Manaslu - meaning the "mountain of soul", is one of the imminent geographical charismas dominating the historical kingdom of Gorkha . Its snow capped conical body sores 8,156m above the sea level to form two cylindrical horns that still appears as a god appeased by daily worship to the local people who otherwise would bring natural catastrophe. Locally Manaslu is known as Pungen Ri whose embodiment is worshiped in a Gompa couple of hundred meter above the village of Sama Goan . Round Manaslu trek is an amalgamation of rich culture, adventure, scenic beauty and rudimental rural civilization that represents ancient Tibetan lifestyle. This newly opened trek encircling the entire Manaslu massif, offers a chance to comprehensively explore the full range of Nepal 's natural and cultural diversity.

As we start trekking from historic centre of Gorkha, central Himalayan Range appears in the backdrop with layering green hills and view of sweeping Valleys. As we head up towards the Mt. Manaslu , the trail reveals unexplored country inhabited by Gurungs. The trail eventually circumvents Mt. Manaslu crossing Larkya Pass (5,100m) and comes down to classical route of Annapurna . Here you can either continue trekking Around Annapurna crossing another arduous pass of Throng La (5,416m) or come back to Kathmandu .

Itinerary (Round Manaslu Trek)

Day 01: Kathmandu arrival / Transfer to Hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing (easy day)
Day 03: Drive to Gorkha (6 hrs / 145 km) ( 1,220m)
Day 04: Trek to Khanchok (6 hrs / 17 km)
Day 05: Trek to Arughat (5 hrs / 14 km)
Day 06: Arughat to Soti khola (6hrs / 17 km)
Day 07: Soti khola to Machhakhola (6 hrs / 16 km)
Day 08: Machhakhola to Jagat (7-8 hrs / 20 km)
Day 09: Jagat ot Ngyak beshi (6 hrs / 16 km)
Day 10: Ngyak beshi to Ghap (7 hrs / 19 km) (2,156m)
Day 11: Ghap to Namrung (6 hrs / 13 km) (2,660m)
Day 12: Namrung to Syale (7 hrs / 15 km)
Day 13: Syale to Samagaon (2 hrs / 5 km) (3,530m)
Day 14: Samagaon to Samdo (7 hrs / 20 km) (4,480m)
Day 15: Samado (explore to Manaslu Base camp or Pungen Gompa) rest day.
Day 16: Samado to Dharmashala
Day 17: Dharmashala to Bhimathan over Larkya Pass (5,213m) (7 - 8 hrs / 15 km)
Day 18: Bhimtang to Tilje or Dharapani (Join Annappurna Circuit Trail here)
Day 19: Trek to Tal
Day 20: Tal to Syange
Day 21: Syange to Khudi
Day 22: From Khudi drive back to Kathmandu
Day 23: Departure