DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m/4,592ft altitude) and transfer to Hotel
After you arrive in Kathmandu, our representatives will welcome you and transfer you to your chosen resort or hotel.
DAY 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola (710m/2,328ft altitude)
We will set off today as early as possible to reach Sotikhola. During our drive, we get views of Nepal country and mountain sceneries. We will drive to Dhading Bensi district i.e. Dhading headquarter and then by reaching Arughat, we drive to move at Sotikhola.
DAY 3 Trek from Sotikhola to Maccha Khola (900m/2,952ft altitude)
Our team will trek from beautiful Sal forests and climb over ridge rapids of Budhi Gandaki and then move to Khursane, where rocky trails wave their ways in both upward and downward direction. We walk through rocky roads and finally cross a suspension bridge to go to the village of Maccha Khola.
DAY 4 Trek from Maccha Khola to Jagat (1,410m/4,625ft altitude)
Our narrow trail lets you to cross Tharo Khola to reach Khorlabesi. Later on, by passing through a hot spring, we will cross Budhi Gandaki and move across Dobhan ridge. Later on, we again cross a suspension bridge from Yaru Khola, climb stone stairs and move ahead to Tharo Bharyang. Finally, we cross Budhi Gandaki’s west bank to climb a ridge, trek across the nearby river and climb to reach Jagat village.
DAY 5 Trek from Jagat to Philim (1,590m/5,215ft altitude)
We will climb over a rocky ridge to reach Salleri and from there, will descend towards Sirdibas. Here, you will find the valley as widening a bit while our trail goes to Ghatta Khola and then continue our upstream trek to reach Philim, a big Gurung village.
DAY 6 Trek from Philim to Bihi (2,130m/6,986ft altitude)
Our today’s trek involves a steep walk to reach at Bihi by starting from Philim village.
DAY 7 Trek from Bihi to Namrung (2,670m/8,757ft altitude)
Today, we will cross the area of Budi Gandaki many times to pass through a large number of gompas while going on the route. Once you cross the river, you will find less dense forest and the fine trail again, while it continues after you completes a steep climb to reach to Namrung. Here, you may view the two famous tourists’ spots of the village i.e. Ganesh Himal and Siring, while views of Mount Himal Chuli from Namrung Village.
DAY 8 Trek from Namrung to Lho (3,180m/10,430ft altitude)
Starting from Namrung Village, we will follow a steady climb to pass through green forests and reach at Lho Village consists of many barley terraces and chortens. Meanwhile, you will cross the side valleys of Ganesh Himal and Simnang Himal.
DAY 9 Trek from Lho to Samagaon (3,530m/11,578ft altitude)
You will be the part of outstanding views of Mount Manaslu by moving ahead from Lho Village and explore the popular Ribung Gompa. In addition, we will follow huge mountain glaciers and various snow summits to end our journey in Samagaon.
DAY 10 At Samagaon. Choose an option from numerous numbers of choices for excursion hike.
Today, you will spend the whole day at Samagaon to experience rest as well as acclimatization. During the entire day, you will be acquainted with the rich culture followed by Sherpa people.
DAY 11 Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m/12,660ft altitude)
You will descend towards Budhi Gandaki River and then turned to north to follow a bridge across the side stream. Trail leads to the famous Manaslu Base Camp and then goes to Samdo.
DAY 12 Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala/Larke Phedi (4,460m/14, 628ft altitude)
Our team continues walking downward the edge to cross the wooden bridge on Budi Gandaki and start walking in the upward direction. We will witness Larkya Glacier by crossing two streams and reach to Dharamsala or Larke Phedi.
DAY 13 Trek from Dharamsala to Larke la Pass (5,160m/16, 924ft altitude) & descend to Bimthang (3,720m/12, 201ft altitude)
Once you complete a short climb, you will reach to northern side of Larke Glacier, from where you may get panoramic views of Larke Peak and Cho Danda. Then, you would walk across different mountain glaciers to get outstanding views of Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal and huge Annapurna mountains. Lastly, you will end the long day by reaching at Bimtang.
DAY 14 Trek from Bimtang to Tilche (2,300m/7,544ft altitude)
Starting from Bimtang ridge, we follow our trail from rhododendron forests to reach to Tilche village.
DAY 15 Trek from Tilche to Jagat (1,300m/4,264ft altitude)
Now, we will start with our reverse trek from Tilche village to reach at Jagat
DAY 16 Drive back to Kathmandu
You will return to the Kathmandu City by driving back from Jagat.
DAY 17 Spare day. Free for personal activities or additional activities on request.
You will have a spare day at the capital city of Kathmandu in Nepal.
DAY 18 Farewell, departure transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport
Our team gives farewell and departs you to the Tribhuvan International Airport at Kathmandu City in Nepal.