- Take a magnificent off-the-beaten-track circular trek around Manaslu
- Cross the remote Larkya La
- Enjoy rare views of Manaslu
- Trek through picturesque traditional Tibetan villages
Manaslu Lodge Circuit
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18 Days
Excluding Flights
19 Days
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Walking & Trekking
Activity Level
Challenging
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Comfort Level
Simple
Itinerary
Kathmandu Kathmandu
Depart London
The group flights depart London today.
Start Kathmandu
The tour starts at the hotel in Kathmandu. Free arrival transfers are available for any flight, provided you have supplied Exodus with your flight details in advance and have requested a transfer. There are no planned activities today so you may arrive at any time; however, tomorrow is a long drive so it’s better not to arrive too late.
Upon arrival at the hotel, look out for an Exodus noticeboard with details of where and when the welcome/trek briefing is held this evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)
Arrive Kathmandu
The group flight arrives today and those travelling on it will be met and transferred to the hotel. Free arrival transfers are available for any flight, provided you have supplied Exodus with your flight details in advance and have requested a transfer. There are no planned activities today so if making your own travel arrangements you may arrive at any time; however, tomorrow is a long drive so it’s better not to arrive too late.
Upon arrival to the hotel please look out for an Exodus noticeboard with details of where and when the welcome/trek briefing will be held this evening.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)
Drive to Arket Bazaar; trek to Soti Khola
We have an early start for the long drive to Arket Bazaar (approximately seven hours). We drive out of the Kathmandu Valley and head west following the Trisuli River towards Pokhara. At Dading, we turn off the main road and drive into the hills through Dading Besi and Arughat in the Buri Gandaki Valley. From Arughat, we continue on a rough road to Arkhet Bazaar (be prepared for an adventure). From here, we walk (approximately two hours) to Soti Khola.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: approximately 2,360ft/720m)
Trek through forest and fields to Lapu Besi and onto Machha Khola
The first few days of this trek are quite long in terms of hours walked due to the lower altitudes and availability of decent lodges. It can, therefore, be very hot, especially in the spring trekking season. Our route begins by following the Buri Gandaki Valley north. There is a road being blasted out of the hillsides and we try to avoid it where possible. From Soti Khola, we drop to the river and cross to the other side of the valley where the trail climbs steeply for a while through forested areas and small villages and then undulates through farmland and finally drops to cross the river again to lunch at Lapu Besi. From Lapu Besi, we follow the undulating jeep track to Machha Khola
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 2,870ft/875m)
Follow the Buri Gandaki River to Jagat
We have another quite long day as the trail undulates throughout, sometimes by the river and sometimes high above the river, passing several small hamlets and farms. The valley narrows and there are spectacular waterfalls. We start with a short climb followed by a descent to Khorla Besi. From here, we follow the wide track to Tatopani (which means hot water). The water from the natural hot springs here is funnelled through a few taps in the centre of the village. We continue up to Dovan and then to Shyauli, where we have lunch. From there, we face more ups and downs (some quite steep sections) until we drop to the river at Yaruphant. The trail levels out for a while and then we cross a suspension bridge, after which the trail undulates to Jagat, a well-kept paved village, where we see the first signs of Tibetan Buddhism.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 4,495ft/1,370m)
Ascend through small villages to Philim; climb to Deng
