Manaslu Expedition

Your expedition begins upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport. Our team will be there to welcome you with a company banner. After a short introduction to each other, you will be transferred to your Hotel. 

Once you get to your Hotel and check in, you can take some rest and recover from your journey. In the evening, if you want, you can explore the vibrant Thamel Street. You can explore the antique shops, local restaurants, and cultural restaurants for dinner and refreshment while enjoying the Nepali culture. 

Overnight Stay in Kathmandu Thamel.  

Today, the day will be dedicuted for preparation, rest, and briefing. Preparation before any expedition is necessary. After your light breakfast, you will meet your guide, who will check your gear. If any gear is missing, you will have time to shop for any remaining equipment and gear. 

After lunch, take some time for rest or sightseeing near Thamel, such as Kathmandu Durbar Square (10,15 min of walking from Thamel). You can do extra shopping for yourself during the free time before your expedition days begin the next day. 

In the evening, at a cultural restaurant, you all have a welcome dinner where you can interact with your team and guide. After the dinner, your guide will give you a detailed briefing about the upcoming days of the expedition and sleep well. 

Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

After a light breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and leave Kathmandu, driving via jeep with scenic views of hills, rivers, and traditional villages toward Arughat. The drive offers beautiful views of terraced farmlands and the Nepalese countryside. You will have lunch on the way to Arughat.

Upon arrival in Arughat, you can rest and roam around the Arughat villages. Arughat is a beautiful and quiet village in Gorkha where mostly Magar communities live. Arughat is surrounded by green hills along the river, which connect the two parts of the Arughat village. This place is the perfect destination for an overnight stay, and it is a gateway to the Manaslu trek. 

Overnight Stay in Arughat.

After a light breakfast, your trek begins from Arughat around 8 AM. Leaving Arughat village behind, you will walk along the Budhi Gandaki River through forests, cultivated fields, and charming villages. Crossing suspension bridges and walk along gentle trails. You will have lunch and take some rest, then begin your journey towards Soti Khola again.

Upon reaching Soti Khola, you will witness a peaceful settlement surrounded by green hills. Soti Khola village offers the first glimpse into the rugged terrain and natural beauty of Manaslu. Soti Khola is home to Gurungs and Magars. Enjoy your meal and sleep well for the next day's trek.

Overnight Stay in Soti Khola

After your breakfast and refreshment, your trek will begin with the early morning sun. Today’s trail becomes more adventurous as you pass waterfalls, narrow cliff-side paths, and dense forests. The route includes several suspension bridges and riverside sections before reaching the small village of Machha Khola. 

Upon your arrival in Machha Khola, take some rest and roam around the village. Machha Khola Means Fish River in Nepali, where fish is known as Machcha and River is known as a Khola. Machha Khola is a small, beautiful village where Magar and Gurung community people live. You will experience the warm hospitality of the Magar and Gurung people. 

Overnight Stay in Machcha Khola 

Today's walking distance is short, about 4 hours of walking. After a light breakfast, you will head towards Jagat around 8 AM. Today’s trek follows the winding Budhi Gandaki River through peaceful forests, traditional villages, and narrow mountain trails before reaching the picturesque village of Jagat. Along the way, you will cross several suspension bridges and pass terraced fields where local farmers continue their daily routines.

Jagat serves as the official entry point to the Manaslu Conservation Area, where permits are checked before continuing deeper into the restricted region. The village is built with charming stone houses and offers beautiful views of the surrounding hills. After a relatively short trekking day, there is plenty of time to relax, enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere, and prepare for the gradual ascent into higher elevations. 

Overnight Stay In Jagat.

After a light breakfast, leaving Jagat behind, you will climb steadily through dense forests, rocky paths, and small settlements rich in local culture. As you gain altitude, the scenery becomes increasingly dramatic with deep river gorges, waterfalls, and towering cliffs surrounding the valley. The route passes several suspension bridges and traditional villages where Tibetan Buddhist culture begins to appear more prominently. Prayer flags, mani walls, and chortens decorate the trail, creating a unique Himalayan atmosphere.

After a rewarding day of trekking, you arrive at Deng, a peaceful village nestled among forests and mountains, offering your first real taste of the remote beauty that defines the Manaslu Region. Enjoy the meal and sleep well.

Overnight stay in Deng Village.

After your breakfast, your trek continues through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests while following the Budhi Gandaki River upstream. Several suspension bridges connect remote villages where locals continue their traditional lifestyles. As the altitude increases, the landscape gradually changes, revealing magnificent snow-covered peaks in the distance. Tibetan culture becomes even more visible with ancient monasteries, prayer wheels, and beautifully carved mani stones lining the trail.

Upon reaching Namrung, you are rewarded with spectacular mountain panoramas, including impressive views of Himal Chuli and Ganesh Himal. The village is an ideal place to rest while enjoying its peaceful atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, and peaceful nature. 

Overnight Stay in Namrung.

After a light breakfast, Today’s trek offers you some of the most breathtaking scenery on the Manaslu trail. The route passes traditional Tibetan villages, colorful prayer flags, and well-preserved monasteries while gradually climbing toward higher elevations. Dense forests slowly give way to alpine landscapes as spectacular views of Manaslu, Naike Peak, and surrounding Himalayan giants dominate the horizon.

