Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Machha Khola
Kathmandu to Machha Khola- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Manaslu Circuit Short Trek)
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar by local bus and jeep
- Optional walk to Arughat Bazar (3-4 hours if road conditions require)
Landmarks Arughat Bazar Budhi Gandaki River - Day 2
Machha Khola to Jagat
Machha Khola to Jagat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (6-7 hours)
Optional Activities
- Visit natural hot spring at Tatopani
Landmarks Sringi Himal Kholabesi Tatopani - Day 3
Jagat to Deng
Jagat to Deng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Deng
- Cross suspension bridge above Budhi Gandaki River
- Visit Philim village and explore Gurung community
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Philim - Day 4
Deng to Namrung
Deng to Namrung- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Deng to Namrung (6-7 hours)
Landmarks Deng Khola Budhi Gandaki River - Day 5
Namrung to Sama Gaou
Namrung to Sama Gaou- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaou (6-7 hours)
- Cross Hinna Khola
- Visit Lho village and historical gompas
- Cross Pungen glacier
Landmarks Hinna Khola Lho Naike Peak Manaslu North Peak Manaslu Pungen Glacier - Day 6
Sama Gaou to Samdo
Sama Gaou to Samdo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Sama Gaou to Samdo (3 hours)
- Pass Manaslu Glacier
Optional Activities
- Visit Manaslu base camp trail (optional diversion)
Landmarks Manaslu Glacier Manaslu Base Camp - Day 7
Samdo
Samdo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Acclimatization and exploration in Samdo village
- Visit ancient monasteries
- Experience Tibetan culture and architecture
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walks around Samdo
- Interact with local Tibetan refugee community
- Photography of daily life and landscapes
Landmarks Samdo - Day 8
Samdo to Dharamsala
Samdo to Dharamsala- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4 hours, approximately 7 km)
Landmarks Budhi Gandaki River Larkya La Glacier - Day 9
Dharamsala to Larkya La Pass to Bhimthang
Dharamsala to Larkya La Pass to Bhimthang- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Cross Larkya La Pass (5,129 m) - highest point of trek
- Trek from Dharamsala to Bhimthang (6-7 hours)
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Annapurna II Himlung Cheo Himal Kang Guru - Day 10
Bhimthang to Tilije to Dharapani
Bhimthang to Tilije to Dharapani- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Nepalese Dal Bhat in Gho village), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse
Included Activities
- Trek from Bhimthang to Dharapani via Tilije (6-7 hours)
- Cross suspension bridge over Dudh Khola
- Cross Marshyandi river
Landmarks Hampuk Dudh Khola Kichke Himal Kharche Gho Tilije Thonje Marshyandi River - Day 11
Dharapani to Besisahar to Kathmandu or Pokhara
Dharapani to Besisahar to Kathmandu or Pokhara- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Manaslu Circuit Short Trek)
Included Activities
- Drive from Dharapani to Besisahar by local sharing jeep
- Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu or Pokhara by local bus
Landmarks Besisahar