We have a long day due to the lack of decent lodges. From Jagat, the trail continues up the valley through the villages of Salleri, Sirdabas and Ghate Khola, offering great views of Chamar ahead. We then drop down to the river, cross a long suspension bridge and climb steeply up to lunch at Philim (5,135ft/1,565m). From Philim, the trail undulates spectacularly with impressive waterfalls on either side of the valley. Passing the small settlements of Chisapani and Eklabatti, where we have lunch, we descend a little and cross the river by suspension bridge. The trail splits at the bridge, the right-hand side of the valley leads to the remote Tsum Valley. We cross to the left and continue following the Buri Gandaki, climbing up at first as the trail rounds the valley, which becomes narrower. We cross the river twice more as we undulate up the valley through forest to Phewa, and further on to the small village of Deng.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 6,135ft/1,870m)
Cross the river and ascend via a magnificent valley to Ghap
A shorter day today. From Deng, we descend to the river and cross by bridge. After the river, our route climbs, steeply in places, up onto a spectacular trail. We pass through small settlements as we ascend the impressive valley. We see mani stones (prayer stones) carved into wayside rocks, a sign we are now in a Buddhist area. We pass through the small settlements of Rana and Bihi Phedi. The trail continues ascending (sometimes steeply) but at one point descends to cross the river. We get to Ghap by lunchtime; in the afternoon, there is an optional walk up the hill behind the lodge for spectacular views across to Prok and of the whole valley.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 6,925ft/2,110m)
Continue to Lho, offering fantastic views of Manaslu
Today is quite a strenuous day with a lot of ascent. The valley widens and there is extensive farmland all around where we may see the occasional lookout platform, built to ward off bears. From Ghap, we cross the river three times and have a long steady climb through the forest (look out for langur monkeys) to Namrung. A short descent followed by another climb brings us to Lihi, where we have a simple lunch. Another descent to the river and climb brings us to Sho, after which we climb further to Lho. We are now passing through Tibetan-style villages and we start to see the magnificent mountains all around. From Lho, we get our first view of the Manaslu and Naike peaks
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 10,400ft/3,170m)
Climb to Samagaon
A short but magnificent walk as we continue up the valley and gain altitude. The trail climbs out of Lho to the monastery, which we can visit. We then follow the valley with great views of Manaslu ahead. The trail climbs for a couple of hours to Shyaula village, from where we are surrounded by amazing views. Manaslu is ahead and we can see Himalchuli and Naike peaks. Soon we reach the fields and stone houses of Samagaon, where we stay for the night. From the lodge, there are magnificent views of Manaslu. We should arrive at Samagaon by lunchtime so there is time to explore the village and visit the monastery and Birendra Tal, a glacial lake, in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 11,580ft/3,530m)
Trek to Samdo
The trail crosses grazing areas and gradually climbs the valley. We have fantastic views of the mountains, especially Himalchuli, behind us. We can also still see Manaslu. As we reach our destination, Samdo Peak rears up behind us. It’s an easy half-day walk to Samdo, the last permanent settlement in the valley. This remote village is only a day’s walk from the Tibetan border. In the afternoon, there is time for an acclimatisation walk and to explore the village. Please note, the lodges in Samdo are basic.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 12,665ft/3,860m)
Ascend to Dharamsala
Leaving the village, we cross a stream (the last time we see the Buri Gandaki) and climb steadily to the deserted Larkya Bazaar. Years ago, this village thrived off trade with Tibet. Behind we can see Samdo Peak and, as we climb, Manaslu comes into view to our left and we can see the whole spectacular climbing route to the summit. Climbing all the time with a few steep sections, we reach a very basic lodge at Dharamsala, which is the last place to stay before the pass. Look out for blue sheep, which often come down to the small stream near the lodge. In the afternoon, the energetic can climb a hill behind the lodge for even better views of the surrounding mountains.
Please note, the accommodation at Dharamsala is extremely basic due to limited properties in this location. There are three-person prefab huts or, where available, tents are provided for those that do not wish to triple-share. Mattresses are provided in the huts and there is a basic dining room and basic toilets.
