Manaslu Circuit Trek with Serang Gompa - 17 Days

Trekkers will travel to Machha Khola by bus or jeep, depending on the group size, and transportation will be arranged. Wake up early in the morning, have your breakfast, and get ready for the drive to Machha Khola. You will pass by traditional villages, fresh mountain rivers, terraced rice fields, and beautiful settlements. The Kathmandu to Machha Khola distance is about 160 kilometers, which takes approximately 6 to 8 hours to drive. The altitude of Machha Khola is approximately 890 meters above sea level. The beautiful Machha Khola lies on the riverbank of the Himalayan Budhi Gandaki River. Trekkers will transfer to the comfortable teahouse. You explore the beautiful surroundings and have an overnight stay in a cozy room after dinner.

After breakfast, we will start the trek to Jagat, and this is the first day of the Manaslu circuit trek adventure. You will pass by traditional villages, lush forests, and amazing landscapes over the Budhi Gandaki riverbank. Trekkers will be experiencing the suspension bridges, cantilevers, uphill mountains, and chances to explore the wild animals and birds. You will cross the Dovan village, and Yaru Bagar can have a lunch break. There are stone houses, the best place to have lunch and rest. We will continue to trek gradually uphill through the Budhi Gandaki riverbank and subtropical forest. Trekking from Machha Khola to Jagat is about 18 to 20 kilometers, and Jagat is elevated at approximately 1365 meters. You will be trekking around 5 to 6 hours, gradually uphill with level treks and some downhills. On arrival in Jagat, you will be transferred to the teahouse, where you will have a relaxing overnight stay.

Today, we will trek to Deng from Jagat; after breakfast, we need to be ready for a day hike to Dang. The altitude of Deng is approximately 2,095 meters above sea level. Trekkers will pass by beautiful villages like Salleri, Sirdibas, Philim, Ekle Bhattai, and Nyak and reach Deng. The day trek will take about 6 to 7 hours, and it is approximately 18 to 20 kilometers. You will be experiencing the stone-paved villages, deep Budhi Gandaki gorges, hillside terraces, beautiful mountains, and rare vegetation. On the arrival of Deng, you will be transferred to the teahouse. Explore the beautiful surroundings and mountains and have a relaxing time. In the evening, you will have a delicious dinner and an overnight stay and relax in the comfortable room.

Trekkers will trek to Bihi village from Deng, have their breakfast, and start trekking to Bihi village. The altitude of Bihi village is about 2,140 meters above sea level. Trekking from Deng to Bihi will take about 5 to 6 hours, and the distance is approximately 13 to 15 kilometers. Trekkers will be passing by local villages like Rana, Bihi Phedi, and Ghap, and arrive at the Bihi village. Trekkers will be experiencing the pine forest, rhododendron forest, bamboo forest, riverbank, mani walls, chortens, and prayer flags during the trek. You will be exploring the snow-peak mountains like Shringi Himal and Kutung Himal while ascending Bihi Village. Trekkers will also have chances to encounter rare wildlife and bird life. On arrival at Bihi village, you will be transferred to the beautiful mountain teahouse, where you will be staying overnight.

Today you will trek to the historic and most demanding Serang Gompa. You will have breakfast in the teahouse and head to the Serang Gompa. The altitude of Serang Gompa is about 3,100 meters, and it will take approximately 6 hours to trek from Hihi village. Trekkers will trek through the Budhi Gandaki River, suspension bridges, and pine and rhododendron forests. You will have gradually ascended and explored the snowcapped mountains, the surrounding valley, terrace fields, and traditional villages. On arrival at Serang Gompa, you will be transferred to your accommodation or rest house. There are beautiful, comfortable, and peaceful places to stay overnight. You will have to relax and explore the surrounding views. You will explore the Serang monastery, have spiritual moments, enjoy your veggie dinner, and relax in your room.

