Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,345m):
Meet our team at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Evening welcome dinner and trek briefing.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation:
Explore UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu exploring the art, architecture and culture. Our team will finalize trekking permits and gear.
Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola (710m, 8-9 hours):
Scenic drive through the beautiful Nepalese villages to Soti Khola, the starting point of the trek.
Day 4: Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900m, 6-7 hours):
Trek through lush forests, terraced fields, and small Gurung villages along the Budhi Gandaki River.
Day 5: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410m, 6-7 hours):
Cross suspension bridges, navigate narrow trails, and ascend to Jagat, a traditional mountain village.
Day 6: Trek to Deng (1,800m, 6-7 hours):
Pass through diverse landscapes and enter more remote sections of the Manaslu region.
Day 7: Trek to Namrung (2,630m, 6-7 hours):
Continue through forests and picturesque settlements with views of snow-capped peaks emerging.
Day 8: Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaun (3,530m, 6-7 hours):
Trek through alpine terrain to Lho, a Tibetan-influenced village with stunning views of Manaslu.Climb higher to Sama Gaun, the largest settlement in the Manaslu region, rich in Buddhist culture.
Day 8: Acclimatization in Sama Gaun:
Rest Day for acclimatization with optional hikes to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa for close-up mountain views.
Day 9: Trek from Sama Gaun to Samdo (3,875m, 4-5 hours):
Ascend gradually to Samdo, a remote village near the Tibetan border.
Day 10: Acclimatization in Samdo:
A second acclimatization day with the option to hike toward the Tibetan viewpoint.
Day 11: Trek to Dharamsala (4,460m, 4-5 hours):
Climb to the last stop before the Larke La Pass, with basic accommodations at Dharamsala (High Camp).
Day 12: Trek from Dharamsala around Larke La Pass (5,106m) and Bimthang (3,720m) 8-9 hours:
The most challenging day of the trek, crossing the high-altitude pass with incredible Himalayan panoramas, followed by a descent to Bimthang.
Day 13: Trek to Tilije (2,300m, 5-6 hours):
Descend through rhododendron forests and pastures to the lower altitude village of Tilije.
Day 14:Trek form Tilije to Dharapani (1,860m, 2-3 hours), drive to Besisahar (5-6 hours):
Short trek to Dharapani, then drive along scenic mountain roads to Besisahar.
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu:
Return to Kathmandu by private vehicle, enjoying views of rural Nepal.
Day 16: Departure:
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
