After breakfast, you will explore the cultural highlights of Kathmandu Valley. The sightseeing tour introduces you to Nepal’s rich history, architecture, and spiritual traditions. You may visit important UNESCO World Heritage Sites, ancient temples, and historic landmarks that showcase the unique culture of the Kathmandu Valley.

After completing the sightseeing tour, you will return to the hotel and prepare for the trek. Your trekking guide will assist with final equipment checks and make sure everything is ready for the long Himalayan journey ahead. This preparation day helps you begin the trek with confidence and proper planning.

Today, your Manaslu Annapurna Combined Trek officially begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola. The journey takes you away from the busy city areas and into the peaceful countryside of Nepal. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of green hills, terraced farmlands, rivers, waterfalls, and traditional villages.

The road follows the Budhi Gandaki River valley, gradually taking you closer to the remote Manaslu region. The drive can be long and adventurous because of the mountain roads, but the changing landscapes make the journey enjoyable. After reaching Machha Khola, you will rest at the tea house and prepare for the first walking day of the trek.

Your first trekking day begins by following the beautiful Budhi Gandaki River. The trail passes through narrow valleys, lush forests, suspension bridges, waterfalls, and small Himalayan settlements. You will walk through villages such as Khorlabesi and Tatopani, where you can experience the lifestyle of local mountain communities.

The trail gradually climbs and descends through diverse landscapes before reaching Jagat, a traditional stone-paved village. Jagat is an important checkpoint of the Manaslu region and provides the first glimpse of the unique culture and natural beauty that continues throughout the trek.

After breakfast, you continue your journey deeper into the Manaslu region. The trail begins with a gradual climb through beautiful forests and follows the Budhi Gandaki River. Along the way, you will cross suspension bridges, pass through charming mountain settlements, and enjoy views of waterfalls and surrounding hills.

The trail passes through villages such as Philim and Ekle Bhatti, where you can observe the traditional lifestyle of the local communities. As you move higher, the landscape starts changing from green hills into a more alpine environment. After several hours of walking, you reach Deng, a peaceful mountain village surrounded by beautiful natural scenery.

Today, the trek continues through the beautiful Himalayan landscape of the Manaslu region. After leaving Deng, the trail follows the river valley and passes through dense forests filled with pine, fir, and rhododendron trees. You will cross several small bridges and enjoy the peaceful surroundings away from crowded trekking routes.

As you gain altitude, you will notice changes in the vegetation, architecture, and lifestyle of the local people. The trail passes through villages such as Bihi and Ghap, where you can experience the influence of Tibetan culture. Continuing through scenic landscapes, you arrive at Namrung, a beautiful village offering impressive views of the surrounding mountains.

After breakfast, you continue your trek deeper into the Manaslu region toward Lho Gaon. The trail gradually climbs through beautiful forests, traditional villages, and scenic mountain landscapes. Along the way, you will notice the increasing influence of Tibetan culture, with mani walls, prayer flags, and Buddhist monasteries.

Lho Gaon is one of the most beautiful villages in the Manaslu region, offering stunning views of Mount Manaslu (8,163m) and surrounding peaks. The village is also famous for its peaceful atmosphere and traditional Himalayan lifestyle. Staying overnight at Lho Gaon helps with gradual altitude gain before reaching the higher village of Samagaon.

Today, you continue your journey toward Samagaon, one of the most important villages on the Manaslu Circuit. The trail passes through beautiful alpine landscapes with incredible views of Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and other Himalayan peaks.

The route takes you through Shyala village, where you can enjoy spectacular mountain views and peaceful surroundings. As you approach Samagaon, the landscape becomes more dramatic with wide valleys, glaciers, and snow-covered mountains. Samagaon is a culturally rich village influenced by Tibetan traditions and serves as an important acclimatization point before heading toward higher elevations.

Today is an important acclimatization day to help your body adjust to the increasing altitude before continuing toward higher sections of the trek. Instead of staying completely inactive, you will take a short exploration hike around Samagaon to improve altitude adaptation.

