Manaslu Annapurna Three High Passes Trek

Altitude: 1,350 m/ 4,428 ft. (Kathmandu)
Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu. Includes: Breakfast only.

Moring after a hearty breakfast, as per the time informed by our guide and staff our tour guide will meet. A short drive and walk in the heart of Kathmandu city, where the famous old Durbar Square located. An ancient palace and courtyard of earlier kings from Malla to former Shah Period. Interesting areas adorned with temples and old palace, as well with resident of famous Living Goddess the Kumari. Includes a temple of Kasthamandap, where Kathmandu name derived from, meaning a temple built from the wood of a single tree.

The temples and monuments of Durbar Square, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After an interesting tour, a short drive leads west of the city to another famous landmark of Nepal. The Swayambhunath Stupa of Buddhist monuments, located on a hillock, one can enjoy views of Kathmandu city and the valley.

The Stupa one of the oldest in Nepal and probably in the world of more than 2,600 years of history. After an impressive morning tour back to hotel, rest of the day preparation for wonderful Three Passes around Manaslu & Annapurna Himalayas Trekking.

Altitude: 700 m/ 2,296 feet. Drive approx. 8 hours by Bus.
Overnight at Guesthouse or local lodge. Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

Depart for wonderful adventure to Manaslu and Manang region trek, taking a private car, comfortable tourist standard bus, or coach. As per the size of a group, a long drive takes you beyond Kathmandu valley towards the Gorkha district.

Located Nepal Mid-West around Gandaki Zone, a country of low and mid-hills, heavily cultivated farm areas. The drive follows Nepal’s main busy highway for some hours and then diverts heading north to Arughat town.

Arughat town is situated on low farm areas close to the raging Buri Gandaki River, from here another few hours of drive on the dirt country road to Soti-Khola for an overnight halt.

Soti-Khola a small farming area slowly growing into a town, as the motorable road has been connected.

Altitude: 930 m/ 350 feet. Approx. 6-hour walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / local lodge.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

Start the first-day trek of the adventure, heading due north following the Buri Gandaki upstream. The morning walk leads to a short climb for a few hours past smaller farm villages then end the day at Machha Khola.

A moderate size farm village with a number of simple and basic lodges for an overnight stop. The name Machha Khola means a Fishing stream.

Altitude: 1,340 m/ 4,395 feet. Approx. 6 hour walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / local lodge.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

From Machha Khola, after a pleasant overnight stop, the second-day walks lead to cooler hills. On leaving the low sub-tropical heavily farmed areas, the route follows slow ups and downs. Walking through a patch of forest reaching Tatopani, a place with a natural hot spring, enjoy the refreshing bathing as time permits.

Walk to Khola Besi and then to Dovan, a nice farm village for a short refreshing stop and continue the climb. As the day ends reach a nice moderate size hill village at Jagat for an overnight halt.

At Jagat, with time a short walk around to observe the local cultures, a blend of Hindu and Buddhism religions.

Altitude: 1,625 m / 5,330 feet. Approx. 6 hours walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

After a pleasant time at Jagat, from here onwards starts the Restricted Area of Upper Manaslu.

Where all foreign visitors need to obtain a special permit to enter Upper Manaslu till Dharapani villages if reached. The walk leads to climbing and then crossing a bridge to Nagjet and Philim villages, a lovely farm area.

As route leads past the neatly tended farm terraces reaching a cool shade of the forest on reaching Deng.

From here onwards into strong Buddhism culture, as walk follows higher past the village of Deng. Slowly the long day trek comes to an end on reaching a small village of Pewa, for an overnight stop.

Altitude: 2,630 m. / 8,626 ft. Approx. 6 hours walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

From the small village of Pewa, the climb leads to a forested ridge lined with tall rhododendron, pine, and fir trees.

A slow and steady downhill to Bhi Bazaar, situated near the riverside, after a pleasant stop. The walk continues heading towards farm areas with nice cultivated terraces of millets and barley and then reaching Namrung. After checking into the best available lodge, enjoy the grand views of Mt. Manaslu North Face with an array of peaks.

