On the 2nd day, we start off with our trek. From Kathmandu we take the bus to Machha Khola from where we will officially start the trek. The bus ride takes about 8-9 hours. Nevertheless, you can hire a private vehicle to Soti Khola too upon extra cost and agreement with the company. The first half of the drive is comparatively smoother till Dhading Besi, from where the road is unpaved. From Dhading we turn North West and keep driving until we reach Arughat. Some people start there trek from Arughat but we will drive further until Machha Khola from where we will start our official trek. The drive to Machha Khola is pleasant upon the eyes since we will come across various rural settlements, hills, landscape, terrains and vegetations. The night will be spent at Machha Khola.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day: Experience the Prithvi Highway along with some bumpy roads, village settlements and introduction to life outside the capital city of Kathmandu, green hills, terrace farming and seasonal crops.

On the 3rd day of our trek, we start our walk towards Jagat, the check point for Manaslu entrance. After breakfast in Maccha Khola, we ascend towards the suspension bridge at Khorlabeshi and walk uphill and downhill until reaching another natural hot spring at Tatopani. From Tatopani, we cross another suspension bridge and cross the Budhi Gandaki River. From here we climb the staircase and another bridge to Dobhan. Passing the landslide region, we also cross Thulo Dhungga and Yarupath. Crossing the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, we climb over a ridge, trek along the river and then climb towards the village of Jagat. Overnight in Jagat.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day: Best view of Ganesh Himal from Khorlabesi and Shringi Himal from Jagat, experience of rocky trail, waterfalls, stone steps, landslide and rockfall areas, view of organic coffee garden at Khorlabesi, numerous suspension bridges over different river, including the roaring Budhi Gandaki River.

On the 4th day of our trek, we will leave Jagat, cross the suspension bridge and reach Salleri from where the majestic view f Sringi Himal can be seen. We then descend to Sirdibas. We further continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a large Gurung village with monasteries and view point of Shringi Himal.  Crossing the Millet fields on a fairly good trail, we reach Ekal Bhatti from where the route turns steep. We cross the Budhi Gandaki River and continue through the trail as the valley widens with bamboo forests to the Deng River. Overnight in Deng.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day:  Influence of Buddhist culture, Chortens and the prosperous Philim village of Gurung people surrounded by the fields of maize, potato and millet. The village also flaunts various Gompa, School made by Japanese, and a large campsite offering the view of Shringi Himal. The experience of walking through pine, rhododendron and bamboo forest, enjoying the pleasant view of the waterfall, Himalchuli and Shringi Himal, and the settlement, lifestyle and culture of people in along the way.

From Deng we cross the suspension bridge and reach Lana. From here we climb uphill to join the trail that leads to Bih. The trail from here passes through the Sringhi Khola and the forests and mani as we turn towards the route to Ghap. There are two routes that leads us to Ghap. Thus, depending upon the situation, your team representative will lead the way to Namrung. The trail will follow through dense forests and rivers. After few steep climb we will finally reach Namrung. Overnight in Namrung.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day:  Buddhism in the village of Deng, experience of beautiful stone-carving village of Bih, walk through the wild canyons, village of Ghap that flaunts intricate quality carvings of various meditating Buddha in the hard local stone, the trail that leads to the village of Prok features the best view point of Shringi Himal, micro hydro, eco-lodges and the nearby Kal Chhokang Gompa and a beautiful Kalchhuman Lake (Kal Tal) located at the altitude of 3,574m., Namrung village featuring Gompas, camp sites and the beautiful view point of Ganesh and Shringi Himal and Mt. Himal Chuli in the south.

After breakfast at Namrung, we set out for our destination today; Samagaun. Samagaun is a pure Lama settlement where you can get indulged in the Tibetan culture. From Namrung, passing the mani walls, we enter the rhododendron, fir and oak forest and reach Lihi. From Lihi, the trail moves towards Sho, crossing the bridge over Hinang River and reaching Lho. From here, we first hike up to Shyala village surrounded by mountains and glacier. We cross the glacier-fed Numla Khola and hike up to the village of Samagaun. Overnight at Samagaun.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day:  Magnificent view of peaks like Manaslu, Himal Chuli and Nadi Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Punggen Glacier from the village of Shyala, walk along the rhododendron , fir and oak forest, surrounded by natural beauty of the mountains and forests and the introduction of Lama and Tibetan culture practiced in the village of Samagaun.

Acclimatization is important whenever a person is trekking at high altitude then he/she is used to. Thus, it is always good to acclimatize our body after reaching a certain height. While acclimatizing, we will be making our body active constantly by hiking to a nearby location or exploring the area so that our body gets used to the altitude. Today at Samagaun, we will be hiking to Birendra Lake so as to acclimatize as well as explore this area. We can also visit the Manaslu Base Camp or visit the Monasteries around the area. The day will be spent exploring the area.

