| Trip code | |
| Package name | Manaslu Circuit Trekking |
| Duration | 17 |
| Max. elevation | 5200 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | vehicle |
| Accomodation | Hotel, local lodges |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 1,100 per person |
Our airport representative will receive you at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and transfer to your hotel. Depending upon the time of your arrival, pre-trip meeting will be hosted either on the first day or the first hour of the second day. During the evening, you will be taken for a traditional Nepali welcome dinner with cultural performances.Overnight at a Hotel. Welcome dinner included.
After your morning breakfast, you will be received by your guide for the sightseeing at Kathmandu Valley.The sites you will be taken for are:
Boudhanath Stupa: Situated on the northeastern outskirts of Kathmandu, this is another holy place for Buddhists. The dome, mandala, pinnacle, umbrella and the whole Stupa itself is a true work of art and beauty. Recently renovated Stupa post-earthquake gives serenity in the crowded city. Overnight at hotel.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Bhaktapur was the capital of Nepal during the great Malla Kingdom. Bhaktapur has the best-preserved palace courtyards and old city center in Nepal and is listed as a world heritage site of UNESCO for its rich culture, temples, and wood, metal and stone artworks. You will be taken to the attraction sites such as Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nyatapola Temple, BhairabNath Temple, Dattatreya Temple. (B)
After the morning breakfast, we leave for SotiKhola which is the starting point of our trek. We travel for 3 hours on a good road until DhadingBesi. From DhadingBesi it is a 5 hour drive on a bumpy road to SotiKhola.
Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
The morning breakfast makes us ready for the trek of 6 hours this day. The trail to MachhaKhola is full of ascents and descends time and again. You can see the typical Nepali villages and their lifestyle along the way. We also come across many beautiful waterfalls along the way. After walking for around 6 hours, you reach MachhaKhola.Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.
After the morning breakfast, we head back to the trail. We cross MachhaKhola and KhrolaBesi. After many ascends and descends arrives a hotspring called Tatopani. From here, we climb a ridge and cross a suspension bridge below which flows the BudhiGandaki River. The trail from here follows a forest reaching Dovan and stair cases which leads to a beautiful place called as TharoBharyang. We climb a ridge from here, trek along the BudhiGandaki River and finally reach Jagat after walking for almost 6 to 7 hours.Overnight at a Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included.
The trek begins with the morning climb on the ridge to Salleri and the descend to Sirdibas. We walk past the villages of Ghattekulo and Philim. The trail takes through the suspension bridges, the ascents and descents, the stair cases, grassy slopes, ridges, the banks of BudhiGandaki and many more. After walking for around 7 hours, the trail widens into the valley and the bamboo forests to Deng Khola. We cross the river and finally reach the small Deng village.
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Today the trek is quite lengthy and more exhausting than the other days. The trail today passes through forests and amazing fields of flowering mustard. We cross the BudhiGandakiRiver many times this day and walk across several Gompas en route. The trail follows the river upstream and enters into a dense forest. Further walking, there is a steep climb we need to make to reach the destination for today. After 8 hours of total walk we finally reach Namrung.
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We wake up early morning to have the best view of Siring and Ganesh Himal and start walking across the Hinan River originating from Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike Peak, Manaslu North (7,774 m) and Manaslu (8,150 m) are visible from here. After some hours of walking, we reach LhoGaon, a beautiful village with a nice view of Mt. Manaslu. On the top of the hill, we can have a look around the Buddhist monastery RibungGompa. We continue our walk and finally reach Samagaon, our destination for today after walking for 7 hours.
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
We spend our day at Samagaon both for rest and acclimatization. The day can be utilized for exploration of the village. We can get acquainted with the Sherpa culture, the dress, ornaments etc. We can either visit PungyenGompa and glacial Lake Birendra Tal (4-5 hours) or we can take a walk to Manaslu Base Camp and return back to the village. (7-8 hours). Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
The morning time takes us for a descend to the BudhiGandaki River and a climb up the terraced hill on the opposite bank of the River. From a stone arch along the way, we can view a large white kani. Finally passing through the kani we can see the village of a most remote permanent settlement – Samdo.Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
The trail today is somewhat similar to the trail from Samagaun to Samdo. We cross two streams and witness Larkya Glacier which is why Dharmashalaisalso known as LarkyaPhedi. At Dharmashala, there is a small stone guest house where we will be residing for tonightOvernight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
The morning climb takes us towards a beautiful hill Cho Dada from where we take a steep ascent to the Larkya-La Pass which is fully covered with snow. The Hi HimlungHimal (7,126 m), CheoHimal (6,820 m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6,981 m) and the Annapurna II (7,937 m) can easily be seen from the pass. We wald down the pastures, descend down, walk through the moraines and reach Bimthang.Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
This day is spent resting and exploring the beautiful Bimthang village. The rest at Bimthang after the long day of crossing the Larkya La is necessary.Bimtang has a huge meadow from which to gaze upon the surrounding mountain walls. The experience of the typical Nepali countryside can be felt here.Overnight at Guesthouse. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are included.
The route gets easier today comparatively. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La Pass and descend through fig trees and rhododendron forests to Tilije. Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
The trail today is stone paved until we reach the villages with the denser populations on our way to Tal. We walk past the Thonje village and head towards Dharapani. From this point, we enter the Annapurna Circuit section. The trail goes through several streams and fields of wheat. We walk across some mani walls before reaching the village of Tal, situated at the foot of a large waterfall. We cross a suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River and arrive at Tal.
Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
We get into a jeep from Tal to head on to Besisahar. The road from Tal is bumpy for a few hours until we reach Besisahar. After lunch at Besisahar, we return back to Kathmandu. This will be a long day as the total journey will be more than 8-9 hours. Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast and lunch are included.
This is your last day in Kathmandu. After breakfast, you will be fetched by our guide; 3 hours prior to your flight time and drop you at the Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.
Breakfast Included.