Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Your city tour guide will arrive promptly at the hotel with a private vehicle and driver. After breakfast, you will process to visit the following religious and historical sites, all of which are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1979 AD.

Swayambhunath is situated atop an elevated hill station in the heart of Kathmandu city, standing 77 meters above the city’s level, providing panoramic views of the entire Kathmandu valley. It is also famously known as “Monkey Temple” among tourists due to the abundance of monkeys found on the site. While primarily a Buddhist pilgrimage site, you can also find a Hindu temple harmoniously coexisting alongside the main temple of Swayambhunath.

Kathmandu Durbar Square, situated in the heart of Kathmandu, is the former Royal Palace of Nepal. “Durbar” translates to ‘palace’ in Nepali. It stands out as one of three durbar squares in the Kathmandu valley. Today, it serves as a key attraction for tourists, renowned as the center of medieval art and architecture.

Within the Durbar Square, your tour will encompass visits to several historical landmarks, including the ancient palace museum, the temple of Kumari (the living goddess of Nepal), Hanuman Dhoka, the Kasthamandap Temple, and the statue of Kal Bhairav.

Boudhanath is the largest stupa in Nepal, situated 11km northeast from the heart of Kathmandu city. Its magnificent size and mesmerizing shape are sure to leave you stunned. Historically, it is believed to have been built in the early 5^th century and now stands as a beacon of Buddhist belief. Surrounding the stupa, there are many terrace restaurants where you can enjoy a lunch break.

Pashupatinath Temple stands as one of the largest and most revered shrines for Hindus worldwide. Situated on the western bank of the holy Bagmati River, which flows through the center of the Kathmandu valley, it also serves as a popular cremation site for Hindus. The majority of Hindus who pass away in the Kathmandu valley are brought to Pashupati for cremation, so it is highly likely that you will observe open-air cremations during your visit. Entrance to the main temple is restricted to Hindus only. However, even if you are non-Hindu, you can still observe the main temple from the eastern bank of the river.

After Breakfast, you will begin the journey by driving west of Kathmandu via the Prithivi Highway. After 45 minutes, you will leave the Kathmandu Valley and continue through hilly terrain, passing rural villages and terraced fields. Upon reaching Malekhu, approximately 73.5 km from Kathmandu, you will diverge from the Prithivi Highway, and head north, crossing the Trishuli River. After another 45 minutes of driving, you will arrive at Dhading Besi, where you will stop for lunch. Dhading Besi is one of the most popular places in the area.

From there, you will drive about 40 km northwest to Arughat Bazar. Arughat used to be the starting point for Manaslu treks, but since roads have been built up to upper villages, trekkers now prefer to drive to Machhakhola, approximately 30 km north of Arughat Bazar, following Budhi Gandaki River.

You will have breakfast at 7:00 am. You need to pack your luggage before breakfast. This will be your usual routine until the trek ends, except on the day of crossing the highest pass, Larkya Pass. Today, you will walk approximately 22 km. The trail is mostly straight following the Budhi Gandaki River with some steep ascents. Initially, the trail leads straight along the west bank of the river and climbs gently before reaching Khorlabesi. Then, the trail continues gently upward to Tato Pani (Hot Spring). After a short walk from Tato Pani, the trail crosses a suspension bridge over the river and starts following the east bank. Once you reach Dobhan, the forest becomes thinner you will begin to expose to open areas. Lunch will be served at Dobhan. Soon after, you will walk on a flat sandy riverbank at Yaru Bagar, from where you will cross the river again and walk on the west bank. After an hour’s walk from Yaru Bagar, you will reach Jagat.

Right after breakfast, you will begin the day’s journey. You will continue walking alongside the Budhi Gandaki River throughout the day. The trail mostly ascends gently with some ups and downs. Initially, you will follow the river on its west bank. After an hour’s walk, you will reach Sridibas Bazar. From the end of the village, you will cross a suspension bridge. Immediately after crossing the bridge, you will arrive at Philim village, which is a large settlement with a municipality office. You will cross the river again at Lokpa and continue following it on the west bank. Lunch will be served at one of the restaurants there. From Lokpa, the path mostly traverse through forests along the river before reaching Deng.