Upon your arrival in Lho, you are welcomed by a beautiful monastery overlooking the village. The peaceful environment, stunning mountain scenery, and strong Buddhist traditions make Lho one of the most memorable stops of the expedition. You can enjoy and rest in a teahouse.

Overnight Stay in Lho.

After your breakfast, today's trail continues through alpine meadows, yak grazing fields, and scattered settlements while offering uninterrupted views of Mount Manaslu. As the air becomes thinner, the pace slows to allow proper acclimatization. The landscape opens into a broad valley surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains, creating one of the most spectacular sections of the journey.

Upon your arrival in Sama Gaun, you will see the largest village in the upper Manaslu region, which provides an excellent opportunity to experience traditional Tibetan culture. You can explore Stone-built houses, ancient Gumbas (monasteries), and friendly local people, creating a welcoming atmosphere before the climbing phase begins with the warm hospitality of locals. 

Overnight Stay in SamaGaun.

Today is designed as a full acclimatization day and is essential to adjust your body to high altitude and to avoid altitude sickness. Acclimatization is an important part of treks and expeditions in high altitude. Rather than remaining inactive, you may take a short hike to nearby viewpoints, Birendra Lake, or the surrounding ridges. These excursions provide stunning panoramic views of Mount Manaslu and neighboring glaciers. 

The remainder of the day you can spend exploring Sama Gaun, visiting the local monastery, interacting with residents, and learning about their unique Tibetan-influenced culture. Proper rest, hydration, and nutrition are vital before heading toward base camp. 

Overnight stay in Sama Gaun.

After a light breakfast, today's trek marks the beginning of the climbing approach as you leave the village behind and ascend across rocky moraines, glacial terrain, and high alpine landscapes. The surrounding peaks appear increasingly close while breathtaking views of Manaslu dominate the skyline.

Upon reaching Manaslu Base Camp, climbers settle into a fully equipped campsite that will serve as home during the expedition. The remainder of the day is spent organizing climbing equipment, reviewing safety procedures, and preparing for the challenging ascent of the world’s eighth-highest mountain. 

Overnight stay in Base Camp.

Your climbing period begins from Base Camp, where you will be trained and start your climbing phase with proper acclimatization, well-equipped and guided. This period is dedicated to the summit expedition and includes several rotations between higher camps to allow proper acclimatization. You will work closely with experienced guides and Sherpas while gradually establishing Camp I, Camp II, Camp III, and Camp IV. 

Your experienced guide will forecast the Weather conditions, and snow stability, and team health are carefully monitored before making the final summit attempt. As you climb higher, more rewards await you. Reaching the 8,163-meter summit offers extraordinary panoramic views across the Himalayas and represents the reward for weeks of preparation, determination, and teamwork. After celebrating this remarkable achievement, following the golden rule, you will climb and sleep low. You will descend early and safely back to Base Camp to Samagaun for sleeping.  

After completing the expedition, the return journey begins with a long descent through familiar mountain trails. The route retraces beautiful valleys, traditional villages, and forests while offering a final opportunity to admire the breathtaking scenery of the Manaslu region.

Descending to lower elevations makes your walking easier and allows your body to recover from the extreme altitude. Overnight is spent in Namrung, where you can enjoy a comfortable rest after the demanding climbing adventure.

Overnight stay in Namrung

On a regular day, your trek begins after having breakfast in the morning. The trail continues downhill through peaceful forests, where you will see cultivated farmland and traditional villages for the last time. As the altitude decreases, temperatures become warmer, and the vegetation grows greener. Crossing suspension bridges and passing lively settlements provides another chance to experience the hospitality of local communities.

Upon reaching Philim, you can relax while reflecting on the incredible achievements and unforgettable memories of the Manaslu expedition. Enjoy your trek moments as much as you can, which are going to be your unforgettable memories.

Today’s descent follows the Budhi Gandaki River through scenic valleys and charming villages. The trail passes waterfalls, terraced hillsides, and dense forests, creating a pleasant and relaxing trekking experience after the challenges of high-altitude climbing. Reaching Machha Khola marks another significant step toward the end of the expedition, where a comfortable teahouse stay allows time for you celebrate your successful journey.

Overnight stay in Machchakhola

Today’s descent follows the Budhi Gandaki River through scenic valleys and charming villages. The trail passes waterfalls, terraced hillsides, and dense forests, creating a pleasant and relaxing trekking experience after the challenges of high-altitude climbing. Reaching Machha Khola marks another significant step toward the end of the expedition, where a comfortable teahouse stay allows time to celebrate the successful journey.

Overnight Stay in Arughat

Last day in the Manaslu trek region. After breakfast, you will depart Arughat and drive back to Kathmandu through scenic countryside, winding mountain roads, rivers, and rural villages. Upon arrival in the capital, you will be transferred to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. The evening is free to explore the city, shop for souvenirs, or celebrate the successful completion of your Mount Manaslu Expedition with fellow climbers and guides at a farewell dinner in a cultural restaurant. 

On the final day, Himalaya King Trekking & Expedition staff will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your onward flight, marking the conclusion of your unforgettable Mt. Manaslu Expedition. Hope you enjoyed your Trek and expedition with us. Have a safe journey ahead.