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Circumnavigate Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the world's 8th highest mountain. This restricted-area trek offers untouched Tibetan Buddhist culture, dramatic river gorges, remote stone villages like Samagaon & Samdo, and an exhilarating traverse over Larkya La Pass (5,106m). By law, trekkers must travel with a licensed guide and minimum group of two.
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.
Scenic overland drive from Kathmandu following the Trishuli and Budhi Gandaki rivers through Arughat and Soti Khola to reach Machha Khola.
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).
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.
Pass through Tibetan-influenced villages with mani stones and prayer flags, ascending through rhododendron and fir forests into the alpine village of Namrung.
Walk through Lho village with dramatic views of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m). Continue to Shyala village surrounded by Himalchuli and Peak 29, reaching Samagaon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Descend through alpine meadows, rhododendron woodlands, and pine forests along the Dudh Khola to join the main Annapurna Circuit trail at Dharapani.
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.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home, with unforgettable memories of the Manaslu wilderness.
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