Calling all adventure enthusiasts! Immerse yourself in the 11-day Manaslu Circuit Trek, an exhilarating journey that wraps around Manaslu, the world's eighth highest peak. Traverse through a myriad of landscapes, from verdant lowlands to towering alpine regions, and soak up the rich Tibetan culture along the way. Experience the thrill of crossing suspension bridges, meandering through serene villages like Samagaon, and following the course of the Budhi Gandaki River. The crowning jewel is the Larkya Pass, standing at an awe-inspiring 5,106 meters, offering views that will etch themselves into your memory forever.
Trip Highlights:
Cross thrilling suspension bridges
Explore the serene village of Samagaon
Conquer the breathtaking Larkya Pass
The journey begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. The road takes you through beautiful countryside and eventually into the mountains.
The trail continues along the Budi Gandaki River, passing through villages like Khorlabesi and Tatopani. The trek involves some ascents and descents as you make your way to Jagat.
The trail takes you through beautiful forests of rhododendron and pine, passing through villages like Philim and Ekle Bhatti. You'll gradually ascend to the village of Deng.
Today's trek offers magnificent views of Mount Manaslu and other surrounding peaks. Passing through quaint villages, you'll reach Namrung, where you can witness the influence of Tibetan culture.
The trail leads you through lush forests and quaint settlements. Samagaon is a beautiful village that provides an excellent view of Mount Manaslu.
Spend a day acclimatizing and exploring the village of Samagaon. You can hike to Birendra Tal or Pungyen Gompa for better acclimatization and mesmerizing views.
The trail gradually ascends to Samdo, a Tibetan refugee village, where you can experience the traditional Tibetan lifestyle and culture.
The trail takes you through barren landscapes as you trek towards Dharamsala (also known as Larkya Phedi), where you'll stay overnight in preparation for the next day's challenging pass crossing.
This is the most challenging day of the trek as you cross the high mountain pass, Larkya La (5,160 meters / 16,929 feet). The views from the pass are breathtaking. The trail then descends to Bimthang, offering stunning views of Mount Manaslu and surrounding peaks.
The final day of trekking leads you to Dharapani. Fr om here, you'll take a scenic drive to Besisahar, where you can celebrate the completion of your Manaslu Circuit Trek.
After completing trek of Manaslu circuit trek complete your journey with a drive to Kathmandu.