It will be another fascinating day. As you ascent higher, cultural transition will be vivid, with villages showcasing traditional Tibetan culture, Buddhist monasteries, and stone mani walls. You will follow the east bank of the Budhi Gandaki River until you reach a place called Gap, where lunch will be served. From there, you will cross the river and continue walking along the west bankr. Beyond Gap, the trail mostly passes through dense forest until reaching Namrung.

The journey of the day begins right after breakfast. You will follow the east side of the Budhi Gandaki River, but not along the riverbank. Some people reach the destination by the lunchtime, while others stop on halfway the lunch. As you ascend, the forest will thin out. In the winter, the area experiences heavy snowfall. The journey also offers an opportunity to witness the first sight of Mt. Manaslu (8163m), the eighth highest mountain in the world. Passing various villages, monasteries, chortens, and pastures, you will reach Lho.

Today, you will reach Samagaon, a picturesque village nestled at the foot of Mt. Manaslu (8163m). It is one of the largest and most important villages of this trek, filled with vibrant culture of Tibetans. The journey begins with a pleasant morning after breakfast. The trail leads through forests for the first two and a half hours to Shyala village, a sizable settlement nestled on a forested hillside. Depending on your walking pace, you can either stop for lunch there or continue to Samagaon, which takes another two and a half hours.

Today, you will stay in the same hotel. During the day, you will hike to Manaslu Base Camp and Birendra Lake as part of the acclimatization process. Depending on your walking pace, you will either take a packed-lunch or return to Samagaon for lunch. If time permits, you can also visit the monasteries in Samagaon area.

Today is one of the shortest days of the trek. However, due to the increase in altitude, the walk will be harder compared to previous days. Unlike previous days, there won’t be any villages between Samgaon and Samdo. Therefore, you will be served lunch once you reach Samdo. The trail is straight with a short descent for the first half an hour until you reach the Budhi Gandaki River. From there, the trail starts ascending through juniper trees, following the river until you reach Samdo. Samdo is very close to Tibet border. If you have a rest day there, you can hike to the border.

Today is the shortest day of the trek. It only takes three to four hours to reach Dharmashala, and you can complete the journey before lunchtime. The trail is straight for the first half an hour until you reach Larkya Bazar. After crossing a bridge over a stream, the path starts to ascend gradually. Following the barren mountain trail, you will reach Dharmashala, also known as Larkya Phedi.

Departing from the usual morning routine, you will begin walking early in the morning at 3:00 am. This will be the hardest walk of the entire trip as you will cross the highest point of the trek. After a short ascent from Dharmashala, the trail goes through glaciers and moraines, passing many frozen glacial lakes. The top of the pass is decorated with many cairns and Buddhist prayer flags. From the top, the trail steeply descends to Bhimthang.

Today is the last and longest day of the trek. From Bhimthang, you will enter the treeline area. After as short steep descent, you will cross a glacier and continue descending steeply. After some time, you will start following a river and continue until you reach Dharapani. The walk will be pleasant as the trail passes through dense rhododendron forests and settlements such as Yak Kharka, Kharche, Goa, and Tilche.

After breakfast, you will drive to Kathmandu. The road is bumpy until you reach Besisahar, which about 80 km from Dharapani. Besisahar is the headquarters of Lamjung district and the base for the Annapurna Circuit Trek. From Besisahar, the road is well-tarmacked all the way to Kathmandu.

Today is a leisure day. You can plan your activities as you wish. You can hire a taxi and explore your favourite places or go shopping. If you wish to arrange extension trips you can talk to your guide or contact Osprey Adventure.

Today marks your final day in Nepal. We will drive you to Kathmandu International Airport three hours before your flight time.