• Upon arrival at Kathmandu Airport, meet our airport representative and transfer to the hotel. 

Overnight at the hotel.

• Enjoy visiting Kathmandu highlights and shopping for missing trek gears.

• Today, we will take a long drive to Macchekhola. 
• Along the way, we can see many beautiful greenery landscapes, rivers, and beautiful views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu mountain ranges. Beautiful rivers, local villages, waterfalls, and rice fields make your drive more excited. 

Arrival and check-in guesthouse.

• This narrow, exposed trail needs to Cross the Macchakhola, known as a fish- steam. This is the small settlement of the Gurung, Magar, and Chhetri people. There are many scrambling up and down slopes. And you will reach the Tatopani(natural hot spring). 
• After the short walk to the forest, cross the river over the suspension bridge and walk uphill to Jagat overnight.

• The first section is easy walking and crossing the Budhi Gandaki. The trail ascends through the rice terrace up to Philim. This is quite a big Gurung settlement and beautiful people. 
• Once you cross the village, the route enters the uninhabited gorge. Cross the Budi Gandaki over the wooden cantilever bridge. 
• Then the trail makes its way up to the western side and valley, offering a pleasant walk through the bamboo forest to Deng Khola. Once you cross the Khola, we will reach Deng village overnight at Deng.

• After a short walk, the trail crosses the Budi Gandaki. There is a shop where you can buy some drinks. The trail darts in and out of two ravines then continues to climb high above steep on the opposite side of the river, then cross the Budi Gandaki here. 
• We will cross the Budi Gandaki several times today and come across several Gomba and Mani stone routes. The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest, followed by a steep climb to Namrung.

• Now, the trail enters the Nupri region. The people of this region are all descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Most of them dress Chubas. They are known as the Bhote people. 
• Enjoy walking through the rhododendron, firs, and oak forest. Spectacular views of Manaslu (8,156 m) and Manaslu North (7,154 m). The trail then climbs small steam and gets to Lho, a big village with Monastery, gumba, and Mani stone.

• We will cross the ridge out of the valley to the BudhiGandaki side and trek in and out through the rock-strewn moraine. 
• We will climb steadily, passing through forests, and reach Lihi, a wonderful village with many Mani Stones, Chortens, and barley terraces. The trail drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal, with Ganesh Himal always close by. 
• We will further pass through Sho, Lho, and Shyala villages before reaching Sama Village. We can enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Manaslu from Lho village and explore the very popular Ribung Gompa. Shyala village will be surrounded by high mountains like Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left and other snow summits to the right, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. This will be a pleasant stay at Sama Gaon.

• This acclimatization day is a very beautiful day as Sama Gaou is one of the most spectacular villages. You have a couple of options to explore around. South of Sama Gaon, an old Pung-Gyen gompa is hidden behind the ridge in front of Manaslu. This is the best viewpoint for the beautiful landscape and surroundings. You take a rest to acclimatize and relax. 
• In addition, one can hike to the beautiful glacial Lake 'Birendra Lake' or Manaslu Base Camp for excellent views of Samdo (Pangphuchuli), Nagdi Chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, and Manaslu icefall. Itself, this is the heavenly paradise environment.

Options for detour:

Opt I: Trek Pungen Gompa and back-14 km, altitude gain 550m, walking 6 hours

Opt II: Birendra Tal and back-5km, 2 hrs

Opt II: Trek to Manaslu base camp and back-17km/8hrs altitude gain-900m 

• Trek to Samdo village is another pleasant day. The path is wide and properly managed. Passing the pine forest and Mani wall, the view of the landscape, Manaslu ranges, and Buddha Himal, Shringi Himal are most eye-catching. 
• After crossing the river through a wooden bridge, reach Samdo.

• After acclimatization day in Samagaun, people are more excited about the Larkya pass. Today, we will descend a wide gentle path and enjoy the big old mani stone wall and Chorten. 
• Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier, we will go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to the Dharmasala. 
• Along the way, pass Larke Bazaar's "fair seasonal Tibetan market", which is another interesting place to explore.

• Today is the main day as we will cross the (5,106 m) Larkya La pass, which is one of the most beautiful and tremendous. The route is long and gentle, climbing beside the moraine. The Larkya Glacier offers great views of Cheo Himal (6,820 m), Gyaji Kung, Kang Guru (6,981 m), Annapurna range, and Larkya Peak. 
• Now, we will descend along the top of a moraine, down steeply scree slopes. Ahead walk through grassy moraine and a big Mani stone that leads to a large meadow. 
• Finally, we will be in Bimtang, where we can have a big night after the successful pass.

• Walk through the forest and waterfall to Dharapani. This is easy and short walking until Tilje. Here, stop for lunch and then continue to Dharapani.

• After having a healthy breakfast, drive to Besishahar (25 km / 2 hours) by Jeep along with gravelled road and take another bus to Kathmandu. It is 180 km from Dharapani and takes about 6 hours. This is a beautiful bus ride along the way you can see many beautiful landscapes, rivers, local villages, and rice terraces. It is a paved and smooth road which is an easy and comfortable ride. 

Evening farewell dinner.

• As per your flight schedule, we will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport. 

Trip ends.