Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu
Kathmandu- Start point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (we will pick you up from the airport)
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Thamel neighborhood
- Purchase trekking equipment in Thamel
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Kathmandu to Soti Khola- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks Soti Khola - Day 3
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Soti Khola to Machha Khola- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lapubesi (880m)
- Cross suspension bridge at Nauli Khola
- Trek beside Budi Gandaki River to Machha Khola (900m)
Optional Activities
- Alternative overnight stop in Kashi Gaun
Landmarks Lapubesi Nauli Khola Machha Khola Budi Gandaki River Kashi Gaun - Day 4
Machha Khola to Jagat
Machha Khola to Jagat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Tatopani (930m) hot spring
- Trek to Doban, Thulo Dunga, and Yara Bagar (1370m)
- Cross multiple suspension bridges
- Reach Manaslu Conservation Area entrance at Jagat (1410m)
Optional Activities
- Alternative route via higher eastern path
Landmarks Tatopani Khorlabesi Jagat Manaslu Conservation Area - Day 5
Jagat to Lokpa
Jagat to LokpaIncluded Activities
- Trek to Salleri with views of Mount Sringi
- Trek through Sirdibas (traditional Buddhist village)
- Trek through Philim area and Ekle Bhatti
- Trek through pine forest to Lokpa Village
Landmarks Mount Sringi Salleri Sirdibas Philim Lokpa Ekle Bhatti - Day 6
Lokpa to Chumling
Lokpa to ChumlingIncluded Activities
- Trek to Tsum Valley
- Trek to Chumling Buddhist village
- Visit ancient monastery in Chumling
- Explore traditional Tibetan houses, prayer flags, and mani walls
Landmarks Tsum Valley Chumling Ripchet - Day 7
Chumling to Chokhangparo
Chumling to Chokhangparo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cross suspension bridge with views of Ganesh Himal
- Trek past Rainjam village
- Cross Seru Khola
- Trek to Gho Village
- Trek to Chokhangparo Village with mountain views
Landmarks Ganesh Himal Rainjam Seru Khola Gho Village Chokhangparo Himalchuli - Day 8
Chokhangparo to Nile
Chokhangparo to Nile- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Rachen Gompa
- Trek to Shir Khola river
- Trek through Phurbe village
- Trek through Pangdun village
- Trek to Nile
Optional Activities
- Visit Mu Gompa (largest monastery in the region)
Landmarks Rachen Gompa Shir Khola Phurbe Pangdun Nile Mu Gompa - Day 9
Nile to Rachen Gompa
Nile to Rachen GompaIncluded Activities
- Trek downhill to Chhule
- Trek to Phurbe
- Trek along Siyar River banks
- Trek to Rachen Gompa nunnery (3240m)
Optional Activities
- Stay in Sherpa homestay in Phurbe
Landmarks Chhule Phurbe Siyar River Rachen Gompa - Day 10
Rachen Gompa to Chumling
Rachen Gompa to ChumlingIncluded Activities
- Cross river
- Trek past Chhokang Paro village
- Visit white monastery
- Trek to Siyar Khola river for rest
- Trek to Chumling
Landmarks Chhokang Paro Siyar Khola Chumling - Day 11
Chumling to Deng
Chumling to DengIncluded Activities
- Cross suspension bridge from Chumling
- Trek along rocky ridge with views of Sringi Himal
- Trek through Ghatta Khola with farmland
- Trek through bamboo forest
- Trek along Budhi Gandaki River to Deng
Landmarks Sringi Himal Ghatta Khola Budhi Gandaki River Deng - Day 12
Deng to Namrung
Deng to NamrungIncluded Activities
- Climb to Longa Chuta
- Trek through fir and rhododendron forest
- Cross Buri Gandaki River
- Trek to Namrung (2660m)
Landmarks Tom Khola Longa Chuta Buri Gandaki River Namrung - Day 13
Namrung to Lho Gham
Namrung to Lho GhamIncluded Activities
- Trek with views of Sringi and Ganesh Himal
- Trek through Tibetan villages with monasteries
- Trek through forests and barley farmlands
- Trek to Lho Gham Village with views of Manaslu peak
Landmarks Sringi Ganesh Himal Manaslu Lho Gham - Day 14
Lho Gham to Samagaun
Lho Gham to SamagaunIncluded Activities
- Trek to Samagaun
- Explore Samagaun village
Optional Activities
- Short hike to Gompa above Samagaun
- Wander streets and interact with locals
Landmarks Samagaun - Day 15
Samagaun (Acclimatization Day)
Samagaun (Acclimatization Day)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gompa at Pugyen (4070m)
- Trek to Pugin Glacier
- Trek to Birendra Tal (3450m) lake
- Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4900m)
- Visit Milarepa's Cave
Landmarks Pugyen Gompa Pugin Glacier Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp Milarepa's Cave - Day 16
Samagaun to Samdo
Samagaun to Samdo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samagaun to Kermo Khadka
- Trek through Kani Gateway to Samdo (3860m)
Optional Activities
- Hike to peak above Samdo for Manaslu views
- Trek to Fukang Glacier moraine (640m climb, 6-7 hours) for additional acclimatization
Landmarks Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp Buri Gandaki River Kermo Khadka Samdo Fukang Glacier Mount Manaslu - Day 17
Samdo to Dharamsala
Samdo to DharamsalaIncluded Activities
- Cross ridges
- Cross wooden bridges over Budi Gandaki River
- Cross two rivers
- Trek to Larkya Glacier
- Climb to Larke Phedi (4450m)
Landmarks Budi Gandaki River Larkya Glacier Larke Phedi - Day 18
Dharamsala to Bhimthang
Dharamsala to BhimthangIncluded Activities
- Climb north side of Larkya Glacier with views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak
- Climb to Larkya La Pass (5100m)
- Descend from Larkya La Pass
- Trek to Bhimthang
Landmarks Larkya Glacier Cho Danda Larkya Peak Larkya La Bhimthang - Day 19
Bhimthang to Dharapani
Bhimthang to DharapaniIncluded Activities
- Descend from high pasture land
- Cross Dudh Khola river on suspension bridge
- Trek through rhododendron forests
- Trek through oak forests
- Trek to Dharapani (Annapurna region)
Optional Activities
- Extend trek along Annapurna Circuit Trail
Landmarks Dudh Khola Dharapani Annapurna Conservation Area - Day 20
Dharapani to Kathmandu
Dharapani to KathmanduIncluded Activities
- Cross river
- Jeep ride to Besisahar
- Bus journey to Kathmandu
Landmarks Besisahar - Day 21
Kathmandu Departure
Kathmandu Departure- End point
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, त्रिभुवन विमानस्थल, Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal (We will drop you at airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
