Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
- Start point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Main entrance, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel in Thamel
- Evening briefing with tour guide about the trek
- Receipt of trek duffel bag and cap
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Thamel area for climbing equipment
Landmarks Thamel - Day 2
Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Bouddhanath Temple
- Visit Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Visit Durbar Square
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Thamel
Landmarks Pashupatinath Bouddhanath Swayambhunath Durbar Square Bagmati River Thamel - Day 3
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Public bus transportation to Soti Khola
Landmarks Soti Khola - Day 4
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mule trail trek with cliff ascent
- Descent to Lapubesi
- Suspension bridge crossing at Nauli Khola
- Trail walk beside Budi Gandaki River
Landmarks Lapubesi Nauli Khola Budi Gandaki River Machha Khola Kashi Gaun - Day 5
Machha Khola to Jagat
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Tatopani hot springs
- Trail walk along Budi Gandaki River
- Multiple suspension bridge crossings
- Arrival at Manaslu Conservation Area entrance
Landmarks Khorlabesi Tatopani Doban Thulo Dunga Yara Bagar Manaslu Conservation Area Jagat - Day 6
Jagat to Deng
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trail climbing through Salleri and Sirdibas
- Trek through Philim
- Waterfall viewing along the trail
- Ascent above river junctions
Landmarks Salleri Sirdibas Philim Ekle Bhatti Lokpa Tsum Valley Buri Gandaki River Shar Khola River Pewa Deng - Day 7
Deng to Namrung
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Forest trek through fir and rhododendron trees
- River crossing
- Arrival at Namrung
Optional Activities
- Wildlife observation of birds and Langur monkeys
Landmarks Tom Khola Longa Chuta Namrung Buri Gandaki River - Day 8
Namrung to Samagaun
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Shyaula
- Trek through multiple valleys
- Arrival in Samagaun
- Monastery viewing in Samagaun
Landmarks Shyaula Gompas Samagaun - Day 9
Samagaun (Acclimatization Day)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day activities
Optional Activities
- Trek to Gompa at Pugyen (4070m)
- Trek to Pugin Glacier
- Trek to Birendra Tal lake (3450m)
- Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m)
- Visit Milarepa's Cave
Landmarks Pugyen Gompa Pugin Glacier Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp Milarepa's Cave 
- Day 10
Samagaun to Samdo
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- River crossing at Buri Gandaki
- Trek through widening valley
- Arrival at Samdo via white Kani Gateway
Optional Activities
- Trek to peak above Samdo village for Mount Manaslu views
- Trek to Fukang Glacier moraine (6 to 7 hours, climbing 640 meters)
Landmarks Buri Gandaki River Birendra Tal junction Manaslu Base Camp junction Kermo Khadka Kani Gateway Samdo Mount Manaslu Fukang Glacier - Day 11
Samdo (Acclimatization Day)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day activities
Optional Activities
- Village exploration
- Hill exploration for panoramic views
Landmarks Samdo - Day 12
Samdo to Dharamsala
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trail through fields
- Climb towards Larkya-La Pass
- Trek to Dharamsala (4480m)
Optional Activities
- Himalayan blue sheep viewing
Landmarks Larkya-La Pass Mount Manaslu Syacha Glacier Dharamsala - Day 13
Dharamsala to Larke Peak Base Camp
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Larke Peak Base Camp
Landmarks Larke Peak Base Camp - Days 14 - 15
Larke Peak Base Camp to Larke Peak Summit
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Safety procedures briefing
- Roping technique training
- Climb to Larke Peak summit
Landmarks Larke Peak - Day 16
Larke Peak to Bimtang
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Bimtang
Optional Activities
- Detour to Pungkar Tal glacial lake (4100m)
Landmarks Bimtang Pungkar Tal - Day 17
Bimtang to Bensi Sahar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Dudh Khola
- Trek with views of Phunki Peak
- Descent through cultivated fields and forests
- Visit to Tilche
- Passage through Kani (gateway arches)
- River crossing
- Trek to Dharapani
- Suspension bridge crossing over Marsyangdi River
- Arrival at Bensi Sahar
Landmarks Dudh Khola Soti Khola Phunki Peak Gho Village Tilche Thonje Dharapani Marsyangdi River Annapurna Circuit Bensi Sahar - Day 18
Bensi Sahar to Syange
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Descent to Syange
Landmarks Syange - Day 19
Syange to Kathmandu
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Short drive to Besisahar
- Road trip to Kathmandu
- Return to hotel in Thamel
Optional Activities
- Celebration refreshments in Thamel cafes or bars
Landmarks Besisahar Thamel - Day 20
Kathmandu
- End point
- त्रिभुवन अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (Exit Point, 00:00 - 23:00)
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel
Landmarks Tribhuvan International Airport
