Day to day itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary

 detailed Itinerary on Manaslu Circuit Trek

DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel (1310M or 4,297FT)

Welcome to the city of temples and the country of Himalayas. Himalayan Leisure Inc. will happily welcome you at the only international airport of Nepal; Tribhuvan International Airport. Our airport representative will be waiting for your arrival with a placard written Himalayan Leisure Inc. outside the airport terminal. From there you will be transferred to the Hotel by a air conditioned private vehicle. Depending on the flight time and activities we will be joining for a cultural dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. Enjoy cultural shows, singing, dancing and typical Nepali meals before heading back to hotel.

DAY 02: Free day in Kathmandu for trek permit preparations

We will collect your passports and photos to prepare your immigration permits. You can explore the town on your own to see the typical town of Thamel. We will introduce you with your guide and probably join with you for a welcome dinner in the evening. (Breakfast, Complimentary Dinner)

DAY 03: Drive to Soti Khola [can drive with local bus but hiring a jeep is comfortable option] (710M / 8 - 9 Hours)

We start our drive early in the morning to the northwards following Budi Gandaki River. It's a beautiful drive through the beautiful Nepalese villages. We have a comfortable ride until Dhading Besi as the road is pave. We will then leave for Arughat and then to Soti Khola which is a dirt road with lots of bumpy rides. We will be driving through beautiful green hills, dense forests, thundering rivers and traditional settlements of Nepalese communities. We will stop at Soti Khola for an overnight stay.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 04: Trek from Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (930M / 7-8 Hours)

Our day will start after having a breakfast in the hotel. We will cross the bridge then climb to the ridge. It is a beautiful day hike through beautiful villages of the region. We will be passing through Armala, Liding, Apubesi and Khani Besi before reaching Machha Khola. Various ethnic villages, towering waterfalls, green hills, thundering Budi Gandaki river and various rice paddies makes this day beautiful. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 05: Trek to Jagat (1,370M / 6 - 7 Hours)

Once we reach Korlabesi we will have a steep ascent to the ridge and then descent to a natural hot spring (Tatopani). Soon we cross Budi Gandaki river then continue climbing stone stairs to Dovan. We will continue ascending towards small place called Duman then we will cross some landslide areas. Continuing several ups and downs will take us to Thado Bhanjyang then continuing futher will take us to Jagat.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 06: Trek from Jagat to Deng (1,860M / 6 - 7 Hours)

As we walk next to the cliffs we will have some good views of Shringi Himal. We will descend towards Setibas following some Buddhist Mani Walls. We will continue through terraced fields, green hills and bamboo forests of Nupri Valley. We have few ascending and descending as well as have to cross few suspension bridges to reach Deng. We will have walking through various villages such as Salleri, Sirdibas, Phillim, Eklebhatti, Nyak and then finally reaches Deng (Dyang) following beautiful Bamboo forests of Deng Khola.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 07: Trek to Namrung (2,540M / 6 - 7 Hours)

Soon after we leave Deng we will cross Budi Gandaki River and then continue to Rana Village. We continue towards west following a beautiful waterfall. We will have walking inside the beautiful rhododendron forests guided by white Langur monkeys. We soon do an ascending to reach Namrung for overnight stay. This village offers some tremendous views of Himalayan peaks including Ganesh Himal and Himal Chuli. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 08: Trek to Samagaon; one of the most fascinated village in the region (3,390M / 7 - 8 Hours)

Soon after leaving Namrung we will arrive at Lihi where we will have fine views of Ganesh Himal. This village has a lot of chhortens, mani walls and barley fields. We will continue towards Samagaon following Sho, Lho and Shyala villages. This is a beautiful day with several viewpoints offers stunning views of various Himalayan peaks such as Manaslu, Himalchuli and Peak 29. We will also have opportunity to visit Rimbung Gomba (Lho Monastery).(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 09: Rest and exploration day at Samagaon, visit Birendra Tal

We will spend one more night at Samagaon to help our body to acclimatize in high altitude. We will have an opportunity to visit Birendra Tal which is in an hour distance. We w ill spend rest of the day exploring the village.

