Today our journey to Manaslu Circuit Trek starts. After early morning breakfast, we drive you from Kathmandu. At first, we arrive at Dhading Besi (the headquarters of Dadhing district), which takes about 7 hours. On the way, you can enjoy varied landscapes, terraced fields, green forested hillsides, streams, and rivers. From Dhading Bazaar, our drive continues on dusty, bumpy, and rural roads to Arughat. You see the wonderful mountain views on the backdrop occasionally. When you cross a bridge at Budhi Gandaki River, Aarughat Bazaar welcomes you heartily.

At Arughat, we have Lunch and stretch our legs before trekking to Soti khola. Also, enjoy the beautiful rural villages; dotted houses with thatched roof houses and terraced farming make you feel excited.

After lunch, we drive for more than one and a half hours on the bumpy and rustic roads on the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki River. Finally, we reach Soti Khola and enjoy the incredible views of Soti Khola’s steep hills. Overnight, we stay and take a rest.

Enjoying an early breakfast, we start trekking from Soti Khola to Machha Khola, passing through the beautiful green forest, crossing pouring waterfalls, and walking along the riverbeds. On the narrow trails, other traders and caravans of donkeys accompany you occasionally.

When you reach Lyabrubesi – an ethnic Gurung village, you will be surprised after seeing wonderful, terraced paddy fields. Then, we continue hiking to Nauli Khola, cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki River, and reach Maccha Khola.

Again, we follow the narrow gorges. We come with many ascends and descends while following the trail to Khorlabesi. Further, crossing less populated rural villages, we ascend Tatopani – a hot spring. Walking ahead, we reach Dobhan.

Overnight, we stay and take a rest here at Dobhan.

After a warm breakfast, we head towards Thulo Dhunga and Yara Bagar from Dobhan. Completing several ups and downs and crossing suspension bridges, we reach Jagat – a small village. At Jagat, we submit our Trekking Permit at the Checkpoint of Manaslu Conservation Area (since MCA is a Restricted Area). Then we go down to Salleri and continue trekking up to Sirdibas. Finally, we ascend to Philim and spend overnight here.

On this day, we trek to Deng. We leave Philimto follow wonderful trails that pass through dense alpine forests. Tracing arid landscape and following the zigzag trail, and passing by the Ekle Bhatti, we descend along the gorges to Lokpo – the meeting point of Shar Khola and Chhukung Khola. Further, following the wider valley and crossing a suspension bridge, we reach Pewa.

From Pewa, we reach Deng – a farmer village with Buddhists’ richness. Then, ascending along the Shringi Khola and climbing a hill for a few hours, we reach Bhimphedi.

Overnight, we stay and take a rest at Deng.

Our trails descend with an early breakfast, which takes us to Bihi – a stone-carved village. After that, we continue our trek following the Budhi Gandaki route. Finally, we reach Ghap and then climb Tum Khola through enchanting fir and rhododendron forest.

We continue strolling up on the trails in the forest, enjoying birds chirping and monkeys swinging on the trees. Finally, we cross a bridge over Budhi Gandaki River and reach Namrung.

Overnight, we stay here. Enjoy the hospitality of whole-hearted people, observe painted houses and observe a bigger chorten.

After early breakfast, we start trekking to upper Nupri – the western mountains. At Nupri, you can observe local people with exclusive Tibetan culture, dialect, and dress. Going up passing the barley fields, we reach Lihi – a small, beautiful village. Shortly after passing the town, we see Mt. Simnang (6,251 m) shaping like a razor blade.

Trekking further, the next village,Sho, welcomes us, offering a more spectacular view of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Manaslu North (7,157 m), and Naike Peak (5,515 m). After a short walk from Sho village, we reach LhoGaun with the busy Ribum Gompa.

Overnight, we stay at Lho.

We leave Lho village for Sama Gaun (village). Passing Lho village, we walk through the forest along the little river and climb the steady trail. Then, we reach Shyaula – an exciting plateau of the high mountains. Again, you feel greeted with beautiful chortens and magnificent mountain sights.