You can explore the beautiful surroundings of the village, visit ancient monasteries, or hike to nearby viewpoints offering incredible views of Mount Manaslu and other Himalayan peaks. This day also provides an opportunity to learn more about the local Tibetan-influenced culture and lifestyle.

Proper acclimatization at Samagaon plays an important role in making the upcoming high-altitude sections, including Larkya La Pass, safer and more comfortable.

After acclimatization, you continue your trek toward Samdo, one of the highest permanent settlements in the Manaslu region. The trail leaves the tree line behind and enters a more open alpine landscape with breathtaking mountain views.

The walk is relatively short but offers incredible scenery as you follow the trail along the Budhi Gandaki River. You will see stunning views of Manaslu, Naike Peak, and surrounding Himalayan ranges. Samdo is a traditional Tibetan-origin village located close to the Tibetan border and provides a unique cultural experience.

This peaceful mountain settlement is an important stop before heading toward Dharamsala and the challenging Larkya La Pass crossing.

Today, the trail gradually moves toward the base of the famous Larkya La Pass. After leaving Samdo, you cross a few streams and continue through barren yet beautiful Himalayan landscapes. The trail offers amazing views of glaciers, snow-covered peaks, and high mountain valleys.

As you approach Dharamsala, also known as Larkya Phedi, the surroundings become more rugged and dramatic. This area is the final overnight stop before crossing Larkya La Pass (5,106m), one of the major highlights of the Manaslu Circuit section.

You will have an early rest because the next day involves a challenging but rewarding journey over the high mountain pass.

Today is one of the most challenging and rewarding days of the Manaslu with Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp. You will start early in the morning to cross the famous Larkya La Pass (5,106m), the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit section. The trail gradually climbs through rocky terrain and snowy landscapes while offering incredible views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II.

Reaching the top of Larkya La Pass is a memorable achievement, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. After spending some time at the pass, you begin a long descent toward Bimthang. The downhill trail passes through glaciers, moraines, and beautiful mountain landscapes before reaching the peaceful settlement of Bimthang.

This day requires good endurance because of the high altitude, long walking hours, and changing terrain, but the spectacular scenery makes it one of the most unforgettable sections of the journey.

After crossing the challenging Larkya La Pass, the trail continues descending through beautiful forests and mountain landscapes toward Goa/Gho. The route passes through alpine forests, rivers, and peaceful surroundings as you gradually lose altitude.

This section provides a relaxing change after the demanding high-pass crossing. You will enjoy the greenery, traditional villages, and quieter trails while moving closer to the Annapurna region.

Today, you continue your descent toward Dharapani, where the Manaslu and Annapurna trekking regions connect. The trail passes through beautiful forests, small villages, and rivers while offering views of the surrounding mountains.

After reaching Dharapani, you officially enter the Annapurna Circuit section of the journey. This village is an important point where trekkers from different routes meet and continue toward the beautiful Annapurna landscapes.

Today, you officially enter the Annapurna Circuit section of the journey. The trail follows the Marsyangdi River and passes through beautiful forests, waterfalls, and traditional mountain villages.

As you continue toward Chame, the headquarters of Manang District, you will notice the landscape becoming more dramatic with impressive views of Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal, and other surrounding peaks. Chame is a beautiful Himalayan settlement known for its natural hot springs and spectacular mountain scenery.

After reaching Chame, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while preparing for the upcoming higher sections of the Annapurna Circuit.

The trek continues through one of the most scenic sections of the Annapurna Circuit. Leaving Chame, you follow the trail through dense forests and gradually climb toward higher mountain landscapes.

The route passes through beautiful places such as Bhratang, where you can see apple orchards and impressive cliffs. As you approach Upper Pisang, the views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, and Pisang Peak become more spectacular.

Upper Pisang is a traditional Himalayan village with Tibetan-style architecture, ancient monasteries, and incredible views of the surrounding mountains.

Today’s trail takes you deeper into the beautiful Manang Valley. You will follow the scenic upper route, which is famous for its stunning mountain views and peaceful surroundings.

The trail passes through traditional villages, Buddhist monasteries, and dry alpine landscapes influenced by Tibetan culture. Along the way, you will enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and other Himalayan giants.

