Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1338m
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, our representatives will welcome you and then take you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Permit Procedure and Full Day Guided Sightseeing Tour in Kathmandu Valley by private vehicle
After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, your tour guide will meet you at the hotel premises. You will then be taken to the Monkey Temple aka Swayambhunath. After that, you will visit the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath and then the Buddhist pilgrimage of Boudhanath stupa. You can stop for lunch and dinner at the restaurants recommended by your tour guide. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola 870m/8 hours by private vehicle
After an early morning breakfast, you drive to Machha Khola on a land cruiser. You will follow the Budhi Gandaki River towards the northern side and pass through Morder and Simre villages. It will be a bumping and winding dirt road drive which will take around 7-8 hours. Overnight at a lodge in Machha Khola.
Day 04: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat 1340m/7 hours
You cross over Khorlabesi and reach the natural hot spring called Tatopani. After spending some time here, you climb a hill and cross the suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki River. Climb down the stairs and cross another suspension bridge, then you arrive in Jagat. It will be a 6-7 hours trek. Overnight at a lodge in Jagat.
Day 05: Trek from Jagat to Deng 1860m/7 hours
On this day, you climb over the rocky ridge to reach Salleri. You then head towards Sirdibas and continue the trek passing a long suspension bridge to reach Philim. Crossing the fields, you will reach Ekle Bhatti where you will have lunch. Then you pass through the bamboo forest and cross a stream to reach Deng. Overnight at a lodge in Deng.
Day 06: Trek from Deng to Namrung 2630m/6 hours
Today’s trek is a little longer and harder. It will be a 5-6 hours trek. There are many mustard fields and waterfalls along the way. As you head further, you can see carvings on the stones of various images of Buddha in meditation. You pass the rhododendron forests and cross some wooden bridges. Then, a climb through some stairs and a walk through the pine forest will take you to the neat village of Namrung. Overnight at a lodge in Namrung.
Day 07: Trek from Namrung to Samagaon 3520m/7 hours
We leave Namrung early in the morning and walk across Honang River. After some hours of walking, you reach Lho Gaon, from where you can get a good view of Mt Manaslu (8156m). It will then be an easy walk to Shyala (3500m) through the pine and rhododendron forest. As you move ahead, yak pastureland and stone houses come into your sight. Overnight at a lodge in Samagaon.
Day 08: Acclimatization day - Hiking to Manaslu Base Camp 4400m/8 hours and back
This day is set for you to rest and get adjusted to the high altitude. There are various places to visit in Samagaon like Birendra Tal or Anie Gompa. Afterward, the team will hike up to Manaslu Base Camp. From the base camp, you get a wonderful view of Mt Manaslu (8156m). After spending some time at the base camp, you return back to Samagaon for the overnight stay. Overnight at a lodge in Samagaon.
Day 09: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo 3875m/4 hours
After breakfast, you follow the Budhi Gandaki River and cross a suspension bridge. The trek further is easy as you pass Mani walls and juniper forests. This trek will take 3-4 hours. Your final destination of the day is Samdo village, which is dedicated to yak herding as it has more animals and fodder than the human population. Overnight at a lodge in Samdo.
Day 10: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala 4460m/4 hours
It will be an early morning trek as you head for Dharamsala. This trek will take around 3-4 hours. Walking past monasteries, you cross the bridge over Budhi Gandaki River to arrive in Larkya Bazaar. From there on, you ascend on the moraines of Syacha Glacier as you walk through the Mani walls and stone huts until you arrive in Dharamsala. You get to see some great views of the snowcapped mountains. Overnight at a lodge in Dharamsala.
Day 11: Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang 3590m/8 hours via Larkya La Pass 5160m
A short walk takes you to a valley which offers great views of Cheo Himal (6812m) and Larke Peak (6249m). Ascending on the steep and icy trail through Larkya Glacier, you reach the top of Larkya La Pass (5160m), the highest point of this trek. The pass provides wonderful views of mountains like Himlung (7126m), Annapurna II (7937m), and Cheo Himal (6812m). You then descend to a more leveled path and make your way to Bimthang. Overnight at a lodge in Bimthang.
Day 12: Trek from Bimthang to Tilije 2300m/6 hours
After breakfast, you trek downhill through the bamboo, rhododendron, and pine forests. Lunch will be at a small tea house on the way. After 5-6 hours of trekking, you arrive in Tilije which is a large Gurung village. Witness the architecture and culture of the village and enjoy the local meal. Overnight at a lodge in Tilije.
Day 13: Trek from Tilije to Jagat 1400m/7 hours
It’s an easy trek from Tilije to Jagat as you follow Marsayangdi River through the bamboo forests to Dharapani. You stop at a gompa in Thonje and cross a suspension bridge over Marsayangdi River. You can witness the spectacular view of Mt Manaslu (8156m) from Thonje. You continue the trek, and crossing a Mani wall, you arrive in Tal. Crossing Marsayangdi River, you trek to Syange village. Descending through the woods and passing through the waterfalls you reach Jagat village. Overnight at a lodge in Jagat.
Day 14: Drive from Jagat to Kathmandu via Besisahar by private vehicle
In the morning, we take the land cruiser and drive back to Kathmandu. It will take 8 hours to get back to Kathmandu. The glorious mountains and fascinating landscapes will accompany you on your way to Kathmandu. After reaching Kathmandu, the company van will take you to the hotel. Overnight at a 4-star hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 15: Final Departure from Kathmandu
The 15 days long trip comes to an end. After a fulfilling breakfast at the hotel, our team representative will transfer you to the airport 3 hours before your flight schedule.
Pricing for Group Size Basis: (Private Trip)
All inclusive Trek Price for individual/solo trekker; USD 2355
All inclusive Trek Price for 2 trekkers basis; USD 1685 per person
All inclusive Trek Price for 3 trekkers basis; USD 1615 per person
All inclusive Trek Price for 4 trekkers basis; USD 1475 per person
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