Manaslu Circuit Trek is synonym to gigantic white mountains, nature, bio-diversity, serene beauty and native culture. Many consider Manaslu Trek as arguably the best general trek in Nepal. The word ‘Manaslu’ means ‘intellect or soul’ and the trek definitely will provide the peace to all the travelers.

Manaslu Trek can be done by anyone with reasonable fitness and thus is getting popular among all the nature loving people. It is now considered a great tea-house trek. So if you love nature and also long for easy and amazing trekking, this is definitely worth your time.

Highlights

Itinerary

What's Included

A wonderfully pristine trekking circuit which allows you to circle around Mt. Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest peak. Visit untrampled trails through rural Nepal with epic views that have to be seen in person to be truly experienced. Manaslu (8,152m) is an opportunity to enjoy quiet time trekking in pure bliss away from the noisy modern world.

The trek on an ancient trail along which you enjoy authentic Nepali culture and hospitality, promises breathtaking views of Mt. Manaslu and its Himalayan peaks counterparts always on the background. Be prepared to witness the ancient culture and almost medieval lifestyle of the people as you trek up northwards.

Modernization and commercialization have not touched the purity of the environment yet, so your trek to Manaslu will be a time-travel experience. Teahouses are on the trail for night stay. The other option is to camp under the starts.

Day 1 :

Kathmandu Arrival

Arrival in Kathmandu. Check-in to hotel. After refreshment, walk around at the touristic hub, Thamel. In the evening, welcome dinner with cultural program Night in Kathmandu.

Day 2 :

KATHMANDU CITY TOUR & TREK PREPARATION

After breakfast, full day Kathmandu Valley City tour including Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath and Swayambhunath Stupa. Trek preparation. Night in Kathmandu.

Day 3 :

KATHMANDU – ARUGHAT (550m,6h drive)

Early breakfast. Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat. Night at Arughat.

Day 4 :

ARUGHAT – MACCHA KHOLA (930m,8h)

Early morning breakfast, trek to Maccha Khola via Soti Khola. Night at Maccha Khola

Day 5 :

MACCHA KHOLA – JAGAT (1410m, 6h)

Early morning breakfast, Trek to Jagat(passing throughout the Gurung villages Khorlabesi, Tatopani, Dobhan, Yuru Khola along Budigandaki valley). Night at Jagat

Day 6 :

JAGAT ¬¬- DENG (1,804m, 7 hrs trek)

After breakfast, trek through riverbank, cross several bridges on the way. After crossing suspension bridge it’s uphill all the way to Philim.. Watch out Japanese built school in Philim. After lunch trail passes through settlement of Ekle Bhatti. Deng is settlement onlarge cliffs next to Budi Gandaki. Night at Deng.

Day 7 :

DENG – NAMRUNG (2660m, 8hrs)

After breakfast Trek to Namrung via Prok. This landscape is the epic section of Manaslu in terms of people, culture and settlement. Namrung itself is located next to Budi Gandaki River.Night at Namrung

Day 8 :

NAMRUNG – LHO via LIHI(3180,5hrs)

After breakfast, Trek to lho, Via Lihi where you can see 360 view of surrounding and himalchuli range. Night at Lho.

Day 9 :

LHO – SHYALA- SAMAGAUN

After breafast, trek to Samdo Via Shyala and Samagaun. Passing through Puggen Gompa. Night at Samagaun

Day 10 :

Acclimatization day, Rest Day in Samagau (4400m, (6-7hrs) and Birendra Lake).

After breakfast, hike up to Manaslu Base Camp. After launch, visit Birendra Lake. Night at Samagaun.

Day 11 :

SAMAGAUN- SAMDO (3875m, (3-4hrs)

After breakfast, trekking through the iceberg-covered Birendra Tal (3450m) under the Manaslu Glacier, from Sama to Samdo. Walking through yak pastures up a broad valley with long mani walls, crossing budi Gandaki by wooden bridges. The track to Tibet can be seen. Night at Samdo.

Day 12 :

SAMDO – DHARAMSHALA (4460m, 6h)

After breakfast, trek to Dharamshala via Larke phedi crossing the Budi Gandaki (3850m) .Night at Dharamshala.

Day 13 :

DHARAMSHALA – BHIMTANG (3720m,8hr)

After breakfast, trek to Bhimtang Via Larke pass(5106m). The majestic view of the peaks to the west are Himlung (7126m) near Tibet and Kang Guru (6981 and Annapurna II (7937m) in the Annapurna Range is breathetaking. Night at Bhimtang

Day 14 :

BHIMTANG – TILICHE ( 2320m,6hrs)

After breakfast. continue the trail dropping from Bhimtang and crosses a glacier stream. Then descend into a beautiful forest of pine and rhododendron to Hompuk. After descending further, we reach the fenced field of Karache and to the village of Gho. Tilche is nearby, where we spend overnight.

Day 15 :

TILICHE (2255 m)- DHARAPANI – BESI SAHAR

After breakfast, trek to Dharapani and drive to Besisahar via local Jeep. Night at Besi sahar.

Day 16 :

BESI SAHAR - POKHARA

After breakfast, drive to Pokhara. Check in hotel. After refreshment, leisure day (Healthy walk around Lake side). Night at Pokhara.

Day 17 :

POKHARA CITY

After breakfast, full day Pokhara Valley City tour including Bindyabasini Temple, David's Fall, Seti River Geroge, Mountain Musium, Sarankot hill view point, Tibetan Camp and Night in Pokhara.

Day 18 :

POKHARA – KATHMANDU (5hrs drive)

After breakfast, retrace to Kathmandu. Check-in Hotel. Farewell dinner with cultural dance in the evening. Night at Kathmandu.