17-Day Manaslu Circuit Adventure Trek from Kathmandu via Larkya La
About This Tour
Embark on a Himalayan excursion through the Manaslu region and experience varied landscapes, vegetation, and local traditions along the trail. Pass famous river...
Duration: 17 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Tulsipur, Kathmandu, Annapurna, Tatopani, Dharapani · Languages: English
Know before you go: Private vehicles for travel between Kathmandu and Soti Khola, and Dharapani to Kathmandu, are also available at an additional cost.
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What's Included
- All airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
- 3-night twin-sharing room in Kathmandu, two-star category
- Guided sightseeing tours with private vehicle
- Kathmandu to Soti Khola and Dharapani to Kathmandu by public bus
- ACAP and MCAP permits, and the special permit for the Manaslu Trek
- Accommodation in tea houses during the trek
- Three meals a day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea/coffee during the trek
- Licensed English-speaking Nepal guide with salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance
- Medical support kit box
- All applicable government and local taxes as per the itinerary
- Farewell dinner (Nepali cuisine)
Not Included
- Nepal visa fee
- International airfare to and from Kathmandu
- Lunch and dinner at the Kathmandu hotel
- Personal travel and health insurance, including insurance for helicopter evacuation
- All entrance fees during sightseeing
- Extra night accommodation, lunch, and dinner in the city
- Personal expenses
- 1 porter for every 2 guests
- Tips for the trekking crew and driver
- Equipment such as a sleeping bag, down jacket, and trekking poles
- Extra expenses due to flight delays, strikes, weather conditions, or any event beyond our control
- Costs for beverages, drinking water, desserts, extra porters, showers, laundry, or any other services not mentioned by the company
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Kathmandu
Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport on your respective airline, you will be received by your Nepal tour guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. Upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport on your respective airline, you will be received by your Nepal tour guide and transferred to your hotel in the city. Check in to your room and refresh yourself. Check in to your room and refresh yourself. Have dinner and stay overnight in Kathmandu.
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2Day 02
Thamel Sightseeing and Trek Briefing
Today, you will enjoy a short sightseeing tour in the Thamel area. Today, you will enjoy a short sightseeing tour in the Thamel area. Later in the afternoon, the whole group will be briefed about the trek. We will check all the equipment for the trek, and if anything is not appropriate, we can help you rent or buy it. Later in the afternoon, the whole group will be briefed about the trek. We will check all the equipment for the trek, and if anything is not appropriate, we can help you rent or buy it. Have dinner and stay overnight.
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3Day 03
Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Start the day with an exciting overland journey to Nepal's Mid-West, around the Gorkha district. Start the day with an exciting overland journey to Nepal's Mid-West, around the Gorkha district. Overnight stop in Soti Khola.
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4Day 04
Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Wake up early in the morning and walk from Soti Khola toward a forest-covered gorge, where the route climbs into cooler areas. Wake up early in the morning and walk from Soti Khola toward a forest-covered gorge, where the route climbs into cooler areas. Overnight stop at Machha Khola.
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5Day 05
Walk from Machha Khola to Jagat via Tatopani
Start the day with a morning walk along the upstream banks of the Buri Gandaki River for a few hours to reach Khorla Beshi, and then continue on the winding path toward Tatopani, a village with a natural hot spring. Start the day with a morning walk along the upstream banks of the Buri Gandaki River for a few hours to reach Khorla Beshi, and then continue on the winding path toward Tatopani, a village with a natural hot spring. Enjoy a refreshing warm bath, then walk on to Jagat village for an overnight stop. Jagat is a lovely and large village with many shops and well-stocked stores. Enjoy a refreshing warm bath, then walk on to Jagat village for an overnight stop. Jagat is a lovely and large village with many shops and well-stocked stores.
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6Day 06
Trek from Jagat to Dang via Philim
Wake up in the morning, have breakfast, and continue walking through rural farming villages to Philim, one of the largest villages, with many scattered houses in this remote farming region. Wake up in the morning, have breakfast, and continue walking through rural farming villages to Philim, one of the largest villages, with many scattered houses in this remote farming region. From Philim, hike toward Dang village for an overnight stay. From Philim, hike toward Dang village for an overnight stay.
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7Day 07
From Dang to Ghap through Bihi Bazaar
Start with a morning walk from Dang to the riverside to reach Bihi Bazaar, a small village by the river. Start with a morning walk from Dang to the riverside to reach Bihi Bazaar, a small village by the river. From here onward, you will experience more Tibetan Buddhist culture as the walk continues on a gradual path with a few short ups and downs before reaching Ghap village for an overnight stop. From here onward, you will experience more Tibetan Buddhist culture as the walk continues on a gradual path with a few short ups and downs before reaching Ghap village for an overnight stop.
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8Day 08
Hike from Ghap to Lho
Start hiking from Ghap village along the Budhi Gandaki River. Start hiking from Ghap village along the Budhi Gandaki River. Continue walking to reach Lho for an overnight stop. Continue walking to reach Lho for an overnight stop.
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9Day 09
Trek from Lho to Samagaun
Wake up and begin the walk to reach Samagaun. Wake up and begin the walk to reach Samagaun. Stay overnight.
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10Day 10
Acclimatization Day at Samagaun
Enjoy the day and take some rest. Enjoy the day and take some rest. Go for a hike to Sama Gompa to support acclimatization. Go for a hike to Sama Gompa to support acclimatization.
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11Day 11
Walk from Samagaun to Samdu
Start the day with a walk to Samdu village, which is not too far away. Start the day with a walk to Samdu village, which is not too far away. Overnight stay in Samdu village.
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12Day 12
Trek from Samdu to Dharmasala via Larke Bazaar
Wake up and have a morning meal, then walk from Samdu via Gyala Khola to Larke Bazaar. Wake up and have a morning meal, then walk from Samdu via Gyala Khola to Larke Bazaar. Continue hiking near Larke Glacier to reach Duwang, where the lodge is located for an overnight stop. Continue hiking near Larke Glacier to reach Duwang, where the lodge is located for an overnight stop.
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13Day 13
Cross Larke-la Pass and descend to Bimthang
Start early in the morning to reach the top of Larke-la Pass. Start early in the morning to reach the top of Larke-la Pass. Enjoy excellent views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II from the top. Enjoy excellent views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II from the top. Hike further to reach Bimthang for an overnight stop. Hike further to reach Bimthang for an overnight stop.
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14Day 14
Descend from Bimthang to Gho
Today, descend through forested areas to reach Gho. Today, descend through forested areas to reach Gho.
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15Day 15
Trek from Gho to Dharapani
Walk down to reach Tilje village, located near the Marsyangdi River. Walk down to reach Tilje village, located near the Marsyangdi River. After resting at Tilje, continue your final day of adventure walking to reach Dharapani for an overnight stop in a lovely lodge. After resting at Tilje, continue your final day of adventure walking to reach Dharapani for an overnight stop in a lovely lodge.
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16Day 16
Drive from Dharapani back to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu, passing farm villages and terraced fields along the way. Drive back to Kathmandu, passing farm villages and terraced fields along the way.
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17Day 17
Departure from Kathmandu
Transfer to the airport for your flight back to your home destination. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to your home destination.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), International Terminal, Kathmandu, Nepal · Tour start: Ring Rd, काठमाडौँ 44600, Nepal — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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