Our journey continues. We follow the trail through dense forest, witnessing the stunning waterfall in hilly terrain. Moving further, the valley opens wider, leading to a bigger village of Samagaun.

Overnight, we stay here at Samagaun.

This is rest and exploration day at Samaga on and nearby regions. You would feel blessed after seeing innocent smiling faces of children and kind people accompanied with enchanting natural beauty. Also, you can explore big chortens, colorful flags, prayer wheels, piled mani stones with holy inscriptions. In addition, you observe amazing woodcraft and women wearing traditional jewelry. Even you go to Pungyen monastery and feel blessed with its sanity and holiness in the Himalayas.

Touching cool air, you can capture panoramic views of the mountains. And you also can have a short hike to Birendra Tal – a freshwater lake with its turquoise color that makes your hike mesmerizing and valuable. Also, we trek up to Manaslu Base Camp and capture the most scenic moments.

Samaga on is a perfect example of authentic religious and cultural traditions and natural views in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Enjoy it.

Today, we head towards Samdo, following the north side trail of Sama village with drier vegetation and a cold climate. We pass a large pasture land Khemu Kharka with long Mani walls and scrubby forest. Finally, we reach Samdo – the last village before Larkya La, continuing our trek. At Samdo, you see a chorten, farmland, green pastures/fields, a white entrance, and Buddhist-stone houses.

Samdo is the trade spot for Tibet and Samdo village to exchange woolen craft and other materials during summer. So overnight, we stay here at Samdo.

On this day, leaving Samdo, you stroll through the northern trail of the village. Then, you pass through the dense juniper and rhododendron woodland by taking the westward trail. After that, you head towards Larkhya Phedi. On the way, you might encounter Blue Sheep if you are lucky. While climbing up to Larkhya Phedi, enjoy the panoramic view of the Syacha Glaciers originated from the Larkhya Himal.

Overnight, we stay here at Dharamsala.

We start our trek early in the morning. After ascending for some time, we reach Larkhya La Pass – it’s a proven challenge. Then, we continue our journey following the frozen lake’s moraine and stepping on snow. It’s tiresome but fun when we conquer. You will see Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), and Annapurna II (7937m) mirroring majestically in front of you.

Then, we descend through slippery trails, which lead us to Taubuche. Walking further, we reach Bhimthang – a wider valley. We stay here overnight.

From Bhimthang, we follow the trails down to Gho. We pass through the astonishing landscape, cross icy glaciers, and several ups and downs. However, the stunning view of Mt. Manaslu, colorful prayer flags, and small bushy trees always make you feel energetic.

Onwards, the trails become easier. As you continue trek passing through the fine alpine forest and pastures, you reach Dudhkhola. Trekking from Dugh khola, you reach Soti khola. Following the bank of Soti khola, you reach Gho village for today’s shelter.

As you stroll through pastures and woods along the north bank of the Dudh Khola, you’ll come to a lovely Gurung village called Tilije (2,300 m). Then, you cross the creek to reach Thonje after leaving the village with flagstone buildings and rich culture.

From Thonje, we reach Dharapani after crossing a suspension bridge over the Marshyangdi River. Finally, descending to Marsyandi River for a couple of hours, we reach Tal.

Overnight, we stay and enjoy organic hospitality here at Tal.

After early morning breakfast, we drive from Tal to Besisahar via the temporary dusty rural roads. When we reach Besisahar, the road becomes smooth to Kathmandu.

On the way, you enjoy the scenic pastoral landscapes, terrace farming, and rows of settlements on both sides of the road. We guarantee that you will be happy to see distant mountains, close giant hills, rural villages, fast-flowing rivers (Marsyangdi, Narayani, and Trishuli).

After 7-8 hours of a comfortable journey, we reach Kathmandu and transfer you to the hotel. You can take a rest or explore the streets and markets in Kathmandu. Even you can enjoy various cuisines at different restaurants in Thamel – Nepal’s No. 1 tourist city.

On this final day, offering you a light breakfast, we transfer to the Tribhuvan International airport via our private transportation. We bid you a happy ‘Goodbye’ and wish you a safe flight.