Accommodation: Three-person huts (sleeping altitude: 14,700ft/4,480m)
Cross the Larkya La; descend to Bimthang
We have an early start (usually in the dark). Today is a long day and if there is any snow it can take us a long time to cross the pass, especially the descent. The trail leaves Dharamsala and climbs steeply at first but then more gradually by the side of the moraine of the glacier with great views of Larkya Peak. The ascent is gradual most of the way and is easy if there is no snow (if there is snow or ice it takes much longer). As dawn nears, Hindu Peak glows orange with the first sun rays. It’s a long and rocky ascent on the moraine with some short steeper sections all the way to the top of the Larkya Pass. The first area of prayer flags at 16,830ft (5,130m) is the official Larkya La from where the views are outstanding – a wonderful panorama of peaks including Larkya Peak, Cheo Himal and Hindu Peak and, in the distance, we can see the tip of Annapurna 2. From the top, there is a 10-minute almost-level walk to the second summit (which is a little higher and is also marked with a few prayer flags). From here, the long, very steep descent starts. We need to take care as the path is steep and narrow. It is a sandy scree trail when there is no snow but if there is snow and ice, we need to take care. There is a landslide we must cross carefully. The steep part of the trail eventually eases off onto a path, which takes us down to the glacial moraine. The views are superb as we descend, and we can just spot Pongkar Lake, a brilliant-blue glacial lake amid the three glaciers below us. We stop for a well-deserved rest at the bottom of the steep part of the descent, surrounded by immense snow-capped peaks. The descent now becomes a bit easier, but no less spectacular, as we descend the valley to Bimthang, where we stay tonight. If it’s clear, we can just see the summit of Manaslu high above.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 12,140ft/3,700m)
Daywalk to Pongkar Lake or spare day as required
A spare day to be used as and when required – if the weather is good and everything runs to schedule, we spend the day exploring the area around Bimthang and resting after the pass. There is a half-day walk to a beautiful glacial lake, Pongkar Lake, which we can do in the morning, then return to the lodge for lunch and have a free afternoon to rest.
If, however, there has been a delay earlier in the trek, the group needs more acclimatisation or rest before the pass, or if there is poor weather, your leader may decide to use the spare day earlier in the trek. Also, if the weather is bad at Bimthang, your leader may suggest trekking down the valley earlier. This is at the leader’s discretion.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 12,140ft/3,700m)
Spectacular walk to Tilje
From Bimthang, we cross high pastureland and have a magnificent walk down into the valley of the Burdin Khola. The walk from Bimthang is one of the most spectacular of the trek as a wall of mountains lies behind and in front. We pass the terminal moraine of the Cheo Himal and cross a small wooden bridge. Ahead, we have our last magnificent views of Manaslu. We now descend into rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley to Karche and the Soti Khola. A short climb past terraced fields brings us to the Karche La, where we are in sight of the Marsyangdi River below. Descending through forest, we come to Tilje, where we spend the night.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 7,350ft/2,240m)
Trek to the remote Nache; descend to the main Annapurna Circuit trail
From Tilje, we walk through the village and cross the river by bridge. A small footpath then leads away from the main trail and we follow this uphill through the forest. A higher path takes us to a small monastery among pine forests. We get great views of Dharapani below and Annapurna 2 above. We then descend past terraces to a suspension bridge, which we cross. The trail then climbs up to Nache village. This old village rarely sees trekkers and has beautiful traditional Gurung houses. We can also see Manaslu and Himalchuli. We then descend quite steeply to the main Annapurna trail at Korto. Staying on the same side of the river, we follow the old trail, which climbs high above the river and undulates until we descend to Tal for the night.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 5,580ft/1,700m)
Descend to Syange via Chyamje and Jagat
A short climb out of Tal brings us to a long descent to cross the Marsyangdi by bridge, followed by a short climb to Chyamje. From Chyamje to Jagat, we can climb above the road and follow the old trekking trail through the forest to Jagat. From Jagat to Syange, we have to walk on the jeep track for a short while for our last night of the trek.
Accommodation: Teahouse (sleeping altitude: 3,545ft/1,080m)
Drive to Besishar; transfer to Kathmandu
Leaving early, we take a local private bus to Besishar on a rough road for approximately 2hr 30min. From here, we meet our next transfer for the long drive to Kathmandu (approximately five to six hours). We should arrive at our hotel in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)
Free day in Kathmandu
Today is free for sightseeing in Kathmandu. You may wish to visit the monkey temple at Swayambunath, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world at Boudhanath, or the most important Hindu temple in the valley at Pashupatinath. We offer a full range of sightseeing tours, which can be booked and paid for locally. Please see the Optional Excursions section of the Trip Notes or the Exodus notice board in the hotel in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Singi (or similar)
End Kathmandu
The trip ends after breakfast. Free departure transfers are available for any flight, provided you have supplied us with your flight details in advance and have requested a transfer.
