Manaslu Circuit Trek

After breakfast, you’ll drive west along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway towards the village of Macha Khola, turning off toward the hilltop village of Dhading. The drive passes through rural communities, small towns, green terraces, and lush hillsides. The road will eventually become a rutted, dirt path and you’ll start to see views of the southern slopes of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himal.

Upon arrival in Machha Khola, Check In at lodge in Machha Khola & rest.

Overnight at Teahouse in Machha Khola.

(Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner)

After an early morning breakfast, start your trek from Macha Khola to Jagat via Doban. The route follows the gorge & continues up the river. The trail is narrow at first and gently heads up and down.

Overnights at Teahouse in Jagat.

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An early morning breakfast in Jagat starts your trek to Deng today. It follows the gorge, and you pass through a long suspension bridge in Philim, which is a big Gurung village. You will follow northwards from here through various types of terrains before reaching the village of Deng.

Overnight at the Teahouse in Deng.

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The trail up the Deng River stretches to Ghap. It is a traditional Buddhist hamlet with myriads of Mani stones and Chortens that manifest the influence of Tibetan Culture in the region. The day ends at Namrung; a beautiful highland village with abundant traces of Buddhist cultures and relics.

After crossing the bridge at Shiro Khola, you will have to ascend towards Namrung through the lush green forest. While you are about to reach Namrung you can stop in an apple farm and taste the delicious apples. 

Overnight at Teahouse in Namrung.

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After early morning breakfast in Namrung, Trek towards Lho Gaun. The trail remains above 3,000 meters. Throughout the trail, you’ll find mesmerizing views of Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Dwijen Himal, Saula Himal and Lajing peak. Lho is a culturally and historically important place for the Buddhists.

Overnight at Teahouse in Lho Village.

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From Lho Gaun, after having your breakfast, start your trek to Samagaun. The trail today pursues the sideway moraine of pungen Glacier to the village of Samagaun, probably the most attractive village of the whole journey.

Overnight at Teahouse in Samagaun.

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It’s an acclimatization day so sleep in and above all, relax. After a refreshing breakfast enjoy the day at Samagaon taking complete rest.

Optional day hike to explore some rich Sherpa culture for those who would want to. Thousands of mani stones with Buddhist texts and the photos of Sherpa women clad in traditional clothes and ornaments will keep you fascinated. If you hike up a little hill near the Sama village, there is an old gompa called Pungyen Gompa, a monastery with great views of the glacier.

Overnight at Teahouse in Samagaun.

(Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast in the morning in Samagaon follows the descent down to the Budhi Gandaki River and follows it to a bridge over a side stream. You will get several mani walls as the valley starts widening. The view of mountains during this route is fantastic and near to the Tibetan border.

This becomes a very gentle trek on the shelf above the river, passing juniper and birch forests in Kermo Kharka. Drop down and cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge, and then climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. A stone archway and, further on, the village of Samdo.

Overnight at the Teahouse in Samdo.

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After breakfast in Samdo, you’ll pass a seasonal Tibetan market called Larke Bazaar and descend to the Budi Gandaki River. Cross the wooden bridge and begin walking upward, crossing two streams while witnessing the Larkya Glacier. You’ll head around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to Dharamsala, also known as Larke Phedi. Along the route, you’ll see many traditional monasteries.

The shorter hike today leaves time for acclimatization and relaxing this afternoon.

Overnight at Teahouse in Dharamsala.

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Today you’ll set out on a longer hike so eat a hearty breakfast in Dharamsala. Though it’s a more challenging trail, you’ll encounter a number of rustic villages, clear glacier lakes, beautiful valleys, and a wide range of flora and fauna, not to mention some notable snow capped peaks.

The trek further follows an easy ascent that takes you through a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glacier, offering superb views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. You cross over moraines of the glacier that involve a gradual rise; the last portion of the pass is steep. From here, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, and the massive Annapurna II. You will end with a rewarding walk into misty low pastures in the early evening with Mount Manaslu looming in the distance.

Overnight at a Teahouse in Bimthang.

(Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner)

From Bimthang, after breakfast, make an early morning visit to the nearby ridge for great views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. Continue down along the trails, cross the high pasture, and then follow a bridge over the Dudh Khola River.

From here, it’s a walk through a rhododendron forest and along a narrow valley to the highest cultivated land of the valley at Karche.

Walk through lush fields and then climb steeply over a ridge. The trail comes off the ridge in a big, sweeping arc to the river bank. A little ahead from here lies the village of Gho, some trekkers prefer sleeping while you would keep walking and continue till reaching Tilije.

Overnight in a teahouse in Tilije.

(Breakfast /lunch and /Dinner )

After an early morning breakfast in Tilije, trek to Dharapani where a 4WD jeep will pick you up. Drive to Kurintar from Dharapani.

Overnight at a Resort in Kurintar.

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After breakfast in Kurintar, Drive to Kathmandu. Today is your last day in Nepal so enjoy your time on your own exploring the bustling atmosphere of the valley.

Overnight at a Hotel in Kathmandu.

(Meals Included: Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner)

It’s time to say goodbye to Nepal. One of our company representatives will reach your hotel and drive you to the airport two hours prior to your return flight home.

(Meals Included: Breakfast)