After breakfast, you will depart from Serang Gompa for Ghap; there will be a descent trek through peaceful alpine landscapes and beautiful Himalayan views. Trekkers will meet the Budi Gandaki River and trek gradually uphill to the Ghap. You will pass by Bihi village, beautiful landscapes, a suspension bridge, and a lush rhododendron forest during the trek. The Ghap village is located at an altitude of 2,397 metres, and the distance from Serang Gompa to Ghap is about 12 to 13 kilometres. You will be trekking for about 5 to 6 hours to reach Ghap. Travellers will arrive in Ghap around mid-afternoon, and they will be transferred to the beautiful teahouse. Explore the surroundings and have a rest with hot tea or coffee. In the evening, you will have dinner and stay relaxed in a comfortable room.

Today you will be trekking from Ghap to Lho village; have your breakfast and start trekking. You will trek to the deeper Budhi Gandaki Valley, passing through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. Travellers will be exploring the Tibetan-influenced local culture, tradition, and traditional villages. Crossing several beautiful settlements like Namrung, Lihi, Sho, and Rich to Lho. The Lho village is at about 3,180 metres altitude, and it will take about 6 hours to trek to it. The trekking distance is approximately 14 to 15 kilometres. Trekkers will have gradual ascents through lush forest, beautiful rhododendron trees, and the wonderful Budhi Gandaki riverbank. Upon arrival in Lho Village, you will have a room arranged for you. You will have rest sometime and take Himalayan hot tea. In the evening, have dinner and relax in the comfortable, cosy room.

Trekking from Lho to Shyala is relatively short-day travel; you will have plenty of time to explore the spectacular mountains and local settlements. You will pass through beautiful alpine forests, yak pastureland, meadows, and traditional villages. Trekkers are offering the thrilling views of Mt Manaslu and the surrounding peaks. The altitude of Shyala is about 3,500 metres, and it will take about 4 hours to reach Shyala from Lho, which is a 9- to 10-kilometre distance. On the arrival of Shyala, you will be amazed by the surrounding views and beautiful mountains. You will be transferred to the tea house and have a rest with some local drinks, and you can have a short nap in your room. Have a delicious evening dinner and rest overnight in your cosy room.

Today you will trek to Samangan, which is the most popular destination during the Manaslu circuit trek. After having breakfast, you will start trekking to Samangan. Trekkers will be exploring the beautiful Manaslu ranges. There will be wonderful views of Mt. Manaslu, Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, Manaslu North, Ganesh Himal, and the amazing Pungyen glacier. Moreover, trekkers will be experiencing the alpine Himalayan pastureland, alpine meadows, and clear views of the beautiful Manaslu region. The Samagaun is at an altitude of 3,530 meters, and it will take around 3 to 4 hours to trek. The distance from Shyala to Samangan is about 6 to 7 kilometers. You will arrive in Samagaun in the early afternoon and transfer to the teahouse. After relaxing for some time, you can have a leisurely walk around Samagaun and can visit Birendra Lake. In the evening, you will have a delicious dinner, an overnight stay, and relax in your comfortable bed.

Samangan is the best place for acclimatization during trekking in the Manaslu region in Nepal. During the acclimatization in Samangan, travelers can have an exploration of Samagaun village, a Pungyen Gompa visit, a Birendra Lake hike, and a Manaslu base camp hike. In general, you can have your breakfast and hike to Manaslu base camp, which is about 4,800 meters in altitude. You can start trekking early in the morning to the base camp via Birendra Lake. Take a picnic lunch, enough water, and the required stuff for a day, and ascend to Manaslu's base camp. Trekking to Manaslu base camp from Samagaun will take 6 to 8 hours, back and forth, which is about 12 to 13 kilometers round trip. Indeed, the hike to Manaslu base camp is pretty challenging; if the weather is challenging and the surface is snowy, you can change your plan to visit other hikes or explorations. After finishing the day hike, you will return to Samangan and rest. You will have an evening dinner and an overnight stay, relaxing in a comfortable room.

You will wake up with the sunrise and beautiful vibes, then have your breakfast. You will trek to the deeper Budi Gandaki River, exploring the wonderful Manaslu ranges, beautiful landscapes, alpine forests, and traditional villages. Explore Mt Manaslu, Himalchuli, and Ngadi Himal along with yak caravans and high-altitude meadows. You will trek for approximately 4 to 5 hours, which is about 8 to 9 kilometres. The altitude of Samdo is 3,875 metres above sea level, where you will stay tonight. By early afternoon, you will arrive in Samdo; you will rest for some time and explore the beautiful surroundings. In the evening, have your dinner in the teahouse and overnight unwind in a cosy and comfortable room.

