Today, morning we will ready after your breakfast to head on for our relaxing guided day trip to world heritage sites in Kathmandu valley and visit the highlights of Kathmandu and the surrounding areas. We take you to visit the pilgrimage sites of Hindus temple Pashupatinath, one of the most important shrine of Shiva temples on the subcontinent which is place of thousand of devotees, Saddhus (holy men/Baba), and can be seen the cremating body most of the times in the holy riverbank of Bagmati. Hundreds of monkeys are giggling with you and take a time to exploring surrounding area and visit Bouddhanath stupa an another pilgrimage centre which is most popular and important place for Buddhist. You can explore with rounding prayer wheel and flattering colorful flag with melodious chanting noise. After your lunch at Bouddha visit Swoyambhunath stupa also known as monkey temple covering wide range of area with highest point of Kathmandu valley and enjoy the 360 degrees of valley view. After exploring the surrounding areas visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is old royal palace of Kathmandu and can be seen lot of temple, architectures and Kumari (living goddess) and walk in a freak street and late afternoon back to hotel and evening briefing about your trip, what is your responsibility, what to do and does not in the trek? Introduce with our fellow trekking staff and chances to ask remaining question and simply relax at the hotel.

•  Accommodation: Hotel
•  Hours: 6
•  Altitude: 1400m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu, we pick up you at around 7 in the morning. About 3 and half hour comfortable drive to Dhading Bensi and another 4 hours dirt road drive reached at Arughat. It is small beautiful town famous for trade center of upper part of Gorkha district. We continue another 2 hours by local Jeep to Soti khola. Overnight in Soti Khola.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 8
•  Altitude: 730m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The trail goes along the Budhi Gandaki river, you climb again to Almara through beautiful forest trail. The country changes, the broad valley narrows and at times the trail are cut into the steep valley side, which is densely forested. We pass a number of small villages, tucked into the hillside, until we reach a widening of the valley. Once again descends to the wide, sandy river bed and follow a path, which runs below the stesep, craggy valley side. We have short climb up once again on a trail to Machha Khaola. Overnight in Machhha Khola.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 6
•  Altitude: 930m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We continue our journey along the Budhi Gandaki river, we cross the Machha Khola and head upstream to the tiny village of Khorlabeshi and the hot springs at Tatopani. 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, you can see an impressive series rapids of Budhi Gandaki. We climb short steep section, the river is much more placid, meandering across a broad gravel bed. We cross the river on a suspension bridge and another short climb to Jagat. Overnight in Jagat.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 6
•  Altitude: 1410m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After completing with the ACAP procedure, we climb over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola. Continue upstream to a long simple hanging bridge. Climb up to Philim, a large gurung village. Philim valley is well known for Japanese made school and police station. Walk past Philim to the north across a forest with the views of the narrowing valley and walk up north from Gum Pul we reach Lokpa. Overnight in Lokpa.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 2240m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Walking through beautiful forest with views of narrow valley the trail leads to Chumling. The trail slops upwards gradually to Ekle Bhatti, which is a good view point of the river and the valley around. This day the trail enters into a big forest of pine and Rhododendrons and local tropical bamboos. Following the trail you will also observe tibetan culture enriched with some monuments of peace, Mani Walls, Stupa and Prayers flags, which makes your mind more peaceful and makes day walk more memorable. Overnight in Chumling.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 2386m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Classic Tibetan culture, warm hospitality from Local habitants and peaceful nature energizes for trek forward to more beautiful villages Chhonkang- Paro, which is a bit easier day for walking. This walks offers you the wonderful views of several himalayas inclusive of Ganesh himal. On the other hand typically houses made of stone and tined roof constructed with tradition styled are also the attraction factors. Overnight in Chhokang Paro.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 3030m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Passing via small villages, local school and seeing some of stupa. (It is called Chhorten by Buddhist people). On this day most probably trekkers may be sick of high altitude sickness so we should be aware of high altitude sickness. This day you will also get an opportunity to explore to a retreat of Monk Kongchog who had died after 26 years of meditation at retreat center. Bhuddist monastery, ritual old thank as and the daily pray functions at monastery are the main thing to observe during this day. Overnight in Nile.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 3350m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the way back you will explore some of ancient gompas and short about study bhuddhist religion in this unique valley around the Himalaya. The place is preserved by Manaslu Conservation Area project since it has unique cultural value. Here the local have strongly followed the religion and usually have at least one family member as either a monk or a nun admitted in monastery, which will formally follow the tradition of monastery as a disciple.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 3100m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Leaving the villages of monasteries and wonderful settlement behind we walk through the pine and rhododendron forest continue south until a bridge crosses to the west bank and pass again through Chhokang village then walk down below following the same trail to our previously stayed camp Chumling village.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 3200m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Trek from Gompa Lungdang to Ganesh Himal Base Camp (5000m) and then return back to Gompa Lungdang to camp. The ascent takes 3 -4 hours while descending takes approximately 2 hours. From Ganesh Himal Base Camp you have the best views of the entire Ganesh Himal Range. Overnight in Gomba Lungdang.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 7
•  Altitude: 4900m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

