Day by day itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu; meet our staff transfers to Hotel, overnight Hotel (B).
Day 02: Kathmandu final preparation for trekking, collect special permit with guide city tour, Overnight Hotel (BB).
Trekking Starting 21 days KTM to KTM
Day 03: Kathmandu to Soti Khola (720m), by Jeep/ Local Bus 6 -9 hours, overnight hotel (B/L/D).
Day 04: Soti Khola to Machhekhola (870m), 5–6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Option: There are seasonal road to Machhekhola to that it is possible direct bus/Jeep to Machhekhola 9–12 hours.
Day 05: MachheKhola to Jagat (1340m), 5–6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 06: Jagat to Philim (1,570m), 3 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 07: Philim to Chumling (2383m), 6/7 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 08: Chumling to Chhokangparo (3010m), 5/6 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 09: Chokhangparo to Nile /Chhule (3361m), 6/7 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 10: Nile/Chhule to Mu Gompa (3740m), 3 hours Overnight in Gomba (B/L/D).
Day 11: Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa (3240m) 3 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 12: Rachen Gompa to Dumje (2440m), 4 hours or Chhokangparo 5 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 13: Chumje to Dang (1860m), 6-7 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 14: Deng to Namrung (2630m), 5-6 hours 2300m, Overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 15: Namrung to Lho (3180m), 4-6 hours, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 16: Lho to Samagau (3520m), 4-5 hours, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 17: Acclimatization rest day in Samagaou, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 18: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3875m), 4-5 hours, takes about four hours, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 19: Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (4460m) 4-5 hours, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 20: Trek from Larkya La Phedi to Larkya La (Pass) (5135m.) to Bimthang (3590m), 8-10 hours, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 21: Bhimtang to Tilije 2360m, overnight Lodge /Tea house (B/L/D).
Day 22: Tilije to Dharapani walking and drive Besi Sahar (800m) by jeep, overnight Lodge /Hotel (B/L/D).
Day 23: Besisahar to Kathmandu drive by tourist coach 4/5 hours, overnight Hotel (B/L).
Option: If you are interest to walk all the way to Basi Sahar also Possible it takes two days trekking, but you need to follow road so that we recommend taking Jeep to Basi Sahar. If you walk all the way to Shyange (1100m), 5–6 hours one day and next day trek to Besi Sahar 4-5 hours. Overnight at hotel.
Trekking End
Day 24: Departure from Nepal or next trip (B).
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu; meet our staff transfers to Hotel, overnight Hotel (B).
Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International airport, our representative welcomes you and assists to transfer in your hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Kathmandu final preparation for trekking with guide city tour, Overnight Hotel (B/L/D).
Kathmandu, being a historical and cultural heart of Nepal, is a popular destination for tourists, trekkers and adventure seekers. The city presents a wonderful mixture of Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism and Western influence in the Valley. After breakfast at the hotel you will be leave for full day sightseeing tour to the world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley with English speaking city tour guide by private vehicle. You will be transfer to the pilgrimage sites of the Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrines of Shiva. Thousands of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba) are surrounded here, and you can see the cremating system of the Hindus most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding areas. After visit Pashupatinath you will be transfer to the Bouddhanath stupa a pilgrimage centre which is the most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Bouddhanath visit another important place for Buddhist, Swoyambhunath stupa; also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring this spot you will transfer to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, Nepali traditional architectures and another attraction of this place is the Kumari (the living goddess). After finished your sightseeing trip you will be transferred to your hotel than group meeting, collect special permit and passport, overngiht at hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu toSoti Khola (720m), by Jeep/ Local Bus 6 -9 hours, overnight hotel (B/L/D).
Early morning drive to Prithivi High way till to Malekhu Pul and turn right hand side to Dhading Besi (district headquarter of Dhading); continues drive off road to Salentar and Aarughat Bazar. It takes you 6 to 8 hours drives and we have lunch on the way. Aarughat is one of the famous shopping junctions for Manaslu Gorkha and Dhading’s remote villagers continue drive to Aarkhet Bazaar half an hours, if you are doing trekking in autumn or spring season there is possible direct bus to Aarkhet Bazar. continues to direct drive to Sotikhola on same days, overnight in Lodge.
Day 04: Soti khola to Machhekhola (870m), 5-6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
After breakfast, walking flat area, following the Budi Gandaki river, climbing briefly to Kyoropani, path descends once again to the river at the confluence with the tributary of Soti Khola 1000m. The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail is cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley, opposite the point where a large tributary stream enters the Buri Gandaki. The terraced farmland here belongs to the village of Lapu Besi. Treks descend once again to the wide, sandy riverbed and follow a path, which runs below the steep, craggy valley side. At length, we have to climb up once again on a trail to Machhekhaola 870m,Machhekhola means "Fish stream", overnight Guest House 5 hours.