Altitude: 2,957 m / 9,698 ft. Approx. 4 hours walks.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge. Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Adventure today leads into the high Manaslu valley on entering one of the prettiest and charming village of Lo Gaon. Having goof breakfast, then setting off for the long enjoyable scenic trek to Lo-Gaon. As walk follows to a slow gradual climb, and within cool shade of forest lined with pine and rhododendron trees.

Trek heads high above the Buri Gandaki River, and then on winding up past few summer settlements of cattle herder. Then finally ending the enjoyable pleasant day walk on reaching at nice large village of Lo-Gaon.

Lo-Gaon is a beautiful village within the shadow of majestic Mt. Manaslu with a contrast of green forest and white snow peaks. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of wonderful landscapes and snow peaks.

Altitude: 3,530 m/ 11, 582 feet. Approx. 7 hours walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

Enjoy the morning picturesque scenery of wonderful landscapes and snow peaks, as the walk continues heading due west.

Adventure follows on gradual uphill trail around Upper Manaslu through a number of farm villages and Yak herder camps. An interesting walk on high Manaslu valley, enclosed by high rocky cliff and snow peaks.

The view of Mt. Manaslu and Sringi Himal remains constant for some hours as walk finally comes to an end on reaching at Sama-Gaon.

Sama-Gaon, the main village of high Manaslu valley as well one of the highlights of the adventure. Check into a nice lodge, with time to browse around the village and witness the local fascinating culture of Buddhism.

Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.
Day Hike either Manaslu Base Camp, Bhirendra Tal, or Pungyen Gompa.

A free day as well to support acclimatization, a perfect height at 3,550 m for a local short hike. Several best places for interested and eager trekkers and adventurers, one can enjoy a day hike to Manaslu Base Camp.

A long full day walk of more than 6 hours both ways, the best hike is to Bhirendra Tal. A glacial pond on route Manaslu base camp, a walk of a few hours uphill facing grand views of Mt. Manaslu.

One can enjoy the rest day with a leisure walk exploring the village and visiting the old Pungyen Gompa.

Altitude: 3,865 m/ 12,677 feet. Approx. 4 hours walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

Adventure gets more exciting on reaching the high scenic Manaslu valley, from Sama-Gaon walk get interesting.

The route follows windswept terrain where tree lines disappear for high-altitude shrubs and bushes.

The valley gets narrow as the trek leads towards a mountainous country facing grand views of wonderful landscapes. A short half-day walk to Samdo but taking it slow due to the rise of altitude.

After a pleasant trek of some hours and then a short steep up to Samdo for lunch and overnight halt. Samdo is the last village before reaching the other side of Larke-La Pass to the Manang areas.

The village with more than forty houses with typical Tibetan style for more than two hundred inhabitants.

Rest of the afternoon explore this last village of Samdo located on route Larke-La Pass and to the Tibet border.

Altitude: 4,460 m / 14,628 feet. Approx. 4 hours walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

Walk today a short and pleasant day reaching the highest overnight stop.
The route leads to the end of Manaslu valley and the last of the Gorkha district at Dharmasala or Larke Phedi. The base of Larke-La pass from the Manaslu side of the valley, a place with few huts that serve as lodge and guest-house.

In high times, of trekking season this place is crowded with trekkers.
Where some groups have to spend on tented camps provided by the lodge owners. In the early days, it was known as Larke Bazaar, where the market was held with buyers and sellers. Merchants, and traders from across the country as far from Tibet and Manang region used to sell and exchange their products.

At Dharmasala arriving at lunchtime, and for an overnight stop.
Rest of the afternoon relax and prepare for the adventure climb to Larke-La Pass.

Altitude: 5,106 m / 16, 752 feet at Larke-La 3, 700 m/ 12,201 feet at Bhimthang Approx. 8-hour walk. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

The last final highlight of the adventure, after an early breakfast, and carrying pack lunch for the long day’s walk. Start the climb before break of dawn, heading towards a high slope on rocky gravel path above the lodge of Dharmasala.

Climb contours on winding steep uphill path, after hours of strenuous walk reaching on top of Larke-La Pass. The top is adorned with prayer flags and a signpost with the name of Pass and heights.

