DAY 1 : Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu >
Airport pick up by our guide to a hotel situated in the heart of Thamel, one of the busiest and popular markets in Kathmandu. Kindly inform us your time of arrival. Our guide will brief you on the trip information and bring you to the best eateries/ shopping at your request.
DAY 2 : Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour >
Our guide will bring you on a complimentary day tour to see Kathmandu’s historic monuments. See (link to Kathmandu World Heritage Tour)
DAY 3 : Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola >
Maximum height: 710m | 8 hours drive
You will start your journey on a jeep in the morning, a pleasant four hours to Dhading Bensi. Then you will continue to Soti Khola via Arighat.
DAY 4 : Soti Khola to Machha Khola >
Maximum height: 900m | 5-6 hours of walking
You will walk through the woodlands and head upstream along the Budhi Gandaki before descending to the sandy riverbed and then continuing along a winding mountain path overlooking the river.
DAY 5 : Machha Khola - Jagat >
Maximum height: 1340m | 5-6 hours of walking
You will pass by the hot springs at Tatopani. The trail follows a forested area until we cross the Dovan Khola from where we will make our way to the Budhi Gandaki Valley. You will reach Jagat after passing the riverbed.
DAY 6 : Jagat - Deng >
Maximum height: 2095m | 6-7 hours of walking
The trail continues through Jagat to Sirdabas. On the way, you can see Mt. Shringi Himal. You will then cross a long suspension bridge to Philim. Be greeted by refreshing waterfalls by your side. From Ekle Bhatti we trek along to pass Pewa, continuing into the valley until we reach Deng village.
DAY 7 : Deng - Namrung >
Maximum height: 2900m | 5-6 hours of walking
Along the way, you’ll encounter Mani stones carved into rocks – a Tibetan symbol for prayer. In the afternoon, you will explore a small settlement of Prok and then return back to Namrung for the night.
DAY 8 : Namrung - Lho Gaun >
Maximum height: 3180m | 5-6 hours of walking
You will walk pass the long Mani stone walls of the village of Lho and be accompanied by an astounding view of Peak 29 (7871m). You will make a short trip to the Pungen Glacier for up-close views of the Mt Manaslu from this village nearby.
DAY 9 : Lho Gaun - Samagaun >
Maximum height: 3500m | 6-7 hours of walking
You will follow the trail along Pungen Glacier towards Samagaun village, a very scenic village.
DAY 10 : Acclimatization Day at Samagaun >
It is highly advisable to take a rest today and allow your body to acclimatize at this altitude. If you feel fit enough, you can consider a trek towards the Manaslu Base Camp (4750m) Alternatively, you can try a half-day hike to the glacier across the valley or to Birendra Tal for a change of scenery.
DAY 11 : Samagaon - Samdo >
Maximum height: 3690m | 3-4 hours of walking
You will be surrounded by majestic views of the mountains, especially Manaslu, that lies ahead of us as we reach Samd, situated on the Tibetan border. In the afternoon we will explore the village and the surrounding hills and come back at Samdo to spend the night.
DAY 12 : Samdo - Dharmasala >
Maximum height: 4450m | 4-5 hours of walking
You will cross a couple of streams and arrive in Dharmasala passing by Larkya Bazaar. We will stay the night here and rest well to prepare for the most challenging day.
DAY 13 : Dharamsala - Bhimphedi Via Larkya La Pass >
Maximum height: 5220m | 8-9 hours of walking
You will make the big crossing today via Larkya Pass. You will first have to climb over Cho Chanda and then slowly head uphill towards the steep snow-covered pass. Witness spectacular views of the snow-capped Himalayas like the Himlung Himal (7126 meters), Cheo Himal (6820 meters), Gyagi Kung, Kang Koru (6981 meters) and Annapurna II (7937 meters). Then you will make a steep descent to Bhimphedi.
DAY 14 : Bhimphedi - Tilje >
Maximum height: 2300m | 8-9 hours walking
After a difficult day, you will take a gentle walk towards Karcher La pass and pass through fig trees and rhododendron forests to reach Tilje.
DAY 15 : Tilje to Chamje >
Maximum height: 1410m | 6-7 hours walking
After crossing the bridge over Dudh Khola River, we will climb up through a Chorten-shaped arch, pass a Mani wall to reach the village of Thonje. From Thonje we will enter into the Annapurna Region and the cross over to the village of Karta, all the while with spectacular mountain views as your backdrop. Finally you will arrive at Chamje village.
DAY 16 : Drive from Chamje to Kathmandu >
Distance 215km (133miles) | Duration : 8-9 hours
Congratulations for completing the Manaslu walking trail. From Chamje, we will take a jeep to Besisahar from where we will then drive to Kathmandu via a jeep and rest in the hotel for the night.
DAY 17 : Departure >
Do some last minute shopping or take your own sweet time in Kathmandu before you depart for home. Our guide will drop you at the airport.