Upon arrival in Kathmandu’s International Airport, meet assist and transfer to Hotel. Where welcome refreshments will be served and room check in assistance will be provided. Rest of the day till dinner is free for rest and relaxation.

Eve: Welcome dinner at authentic Nepali Restaurant followed by Nepali Cultural Program.

Overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.

Am: After breakfast, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu City.  In the meantime, we wrap up the last-minute paperwork at the Ministry of Tourism and conduct briefing there!

Overnight at hotel.

After breakfast start drive via Kathmandu – Pokhara Highway to Malekhu.  Leaving Highway continue to drive to Dhading Besi and to Arughat for lunch.  After lunch continue drive through unpaved road to Machhakhola passing through Soti and Likhu Village.

Overnight at Teahouse lodge.

After breakfast, cross the Machha Khola- Fish Stream- and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani (which I want to investigate). The valley sides steepen until they are impassable and the route then switches to the left bank by way of a suspension bridge. The trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path we reach the single tea house at Doban. Above Doban, the Buri Gandaki descends an impressive series of rapids. Beyond this steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. At Lauri, we re cross the river on a suspension bridge and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where we camp.

Overnight at Teahouse lodge.

After descending a long series of stone steps to the river, treks climb a terraced hill to Saguleri, from where we can see the impressive Sringi Himal, 7187m. Crossing the river again, at Gata Khola, the path splits, with the right–hand branch heading off towards the Mustang. Our route continues upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. We cross the river three more times in the next two hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then climb up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng, where we camp.

Overnight at Teahouse lodge.

The valley is still steep- sided and most impressive. We cross to the village of Lana, and start to see mani stones, a sure sign that we are entering high country Buddhist regions. After only about four hours we reach our overnight place at the village of Ghap, which straddles the river. We have entered the Tibetan areas and the cultural change is obvious, and the climate change is also obvious the trekking is pleasantly cool now, as we start to fain the altitude.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

We gain altitude to take us into alpine territory and increasing mountain views. There are more mani walls and 3 more crossing of the Buri Gandaki on our route to Namrung, where our permit is checked. Above this village the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. Climbing climb gently now, and cross a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, and reach the Tibetan village of Sho, at an altitude of 3,000m / 9,840 ft. Here we witness our first incredible views of the Manaslu North and then of Manaslu main ahead.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

Let the exploring start! We will discuss with locals what our best option is to get to the Gompa. Our sherpas reckon it could be a very nice walk to take the smaller direct trail…. We pass thru Lho, a large village at 3150m where there is a lovely little monastery and numerous chortens and manis. Looking back Ganesh I is visible. Leaving the village, we follow the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. At a fork in the trail, we take a detour to the left, which leads up to Honsansho Gompa and the Pungen Glaciers, from where there is a stunning view of Peak 29 and Manaslu.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

Today is a short trek to Samagaon, which is surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest. The rest of the day after lunch is free to acclimatize and relax.

Overnight at Tea house lodge.

Spend a rest day for acclimatization before we go into further higher altitude.

Overnight at Teahouse lodge.

Rest day in Sama Gaon for acclimatization. Visit surrounding area.

Overnight at Camp.

Trek for 4-5 hours to reach Manaslu Base Camp from Sama Gaon.

Overnight at Camp. (B, L, D)

Climbing period for Manaslu begins now on. The day-to-day itinerary for the climbing period will be determined by the expedition leader and members. Guides will take a flexible approach based on what fits with climbers’ and their own experience. Typically, the team will spend a few days at the base camp organizing food, practicing rope skills, and acclimatizing before moving above the base camp. From base camp, there will be 4 camps set up until you reach summit. Base camp is in comfortable position on rock and protected from winds. Make sure to acclimatize well before you start climbing higher altitude. Enough time needs to be allowed for bad weather and slow acclimatization. Summit push will be normally at the mid night. So that team reached at top early in the morning. Catch breathtaking sunrise and surrounding view then get back to base camp before getting affected by heat. After summiting, withdraw from the mountain removing all equipment and rubbish and taking it back to Base camp.

Trek down to Sama Gaon.

Overnight at Camp.

Overnight at teahouse lodge.

Overnight at teahouse lodge.

Overnight at teahouse lodge.

Overnight at teahouse lodge.

Free day in Kathmandu for most deserved rest.

Overnight at hotel.

Free until final departure transfer to Kathmandu’s International Airport.