• Day 1 Drive to Soti Khola (730 m), directly by private jeep (7-8 hours)

    On the first day of Trek, we head towards Soti Khola, which is the starting point for Manaslu Circuit Trek. You will enjoy the scenic drive by private jeep which is much more comfortable and safer to reach Soti Khola. You can find the pitched road to Dhading Besi on the Prithvi Highway. Then, the drive on the bumpy, rugged road begins. You will reach Soti Khola after Arughat Bazaar, the largest settlement in the area.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1350m
  • Day 2 Soti Khola to Machha Khola (869 m) 5-6 hours

    This is the beginning of Short Manaslu Circuit Trek as we begin to walk. You will walk through Budhi Gandaki river bank and Sal forest. The trail descends down to Lapu Besi (880 m) and crosses the river. Further, climbing up to the hillock and walking downwards towards the gravel river bed, you will reach Machha Khola (869 m). Machha means “Fish” and Machha Khola is a small village inhabited by Gurung and Ghale community. Gurung and Ghale are among the ethnic groups and indigenous communities of Nepal. An arrangement for your overnight stay is made at Machha Khola. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Machha Khola
    • Altitude: 869m
  • Day 3 Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340 m) 5-6 hours

    After the first day of hours of walk and night stay at Machha Khola village, on this day you head towards Jaga. Just as the previous hours of walk, Jagat is also about 6-7hours away from Machha Khola. You will walk on a relatively easy trail along with Budhi Gandaki river and reach Khorla Besi (960 m). Then, Tatopani (930m) lies an hour away from Khorla Besi. Tatopani refers to hot water and this village is famous for hot spring. Continually, walking a couple of ridges, you will reach Dovan (1000 m). Dovan is the spot for lunch. Yauraphat is the next spot after resting and having lunch. Following the trail, you reach Jagat, a wide valley, which lies on the west side of Budhi Gandaki river. Jagat is the overnight stop for today.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Jagat
    • Altitude: 1340m
  • Day 4 Jagat to Deng (1,850 m) 6-7 hours

    Today’s overnight stop is at Deng. Like in previous days, you head towards Deng after having breakfast. The trail is decorated by a stone staircase till down to the river. Crossing the river, you will climb up a terraced hill of Salleri (1440 m), where you can have a beautiful view of Sringeri Himal at 7,187 meters. Sirdibas is another small village at 1430 meters that you pass by. Then, crossing a suspension bridge over Ghatta Khola directs to a steep climb that leads Philim (1590 m). Bypassing Philim and Ekle Bhatti (1600m), a suspension bridge joins you to Deng.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Deng
    • Altitude: 1850m
  • Day 5 Deng to Namrung (2,630 m) 6-7 hours

    Today, you will walk from altitude 1,850m to 2,630m where Namrung is situated. You may encounter altitude difference, plantation, and habitation. Passing through the mani walls and Chortens, the trail continues along the river. Finally, you will reach Namrung (2630 m), after crossing the Budhi Gandaki river. You will stay overnight at Namrung. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Namrung
    • Altitude: 2630m
  • Day 6 Namrung to Sama Gaon (3,530 m)

    Today, you will cover 17.7 kilometers of trek distance to reach Sama Gaon, which takes about 6 to 7 hours. You will walk through many prayer walls, along with mani stones. Passing through the oak and rhododendron forest, you will climb to Lihi (2900 m). Besides, Lihi your trek route will take you through the Buddhist village of Sho (3,000 m), Lho (3,180 m), and Shyala (3,520 m). You can have a spectacular view of Mt. Manaslu (8,160 m), and Manaslu North (7,157 m). Continually, you will cross a glacial river to reach Sama Gaon (3,530 m). You will stay overnight at Sama Gaon. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Sama
    • Altitude: 3530m
  • Day 7 Sama Gaun to Samdo (3860 m)

    On this day, you will start your trek slowly due to the altitude gain. Passing through the yak broad pastures, you will walk through a long mani wall then, cross Budhi Gandaki by a wooden bridge. Walk further for a while and then, you will reach Samdo (3860 m). Samdo is a beautiful village with lodges where you will stay overnight. You can enjoy exploring the village. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Samdo
    • Altitude: 3860m
  • Day 8 Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460 m) 6-7 hours

    You leave Samdo and move forward on a broad trail. Crossing a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki river, you step on the ancient trading route to Tibet. Without further delay and a long walk, you reach Dharamasala (4460 m), which is also known as Larkya La Phedi. You can have a beautiful view of Larkya Glaciers, along with spectacular Mt.Manaslu. You will stay overnight at Dharmasala and tomorrow, you will be crossing the highest elevation Larkya La Pass of Short Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Dharmasala
    • Altitude: 4460m
  • Day 9 Dharamsala to Bhimthang (3750 m), via Larkya La Pass (5160 m)

    After breakfast, you will walk through the trail which goes to the Northside of the Larkya Glaciers. Following the trail, you can have a beautiful view of Cho Danda and the Larkya Peak. Your trail will take you to Larkya La Pass (5160 m), where you see a majestic mountain view of Himlung Himal (7,125 m), Cheo Himal (6,820 m), Kang Guru (6,980 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Himchuli (7,893 m), Ganesh Himal (7,319 m), Shringeri Himal (7,187 m), and Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m). Tibet border is located at the northern side of Larkya La. Then walking through moraines and following the steep trail, you reach to Bhimthang. Bhimthang is the overnight stop. 

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Bhimthang
    • Altitude: 3750m
  • Day 10 Bhimthang to Dharapani (1,963 m) 6-7 hours

    Today, you leave Bhimthang and head towards Dharapani. After crossing the Bhimdang Glacier, you will walk through the ancient pine forest. You will cross the Dudh Khola and walk down to Marshyangdi valley. Dharapani is across the Marshyangdi river. You will reach Dharapani by crossing a suspension bridge and rest at Dharapani for the night.

    Day 12: Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar by Jeep or local bus

    Today, you drive back to Kathmandu from Dharapani, which takes you about 7 to 8 hours. You will find an off and bumpy road up to Besi Sahar. You will enjoy the marvelous view of green hills, beautiful villages, and forests, along the Marshyangdi river and Trishuli river. After arriving in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will also join the farewell dinner organized by Nepal Adventure Team. You can share your joy of adventure and experience of Short Manaslu Circuit Trek.   

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Accommodation: Tea/House lodge
    • Place: Dharapani
    • Altitude: 1963m
  • Day 11 Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar by Jeep or private car

    Today, you drive back to Kathmandu from Dharapani, which takes you about 7 to 8 hours. You will find an off and bumpy road up to Besi Sahar. You will enjoy the marvelous view of green hills, beautiful villages, and forests, along the Marshyangdi river and Trishuli river. After arriving in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You will also join the farewell dinner organized by Nepal Adventure Team. You can share your joy of adventure and experience of Short Manaslu Circuit Trek.   

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee
    • Place: Kathmandu
    • Altitude: 1350m