Manaslu Circuit Trek

On arrival at Kathmandu-Nepal international airport, transfer to hotel where guide will provide a briefing, regarding the treks. Evening time visit around the Thamel.

A day in Kathmandu can enjoy options of sightseeing tours around Kathmandu around places of great cultural and historical interest. The rest of the day is free preparation for the trek to the Manaslu circuit.

A long day drive but attractive towards Nepal Mid-West to reach the starting point of the trek at Machha-Khola. A small farm town within the district of Gorkha heavily farmed areas of warm temperature. At Machha-Khola in the comfort of a lovely simple lodge for overnight halt.

Start the morning first day walk heading north through several farm villages, on a gradual path through Sal forest. As the walk heads uphill into cooler areas, reaching a nice hill village at Jagat. The entrance point of restricted areas, where trekkers need special permits. Overnight in a nice lodge, with time to explore and witness the local cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions.

Morning walk entering the restricted areas, as trail follows to slow climb to a friendly farm village Philim. The adventure continues with down and uphill paths crossing bridges, and then reaching more excellent areas at Deng for the overnight stop.

From Deng walk leads towards several farm villages, and within forested areas heading towards Bhi and Nyak, lovely settlements. The walk continues with up and downhill trail within the pleasant cool shade of pine and rhododendron forest. The final ending of the good day walks on reaching Namrung village overnight in the comfort of a nice lodge.

An exciting morning uphill through a nice forested trail above the Buri Gandaki River, as the walk leads to beautiful Lo-Gaon. An interesting village as the walk enters the Welcome gate of Lo-Gaon, located beneath towering Mt. Manaslu North Face. A great wonderful village with nice lovely houses serving as lodges with homely Comfort. At Lo-Gaon with time explore the village and its old monastery.

From Lo-Gaon, onwards within Upper Manaslu valley as walk follows to the main village of Sama-Gaon. Following a high trail through number of Yak herder settlements, facing exciting views of Manaslu Himalaya range. Then finally ending the day walks reaching Sama- Gaon, the main village on route to Mt. Manaslu base camp. Transfer into a nice lodge, and explore the village along with stunning views of towering peaks.

Rest day at Sama-Gaon for acclimatization and enjoy a short hike around its scenic landscapes. As well visit the Birendra Tal a glacial lake facing beautiful scenery of the surroundings. Which is en route to Manaslu base camp, rest of the day explore the interesting Sama-Gaon and its local culture.

After a pleasant moment at Sama-Gaon, walk heads further west towards a dry and high country. As tree lines drop for mountainous terrains. The trail follows to steep climb reaching Samdo. A large village located on route Tibet border, as well towards our destinations to Dharmasala and Larke-La Pass.

Today a short walk of a few hours to Dharmasala or Larke Phedi at the bottom of a pass. Start the morning towards a river valley, and walk on rocky trail crossing streams. Then ending the day walk reaching Dharmasala for lunch and last overnight around Manaslu and Gorkha district.

Start early morning climb to cross high Larke-a Pass, follow the steep path over rocks, across ablation of Larke glacier. Finally reaching on top of Larke-La facing views of Cheo Himal with Larke Peak. The pass is marked with
colourful Buddhist prayer flags and rock cairns. Enjoy the stunning panorama of Kang Guru, Annapurna-II, and of Manaslu Himal range.
A long downhill to the base of the pass reaching Bhimthang for an overnight stop, after a long day’s walk.

Last day trek of the adventure, on leaving Gho a small settlement, walk downhill into the densely forested path. After a few hours reach Tilje, a nice village, perched above the Masrsyangdi River, from here a short climb and cross a bridge to Dharapani for an overnight stop. Dharapani is a nice moderate village, located on a roadside, where the Annapurna Circuit trail joins.
At Dharapani transfer into a lodge, every inn and guest houses are much better standard than other previous overnights.

Leaving the high land of Manang and Manaslu Himalayas, an early morning drive from Dharapani village. The road follows downhill to Besisar town, and then on good road reaching the main highway. An exciting drive past low warm farm villages and towns, then climb towards Kathmandu valley and the city. After a marvellous experience on the Manaslu Circuit trek, transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy a free day in Kathmandu after a wonderful Manaslu Circuit Trek. Options for an exciting tour of Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, or enjoy individual activities shopping souvenirs of Nepal.

The last day in Kathmandu and in Nepal is time for your international flight transfer to the airport. Then bid farewell to the guide and staff as you enter the airport terminal for the homeward bound flight, after a marvellous enjoyable adventure on Manaslu Circuit Trekking.