‘traversing from one scenic valley to another via high Larke-La Pass’
Major Highlights:
“Enjoy the adventure around the world’s 8th highest Mountain Mt. Manaslu Himalaya
Exceptional grand mountain panorama from high and scenic Larke-La Pass
Adventure of scenic walks in harmony with the ancient culture of Buddhism
Traverse from the high Gorkha district of Manaslu towards scenic Manang areas’
Short Trip Profile:
Mode of Trekking: Hotels in Kathmandu and best standard lodges
on treks.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous walks.
Highest spot: 5,106 m / 16, 752 feet high at Larke-La Pass.
Activities: Exciting drives both ways with scenic walks.
Trekking duration: 14 Nights and 15 Days with drives both ways.
Total Trip: 17 Nights and 18 Days arrival to final departure.
Seasons: Spring from March to May and autumn from September to early November.
Manaslu Circuit TrekOverviews:
Manaslu Circuit Trek, an adventure around massif Manaslu Himalayas, located within Mansri Himal range, within Gorkha district of Mid-West Nepal. The Manaslu Himal and the high valley were closed to the outside world for long decades. From 1992 onwards, flung its door open for foreign visitors but remains a restricted area. Due to its close border with Tibet / China, a special permit is required to enter the high Manaslu valley.
An exciting country to visit and explore, where trekkers can experience great bio-diversity of landscapes, climate, vegetation, and cultures. The name Manaslu is quite interesting, derived from ancient Sanskrit meaning the soul or mind of god and holy spirits. While the local native of Manaslu calls Kutang, a land of beauty and paradise that comes from the Tibetan language.
The adventure begins after driving from Kathmandu to the starting point of the trek from the low farm country of the Gorkha district. Following the raging Buri-Gandaki River upstream towards high green hills and nice rural villages, enter scenic high Manaslu Valley. The walk follows through beautiful terrains lined with towering peaks of Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli, and Sringi Himal 7,187 m. Staying overnights in the lovely villages of Lo and Sama-Gaon, spending extra days for acclimatization and exploring its viewpoints. Walk follows at the end of Manaslu valley at Dharmasala or Phedi, the bottom of Larke-La Pass.
The next morning a big haul to the top of Lake-La Pass, the highest point of the adventure at 5,106 m. Rewards awesome panorama of a giant mountain range, and then on a long downhill to end the trek at Dharapani village.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.
Day 03: Drive to Soti-Khola 845 m via Arughat around Gorkha district- 06 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Machha-Khola 930 m - 06 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Dovan 1,070 m via Tatopani (Hot Spring) - 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Jagat 1,410 m - 05 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Deng 1,800 m - 06 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Namrung 2,630 m - 06 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m - 05 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,525 m -05 hrs.
Day 11: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and local excursion.
Day 12: Trek to Samdo 3,690 m - 05 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Larke Phedi / Dharmasala 4,460 m - 04 hrs.
Day 14: Cross Larke-La 5,106 m and descend to Bhimthang 3,790 m -08 hrs.
Day 15: Trek to Gho 2,515 m - 05 hrs.
Day 16: Trek to Dharapani village 1, 820 m - 06 hrs.
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel-07 hrs.
Day 18: Final Departure for homeward bound or to respective countries.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Detailed Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,300 m and transfer to hotel.
On the first arrival at Kathmandu, our staff receives you for a short drive to your hotel. Checking the nice rooms and then briefing is held by our guide and leaders regarding the treks with necessary information. Evening a group dinner in a Nepali restaurant, and return to the hotel.
Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu heritage sites of great interest.
Enjoy an exciting tour around Kathmandu steeped with world heritage sites adorned with the country’s beautiful landmarks. The tour allows visitors an introduction to Nepalese cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions. Rest of the afternoon preparation for Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
Day 03: Drive to Soti-Khola 845 m via Arughat, Gorkha district- 06 hrs.
The morning after breakfast by 7 a.m. depending upon group size either in a car, coach or tourist comfortable bus. Where drive takes you to Nepal Mid-West around Gorkha district at Arughat town. From here on the local jeep drive on a rough dirt road to Soti-Khola village for an overnight halt.
Day 04: Trek to Machha-Khola 930 m - 06 hours.
After a pleasant overnight at Soti-Khola village, the walk starts heading north through a number of smaller farm villages. A path leads to short ups towards Machha-Khola for the overnight stop.
Day 05: Trek to Dovan 1,070 m via Tatopani (Hot Spring) - 05 hrs.
Enjoy breakfast, and then start the day with a pleasant morning walk on the gradual trail into a patch of small forested area. Reaching a small place in a forest close to a river at Tatopani, with a natural hot spring to get refreshed The walk continues with a slow short climb to Dovan a small village with rows of farm terraces. On arrival check into a small nice lodge for an overnight halt.
Day 06: Trek to Jagat 1,410 m - 05 hours.
From here onwards on a winding trail uphill through the forest of Sal, blue pines and oaks trees. As climb leads to spread out farm villages, and then reaching on top of a ridge where Jagat village is located. A nice hill village with many good lodges and shops, on checking into a nice simple room. Explore the village life of mixed cultures of both Hinduism and Buddhism.
Day 07: Trek to Deng 1,800 m - 06 hours.
On leaving Jagat village, after a pleasant overnight morning walk heads up into
pine and oaks tree forest. Then reaching the lovely village of Philim, with rows of farm
terraces, after a time here having lunch. The walk leads further uphill to Deng, from
here air gets much cooler as the walk ends for the day at Deng village.
Day 08: Trek to Namrung 2,630 m - 06 hrs.
