Manaslu Circuit Treks 17 Days (Budget Trek)

Upon arrival, a representative from Amazing Himalaya will receive you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

In the morning, drive to the Swayambhunath Monkey Temple, the oldest Buddhist stupa with monasteries in Nepal. Enjoy a wonderful view of the Himalayas and the Kathmandu Valley from here. In the old town of Kathmandu, visit the Durbar Square (palace complex) with many temples and monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, the tour takes you to Pashupatinath, the most important Hindu temple. The temple area is the destination of countless pilgrims, yogis, and believers, with Hindu rituals taking place daily. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple complex, but you can get a good view from a terrace beyond. Boudhanath represents a completely different world. It is the largest Buddhist stupa, surrounded by numerous Tibetan monasteries. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, drive through an impressive mountain landscape, past peaceful villages, to Arughat (170 km). If visibility is good, explore the mountains of the Manaslu and Annapurna massifs during the approximately 8-hour journey. After Arughat your journey leads slightly uphill to the box seat near the village of Almara. A constant up and down, a good 100 meters above the river, leads to the Machha Khola, a tributary of the Budhi Gandaki River. Then reach your destination, Machha Khola. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

Your trekking tour starts from Machha Khola, leading to Seti Khola today. Today’s trek involves ups and downs, with the reward of hot springs in Tatopani. Move to the eastern side of the river for spectacular views and paths partly carved into the rock. Before the valley widens, it narrows dramatically, causing the river to run wild. Enjoy the contrast of this spectacular landscape. Overnight stay at the Trekkers Lodge.

Today will be an easy day for us as the trek is short in terms of distance, but it promises beautiful views of the surroundings. The path involves a slight uphill climb, and then it branches off onto a level path. After crossing the suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River, we reach Philim, a large settlement in the hills, mainly inhabited by the Gurung community. The Gurung community is renowned for their martial traditions and bravery, particularly in military service, notably in the Gurkhas of the British Army. Today, we will have the opportunity to explore the Gurung village, observe their daily activities, and learn about their lifestyle. Deng, one of the smallest villages along our trekking trail, awaits our exploration.Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

The trek leads over steep grassy slopes to the village of Ngyak. This area was closed to tourism for a long time. The Buri Gandaki is a narrow, raging river surrounded by steep rock faces. Switch back to the western side of the valley and reach Namrung. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

After breakfast continue through pine, rhododendron, and bamboo forests. Set up camp in the Tibetan-influenced village of Ghap, on the Buri Gandaki river, and admire the rocks beautifully formed by the water. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

Possibly ascend to Manaslu BC and the glacier world (4,900m) – fantastic views await us. Alternatively, visit the nearby monastery. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

Today, continue hiking further north in the valley, passing the Manaslu glacier. The Manaslu massif dominates the landscape with its four-thousand-meter-high northeast flank. Overnight stay at Trekkers Lodge. Day 10: Samdo – Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi, 4460m) Your destination for the day is Dharamsala, a busy trading village. To reach it, leave the Buri Gandaki river and walk west towards Larkay Pass to the Dharamsala high alpine pasture. Overnight stay at Trekkers Lodge.

Your destination for the day is Dharamsala, a busy trading village. To reach it, leave the Buri Gandaki river and walk west towards Larkay Pass to the Dharamsala high alpine pasture. Overnight stay at Trekkers Lodge.

Today involves crossing Larka Pass, so start the tour early. The 5-hour climb to the pass starts slightly uphill but later becomes steeper over scree and snow. The descent offers panoramic views of six, seven, and eight-thousand-meter peaks. The path leads over moraines and steeper terrain into the valley of the “Milk River” to Bhimathang. Take a break at Lake Pokar before reaching the camp in a beautiful glacial cirque. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

After breakfast, leave Bhimthang. Cross the wooden bridge over the Dudh Khola, and the path goes through rhododendron and pine forests. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

The Dud Khola soon flows into the Marsyangdi Khola, creating one of the deepest gorges in the world. At Dharapani, meet the classic route of the Annapurna circumnavigation. Cross the river several times on suspension bridges until reaching Chamje, today’s destination. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge. Day 14: Chame – Nagdi Bazar (920m) – Basi Shar (760m) This is the last day of hiking, with an approximately 6-7 hour hike to reach Basi Shar. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

This is the last day of hiking, with an approximately 6-7 hour hike to reach Bulbule. Overnight at Trekkers Lodge.

On the drive back to Kathmandu, our route takes us once again along the Trisuli River. Use the remaining time of the day to relax or take a walk through the streets of the old town or Thamel. Overnight in Kathmandu.

The day is at your leisure. Optional programs are possible. Overnight in Kathmandu.

Our adventure trip in Nepal ends today. A representative from Amazing Himalaya will drop you off at the airport approximately 3 hours before your scheduled flight.