Manaslu Circuit Trek - 16 days

Namaste and welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, the Nepal Kameleon Holidays representative receives and transfers you to the hotel. After a short refreshment, we briefly explain to you about the sightseeing trip and the preparation for the trek. Overnight at hotel. (A) 

Breakfast at the hotel. Then we set out for the sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, exploring some of the unique monumental sites that are enlisted in the World Heritage Sites UNESCO. Visit the Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple). Visit Pashupatinath Temple Visit Boudhanath Stupa. Then drive back to the hotel and buy something that you want to take in trekking. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)

After breakfast at the hotel in Kathmandu, we drive to Sotikhola through the winding road exploring the Trishuli River valley. We can begin from Aarughat, but the road extension up to Soti Khola has shortened the itinerary of the Manaslu circuit trek. The road drive is about 9 hrs. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

A long drive from the previous day makes you feel tired. It is the first walking day and begins after breakfast. We walk exploring the enticing landscape and forest, walking down and up to the Buri Gandaki River bank, through which we make an excursion. The trail is mixed, sometimes gentle and sometimes adventurous. Gradually, we reach Machha Khola and take a rest. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

Commencing today’s walk, we walk through the isolated canyon, cross the stream and climb up to Khorlabesi, which is a wonderful Gurung village. We head more peaceful and melodious trail with the birds’ singing. Walking continuously, we reach Tatopani and Dovan, which is a meeting point of stream and river. Our destination today is Jagat, walking via Yaru Khola. Now, we are getting closer to the typical Tibetan Buddhist villages and are more isolated than the lower villages. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

Beginning the trek after breakfast, the route is quite challenging and it enters into the rhododendron forest. Wildflowers have made the surroundings cheerful. Frequently, we repeat the same action: walking down to the River bank and climbing up. The scattered rustic villages around the terraced landscape can be seen as amazing. Reaching Deng, we stop our journey for today. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

Moving out from Deng, we continue walking down and up the Budi Gandaki River valley. The lifestyles of the local people around the villages throughout the trail are highly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. As we head upwards, we come closer to the white Himalayas. From the trail, we can explore the Sringi mountain range. Again we head through the Budi Gandaki River bed. Some of the cultural heritages begin to appear and passing them, we reach Namrung. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

Moving out from Deng, we continue walking down and up the Budi Gandaki River valley. The lifestyles of the local people around the villages throughout the trail are highly influenced by Tibetan Buddhism. As we head upwards, we come closer to the white Himalayas. From the trail, we can explore the Sringi mountain range. Again we head through the Budi Gandaki River bed. Some of the cultural heritages begin to appear and passing them, we reach Namrung. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

As the altitude increases to the alpine level, it’s a good idea to take a rest day. In fact, it is an exploration day for acclimatization. We hike in the surroundings of the village and visit the striking monasteries. It’s an opportunity to witness the scattered communities and their spiritual traditions. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

Now, as the altitude is increasing, we leave the tree-dominated trail and walk through the meadows. Again, we trek down to the River bank, we have a gentle walk. From the trail, we can explore the stunning Mt. Manaslu (8156 meters). Samdo is another outstanding village that preserves Tibetan Buddhism. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

We begin to ascend from Samdo, enjoying the view of Larke glacier. Walking thoroughly, we reach to the stream, named Sarka Khola, and crossing it, we reach a stone hut. Dharmasala means a place to stay for travelers. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

This is the most adventurous day in the Round Manaslu Trekking. We begin the trek early in the morning. The route is steep up and also thrilling. The Larke top (5160 meters) is a stunning viewpoint of Mt. Manaslu, the Annapurna range, Himlung Himal, and the vicinity peaks. it is a challenging trek down through the steep and slippery trail continually to Bimthang. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

We begin to trek down from Bimthang, exploring the Lamjung Himalayan panoramas. Walking through the meadows, we cross the stream and reach Karche. Walking through the woods, we walk down to the Marshyangdi River bank. Then we trek down to Tilije and walk for one hour down to Dharapani village. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

Passing the check post, we begin to walk down through the bank of the stream. Then we reach to Dovan. Gradually, we reach Taal village, beside the awesome waterfall. Walking through the woods, we reach Jagat village. We can stay at Jagat if you feel it's okay for today; otherwise, we continually trek to Syange from where we can catch the bus/jeep for the following day. Overnight at lodge/tea house. 

From Syange, we drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. Driving takes about 10 hours. Stay relaxed in the evening or walk around the local place. Overnight at hotel. (B,A)

It's time to bid farewell. A Representative of Nepal Kameleon Holidays drops you to the airport for your final departure. We hope to serve you time and again. (B)