The Manaslu circuit trekking is one of the best treks known for its solidarity and preservation. This region sees very few visitors so that the trails are less trodden making the journey a peaceful, natural and beautiful experience perfect for those seeking a getaway from the everyday busy lives. Not just the spellbinding natural beauty, but the traditional Tamang and Sherpa settlements with their unique cultures are another highlight of the trip

1. MANASLU CIRCUIT
TREKKING
Beautiful and Serene.
Yet Underrated.

2. Manaslu Circuit
Trekking
Manaslu CircuitTrekking is
best known for its solidarity
and preservation.

3. TRIP ITINERARY
The Manaslu CircuitTrek is a 20 day itinerary which is longer than its much
famous counterparts ABC & EBC trekking.

4. Day 01-Arrival to
Kathmandu
Brief about the entire trek on
this day. Enjoy the best
Thamel has on offer.

5. Day 02-
Sightseeing tour
in Kathmandu
-Visit the numerous UNESCO’s
world heritage sites in Kathmandu:
Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath
stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa,
Kathmandu Durbar Square and
others.
-Fun day witnessing the beautiful
mixture of religion, culture and
architecture in the various areas of
the capital city.

6. Day 03- Drive Kathmandu to Arughat
(640m) and trek to soti khola (710m)
• Start the day early after breakfast.
• Drive from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi on a nice, paved road enjoying the
views of the hilly areas, terraces, fields and rivers.
• Drive from Dhading Besi to Arughat; a little rough one on rocky trails.
• Decide on whether to trek to Soti Khola or to drive there and rest the night.

7. Day 04-Trek to
Machha Khola
(870m)
-Start the day early to reach
our destination which will
take about 6-7 hours.
-Section includes trekking
through suspension bridges,
sandy river bed, climbing
over stone ridges behind a
rocky cliff and waterfalls.

8. Day O5-Trek to
Tatopani
-From Machhakhola follow a
narrow trail.
-After a few ascends and
descends, we reach a popular
hot-spring,Tatopani.
-Spend the night here and can
enjoy the natural sauna in the
hot -spring

9. Day 06-Trek to
Jagat
-Climb another ridge and
cross the Budhi Gandaki on
another suspension bridge.
-Climb a series of staircase
and a ridge to reach Jagat.

10. Day 07-Trek to Ekle Bhatti (1600m)
• First reach Salleri after climbing a rocky ridge and then go
towards Sirdibas
• Continue to Ghatta Khola and then walk upstream through a
long suspension bridge to reach a Gurung village in Phillim
• From the lower points of the village, the trail turns north and
through leveled trails amidst maize fields, we reach Ekle Bhatti

11. Day 08-Trek to
Bihi Phedi
(2130m)
-Start our trip from a steep
gorge and then descend
through grassy slopes to cross
the Budhi Gandaki
-Pass through bamboo forests
to reach the Deng Khola
-Cross the river to reach Deng
Village

12. Day 09-Trek to
Namrung
(2630m)
-Brief walk from Deng and then
cross the Budhi Gandaki and
climb to reach Rana.
-After lots of river crossing and a
beautiful walk through forest,
we reach Namrung.
-Namrung is the best viewpoint
for Siring and Ganesh Himal as
well as Mt. Himal Chuli.

13. Day 10-Trek to Lho (3180m)
• From Namrung a steep climb and passage through forests to Lihi, a village
well known for its chortens and barley terraces.
• Cross the side valley of Simnang
• Pass through Sho
• Reach Lho where we spend the night

14. Day 11-Trek to
Samagaun
(3500m)
-Cross the Shyala village
-Reach the Sama village where
one gets to witness the amazing
views of Mount Manaslu
-Breathtaking view of the high
mountains along with glaciers is
the highlight of the trip.

15. Day 12-
Acclimatizing day
at Samagaun
-Rest and acclimatize to the
increasing altitudes.
-Explore the surrounding areas
-Main attraction of the day is the
Pungyen Gompa with a spectacular
view of the glaciers
-Hike up to the gompa named after
the two peaks of Manaslu which
means bracelet

16. Day 13-Trek to Samdo (3860m)
• Follow Budhi Gandaki River and cross it on a suspension bridge
• Take the trail on the right to Larkya la.
• Pass through Mani walls and juniper and birch forests.
• From a stone arch Kani will be visible; cross it to reach samdo

17. Day 14-Trek to
Dharamasala
(4480m)
-Cross a wooden bridge over Budhi
Gandaki River & begin a hike
upwards
-Cross a few streams and enjoy the
view of Larkya Glacier
-Make your way upwards to reach a
guesthouse called Dharmashala.
-A short trek to Larke Phedi
provides enough time to
acclimatize.

18. • Day 15- Cross the Larke Pass (5213m)
down to Bimtang (3720m)
• Make a short climb and reach a valley on the north side of Larkya glacier
with exquisite views of Larkya peak.
• Ascend the moraines of a glacier which becomes quite steep at the end
before reaching the pass
• From here enjoy the breathtaking views of Himlung, Cheo, Kanggru and
the Annapurna.
• A longer walk than other days and reach the guesthouse among the low
pastures at the dim lights of dusk
• Finally reach Bhimtang, the exquisite view of Mount Manaslu makes every
step worth it.

19. View from Bhimtang

20. Day 16-Bhimtang
to Gho (2560m)
-Make your way down towards a
high pasture and then a bridge
over Dudh Khola
-Walk through rhododendron
forests, narrow valleys and fields
before making a climb to the
river bank that leads to the
village of Gho

21. Day 17-Tilche to Chamje (1430m)
• Move in a stone paved path passing through a beautiful village and then
cross a bridge over Dudh Khola
• Move past an arch and Mani walls to get to theThonje village
• Pass through a police checkpoint
• Make your way towards Dharapani from where you enter the Annapurna
circuit section
• Pass through a village, a bridge and Mani walls, reach a village situated at
the foot of a large waterfall,Tal
• Walk down 2 more hour then reach Chamje

22. Day 18-Chamje
to Beshisahar
(875m)
-Follow the trail that leads to the
Jagat village.
-After crossing the Marsyangdi
khola, you reach Marsyangdi valley.
-A descent through rhododendron
forests takes you to the Syange
village
-After a slight climb and a leveled
walk from Bahun Danda, you reach
the town of Besisahar.

23. Day 19- Drive
back to
Kathmandu from
Beshisahar
-Drive along the banks of
Marsyangdi andTrishuli River
-Witness the beautiful scenery
of rice fields, terraced farms,
rivers and valleys and refreshing
views of the hilly areas and
mountains
-After a few hours’ journey, you
reach Kathmandu

24. Day 20-Final
transfer to airport
for your flight
home
-On your last day of the trip,
you will be dropped off at
Tribhuvan International
Airport
-Have a good time
Reference:
nepalecoadventure.com