The trek begins with a gradual ascent along the Budi Gandaki River Valley.
The trail passes through lush subtropical forests rich in birdlife and offers occasional views of Ganesh Himal Chuli (7,127m/23,380ft).
Enjoy lunch at a teahouse along the way before reaching Machhakhola, a picturesque village with a suspension bridge across the river.
The trek duration is 6-7 hours
The trail continues along the river valley, offering glimpses of waterfalls and cascading streams.
The vegetation gradually changes from subtropical to temperate as you gain altitude.
You'll encounter the entrance gate to the Manaslu Conservation Area, where you'll need to show your permits.
After a pleasant walk, arrive at Jagat, a traditional Tibetan village situated at the confluence of the Budi Gandaki and Jagat Khola rivers.
The trek duration is 5-6 hours
The trail ascends through terraced farmlands and pine forests, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
You'll pass through several small villages with unique Tibetan architecture and friendly locals.
Enjoy lunch at a teahouse in Ekle Bhatti, a charming village with traditional wooden houses.
The trek duration is 7-8 hours.
Today's trek is more challenging, with steeper climbs and switchbacks through dense forests.
The trail offers breathtaking views of the Manaslu Himal range, including Manaslu (8,163m/26,781ft), the eighth-highest mountain in the world.
You'll pass through several small villages, including Sama Gaun, a beautiful village with traditional stone houses and prayer flags.
Finally, arrive at Namrung, a picturesque village nestled amidst towering mountains.
The trek duration is 6-7 hours.
The trail combines both uphill and downhill sections as you pass through dense forests and villages influenced by Tibetan culture and traditions.
You will enjoy scenic views of the surrounding mountains throughout the trek.
Samagaon is a beautiful village located at 3,530 meters above sea level.
Today is a crucial acclimatization day to allow your body to adjust to the increasing altitude. There are several side trips you can do from Samagaon:
Explore Manaslu Base camp
Visit Pungyen Gompa
The trek duration is 4-5 hours.
The trail from Samagaon to Samdo is relatively easy, with gradual ascents and descents.
You will continue to enjoy beautiful mountain views along the way.
Today is another acclimatization day in Samdo. There are several short hikes you can do to help your body adjust to the altitude.
You can hike to the nearby glaciers or explore the surrounding hills.
The trek duration is 4-5 hours.
The trek from Samdo to Dharmasala is a challenging one, with a steep ascent to Larkya La Pass.
Larkya La Pass is the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, at an elevation of 5,160 meters.
The views from the pass are truly breathtaking but be prepared for the cold and windy conditions.
Today is the most challenging day of the trek. You will be crossing Larkya La Pass, the highest point of the trek.
The ascent to the pass is steep and can be tough, especially if you are not acclimatized properly.
You will be leaving the high mountains behind and entering the lower valleys.
The village of Tilije is located in a beautiful valley surrounded by rice terraces.
The trek from Tilije to Besisahar is a pleasant walk through forests and villages. Since during the trek we will descent all alongside the Dudh khola and certainly we will meet Annapurna circuit route. we then follow marsayangai River downstream to reach Besi sahar.
From Besi Sahar we will drive back to Kathmandu using private vehicles. we will follow Trishuli river and the drive is 7-8 hrs long.
