Manaslu + Annapurna circuit Trek

Itinerary

 Short Itinerary 

• Day 01: Trek from Kathmandu to Machhikhola (859m) 6-7hrs.
• Day 02: Trek from Machhi Khola to Jagat (1340m) 6-7 hrs.
• Day 03: Trek from Jagat To Dyang (1800m) 6-7hrs.
• Day 04: Trek from Deng to Nyamrung.(2660m) 6-7hrs.
• Day 05: Trek from Nyamrung to Samagaon(3520m) 5-6hrs.
• Day 06: Acclimitazation day in Samagaon/ Explore Pungen Gumpa
• Day 07: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo.(3875m) 4-5hrs.
• Day 10: Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala.(4460m) 4-5hrs.
• Day 11: Trek from dharmasala to Bhimtang( 3590m) via Larke Pass (5160m) 8-9hrs.
• Day 12: Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani (1920m) 6-7 hrs.
• Day 13: Trek from Dharapani  to Chame (2710m) 5-6hrs
• Day 14: Trek from Chame to  Pisang.(3200m)
• Day 15: Trek from Pisang to Manang.(3540m)
• Day 16: Manang Explore Day.
• Day 17: Trek from Manang to Yak kharka.(4110m)
• Day 18:Trek from  Yak kharka to Thorung Phedi.(4450m)
• Day 19:  Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath.(3800m) Via Thorung La (Pass) (5416m.)
• Day 20: Drive from Muktinath to Tato Pani (Hot-Spring).(1260m)
• Day 21: Drive from Hotspring to Pokhara.(790m)
• Day 22: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.(1300m)

 Details Itinerary 

• Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Machhi khola.(900m) 7-8hrs: This morning we leave Kathmandu for our long trek to Manaslu. Drive by  jeep to Machhikhola through the beautiful Nepalese countryside. Sotikhola is a small village, explore the surrounding area and Stay overnight at teahouse.
  160km 8hrs,
   
• Day 02: Trek from Machhi Khola to Jagat.(1340m) 6-7 hrs :Today promises to be thrilling; first, we'll cross the suspension bridge leading to Kholabesi. The trekking route offers opportunities to explore stunning landscapes, waterfalls, and hills. After crossing another suspension bridge at Kholabesi, our journey continues towards the natural hot springs at Tatopani. From Tatopani village, we'll cross yet another bridge and walk past the charming villages of Dovan and Thulo Dunga, making our way to Jagat Village. There, we'll check our Manaslu permits before continuing past Salleri village. We'll follow the riverside and cross the Budhi Gandaki River via a long suspension bridge, then proceed to Philim Village, where we will spend the night at a lodge.
   
• Day 03: Trek from Jagat to Dyang (1800m) 6-7hrs: After the delicious breakfast, then we trek continue to Ekle Bhatti, The trekking trail you will get separated towards to manaslu and tsum valley, where you will see the trekking trail map on the board and hike up to left side, we will cross the then trek continue to passes the Nayak Phedi, we leads to the dense forest of Bamboo, rhododendron and pine forests, where we can see the wildlife animals likes; Musk deer, Himalayan Thars, white and Brown monkeys on near the trekking trail, after then we trek continue to passing the Pewa, Deng, Rana Village, and reach to Bhimphedi, we will stay 1overnight at Lodge.
  9.9km  7hrs.
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• Day 04: Trek from Dyang to Nyamrung(2660m) 6-7hrs: Today we will head to Namrung village; we will pass the delightful of the Ghap and we will trek valley becomes steeper and long walking on through bamboo, rhododendron and pine forest, crossing the wild river a couple of times to reach to Namrung village has police check point for trekker’s we will go to check our manaslu and Nar phu valley special permit to there and we will stay overnight at Lodge.
  19.5km 7hrs.
   
• Day 05: Trek from Nyamrung to Samagaon (3525m): Today will be an exciting day, we will pass the beautiful village of Lihi, Lho, and we follow the bank of the river with views of many more peaks ahead. A couple of hours we will climb uphill through the forest brings us to the village of shyala, offering the Delightful views of Phungi, Manaslu, and Buddha Himal and much more, the village are really beautiful and we trek continue to walking on the flat and reach to sama Gaun , we will stay overnight at Lodge.
  11.7km 6hrs.
   
• Day 06: Acclimitazation day in Samagaon/ Explore Pungen Gumpa: After an early morning breakfast, we will hike up to Manaslu Base Camp, 1st we walking on the pine forest to reach the Birendra Lake, is one of the beautiful and we can spend few hours on there, we will take a picture, after then we hiking continue to ascending to Manaslu Base Camp it takes around ¾ hours to climb uphill. When we reach to Base Camp we will do really enjoy with nature and taking picture with white snow-capped mountains, we will spend few hours on there and we trek back down to Sama Gaon, we will stay Overnight at Lodge.
   
• Day 07: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3875m): Today the trail leads us to the water’s edge and the Tibetan boundary. The views of the Manaslu glacier, Manaslu base camp, and several peaks in the Manaslu range are well worth the trek. Near the Tibetan border, the trail passes through many monasteries and a military camp. The village of Samdo is situated at the bottom of the pass and offers breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountains. After arriving, we can rest and explore Samdo, known for its Tibetan culture and hospitality.
  16.5km 5hrs
• Day 08: Trek from Samdo to Dharmasala.(4460m): Dharmasala known as Larkya Phedi or Larkya base camp situated at an altitude of 4460 meters above sea level.. It takes 4 to 5 hrs to reach Dharmasala from Samdo village passing through Larke Bazar “a seasonal Tibetan market”.

