Manaslu Circuit Trek - 18 Days

Meet Nepal Trekking path representative at the Airport. They will collect your luggage then transfer you to your hotel to fresh up. Visit Nepal Trekking path office for the briefing of the trek. If we are left with time, you may wander around the local market to get a glimpse of Nepal. Spend a comfortable night at a 3-star hotel.

Today’s day have been spared for the full day sightseeing in Kathmandu city. We will start by visiting Basantapur Durbar Square, an ancient royal palace. The temples reflecting the Newari architecture is probably the most stunning view to see. The square houses ancient temples, palaces, museum, and exotic statues. The palace has a courtyard where small vendors sell handicrafts, and souvenirs. 2015 earthquake hit this place hard, so construction work is going which is expected to take a few years. However, the place is safe to visit.

Swayambhunath: Believed to be one of the oldest monuments, Swayambhunath is a perfect epitome of Buddhist architecture. The beautiful stupa is divided into three major parts: base, dome, and spire. We can either take 365 staircases or drive from behind to get to the top. From the top, we can have amazing vistas of Kathmandu city

Pashupatinath: A holy temple on the bank of holy Bagmati holds great importance among the Hindus. The major temple is of Lord Shiva which is constructed in pagoda style with four beautifully carved silver doors. The plaza has multiple temples of a different god and goddess.

Bouddhanath: Barely half an hour drive from Pashupatinath, Boudhanath is a major tourist destination and holds great significance among the Tibetan and Buddhist in Nepal. It is believed to be constructed in the fourteenth century.

We will be driving on the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway until we reach Dhading Bensi. The road is smooth and surrounded with captivating sceneries. A bumpy ride alongside dramatic landscapes, ethnic village, raging rivers and sparkling mountains on the backdrop four hours will take us to Arughat and Soti Khola. Fresh-up then strolls around the town.

The first day of trek starts with crossing a bridge then hiking through Sal forests. A steep trail will take us above the ridge and a brief walk from there lead to Khursane. From here the trail goes up and down alongside tropical waterfalls. After walking on a rugged terrain on the side of a cliff, we will descend down to the fields then climb the uphill leading to Labubesi, a Gurung settlement. A steep climb followed by a downhill walk to the river bank and a brief climb before crossing a suspension bridge leads us to Maccha Khola Village.

At the beginning of the trek, we will walk on the narrow trail fluctuating up and down. Across Tharo Khola there is Khorlabesi. A few ups and downs from here will lead us to Tatopani. After a short ascend on the steep hill and crossing a suspension bridge, we will walk on the nicely paved staircase. Walking over the ridge, we will reach Dobhan. Cross the suspension bridge twice, walk on the stone staircase before reaching Tharo Bharyang. Ascend then walk alongside the Budhi Gandaki then head to Jagat.

A short walk on the rocky ridge will take us to Salleri from where we will head to Sirdibas. The valley starts to look bigger as we approach Ghatta Khola. Continuing on the steep trail and crossing a bridge, we will reach a Gurung settlement named Philim. Walking to north on the leveled path encompassing millet fields, we will reach Ekle Bhatti. A steep gorge leads to a grassy slope and Budhi Gandaki. Walk on the bank of the river, cross bamboo forests and Deng Khola to reach Deng.

A short walk from the village will take us across the Budi Gandaki Khola up to Rana village. Walking through the mani wall and forest we will reach Ghap. We will spend a night here to be prepared for another eventful day.

Though there is another trail too, we will take the route that winds to pork village because the sceneries and vistas of Siringi Himal from this route offer are incomparable. A trail passing alongside and through the Budhi Gandaki river take us into the dense forest and narrow gorge. Walk on the leveled path then steep hill to reach Namrung. A small village offers splendid vistas of Himalayan peaks including Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Siring. A steady climb to Lihi village then descends to the green valley to Sho village then Lho. In Lho, explore a popular Ribung Gompa and soak up the beauty of majestic Mt. Manasly.

Leaving the beautiful village behind, we will enter a colorful forest beside the river and walk on the steep hill leading to the plateau of Shyala. Walking on the same trail we will come across a bushy forest. As we head forward, we will see a beautiful Samagaon village in the distance.

Samagaon is a small village with multiple chortens, gumbas, and a monastery. People residing here follows Buddhism and wear distinct custom. Their lifestyle, culture,, and custom are very fascinating.

Splurge in delicious breakfast, then take some rest. There are multiple short hike options. If you want to explore the mountains, you may hike to Manaslu Base Camp and if you want to peek into the local culture, hike to Pungyen Gompa. Spend the day dwelling around the spellbinding village, taste the ethnic food or watch a movie in the only theater in the village.

: After a luscious breakfast, we bid good-bye to this captivating settlement and descend until the bank of Budhi Gandaki River. Crossing a bridge, we will walk on the rugged trail dotted with numerous mani walls with the view of snowy mountains. Follow the easy trail passing through birch and juniper forest then descend to Budhi Gandaki. Cross the river one more time and follow the steep hill then hike on stone archway until we reach Samdo.

A delicious breakfast followed by a hike across a small Tibetan market. Walk down and cross Budi Gandaki river, then follow the uphill trail. The captivating view of streams and Larkya Glacier will keep our spirit high. Trace the route of Salka Khola valley then climb to Dharmasala or Larke Phedi. Since we will reach Larke Phedi withing few hours, we will be left with abundant time to explore the place.

It’s going to a long day so eat a proper breakfast. A hectic trek will be softened by the vistas of colorful rustic villages, shimmering lakes, and rare flora and fauna. A few hour climbs will take us to Larkya Glacier. From the north of glacier, we will get an amazing view of Larkya Peak and Cho Danda. The trail gets more difficult as we climb across moraines and the last part of the pass is even more challenging but worth it as it offers a view of Annapurna II, Cheo Himal and Himlung Himal. We will continue walking on the low pasture with Mount Manaslu on the backdrop.

Today we will be walking for only around five hours. Kick off the trek with a gradual descent on the ridge, walk on the high pasture then cross the Dudh Khola. From here, enter a colorful forest of rhododendron and follow a narrow valley. Upon reaching Karche, we will see beautiful fields and pastures. Take a few moments to soak up the beauty then head up to the ridge and descend to the river bank. A short walk from here will lead us to Gho.

Leaving Gho behind, we will walk through a bridge over a raging river and hike alongside the bank. We will walk down through lush forest to reach Thonje. Continuing on the same trail and walking through the police checkpoint we will finally reach Dharapani.

A short hike from Dharapani will take us to Tal. Descending on the rugged trail dotted with trees and beautiful waterfalls we will reach a small village called Chamche. Beautiful forest, wooden bridge and cascading waterfalls, the trek to Jagat will be simply mesmerizing.

Today is the last day of our trek. Leaving this beautiful village behind, we will drive to Kathmandu. 7 to 8 hours drive will take us to Kathmandu. A farewell dinner will be held in the Evening. You will be served with typical Nepali cuisine.

It’s time to bid goodbye to the Himalayan country. Spend your last day enjoying the beauty of the city. Our representative will pick you from your hotel then drop you to Tribhuvan International Airport for the flight to your homeland. Hope you enjoy the trip.