Manaslu Circuit Trip  |  16 Days

Itinerary

• 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (1,324 M) and Transfer to Your Hotel.On arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be well received by Reasonable Treks & Tour staff and then transferred to your hotel within the hub of Kathmandu city, around the most happening and exciting place around Thamel. After checking into your rooms with refreshments, our staff will brief you regarding the Manaslu Circuit Trip.
  Overnight stay at the hotel included
• 2Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour at Places of Interest and Manaslu Circuit Trip Preparation.Kathmandu sightseeing includes UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites. Your Kathmandu sightseeing begins with a visit to Swayambhunath Stupa. Visit the stupa, where you witness the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. After that, visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, which is renowned for its aesthetic architecture and rich cultural heritage. Explore phenomenal landmarks such as Kumari Ghar, Hanuman Dhoka Museum, Kaal Bhairav Temple, etc. Kathmandu Durbar Square is a living museum to explore the history and culture of Kathmandu. Have lunch or light snacks and head to Boudhanath Stupa, which is termed the tallest stupa in Nepal. It is a holy pilgrimage site for Buddhists. After completing the exploration, end your tour with a visit to the holy Pashupatinath Temple. After Pashupatinath Temple, return to your hotel and prepare for the Manaslu Circuit Trip.
  Overnight at a hotel, and breakfast is included
• 3Drive from Kathmandu (1,324 M) to Machhakhola (890 M) Duration: 9 - 10 Hours.Today we must drive to Machha Khola via the Arughat and Soti Khola. It takes a 9- to 10-hour drive and offers various scenarios of villages, hills, rice farm landscapes, and rivers. The Machh Khola lies in the Gorkha district of mid-west Nepal. The drive leads to warmer areas, passing many farm villages and towns, and following the Trisuli River and Budi Gandaki River too.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 4Trek from Machhakhola (890 M) to Jagat (1,405) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.After a pleasant overnight at Macha-Khola, a morning walk follows the Buri-Gandaki River upstream to reach Khorla Beshi, a small farm village. From here, a winding path leads to Tatopani village with “Hot Spring,” an opportunity for a hot bath as time allows. After a nice rest, the walk carries on, passing the Dovan and Yaruphant villages to reach Jagat for overnight stops. Jagat is a moderate-sized farming village with shops and stores.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 5Trek from Jagat (1,405) to Deng (1,805 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.On this day, you will pass through several villages. First, you will climb a valley and reach Sirdibas village, where you can enjoy a view of the Shringi Himal ranges. The next village you will reach is Philim, known for its terraced fields. You will continue walking to Chisapani, where you usually stop for lunch. Most of the villagers in this area are Tibetan locals who engage in agriculture and animal husbandry, cultivating crops such as barley and maize and growing oats and nuts as fruits. Later, you will trek through the village of Pewa and continue through the valley, passing a small campsite before finally reaching today's destination, the small town of Deng.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 6Trek from Deng (1,805 M) to Namrung Village (2,630 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.You will start an early hike from Deng, crossing the river and ascending the hill. As the trail continues, you will come across mani stones in the small villages along the path and each stone bears a Buddhist mantra, indicating that you are entering a region influenced by Tibetan culture. The villages you pass through today are Rana Gaun, Bihi Phedi, Ghap, and Ghapsya, and you enjoy the typical villages and their lifestyle. The trail continues through dense forests with the sounds of insects and mules. After a few hours, you will reach Namrung.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 7 Trek from Namrung Village (2,630 M) to Shyala (3,500 M) Duration: 6 - 7 Hours.The journey begins from Namrung with crisp mountain air and breathtaking scenery along a gently ascending trail. As you trek through open meadows and thinning forests, you will pass quaint hamlets and ancient mani walls. The trail will steadily gain altitude, and the view will become increasingly spectacular, with regular sightings of Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, and the mighty Manaslu massif. Midway through the day, you will reach the picturesque village of Lho (3,180 meters), where you can enjoy a relaxed lunch break and explore one of the most photogenic stops on the Manaslu trekking route in Nepal. Lho is famous for its stunning Ribung Monastery and panoramic views of Mount Manaslu. The culture here is deeply Buddhist, as you will be surrounded by prayer wheels, stone chortens, and fluttering prayer flags. From Lho, the trail then climbs gradually to Shyala (3,500 meters), a breathtaking village encircled by snowy peaks in every direction. Shyala offers a true Himalayan experience, with Mount Manaslu, Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, and Naike Peak standing majestically around you. This village here is sparsely populated and is home to ethnic Tibetan descendants who follow a traditional mountain lifestyle.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 8Trek from Shyala (3,500 M) to Samagaun (3,520 M) Via Pungen Gompa (4,000 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.You will begin this day with your first side trip of the trek: a detour to the sacred Pungen Gompa, perched at 4,000 meters. The trail to the Pungen gompa takes you through rocky terrain and alpine meadows, offering breathtaking views of Mount Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Himal Chuli, Pangboche Himal, Peak 29, and a dramatic glacier nestled below the mountain. Upon reaching the Pungen Gompa, you will be greeted with a peaceful and isolated valley along with a 360° towering Himalayas backdrop. After taking in the serenity and majesty of Pungen Gompa, you will descend through open yak pastures and alpine grasslands toward Samagaun (3,520 meters). This is one of the largest and most culturally rich villages on the Manaslu trekking route, home to a predominantly Tibetan-descended community. Samagaun is known for its traditional stone houses, ancient monasteries, and welcoming locals who lead a deeply spiritual lifestyle rooted in Buddhism. Additionally, it is also a perfect base for upcoming side trips or acclimatization hikes.