Manaslu Circuit Trek with Larkya La Pass

Your arrival in Kathmandu. Pick up and transfer to the airport. Overnight at the hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Trekking preparation day. Overnight at the hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

After about 5-6 hours after breakfast, a scenic drive to Arughat Bazaar (550m) by private jeep. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Our first day trek starts from Arughat to Labubesi via Soti Khola by following the Budhigandaki river. It is about 6 hours of easy walking. This day could be hot/warm due to low elevation. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Trek to Tatopani (990m) via Machha Khola (930m). The trek starts by following the Buddhigandaki river (old river), and the trail gradually goes up with the river gorges. It is a 5-6 hour easy walk. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today we will walk through some hamlets and scattered houses in Gurung villages (Gurung is one of an ethnic group among the many ethnic groups of Nepal). When we approach the village of Philim, we will see a good view of Sringri himal. It is 6-7 hours of walking. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After easy climbing, we will reach Chautala, from where we can see good views of Shringi Himal to the north. On the way ahead, we will cross suspension bridges and walk through the pine forest. It is 6 hour walk. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

When we trek ahead westwards, the same local houses seem like dry-stone structures, and Tibet influences the architecture of houses. We will see many Mani walls, chorten, buckwheat and barley fields. It is 6-7 hours of walking. Overnight at Guest House, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today we will leave Namrung by crossing a small river called Thrang Khola. As we walk for a while, we will see a waterfall. Then, as we arrive at a place called Lho (3180m), we will spend our time enjoying the view of Mt. Manaslu and its surroundings. It is 6 hour walk. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Explore the village and gompas or visit Birendra Kund for reflections on Mt. Manaslu and its northern icefall. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Samdo is a Tibetan refugee settlement of about 40-50 houses.

Today we walk through the grassy Khakas (yak pasture land), parallel to the Budhi Gandaki river. After about an hour of walking, we will reach the summer herding area of Kermo Kharaka, where we can see an excellent view of Mt. Manaslu. It is a 3-4 hour walk. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The trail descends to a river by crossing a bridge over the Gyala Khola. Today we will see a view of Larkye Peak and the North face of Mt. Manaslu. It is a 3-4 hour walk. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Trek to Bimthang (3590m) via Larke Pass (5135m) 8-10 hrs walking.

Today is the longest and toughest day of the trek and the day to see the magnificent views of the Himalayas, including Mt. Himlung, Cheo Himal, Gyagi Kang and Annapurna III. It is about an 8 hours walk. Overnight at guesthouse, inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Today we may see a good view of the west face of Mt. Manaslu if the weather is good enough. The trail descends steeply down through rhododendron and pine forest. It is 6- 7 hours of walking.

Drive to Benshisahar (35 k.m, bumpy road) and another 175 km drive to Kathmandu through the nice highway. Overnight at the hotel, inclusive of breakfast.

Departure. Transfer to the airport to board your flight back home. ***End of services***