After reaching Manang, you will explore this beautiful mountain village, which is one of the most important settlements on the Annapurna Circuit. Manang offers incredible scenery and serves as another important acclimatization point before crossing Thorong La Pass.

Today is another important acclimatization day during the Manaslu Annapurna Combined Trek. Since the trail continues toward higher elevations, this rest day allows your body to adjust properly and prepare for the upcoming challenge of Thorong La Pass.

You can explore the beautiful surroundings of Manang through short hikes to nearby viewpoints, visit monasteries, or walk to higher locations such as Gangapurna Lake. These activities help with altitude adaptation while providing unforgettable views of glaciers, mountains, and the Manang Valley.

This day also gives you time to relax, check your equipment, and prepare mentally for the next high-altitude section of the trek.

Leaving Manang behind, you begin the exciting side trip toward the famous Tilicho Lake. The trail follows a scenic route through the beautiful Himalayan landscape, passing through alpine valleys and dry mountain terrain.

You will walk through Khangsar village and continue toward Tilicho Base Camp. The route offers spectacular views of Annapurna II, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and surrounding mountains. Reaching Tilicho Base Camp prepares you for the next day’s adventure to one of the highest lakes in the world.

Today is dedicated to visiting the stunning Tilicho Lake (4,919m), one of the highest lakes in the world. You start early in the morning and follow a challenging but rewarding trail toward the lake.

The journey offers breathtaking views of glaciers, rocky landscapes, and massive Himalayan peaks. After spending time at Tilicho Lake and enjoying its peaceful beauty, you return back toward the lower settlement area for an overnight stay.

This is one of the most memorable highlights of the Manaslu with Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp.

After completing the Tilicho Lake exploration, you continue your trek toward Yak Kharka. The trail passes through beautiful high-altitude landscapes and connects back with the main Annapurna Circuit route.

The route offers impressive views of surrounding peaks and gradually prepares you for the upcoming Thorong La Pass crossing. Yak Kharka is a peaceful mountain settlement and an important overnight stop before reaching Thorong High Camp.

Today, you continue your ascent toward Thorong High Camp, the final overnight stop before crossing the famous Thorong La Pass. The trail gradually climbs through rocky mountain terrain and follows the path toward the high-altitude region of the Annapurna Circuit.

As you walk higher, the air becomes thinner, and the landscape becomes more barren and dramatic. You will enjoy magnificent views of surrounding peaks and the peaceful atmosphere of the Himalayan wilderness.

Reaching Thorong High Camp is an important milestone of the trek. You will have an early rest because the next day will be one of the longest and most rewarding days as you cross Thorong La Pass (5,416m).

Today is one of the most memorable and challenging days of the Manaslu with Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp. You will start early in the morning and begin the climb toward Thorong La Pass (5,416m), the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit.

The ascent is gradual but demanding because of the high altitude and cold mountain conditions. After reaching the top of Thorong La Pass, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges. The colorful prayer flags and spectacular Himalayan scenery make this moment truly unforgettable.

After spending some time at the pass, you begin a long descent toward Muktinath. The trail leads through dry landscapes and beautiful mountain valleys before reaching Muktinath, a famous pilgrimage site for both Hindus and Buddhists.

After breakfast, you leave the high-altitude Mustang region and drive toward Tatopani. The journey offers changing landscapes, from dry Himalayan valleys to greener areas filled with forests and villages. The route provides beautiful views of Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, and surrounding mountains.

From Tatopani, the trek continues toward Shikha through peaceful countryside trails. The walking route passes through terraced fields, traditional villages, and beautiful natural surroundings. Shikha is a quiet mountain village offering a relaxing atmosphere before continuing toward Ghorepani.

Today, you continue your trek toward the famous Ghorepani village. The trail gradually climbs through beautiful rhododendron forests and traditional settlements. During spring, these forests become colorful with blooming rhododendron flowers, creating a stunning natural environment.

Ghorepani is one of the most popular villages in the Annapurna region and serves as the gateway to the famous Poon Hill viewpoint. The village offers spectacular views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, making it a perfect place to relax and enjoy the Himalayan atmosphere.

