Manaslu Circuit Trek – 18 Days
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (Preparation day, gear check).
Day 2: Drive to Soti Khola (700m).
Day 3: Trek to Machha Khola (870m).
Day 4: Trek to Jagat (1,340m).
Day 5: Trek to Deng (1,860m).
Day 6: Trek to Namrung (2,630m).
Day 7: Trek to Samagaun (3,530m).
Day 8: Acclimatization day at Samagaun (Optional hike to Pungyen Gompa or Manaslu Base Camp).
Day 9: Trek to Samdo (3,860m).
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Samdo (Short hike to the Tibetan border).
Day 11: Trek to Dharmasala (4,460m).
Day 12: Cross Larkya La Pass (5,160m) and descend to Bimthang (3,590m).
Day 13: Trek to Tilije (2,300m).
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani (1,860m).
Day 15: Drive to Besisahar and onward to Kathmandu.
Day 16: Free day in Kathmandu (Sightseeing, shopping, rest).
Day 17: Buffer day (in case of delays).
Day 18: Departure.
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Tsum Valley Trek 19 days
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)
Airport pick-up and transfer to hotel. Trek briefing and equipment check
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing & Trek Preparation
Visit UNESCO heritage sites (Pashupatinath, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath) Final trek preparations
Day 3: Drive to Arughat (900m) – 7-8 hrs.
Scenic drive via Arughat and Overnight in stau over night.
Day 4: Trek to Arughat to soti Khola (1,340m) – 6-7 hrs.
Walk through lush forests and small villages. Cross suspension bridges and follow the Budhi Gandaki River
Day 5: Trek to Machha khola (2,240m) – 6-7 hrs. Enter the restricted Tsum Valley region. Pass through Philim and cross beautiful pine forests
Day 6: Trek to Jagat (2,386m) – 5-6 hrs. First views of the Ganesh Himal range. Explore the old monastery in Chumling
Day 7: Trek to Chhokang Paro (3,031m) – 5-6 hrs. Trek through narrow gorges and open valleys. Spectacular views of Shringi Himal
Day 8: Trek to Lpkpa (3,361m) – 4-5 hrs. Visit the sacred Milarepa Cave en route. Explore monasteries and interact with local Tibetans Day 9: Trek to Chhokangparo (4,000m) – 4-5 hrs. Visit the largest monastery in Tsum Valley. Optional hike to Dhephu Doma for a better Himalayan view
Day 10: Trek to Nile(3347m) via Milarepa cave 5-6 hrs walk.
Day 11: Excuision Mu gumpa (3700m) and Dephyudonma Gumba (4060m) 5-6 hrs walk.
Descend to a peaceful Buddhist nunnery. Experience Tibetan culture and tradition
Day 12: Trek to chhekamparo (3031m) – 6-7 hrs.
Trek through yak pastures and rhododendron forests
Day 13: Trek to Gumpa Lungdung (3,200m) – 6-7 hrs.
Retrace steps through scenic landscapes
Day 14: Trek to Ganesh himal hike (1,340m) – 6-7 hrs.
Rejoin the Manaslu Circuit Trail
Day 15: Trek to Jagat (2386m) – 6-7 hrs.
Cross numerous suspension bridges and small villages
Day 16: Trek Laphubeshi about 6-7 hrs.
Day 17: Trek to Aarughat about 6-7 hrs.
Day 18: Drive to Kathmandu from Aarughat about 6-7 hrs.
19 Final departure from Hotel to TIA ariport.
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