Manaslu Circuit Budget Trek - 14 Days

On the day of your arrival at Kathmandu airport, a representative from Himalayan Trekkers will be there to pick up and assist you towards to hotel. Once you reach the hotel and check-in, you can rest & relax. Later you can stroll around at Thamel, where you can find a lot of great restaurants, bar, handcraft arts, and many more. 

After having our morning breakfast, we begin our day with a scenic drive of around 8/9 hours to the lovely village of Arughat. We relish the sights of a fast-flowing white river, Nepalese countryside, natural landscape, and mountain scenery during our ride. We'll travel on paved roads from Kathmandu to DhadingBeshi, then off-road from DhadingBeshi to the stunning Arughat Valley. After that, we take a picturesque drive to Soti Khola, a lovely village. Staying in a teahouse in Soti Khola for the night.

We will begin the trek with a gentle walk after enjoying a delicious morning breakfast. We'll travel to Khursane via lovely forests and along the Budhi Gandaki's riverbank, passing through some rugged trails. 

The trek will lead us to stunning terraced farms and waterfalls as it ascends to Labubeshi, a Gurung settlement. To get to the Machha Khola, we continue walking down the riverbank and cross the suspension bridge. Staying in a teahouse in Machha Khola for the night.

After warm breakfast, we will head towards Jagat. The Budi Gandaki gorge is small, with towering cliffs on both sides, and the morning's walk follows a cliff path along the east bank before reaching hot springs at Tatopani and crossing the Dodan Khola. Hike up Gurung village trails by crossing a wooden bridge to the left of the Budi Gandaki River after a landslip and Yaruphant.

The river flattens at Yaru, where you cross a long cantilever bridge to reach Jagat, a nice flag-stoned Gurung settlement, by following the waves. When you get to the settlement, you must check your trekking permits at the checkpoint. You will begin walking in the restricted area on this day.

After enjoying the morning breakfast, we'll begin our trek this morning by descending several stairs to the river, from whence we'll begin climbing a terraced hill to Aguilera. The Sringi Himal may be seen from the top of Aguilera Hill (7,187 m). The path separates after a short distance, with the right-hand branch proceeding towards Ganesh Himal while crossing the river at Gata Khola. We'll hike upstream, past the gorge and steep rocks. After a 7-hour walk, we arrive at Deng, where we will spend the night.

The day continues with a steady ascent to Rana along the Budhi Gandaki River's east bank. The trial trekking then leads us to the Bhi village, through the forest, and up the difficult ascent back to the Ghap. We continue in and out of canyons after lunch at Gho, and we can also take a different route through Prok village to see the stunning views of Siringi and Ganesh Himal. 

We also came through a number of Gompas and Mani walls en route to the Budi Gandaki. The trail next leads us through a magnificent Rhododendron woodland before crossing the riverside carefully. Then we continue our delightful stroll gently till we arrive in Namrung, a charming settlement. Spent the night in Namrung. 

Following the right bank of the river after breakfast, with views of Peak 29 ahead, you leave the settlement of Lhogau. We continue down the river's right bank, with views of Peak 29 ahead. We take a detour to the left at a fork in the trail, which leads up to Honsansho Gompa and the Punggen Glaciers, with a spectacular view of Peak 29 and Manaslu. Continue on the main trail until you reach the Sama Gaon fields, 3520m, 6/7 hours. Overnight in Sama Gaon. 

Today is an acclimatization day, so take it easy and sleep in. After a delicious breakfast, relax at Sama gaon for the rest of the day. There is an optional day hike that exposes some fascinating Sherpa culture for those who wish to go exploring. 

Thousands of Mani stones with Buddhist writings, as well as pictures of Sherpa women dressed in traditional clothing and decorations, may be seen. You can locate an old Gompa—Pungyen Gompa—a monastery with magnificent views of the glacier if you go up a little hill near the Sama hamlet. 

You'll descend to the Budi Gandaki River after breakfast in Sama gaon and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. As the valley widens, you'll come across additional Mani walls. The scenery along this path is spectacular, and it takes you near the Tibetan border.

In Kermo Kharka, there is an easy hike on a cliff above the river that passes through juniper and birch trees. Climb steeply to a point between two streams of the river, then descend to a wooden bridge crossing the Budi Gandaki river. Continue trekking until you reach a stone archway, where you will find the settlement of Samdo. Staying overnight in Samdo.

Our day begins with a leisurely stroll down a large trail beyond Samdo. Then we cross the Budhi Gandaki River on a wooden bridge and continue walking upwards. To get to the Salka Khola valley, we have to traverse streams, tight paths, and the spectacular Larky glacier. Then we make our way to Dharamsala, a collection of stoned shelters and stone-built buildings.

Dharamsala, also known as Larky Phedi, is surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. Blue Sheep, also known as Himalayan Thar, can be seen in this area. The short trip to Dharamsala today gives you plenty of time to rest and enjoy your free day. Staying at a teahouse in Dharamsala for the night.

After filling us with a delicious breakfast for the longer trek. Though it is a more difficult trail, you will pass through several rustic villages, pristine glacial lakes, lovely valleys, and a diverse range of flora and wildlife, as well as several significant snowcapped summits.

After a short trek, you'll reach a valley on the Larkya Glacier's north side, from where you can observe Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. You'll hike across glacier moraines on a gentle rise that gets steeper in the final stretch of the pass. 

The Himlung Himal, Chap Himal, Kang Guru, and the massive Annapurna II can all be seen from here. You'll finish with a delightful early sunset stroll through misty low fields with Mount Manaslu rising in the distance. Night stay in Bimthang.

Our day starts with a cup of tea with breakfast in the morning. We carefully down the mountain, taking in the stunning scenery, people's traditional lifestyles, culture, mountain settlements, and calm landscape. We continue on towards Tilije village, passing by terraced farms and a lovely green Rhododendron forest. We can enjoy the stone paved trail by climbing up and down in a tiny rigid. 

Then we cross the Dudh Khola Bridge and descend through a pine grove to the Marshyangdi valley. We follow the Mani walls and prayer flags to Thonje village, where we will be joining the famous Annapurna Circuit trekking trail. 

After some time we will pass the police checkpoint and continue the trek towards Taal and even further to Dharapani if favorible.

After breakfast, we will head back towards Kathmandu. The drive to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar provides views of both hill and mountain scenery, with the banks of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers typically in direct view. Along the way, you'll pass through some lovely villages with farming terraces on both sides of the road. After reaching Kathmandu you can rest and make your body tired less. 

It's time to bid Nepal farewell. Our company representative will pick you up from your hotel and transport you to the airport for your return flight. We hope to see you again in Nepal for another amazing trip.