Today begins with an early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m), one of Nepal’s most famous viewpoints. From the top, you can enjoy a breathtaking sunrise over the Himalayan ranges, including Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and other snow-covered peaks.

After enjoying the panoramic mountain views, you return to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue the trek toward Chuile. The trail passes through beautiful forests, small villages, and peaceful mountain landscapes. This section provides a perfect combination of natural beauty and cultural experiences.

Chuile is a quiet village surrounded by lush hills and offers a peaceful overnight stay before continuing toward the Annapurna Base Camp route.

After breakfast, you continue your journey toward the Annapurna Base Camp section of the trek. The trail passes through beautiful forests, traditional villages, and scenic landscapes with views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks.

The route gradually descends and ascends through peaceful mountain trails before reaching Chhomrong, one of the most important villages on the Annapurna Base Camp route. From Chhomrong, you can enjoy magnificent views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). The village is surrounded by beautiful hills and provides a perfect resting point before heading deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary.

Today, you enter deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary region. The trail begins with a descent to the Chhomrong Khola and then climbs gradually through dense rhododendron and bamboo forests.

The route passes through beautiful settlements such as Sinuwa and Bamboo before continuing toward Himalaya. The surrounding environment becomes quieter as you move deeper into the mountains, with the sounds of rivers, forests, and Himalayan wildlife creating a peaceful trekking experience.

Himalaya is a small mountain settlement surrounded by cliffs and forests, offering a comfortable overnight stop before the final approach to Annapurna Base Camp.

Today is one of the biggest highlights of the entire Manaslu with Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp journey. The trail continues through the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, following the valley surrounded by massive Himalayan peaks.

You will pass through Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC), where you can enjoy incredible views of the iconic Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) Mountain along with Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and other peaks. Continuing further, you reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m), a spectacular destination surrounded by some of the highest mountains in the world.

Standing at the base camp, you will experience breathtaking panoramic views of the Annapurna massif. The peaceful atmosphere, towering peaks, and dramatic landscapes make this one of the most unforgettable moments of the trek.

Wake up early to enjoy the magnificent sunrise views from Annapurna Base Camp. The morning light reflecting on the Himalayan peaks creates an unforgettable experience before beginning the descent.

After breakfast, you retrace your steps through Machhapuchhre Base Camp and the Annapurna Sanctuary trail. The downhill journey becomes easier as you lose altitude and return through beautiful forests and mountain landscapes.

You continue descending until reaching Bamboo, a peaceful settlement surrounded by dense forests. It is a relaxing stop after the memorable experience of reaching Annapurna Base Camp.

After breakfast, you will trek downhill from Bamboo through beautiful forests and peaceful mountain trails toward Jhinu Danda or the nearest road-access point. The trail offers a final opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty, villages, and landscapes of the Annapurna region.

After reaching the road point, you will take a sharing jeep drive to Pokhara. During the drive, you can enjoy scenic views of hills, rivers, and countryside landscapes. Upon reaching Pokhara, you can relax and celebrate the completion of your incredible Manaslu with Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp journey.

Today, you explore the beautiful city of Pokhara. The sightseeing tour includes some of the most popular attractions, where you can experience the natural beauty and cultural highlights of the city.

You may visit places such as Phewa Lake, Devi’s Fall, Gupteshwor Cave, International Mountain Museum, and World Peace Pagoda while enjoying views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges.

After sightseeing, you can relax at the lakeside area and enjoy your final evening in Pokhara.

After breakfast, you take a scenic tourist bus drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. The journey follows the highway through beautiful hills, rivers, villages, and countryside landscapes.

Upon arrival in Kathmandu, you will be transferred to your hotel. You can spend the evening resting, shopping for souvenirs, or exploring the nearby areas of the city.

This day provides a comfortable transition from the mountains back to the capital city.

Your memorable Manaslu with Annapurna Circuit Trek and Annapurna Base Camp comes to an end today. According to your flight schedule, our representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport for your final departure.

We hope you return home with unforgettable memories of Nepal’s Himalayan landscapes, unique cultures, and one of the most complete trekking experiences in Nepal.