After breakfast in Samdo, you will trek to Dharmshal, which is also known as Larkya La Phedi. You will have your breakfast early in the morning and start the trek. In high-altitude trekking, the early hike would be better and more weather-friendly. During the trek today, you will see high alpine meadows, spectacular mountain views, and beautiful Himalayan settlements. Explore the wonderful, majestic Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), Niake Peak, and Larkya Glacier along the Tibetan Plateau. From Samdo to Dharamshal, it will take 5 hours to trek, which is about 8 kilometers. The altitude of Dharmshala is approximately 4,465 meters. Once you arrive in Dharamshala, you will be transferred to the warm and cozy teahouse. Have a rest, unwind in the high-altitude climate, and drink more hot tea and soup. You will be exploring the beautiful surroundings and, overnight, staying relaxed in the cozy room.

Today is the most challenging and rewarding day of the Manaslu circuit trek. Wake up early in the morning, around 3 am, and start trekking after a light breakfast and packing a meal. You will be ascending to the Larkya La Pass, which is about 5,106 meters high. It will take about 4 hours to ascend to the most demanding part, Larkya La. Trekkers will be exploring the panoramic views of the Manaslu region and the Himalayas along the most thrilling, snow-covered surroundings. From the Larkya La, you will be exploring the Mt. Manaslu ranges, Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Gyaji Kang Himal, Kanguru Himal, and Annapurna II, and beautiful glaciers over the Himalayan ranges. Take a long breath and feel the spectacular victory of the achievements to step into the Larkya La and celebrate the beautiful moments.

You will be descending to Bimthang from Larkya La, which will take about 4 hours. The Bimthang is approximately 3,590 meters, where you will be staying overnight. Take a deep, long breath; stay relaxed; and have some drinks like tea or coffee. Check into your teahouse, take a short nap, and explore the beautiful surroundings of Bimthang. In the evening, have your dinner and overnight stay, and unwind after a long day of trekking.

Today is the final trekking day of your Manaslu with Serang Gompa trek. You will have your breakfast in Bimthang and head to Dharapani. Trekkers will pass by Gho village and Tilije village and reach Dharapani. Trekkers will have beautiful views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Dudh Khola Valley, and wonderful surroundings. The alpine forest, rhododendron forest, and subalpine terrain will make your day wonderful. Additionally, there will be pines, bamboo forests, and a chance to encounter wild animals during the trek. Today it will take about 7 to 8 hours to trek, which is about 20 kilometers. Dharapani is elevated to approximately 1,860 meters above sea level. Once you arrive in Dharapani, you will be transferred to the comfortable lodge or teahouse and have a rest. After a rest of some moments, you will be exploring the wonderful surrounding views of Dharapani. In the evening, have your dinner and overnight stay; relax after a long day of trekking.

Today you will have a long scenic drive to Kathmandu via Besisahar. Wake up early in the morning, have your delicious mountain breakfast, and start driving to Kathmandu. You will pass by Besisahar, Dumre, the Trisuli River, and Dhading and arrive in Kathmandu. Travellers will be experiencing the beautiful settlements, terraced rice fields, rivers, and lush forests during the drive. Besisahar to Kathmandu is approximately 230 kilometres, and it will take around 9 to 10 hours to drive. During the travel you will have tea breaks and lunch breaks from time to time. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to a comfortable hotel. Have a relax, get refreshed, and after some time we will go for an evening farewell dinner and celebration of achievement. Travellers will have candlelight dinners and celebrations; we will offer you the certificate of achievement. You will get back to the luxury hotel and stay unwound from the long Manaslu Serang Gompa trek.

Today is your final day of the Nepal trip, and you will have a departure to your home. After breakfast, you will drive to the airport. Our representative will drop you off at the airport. Check all your belongings, including your visa, ticket, and seveners; make sure they are all kept in your luggage. We will do a final farewell at the airport and wish you all the best, safe travels, and see you next time. Thank you and Namaste.