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 9Acclimatization Day Samagaun (3,530 M) and Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800 M), Then Back to Samagaun (3,530 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.An important rest or free day for good acclimatization before heading to high areas and to Larkya-La pass; on this free day, explore the villages with a short hike around. Today we're going to hike to the world's 8th base camp of Manaslu. It takes 5 to 6 hours up and down, including the Birendra Lake as well. The Manaslu base camp lies at 4800 meters above sea level and it would be the best and most meaningful hike throughout the trip. You will extremely soak into the hidden gems of nature and culture of the Manaslu region. The Manaslu base camp hike is quite thought in comparison to the Pungyen Gumpa. Before hiking to Manaslu Base Camp, it is better to pack a lunch, fill enough water, and carry the necessary gear, like a trekking pole, warm jacket, gloves, sunglasses, and warm headwear. Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 10Trek from Samagaun (3,530 M) to Samdo (3,870M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.Today we walked for about 5 to 6 hours, heading towards the last village at Samdo, which is close to the Tibet border. The Samdo village is the largest, most beautiful, and highest village before Lakrya La Pass (5106 m). Where you can explore the local culture, traditions, customs, and monasteries with a mesmerizing scenario of the Manaslu Himalayas. This village has combined the Tibet border, where you can find many Chinese goods.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 11Trek from Samdo (3,870M) to Dharmasala (4,600 M) or Larke La Phedi (4,460M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.A short day to Larkya Phedi, also known as Dharmasala (4600 m), after a nice stop at Samdo village, before crossing an icy stream and then heading towards a drier barren area, the trek today is not that hard except for the rapid altitude gain. A few hours gradually and down to complete the morning walk at Larkya Phedi, meaning the base of the hill or pass; the afternoon is free for leisure for a short hike. We suggest you ascend up at least two hundred when you reach at Dharmasala.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 12Trek from Dharmasala (4,600 M) to Bhimtang Village (3,790 M) Via Larkya La Pass (5,106 M) Duration: 8 - 9 Hours.Today, you will face the most thrilling and demanding part of the journey: the crossing of Larkya La Pass (5,106 meters), the highest point on the trek. This is the day everything leads up to, and it’s both a physical challenge and an emotional triumph. You will begin before dawn through the cold, crisp morning air. The trail to the pass is steep and takes you past glacial moraines, icy ridges, and snow-dusted slopes. Additionally, the air is thin at this altitude. After a gradual climb, you will reach the summit of Larkya La, where you are rewarded with jaw-dropping panoramic views of Larkya Peak, Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. You will see prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and the vast expanse of the Manaslu and Annapurna mountain ranges open up before you. After the pass, the descent to Bhimthang (3,590 meters) is long and challenging, covering rough terrain and rocky paths that require careful footing. As you descend, you will start to notice greener pastures, glacial streams, and eventually the peaceful alpine valley of Bhimthang. This village is surrounded by snowcapped peaks and pine forests. You will arrive here tired from the pass and end the day early.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 13Trek from Bhimtang Village (3790 M) to Gho (2,515 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.Last day's trek must have been tough, but you can wake up assured that today's trek will not be very taxing. You start by descending to the Budhi Gandaki River and cross it to enter the rhododendron forest that opens to Karche—a cultivated area near the top of the Budhi Gandaki valley. You continue along the riverbank to reach Gho.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 14Trek from Gho (2,515 M) to Dharapani (1,910 M) Duration: 4 - 5 Hours.This will be the last day on the trails. After waking up at Gho, we head to Dharapani. The route descends so the trek should be easy. You will be trekking through many fields and pastures and arrive at Tilje—a large Gurung settlement. This village is famous for brandy. However, we continue forward, passing several Mani walls to reach Thonje village and then enter Dharapani village.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 15Drive Back from Dharapani (1,910 M) to Kathmandu (1,324 M) By Local Sharing Vehicle. Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.After having breakfast, we will head to Besisahar by local Sharing Jeep and it takes 3 hours to get to Besisahar. After that, we will drive back to Kathmandu, and it will take approximately 6-7 hours to get to Kathmandu. Besides local vehicles, we highly recommend taking a private vehicle from Besisahar to Kathmandu. Our memorable adventure will be terminated in Kathmandu.
  Overnight at a guesthouse or Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Included
• 16Final International Departure from Tribhuvan International Airport.Today, your Manaslu Circuit Trip comes to an end in the amazing country of Himalayan wonders with Reasonable Treks and Tours, and as per your flight time, leaving for the airport before three hours, our crew will drop you at the airport, and we hope you had a wonderful Manaslu Circuit Trip with us and cannot wait for the next trip.
  Departure