Every hard effort rewards you with an astonishing panorama of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan peaks. Includes views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, and Kang Guru, as far as Ganesh Himal Far East direction.

After a tough climb, a long downhill takes you to the other side of Phedi at Bhimthang for an overnight stop. A long descent through moraine and Larcia glacier then reach Tambuche, the base of Larke-La Pass on Manang side.

From the bottom walk to Bhimthang overnight after a long, hard day, a lovely spot amidst green forest surroundings.

Altitude: 1, 800 m / 5,904 feet. Approx. 7 hours walk.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast-Lunch and Dinner.

Enjoy the last final trek of the Manaslu Circuit adventure, although a long walk to end the trek at Dharapani village. But an easy pleasant downhill trek compared to the previous tough day, start early having a good breakfast.

Walk heads towards a forested path with a few short ups and down to a small settlement of Gho. After a refreshing stop, continue to walk into the cool shade of the dense forest to Tilje, a nice village above Masrsyangdi River.

Stopping at Tilje for a possible lunch break, the last phase of the walk with a short climb over a bridge. Afternoon walk to a bridge and then a short climb to our final overnight destination at Dharapani village. Located on the famous and popular Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit route, a lovely village with many good lodges and nice rooms, having a comprehensive food menu to enjoy.

Altitude: 2,610 m / 8, 563 feet at Kodo. Approx. 05 hours walks.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

From Dharapani walk into a nice rhododendron and pine forest past villages of agarchap and Danque a place with apple orchard on the backyard, then route leads to a steep climb reaching Timang village for lunch stop facing views of Mt. Manaslu and Lamjung Himal. From Timang village few hours trek leads to Koto for overnight stop, located close to Chame town, a large and major town and a headquarter of Manang district.

Altitude: 3,560 m / 11, 680 feet at Meta. Approx. 06 hours walks.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Morning from Koto village our route diverts north on leaving Annapurna circuit trail for a week, as climb leads towards Nar & Phu villages. Located on the hidden area of Manang and beyond Annapurna Himalaya which is on route to Tibet border. Walking leads you to wilderness within the country where herd of blue sheep and snow leopard and other wild-life often spotted on walks.

Trek leads into narrow valley covered in pines and rhododendron trees, then reach a nice pasture fields with few huts and shades of Yak herder.

The area around the gorge blocked by high Pisang Peak and Kang-guru Himal, walk continues following Nar-Phu River upstream to reach Dharmasala a small farm village for refreshing stops. After a short rest walk further for an hour to Meta for overnight halt a sleepy small farm village.

Altitude: 4,250 m / 13, 944 feet at Phu Gaon.
Approx. 06 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Start the morning heading north to Phu-Gaon a remote large village, one of isolated areas beyond the main villages of Manang valley. The area similar to Tibetan landscapes dry and arid. On walks around this area chances of spotting some wildlife like Blue Sheep’s, Musk deer’s and other wild animals if lucky might see a glimpse of snow leopard. Walk then ends on reaching at Kyang for overnight stop after an interesting day. Kyang with dozen of Tibetan style houses serves as lodge and restaurants with impressive Buddhist culture.

From Kyang adventure leads to our destination at Phu village, the walk follows Phu River upstream for some time, and then descend with climb to enter a river gorge as climb continues to reach a wide glacial valley at Phu village of strong Tibetan influence and culture with similar tradition of Buddhist religion.

Altitude: 4,250 m / 13, 944 feet at Phu Gaon.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Enjoy a rest day at Phu village, a perfect place for another acclimatization day as well to explore around impressive village. Visit the old Tashi-Khang, Samdu Choling Monastery with views of Kyuchi waterfalls. Phu Village with about 30 houses for 100 to 150 local inhabitants.

Altitude: 4,110 m / 13, 484 feet at Nar-Gaon.
Approx. 06 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

From Phu, after a wonderful time, morning downhill to reach a river side, on the same trail of previous day. As walk leads to the bottom of Phu village, this place is called Nar Phedi, a small settlement with few houses.

