Detail Itinerary
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Day 01 : Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
You will be met by our staff at the Airport and will be then taken to the Hotel. They will explain briefly about the itinerary upon your arrival. Overnight stay at hotel.
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Day 02 : Trek preparation and sightseeing in Kathmandu.
Upon arrival at the Kathmandu, you will be preparing for the trek while enjoying sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley. Several world heritage sites including the Basantapur Durbar, Swayambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath Stupa and Pasupatinath Temple are the places you will visit on the second day. Overnight stay at a hotel.
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Day 03 : Kathmandu to Machhi khola (930m) Drive
Your trek to Manaslu Circuit begins from Kathmandu. To start, you can take a early morning direct bus from Gongabu Bus Park, Kathmandu, to Arughat. You can also take the bus to Dhading or Malekhu on the Prithvi Highway and then take the local bus or jeep thereafter.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the bus station by taxi. We recommend you have breakfast or ask your hotel to pack it. The bus will stop on the way for a toilet break and lunch.
Although the road is dusty and bumpy, you will catch the best landscape views from your window seat. You can stop at many rest stops for short breaks and meals. Overnight at one of the teahouses in Maccha Khola
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Day 04 : Trek to Jagat (1,340 meters).
Begin early from Machhi Khola by crossing the river, and move on to Khrolabesi, where there’s a hot spring aka “Tatopani”. The trail is mostly forested and there are rivers along the way. The rapids and the sounds are more than soothing; and later on you encounter a waterfall where we can take a brief stop. Moving ahead from Dovan, we ascend for less than two hours and walk two hours straight walk before camping for the night.
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Day 05 : Trek to Philim (1,590m) 4 hrs.
On the sixth day, we trek for a relatively short period of time. Around four hours of trek past the great looking valleys and the rivers takes us to a wonderful small village called Philim. Also during the way, we come across several suspension bridges that offer great view of the adjoining ambience. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 06 : Trek to Bihi Phedi (2,130m) 5 hrs.
The trail now is undulating with occasional rise and falls. Spectacular waterfalls greet you on the way, so do more suspension bridges. Before reaching Bihi Phedi, we pass the beautiful Eklebhatti village. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 07 : Trek to Namrung (2,660m) 5 hrs.
We pass several Gurung settlement areas and valleys on day eight as we move up the fascinating trail. Namrung has many Buddhist monasteries and Gompas that signify that the Tibetan culture is still quite popular in the region. Trail with carved stones can also be new to some foreign trekkers. We will visit the nearby village in Namrung and stay overnight at a guesthouse there.
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Day 08 : Trek to Samagaon (3,530 meters) 6 hrs.
On day nine we will be trekking almost 900 meters and by the end of the day’s trek, we will reach Samagaon loacted at 3530 meters of altitude. Samagaon is a wonderful little village which provides great view of Mount Manaslu. There is also a popular Gompa, monastery, in Samagaon. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 09 : Rest day in Samagaon for acclimatization purpose.
The next day, we will be spending at Samagaon itself primarily for acclimatization of the increasing altitude and the conditions. However, there are several options on that day as well as we can stroll around the local villages and enjoy the scenery there. Also a half-day’s walk until Birendra Lake is also possible from Samagaon. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 10 : Trek to Samdo (3,690m) 3 hrs.
The trail to Samdo crosses several grazing and pasture areas and then gradually climbs up the valley. We can have fantastic view of the Himalayan mountains especially MountManasluand others once we reach Samdo. Samdo is also the last permanent settlement area in the valley and this remote village is just a day’s walk away from the neighboring Tibet border. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 11 : Trek to Dharmasala (4,470m) 4 hrs.
After leaving the village of Samdo, we cross a stream and reach now deserted Larkya Bazaar. Years ago, this village used to be a major trade point with Tibet. But, the village looks sorry these days as the traders have chosen some other places for trade along the Tibetan border. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 12 : Trek to Larkya-La Pass (5,213m) and down to Bhimtang (3,750m).
On day fourteen, we trek to Larkya-La Pass which happens to be one of the most beautiful Himalayan Pass in Nepal. It is situated at a daunting altitude of 5213 meters and several mountain peaks are clearly visible from this Pass. Himlung Himal (7,126 meter), Mount Cheo (6,820 meters), Mount Annapurna II (7,937 meters) and MountManasluare all visible from the Pass. From Larkya-La Pass, we descend to Bhimtang where we will be staying in a guesthouse.
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Day 13 : Trek to Tilje (2,310 meters) 5 hrs.
Few hours of gentle downhill climbing through several fields and settlement areas takes to a small village called Tilje. While on the way, we come across a massive rhododendron forest. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 14 : Trek to Tal (1,700m) 4 hrs.
Now, we begin our return trip as we trek to Tal on the sixteenth day. A few hours of mild trekking is enough for the day. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 15 : Trek to Syange (1,175m) 4 hrs.
On the 17th day we arrive at Syange, a small village town near Annapurna region, after around 4 hours of trek. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 16 : Trek to Bhul Bula (825m) 4 hrs.
Trek further from Syange leads us to Bhul Bula. Overnight stay at a guesthouse.
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Day 17 : Drive back to Kathmandu – 9 hrs.
We catch a local jeep to Beshisahar, the headquarters of Lamjung district, and then drive back to Kathmandu via the Prithvi Highway. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 18 : Departure Transfer.
Today you will return to your country. We will take you to the airport a few hours before your scheduled flight time.
