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Kathmandu
Kathmandu
Moderate
2 to 12
Nepal
5,160m
The magical Manaslu Circuit trek itinerary that Nepal Big Mountain Travel offers allows you to explore the natural beauty of the Himalayas and the hidden landscapes in Nepal. It features everything one wants in a classic trek in Nepal. Active in tours & travel in Nepal for nine years, we have so far provided the best trekking experience to more than 20,000 adventure lovers who want to make it to the Himalayas of Nepal. NBM Travel is now considered a leading trekking agency in Nepal that is specialized in providing the best trekking packages in the Himalayan region of Nepal. Connect with NBM Travel and start your Himalayan journey with our Manaslu Circuit trekking package now.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400 m)
Day 2: Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710 m)
Day 3: Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (930 m)
Day 4: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340 m)
Day 5: Jagat to Deng (1860 m)
Day 6: Dang to Namrung (2660 m)
Day 7: Namrung to Samagaun (3520)
Day 8: Acclimatization Day in Sama Gaun
Day 9: Samagaun to Samdo (3860m)
Day 10: Samdo to Dharmasala (4450m)
Day 11: Dharmasala to Bimtang (3750) via Larkya La Pass (5160)
Day 12: Bimtang to Dharapani (1963)
Day 13: Drive to Besi Sahar to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure
As you take a flight to Kathmandu, you’ll see beautiful views of the valleys, the snow-capped mountains, and terraced fields below. As you arrive in Kathmandu, a representative from Nepal Big Mountain will welcome you at the airport with garlands (Mala) and a traditional Buddhist ceremonial scarf (Khata). The representative will then take you to your hotel. You can take a rest for a while and then stroll around the city throughout the day.
The next day, our representative will pick you up early in the morning and take you to a tourist bus on which you will drive to Soti Khola through quite dusty and bumpy paved roads via Arughat. Soti Khola is the gateway to the Manaslu Circuit trek. Throughout the journey, you can see rural communities, small towns, terraced fields, lush hillsides, and giant mountains such as Annapurna, Manaslu Himal, Langtang, and Ganesh Himal. Overnight at a guesthouse in Soti Khola.
Your Manaslu Circuit trekking will officially begin today. You wake up early in the morning and start walking toward Maccha Khola. The path itself is stunning as you will have to walk through woodlands with waterfalls crossing our way. You will head upstream along the Budhi Gandaki and then descend to the wide, sandy riverbed before walking along a winding mountain path to reach Maccha Khola. Dinner and a comfortable night stay at a guesthouse in Maccha Khola.
Today you will have a nourishing breakfast and then continue your Manaslu Circuit trek journey. You will climb up gradually towards the small Khrolabesi village and then to Tatopani where you can find the natural hot springs. Moving further across a forested area and then walking along the stone-paved staircases, you will reach Thado Bharyang. You then continue walking towards Budhi Gandaki and after following a beautiful trail along the river and crossing a long cantilever bridge, you will finally reach Jagat, a neatly flagstoned Gurung village. The incredible hospitality of local people will enchant you here. Overnight at a guesthouse in Jagat.
On day 5, you will have a refreshing breakfast and start your trekking towards Dang. You will pass through the Sho village where you can meet with the traditional natives and experiance their culture. The path along the Buddhist Mani walls will keep you excited with the majestic views of Shringri Himal. You will cross various terraced fields, green hills, and bamboo forests before reaching Deng which offers breathtaking views of mountains such as Manaslu mountain, Himalchuli, Saula Himal, and Dwijen Himal. Overnight at a guesthouse in Deng.
After having your breakfast, you will start an uphill trek to Rana village where you will get to interact with the local people and share a chat. You then continue walking through dense forests full of rhododendron flowers and on the way, you can see the Langur monkeys and hear the soothing sounds of the chirping birds. Walking further, you can catch glorious glimpses of Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal before reaching Namrung. Overnight stay in Namrung today.
The next day, you will leave the beautiful stone houses of Namrung behind and start an uphill trek towards Lho (3180m) through the fields surrounded. You will start seeing stunning views of snow-capped mountains such as Ganesh Himal before entering Lho where the majority of the local people are Buddhists. The Buddhist culture will kick in as you will see beautiful monasteries here. You can visit the Lho monastery to hear the serene chants of monks. You then continue walking to reach Samagaun via Pungen Glacier. Sama Gaun is the most beautiful village you come across during your Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal. Overnight in Samagaun.