Fly to London
A group departure transfer to Kathmandu airport is included for flight-inclusive passengers.
Post-trip Extensions
Chitwan Safari Extension
A five-day wildlife extension is the ideal opportunity to explore the lowlands of Nepal and enjoy rest and relax after the challenges of your trekking journey.
Travel from Kathmandu to your jungle lodge in search of roaming wildlife at Chitwan National Park. With the help of an expert naturalist, you explore the home of the one-horned rhino, while also spotting birds, crocodiles, deer and boar. Find a more detailed itinerary here.
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Price per person: £ 749
Mandatory Single Supplement: £ 365
Manaslu Lodge Circuit
Spend 13 nights on trek in teahouses/lodges, one night in Dharamsala in three-person prefab huts, and three nights in a hotel in Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, we usually stay at the Hotel Royal Singi, located within walking distance of the buzzy Thamel district. There is a restaurant, bar and an outdoor courtyard, plus free wifi in the lobby and login codes for the rooms are available at reception. There is an Exodus desk in the hotel reception area and an Exodus representative is usually available daily in the mornings and evenings.
The teahouses are basic (especially the ones in Samdo and Dharamsala) but adequate; please be realistic about what to expect in the mountains. In Dharamsala, we use three-person prefab huts. Mattresses are provided in the huts and there is a basic dining room and basic toilets.
The hub of the teahouse is the dining room, usually decorated with colourful traditional rugs, sometimes with a stove or heater (some lodges charge a fee to put the heater on). Some tea houses above 9,845ft (3,000m) may not be heated due to local environmental restrictions. Occasionally, kerosene burners can be used to heat common areas if requested. We recommend against using these due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, and your leader will not offer this to you. Most teahouses sell snacks and other essentials such as tissues, soap and toilet paper. Almost all lodges have electricity, but it is not wholly reliable, and lighting may not be bright enough to read by – a torch (flashlight) is essential. Electrical charging facilities are generally available only in the dining room, charged at approximately 150-350 Nepalese rupees (US$1.15/US$2.65) per hour per device. Many of the lodges use solar power so sometimes there is not enough electricity for charging. A few of the lodges on this trek have wifi – in some areas it works well but in others it is slow and temperamental.
The bedrooms are now almost all twin-share (although very occasionally during peak seasons you may be asked to share with three to a room for the odd night). Beds with foam mattresses, bedsheets and a pillow are provided. Bedrooms are unheated and can get cold at night, so you need to bring or hire a sleeping bag.
Most lodges have only one or two basic toilets and sometimes these are outside the main lodge building. Toilets are usually Asian squat style; although some lodges have now installed seated ones. Toilet paper is not provided, so bring your own or buy it locally (please dispose of it in the waste can provided – do not put it in the bowl). If there is not a flush handle, there should be a container of water to pour down – if it is empty (or frozen) please either refill it or ask the lodge to.
Some lodges now have hot showers, charged at approximately 250-500 rupees (US$1.90- US$3.80) per shower. Sometimes a hot shower is simply a bucket of hot water and not a shower head.
Standards of cleanliness vary, especially in the peak trekking season and in winter when the water freezes at night. Please report any problems to your leader or the lodge and be vigilant in your personal hygiene regime – use soap or hand-sanitiser gel before and after toilet breaks, snacks, mealtimes and after handling money. As a rule, the higher you go, the more basic the lodges and the more expensive food and services become.
Extra accommodation
If you would like to extend your stay, speak to your sales representative about booking extra nights before or after the tour in Kathmandu – please enquire at the time of booking.
Single supplements
If you prefer your own room, we offer a single supplement for the hotel nights in Kathmandu and Pokhara only (subject to availability). While in the tea houses, single rooms cannot be guaranteed so these have not been included in the single supplement price paid in advance. However, if a single room is available on arrival to a teahouse, you can pay locally on a day-by-day basis.
Trip Experts
Sarah Puttnam
Product Manager Asia
Jangbu Sherpa
Expert Leader: Nepal
Valerie Parkinson
Expert Leader: Himalaya
Reviews
Add your own reviewExcellent Hiking Experience
This was a great trip, first and formost due to the very professional and experienced support team lead by Kumar.