From Gumba Lungdang , we continue on the northern route in the lower Tsum Valley. Pass the village of Dorjon Kharka just before reaching Rana. Cross the large suspension bridge in the main valley of the Manaslu Budhi Gandaki River. Continue towards the Manaslu circuit route. Overnight in Bhi.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 4
•  Altitude: 3130m
•  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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, 3000m. We camp just above the village we get our first incredible views of the Manaslu North and then of Manaslu main ahead. Overnight in Namrung.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 6
•  Altitude: 2550m
•  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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. We will camp somewhere around here and explore and acclimatize for the next few days. Overnight Lho Gaon.

Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
Hours: 3180m
Altitude: 3180m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We head straight towards Peak 29, ahead of us, then follow the lateral moraine of the Pungen Glacier towards Sama. Breathtaking views of the Manaslu, Northern Manaslu (7145m) and the Naike. Surrounded by mountains in a peaceful forest, we take a rest day to acclimatize and relax. Overnight in Samagaon.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 6
•  Altitude: 3530m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rest day, explore around the valley. Overnight in Samagaon.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 0
•  Altitude: 3530m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After Breakfast at Samagaon, we hike up to the north of Pema Choling Monastery. The trail leads through the Glacial Birendra lake and continues into the forest and gently steep up to the impressive Manaslu Glacier to Manaslu Base Camp (4800m.). Trek to Manaslu Base Camp is side trip from Samagaun, which takes around 5 hours to climb up to 4800m. to Base Camp and 3 hours to down to Samagaun. The trail offers amazing views of Manaslu Glacier, Birendra lake and typical village Samagaun. The expedition group generally spends a night here and the local people help to carry all the stuff from Samagaun to Base Camp in the climbing period. While climbing up, as you gain the altitude, the scenery becomes more spectacular with the nearest glacier, Manaslu peak, Naike Peak and the views of surrounding hills. After reaching Manaslu Base Camp at 4800m, we feel like being in the paradise. Walk back to Samagaon. Overnight in Samagaon.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 7
•  Altitude: 4800m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We cross a high plateau and skirt around the ridge of the lateral moraine. We then climb a terraced hillside to reach one of the most remote permanent settlements in Nepal. Samdo is only a day’s walk from Tibet by the Lajyang La pass (5098m). Overnight in Samdo.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 3
•  Altitude: 3690m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Crossing the tundra, it winds its way to the foot of the immense Larkya glacier which pours out of the Manaslu. Everywhere you look are mountains, as spectacular as they get and Manaslu is particularly impressive. The once large Bhudi Gandaki is now merely a stream as we continue to follow its course ever upwards. After crossing to the East bank of the river, we reach the last permanent settlement in the valley which is called Sumdu. Above the village we cross the stream which runs down the Gya La (pass), the pass to Tibet, and there are the ruins of another village Larkya Bazaa, which is village thrived on trade with Tibet over the nearby Gya La, a trade which is now much diminished. We continue another couple hours to Dharmasala. Overnight in Dharmashala.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 2
•  Altitude: 4470m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We first head towards Cho Chnda, then we reach the ablation valley on the North side of the Larkya Glaciers. There are views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to the pass. From the top the panorama is magnificent: Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6981m) and the Annapurna II (7937m). Steep descent through moraines towards Bimtang. Overnight in Bhimthang.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 8
•  Altitude: 5106m / 3720m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The route gets easier. We start with a gentle descend through paddy fields towards the small Karcha La pass and descend through fir tree and rhododendron forests to Tillije. Overnight in tilije.

•  Accommodation: Tea House Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 2300m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Dharapani. We catch local jeep and drive to Beshisahar. Overnight in Beshisahar.

•  Accommodation: Lodge
•  Hours: 5
•  Altitude: 760m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight a hotel.

•  Accommodation: Hotel
•  Hours: 6
•  Altitude: 1400m
•   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer to airport for final departure to onward destination.

•  Accommodation: No
•  Hours: 30 Min
•  Altitude: 1400m
•   Meals: Breakfast