Day 01: Arrival 

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Airport, you will be received by our representative and transferred to the hotel. After checking in, you can either take a rest or spend your time exploring the city. Stay overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Trek preparation day in Kathmandu

Meeting with the guide for briefing and check list all the trekking gears or buy required gears.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Barpak (2000 m) Drive; (9-10) Hrs.

A 6 hours drive from Kathmandu into the western mountains takes us to Gorkha, the Capital of Medieval Nepal.  We drive Kathmandu to Barpak, and then take a local jeep to Barpak village which is situated up on the hilltop, a home to Gaje Ghale, the 2nd World War veteran who also received Victoria Cross from the Queen of Britain.

Day 04: Barpak to Laprak (2200 m)  Trek; (5-6) Hrs.

We trek through the mountains in an easterly direction into the main valley of the Budhi Gandaki River. A few hours of climb takes us to the pass of Gupsi Dada (3000m). The Gupsi Dada pass Laprak from Barpak, Enjoy the panoramic views of Buddhi, Shringi, Ganesh Himal and the Langtang range.  From there, we descend down to Laprak, a beautiful Gurung village.

 Day 05: Laprak to Khorlabeshi:(970 m) Trek; (7-8) Hrs.

Trek further east to Manaslu main valley of the Budhi Gandaki river.  We descend from Laprak and cross a  suspension bridge. Then a steep climb around hillside. Pass the village of Singla while enjoying the magnificent views of the Manaslu Himal, and other Himalayas. Descend down to Kholrabeshi.

Day 06: Khorlabeshi to Jagat:(1410 m) Trek; (5-6) Hrs.

After a few more ups & downs, we reach to Tatopani. From the Hot spring we climb over another ridge, then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge. Climb on over a ridge to Dobhan. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Dobhan Khola, the trail climbs on a rugged trail to Duman. Crossing a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola we climb the stone stairs and then drop to the river and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang. Trek along the Budhi Gandaki river then climb towards the village of Jagat.

Day 07: Jagat to Deng  (1920 m) Trek; (6-7) Hrs.

We begin today’s trek by climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Sirdibas.  The trail continues up to Ghatta Khola and we continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a large Gurung village. As we continue through the trail the valley widens and we pass through bamboo forests cross the Deng Khola and reach the village. Overnight in Deng.

Day 08: Deng to Ghap (2380 m) Trek; (3-4) Hrs.

On this day, we cross the Budhi Gandaki River again and climb up passing the water fall, cross a stream and continue to climb ahead to Shringi Khola, after crossing the river we reach Ghap. Overnight stay at Ghap.

Day 09: Ghap to Namrung (2550 m) Trek; (3-4) Hrs.

The initial part of today’s trek is on a relatively flat terrain. The trail moves uphill through the forest path thereafter. Thus, we arrive at Namrung, a beautiful place to see the magnificent view of Manaslu. Overnight stay at Namrung.

Day 10: Namarung to Lho (3180 m) Trek; (4- 5) Hrs.

From Namrung, we again enter the Buddhism influenced region. Climb through the forest to Lihi. Enjoy the spectacular rise of the Ganesh Himal.  Descend to Sho. Another steep climb takes us to our today’s campsite on a ridge. Overnight stay at Lho.

Day 11: Lho to Samagaon (3530 m) Trek; (5-6) Hrs.

Walking in the shady fir forest is very enjoyable. A short climb to a plateau and the village Shyala. Huge mountains surround us, Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, other snow summits to the right, at the far end of the valley we have just come from stands Ganesh Himal. At the far end of the village, overlooking the valley stands the well-known monastery of Sama. Sama Gaon is a village inhabited mainly by the Tibetans and lies at the foot of Manaslu.

Day 12: Rest Day in Samagaon

Today we will take a rest and explore the village.

Day 13:  Samagaon to Samdo (3860 m) Trek; (4-5) Hrs.

Descend to the Budi Gandaki, that has turned north, and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes several mani walls as the valley begins to widen. It is an easy trail on a shelf above the river passing the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. We drop off the shelf, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch we can see a large white kani, finally passing through the kani we find Samdo.

Day 14: Samdo to High Camp (Dharmashala): (4460 m) Trek (4-5) Hrs.

We continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward. Cross two streams and witness the Larkya Glacier. Go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again and come to the stone guest house (4450 m) which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larkya Phedi. We camp here today and have a rest to prepare for tomorrow’s crossing of the famous and most awaited Larkya Pass. After a short climb, we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers.

Day 15: Dharmashala to Bimthang  (3590 m) Trek; (8-9) Hrs.

After an early start, we soon walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass. From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Savor the spectacular views from the top of the pass.  It is a longer day then usual to Bimtang, but to walk into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in and Manaslu; it’s an experience not to be missed.

Day 16: Trek Bimthang to Tilje(2240 m) Trek; (5-6) Hrs.

The route gets easier from today onwards. We start with a gentle climb through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fig tree and rhododendron forests to Tilje

Day 17: Trek Tilje to Dharapani 2-3 hrs and then drive to Besisahar

Day 18: Drive Besi Sahar to Kathmandu: 7 hrs

We will take a private jeep transportation on the way back to Kathmandu along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and villages on both sides of road.

Day 29: Rest day in Kathmandu

This will be the free day, you can explore the city or buy gifts for the friends and family, shopping.

Day 20: Final Departure