Manaslu Circuit Trek

An Earthbound Expeditions representative greets travelers at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfers them to their hotel for rest.

A tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites includes Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath, followed by a pre-trek briefing. Overnight in hotel.

An 8 hour drive over rugged terrain passes Arughat on the Budi Gandaki River and continues through Solti Khola to Maccha Khola. Stay in a simple riverside teahouse.

A 6 to 7 hour trail climbs and descends past the Tatopani hot springs and over ridges and bridges above the Budi Gandaki gorge to the traditional village of Jagat. Teahouse stay.

About 18 km of hiking climbs to Salleri then descends through Philim and Ekle Bhatti, crossing millet fields and bamboo forests to the Himalayan village of Dyang. Teahouse accommodation.

Beyond Deng, the route crosses the Budhi Gandaki, climbs Rana, and heads west through forests to Ghap, known for its Mani stones, waterfalls, and snow-capped peaks. Teahouse stay.

A 5 to 6 hour trail crosses the Simnan Himal side valley to Lho, with its large Gompa and carved chorten offering close-up views of Mount Manaslu. Teahouse accommodation.

A 6 to 7 hour route via Shala crosses rugged terrain amid Manaslu and large glaciers, visiting the Pungyen Gompa. Samagan is an essential acclimatization stop. Teahouse stay.

Descending to the Budhi Gandaki River, the route crosses bridges and birch forests at Kermo Kharka to Samdo, a small Tibetan-origin Bhotia village with monasteries and chortens. Teahouse accommodation.

A rest day before Larke La Pass, with an optional hike along ancient Tibet trade routes offering views of Manaslu, Simrang, and Ngadi peaks. Teahouse stay.

A 4 to 5 hour day of edge-walking and wooden bridges passes Larkya Glacier and the Salka Khola valley to Dharmashala via the seasonal Larke Bazar. Stay at a stone guesthouse shelter.

The longest day, about 24 km, climbs to Larkya Glacier and crosses the pass, one of the hardest parts of the trek, with Himlun, Cheo, and Kang Guru views before a steep descent to Bimthang. Teahouse accommodation.

About 13 km descends through Sangure Kharka pastures, crosses Dudh Khola, and passes rhododendron forests and Karche to the picturesque village of Tilje. Teahouse stay.

A walk along dirt roads through the Marsyangdi valley rejoins the Annapurna Circuit at Dharapani, then a 7 to 8 hour jeep or bus ride returns to Kathmandu with an evening cultural show and dinner.

Travelers may conclude or extend their journey. Those departing receive transportation to Tribhuvan International Airport.