Today we’ll start our exciting day, with an early breakfast in Kathmandu. After that we will leave Kathmandu and set off on a scenic drive toward Maccha Khola. Along the way we will witness the views of Trishuli and Budhi Gandaki River. We will pass through the Dhading Besi, the district headquarters of Dhading. Continuing our road trip, we will now go through rough and more rugged road and after several hours of driving we will finally reach Arughat. Driving for at least three to four hours from here we will finally step on Machha Khola, the starting point of our trek. We will stay overnight in Machha Khola and prepare ourself for the upcoming journey.

After spending a night in Maccha Khola, we will begin our journey with an early breakfast and start our official trek to Jagat through lush subtropical forests and along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River. After walking for next two hours we will reach Lyabrubesi, a Gurung village. Moving on we will go through suspension bridge to cross Nauli Khola. After few hours of walk we will also cross some of the famous places like Khorlabesi, Tatopani and Dobhan. From Dobhan we will continue our trek for next four hours and finally make our way to Jagat. Once we reach Jagat, we show our permit to enter Manaslu Conservation Area. After such a long trek we will take a proper rest and spend our night in Jagat.

Today we will start our trek from Jagat to Lokpa. We will ascend gradually along the Budi Gandaki, passing Salleri and the scenic valley of Sirdibas. Soon we will be able to see chortens and mani walls on our way to Lokpa. Walking for three to four hours from Jagat, we will reach Philims, a large Gurung village. At Philim the routes split into two different trails, we will continue walking toward left as it will lead us to Lokpa. From here, the path climbs steadily through pine and rhododendron forests until we reach Lokpa.

After spending our night in Lokpa, we will now begin our trek towards Chumling. Today’s trail takes us deeper into the Tsum Valley, we’ll descend through forests and soon we will cross the Lungwa Khola. We will continue our trek and along the way we’ll be enjoying the views of Boudha Himal and Ganesh Himal. Eventually we will reach Chumling, a Tibetan style village with old monasteries, mani walls and stone houses. We will explore around the village and stay overnight.

The fifth day of our trek begins with a delicious breakfast in Chumling. Then, we will pass through the fertile fields and small villages like Domje after crossing the suspension bridge over the Siyar Khola. From here the route climbs steadily to Chhekampar, also known as Chhokangparo, a large village set on a plateau. From here we can witness the spectacular views of Himal Chuli and Ganesh Himal. We will explore the Tibetan culture of this village and will stay overnight here.

Today we will begin our journey from Chhekampar to Nile. The trail follows the upper valley past sacred mani walls and chortens. We will pass through some of the village like Lamagaon, Phurbe, and Pangdun, each with its own ancient monasteries. Continuing our walk, we will soon reach Nile, the last village before the Tibetan boarder. We will spend rest of our day taking rest and enjoying the snow-capped peaks around the Nile.

Today we will go on a short hike to Mu Gompa, one of the oldest and most important monasteries in the Tsum Valley. We need to climb up for at least two hours, and once we reach Mu Gompa, we will be seeing the breathtaking views of Ganesh Himal, Shri Rung Himal and Manaslu North Face. After soaking in the beauty of the place, we will once again return back to Nile and take a proper rest.

Our day eight trek begins with a delicious breakfast in Nile. From there we will return back the same route and enjoy the return journey while enjoying all the possible views for one last time. For the day eight, we will stay overnight in Chumling.

Today we will have a long trek, as we will descend and once again pass through Lokpa and rejoin the Manaslu Circuit Trail. On our way to Philim, we will go through lush forests and terraced farmland, with opportunities to spot wildlife such as Himalayan langurs. After almost 6 hours of walk we will finally reach Philim, where we will stay tonight.

Today is the final day in trekking region. With an early breakfast in Philim, we will follow the Budi Gandaki downstream, and once again retrace our path past Jagat and Tatopani before reaching Machha Khola. Once we reach Machha Khola, we will take a proper rest and also explore the night life of Machha Khola as we will return back to Kathmandu the next day.

Today we will bid a farewell to Manaslu Trekking Region, and will drive back to Kathmandu. We will pass through the rural landscapes, small towns, and river valleys. Once we reach Kathmandu, we’ll drop you to your accommodation where you can take a proper and most needed rest.