Drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola (870m) Duration: 7-8 hour
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- Activity: 7 hrs Drive
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 930 m
Start early for a 7-hour drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola. Enjoy views of the Nepalese countryside and mountain sceneries during the journey. The road becomes rough as you approach Machha Khola, the starting point of the Manaslu circuit trek. Overnight in Machha Khola.
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Trek from Machhakhola to Jagat (1340m) Duration: 6-7 hours
- Activity: 6 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 1410 m
Embark on a trek to Jagat from Machha Khola. The trail narrows through forested hillsides, passing waterfalls and terraced fields. Cross Machha Khola and walk upstream towards Khola Bensi, trekking through various villages. Reach Jagat and enjoy views of Sringi Himal, Mani Walls, and Chortens. Overnight at a local lodge.
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Trek from Jagat to Deng (1860m) Duration: 5-6 hours
- Activity: 6 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 1804 m
After breakfast, head towards Deng with around 7 hours of walking. Descend towards the river through stone steps, ascend a terraced hillside Saguleri, and climb to Deng. Enjoy impressive views of Singrin Himal along the way. Overnight in Deng.
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Trek from Deng to Namrung (2630m) Duration: 5-6 hours
- Activity: 6 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 2630 m
Cross Budhi Gandaki from Deng, climb Rana at 1910m, and head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. Pass through Prok village, enjoying the forest and mani walls. Reach Namrung with a good viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal. Overnight in Namrung.
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Trek from Namrung to Samagaon, (3,530m) Duration: 6-7 hours
- Activity: 6 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 3530 m
Climb steadily, passing through forests and reaching Lihi. Enjoy views of Simnang Himal and Ganesh Himal. Pass through Sho, Lho, and Shyla villages before reaching Sama village. Explore the famous Ribung Gomba and admire the surrounding high mountains. Overnight in Samagaun.
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Trek from Samagaon to samdo (3910m) Duration 4-5 hours
- Activity: 4 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 3910 m
Descend to the Budhi Gandaki River, cross the wooden bridge, and witness the Larkya glacier. Reach Samdo and enjoy views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Overnight in Samdo.
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Trek to Bimtang (3,720m) via Larkya La Pass (5,106m) Duration: 8-9 hours
- Activity: 9 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 3700 m
Continue walking down the edge, cross the Larkya glacier, and ascend to Larkya La Pass. Enjoy outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru, and Annapurna ll. Descend on a high moraine ridge, passing Salpudana glacier, and reach Bimthang. Overnight at Bimthang.
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Trek from Bhimthang to Dharapani (1,900m) Duration: 6-7 hours
- Activity: 6 hrs Trekking
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 1860 m
Walk towards the Budhi Gandaki valley, descending through hills and forests of Rhododendron and Pine. Pass several villages and cultivated land, and reach Dharapani. Explore the village and spend overnight at the local lodge.
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Drive to Kathmandu from Dharapani Duration: 8-9 hours
- Activity: 10 hrs Drive
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Trekking Lodge
- Max Elevation: 1400 m
Get a jeep drive to Besisahar and then a bus to Kathmandu. Enjoy the countryside views and reach Kathmandu, concluding the Manaslu Circuit Trek.