Manaslu Circuit Trekking  |  16 Days

Outline Itinerary:

• 1Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu (1350m).Namaste and Welcome to Kathmandu. A representative of Good Vive Adventure greets you at the international airport. Then you will be transferred to the hotel. After check-in at the hotel, refresh and rest yourselves. We will briefly explain our tour program in the evening. O/N at Hotel. (A)
• 2Day 2: Drive to Sotikhola (710m): 8 - 9 hrs.After breakfast early in the morning, we drive to Sotikhola. It is a long scenic drive with the beautiful green hill surrounding along the Trishuli River in the beginning and reaches Dhading Besi. Then we drive to the Soti Khola through the gravel road continually from the Aarughat. O/N at Lodge
• 3Day 3: Trek to Maccha Khola (900m): 6 - 7 hrs.After breakfast, we head through the sub-tropical forest of Saal trees and along the Budhi Gandaki River. Then we cross the Khursane heading through the farmlands and reach Labubesi. It is an ethnic settlement of Gurung People. Following the trail along the river, we reach Machha Khola. O/N at Lodge.
• 4Day 4: Trek to Jagat (1410m): 6 - 7 hrs.After breakfast, we walk through a tough trail and reach Khorlabesi. Then we reach the village with a natural hot spring called Tatopani. Walking along the Budhi Gandaki River, we reach Dovan. We cross the bridge at Bharyang, walk continually and reach the Jagat Village. O/N at Lodge.
• 5Day 5: Trek to Deng (1804m): 6 - 7 hrs.Today morning, we ascend to the Salleri and climb down to Sirdiwas. Then we gradually walk crossing the bridge in Philim. It is a large ethnic Gurung settlement. Crossing the Ekle Bhatti, the path leads us again to the Budhi Gandaki ridge. We walk continually through the bamboo forest, cross the Deng Khola and reach the Deng Village. O/N at Lodge.
• 6Day 6: Trek to Namrung (2630m): 6 - 7 hrs.Today, we walk through the trail following the Budhi Gandaki River and reach the valley. Now, the trip heads through the forests and reaches Ghap. The route frequently crosses the Budhi Gandaki River which offers the beautiful views of Sringi Mountain, move through the lush forest. Walking through the narrow gorge, we reach the Namrung village. O/N at Lodge.
• 7Day 7: Trek to Samagaon (3530m): 6-7 hrs.Today, we meet several Buddhist civilizations as Chhortens and Mani walls and continue to Lihi. On the way, we can see superb views of Mt. Ganesh and Himal Chuli. Heading further, we cross Lho, Shyala village and reach the Sama Gaon. On the way, we have an opportunity to explore the Ribung monastery. Himchuli and Peak 29 are dazzling on the background. We stay today at Samagaon. O/N at Lodge.
• 8Day 8: Explore Pungyen Monastery: 6-7 hrsToday, we do acclimatization by hiking to the Pungyen monastery. The way is full of Sherpa culture and civilizations. Chorten, Mani walls and monasteries are situated around the way. We have astonishing views of Manaslu and the mountain Glaciers. Return to the Samagaon and rest. O/N at Lodge.
• 9Day 9: Trek to Samdo (3860m): 4 - 5 hrs.After breakfast, we descend to the Budhi Gandaki River and head to the Manaslu Base Camp. The trail has got several mani walls and a wide way. The trail includes several mani walls and chortens. Walking through the birch and juniper forest, we descend to the Kermo Khola, cross the Budhi Gandaki River and ultimately reach the Samdo village. O/N at Lodge.
• 10Day 10: Trek to Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. (4460m): 4 - 5 hrs.After breakfast, we trek to the Dharmasala following the Ridge of Budi Gandaki River. It is an interesting walk with the views of Larkey Glacier. After crossing the Salka Khola, genteelly we reach the Larke Phedi. It is quite early today. After check-in in the lodge, we can do a short hike around the village. O/N at Lodge.
• 11Day 11: Cross Larkya la (5160m) - Bimthang (3720m): 8 - 9 hrs.Today is our thrilling day, which crosses the Larkey La at 5160mtrs. After breakfast in the early morning, we climb up through the north of Glacier. After a challenging ascent, we reach the top of Larkey La. The exciting views of Manaslu, Lamjung, Himlung, Kangru and other snow-covered Peaks come closer in front of the eyes. Then we descend to the Bimthang through the pasture land. O/N at Lodge.
• 12Day 12: Trek to Tilije (2300m): 5 - 6 hoursAfter breakfast, we climb down to the Dudh Khola. The trail offers the views of Manaslu, Himlung and Lamjung Himal. Then we walk through the rhododendron forest and reach the fertile land beside the Karcher. Gradually, the trail leads to the bank of the River. After crossing the Gho village, we trek further to Tilije. O/N at Lodge.
• 13Day 13: Trek to Tal (1700m): 5 - 6 hoursToday, we walk through the stone-paved trail and beautiful surroundings. Then we continually walk to the Thonje village after crossing the bridge over Dudh Koshi and crossing several Chhortens and Mani walls. Then we walk further to Dharapani and enter into the main trail of the Annapurna circuit trekking. Following the ridge of the Marshyangdi River, we reach to Tal. O/N at Lodge.
• 14Day 14: Trek to Syange (1080m): 6 - 7 hoursToday, we cross the Marshyangdi Khola and follow the trail of Chyamje. It is a splendid walk head through the rice fields and rugged trail. It follows the rhododendron and pine forests and gradually reaches the Syange, O/N at Lodge.
• 15Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu: 8-9 hoursFollowing the ridge of Marshyangdi and the Trishuli River, today we drive to Kathmandu. On the way, we have beautiful views of lush forests, gorges, Riverbank settlement, and green hill views. After a long drive, we arrive in Kathmandu. Check-in hotel and rest. O/N at Hotel.
• 16Day 16: Final Departure.Today, it’s your final day of the trip to Nepal. On your airport time, Good Vibe Adventure will bid farewell and wish for a safe journey. Or if you have extra activities in Nepal then we do the further trip. (B)