After Deng, within high hills of Manaslu overlooking views of snow-capped peaks
as morning walk climbs through the forested trail. From here onwards one can notice
the change in local people of strong Tibetan Buddhism culture.
The climb finally ends for the day on reaching Namrung village for an overnight stop,
after an exciting scenic walk of more than six hours.
Day 09: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m - 05 hrs.
From Namrung walk leads higher above the Buri-Gandaki River, the trail follows
uphill into a cool forest of rhododendron and pines. Enjoy the surrounding
grand vista of snow peaks and of beautiful landscapes of hills and river dales.
Slowly the walk ends on reaching a lovely settlement of Lo-Gaon, which provides nice
lovely lodges. Enjoy the afternoon exploring the village and it’s an interesting
monastery, facing views of Mt. Manaslu.
Day 10: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,525 m -05 hrs.
Lo-Gaon, the entrance of upper Manaslu valley, after breakfast enjoy the
day walk overlooking grand views of peaks. The walk continues with short ups and
down to Sama-Gaon, the main village of the high Manaslu region. Check into a nice
simple lodge for two overnight stops.
Day 11: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and local excursion.
Extra day in Sama-Gaon having a day off from walking and packing, enjoy short
Hike, and explore the village of great cultural interest. Sama-Gaon is at the
junction of Manaslu base camp, Tibet border, and Larke-La Pass.
Day 12: Trek to Samdo 3,690 m - 05 hrs.
After a pleasant rest day at Sama-Gaon, the adventure continues towards wild and arid, windswept country. The walk leads past a nice monastery and toward dry
terrain, as altitude gains on reaching a large village of Samdo for overnight halt.
The last village of Manaslu upper valley till the trail joins at Dharapani in Manang
district, enjoy the comfort of a nice simple lodge of Tibetan-style hospitality.
Day 13: Trek to Larke Phedi / Dharmasala 4,460 m - 04 hrs.
Today, a short walk of a few hours to the end of Manaslu valley at Phedi or
Dharmasala. Start the morning on rocky trails crossing a number of cold icy streams
as the walk slowly leads to Dharmasala. A place with few lodges, during high season
the place is flooded with trekkers, where one has spent nights in tented camp.
Day 14: Cross Larke-La 5,106 m and descend to Bhimthang 3,790 m -08 hrs.
Early morning starts the hardest and toughest day of the adventure, as
The climb begins following a trail above Dharmasala. After a long strenuous climb of
more than two hours, then reaching on top of Larke-La Pass. Having rest enjoy the
glorious panorama of the surrounding massif mountain range, and then head to a
long descent at the base of Larke-La pass on the Manang side at Bhimthang for
an overnight stop.
Day 15: Trek to Gho 2,515 m - 05 hrs.
From here onwards, after a tough long walk of the previous day morning walk is much
More pleasant. Heading down on a gradual path into densely forested areas then reach a
small isolated settlement at Gho for an overnight stop.
Day 16: Trek to Dharapani village 1, 820 m - 06 hrs.
Last and final day of the trek, enjoy the walk following a downhill trail all the way to
Tilje village for lunch. Afternoon a short climb up to Dharapani village where our
The wonderful adventurous trek concludes. Dharapani is located on the famous
Annapurna Circuit route within the district of Manang, where the motorable road has
reached, since last decade. Overnight in the comfort of a nice lovely lodge to
celebrate the party, after a successful adventure around the Manaslu Circuit trail.
Day 17: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel-07 hrs.
Start early morning after a hearty breakfast for a long drive to Kathmandu, taking a local jeep down to low warm farm areas of Lamjung district at Besisar town.
At Besisahar, for refreshing or possible lunch stop and then board a bus or car, or coach for a smooth and exciting drive back to Kathmandu.
Day 18: Final Departure for homeward bound or to respective countries.
As per the international flight time, our staff transfers you to the airport terminal for your final departure homeward bound from amazing Nepal. After a wonderful experience and adventure on Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
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Hidden valley amazing experience Manaslu tsum valley trek one of the most popular with immersive journey in Manaslu region which leads you outmost region through the off beaten paths, a spectacular culture of Tibetan community, the lap of the majestic world’s eight highest mountain Mount Manaslu 8156m, diverse wilderness, amazing flora and fauna valley, surrounded Himalayan ranges with Glacier and icefalls, the heritage of sacred Buddhism monasteries and Gumpa, and ancient route of Nepal.
This Manaslu Tsum valley trek lies between border side of Nepal and Tibet, for trekkers Manaslu region was opened in 1995 and Tsum valley on 2008, in fact, it's a new trekking route with fewer crew trekkers destinations.
Everything is unique of this trek its peaceful inhabitants abiding belief in the sanctity of all life.
You'll touch imposing spectacular Ganesh Himal and Manaslu ranges, dramatic landscapes, mysterious canyons with terraced hillsides, and patchwork meadows, geographically spectacular, and culturally fascinating.
Most of the trekkers also no even heard of this magical place, really, this Manaslu and tsum trek will take you whole valley of Manaslu region like; Tsum valley hidden part, huge glacier, green flat land to dry grazing pasture, mani walls, chortens, traditional villages, colourful people, mysterious yaks, and many more special places.
Tusm Valley is also called "Hidden Valley" which is the best place of Himalayan Buddhist pilgrimage site and famous for ancient art, culture, religion, and magnification mountains views of Sringi Himal, Boudha Himal Ranges, Ganesh Himal, etc.This fantastic trek Manaslu and tsum valley begin from Soti Khola after an exciting drive from Kathmandu, similarly, the trail ascent Budhi Gandaki valley and you walk through the pine and rhododendron forests, then cross the suspension bridge, pleasant villages, many Buddhist monasteries, and ancient Gombas.
