Manaslu Circuit Trek 14 days

After breakfast, enjoy a full day exploring the cultural heart of Nepal—Kathmandu Valley. This day helps you experience UNESCO heritage sites while also preparing for your Manaslu Circuit Trek.

You will visit some of the most iconic landmarks such as Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Each site reflects Nepal’s rich history, Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and ancient architecture.

In the aftenoon, retun to your hotel for a detailed trek briefing. Your guide will check your gear, explain the route, altitude safety, and answer any questions before the jouney begins.

After an early breakfast, start your scenic drive from Kathmandu towards Machha Khola. The road follows the Trishuli Highway, passing through riverside landscapes, terraced hills, small towns, and local villages.

You will enjoy beautiful views of the Trishuli River, green valleys, and mountain scenery along the way. After reaching Arughat, the drive continues on a rough off-road track along the Budhi Gandaki River until Machha Khola.

After an early breakfast, begin trekking along the Budhi Gandaki River, following a scenic trail through lush forests, traditional villages, and terraced farmland. Cross several suspension bridges and pass through the small settlements of Khorlabesi, Tatopani, Dovan, and Yaru.

Along the way, enjoy beautiful river gorges, waterfalls, rocky cliffs, and views of the surrounding hills. After crossing a long suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki, a gradual climb brings you to Jagat, a charming stone-paved village and the official gateway to the Manaslu Conservation Area.

After breakfast, leave Jagat and follow the trail through beautiful forests, terraced fields, and traditional mountain villages. Pass through Salleri, Sirdibas, and Philim, one of the largest villages in the region. The trail offers impressive views of the Budhi Gandaki River, waterfalls, and surrounding hills.

Cross several suspension bridges and walk through narrow gorges before reaching Deng, a small village where Tibetan culture becomes more noticeable as you move deeper into the Manaslu region.

After breakfast, continue trekking through dense pine and rhododendron forests, crossing several suspension bridges over the Budhi Gandaki River. The trail passes through small settlements such as Bihi Phedi, Ghap, and charming Tibetan-influenced villages decorated with prayer flags, mani walls, and chortens.

As you gain altitude, the mountain scenery becomes more dramatic, with beautiful views of surrounding peaks and deep river valleys. A steady uphill climb finally brings you to Namrung, a picturesque village known for its rich Tibetan culture and stunning Himalayan views.

After breakfast in Namrung, start a gradual uphill trek through beautiful pine forests and traditional Tibetan-style villages. The trail passes mani walls, prayer wheels, and small chortens that reflect the strong Buddhist culture of the region.

On the way, enjoy stunning views of Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and surrounding peaks as the landscape opens up. Passing through villages like Lihi and Sho, the scenery becomes more alpine and dramatic with wide mountain valleys and open hillsides.

Arrive at Lho village, a peaceful settlement famous for its large monastery and breathtaking panoramic views of Mount Manaslu.

After breakfast in Lho, start a gentle and scenic walk towards Samagaon. The trail offers some of the best close-up views of Mount Manaslu, along with Himal Chuli and Ngadi Chuli. You’ll pass through Shyala village, a wide open valley surrounded by towering snowy peaks.

The route is short but extremely beautiful, with easy terrain, yak pastures, prayer flags, and traditional stone houses. As you approach Samagaon, the landscape becomes more open and alpine, with strong Tibetan Buddhist culture visible everywhere.

Samagaon is one of the most important villages in the region and a perfect place to rest and acclimatize.

Today is a rest and acclimatization day at Samagaon, one of the most beautiful villages in the Mount Manaslu region. This day helps your body adjust to higher altitude while you explore stunning surroundings.

After breakfast, you can take optional short hikes or simply relax in the village.

After breakfast, we leave Samagaon and trek toward Samdo Village. The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River through beautiful alpine landscapes with excellent views of Manaslu and surrounding peaks. We gradually gain altitude and reach Samdo, a traditional Tibetan village near the Nepal-Tibet border.

After breakfast in Samdo, begin a gradual ascent through a wide, dry alpine valley with open landscapes and dramatic mountain views. The trail is relatively short but feels more remote as you move higher into the upper Manaslu region.

Walk past yak pastures, small streams, and stone shelters with stunning views of surrounding peaks. You may also see the trade route towards Tibet on clear days, reflecting the region’s ancient trading history.

Arrive at Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi), the final stop before crossing the high Larkya La Pass. This is a basic high-altitude lodge used mainly for rest and preparation

An early moning start takes us across the spectacular Larkya La Pass, the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Enjoy breathtaking views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapuna ranges before descending to Bimthang.

We descend through beautiful forests, rivers, and villages toward Dharapani. The trail offers changing landscapes from alpine scenery to lush green forests.

Forest walk, mountain views, and local village experience.

After breakfast, we drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besisahar, enjoying scenic countryside views along the way. Transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu and rest.

Scenic drive, farewell to the Himalayas, and end of the Manaslu Circuit Trek.