Manaslu Circuit Trek 15 Days

Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be welcomed by a representative of the Sherpa Expedition and Trekking Team. You will then be checked in to your hotel. You can either rest or explore around a popular tourist destination in Kathmandu, Thamel. From Thamel, you can do souvenir shopping and enjoy the authentic Nepali cuisine in one of the many restaurants. You will also be briefed about the Manaslu Circuit trek on this day. ...more ...less

Today, the drives to Aarughat takes about 7-8 hrs from Kathmandu. The journey takes us through serpentine highways along the hills. The scenic drive involves various roadside villages before reaching Aarughat in Dhading. We continue to drive about 2 hours to Soti Khola via the Market. We stay overnight in SotiKhola at the teahouse.

Leaving Soti Khola we will fallow the trail that passes through green Sal forests that climbs over the Budhi Gandaki River. The rocky path continues past waterfalls and rice terraces before reaching Labubesi village. We will stop for lunch here. After having Lunch the trek leads up a valley before descending to Gandaki river and across a suspension bridge to Machha Khola village. We stay overnight at Teahouse.

After having breakfast, we will trek ascends up and descends down a couple of times before crossing over Budhi Gandaki river in a suspension bridge. The path climbs up on a wide staircase which then crosses a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola. then we will climb again up to Tharo Bharyang before reaching Jagat village. We stay overnight at teahouse.

Leaving Jagat we trek down to Sirdibas before crossing over Ghatta Khola via a suspension bridge to Philim village. The trail continues through millet and grassy field slopes and across the Budhi Gandaki river. Then after we will trek through a bamboo forest to Deng Khola as we arrive at Deng village. We stay overnight at Teahouse.

Leaving Deng we will cross Budhi Gandaki river and follow the trail west up to the Budhi Gandaki valley. We will trek the trail that passes through forests and mani walls to Prok village. The trail again takes us through a dense forest before climbing steeply to Namrung. We spend overnight in Namrung Village at Teahouse.

Leaving Namrung, we will steeply climb up through a dense forest to reach Lihi village. The path drops from the village filled with barley terraces and crosses the side valley of Siringi Himal. The trail passes along Sho village then Lho village and finally into Shyala village. We spend overnight at Shyala Village.

Leaving Shyala village we will start our trek early in the morning. The trail overlooks high mountains like Mt. Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and Ganesh Himal. Along the route, we come across Pungyen Gompa on a little hill which provides a great view of Manaslu North Face and Pungyen Glacier. We spend our night at Samagaon.

After rest day from Samagaun, We continue our trek by descending to the Budhi Gandaki river. The path follows north to the Manaslu Base Camp and treks through the dense forest of Kermo Kharpa. We then climb steeply to a large white kani before finally passing into Samdo village. We stay overnight at Samdo Village.

Leaving Samdo we trek down and cross over Budhi Gandaki river via an old wooden bridge before continuing upward. We will fallow the trail that goes around the Salka Khola valley and climb up to a stone guest house known as Larkya Phedi. We explore Larkya Phedi before ending our day. We spend our night tent camp/ teahouse.

Today after breakfast, early morning we make a short climb and reach an Again we ascend the moraines of a glacier which becomes quite steep at the end before reaching the pass. From Larkya La pass we can enjoy the breathtaking views of Himlung, Cheo, Kanggru, and the Annapurna. Today is a longer walk than other days and we reach the guesthouse among the low pastures at the dim lights of dusk. After Larkya La pass we descend to reach our final destination Bhimtang, the exquisite view of Mount Manaslu makes every step worth it. We will stay in Bhimthang at the teahouse.

After crossing the Larkya La Pass (5,106m), The trail today descends along the pastures of Bhimthang village and cross over the Dudh Khola river. We will trek continues through a rhododendron forest that reaches towards Karche valley. We climb over a ridge before making our way to Gho village and finally into Tilje village. We spend our night at Tilje village in the teahouse.

Today we will trek down from Tilje reach the Marshyang valley and meet the popular Annapurna Circuit Trek. Chamje is a popular stop place on the Annapurna circuit route having several lodges available for meals and accommodation. We spend our night at Chamje.

Today we drive from Chamje to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar. The seven to eight hours of the drive includes a scenic view of both hilly and mountain landscapes. In Kathmandu, the day can then be spent by leisurely exploring Kathmandu. You will spend your night at the Hotel.

On your last day of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, we will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. We would like to welcome you again to the next adventure in the Himalayan kingdom to explore more of the hidden treasures of our nation. Namaste!🙏