Manaslu Circuit Trek

Today in the first half of the day we will  visit some of the major UNESCO World Heritage sites, this includes the Swayambhunath temple, the oldest Buddhist monument in the valley and Boudanath, the largest Stupa in Nepal. Next we will drive to Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated at the heart of the ancient city of Kathmandu, full of ancient history, culture and architecture.  Later in the evening we will spend planning and preparing for the trek.
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Start early morning, the drive goes along the Prithvi Highway on well paved road until Dhading Besi. The drive is quite scenic passing through green hill, terraced fields, small villages and markets. After Dhading the landscape becomes even more scenic and the drive gets bumpy as this part of the drive is over un paved graveled road all the way to Soti Khola. Soti Khola is a small settlement on the bank of the Soti river.
Overnight in Soti Khola.

We set off for Machha Khola along the river bank. The trial passes through dense forest, small villages and farmlands along the way. The trail ascends and descends several time along the valley and finally ascend and arrive at Machha Khola. Machha Khola is a local market popular for local fish items.
Overnight in Machha Khola.

We cross over Machha Khola and head upstream to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. The trekking trail is quite exposed and challenging in some places, after a short section of forest trail we arrive at Dovan. From Dovan it is a gradual uphill climb and then cross over the suspension bridge and arrive at Jagat.
Overnight in Jagat.

The trail descends down to the river over a series of stone steps to the river and then ascends to the village of Salleri. After corssing the Budi Gandaki , from Ghatte Khola the trail winds up to Philim and passes through several small settlements like Aga, Lokwa and Sirdibas and finally to Deng village.
Overnight in Deng.

After breakfast we continue our journey toward Namrung. Leaving behind Deng cross over the Budi Gandaki ascend up to Bihi with the view of Siringi himal range. From Bihi until Gaap village, it is a gradual walk over flat surface and then trail ascends through forest of blue pine and bamboo up to Namrung.
Overnight in Namrung.

The trail today is a combination of uphill and horizontal walk. The trail passes through several cultivated fields and scattered settlements to the right section of the riverbank with spectacular views of Himchuli, Manaslu I & II and Shyaula peak.
Overnight in Samagaun.

This day is for acclimatization. There are several options how you would like to spend the day, you can either hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m) or  to Pungyen Gompa which provide great view of the Manaslu glacier or simply explore around the village meeting and interacting with the locals.
Overnight in Samagoan.

Today is a short day trek, the trail crosses over the pasture land and gradually climb up the valley. The trail passes through yak pastures up the valley with long mani walls with fantastic views of the mountain range. Leave the tree line behind up to ridge and descend down to cross over the Budi Gandaki over a wooden bridge and finally reach Samdo.
Overnight in Samdo.

Descend down the edge over a broad trail, cross over the stream and arrive at the ruins of the abandoned village, known as Larkya Bazaar. This must have been a trading post with Tibet sometime in the past. Trek around the Salka Khola valley and climb up to Dharmasala, a kind of shelter for trekkers before crossing over the Larkya La pass.
Overnight in Dharmasala.

Today we climb over the ridge beside the large lateral moraine of the Larkya glacier, the climb is long and tiring over the top of the moraine. It takes about 4-5 hours of long climbing to reach the Larkya pass marked by prayer flags. After we reach the top, we can have the magnificent view of snowy peaks of Himlung Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal (6,820m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6,981m) and the Annapurna II (7,937m) standing in front of us. After this, we descend to Bhimtang walking over steep paths.
Overnight in Bhimtang.

Today is a combination of steep and gradual descent for around 7 -8 hours through bamboo, pine and rhododendron forests to the village of Dharapani.
Overnight in Dharapani.

Today we follow the trail down the Marhsyangdi river through forests of rhododendron and pine and across several villages to Syange.
Overnight in Syange.

Today we cross several interesting villages like Bhulbhule, Khudi and then walk on a flat part alongside the left bank of the Marsyandi river and reach Besi Sahra.
Overnight in Besi Sahar.

Drive along the banks of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and villages on both sides of road to Kathmandu. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight homewards.