Manaslu Circuit via Larkya Pass

Arrival in Kathmandu and pick up and transfer to hotel by office representative. Hang around Thamel on availability of time. Acquire and prepare necessary gear for the trip. Short briefing in evening with welcome dinner.

It will be long drive to SotiKhola from Kathmandu. The road is black topped until Dhadingbesi. It is off road to SotiKhola after that. Slowly drive by we reach Sotikhola. Rest and overnight.

After breakfast the trail moves through jungle of pine tree and small settlements. Many small local hut type tea shops be along the trail. We slowly descend few meters then cross small bridge untill we reach final destination . Overnight. 

The trail follows bank of the river. Our trail passes through rigid of forest. We can hear the sounds of birds and insects screaming our trail. The trail goes through several settlements and farmland. The influence of Tibetan Buddhist religion  gradually start to get visible from here. We will stay in a teahouse at Jagat.

The trail goes through several small villages in the region. It goes to various different landscapes and dense forests. Dyang is a small village in bank of DyangKhola. 

We will ascend quite good altitude today. The trail zigzags in and out of many canyons. The leads follows river bank and goes through dense jungle. The trail have many religious mani wall (stoned carved with holy mantra) which shows the devotion of local towards the religion.

We will ascend to higher altitude. First glimpse of Mt. Manaslu is seen today. Local people dressing and appearance seems to be distinct from people at lower altitude. People wears traditional dress and speaks differently. Their facial features are different. We will reach Samagoan and stay overnight at teahouse. 

It is very necessary to acclimatize in high altitude. It helps body to adjust and rejuvenate to go further in altitude. You can explore the village or take short hike in rest day. You can visit Buddhist monasteries, hike to Glacier Lake if you are feeling like staying active. Stay overnight in Samagoan.

It will short walk today. It also helps in more acclimatization. As we continue in trail, we will see farmland of locals. There are not high yielding farmland. The land produces limited amount of crops in a year. There are grazing lands for animals. People rely on animal’s husbandry, special yaks. Samdo is a beautiful village where yak herding is one of main occupation. In ancient time, this was salt trading route where yak were used to carry goods. Now-a-days people use yak to carry goods for tourists and locals. 

We will head to LarkayPhedi from Samdo. It will be short distance. We will crossing small streams and follow the path alongside with mani walls. Great view of Larkay glacier can be seen from the trail. There is steep climbing near the glacier. 

It will be long and most difficult part of journey. We will reach highest point of the trip too which is 5160 meter. Mountains like Himlung (7,215 m), Kang Guru (6,980 m), CheoHimal (6,820 m) and Annapurna II (7,940 m) and many more can be seen on the way to pass. The trail drops down. Its steep and slippery path to Bhimthang. 

We will enter to more relaxing altitude. Its gradual descend to Dharapani. The trail now goes through dense forest of oaks, pine, and rhododendron. The view is great on the trail. There are pasture lands where animals are grazing around with small huts made by Sheppard. We will get to Dharapani which is also a part of other trekking route, Annapurna Circuit trek. 

It will be long drive to Kathmandu. It’s off road till Besi Sahar. It will be bumpy ride. After its black topped road. After reaching Kathmandu, office representatives will drop you to Hotel.

Today you can rest or explore (upon request) Kathmandu . Free day /shopping. Later evening  farewell dinner with team member to celebrate this trip. Overnight .

Journey with us end here. Office representative will take you to International airport for final departure as per schedule requirement.