Most Inspirational Moment
The morning after passing Larke Pass. After a very cold night, we found ourselves surrounded by a beautiful mountain panorama.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Absolutely brilliant ! I can’t praise Kumar high enough. His default reply to pretty much all our needs and questions was positive and he made it happen. Always attentive and during thye whole trip super professional and helpful.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure that you bring a good sleeping bag !
An outstanding glimpse into the past
I last trekked in Nepal 35 years ago, when there were no roads in the mountains and everything was carried on the backs of humans or mules. In the intervening years I had become increasingly reluctant to return, watching the gradual encroachment of the car into these pristine areas, but the Exodus PR for this trip was too good to resist. I was not disappointed. Once we had left the “railhead” end of the road behind, we were back into a land of mule trains, farming and herding, in a chaotic wilderness of gorges, waterfalls, landslides and suspension bridges leading to the wild uplands at the snow line, a slow but remarkable change in geology, architecture, religion and culture as we climbed further and further away from the lowlands.
I can’t imagine a better insight than this trip into the differences in lived experience of those of us who live in the northern hemisphere (or even between those who live in Kathmandu and the mountains).
Most Inspirational Moment
For a one-off inspiration: seeing yak herders on the open mountainside collecting yak dung for fuel and realising that a way of life which has existed for hundreds of years is still practised. For the more gradual inspiration more appropriate to a long-distance walk, it was the slow change in colour and vegetation from late summer in the lowlands to autumn in the uplands. For the small things in life it was realising in Samdo at 3,860 m that the sun on the tin roof of the shower cabin outside the teahouse meant that a hot bucket shower was not only possible but actually desirable.
Thoughts on Group Leader
I have been on many Exodus trips, but for sheer unconfined, unabashed, joyful exuberance and enthusiasm Chandra takes the prize. The image of him singing and dancing in the local bus on the way back from the end of the trip, as we swayed and lurched millimeters away from a drop of hundreds of metres into the gorge below will stay with me for the rest of my life. In terms of practical competence, the three trekking guides we had were outstanding: Prasan (the head guide), Sagar and Mingma.
Advice for Potential Travellers
If your fitness is not permanently high, make sure you do (as a minimum of preparation) the Exodus training plan. Then you won't notice the long distances and hard ascents and will have plenty of time to take in what you are walking through. Don't arrive expecting to be able to buy the snow spikes from the guide as you can't: you will need to walk into Thamel to get some. If you want to save space on your packing for the flight, the down jackets and sleeping bags you can hire from the guides are really good quality.
Manaslu Circuit quiet and authentically enchanting.
A beautiful journey with a great variety of culture and landscape from agricultural to forest and mountain scenery. It’s a peaceful trek away from crowded routes but get there as soon as you can before the road that is being built changes everything. The route is occasionally just a little exposed due to landslides caused by the recent long monsoon. A gentle acclimatisation schedule leads up to highest point at Larkya La just a little over 5000m. There are wonderful mountain views of Manaslu from a number of various aspects and distances.
Most Inspirational Moment
Being lucky enough to be on this trip with of our wonderful guide Valerie Parkinson who was the first British woman to complete a successful Manaslu ascent without oxygen. Her bedtime stories of her mountain adventures kept us enthralled. .
Thoughts on Group Leader
I have travelled previously with Valerie and her gentle encouragement, expert care, attention to detail and ability to keep an entire group motivated, combined with keeping expectations realistic, led to an unforgettable and happy experience for all of us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get friendly and make connections with the local guides, porters and the lodge owners to genuinely enhance your understanding of what goes into making these trips work so well. Some of the lodges are quite basic so please don’t expect too much in terms of amenity or comfort. However, I was genuinely surprised that some had Wi-Fi (payable),decent hot showers (payable) and occasional power sockets (free) in the rooms to keep devices charged up and that really did feel like luxury!
