Overview

Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek Map

Enjoy the sublime views of the Himalayan peaks.
Experience the blend of Nepalese and Tibetan cultures in the local villages.
Hike up to Larkya La Pass, the highest point of the Manaslu trek.
Discover the diversified unspoiled ecosystems throughout the trekking trail.
Manaslu Circuit is one of the classic treks in Nepal in Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest mountain followed by crossing Larkya La pass. Manaslu circuit trek begins with the sightseeing of the beautiful city of Kathmandu. You can see the superb view of Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Cheo Himal, and Himlung Himal mountains from Larkya. Our actual trek starts from Soti Khola passing through bamboo forests and Magar, Tamang, and Gurung villages in the narrow Budhi Gandaki gorge. This isolated mountain and conservation area is home to endangered snow leopard as well. After visiting Lho village, we enter the Nupri region mostly inhabited by Tibetan settlers where you will see colorful prayer flags, Mani walls, and monasteries along the way. Manaslu Circuit Trek is now known as great tea house trekking. Manaslu Circuit Trek offers the view of splendor forest of pine, Gompas, rhododendron forest, and great Mountain View. ‘Larkya La Pass’ is believed to be one of the most dramatic passes crossing the Himalayas. Since 1991, Manaslu has been opened on a restricted basis for organized groups, offering a glimpse into the unspoiled nature that has been compromised in other parts of Nepal.

Day 1 :

Arrival and Transfer to hotel

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our staff will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. You can have the rest of the day to yourself. Later, you’ll be given a brief about the trip ahead.

Overnight: Kathmandu View Hotel
Meals: Welcome dinner

Day 2 :

Permit preparation day and Kathmandu sightseeing

You have today world heritage sightseeing places in Kathmandu. Here you offered cultural guides in Kathmandu for your sightseeing. We visit you Pashupatinath, Soyambhunath and Boudhanath Sightseeing.

Overnight: Kathmandu View Hotel
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3 :

Drive to Machha Khola (870 m)

After breakfast, drive to Machha Khola (730m) via a narrow trail through a traditional village and the Budhi Gandaki's terraced fields. The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River, navigating varied terrain and showcasing local villages and landscapes with millet, bamboo, maize, and banana fields. Hike north through the scenic, forested Buddhi Gandaki Valley, enjoying occasional views of Himalayan peaks. The route passes several small villages before the valley widens, revealing a large stream flowing into the Budhi Gandaki River from the opposite bank. Driving time: approx. 8-9 hours.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 :

Machha Khola (870 m) – Jagat (1325 m)

Cross the suspension bridge and follow the winding riverside path to Khorlabensi along the Budhi Gandaki. From Khorlabensi, you'll reach Tatopani (Hot Spring), offering views of Ganesh Himal. Continue to Dobhan, crossing the Budhi Gandaki River and registering your trekking permit. (Walking time 8+ hours, 1050m ascent, 540m descent). At Dobhan, cross another suspension bridge and ascend to Jagat, the main checkpoint for the Manaslu restricted area.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 :

Jagat (1325 m) – Deng (1875 m)

Typical Gurung village in Tibet, with houses offering stunning views of Ganesh Himal. Trek through Salleri and Sirdibas village to Ghatta Khola, navigating uphill and downhill trails and crossing a suspension bridge before ascending to Philim village. Philim, another Gurung village, boasts incredible views of Mt. Shringi Himal and a checkpoint where you must present your trekking permit. Continue to Deng via Nyak, enjoying views of cascading waterfalls and terraced fields of millet, maize, and beans. Walking time: 7-8 hours, 1227m ascent, 681m descent.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 :

Deng (1875 m) – Namrung (2605 m)

The trail to Bhi crosses the Budhi Gandaki River and ascends steeply, with several bridge crossings and uphill and downhill sections. The path continues through Ghap and Prok villages to Namrung. Highlights include views of Sringi Himal (especially from Prok Village), Mani stones, Tibetan flags, a narrow gorge, Gombas, and forests. Walking time: 8-9 hours, 1524 m ascent, 796 m descent.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 :

Namrung (2605 m) – Lho (3170 m) – Sama (3530 m)