Day 05: MachheKhola to Jagat (1340m), 5-6 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
We cross the MachheKhola , head upstream to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani . The valley sides steepen until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path we reach the single Guest House at Doban. Above Doban, the Buri Gandaki descends an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, we re-cross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat 1340m, where we have stay in Guest House, 5 hours.
Day 06: Jagat to Philim (1,590m): 3hrs, overnight tea house (B/L/D).
Climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Setibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola. Continue upstream to a long suspension bridge. Climb up to Philim, a large Gurung village, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house.
Day 07: Philim to Chumling (2363m):6/7 hours, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Walk past Philim to the north across a forest with the views of the narrowing valley. After Ekle Bhatti cross the gorge, and enter the pine tree forests. Descend down to trail going to the Tsum Valley. Climb through pine and rhododendron forests. Enjoy the views of Himalchuli Mountains. Pass Lokpa, climbing further north through pines and rhododendrons. Climb down to Ghumlong, and climbing up to Ripchet. Crossing the Shiar Khola, finally arrive at Chumling. Visit the old Chumling gompa, and the stone streets of the village, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house.
Day 08: Chumling to Chhokangparo (3010m): 5/6 hours, , Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Cross the suspension bridge onto the opposite bank. Enjoy the great views of Ganesh Himal. Walk past Rainjham to Serpu Khola. Now we enter the hidden valley of Tsum. Another steep climb takes us to the village of Chhokangparo. Weather permitting; enjoy the views of Himalchuli at 7893 meters, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house.
Day 09: Chokhangparo to Nile (3361m), via Milarepa cave: 6/7 hours, , Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
While climbing above Chokhangparo, better to be careful of altitude problems. Walk past Lamagaon to the Rachen Gompa. Climb up to the Milarepa’s Cave. Then we cross the Shiar Khola. Continue walking through the villages of Phurbe and Pangdun. After crossing the village of Chhule, climb upstream and cross the bridge to finally arrive at Nile, overnight in Gomba
Day 10: Chhule-Nile to Mu Gompa (3700m-5km-3 hours walk) (B/L/D).
We are now almost close to the Tibetan border. Walk to the west bank of the valley through the Tibetan landscapes. Climb up to the Mu Gompa. From Mu Gompa, climb further up to Bhajyo and We are quite close to Tibet and get a good view of the Tibetan peaks as well as the Ganesh Himal range. Bhajyo is a remote area there is not any local houses. Only we can see some yak farm house. After having the lunch we will explore the area, Overnight in Gomba.
Day 11: Mu Gompa and Rachen Gompa (3240m) , Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
From Bhajyo, we descend down to Rachen Gumba. Established in 1905 AD, the Rachen Gumba is a nunnery in the Shiar Khola Valley. The nunnery is one of largest in the region is of great importance. The interior of the Gumba is splendidly painted with Buddhist mural paintings, Overnight in Gomba.
Day 12: Rachen Gompa to Dumje (2440m), Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
Continue south until a bridge crosses to the west bank then descend again to Chhokangparo. Drop below Chhokangparo on the previous trail for about 2hrs, until a small gompa is reached at Gho (2485m). Then taking the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley, we finally arrive at Chumje via Yaju, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house.
Day 13: Chumje for Dang (1860) , Overnight in Lodge/Tea house (B/L/D).
From Chumje, we continue on the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley. Pass the village of Dorjon Kharka just before reaching Rana. Crosss the large suspension bridge in the main valley of the Manaslu Budhi Gandaki River. If interested, walk further up to the village of Bihi, Overnight in Lodge/Tea house.
Day 14: Deng to Namrung (2630m), 5-6 hours 2300m, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
The valley is still steep- sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana, and start to see Mani stones, a sure signs that we are entering high country Buddhist region. After only about four hours we reach at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious, and the climate change is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now. We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more Mani walls after Ghap and 3 more times crossing of the Budi Gandaki on our route to Namrung (2630m), 5-6 hours trek, overnight at lodge/Hotel.
Day 15: Namrung to Lho (3180m), 4 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
Today is short day in our trekking because there are so magnificent views on the way to Lho. After breakfast start trekking pass Lihi cross Hinang river and climb to Sho then gradually up a large village at 3150m where there is a lovely little monastery and numerous Chortens and Manis wall, its call Lho village. Looking back Ganesh Himal I is visible. Overnight in Guest House/Hotel.
Day 16: Lho to Samagaou (3520m), 4-5 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
After breakfast, leaving the village of Lho Gau, you follow the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. At a fork in the trail, we take a detour to the left, which leads up to Honsansho Gompa and the Punggen Glaciers, from where there is a stunning view of Peak 29, Himalchuli and Manaslu. As you continue on the main trail, you soon reach the fields of Sama Gau, 3520m, 4-5 hours, overnight hotel/ guest house.