Day 8 is the acclimatization day. After seven days of harsh trekking, you might feel the cold kicking in and want to take a rest. However, it doesn’t mean that you will stay idle the whole day. Sama Gaun is a beautiful village with juniper hillsides, grassy moorland, rhododendron forests, a moraine ridge, and a flat bouldery river that you can explore throughout the day. There are various monasteries as well in the village, including Labrang Gompa and Kargya Chholing Monastery, that you can visit for cultural exploration.
Today, after having breakfast, you move to the Samdo village along the trail that turns to the north on the upper region of the Budhi Gandaki River. You will witness fantastic views of the mountains, especially the Manaslu Himal, throughout the journey before reaching Samdo which is a Tibetan refugee village. You will explore the village and the surrounding hills for the rest of the day and then have dinner and spend your night at a guest house there.
You will start your day with a nourishing breakfast today and then continue your trek toward Dharmashala. After crossing a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River, you will transverse along a mani wall and then continue climbing over the Larkya Glacier until you come to a ridge from where you get great views of a huge gorge. After a steady climb, you will finally reach Dharamshala where you will have lunch and then walk to Larkya Phedi. Overnight at a guesthouse in Dharamshala.
Day 11 will be the most awaited day of your Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal as today, you will be on Larkya La pass which is the highest point on the trek. You will start your day early with a challenging uphill trek to Larkya La. After reaching there you get to see the enchanting views of snow-capped mountains such as Mt. Himlung, Mt. Kang Guru, Annapurna II, Cheo Himal, and Gyaji Kung. After a successful ascent up to the pass, you descend to Bimtang where you will be staying today in a guesthouse.
Today, you will cross a glacial stream and climb over the side of the moraine, and then descend through spectacular rhododendron forests, and impressive pine trees towards the Dudh Khola (Milk River). You then continue walking through a more agricultural landscape to reach Dharapani via Tilje Overnight at a guesthouse in Dharapani.
The next day, following a delicate breakfast, you will catch a local jeep or bus to Beshisahar from where you can get a vehicle for driving back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Your Manaslu Circuit trek is finally over. On day 14, a representative from NBM Travel will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport from where you can fly back to your home.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is considered moderately challenging, both physically and mentally, and that’s because of the steep trails, and rugged and remote landscapes one has to pass to complete the journey.
No, you can’t see Mt. Everest from the Manaslu circuit. However, you can get spectacular views of other high mountain peaks from the Manaslu circuit such as Manaslu Himal, Ganesh Himal, Himlung, and Annapurna II.
The total distance of the Manaslu Circuit is 110 miles (177 kilometers). However, the distance may vary between the Manaslu circuit trek itineraries. Some itineraries start the Manaslu circuit trek from Arughat Bazar while others only start at Soti Khola.
The best time to climb Manaslu or opt for the Manaslu circuit trek is the spring and autumn season. These seasons offer settled weather, less snowy trials, and clear skies, resulting in alluring mountain views.
More than 60 people died on treacherous slopes while towering above the pine forests of Budhi Gandaki river valley. This is the reason why the locals nicknamed the mighty Manaslu “killer mountain“.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is considered moderately challenging, both physically and mentally, and that’s because of the steep trails, and rugged and remote landscapes one has to pass to complete the journey.
No, you can’t see Mt. Everest from the Manaslu circuit. However, you can get spectacular views of other high mountain peaks from the Manaslu circuit such as Manaslu Himal, Ganesh Himal, Himlung, and Annapurna II.
The total distance of the Manaslu Circuit is 110 miles (177 kilometers). However, the distance may vary between the Manaslu circuit trek itineraries. Some itineraries start the Manaslu circuit trek from Arughat Bazar while others only start at Soti Khola.
The best time to climb Manaslu or opt for the Manaslu circuit trek is the spring and autumn season. These seasons offer settled weather, less snowy trials, and clear skies, resulting in alluring mountain views.
More than 60 people died on treacherous slopes while towering above the pine forests of Budhi Gandaki river valley. This is the reason why the locals nicknamed the mighty Manaslu “killer mountain.”
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