After Nar Phedi, a slow climb to reach Yughat, a small village with Mani, Chorten and Buddhist shrines, then ending the morning walk on reaching at Nar-Gaon for overnight stop. Nar-Gaon in comparison with Phu looks similar but smaller, located within remote high altitude terrain of dry windswept landscape. Nar-Gaon with few small lodge and inns for overnight stop serving excellent meals with warm friendly environment.

Altitude: 5,322 m / 17, 460 feet on top Kang-La Pass.
3,660 m / 12,008 feet at Ngawal village.
Approx. 08 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Today one of the longest and hardest day of the adventure, from Nar walk to remote wilderness, away from human settlement for few days, an interesting walk of few hours, leads to short ups and downs on rocky and arid path. As walk continues coming across cattle herders shelters towards west following Temdenzon Khola / stream within wild barren surrounding then end the day on reaching Kang-La pass base at 4,530 meters altitude.

Start the climb to the top of Kang-La, walk on steep slope for few hours facing stunning views of Pisang Peak and Chulu Far East Peak, as uphill continues to reach at Kang-La Pass. From the top marvelous panorama of Annapurna massif mountain range, includes Chulu Peaks, Lamjung Himal and adjoining peaks of Chulu and Pisang range. From the pass downhill to Ngawal past near Julu village, then completing the tough and long day on reaching Ngawal.

A small farm village with fine simple lodge, located above Manang valley, the local are similar to Nar and Phu people of Tibetan origin having surnames Gurung and Ghale like other mid-hill tribes of southern Annapurna region.

Altitude: 3,540 m / 11, 614 feet at Manang village.
Approx. 05 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Morning walk on the main trail of Annapurna Circuit to main Manang village, after being in complete isolation around remote areas of Himalayas.

Walk continues on downhill to Hondre, a moderate size village with a small airstrip that often flies to Pokhara.

From here short walk to Braga village, visit the old monastery an interesting place on a high hill. Tour leads you to witness ancient artifacts of old statue of various Buddha with panorama of snow-capped mountains.

After a wonderful visiting the monastery, an hour walk to Manang village for overnight. Manang a large village with many good lodges and restaurants as well bakery shops and stores. Located beneath Gangapurna and Annapurna-II mountains.

Altitude: 4,441 m / 14, 566 feet at Thorang Phedi.
Approx. 06 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Today another long day but after crossing two high passes, being well acclimatized. Walk leads to the end of Manang valley at Thorang Phedi, the bottom of the last pass. Trail follows on easy winding up past Yak Kharka and Ledar small settlements, then reaching at Phedi for overnight halt.

Phedi with number of nice lodges, located on a hidden corner of rocky high cliffs beneath the Thorang-La pass.

Altitude: 5,416 / 17, 700 feet on top Thorang-La the highest Pass.
3, 800 m / 12,467 feet at Muktinath areas of Pani Pawa village.
Approx. 08 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Start the morning having an early breakfast, carrying packed lunch for a long day
walk. Following a steep path to High Camp, and then on narrow gradual trail, as climb leads on winding up to the top of Thorang-La Pass. The highest point of the adventure at 5,416 m, the pass marked with colorful prayer flags.

Enjoy breathtaking panorama of surrounding scenery of rolling hills and snow-capped mountain range of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Damodar Himal.

From the pass a long descent to the base at Mustang region, and then an easy walk to Muktinath. A holy site for all Hindu religion, where thousands of pilgrims all season of the year, the temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Near to the temple premises, a village of Pani Pawa located with many good lodges and guest houses. From the village enjoy grand views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiris peaks.

Altitude: 2, 530 m / 8,298 feet at Kagbeni.
Approx. 04 hours walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

An easy day to Kagbeni village, after a long tough day crossing Thorang-La pass. Morning a long descend past Jharkot windblown village. As path leads to steep down to an old and lively village at Kagbeni, having nice lodges and inns.

Kagbeni, a village of strong Tibetan influence due to its location the gateway to Upper Mustang. Where old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade Route passed through Kagbeni village. Enjoy the afternoon exploring around this interesting village of Tibetan style houses and cultures.

