Highlights
Crossing the highest point at Larkya La Pass (5,125M)
Unspoiled and less commercialized trekking route
Typical ethnic villages and magnificient views of Himalayas!
Itinerary
Unveil the hidden beauty of the Himalayas on the 16-day Manaslu Circuit Trek, a family-friendly adventure around the world’s eighth highest peak. This remote route, a favored alternative to the busier Annapurna Circuit, leads you through untouched Buddhist villages, dramatic mountain vistas, and vibrant rhododendron forests. Well-equipped tea houses ensure comfort along the way, and the trek’s highlight—crossing the Larke La Pass at 5,106 meters—offers a true sense of achievement. As a restricted route, you’ll benefit from expert local guidance and cultural insights. The unique selling point: pristine trails, authentic local experiences, and breathtaking scenery, making it a standout Himalayan trip for families and adventurous travelers alike.
day 1 - Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to Hotel (1310M/4,297FT)
Welcome to the city of temples and the country of the Himalayas. We welcome you at the only international airport of Nepal: Tribhuvan International Airport. Our airport representative will be waiting for your arrival with a placard of our company outside the airport terminal.
From there you will be transferred to the hotel by a air conditioned private vehicle. Depending on the flight time and activities we will be joining for a cultural dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant. Enjoy cultural shows, singing, dancing and typical Nepali meals before heading back to hotel.
day 2 - Free day for trekking permit preparations
We will collect your passports and photos to prepare your trekking permits. You can explore the town on your own to see the typical tourist hotspot of Thamel. We will introduce you to your guide and probably join you for a welcome dinner in the evening.
(Breakfast)
day 3 - Drive to Soti Khola by public transport (710M)
We start our drive early in the morning northwards following Budi Gandaki River. It's a scenic drive through the beautiful Nepalese villages. We will have a comfortable ride until Dhading Besi as the road is paved.
We will then leave for Arughat and then to Soti Khola on a dirt road with bumpy rides. We will be driving through beautiful green hills, dense forests, thundering rivers and traditional settlements of Nepalese communities. We will stop at Soti Khola for an overnight stay.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 4 - Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (930M)
Our day will start after having a breakfast in the hotel. We will cross the bridge then climb to the ridge. It is a day hike through beautiful villages of the region. We will be passing through Armala, Liding, Apubesi and Khani Besi before reaching Machha Khola.
Various ethnic villages, towering waterfalls, green hills, thundering Budi Gandaki river and paddy fields makes this day beautiful.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner included)
day 5 - Trek to Jagat (1,370M)
Once we reach Korlabesi we will have a steep ascent to the ridge and then descent to a natural hot spring (Tatopani). Soon we cross Budi Gandaki river then continue climbing stone stairs to Dovan.
We will continue ascending towards small place called Duman then we will cross some landslide areas. Continuing several ups and downs will take us to Thado Bhanjyang then continuing futher will take us to Jagat.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 6 - Trek from Jagat to Deng (1,860M)
As we walk next to the cliffs, we will have some good views of Shringi Himal. We will descend towards Setibas following some Buddhist Mani Walls. We will continue through terraced fields, green hills and bamboo forests of Nupri Valley.
We have a few ascents and descents and need to cross a few suspension bridges to reach Deng. We will be walking through various villages such as Salleri, Sirdibas, Phillim, Eklebhatti, Nyak and then finally reaches Deng (Dyang) following beautiful Bamboo forests of Deng Khola.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 7 - Trek to Namrung (2,540M)
Soon after we leave Deng we will cross Budi Gandaki River and then continue to Rana Village. We continue towards west following a beautiful waterfall. We will walk through the beautiful rhododendron forests and see white Langur monkeys.
We soon ascend to reach Namrung for overnight stay. This village offers tremendous views of the Himalayan peaks including Ganesh Himal and Himal Chuli.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 8 - Trek to the beautiful village of Samagaun (3390M)
Soon after leaving Namrung we will arrive at Lihi where we will have fine views of Ganesh Himal. This village has a lot of chhortens, mani walls and barley fields. We will continue towards Samagaon following Sho, Lho and Shyala villages.
This is a beautiful day with several viewpoints offering stunning views of various Himalayan peaks such as Manaslu, Himalchuli and Peak 29. We will also have opportunity to visit Rimbung Gomba (Lho Monastery).
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 9 - Trek to Samdo (3,890M)
We have a short day ahead. Trek from Samagaon to Samdo takes about 3 to 4 hours. We will follow the the Budi Gandaki river. On a lucky day we will also have an opportunity to see Himalayan Blue Sheep.
The trail is comparatively easy and wide. Continuing through the left and right of the river eventually we will reach Samdo for overnight stay.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 10 - Rest and acclimatization day at Samdo (3,890M)
Samdo is meeting place of three different surrounding valleys and situated behind a ridge specially known for yak herding. We will spend another night in Samdo for acclimatization.
