• Connect with our tour representative, who will welcome you to the hotel. 
• We will prepare you with information and gear for your trek. 

Overnight at the hotel.

• After breakfast, we’ll brief you on our upcoming adventure and then go on a sightseeing tour around Kathmandu, including several UNESCO World Heritage sites. 
• You can spend the rest of the day freely or prepare for your upcoming trek. 

Overnight at the hotel.

• We will set off early today for Soti Khola. 
• During the drive, we will enjoy views of the countryside, catching glimpses of the typical village lifestyle enjoying mountain views in the background. 
• We will move on a paved road from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi, the district headquarter of Dhading (1050m) and drive on a rough road from Dhading Besi to Soti. 

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• After crossing the bridge soon after leaving the village, we will trek through beautiful forests and climb onto a ridge above the rapids of the Budhi Gandaki. 
• We will reach Khursane, where the beaten trail ascends and descends past two waterfalls as we hug the side of a cliff. 
• We will eventually head down past terraced fields to the Gurung village of Labubesi. 
• We will climb further behind a rocky outcropping to an open valley. 
• Dropping to the sandy river bed, we walk on the stones before climbing over another ridge. 
• We will hike to the river and cross another suspension bridge to reach Machhakhola village. 

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• After breakfast, we will walk on a narrow and challenging trail through Khorlabesi and Tatopani, with its natural hot spring bath. 
• From there, we will cross a suspension bridge and walk over a ridge to Dovan. 

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• We will walk through various Gurung ethnic villages and cherish the views of Sringeri Himal as we approach Philim. 

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• We will begin our trail after a tasty breakfast. 
• Upon reaching a fork in the road, we will choose the left path (the one that does not go to Tsum Valley). The next 3 hours are relatively flat and easy. 
• After lunch, we will trek further on to our destination. 
• Arrive at Deng. 

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• After Deng, we will cross the Budhi Gandaki and climb to Rana. 
• We will climb a bit more to join a trail from Bhi, then head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. The trail passes through verdant forests. 
• Next, we will take the route that goes through Prok village, which has a perfect viewpoint of Siring Himal. The trail follows the river upstream through more forests, which becomes less dense as we climb. 
• The pleasant walk continues and after one last steep climb, we will reach Namrung. 

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• We will climb steadily, passing through forests to reach Lihi. Here, the trail drops and crosses the valley of Simang Himal with Ganesh Himal nearby. 
• We will enjoy incredible views of Manaslu from Lho, a pleasant village with a Gompa. In Shyala, we are surrounded by high mountains with Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead. 
• Today’s journey ends in Samagaun. 

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• Today, rest and allow your bodies to acclimatize. 
• If you are interested, take a day hike to explore the surrounding area. 

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• After breakfast, we will begin our day. 
• We will cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and start walking upward. 
• After crossing two streams and seeing the expansive Larkya Glacier, we will walk around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up to Dharamsala, also known as Larke Phedi. 

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• After a short climb, we will reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glacier, where we can enjoy great views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. 
• Finally, we will walk across the moraines of the glacier and gradually ascend the pass. There are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kanguru, and the massive Annapurna II. It is a long and strenuous day, but constantly being exposed to the fantastic scenery makes the hike well worth it. 

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• From a ridge at Bhimthang, we will enjoy great views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. 
• We will descend and cross a high pasture (Sangure Kharka) followed by a bridge over Dudh Khola. 
• Then, we will walk through the rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until reaching the valley at Karcher(2785m). 
• Next, we will pass agricultural fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. 
• We will go down and cover a short distance to reach the village of Goa. 

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• After leaving Goa, we will see the last views of Manaslu, Nadi Chuli, and Himal Chuli are cherished. Annapurna II and its surrounding peaks will continue to be visible to the south.
• On the Annapurna Circuit trail, we will trek back to Thonje and Dharapani. Follow the road down to Karte (1850m), cross the suspension bridge, and head back to Tal. 
• Continue down to Chamje. 

Overnight in the guest house.

• An 8-9 hour scenic drive takes us back to Kathmandu. 
• We’ll drop you off at your hotel, and you can spend the rest of your day freely. 
• Celebratory dinner in the evening with the crew. 

Overnight in a hotel.

• Transfer to Tribhuvan Airport to board your return flight.