Altitude: 1, 991 / 6, 530 feet at Tatopani village with hot spring. Approx. 04 hours overland journey by bus.
Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

From Kagbeni, taking a break for the day after continues walk. As motorable has reached from Pokhara to Mustang areas, taking a ride on local bus or jeep to Tatopani village. The road follows on windswept Kaligandaki River Valley to Jomsom, headquarter town of Mustang district. As drive follows on dusty rough track near the villages of Marpha and Tukuche famous for apples and its products.

Slowly drive leads at the end of Mustang area at Ghasa, then reaching low warm farm country to Tatopani village. A lovely large place with number of good lodges and inns, a place with natural hot spring. Enjoy the afternoon on the warm pools refreshing the muscles from the long days of trekking.

Altitude: 2,860 m / 9, 384 feet at Ghorepani village.
Approx. 07 hour walks. Overnight at Guesthouse / Lodge.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch & Dinner.

Adventure continues from Tatopani village, walk follows at the end of the village
to cross a bridge over Kaligandaki River. On reaching a section where route to Ghorepani diverts from the main road, from here climb starts uphill.

Finally after an hour more reaching on top of a ridge reaching farm village of Ghara and Sikha. Walk continues into a cool forest to Chitre village, and then a last steep climb to Ghorepani. Located on a high hill within beautiful rhododendron forest on route to Pokhara our last destination before Kathmandu.

Ghorepani a popular and famous trekking destination for its scenic Poon Hill, at Ghorepani transfer to a nice lodge.

Altitude: 3,210 m / 10,531 feet high on top Poon Hill.
Altitude: 1,960 m / 6, 430 feet at Ulleri village.
Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet at Pokhara.
Approx. 04 hour walks and 3 hour drive to Pokhara.
Includes: Breakfast. Lunch only.
Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side.
Meals Included: Breakfast next morning.

Start the morning hike within cool air of an hour to the top of Poon Hill, catch the morning glory with stunning views of sunrise. Reflects over array of white Himalayan peaks. Facing panorama of world’s three highest mountain range of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and massif Annapurna Himalayas.

Includes views of majestic Machhapuchare the famous Fish-Tail peaks with series of lesser snow peaks. After refreshing morning back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue trek downhill into beautiful rhododendron tree lines.

A pleasant morning walk to a large village at Ulleri, where our last day walk completes. From here taking a vehicle for interesting drive back to Pokhara, as drive follows the Modi River towards Bhirethati village.

Drive then reaches the main highway at Nayapul, and then on good road for few hour ride to Pokhara.

A perfect beautiful spot to conclude our marvelous Three Passes around Manaslu & Annapurna Himalayas Trekking.

Altitude: 860 m/ 4,428 feet.
Overnight at tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara near Phewa Lake side.
Includes: Breakfast only.

Morning at Pokhara options for short drive to Sarankot hill for sunrise views over panorama of Himalayan peaks. Although the sunrise were enjoyed from high Poon Hill, but choice for interested people. Rest of the day enjoy sightseeing around Pokhara steeped with natural wonders of David water falls.

Visit the large Gupteshwor cave nearby, and enjoy boating on Phewa Lake as well one can visit the Mountaineering Museum.

Rest of the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the views of grand Annapurna Himalayas with Machhapuchare Himal.

Altitude: 1,350 m/ 2,821 feet. Overnight at tourist standard Hotel
in Kathmandu. Meals Included: Breakfast only next morning.
Options for flight to Kathmandu of 30 minutes.
Includes: Breakfast only.

From Pokhara taking a morning drive either in private car, coach or on regular tourist bus. An exciting drive on the busy interesting main highway following the Trisuli River for some hours. As drive heads on winding up to enter the Kathmandu valley, and then back into hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu.

Transfer to your hotel, with rest of afternoon and evening free at leisure after an interesting overland journey from Pokhara.

(Options for short 30 minutes scenic flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara)

Meals: Breakfast only.

Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, after a great memorable adventure and experience on Three Passes around Manaslu & Annapurna Himalayas Trek.

Our staff transfer you to the international airport terminal, and then bidding farewell to the guide and staff. As you head for the smooth flight homeward bound.