About the Region
The Manaslu region encircles the world's 8th highest peak, Mt. Manaslu (8,163m). It is a pristine restricted area offering authentic Tibetan-influenced Buddhist culture, raw mountain trails, fewer crowds than EBC, and the thrilling crossing of Larkya La Pass (5,106m).
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Day-by-Day Route Plans
Trek Itineraries in Manaslu Region
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Manaslu Circuit Trek - Full Route Itinerary
Book This Trek| Day | Route | Elevation | Distance | Time | Notes & Trail Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arrive Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu
Dinner
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1,300m | — | — | Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport (1,300m). Meet our representative, transfer to your hotel in Thamel, and attend the pre-trek orientation and permit preparation briefing. |
| 2 |
Drive Kathmandu → Machha Khola
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
870m | 160.00 km | ~9.0 hrs | Scenic overland drive from Kathmandu following the Trishuli and Budhi Gandaki rivers through Arughat and Soti Khola to reach Machha Khola. |
| 3 |
Machha Khola → Jagat
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
1,340m | 21.80 km | ~8.0 hrs | Trek along the river gorge, crossing suspension bridges, passing natural hot spring at Tatopani, and ascending a stone staircase to the stone-paved village of Jagat (entry checkpoint). |
| 4 |
Jagat → Deng
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
1,860m | 23.50 km | ~8.0 hrs | Climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, descend to Sirdibas, cross the Gandaki on a long suspension bridge to Philim, and walk through bamboo forests to Deng. |
| 5 |
Deng → Namrung
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,660m | 20.00 km | ~7.5 hrs | Pass through Tibetan-influenced villages with mani stones and prayer flags, ascending through rhododendron and fir forests into the alpine village of Namrung. |
| 6 |
Namrung → Samagaon
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,530m | 17.50 km | ~6.0 hrs | Walk through Lho village with dramatic views of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m). Continue to Shyala village surrounded by Himalchuli and Peak 29, reaching Samagaon. |
| 7 |
Acclimatization day in Samagaon
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,530m | 8.00 km | ~4.5 hrs | Essential acclimatization day. Take a side hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m), Birendra Tal glacial lake, or the historic Pungyen Gompa with towering peak vistas. |
| 8 |
Samagaon → Samdo
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,860m | 12.00 km | ~8.0 hrs | Follow the Budhi Gandaki river valley as it climbs gently above tree line. Pass juniper and birch forests to arrive at Samdo, a traditional Tibetan refugee settlement. |
| 9 |
Acclimatization day in Samdo (day trip to Tibetan border)
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,860m | 7.00 km | ~4.0 hrs | Second acclimatization day. Hike towards the old trade pass at the Tibetan border (Gya La) with sweeping views of the northern Himalayas and high-altitude wildlife. |
| 10 |
Samdo → Dharmasala (Larkya Phedi)
High Altitude Lodge / Camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,460m | 3.00 km | ~3.0 hrs | Descend past the northern market site, cross the wooden bridge, and ascend through grassy tundra slopes alongside Larkya Glacier to reach the high camp of Dharmasala. |
| 11 |
Dharmasala → Cross Larkya La Pass (5,106m) → Bimthang
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,720m | 16.00 km | ~10.0 hrs | Early 4:00 AM start for the pass crossing. Climb gradually over moraines to the prayer-flag adorned summit of Larkya La (5,106m) for jaw-dropping views of Himlung, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. Long descent to Bimthang. |
| 12 |
Bimthang → Dharapani
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
1,860m | 18.00 km | ~7.0 hrs | Descend through alpine meadows, rhododendron woodlands, and pine forests along the Dudh Khola to join the main Annapurna Circuit trail at Dharapani. |
| 13 |
Drive Dharapani → Besisahar → Kathmandu
Hotel in Kathmandu
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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1,300m | 243.00 km | ~12.0 hrs | Drive by 4WD jeep from Dharapani to Besisahar, then transfer to a private tourist coach back to Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway. Evening celebration dinner. |
| 14 |
Departure
Breakfast
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1,300m | — | — | Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home, with unforgettable memories of the Manaslu wilderness. |
What's Included in Manaslu Circuit Trek
All mandatory permits (Manaslu Restricted Area Permit RAP
MCAP
ACAP
TIMS)
Licensed government-registered trekking guide and porters
Overland jeep/bus transport Kathmandu - Machha Khola & Dharapani - Kathmandu
Teahouse accommodation and full board meals
First aid kit with pulse oximeter
What's Excluded in Manaslu Circuit Trek
International flights
Nepal entry visa
Travel/evacuation insurance
Wi-Fi and device charging
Staff gratuities
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