Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon arrival met by a Parikrama Treks representative. Transfer to Hotel. We will provide a short briefing about Pilgrimage Tour to Muktinath.
Day 02: Kathmandu (1300 m) preparation for Manaslu Circuit Trek
Today we will visit the cultural sites of Kathmandu. We will provide a short briefing about Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Day 03: Drive to Gorkha (1150 m / 6 hrs) Trek to Bhogteni (500 m / 2 hrs)
Today early morning we take a jeep ride to Gorkha for four hours. We begin our trek from Gorkha to reach Bhogteni.
Day 04: Trek Bhogteni to Baluwa (1000 m / 6 hrs)
We will ascend the valley of Dhorandi. Today you will have a comfortable journey and beautiful scenery of rice fields.
Day 05: Trek Baluwa to Barpak (1950 m / 6 hrs)
We follow the river trail before starting a steep climb up to the pretty Gurung village.
Day 06: Trek Barpak to Laprak (2200 m / 5 hrs)
Today is a steep climb to the Col de Pushu (2850m) and descend to the big town of Laprak. You will have Beautiful views of the Buddha and Ganesh Himal.
Day 07: Trek Laprak to Khorla Bensi (1000 m / 6hrs)
Today we descend to cross the river and then climb to the side of mountains and Singla pass (2500m). We have a long descend to join the Budhi Gandaki.
Day 08: Trek Khorla Bensi to Jagat (1360 m / 6 hrs)
We walk along the river and continue through grooves. We cross the Yaru Khola and climb up a paved path to Jagat. Today you will also have a permit check for an entry into the Manaslu conservation area
Day 09: Trek Jagat to Pewa (1750 m / 6 hrs)
We walk along the cliff above an impressive gorge before reaching our camp in a forest. You may see monkeys hiding in the bushes.
Day 10: Trek Pewa to Ghap (2340 m/5 hrs)
Today we will make our trail through the bridges and gateways. The vegetation changes and the climate is alpine.
Day 11: Trek Ghap to Lho (3100 m / 6 hrs)
Today we will encounter pilgrims’ sites on the famous Salt Road. We make a short stop in the village of Namrung to visit his beautiful monastery.
Notes: Most of the altitude sickness symptoms appear above 3000 meters altitude.
Day 12: Trek Lho to Samagaon (3550 m / 4 hrs)
We will visit Tibetan villages on the way and Manaslu, Tsum valley seems very close. As altitude grows and coniferous forest will give way to birch.
Day 13: Rest day at Samagaon
Today is a rest day for acclimatization you can also hike to the base camp of Manaslu (4400 m). It lies near the beautiful Moraine lake Birundra Kund. You can also go for a side trip for your treks in Nepal to Lakes.
Day 14 Trek Samagaon to Samdo (3700 m / 3 hrs)
We will take a hike to the historic Tibetan refugees who fled their country. You will see the tangled alleys with houses all around.
Day 15: Trek Samdo to Dharamsala (4470 m/4 hrs)
Today we trek to the glacial valley to gain the foot of the glacier and Karkya stone shelter. Today we will have a very nice view of Manaslu and Syacha glacier.
Day 16: Trek Sharmasala to Bhimtang (3600 m/9 hrs)
Today’s walk is longer than on other days. We will have a unique view of huge glaciers and the north face of Manaslu. Himal Chuli, Kang Guru, and Annapurna’s massif views make it more beautiful.
Day 17: Trek Bhintang to Tilje (2300 m / 6 hrs)
We will have a long descend to the forest where there is a special atmosphere. Rhododendrons, mosses, and lichens, the noise of the torrent create a magical setting.
Day 18: Trek Tilje to Tal (1700 m / 5 hrs)
We leave behind the Manaslu trail and find the classic Annapurna in reverse. We are in the valley of Marsyandi.
Day 19: Trek Tal to Syange (1130 m/5 hrs)
The valley widens. Greenfields and rice paddies reappear. We find a tropical climate.
Day 20 Bhulbule (750 m/5hrs)
Today we Climb up the hill of Bahudanda and then descend to the river. This is our last night in the mountains.
Day 21 Drive back to Kathmandu (1300 m / 5 hrs)
After a short walk, we take a drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 22 Kathmandu and end of Manaslu Circuit trek
Today is a free day to explore the valley
Day 23 Departure
Around Manaslu trek Journey Ends.
