Manaslu Circuit Trek should be organized government registered trekking agency and minimum 2 persons require to do this trek. However, all necessary permits are included in our Manaslu Circuit Trek package.

You do require to pay entry permit fee for Annapurna and Manaslu conservation area. Entry cost about 25 US$ per persons for Annapurna Conservation Area and same for Manaslu.

Permits are issued for one week plus the number of days requested per persons. Currently for this Manaslu circuit trek one week will cost US$ 70 (Sept-Nov) or US$ 50 (all other period) In addition each day is charged at US$ 10 per persons per day.

Day 01: Arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour and Trekking Preparation Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570m) via Dhading Besi, 6-7 hours drive Day 04: Arughat to Lhapu Besi (750m); walking distance 6 hour Day 05: Lhapu Besi to Tatopani; walking distance 5-6 hours Day 06: Tatopani to Jagat 1410m; walking distance 6 hours Day 07: Jagat to Deng (1,804m); walking distance 6-7 hours Day 08: Deng to Namrung (2630m); walking distance 6-7 hours Day 09: Namrung to Samagaon (3530m); walking distance 6 hours Day 10: Rest Day in SamaGaon Day 11: SamaGaon to Samdo (3690m); walking distance 4-5 hours Day 12: Samdo to Dharmashala/Larkya Phedi (4480m); walking distance 4-5 hours Day 13: Dharmashala - Lharkey Pass (5213m) to Bimthang (3590m); walking distance 7-8 hours Day 14: Bimthang to Tilje (2300m); walking distance 5-6 hours Day 15: Tilje to Jagat/Syage (1700m); walking distance 6-7 hours Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu, 7-8 hours drive Day 17: Final Departure

Then the trail to Manaslu Round Trek Package continuous with lush green lower hills inhabited by Indo-Aryan Hindus, crossing the snow bound Larkya La pass (5213m). Larkya La Pass marks the separation between Manaslu and Marshyangdi River valley. Larkya La Pass offers incredible landscape views. It is challenging but a good objective for most fit walker. The Manaslu Circuit Trekking can provide supreme alpine experience to its guest. Please see our pages for more details about things to know before trekking around Manaslu Circuit

Manaslu Circuit Trek begins from Arughat of Gorkha district, western part of Nepal that follows towards the upstream of Budi Gandaki river. From Kathmandu we follows the Prithvi Highway until we reach Malekhu bazaar, then cross the Trishuli River which takes about 2-3 hours. After reaching Dhading Besi,we leave for Arughat by sealed road. The road passes through Palpa, Jyamire, Gola Bhangyang, Amkhu Khola Bridge, and Budhi Gandaki River to reach Arught.

The majestic Himalayan ranges in this area offers natural scenery with high romantic glacier lakes at higher altitude along with fascinating flora and fauna. One can explore Buddhist monasteries at traditional villages with their flat-rooted timber houses.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is opened in 1992, offering a combination of rich cultural heritages with great bio-diversity. Manaslu Circuit Trek often the best in the eyes of people looking for remote and peaceful places which offers real scenic views of the beautiful mountains walking through the rural cultural trails.

Manaslu Circuit Trek o ffers you astonishing mountain views, traditional lifestyle, and beautifl landscape, which is rarely explored trekking route in the remote of Nepal Himalaya. Manaslu Trek is one of the adventurous and wilderness trek located in Gorkha District, adjoining the plateau of Tibet.

Day 01: Arrive in Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Upon arrival in TIA, representative from Dream Heaven Adventure greets you and take you to your respective hotel. After refreshment & some rest visit DHA's office, in the evening join for welcome dinner. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing tour and Trekking Preparation

After breakfast, we start sightseeing tour of mainly historical and religious places in Kathmandu. The beautiful tour includes sacred Pashupatinath Temple, Monket temple (Swoyambhu), Biggest BouddhaNath Stupa and Patan Durbar Square. Then drive back to your hotel. Today we make special trekking permit for your Manaslu circuit trekking, we need your original valid passport with Nepal visa and full working day. Overnight in Kathmandu

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570m) via Dhading Besi, 6-7 hours drive

After breakfast drive from Kathmandu to Arughat; first drives to Dhading Besi around 3 hours by paved road then 4 hours drive from Dhading Besi to Arughat on rough road with scenic views, local villages, and rivers. Overnight in Arughat

Day 04: Arughat to Lhapu Besi (750m); walking distance 6 hours

After breakfast, our journey starts by crossing the Bridge of Budhi Gandaki River. Then the trail continues along with the bank of Budhi Gandaki through local villages, green hills, waterfalls and beautiful green forest. We then reach to Arket passes through beautiful forest with up and down in the rocky trail. We further walk all the way down and pass some rice fields and again up to get beautiful Gurung village in Lapu Besi. Overnight in Lhapu Besi