Day 17: Acclimatization rest day in Samagaou, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
This is a day for rest at Samagaon to give you some acclimatization. Surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest, you take a breather to acclimatize and relax. You can hike to Manaslu Base Camp for excellent views of Samdo (Pang phuchuli); Nagdi chuli, Simnang Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and you can see Birendra Kunda which is an ice lake nearby the Manaslu Base Camp. You can talk with your guide and decide because we do not know what you want and how your situation at that time. Stay overnight at Lodge/Hotel.
Day 18: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (38750m), 4-5 hours, takes about four hours Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
You trek gently uphill all the way to Samdo through a desert path and windy valley. The Tibetan border is just four kilometers away from Samdo, but visitors are not allowed to pass the border. If you want to visit Tibetan boarder you need one exra day. There is a Tibetan refugee village at Samdo. This is an excellent view point for Mt. Manaslu, Samdo (Pang phuchuli), Nagdi chuli, Sonam Himal, Manaslu glacier, Manaslu ice fall and several other majestic peals. Stay overnight at Lodge in Samdo (38750m).
Day 19: Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (4460m) 4-5 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
Dharmashala or Larkya Phedi takes about 4/5 hours. The trail is rocky and zigzags all the way to your destination. Before you reach Larkya Phedi, there is a market called Larkya Bazaar (market) where seasonal fairs are held for the local folks. People bring goods from Tibet to sell it here. Stay overnight at Tea house in Dharmasala.
Day 20: Trek from Larkya La Phedi to Larkya La (Pass) (5213m.) to Bimthang (3590m), 8-10 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
It takes about 8/12 hours. Early in the morning you begin to trek a steep ascending path until Larkya La through a rocky and windy trail. Today you carry a packed lunch. From the top, you can enjoy the views of Larke peak, sunrise at Mt. Manaslu, Ratna chuli, Cheo Himal and many other snow capped mountains and peaks. Crossing this pass, you hike to a steep downhill path through rock and ice. If you are planning on Dec or early march we recommend to bring mini crampons. Trekking polls also may help to going down in other season. On the way, you will encounter many icy lakes. We recommend you careful going down. Bimthang is a broad and level ablation valley with a number of Mani walls and deserted houses. Stay overnight at Guest house in Bimthang (3590m) 8-12 hours trekking.
Day 21: Bhimtang to Tilije 2360m, 6-7 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
Trek from Bimthang to Tillje takes about six to seven hours. Crossing this high pasture, you descend the valley of the Purdin Khola to the area of the Base Camp for the West side of Manaslu. From a ridge at 4150 meter, you have excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. Beyond a bridge over the headwaters of the Dudh Khola, you descend into a rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche, 2785 meter. Walking down you cross a stream to reach Tilje. Here is an apple orchard which is quite famous for local wine, overnight at Guest house.
Day 22: Tilije to Dharapanu walking 3 hours and drive to Besisahar (800m), 3-5 hours, Overnight Lodge /Guest House (B/L/D).
Leaving Tilje, you trek uphill for nearly 1-1.30 hours to reach Dharapani crossing a bridge over the Marshyangdi River. Check out the Manaslu special permit again and we take Jeep to Besi Sahar 800m, 4-6 hours drive by local Jeep or bus. Cross the Marshyandi River catch the Jeep drive to Besi Sahar 5-7 hours.
Option: If you are interest to walk all the way to Basi Sahar also Possible it takes two days trekking, but you need to follow road so that we recommend taking Jeep to Basi Sahar. If you walk all the way to Shyange (1100m), 5–6 hours one day and next day trek to Besi Sahar 4-5 hours. Overnight at hotel.
Day 23: Besi Sahar to Kathmandu drive by tourist coach 4/5 hours, Overnight Hotel (B/L).
There are server bus or Micro bus service from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu every hour until 2-3 pm so that we will take bus 7-9 am so your breakfast and drive a bus to Kathmandu. Its take 5-6 hours drive, stop for lunch on the way. Arrive in Balaju Bus Park, transfer to Hotel in Kathmandu. If you are planning to visit Pokhara, yes it is possible to drive to Pokhara by bus or private transport. Besi Sahar to Pokhara takes 4 hours drive. You can tell to Asian Hiking Team staff, Overnight in Hotel.
Day 24: Departure from Nepal or next trip (B).
Today is last day in our itinerary, last minute shopping for souvenirs or gift to your family, friends or relatives until your departure flight/drive or to commence any extra trips or activities you may have booked with us. If departing, you'll be transferred to the international Airport for your departure flight schedule to your onward destination or next trip.
Note: All Accommodation during the trekking is by Guest house or Lodge, if clients require we will provide tented camp. If you want continues trekking in Annapurna Circuit also possible. As well as continues trekking to Basi Sahar also possible with in one extra day. The itinerary subject to change as your interest and time frame. It is possible to take private Jeep drive to/from trek start and ending point.