For an active adventurer there is an option to go to Pung Gyen Monastery and return back to Samagon. This is about 7-8 hours return journey from Samagon and offers superb views of Manaslu Himal and Peak 29.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 10: Trek to Samdo (3,890M / 3 - 4 Hours)

We have a short day ahead. Trek from Samagaon to Samdo takes about 3 to 4 hours. We will folow the the Budi Gandaki river. On a lucky day we will also have an opportunity to see Himalayan Blue Sheep. The trail is comparatively easy and wide. Continuing through the left and right of the river eventually we will reach Samdo for overnight stay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 11: Rest and acclimatization day at Samdo (3,890M)

Samdo is meeting place of three different surrounding valleys and situated behind a ridge specially known for yak herding. We will second another night in Samdo for acclimatization. We can hike up to Gya La which is a trending pass with Tibet. This place offers excellent views of Simrang Himal, Hiunchuli Peak, Ngadi Himal, Larkye Peak, Cheo and Kang Guru Himal. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 12: Trek to Dharmasala / Larke Phedi (4,460M / 4 - 5 Hours)

Before we start our climbing we will do a gentle descending to the river. We will be passing along a glacier followed by beautiful Gorge. Continuing through several Mani walls we will be reaching Larke Phedi for an overnight stay. Larke Phedi has only one lodge for basic accommodation of the trekkers. This place is also known as Larke Base Camp. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 13: Cross Larkya La (5,125M) and trek to Bimthang [Can take many hours depending on shape and weather conditions] (3,590M / 8 - 9 Hours)

This is a challenging day. We will start early in the morning and start the gentle climbing to the ridge, a very short descending to a small lake and then make final ascending to the Larke Pass. The last section of the pass is slightly steeper. Soon after reaching the summit of the pass we will stop awhile for taking some photographs before descending to Bhimtang. We will have gorgeous views of several Himalayas including Manaslu Peak, Himlung Himal, Annapurna II, Cheo Himal and Kangguru Himal.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 14: Trek to Tilije (2,300M / 6 - 7 Hours)

We will leave beautiful Himalayan peaks behind and start descending to Tilje for upcoming night. Continuing further through rhododendron forests will take us to Karache (2,800M); one of the highest cultivated villages of Nepal. Continuing further will take us to Gho village where few lodges are available for accommodation. Continuing one more hour will take us to Tilije village for overnight stay as Tilije village has better accommodation options comparing to Gho village.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 15: Trek to Chamje (1410M / 7 - 8 Hours)

Descending from Tilje we will reach the Marshyang valley and meet the popular Annapurna Circuit Trek. Chamje is popular stop place on the Annapurna circuit route having several lodges available for meals and accommodation.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 16: Drive to Besisahar and then to Kathmandu (1,310M / 7-8 Hours)

We will drive through the rugged dirt road until Besisahar and then eventually follow the paved road to Kathmandu. It's a beautiful countryside driving that makes an end of our unforgettable Manaslu Larke Pass Trekking. Relax and rest in the hotel, have a good shower and try a good cuisine in a good restaurant of Kathmandu before making the preparation for the departure.(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 17: Departure from Kathmandu

Here we come to the end of our memorable a week long trip. We will conclude our Langtang Valley Trekking in Kathmandu and proceed to airport for outbound flight back from Nepal. If we have time before our flight back we will explore local markets of Kathmandu on our own if not we will proceed to airport straightaway. We are sure that it's not our last time in Nepal, see you again Himalayas! (Breakfast) Get detail 

Important Note:

We prioritize your safety all the time while traveling with Himalayan Leisure, Inc. We want our valuable guests and staffs to be in safe environment thus we gave full authorize to your leaders to modify, cancel or update any part of the itinerary if it is considered necessary due to safety concerns. Himalayan Leisure promises that we will do our best to stick with planned itinerary however natural disasters, weather disturbances, health conditions or any other mishap may force us to change the planned itinerary and we would seek for your understanding on these concerns. Our leaders will be happy to give you necessary information and discuss with you before changing the itinerary.Read more at: http://www.himalayanleisure.com/nepal/trekking/adventure-trekking/manaslu-circuit-tre
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