Manaslu Short Budget Hiking

With a good morning breakfast, the journey begins with a 4wd drive through the Prithvi Highway and the side road, including an off-road drive to Machha Khola.

It is the gateway to Manaslu short-budget hiking. Lunch will be along the way, and dinner will be in the Lodge at Machha Khola.

Usually, it will take about 6 hours to get to Kathmandu by bus and 4 hours by Jeep. Overnight at the lodge.

Today’s trek begins after crossing the wooden bridge after breakfast at Machha  Khola.

On the way, the natural hot spring is called Tatopani. You can also enjoy the hot spring bath, a cure for various skin diseases.

Walking further, cross another bridge and reach the Jagat. Have Dinner Overnight at the lodge.

The Restricted Area starts from Here. Jagat, the trail moves towards Sirdibas as the trek embarks after breakfast.

After walking through the Ghatte Khola and crossing a bridge, the next hillside is Philim, a Gurung village.

You may take a side trip to the monastery in the village overnight at the lodge.

The foothill journey through the terraced hillside leads you to Ekle Bhatti from Philim. After having lunch, the downhill trails lead to the Riverbank again,

And crossing it, catch the eastern trail. Walking along the Deng Khola (stream) leads to Deng, a spectacular settlement in this region, overnight at a Hotel.

Right after the trek embarks, there is a Rana village on another ridge for which crossing the suspension bridge is essential.

Another couple of villages that lie on the trail are known as Bihi and Ghap. The stunning views of the white peaks, including Mt. Manaslu, take your breath away.

Reaching Namrung, there comes an opportunity to explore the monastery and Chorten overnight at the lodge.

As the trek leads towards the alpine region, beautiful scenery appears.

The snowy peaks and the enticing alpine zone are just incredible.

Passing various mountain settlements such as Lho and Sho, the ancient monasteries and shortens welcome to walk further.

The steady walk leads to Sama Gaon, a typical Tibetan Buddhist village with numerous heritage sites, overnight at the lodge.

As the trek has led to a much higher altitude, it is better to rest at acclimatization.  You may explore the local village or hike to Base Camp.

Samagaun is the best place to walk around the village and towards the Manaslu base camp after breakfast.

Which offers astounding Himalayan views of Manaslu and Nagdi Chuli—spending some incredible moments back to Sama Gaon overnight at the lodge.

After breakfast at Samagaon, the trek embarks through the Tibetan Buddhist communities and the wonderful green hillside.

Almost the trail is an uphill walk leading you to Samdo, a tiny but picturesque village—dinner in the lodge and Overnight at the lodge.

The trek begins through the treeless region, which turns out to be the alpine meadows. Very few houses are found on the trail.

On the way, the spiritual Mani walls and stone huts are located. Stop at Dharmashala, have lunch, and enjoy exploring the local surroundings. Have Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.

This is the most challenging and exciting day of the Manaslu circuit trek.

The trek begins early morning, ascending through the steep rock-dominated trail.

Larke La Pass is located at 5160 meters altitude, a stunning viewpoint of Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, and the surrounding peaks.

Stepping towards the Annapurna side is slippery, and one has to pay special attention, especially during the snowfall. The trek leads Bhimthank Phedi to today’s rest overnight at the Hotel.

Walking through Surke, the trek from Bhimthang Phedi begins right after breakfast.

The trail is fine and almost through the pine forest, descending to the Marshyangdi River.

Various tiny villages lie on the trail, including Gho and Tilije. Dharapani is today’s destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal, and overnight at the hotel.

After a 2-hour Jeep drive, you reach Beshishahar, enjoying the views of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli River valley.

You will have a bus at the Beshishahar to drive to Kathmandu, or you may go to Pokhara. It will take another 4 hours either way.

You have the rest of the time to transfer to the hotel for personal use. Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast will be in the Hotel in Kathmandu. Our representative will drop you off at the international airport on your departure day by car/van.

Thank you for letting us serve you, and have a pleasant journey ahead.

Note: Check-out time is Noon.