The departure day is by local bus to the Arughat. A drive through Nepal’s countryside will take advantage of the mountain scenery, forests, stunning landscapes, and villages and get to Arughat in the late afternoon.

We walk through the new, roughened road to Sotikhola on the first day of the trek. We then cross a bridge, trek along the Budi Gandaki River through the forest, and pass through many villages, rice fields, and waterfalls.

After breakfast in the morning, we head to Khorla Bensi, passing the rocky trail, descending to the bank of the river Budi Gandaki, walking along the sand, then climbing away and off to reach Machhakhola with some up and down to get to Khorla Bbensi.

The route leads to a little hot spring in Tatopani, along the banks of the Budi Gandaki River. Take over a slope and get Dovan and Yaru Phant after passing a suspension bridge. We cross a Yaru Khola suspension bridge and walk on the well-managed stone stairs. At last, on the lap of the river, we get Jagat.

The trail goes to Deng, passing several towns, settlements, and waterfalls, and passing suspension bridges along the path after verifying the entrance permit.

We go to Ghap, as usual, like on other days. About a 20-minute walk, cross a suspension bridge in Deng connecting Rana and Bihi over small settlements and a fun hike to Ghap. The Tibetan culture begins at Ghap with Mani stones and tsortens all around.

We go to Ghap, as usual, like on other days. About a 20-minute walk, cross a suspension bridge in Deng connecting Rana and Bihi over small settlements and a fun hike to Ghap. The Tibetan culture begins at Ghap with Mani stones and tsortens all around.

Cross the river of Budhi Gandaki and follow the path lined with houses interspersed with arable fields. There is a police check post again at Namrung village. After Namrung, coming from Linda Glacier across the Hinan river and continuing to village Sho. The magical view of Naike peak, Manaslu north (7,774 m), and Manaslu (8,150 m) is visible here. Lho Gaon is a small settlement with a stunning view of Mount Manaslu.

Hike across the village’s stone gate and long Mani stone wall to Lho with a complete view of Peak 29. A side trip from here to either Pungen Glacier or Manaslu Base Camp will allow you a close view of the Massif Mount Manaslu. Follow moraine and glacier to Samagaun for a walk.

Samagoan is a tiny Tibetan village where we spend a day relaxing and acclimatizing. The city is filled with cultural and traditional communities and is considered the first base camp for the expedition to Manaslu. You will visit Lake Birendra, Monastery Pungen, and Village on this day.

We walk along the River Budi Gandaki through several mani walls on the way to the Tibetan Plateau. We end up at Samdo.

Set up your proper acclimatization to rest day at Samdo. The day helps you to explore Tibet’s border desert valley and hiking opportunities above the village.

We head to Larkya Base Camp, also known as Dharamshala, to explore Tibet’s wilderness. Today is enough time for acclimatization for a short day trek to Dharmashala. The stone did not make the house a lodge but a type of shelter called Dharmashala.

We start to walk in the early morning, around 3:00 a.m. The trail goes through a steep climb that leads to the north side of Larkya Glacier. Horizontally, walking along the alpine valley leads to Larkya – La at an altitude of 5,218 m, rewarding the pristine mountain scenery of Annapurna and Ganesh Himal range, then a long downhill to Bhimthang.

We usually continue our trek early in the morning, just like on other days. Enjoy Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Himlung Himal with a great view once. We descend into Tilje and cross the high pastures, rivers, and forests with rhododendrons.

After exploring the upper Manang villages, you can enter Annapurna Circuit Treks in Dharapani and pass by beautiful villages, stone-paved roads, mani-walls, and Chhortens.

Come over to Chamje after passing a suspension bridge. And the route goes down the valley of the Marsyandi River, leading to Shyange wonders of the countryside, villages, and a dense pine forest. And once over a suspension bridge over the Marsyangdi River, take a trail in Ghermu Phant’s Marijuana field and continue walking through the small villages, waterfalls, and steep vertical rock face-climbing up to Bahun-Danda.

The last day of the walk leads to Bensi Shahar, passing through Ngadi, a small village that lies on the riverbank of Marsyangdi, gets to Bulbule, and walks along the road to Beshishahar.

It is a picturesque drive through numerous villages, rice fields, greenery, rivers, and magnificent mountains that arrive in Kathmandu in the afternoon.

Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some leisure time after breakfast to further explore Kathmandu. A team member will accompany you to the airport a few hours before your departure, ensuring a smooth transition as you carry unforgettable memories from your Manasalu trek. As your trusted travel partner, Nepal Royal Tourism Holiday Pvt. Ltd. (www.nepalroyaltreks.com), we are grateful for the opportunity to have shared this extraordinary journey with you. Until we meet again, travel safely!