Embark on a 12-day adventure through the exotic beauty of the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Experience unbeaten trails, majestic mountain views, and a blend of nature, culture, and religion.
Kathmandu to Machha Khola
Aarughat - Your journey begins with a 7-8 hour drive on a tourist bus to Machha Khola via Soti Khola. The scenic drive through the hills and into the valley will be a mesmerizing experience, leading you to Machha Khola. Overnight stay at Machha Khola.
Trek to Jagat
Jagat - Today’s trail is an easy one through the thick forest by the Budhi Gandaki River. You’ll pass through various villages mainly inhabited by the Gurung community. The path will take you through farmland, rivers, and villages, becoming narrower as you climb higher. You’ll cross some seasonal streams and hike over a suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River to reach Jagat. Overnight stay at Jagat.
Trek to Deng
Mount Manaslu - The hike to Deng involves some uphill climbs, with limited villages and households along the way. The trail passes through forests and farmland, offering majestic views of hills, mountains, and rivers. Overnight stay at Deng.
Trek to Namrung
Namrung - Starting with an uphill climb, you’ll follow the Budhi Gandaki River to the west. This hike offers views of the Himalayas, villages, and rivers. As you ascend to higher altitudes, the temperature becomes more pleasant and enjoyable. Along the way, you’ll visit some Buddhist gumbas and ethnic villages. Overnight stay at Namrung.
Trek to Sama Gaun
Samagaun - As you venture deeper into the Himalayas, this hike becomes easier and more relaxing due to the majestic views of the mountains. The trail has less vegetation, allowing you to explore further areas. You’ll pass by Buddhist villages, gumbas, prayer flags, and mani stones, all the way to the popular destination of Sama Gaun.
Rest Day hike to Birendra Lake or Manaslu Base Camp
Trek to Samdo
Trek to Dharamsala
Annapurna Mountain Range - Today will be the most challenging day, reaching the highest elevation for an overnight camp. The trail leads through an open area with almost no vegetation, and in winter, it’s covered in snow. Enjoy panoramic views of the mighty Himalayas, including Annapurna II (7937m), Himlung Himal (7126m), Kang Guru (6981m), Cheo Himal (6820m), and Gyaji Kung (7030m). You’ll hike further to Dharamsala, named after the Tibetan Dalai Lama’s abode. Overnight stay at Dharamsala.
Trek to Bimthang Via Larkya La Pass 5106m
Mount Manaslu - This day will be challenging due to the altitude. Starting your trail into the Himalayas, you’ll cross Larkya La Pass, the highest point of the entire trek. The pass offers majestic views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and numerous other peaks. You’ll then descend towards Bimthang village, passing prayer flags, mani stones, and gumbas. Overnight stay at Bimthang.
Trek to Dharapani
Dharapani - An easy day of descending trails awaits you. As you descend, you’ll encounter villages and settlements where Buddhism is practiced. With stupas, gumbas, and farewells to the Himalayas, you’ll cross a river to reach Dharapani. Overnight stay at Dharapani.
Local Jeep drive to Besi Sahar
Besisahar - Today’s trail is easy, as you drive along and above the Marshyandi River. Passing by hydropower projects, the trail broadens and finally leads to Besisahar. Explore this mountain city, the capital of the Lamjung district. Overnight stay at Besisahar.
Drive to Kathmandu
Kathmandu Durbar Square - From Dharapani, you’ll drive all the way to Kathmandu on the same day, a journey of around 7-8 hours. Passing rivers and villages, you’ll travel on drivable roads until you reach the well-paved roads leading to Kathmandu.
- Special restricted permit to Manaslu area
- Farewell Dinner
- Water purifying tablets
- First aid kit
- English speaking government authorized guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- All ground transportation from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
- ACAP | MCAP and TIMS Permit
- Pick up and drop at your respective hotel
- Your international Airfare
- Travel Insurance
- Accommodation in Kathmandu
- Accommodation, Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
Manaslu is a well-loved path less traveled, taking you through a region of stunning natural appeal. The area is extensive and diverse, boasting views of the impressive Mt. Manaslu (8163m), the world’s 8th highest peak, and Mt. Annapurna (8091m), the 10th highest. The Manaslu trek showcases a harmonious mix of natural scenery, cultural attributes, and religious significance. The region resides in Nepal’s Gorkha district, sharing a boundary with Tibet to the north. It’s an area with limited access, only allowing a small number of trekkers through with a specific permit. This means participants need to make special arrangements to venture into the Manaslu area. Compared to other routes in the Nepalese Himalayas, this path is less frequented. Manaslu is blessed with a range of attractions, being a conservation area on path to Annapurna too, enabling trekkers the option to re-route and explore the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri regions. The Manaslu trek is an achievable journey, offering majestic panoramic views of the expansive Himalayan range, valleys, and glaciers, culminating in reaching the highest point at Larkey La Pass (5100m).
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