13 Day Manaslu Himal Yoga Trek in Nepal

Arrival pick-up service from Tribhuvan International Airport and private transfer to your hotel.

Free time to unpack, rest, and adjust after your international journey.

Meet your trekking guide for gear checks, permit verification, and a comprehensive route briefing.

Group welcome dinner and restful overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Early breakfast at the hotel followed by an 8 to 9-hour scenic drive across the western hills via Arughat and Soti Khola (166 km).

Follow the roaring waters of the Budhi Gandaki River deeper into the sub-tropical river valley.

Arrive at Machha Khola (900 m), the official trailhead marking the start of the Manaslu Circuit trek.

Check into the local lodge, unpack, and rest for the night.

07:00 wake-up for a 1-hour grounding yoga and meditation session, followed by breakfast.

Begin trekking across suspension bridges and cliff-carved paths through narrow river gorges.

Traverse traditional settlements inhabited by Gurung and Magar communities, stopping in Dovan for lunch.

Arrive at the scenic stone-paved village of Jagat (1,340 m), the historic entrance checkpoint to the restricted Manaslu Conservation Area.

Gentle morning pranayama breathing practice to oxygenate the body before breakfast.

Ascend terraced hills to Salleri and Sirdibas, then cross suspension bridges over the Budhi Gandaki toward Philim.

Navigate rugged terrain, riverbank trails, and open canyon slopes lined with bamboo groves.

Arrive at the small settlement of Deng (1,860 m), followed by an optional evening reflection circle and overnight stay.

Early morning meditation and pranayama exercises before a warm teahouse breakfast.

Cross the river and ascend into pine and rhododendron woodlands toward the trail junction from Bihi.

Pass through the scenic Tibetan-influenced village of Prok, taking in sweeping views of snow-capped Siringi Himal.

Continue past Ghap to reach the stone-roofed village of Namrung (2,630 m) for dinner and an overnight lodge stay.

Morning yoga, breathwork, and meditation session followed by breakfast with mountain vistas.

Ascend past alpine tree lines as lush green valleys give way to rugged Himalayan landscapes and crisp high-altitude air.

Stop in the Tibetan village of Lho to admire dramatic close-ups of Mt. Manaslu and visit the perched Ribung Gompa.

Walk through alpine birch and fir forests, frequently passing yak caravans, before settling in Shayla (3,500 m) for the night.

Grounding morning meditation practice followed by breakfast.

Set out across alpine moraine trails toward the slopes of the sacred Pungyen Glacier with a packed lunch.

Enjoy open mountain horizons as you approach the wide, flat glacial valley of Sama Gaon (3,520 m).

Check into your lodge in Sama Gaon—the primary staging village and closest hub to Manaslu Base Camp.

Dedicated acclimatization rest day featuring extended morning yoga, pranayama, and meditation sessions.

Option to take a scenic side hike to turquoise Birendra Tal (glacial lake) or trek up to Manaslu Base Camp.

Alternatively, take a peaceful mindful walk to Pungyen Gompa nestled beneath surrounding peaks.

Return to Sama Gaon in the afternoon to rest, hydrate, and prepare for higher elevations.

20-minute morning pranayama session followed by breakfast and gear pack-down.

Ascend gently along the upper reaches of the Budhi Gandaki River through juniper and birch woodlands at Kermo Kharka.

Diverge from the base camp route and cross wooden bridges near the confluence of the Larke and Samdo rivers.

Pass through a grand white stone Kani (gateway) to enter the Tibetan border-trading village of Samdo (3,875 m).

Morning yoga and stretching session before beginning a shorter, high-altitude hiking day.

Follow the rugged path past the confluence of the Athahra Saya and Larke rivers, passing Taka Choeling Gompa.

Walk alongside sacred Mani walls, stone shelters, and the ruins of Larkya Bazaar with vistas of Syacha Glacier.

Arrive at Dharamsala / Larkya Phedi (4,460 m) to rest, hydrate, and enjoy an early dinner before the pass crossing.

Early morning start for the challenging crossing over the Larkya La Pass (5,160 m / 16,925 ft).

Ascend across glacial moraines alongside the Larkya Glacier, surrounded by views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak.

Reach the pass summit for breathtaking 360-degree panoramas of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Annapurna II, and Kang Guru.

Complete a long descent down steep moraine slopes into the expansive alpine meadows of Bhimtang (3,720 m).

Depart Bhimtang through yak pastures and cross wooden bridges over the rushing Dudh Khola.

Descend through lush rhododendron and pine forests as alpine landscapes transform back into green terraced hillsides.

Pass through the traditional village of Tilje before climbing gently across the Marshyangdi River to Dharapani (1,960 m).

Celebrate the completion of the Manaslu Circuit at this bustling Annapurna Circuit trail junction.

Morning breakfast followed by an 8 to 9-hour overland drive back to Kathmandu (or an optional transfer to Pokhara).

Hotel drop-off in Kathmandu with hotel recommendations provided upon request.

Enjoy a complimentary 1-hour rejuvenating Ayurvedic herbal oil massage to relieve trail fatigue.

Final evening at leisure to celebrate the completion of your Manaslu journey.