Meals include: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day:  An insight on the lifestyle, tradition and culture of people living in Sama village. Sama Gompa, view of Puggen Glacier form Pung Gyen Gompa, and the view of Nadi Chuli, Manaslu, Larke, and the Naike peak from the ridge, visit Manaslu base Camp, Birendra Lake.

After a day of acclimatization at Samagaun, we will head further for Samdu at 3690m. Following the Budhi Gandaki River, we come across the forest filled with birch, juniper, rhododendron, moss and lichen. Then enjoying the stone huts and long Mani walls of Kyonggma Kharka we cross a bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River and enter the village of Samdo. Samdo is a small settlement and the last one before Larkya La.  This settlement is very close to Tibet and holds various trading fairs.. The night will be spent at a lodge in Samdo.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day: View of Manaslu glacier, walk through the thick forest of birch, juniper, and rhododendron, a number of Mani walls and stone huts, and the village of Samdo featuring Taka Choeling Gompa, Sonam Glacier, big Mani wall, and a Tibetan refugee community.

Before crossing Larkya La, we will come across Dharmashala also known as Larkya Phedi. The trail descends to the bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. Crossing the last bridge across the Budhi Gandaki River, we progress towards Dharmasala. It is a seasonal village with a little shelter house that provides room for trekkers. The evening will be spent exploring the hills for the purpose of acclimatization. The night will be spent at Dharmasala.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day: Mani walls with inscriptions of well wishes for progress over the pass, small stone huts, view of Syacha Glacier and the pleasant view of Larkya Peak and Naike Peak from Larkya Phedi.

Today is the big crossing of the Larkya La pass. Early in the morning, we have our breakfast, pack up and start walking to ignore the afternoon gaze. We will walk across the moraine, the lakes which will be frozen in winter and step uphill to Larkya La, welcoming us with prayer flags and Manis. The magnificent views of the snow capped peaks is breathtaking and truly a memorable one. After a steep descent from the pass, we now trek west on a high moraine ridge of Salpudanda Glacier on our right. The trail now descends towards the grassy moraine of Dangboche Kharka. The track follows the east bank of the large lateral moraine, descends to the beautiful village of Bimthang. Overnight at a lodge in Bimthang.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day: 4 frozen lakes, Larkya La Pass that greets trekkers with flapping prayer flags and the heavenly view of Himlung Himal, Kangguru, Annapurna II, Cheo Himal, Gyaji Kang, Larke peak, Namjung Himal, Ratan Chuli, thrilling trail accompanied by Larkya Glacier, Bimthang and Salpudanda Glacier, rocky and grassy moraine and scree, icefall and mountains, glacial lake –Pongkar Taal in between the Pongkar and Salpudanda Glacier, and the magnificent view of Lamjung, Manaslu (NE), Phungi (S-Face) Himlung (NW) and Cheo Himal from Bimthang.

On the 11th day, we will start descending down. Today, we will cover our trek from Bimthang to Dharapani. The trail follows the Bimthang glacier and heads south entering the forest of rhododendron and pine, passes Sangure Kharka and continues till the cultivated land of Kharche. From Karche, the trail follows the west bank of the Dudh Khola, heads towards Tilije. We will cross the view point of Manaslu and enter the valley of Gho. We now cross the bridge over the Dudh Khola and walk south for about an hour to reach Dharapani. The night will be spent at a lodge in Dharapani.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Highlights of the day: Unforgettable view of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal, trail accompanied by beautiful forest of rhododendron and pine, cave, high pasture, and cultivated land. Explore Gho: a Gurung settlement flaunting Gurung lifestyle, view point of Manaslu and monastery, lodges and Kilpu waterfall, Tilije: another Gurung village on the trail that allows trekkers to enjoy monastery like Tilije, mobile network, lodges and teahouses, and the village of Dharapani.

On the last day of the trek, we will descend from Dharapani to Kathmandu on a local bus. You can also book a private vehicle upon request and extra charge to travel from Dharapani to Kathmandu. The bus will move towards Bahundadha, Besisahar, Dumre and finally Kathmandu. Upon reaching Kathmandu, you will be escorted to your hotel where you can freshen up and rest. In the evening, we will host a farewell dinner for you where we can reminiscence the memory and also gain your feedback.

Meals include: Breakfast, Dinner

Highlights of the day: Highway along the Trisuli River, waterfall, river, jungle, hills, terraced fields with seasonal crops, different vegetations, mountains, settlements and the curious faces of people running motels, restaurants and lodges.