Itinerary

1. Day 01: Kathmandu – Drive to Machha Khola by bus (870 m, 7 to 8 hours)

   • Have an early breakfast before boarding a local bus.
   • Drive on winding and off-road terrain along the Trishuli River towards Machha Khola via Arughat Bazaar and Sotikhola.
   • Enjoy views of the Nepalese countryside and mountain scenery.
   • Continue driving from Arughat to Machha Khola.

   Overnight in Machha Khola.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

2. Day 02: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340 m, 6 to 7 hours)

   • Begin the trek with minor ascents and descents, crossing the Tharo Khola to reach Khorlabesi.
   • Pass a small hot spring in Tatopani.
   • Climb over a ridge and cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge.
   • Ascend a staircase, cross a landslide, and trek to Dobhan.
   • Cross a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola and climb stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang.
   • Climb over a ridge and trek towards Jagat.

   Overnight in Jagat.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

3. Day 03: Jagat to Deng (1,860 m, 7 to 8 hours)

   • Begin with a climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri and descend to Sirdibas.
   • Continue along Ghatta Khola and cross a long suspension bridge in Philim.
   • Walk through millet fields to Ekle Bhatti.
   • Enter a steep gorge and cross the Budhi Gandaki several times.
   • Pass through bamboo forests towards Deng Khola.
   • Cross the Khola to reach Deng.

   Overnight in Deng.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

4. Day 04: Deng to Namrung (2,660 m, 6 to 7 hours)

   • Walk beyond Deng and cross the Budhi Gandaki to reach Rana.
   • Follow the trail through forests and mani towards Ghap.
   • Take the route through Prok village with views of Siringi Himal.
   • Cross the river several times and pass several gompas.
   • Trek through dense forests and climb steeply to Namrung.

   Overnight in Namrung.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

5. Day 05: Namrung to Syala (3,500 m, 5 to 6 hours)

   • Trek through Tibetan-influenced villages and mani walls.
   • Enjoy views of Manaslu and Naike Peak.
   • Reach Lho with its gompa and mani stones.
   • Continue through forests and cross a creek.
   • Arrive in Syala with views of Manaslu, Himalchuli and Ngadi Chuli.

   Overnight in Syala.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

6. Day 06: Syala to Samagaon via Pungyen Gumpa (3,530 m)

   • Hike to Pungyen Gumpa in around three hours.
   • Explore Buddhist culture, mani stones, and Sherpa traditions.
   • Visit Pungyen Gompa with glacier views.
   • Learn about the historic Japanese expeditions.

   Overnight in Samagaon.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

7. Day 07: Acclimatisation Day – Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (6 to 7 hours)

   • Begin a full-day trek from Samagaon to Manaslu Base Camp.
   • Pass Birendra Lake and ascend through woods and open terrain.
   • Climb a narrow moraine trail to reach the base camp area.
   • Enjoy views of glaciers and surrounding mountains.
   • Return to Samagaon.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

8. Day 08: Samagaon to Samdo (3,860 m, 2 to 3 hours)

   • Descend to the Budhi Gandaki River.
   • Follow the Larkya La trail past mani walls.
   • Walk above the river through juniper and birch forests.
   • Cross bridges and climb to a promontory overlooking the valley.
   • Pass through a large white kani to reach Samdo.

   Overnight in Samdo.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

9. Day 09: Samdo to Larkya Phedi (4,480 m, 4 to 5 hours)

   • Walk down the edge and cross a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki.
   • Ascend past streams and the Larkya Glacier.
   • Enter the Salka Khola valley and climb to Dharmasala.
   • Spend the afternoon resting and acclimatising.

   Overnight in Larkya Phedi.

   (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

10. Day 10: Larkya Phedi to Bimthang (3,720 m) via Larkya Pass (5,160 m)

    • Begin early around 3:30 AM for the toughest day.
    • Descend to four ice lakes and begin the steep climb to Larkya La.
    • Enjoy views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Garu and Annapurna II.
    • Descend into the valley with views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak.
    • Walk through moraines to reach Bimthang.

    Overnight in Bimthang.

    (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

11. Day 11: Bimthang to Dharapani (7 to 8 hours)

    • Descend through fields and pastures towards Goha and Tilje.
    • Pass mani walls and reach Thonje village.
    • Enter Dharapani and stay overnight.

    (Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Accommodation: Tea House)

12. Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara via Besishar (8 to 9 hours)

    • Take a local sharing jeep to Besishar.
    • Stop for lunch in Besishar.
    • The guide arranges bus tickets for Pokhara while the rest of the team returns to Kathmandu.

    (Meals included: breakfast and lunch)