We can hike up to Gya La which is a trending pass with Tibet. This place offers excellent views of Simrang Himal, Hiunchuli Peak, Ngadi Himal, Larkye Peak, Cheo and Kang Guru Himal.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 11 - Trek to Dharmasala / Larke Phedi (4,460M)
Before we start our climbing we will do a gentle descent to the river. We will be passing along a glacier followed by a beautiful gorge. Continuing through several Mani walls we will be reaching Larke Phedi for an overnight stay.
Larke Phedi has only one lodge for the basic accommodation of the trekkers. This place is also known as Larke Base Camp.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 12 - Cross Larkya La (5,125M) and trek to Bimthang (3,590M)
This is a challenging day. We will start early in the morning and start the gentle climbing to the ridge, a very short descent to a small lake and then make the final ascent to the Larke Pass. The last section of the pass is slightly steeper.
Soon after reaching the summit of the pass we will stop awhile for taking some photographs before descending to Bhimthang. We will have gorgeous views of several Himalayas including Manaslu Peak, Himlung Himal, Annapurna II, Cheo Himal and Kanguru Himal.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 13 - Trek from Bimthang to Tilije (2,300M)
We will leave beautiful Himalayan peaks behind and start descending to Tilje for upcoming night. Continuing further through rhododendron forests will take us to Karache (2,800M); one of the highest cultivated villages of Nepal.
Continuing further will take us to Gho village where a few lodges are available for accommodation. Walking one more hour will take us to Tilije village for the overnight stay as Tilije village has better accommodation options than Gho village.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 14 - Trek from Tilije to Chamje (1410M)
Descending from Tilje we will reach the Marshyang valley and meet the popular Annapurna Circuit Trek. Chamje is popular stop place on the Annapurna circuit route having several lodges available for meals and accommodation.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 15 - Drive to Besisahar and then to Kathmandu (1,310M)
We will drive through the rugged dirt road to Besisahar and then eventually follow the paved road to Kathmandu. It's a beautiful countryside drive that marks the end of our unforgettable Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
Relax and rest in the hotel, have a good shower and try a good cuisine in a good restaurant of Kathmandu before making the preparation for the departure.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
day 16 - Departure from Kathmandu
Here we come to the end of our memorable a week long trip. We will conclude our Langtang Valley Trekking in Kathmandu and proceed to the airport for outbound flight back from Nepal. If we have time before our flight back we will explore local markets of Kathmandu on our own if not we will proceed to the airport straight away. We are sure that it's not our last time in Nepal, see you again the Himalayas! (Breakfast)
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Amazing
We could not have been happier with our trek with this local travel specialist. The hike around the Manaslu mountain range was absolutely gorgeous, the scenery was breathtaking and much more diverse than we expected. For days, we walked through all kinds of jungle and rainforests - we even saw some wild monkeys, all while the mountains were towering above us in the distance. We walked beneath massive waterfalls and crossed suspension bridges hundreds of meters above the roaring mountain river that the path follows along. The acclimatization time for the altitude was perfect on this trek, and when we reached the higher mountains we could really enjoy the breathtaking landscape. Seeing Manaslu tower 5000m above you when you are already at over 3000m elevation makes you feel small in the best way possible. In the high mountains we saw dozens of eagles and hundreds of yaks. The daily hikes were not too long, but still challenging on some days, the perfect distances to keep it interesting but not too exhausting. What made this trek extremely pleasant more than anything else was our guide Lok. With his funny and open-minded nature he made even the strenuous passages of the trek feel enjoyable. He not only gave us a lot of insights about the trek and the mountains of Nepal but also brought us closer to Nepal's culture and history. Sharing our experiences with other trekkers we met along the way made us even more aware of how lucky we were to have Lok. Through his years of experience he knew all the tricks and always got us the best rooms, just for example. He also responded to our wishes on a daily basis and we were able to shape the trek individually. When one of us was not feeling well and Lok could not find anything suitable in his large first aid kit, he went above and beyond to scout out the pharmacies in every village until the necessary medicine was found. After returning from the trek, he gave us recommendations for the shops with the best quality for the best prices, which was also very helpful considering the overwhelming number of mountaineering stores in the city. We booked a porter for the trip and we were so glad we did. Being able to pack that extra sweater or pair of socks at altitude is more than worth it. Our porter was very pleasant and always there to help in the guesthouses. We had an amazing time and we will definitely be back to do another trek with Lok and this local travel specialist!
Amazing Once in Lifetime Adventure
12 days over 170km reaching 5106m in altitude when you cross Larke Pass. Crossing high suspension bridges, multiple landslides 😬, through some of the most amazing scenery. The scale just blows me away and photos will never do it justice.
Wonderful
The Manaslu circuit is a great combination of stunning mountain scenery and authentic village life.
Awesome trek, great guide, solid company.
We had a great time on this trek. The organization was solid, the guide (Raju) and the porter (kaju) made us feel lucky to have signed on with this company. The trek itself we highly recommend, and this company seemed to do their best to make this trek the best experience possible.
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