Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll land at Tribhuvan International Airport and connect with your ASI Travel representative who'll arrange a private vehicle transfer to the hotel. After checking in and getting settled, there's a briefing covering your upcoming activities and safety information for the trip ahead.
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport - Day 2
Kathmandu
Following breakfast, you'll take a guided cultural tour through Kathmandu Valley. The morning includes Kathmandu Durbar Square with its 15th-18th century palaces and temples, then Swayambhunath Monkey Temple. By afternoon you'll reach Boudhanath Stupa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and finish at Pashupatinath Temple, an important Hindu pilgrimage location dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided cultural tour of Kathmandu Valley
- Kathmandu Durbar Square entrance and exploration
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple) visit
- Boudhanath Stupa visit
- Pashupatinath Temple visit
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Kumari Ghar Kasthamandap Swayambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath - Day 3
Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar
After an early breakfast, you'll begin a long scenic drive west from Kathmandu toward Pokhara, then north along the Buri Gandaki toward Arughat Bazaar. The private vehicle passes through small villages and green hillsides with mountain views including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Himal. Some sections of road are bumpy and dusty.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Macha Khola Annapurna Manaslu Ganesh Himal Langtang Himal - Day 4
Jagat
The trek starts after breakfast from Machha Khola on a narrow trail through the canyon. You'll ascend and descend gradually, cross the Tharo Khola, and reach Khorlabesi with a small natural hot spring. The route includes suspension bridges over the Budi Gandaki and Yaru Khola, stone staircases, and passes through Tharo Bharyang before finishing at Jagat village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Macha Khola to Jagat
Landmarks Tharo Khola Khorlabesi Budi Gandaki Yaru Khola Tharo Bharyang - Day 5
Deng
Trekking along a cliff offers views of Shringi Himal before descending to Setibas with its Mani walls showing Tibetan influence. You'll walk through stone houses, cross a rocky stream and suspension bridge, then climb to Philim and Serson. After descending through a gorge to a cantilever bridge, the trail ascends through bamboo forests to Deng Khola and the village of Deng with continued mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Deng
Landmarks Shringi Himal Setibas Ghattu Khola Philim Serson Shar Khola Buri Gandaki Nyak Deng Khola - Day 6
Namrung
After breakfast, cross the Budhi Gandaki River and climb to join a trail from Bhi. Heading west up the valley, you'll pass lush forests and alpine vegetation through villages. Prok village offers views of snow-capped Siringi Himal. The route follows the Buri Gandaki through gompas, dense forest and a narrow gorge, ending with a steep climb to Namrung through a stone archway.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deng to Namrung
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki Bhi Prok Siringi Himal Buri Gandaki - Day 7
Lho
This shorter acclimatization day starts shortly after leaving Namrung, reaching Banjam with vast fields. The steeper climb continues to Lihi village with Ganesh Himal views, then another hour to Sho, followed by Lho village with views of Manaslu and Kutang Himal. In the afternoon, visit Ribang Gompa above the village to see stupas, Mani walls and the Kani Gate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namrung to Lho
- Visit Ribang Gompa (optional afternoon activity)
Optional Activities
- Afternoon visit to Ribang Gompa above Lho village
Landmarks Banjam Lihi Ganesh Himal Sho Manaslu Kutang Himal Ribang Gompa - Day 8
Samagaon
Trekking from Lho, cross the ridge on the Buri Gandaki valley side and descend to a rock-strewn moraine. After crossing boulders, the trail opens onto vast pastures near Sama Gompa. You'll explore this Tibetan-influenced area with its many gompas and traditional village.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lho to Samagaon
- Explore Sama Gompa and traditional Tibetan village
Landmarks Buri Gandaki Sama Gompa - Day 9
Samagaon
This acclimatization day allows rest or optional hiking after breakfast. You can hike to ancient Pungyen Gompa on a small hill near Sama village to see thousands of Mani stones and glacier views from the ridge. Alternatively, trek to Manaslu base camp passing Birendra Lake, a beautiful frozen lake in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day hike exploring Sherpa culture and Mani stones near Sama village
- Visit to ancient Pungyen Gompa
- Hike to Manaslu base camp via Birendra Lake
Landmarks Pungyen Gompa Birendra Lake Manaslu base camp - Day 10
Samdo
Following breakfast, trek to Samdo village by descending to the Budhi Gandaki River and following it past numerous Mani walls as the valley widens. Mountain views include peaks near the Tibetan border like Manaslu North, Nike Peak and Samdo Peak. You may spot mountain goats and yaks. The route passes through juniper and birch forests to Kermo Kharka, then crosses the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge before climbing steeply to Samdo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samagaon to Samdo
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki Manaslu North Nike Peak Samdo Peak Kermo Kharka - Day 11
Larkya Phedi
After breakfast, you'll pass the seasonal Larke Bazaar (Tibetan ruins market) and cross the Budi Gandaki River. Hiking uphill while seeing Larkya Glacier, you'll cross two streams through the Salka Khola valley. The climb continues to Dharamsala (also called Larke Phedi) with Samdo Peak visible and views of the entire Manaslu summit route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samdo to Larkya Phedi
Landmarks Larke Bazaar Budi Gandaki Larkya Glacier Salka Khola Samdo Peak - Day 12
Bhimtang via Larkya La Pass
Leaving Larkya Phedi after breakfast begins a challenging hike past rustic villages, glacial lakes and diverse flora with snow-capped peaks. A gradual ascent leads to a small valley north of Larkya Glacier with views of Cho Danda and Larkya peak. Over glacial moraines toward the pass, you'll see Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal and Annapurna II. By evening, descend through mist-shrouded meadows with Manaslu looming before reaching Bhimtang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Larkya Phedi to Bhimtang via Larkya La Pass (5,135m)
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Larkya Glacier Cho Danda Larkya peak Himlung Himal Cheo Himal Annapurna II Manaslu - Day 13
Dharapani
Following the strenuous pass day, begin descending along the Budhi Gandaki River through dense rhododendron forest to Karche. Continue along the riverbank through Gho and Tilije, heading to Thonje village across a bridge over the Dudh Koshi. You'll pass through a stupa arch and see Mani walls, cross police checkpoints, then join the Annapurna Circuit trek at Dharapani, transitioning between conservation areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki Karche Gho Tilije Thonje Dudh Koshi Manaslu Conservation Area Annapurna Conservation Area - Day 14
Jagat
This final trekking day follows the descending trail along the Marshyangdi River, leaving the Manaslu Conservation Area for the Annapurna Conservation Area. The route continues through the steepest section of the Marshyangdi Gorge, descending all the way to Jagat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Dharapani to Jagat
Landmarks Marshyangdi River Marshyangdi Gorge - Day 15
Bandipur
After breakfast, you'll drive from Jagat to Bandipur, a hidden haven in central Nepal. Walking through narrow cobbled streets lined with traditional Newari wooden houses, you'll see ornate buildings. Strolling through Bandipur bazaar, the simple lives of locals create an authentic local experience as you step back in time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Bandipur bazaar and traditional Newari architecture
Landmarks Bandipur Bazaar - Day 16
Kathmandu
After breakfast, drive back toward Kathmandu. Upon arrival, your ASI Travel representative will transfer you to your hotel to rest and reflect on the trek experiences.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 17
Kathmandu to Tribhuvan International Airport
It's time to head home with Nepal's wonderful experiences fresh in mind. Your ASI Travel representative will take you to Tribhuvan International Airport where you should plan to check in 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