  The trek offers a blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty. The first leg of the trek leads through pine forests and crosses several suspension bridges over the raging Budhi Gandaki River. While moving up you will get to see many monasteries, hanging glaciers and as well as many walls. Mansula circuit trek is a great alternative to Annapurna circuit trek in the Himalayas. There is only tea house / lodge in Dharmashala better to reach early or book in advance to secure the space.
  11.7km 5hrs.

• Day 09: Trek from dharmasala to Bhimtang3590m) via Larke Pass.(5106m): This is the most difficult day of the trek that involves crossing a very longest pass in the Himlaya of Nepal- Larkya La Pass (5106 m). The day starts at around 3:30am and trek starts immediately after breakfast. Around 750 m ascent of around 5-6 hours and upon reaching the pass you will have packed lunch. Then there is a descent of around 1300 m for 4-5 hours till Bimtang. The pass offers spectacular views of several mountains. Overnight at Camp or Tea house.
  This trekking trail part of Manaslu trekking region enfolds elegant and untainted natural beauty that has so far remained isolated. The region is richly ornamented with cultural legacy.Manaslu Conservation Area is home to a wide range of flora and fauna, including the snow leopard, Himalayan black bear, and red panda. It is also a place of great cultural significance, with Buddhist monasteries and traditional villages dotted throughout the region.
  Tamang and Gurung people of the region possess unique and lively cultures and traditions that sorely resemble to Tibetan’s. You can savor their way of living during this wonderful trip. We have detailed the route loop to this Manaslu circuit trek in the section below to explore this distance.
  24.7km 9hrs.
   
• Day 10: Trek from Bhimtang to Dharapani. (1990m) 7-8: Today is a combination of steep and gradual descent for around 7 -8 hours through bamboo, pine and rhododendron forests. Overnight at Camp or Tea house.
   
• Day 11: Trek from Dharapani  to Chame.(2710m).:  Today we are walking through alpine meadows and passing traditional villages. . Today’s route would take us from Dharapani to Timang, from Timang to Koto and finally from Koto to Chame. Starting at 1860m, we would ascend to 2670m by the end of the day.  It’s a 15.5km and around 4.5 hours walk from Dharapani to Chame including all stops.
  15.7km 6hrs.
   
• Day 12: Trek from Chame to  Pisang.(3200m) 5-6hrs: The trails leads from the other side of the river on the northern bank passes through pine woods and small villages with few ups and downs till you reach the orchard village of Bhartang for apple garden. We continue on the gradual path up to a bridge, from the bridge a short steep climb through the pine forest brings you at the top of the ridge of Dhukur Pokhari for the lunch. After walking out of the tree line a great view of Pisang peak on the north and the Chulu peak can be seen with Pisang village below you, from this top a gentle descent of one hour brings you to windswept village of Pisang for overnight. Evening we visit upper Pisang Village and monastery with panoramic view of the Annapurna range and valley.
   
• Day 13: Trek from Pisang to Manang.(3540m) 6-7hrs:The trek starts with pleasant walk through pine forest and the scenic view. The walk climbs gently up for half an hour and reaching the top, stop at a ridge to get our first view of the Manang valley, This grand spot offers a spectacular views of the valleys, Humde village with it's short air-strip and the great peaks of Gangapurna, Annapurna II & III, Tilicho and on the right Chulu east, on the back Pisang peak. The walk forward to Humde and pleasant walk up to the Braga village for traditionally built up Tibetans style of houses and if can be visited the monastery, it has an outstanding display of statues, Thanka paintings and the religious manuscripts. From here it is only an hour walk to Manang for the overnight.
   
• Day 14: Manang Explore Day.Today is full of rest for acclimatize and explore Manang. The village of about 500 flat-roofed houses is the picturesque set amongst some spectacular scenery -Annapurna II, Annapurna III (7,555 meters), Gangapurna (7,454 meters) to the South - Tilicho (7,132 meters) and the Grand Barrier to the West - Chulu West (6,583 meters) and Chulu East (6,059 meters) to the North. After explore and relaxing day at Manang, visit Himalayan Rescue Association and if needed go for movie show.
   
• Day 15: Trek from Manang to Yak kharka.(4110m)3-4 hrs walk: After a wonderful time at Manang, the trail leads to a slow climb up for an hour to the Tenki Manang for enclose view of the Annapurna, Gangapurna and Tilicho peak. The track gently winds up offering inspiring views and through terrains with juniper bushes as the only surviving vegetation around this region and will brings you at Yak-Kharka for the overnight.
   
• Day 16:Trek from  Yak kharka to Thorung Phedi.(4450m) 3-4 hrs walk:  We start our trek with slow and own pace to get to Phedi. We still have same amazing view of mountains and landscapes. After an hour walk reaches at Ledar and continues to climb along the east bank of the Jorsang Khola, then descends and crosses the stream on a wooden bridge to get a small teashop. We stop for wonderful view and tea breaks, we follows a narrow path across a high, unstable slope before heading to Thorong Phedi for the overnight. Phedi, which means 'foot of the hill', is a common Nepali name for any settlement at the bottom of a long climb.
   
• Day 17: Trek from Thorung Phedi to Muktinath.(3800m) Via Thorung La (Pass) (5416m.) 7-8hrs walk: Today is longest and hardest day of the whole trip. We start our walk early in the morning with packed lunch and the trail becomes steepest initially and reaches at high camp. Walk on your own pace viewing with sunrise and glimpse of the mountains. We continuing walk to the top takes 3-4 hrs to the Throng top and with a great feeling of victory take a short breaks for picturesque scenery and down to the Mustang part of mountains and the Kaligandaki valley far below to the West. Finally, we made to Muktinath after 7-8 hrs long walk and overnight at lodge.
   
• Day 18: Drive from Muktinath to Tato Pani (Hot-Spring).(1260m): 
   
• Day 19: Drive from Hotspring to Pokhara.(790m)
   
• Day 20: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.(1300m)