Manaslu Round Trek- 14 Days

We complete our customs formalities at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Afterwards, there will be a representative from our company who will take you to your hotel. We can then spend the rest of the day resting. In the evening, we get to try Nepalese cuisine at a welcome dinner hosted by our company. Overnight in Kathmandu. 

With the excitement of the trip, today, we will take our exciting drive to Machha Khola after a fresh breakfast in the morning. We will be having scenic views and see the rural lifestyle on the drive period heading towards Machha Khola, and overnight in a teahouse.

After having a fresh breakfast in the morning today, we will make our hike with our destination to reach Jagaat. We will slowly make our move through a narrow trail with a normal up and down route crossing Tharo Khola. We will slowly climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide and over a ridge to Dobhan, reaching the trailside hot spring. We will slowly ascend Budhi Gandaki and reach Yaru Khola. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola, we will climb the stone stairs and then drop to the river and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang. Slowly, we will make further moves along the riverside from where we will reach Jagaat and stay overnight.

With the fresh morning breakfast, today we will complete our ACAP procedure and slowly reach Sirdibas, climbing a rocky trail of Salleri. We will even reach Ghatta Khola and continue our trail, crossing the hanging bridge. We will slowly reach Philim, which is a large gurung Village and is even well known for Japanese created School and Station. Walking through Pine, Rhododendron forests and grassy slopes. We will reach the point of a valley from where we even have a view of the narrow Tsum Valley. After a few hours of trekking on the bank of the Budi Gandaki river and after crossing the river, the trail widens, and it passes through a bamboo forest. Then we will reach Deng for our night stay. 

As the day goes on, the view gets better. Today, we will make our trek to reach Namrung after breakfast in Deng. At the start of the trek, we will take our easy steps on the zig-zag trail down the river. Slowly, we will climb up to a small village called Bihi Phedi. A few minutes away, we can see a small wall with the picture of Rinpoches and Buddha, which are in a cave. Slowly moving forward, we can even see Serang Gompa (Monastery) on the way. Following the Manaslu trail, we will continue our trek through Ghap village, with the amazing beauty of Cultural Diversity and nature. After a few hours of trek, we will reach Namrung and stay overnight. We can see amazing, breathtaking views of  Ganesh, Jugal and Siringi mountains. 

With the beautiful sunrise, we will have our breakfast. After taking the permits in Namrung at the checkpoint, we will make our descent to climb uphill through a terraced field, passing a few houses with forest before Lihi (2,900 m). This is a windy valley with a Gompa and terraced fields. After a few hours of trek, we will be able to enjoy the mesmerizing view of Mt Manaslu, Gorkha Himal, Rupina La Pass, Saula Himal, and Himalchuli. Enjoying the view, we will make our further steps, crossing different villages. We will even reach Lho village, where Tibetan people of Nepal live with an amazing lifestyle and languages. We can even see Gompas, prayer flags and mani stones. Then we will slowly cross a bridge and make our uphill climb to reach Shyalla village. We will even try some local snacks and Himalayan cuisine on the way. Then we will slowly descend through terraced fields, pasture lands on the way, and reach Sama Gaon for an overnight stay.

After the continuous trek for 6 days. We will make our rest today, exploring the village and the nearby beautiful views. We will even explore Birendra Lake. We will make our hike to the Manaslu Base Camp, exploring the amazing beauty of nature at the base of the mountains with the amazing scenic view and snowscape, where we will be blessed. We will slowly return to Sama Gaon for an overnight stay.

With the fresh breakfast in the morning at Samdo. Today, we will make our toughest hike of the trip. At the start of the trip, we will cross the Budi Ghandaki through fields. We will slowly reach Larkya Bazar after a few hours of trekking. We will even notice that we will be hiking through desert fields, and as the landscapes turn into thorny bushes and junipers. As we take further steps, we will be able to see a better view of Samdo peak. As the trek goes further, we will be able to see Syacha Glacier, which is another fabulous blessing of the Himalayas. We can even see amazing views of Makalu and other Himalayan ranges. As we slowly move further, we will reach Dharamsala, where no views can be seen.

With the amazing excitement of crossing Larkya la Pass (5,106m). We will start our trek after a fresh breakfast in Dharamsala. Today will be another tough day of the trip as we trek through the highest altitude of the Manaslu trek. At the start of the trek, we will hike along the side of the moraine and pass through small meadows. Passing through frozen lakes and glaciers, we will be able to see Larkya Peak and other tiny ranges in front. As for the further trek, the trail gets steeper and icy making it slippery and tricky to pass. After a hike of 3 – 4 hours, we will reach the amazing beauty of Larkya Peak, Manaslu, Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. Then we will slowly descend, leaving behind the beauty for 4 hours and finally reach Bumthang for an overnight stay.

After the fresh breakfast in the morning today, we will start our trek descending through the valley of Burdin Khola. We will slowly reach the area of the base camp of West Manaslu. We will have an amazing view of Mt Manaslu, Mount Himlung, Cheo Himal and Annapurna II on the west side from a ridge. We will slowly cross high pasture land, Sangure Kharka, that leads us to a bridge above Dudh Khola. Crossing a bridge, we will follow a trail through dense rhododendron trees. Slowly, we will follow a wide trail that leads us to Kharche (2,785m). We will slowly descend crossing streams, we will reach Tilje, from where we will make a steep climb for 45 min to reach Dharapani for an overnight stay.

On this second last day of our trip. Today, we will make a local drive for 3 – 4 hours to reach Besisahar after breakfast. We will be accompanied by the view of villages and nature with landscapes. We will enter the Annapurna Conservation Area from the Manaslu Conservation Area. We will reach the checkpoint for the permit of the Annapurna Area. Then we will finally reach Besisahar, which is a beautiful town covered by Gurung cultural people. It has been a famous trailhead of the Annapurna Circuit trek since 1990. We will stay overnight in a hotel. We will enjoy the last day’s dinner with all the trekking members and celebrate the successful trip we made.

Leaving behind the amazing beauty of Manaslu, we will make our drive to Kathmandu with amazing memories in this Himalayan area. On the way, we will be accompanied by the views of villages, mountains and rivers. Then, finally, we will reach Kathmandu and transport you to the hotel.

Your adventure in Nepal comes to an end today! We will take you to the airport, approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight. On your way home, you will have plenty of time to plan your next adventure in the wonderful country of Nepal.