Around Manaslu Trek - 17 Days

Upon arrival, a member of staff / guide will be waiting for you at Tribhuwan International Airport in comfort the minibus takes you to Nagarkot (2175 m), where you will meet the guide and his assistant at the welcome dinner to get to know.
Driving time approx. 1 hour. Overnight at hotel. (2175m)

After the breakfast you have the breathtaking view of the sunrise over the Himalayas from Nagarkot and drive to Changunarayan temple. From there it goes on a short hike through the villages to the Changunarayan Temple (1900 m). After visiting the temple, drive to Kathmandu where you will have the afternoon and evening at leisure. Driving time approx. 1.5 hours, walking time approx. 3 hours.
Overnight at hotel. (1300 m)

In the early morning, you start with a jeep via Arughat to Soti Khola (615 m). The journey leads over the famous “Highway No. 1 ”with a lunch break in a restaurant on route. The last part of the ride leads through the villages of Magar and Gurung, passing some rivers and over bumpy sections until you reach Soti Khola. Driving time approx. 8-9 hours. Overnight in a lodge. (615 m)

On the first few days of hiking, the warm, humid climate and the many climbs will certainly make you sweat.
The terraced fields and forests shine in lush green. Many small waterfalls loosen the subtropical vegetation again and again! On the way you will meet colorfully dressed Gurung and Magar and get an insight into their lifestyle. After reaching the small village of Lapubesi, which towers picturesquely above the river valley, it goes along the river bed, where you can see the expanse of the mountains of the Shringi Himal will bewitch you. In the late afternoon you will reach at Machha Khola (815 m) that you then you can explore yourself.
Overnight in a lodge. Walking time approx. 5 hours. (815 m)

The narrow valley of Bhudi Gandaki with its many waterfalls will inspire you on the way to Jagat.
The suspension bridge takes you to the other side of the Budhi Gandaki River, where you go to Dobhan Lunch. Then continue uphill along the river to Tatopani, from where you can see the first view on the Ganesh Himal Mountains before continuing to Jagat (1325 m). Overnight in a lodge.
Walking time approx. 7-8 h (1325 m)

After a constantly rising path you reach the picturesque terraced fields of Philim. your efforts are rewarded with a beautiful view of Mount Shringi Himal (7161 m). Further along after another ascent of the river you reach Nyak and finally Deng (1875 m). overnight stay in a lodge. Walking time 7-8 hours. (1875 m)

Today the route leads only a few kilometers from the Tibetan border via Ghap to Namrung (2605 m). You cross the Budi Gandaki river several times and overcome several climbs. Traveling pass many Mani walls and prayer flags. Finally the path leads you through Fascinating forest with its ancient giant trees in extraordinary vegetation. You come to that Manaslu getting closer. Overnight in a lodge. Walking time approx. 8-9 hours. (2605 m)

After a shorter hiking stage, you will reach Lho (3200 m) around noon. Above the village lies a large hilltop monastery that was rebuilt after the 2015 earthquake. From the hilltop you can enjoy the view of the Manaslu in the afternoon. Overnight in a lodge.
Walking time approx. 4 hours. (3200 m)

If you get up early today, you can enjoy the magical sunrise at Manaslu. From Shayla you have a spectacular view of the Manaslu (8163 m) and the surrounding mountain giants. After lunch in Sama Gaon (3530 m) there is the opportunity to see the surrounding area
To explore monasteries, temples or the Birendra lake with its glacier. Overnight in a lodge.
Walking time approx. 3 – 4 hours (3530 m)

Today we go from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3870 m) the last village before the pass. From here a traditional trade route branches off, which leads over the 5098 m high Lajyung La Pass to Tibet. After lunch, the afternoon is free to explore the town, for example.
Overnight in a simple lodge. Walking time approx. 4 hours. (3850 m)

Today in Samdo is for acclimatization at high altitudes. If you want, you can climb the technically less demanding Samdo-Ri (5100 m). From here you have a wonderful view of Manaslu (8163 m), Pang Phuchi (6335 m) and the mountains of the Tibetan border. Alternatively, you can explore the area around Samdo, where blue sheep and snow leopards have been sighted.
Overnight as the day before. Walking time to the Samdo summit and back, approx. 7-8 hours. (3850 m)

It continues uphill, passes the Larkya Bazar to Dharamsala, the Larkya Phedi, (4480 m). In addition to fragrant juniper bushes, there are only a few shelters and fixed tents on this high alpine pasture.
Here you have reached your highest sleeping place on this tour. It is advisable to go to bed early, because the next day the 5,106 m high Larkya La is on the program.
Overnight in a very simple lodge. Walking time approx. 3 hours. (4480 m).

Today is the highlight and hardest day of the entire tour. Before sunrise, after breakfast, set out for the pass. The path first leads over the moraine of the Larkya glacier.
You may be hiking on the snow that day., It depends on the time of year and the weather. After a few hours you will reach the 5106 m high pass. Shortly after the pass you have a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains, especially of Himlung (7126 m) and Annapurna II (7937 m).
The demanding descent finally takes you to Bimthang (3710 m). Overnight in a lodge.
Walking time approx. 8-9 hours (3710).

Today we continue through the valley of the Dudh Khola River. On the way you have a spectacular view of the west side of the Manaslu Himal. Here it is much warmer than in the higher altitudes and you come along ancient coniferous and rhododendron trees in an ever-varied vegetation with sea buckthorn trees and fairy-tale forests. Your destination for the day is the well-tended Gurung village of Tilje (2300 m).
Overnight in a lodge. Walking time approx. 7-8 hours (2300 m).

On your last trekking stage, the path leads you to Jagat (1300 m). First you cross the river several times after Tilje and finally you get to Dharapani, from where the path along the road crosses the Annapurna Trek. You will pass several villages and steep valleys before entering the green Marsyangdi Valley. In the evening you will reach the beautiful village of Jagat.
Overnight in a lodge. Walking time approx. 7-8 hours. (1300 m).

After breakfast you will be picked up directly from the lodge in a jeep. First, it goes over a bumpy mountain road, which will soon be replaced by more pleasant road conditions. After changing to a comfortable minibus, you will reach the picturesque mountain town of Bandipur (1100 m) in the afternoon, from where you can watch a spectacular sunset over the peaks of the Himalayas on a clear day.
Overnight at hotel. Driving time 5-6 hours. (1100 m)

Today we go back to Kathmandu in the minibus after breakfast. After a few hours of driving, you will arrive in Kathmandu, where the afternoon and evening are at your leisure. For example, enjoy a stroll through Thamel for souvenirs etc.
Overnight at hotel. (1350m).

The day is free for you to spend your last souvenirs in Thamel. According to your flight plan, our staff / guide will take you to the airport in the minibus, from where you will fly back to your home country.