Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Kathmandu to Soti Khola- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Hotel chhimeki)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Scenic viewing of hills, rivers, and rural villages during the drive
- Day 2
Machhekhola to Jagat
Machhekhola to Jagat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Machhekhola to Jagat
- Crossing overhanging cliff in Budhi Gandaki ravine
- Visit to Tatopani natural hot water spring
- Pass through monasteries and chortens
- Viewpoint with panoramic mountain views including Baudha Peak
- Forest walk through red-berried peppermint forest
Landmarks Tatopani Baudha Peak Budhi Gandaki ravine Thulo Dhunga - Day 3
Jagat to Lokpa
Jagat to Lokpa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Jagat to Lokpa
- Visit to Philim village
- Blue pine forest walk
- Panoramic mountain viewpoints
Landmarks Philim Sringi Himal Lokpa - Day 4
Lokpa to Chumling
Lokpa to Chumling- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lokpa to Chumling
- Walk through diverse forests
- Viewpoints of Ganesh Himal
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing - vultures and Himalayan Griffons
Landmarks Sardi gorge Siyar Khola Ganesh Himal Chumling - Day 5
Chumling to Chhokang Paro
Chumling to Chhokang Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chumling to Chhokang Paro
- Walk through lush forests
- Pass water-driven prayer wheels
- Visit village of Gho
- Views of Ganesh Himal I, II, and IV
- Views of Sringi Himal
Landmarks Ganesh Himal I Ganesh Himal II Ganesh Himal IV Siyar Khola Sringi Himal Gho village Chhokang Paro - Day 6
Chhokang Paro to Nile
Chhokang Paro to Nile- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chhokang Paro to Nile
- Walk through chortens and Mani walls
- Visit Ngakyu-leru village
- Explore Rachen Gompa
- Visit Milarepa's Cave (Piren Phu) in Burji
- Pass through Chhule
- Explore Gompas around Nile
Landmarks Ngakyu-leru Rachen Gompa Burji Milarepa's Cave (Piren Phu) Churke Himal Kipu Himal Chhule Nile - Day 7
Nile - Day trip to Mu Gompa
Nile - Day trip to Mu Gompa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Day trip to Mu Gompa
- Walk through river bank
- Pass chortens and Mani walls
- Visit Mu Gompa monastery
- View spectacular waterfall near Mu Gompa
Optional Activities
- Observe local people searching for Yarsagumba in pastures
Landmarks Sengum Rhomi Langju Himal Ganesh II Manaslu Mu Gompa - Day 8
Mu Gompa to Chhokang Paro
Mu Gompa to Chhokang Paro- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Chhokang Paro from Mu Gompa
- Explore Rachen Gompa
Landmarks Rachen Gompa Chhokang Paro - Day 9
Chhokang Paro to Chumling
Chhokang Paro to Chumling- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek back to Chumling from Chhokang Paro
Landmarks Chumling - Day 10
Chumling to Deng
Chumling to Deng- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Chumling to Deng
- Pass through Damien's corner
- Visit chortens and mani walls
- Views of Sringi Himal
Landmarks Sringi Himal Budhi Gandaki Deng - Day 11
Deng to Namrung
Deng to Namrung- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Deng to Namrung
- Cross Budhi Gandaki bridge
- Visit Rana village
- Cross bridge at Bihi Phedi
- Visit Serang Gompa
- Explore Ghap village with prayer wheel
- Walk through rhododendron forest
Landmarks Rana Budhi Gandaki Bihi Phedi Serang Gompa Serang Khola Ghap Kwak Namrung - Day 12
Namrung to Lho
Namrung to Lho- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Namrung to Lho
- Pass through three-tiered chortens
- Visit Hinang monastery
- Visit Sho village
- Views of Kutang Himal and Manaslu
- Explore monasteries and chortens in Lho
Landmarks Lho Hinang monastery Sho Kutang Himal Manaslu - Day 13
Lho to Sama Gaun
Lho to Sama Gaun- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Lho to Sama Gaun
- Pass through Hongsangbu Gompa
- Views of Manaslu
- View Ngadi Chuli and glacier walls
- Pass Pungyen monastery
Landmarks Hongsangbu Gompa Manaslu Shyala Ngadi Chuli Pungyen glacier Pungyen monastery Sama Gaun - Day 14
Sama Gaun - Acclimatization day
Sama Gaun - Acclimatization day- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Acclimatization day in Sama Gaun
- Explore village
- Prayer wheel viewing
- Side trip to Pungyen monastery (after lunch)
Landmarks Sama Gaun Pungyen monastery - Day 15
Sama Gaun to Samdo
Sama Gaun to Samdo- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Sama Gaun to Samdo
- Cross Birendra Tal glacier lake
- Walk through rhododendron forest
- Views of Samdo Peak and mountains
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Manaslu Base Camp trail (not included on main route)
Landmarks Birendra Tal Manaslu Base Camp Samdo Peak Samdo - Day 16
Samdo to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi)
Samdo to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala
- Walk through ancient Larkya Bazaar trading route
- Views of Syache glacier
- Views of Mount Manaslu
Landmarks Larkya Bazaar Syache glacier Mount Manaslu Larkya Phedi - Day 17
Larkya Phedi to Bimthang via Larkya La Pass
Larkya Phedi to Bimthang via Larkya La Pass- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Larkya Phedi to Bimthang
- Pass Larkya La Pass (5,160m)
- Walk through meadows and glaciers
- Views of Manaslu Peak, Larkya Himal and other ranges
Landmarks Larkya La Pass Manaslu Peak Larkya Himal Bimthang - Day 18
Bimthang to Tilije
Bimthang to Tilije- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek from Bimthang to Tilije
- Cross Dudh Khola River bridge
- Views of Larkya Himal, Manaslu North, and Phungi
- Walk through ancient forest (over 1,000 years old)
- Pass Yak Kharka
- Cross Suti Khola bridge
- Visit Gho hamlet
Landmarks Dudh Khola Larkya Himal Manaslu North Phungi Yak Kharka Suti Khola Suti glacier Gho Tilije - Day 19
Tilije to Besisahar to Kathmandu
Tilije to Besisahar to Kathmandu- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Hotel chhimeki)
Optional Activities
- Experience local life and landscapes during bus journey
Landmarks Besisahar Kathmandu
