Manaslu Circuit Trek

Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to hotel and evening free.

After breakfast we drive to Arket Bazaar. The road leaves the Kathmandu Valley over a low pass and drops down to the Trisuli River. We follow the river to the Dading Bridge, and head north into the hills. Past Dading the road gets bumpy and dusty as we continue on to Arughat in the Buri Gandaki Valley.
Reaching Arket Bazar we start our trek to Soti Khola. Approximate 2 hours of walk takes us to Soti Khiola.(Occasionally the road to Arughat is blocked so we may have to vary the route slightly for the first few days of our trek).

We continue following the Buri Gandaki as we climb high above the river through fairly dense forest. Throughout the day the trail undulates, passing several small hamlets and farms. We reach at Machha Khola (fish river), which is a tributary running into the Buri Gandaki. Approximately 5 hours of walk

We cross a bridge at The Machha Khola and follow the rocky trail to Tatopani. The water for the natural hot springs here is funnelled through a few taps in the centre of the village. Crossing the river at an undulating section of the trail brings us to Dovan, where there are a few tea houses. Above the village the Buri Gandaki descends in an impressive series of rapids. After some steep sections the river and trail level out until we cross a suspension bridge at Lauri. The trail climbs up on to a high path and then drops down into the valley, taking us to the well-kept village of Jagat. Approximately 5-6 hours walking.

Climbing up to Deng, the trial continues up to the valley through the Salleri, sirdbas and Ghate Khola villages. We then, drop down to cross the long suspension bridge and climb acutely up to the Philim, where we have out lunch. From Philim as we pas series along the the impressive waterfall on the either side of valley. we Descend a little and cross the bridge after passing the small settlement of Chispani and Eklabatti. Crossing the River for twice moretime as we flicker up the valley through the forest to Phewa and forward onto Deng.

From Deng, we walk down and cross the river by bridge. We then climb steeply up till a spectacular trial. We can see Mani stone (prayer Stone) carved into wayside rocks, which is indicate that we are now on the Buddhist area. Passing the snakk settlements of Rana and Bihi Phedi, the trial continues ascending some way steeply up but, at one point we descend and again cross the river to reach the Ghao. we reach Ghap by Lunch time and explore around at the evening.

Crossing he river for three times today, we climb steadily up through the forest to Namrung. A short walk to downwards by another climb takes us to lihi village. At Lihi village we have a short lunch break. After lunch again we descend to the river and climb a little to Sho, further we continue our climb to Lho. The trial passes through the Tibetan style villages and offer the breathtaking view of Mountains.

Today is the short but Pleasant walk. As we continue up the valley, we acquire altitude. we then, climb way up to the monastery then we follow the valley with majestic views of Manaslu ahead. We climb up for about couple of hours to Shyaula village, where we are surrounded by beautiful views. We can salo visualize Himalchuli , Peak 29, Maike and Larkya Peak. Soon we reach the farmland and stone made houses of Samagoan.

Samdo is the last permanent settlement in the valley.Today is the easy half day walk to reach Samdo. Walking through the trial we have a fantastic views of mountain especially Himalchuli behind us. As we reach Samdo, Samdo peak rears up behind us.

Leaving the Samdo viallage, we cross a stream and walk steadily up to the Larkya Bazar. Climbing with a few steps section throughout we reach Dharmasala.

A long day as we cross the pass. The trail climbs onto the moraine of the glacier with views of Larkya Peak. The ascent is gradual at first with a final steep climb to the top of the Larkya pass (5213m). This is the highest point of the trek and the views are outstanding – a wonderful panorama of peaks including Annapurna 2, Himlung Himal and Kang Guru. Descending carefully steeply over snow and scree the trail eventually eases off onto a path which takes us down to Tanbuche. Further down the valley is Bimthang.

A spare day is to be used if required but, if every things goes as per plan then we will saty at Bhimtang and explore around. Bhimtant there is a Half day walk to a beautiful glacial lake called Pongkar lake.

From Bhimtang to Tilje it is one of the spectacular walk as the wall of mountainas lies behind and infront of us.

We descend through Tilje and several other small villages before we join the main Annapurna Circuit trail. We then, follow the old trial which climb above the river and undulates until we descend to Tal for night.

Continue steeply down to the village of Chyamje. From Chyamje to Jagat we climb above the road and follow the old trekking trial. Now we cross the river to Germu and have a final climb upto Bahundanda.

Today we take a short walk and board our local bus with high clearance due to the road condition till Besishar. There we change our our vehicle and drive back Kathmandu having our lunch on the way.

Free day for sightseeing in Kathmandu. You may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath, one of the largest Buddhist Stupas in the world at Bodnath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath, visit Durbar Square in the heart of the old city where the old Royal Palace, with its intricate woodcarving is located. Outside is Kumari Chowk, home of the Kumari, the young girl who is revered as a living goddess. The whole area is a maze of temples and images. Leading away from the square in all directions are narrow alleys, full of the most amazing variety of shops and stalls. Sightseeing tours can be booked locally.

Having the early breakfast, departure transfer to the airport.