The trail alternates between ascents and descents, passing through numerous villages, chortens, gompas, and monasteries. From Namrung, there are potential views of Ganesh Himal, Sringi, and Himal Chuli, peak 29. Mt. Manaslu is visible from Sho and Lho. Sylala offers the best panoramic viewpoint. Sama village is located very close to Manaslu, offering opportunities to photograph the mountain at sunset. The village is a large settlement of Tibetan Gurung people, featuring traditional Tibetan houses alongside modern lodges. A checkpoint is located here, so remember to register. Walking times: Namrung to Lho: approx. 4 hrs, 680 m ascent, 110 m descent. Lho to Sama: approx. 3 hrs, 520 m ascent, 160 m descent. Total walking time: approx. 7 hours.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 :

Acclimatization/Rest day in Sama (3530 m)

Today is an acclimatization or rest day, offering several options. You can hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4790m), a 9-10 hour round trip with a 1300m elevation gain and loss. Alternatively, hike to Birendra Tal (3600m), approximately a 3-hour round trip with a 250m elevation gain and loss. If hiking to Base Camp, pack lunch and water, as there are no lodges enroute. A third option is to relax and enjoy the day in Sama, where you'll have a great opportunity to photograph the Mt. Manaslu sunrise panorama.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 :

Sama ( 3530 m) – Samdo (3870 m)

Walk to Samdo with a great panorama of Mt. Manaslu and through the Mani walls, pasturelands to Budhi Gandaki River Then cross the wooden bridge. After crossing the wooden bridge, walk steeply up to Samdo Village. From here begin, Traditional trade route to Tibet via Lajyung la pass 5100m. Walking time: 3- 4hrs.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10 :

Samdo ( 3870 m) – Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi 4480 m)

Walk to Dharmasala 3-4 hrs through the Larkya Bazar Old Trade route. The Trail is not steeply climbed but mostly uphill. Dharmasala (Larkya Phedi is surrounded by a Panorama of Larkya and Naike Peaks. At Dharmasala there are no comfort lodges. You sleep at a simple Lodge or Tent for a night. In the Afternoon you have time, so it’s better to hike 300-500 meters ups and down for acclimatization from Dharmasala. If you feel a bit of headache due to the high altitude, we suggest you drink enough water, and tea and eat Garlic Soup. Walking time 3-4 hrs.

Overnight: Lodge/Tent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11 :

Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi 4480 m) – Larkey Pass (5160m ) – Bimthang (3710 m)

Today you have a long walking day of trekking with crossing the Larkey Pass. Early in the morning after breakfast begin the ascent to Larkey Pass.From Dharmasala it takes up to pass 4-5 hrs. After crossing the pass, you will see the breathtaking view of Annapurna II (7,937m), Himlung (7,126m) Cheo Himal,Kanguru , RatnaChuli, GyajiKhang, Namjung Himal and Larkya peak before pass. Then descent to Bhimthang from the snow-covered pass. At Bhimthang you will find good lodge and a delicious Meals with hot shower. Walking time: 8-9 hours.
Note: You will get packed lunch for this day. Prepare your trekking equipment, because cold in the morning and on the pass. Drinking water is most important, take this from Dharmasala.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12 :

Bimthang (3710 m) – Goa (2515 m)

Bhimthang is surround by Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung, Phungi, Himlung and Cheo Himal.In the morning enjoy the Panorama. After breakfast You cross the stream DudhKhola and walk through the pine and rhododendron forest with mountain panorama a little downhill. On the way there are guest houses for lunch stop. Here in the lower heights, the vegetation slowly changes, and you reach the Settlement area of the Gurung ethnic group. Before you reach the village of Goa, you will see new view of Mt. Manaslu. Walking time: 5-6 hours.

Overnight: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13 :

Goa (2515m) – Besisahar (760 m)

Today you walk about 3-4 hours through the village of Tilje to Dharapani. From there, you will drive rough mountain road along the Marsyandi River about 2-3 hours to Besisahar. The trail offers views of the valley, villages, farm terraces and rice fields.Walking time: 3-4 hrs. (Drive by local jeep from Dharapani to Besisahar 2-3hrs).

Overnight: At Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14 :

Besisahar (760 m) – Kathmandu

After Breakfast drive to Kathmandu from Besi Sahar, you can enjoy landscapes. The journey often runs along banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers. We also drive through some beautiful villages with farm terraces on both sides of the road. When you arrive in Kathmandu, you have farewell dinner at your hotel restaurant. Driving time: 5-6 hrs. by private car/Jeep.

Overnight: Kathmandu View Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Farewell Dinner

Day 15 :

Departure

As we come to the end of this program, you will be transferred to the airport according to your scheduled flight time.

Meals: Breakfast