Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, spend the evening on your own exploring the Thamel district. There's plenty of local restaurants and shops to wander through, so grab dinner whenever it suits you and get a feel for the city.
- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Arrival gate )
Optional Activities
- Explore around Thamel
- Enjoy local cuisine in the evening
Landmarks Thamel 
- Day 2
Kathmandu
Your guide handles the trekking permits early on. Then you'll head out on a guided tour through Kathmandu's historical sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Boudhha Stupa. Back at the hotel by afternoon, you'll spend time checking your trekking gear and getting everything organized for the trek ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley historical and architectural sites
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Swayambhunath
- Visit Pashupatinath
- Visit Boudhha Stupa
- Obtain trekking permits
Landmarks Kathmandu Durbar Square Swayambhunath Pashupatinath Boudhha Stupa - Day 3
Kathmandu to Sotikhola
Early morning drive to Dhading Besi, then the roads get narrower as you head toward Arughat. After checking out the local market there, you'll start trekking toward Sotikhola. The landscape shifts as you go, with scattered houses, green mountains, waterfalls, and terraced fields creating a nice mix of local and natural scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Dhading Besi
- Continue drive to Arughat
- Explore local market of Arughat
- Trek towards Sotikhola
Landmarks Dhading Besi Arughat - Day 4
Sotikhola to Machha Khola
After crossing a suspension bridge at Soti Khola, you'll trek through pine forest with a mix of climbs and descents. Waterfalls appear throughout the day, and you'll pass Gurung villages and rice terraces. Another suspension bridge gets you across to Machha Khola by day's end.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through pine forest
- Cross suspension bridge at Soti Khola
- Trek through terrace rice fields
- Visit Gurung village of Lapubeshi
- Cross suspension bridge over Machha Khola
Landmarks Soti Khola Lapubeshi Machha Khola - Day 5
Machha Khola to Jagat
The terrain here is gentler as you cross Tharo khola and work up ridges. You'll cross a suspension bridge over the Budhigandaki River, navigate a series of descents and ascents, and cross the Thado bharyang river before a final climb to Jagat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through gentle terrain
- Cross Tharo khola
- Climb ridge and cross suspension bridge at Budhigandaki River
- Cross Thado bharyang river
- Ascend final ridge to Jagat
Landmarks Tharo khola Budhigandaki River Jagat - Day 6
Jagat to Deng
Start early and trek along a rocky ridge ascending toward Salleri. Millet fields cascade around you as you reach Ekle Bhatti. From there, the gorge gets steep and uninhabited, with bamboo forests thick on either side as you push toward Deng.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along rocky ridge to Salleri
- Walk through cascade millet fields
- Trek through steep uninhabited gorge
- Cross through bamboo forests
Landmarks Ekle Bhatti Deng - Day 7
Deng to Namrung
Cross the Budhi Gandaki River and climb to Rana. The trail takes you through forest past waterfalls and Tibetan prayer walls in a local village. Rhododendron forest surrounds you as you ascend to Namrung, where views open up to Himal Chuli, Shirung, and Ganesh himal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross Budhi Gandaki River
- Climb to Rana
- Trek through forest
- Pass Tibetan village with mani walls
- Trek through rhododendron forest to Namrung
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Rana Namrung Himal Chuli Ganesh himal - Day 8
Namrung to Samagaun
Trek through rhododendron forest to Lihi village, where Tibetan chortens and barley fields dot the area. More Tibetan villages follow with consistent views of Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Himchuli Himal. Your guide assesses the group's condition before you move on toward Samagaun.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek through rhododendron forest
- Visit Lihi village with Tibetan chortens
- Walk through Tibetan villages
- Acclimatization trek
Landmarks Lihi Ganesh Himal Manaslu Himchuli Himal Samagaun 
- Day 9
Samagaun to Samdo
Depending on how your group's doing, you'll trek toward Samdo village and then continue toward Larke Pass. Juniper birch forest surrounds you as you cross a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. Samdo itself is a Tibetan settlement where people migrated from Chinese territory about 50 years ago.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Samdo village
- Trek towards Larke Pass
- Cross juniper birch forest
- Cross wooden bridge on Budhi Gandaki River
Landmarks Samdo Larke Pass Budhi Gandaki River 
- Day 10
Samdo
This day lets your body adjust to the high altitude and helps prevent mountain sickness. Your guide leads a short hike up to higher elevation in the morning, then you return to the lodge. The rest of the day you'll follow AMS protocols and take it easy at the lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided acclimatization hike with elevation gain
Landmarks Samdo - Day 11
Samdo to Dharmasala
Trek downhill starting early and cross a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. Juniper bush covers the slopes as you climb toward views of Larke La Glacier. After 3 to 4 hours of high-altitude hiking, you'll reach Dharmasala for the day to rest and acclimatize.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek down and cross wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki River
- Climb through juniper bush
- Trek to Dharmasala
- Acclimatization in Dharmasala
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Larke La Glacier Dharmasala - Day 12
Dharmasala to Bhimtang
Your alarm goes off at 3:30 am so you can start early and avoid the harsh winds. Climbing the ridge takes you past frozen lakes and the Larke glacier. The final push is tough, but you'll reach the pass and see Himlung himal, Kanguru, Annapurna II, and Mt. Manaslu spread across the horizon. Then you descend to Bhimtang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Larke La Pass
- Climb ridge to Larke La Top
- Descend to Bhimtang
Landmarks Larke La Pass Larke La Glacier Himlung himal Annapurna II Mt. Manaslu Bhimtang - Day 13
Bhimtang to Bhimtang
Your alarm goes off at 3:30 am so you can start early and avoid the harsh winds. Climbing the ridge takes you past frozen lakes and the Larke glacier. The final push is tough, but you'll reach the pass and see Himlung himal, Kanguru, Annapurna II, and Mt. Manaslu spread across the horizon. Then you descend to Bhimtang.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Larke La Pass
- Climb ridge to Larke La Top
- Descend to Bhimtang
Landmarks Larke La Pass Larke La Glacier Himlung himal Annapurna II Mt. Manaslu Bhimtang - Day 14
Bhimtang to Tilije
Descend through meadows with pine and rhododendron forest down to Hampuk. From there you follow Dudh Khola downward through Karche and Gho. Staying on the west bank, the afternoon brings a gradual descent to Tilije, a Gurung settlement known for making apple brandy.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descend through meadows and forests
- Trek through Hampuk
- Follow Dudh Khola
- Pass through Karche and Gho
- Descend to Tilije
Landmarks Hampuk Dudh Khola Karche Gho Tilije - Day 15
Tilije to Syange
You'll trek along the Dudh Khola, which is a tributary of the Marsyangdi River, heading toward where they meet in Dharapani. The trail runs gently downstream through the river valley. You'll pass through Syange village, where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek along Dudh Khola
- Trek towards Dharapani confluence
- Pass through Syange
Landmarks Dudh Khola Marsyangdi River Dharapani Syange - Day 16
Syange to Kathmandu
After finishing the Manaslu Trek, you drive back to Kathmandu. The route shows off varied landscapes and local villages along the way. You can choose between private or shared transportation depending on what works for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive back to Kathmandu
Optional Activities
- Private transportation (available at extra cost)
- Day 17
Kathmandu
Head to the airport for your departure from Kathmandu. If you're interested, your guide can help arrange another tour package or talk through options for your next adventure.
- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Departure Gate)
Optional Activities
- Choose another tour package
- Plan next adventure with the operator