Day 05: Lhapu Besi to Tatopani; walking distance 5-6 hours

Today we continue up river, passing through Machha Khola (930m), and again up & down and cross river flat. Then we further walk through beautiful jungle and large Gurung villages with several up and down over a couple of ridges to get Tatopani. Tatopani means hot water, enjoy with the hot water. Overnight in Tatopani

Day 06: Tatopani to Jagat 1410m; walking distance 6 hours

Today, we climb over the edge; we again cross the Suspension bridge of Dudhi Gandaki River. The trail goes low at first and climb on rocky trail to reach Doban. We further cross the suspension bridge of Yaru Khola and climb up and up then cross the bank Budhi Gandaki to reach Jagat. Overnight in Jagat

Day 07: Jagat to Deng (1,804m); walking distance 6-7 hours

Today's journey begins by climbing up and down to Sridibas. Then the trails widen a bit as the trails continue up to Ghatta Khola. Upon crossing big suspension bridge at Philim, we continue our journey passing through the millet fields in Ekle Bhatti and bamboo forest to reach the beautiful Deng village. Overnight in Deng

Day 08: Deng to Namrung (2630m); walking distance 6-7 hours

After breakfast, we continue our walking crossing through Budhi gandaki River, then the trail passes through the forest and beautiful villages of Prok and several Gompas. We additional cross the river with narrow gorge and forest then steep up to Namrung. Overnight in Namrung

Day 09: Namrung to Samagaon (3530m); walking distance 6 hours

Today's trail goes climbing through the beautiful forest of rhododendron, oaks and firs and some Buddhist villages along the way to reach Sama Gaon. This area is inclined by the Tibetan culture; you may explore several monasteries, Chortens and Mani walls. Samagaon is very large cultural village, offers beautiful views of Mount Manaslu and others.

Day 10: Rest Day in SamaGaon

Today we spend at Samagaon for our acclimatization and rest as well. This village is most beautiful and very rich in the culture and tradition. Explore the Mani Stones, Chortens, and many monasteries with the amazing views. Short trip to Pungyen Gompa, old Gompa; enjoy the short trip with beautiful views of Manaslu glacier, ice fall. Overnight in Samagaon

Day 11: SamaGaon to Samdo (3690m); walking distance 4-5 hours

We trek uphill to the Samdo through the wilderness path. First the trail heads to Manaslu Base Camp and then passes through some Mani walls and cross Budhi Gandaki then steeply up to Samdo. Samdo is exceptional place for amazing views of Mount Manaslu, Nagdi, Simnang Himal and numerous majestic peaks.

Day 12: Samdo to Dharmashala/Larkya Phedi (4480m); walking distance 4-5 hours

From Samdo, the trail descends with many fields and large Mani wall with the rocky trail all the way. We further cross the east bank of Budhi Gandaki River to reach the valley of Sumdu. Then we continue through the valley Salka and climbs up to reach Dharmasala or Larkey Phedi. Overnight in Dharmashala

Day 13: Dharmashala - Lharkey Pass (5213m) to Bimthang (3590m); walking distance 7-8 hours

Get ready to cross the Larkya La Pass, the most amazing and challenging pass ever. Today's trail become rather deadly as it climbs on several rocky trails and snowy edges. The views from Larkya La are breathtaking and unforgettable from both sides. We can see the views of Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Annapurna II and so on. It will take about eight hours to reach Bimtang from Dharmashala. Bimtang is beautiful valley with its several Mani walls and isolated houses.

Day 14: Bimthang to Tilje (2300m); walking distance 5-6 hours

Today's trail goes crossing the wooden bridge of Dudh Khola. The day walk goes through beautiful forest of rhododendron and follows trail with narrow valley to reach Karche valley 2788m. Then we continue to the Tilje passing through fields and Gho village. Overnight in Tilje

Day 15: Tilje to Jagat/Syage( 1330m); walking distance 6 hours

After breakfast, we continue our journey over small ridge of the snow paved trail through tiny village and beautiful forests. Then we further walk to Dharapani, passes through the village of Thonje. Then we continue through Karte village and the Bridge of Marsyangdi River to reach Jagat. Overnight in Jagat/Syage.

Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu, 7-8 hours drive

There is road now on the trail from Jagat/Syage, so we take a local jeep or bus to Besi Sahar. Then take tourist bus from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu. Or we can stay in Besi Sahar today and back to Kathmandu next morning.

Day 17: Final Departure

A representative from DHA will take you to the Tribhuvan International Airport as per your flight schedule. Hope you had lovely time that you spent with us. Have a nice time!!