Fantastic Scenery but tougher than Annapurna Circuit
This is an amazing trip which, unlike the Annapurna Circuit (which I did in 2019) brings you far closer to the big mountains including the 8,000 metre massif of Manaslu. Due to the recent hard monsoon on 2022 the trail had been recently modified and included a number of narrow paths across landslides (think traversing high screes in rthe UK) which wouldn’t be to everyone’s tastes but were necessary in the circumstances. The Manaslu Circuit is much quieter than the Annapurna Circuit, takes in a lot more villages and general culture of Nepal and doesn’t include the dusty main roads that seem a feature of the Annapurna Circuit nowadays. As such, the whole group found it more authentic, the scenery a lot more spectacular and a thoroughly enjoyable trip from start to finish. In teh Exodus brochure it has teh same difficulty rating as the Annapurna Circuit but our group thought it was a few grades harder and because of the time of the year we were wearing crampons for 4-5 hours on the ‘pass day’ due to amount of compacted snow on the ground. A thoroughly memorable trip in an amazing region.
Most Inspirational Moment
We had a number of health issues within the group due to the altitude, cold and a few bugs which spread around. The way the group, which was largely the same as on the Annapurna Circuit in 2019, pulled together and everyone supported each other was inspirational. It just goes to show that when you get really good people around you it makes a huge difference and we all felt that a bit of adversity helped the group really bond together
Thoughts on Group Leader
We wre a tailormade trip so we requested to have Tsering Dorje Sherpa as our Guide as he was the guide on our 2019 Annapurna Trip. We also had Tsering and Kaji who were both multiple 8,000-metre peak summiteers! To say we felt humbled was an understatement but they were all absolutely fantastic and we really appreciated their company, their experience and their shared recollections of time on the big peaks
Advice for Potential Travellers
Read the trip notes well, be prepared for all weathers and eventualities and enjoy it
Manasalu Nov
A challenging and adventurous trip which I thoroughly enjoyed
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing Manasalu at sunrise
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent and very helpful
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you are fit, there are some long trekking days
Amazing adventure with stunning views
3rd time in Nepal after doing Annapurna and Base Camp. This trek was by far the best views of all 3. Tough trek with lots of up and down but well worth it
Most Inspirational Moment
Crossing the high pass after getting up at 2.30am. It was hard but the views are worth it.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Sukman was a great leader. Always happy and smiling and kept our spirits high.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Hardest of all the treks in Nepal so need a good level of fitness. Also take snacks to keep your energy levels up.
Amazing Experience with a Superb Leader
Overall the trip was well planned – mainly due to our leader Sukman Pakhrin. Sukman and the experienced guides supported us as a whole group through the trip, managing difficulties of skills, illness and being on hand 24/7. Even after an exhausting day Sukman organised arrival teas, organised dinner, beds, paying bills and with a positive attitude inspired us all for the next days adventure of trials and difficulties. Giving us clear understanding of next days adventure, Sukman was the glue that made the team great and worked together well. I can’t thank Sukman and his guides enough for the patience he offered me for helping me get over the pass as I found that day really challenging. Thank you Karen
Most Inspirational Moment
Getting over the pass with a chest infection
Thoughts on Group Leader
amazing leader and couldn't thank him enough for his patience on my difficult day
Advice for Potential Travellers
be prepared for hard and some long days
5 years and 4 rebooking’s later finally completed the trek and it was so worth the wait!
It is hard to summarize such a great trek, with outstanding leadership (Bikash/Kushman) and trail buddies, but I’ll try. Having trekked in the Everest Region twice with Exodus (2015/2017), I didn’t know if the Manaslu Circuit trek could match those experiences – it did and even surpassed them in some areas. The trip notes are pretty spot on with regards to the trek and while the road continues to push further, our guides did a great job of avoiding it in parts and minimizing the road sections. As a result, it doesn’t really dimmish the trek (yet), which is still remote and goes through multiple climate and cultural zones as you ascend to, and descend from, Larke La. It is very hot at the lower altitudes and it is cold at the around the pass – so you have to pack accordingly. The daily schedule works very well and we had no acclimatization issues within the group, which was of varied ages and experience. The scenery is dramatic and ever-changing, the views of Manaslu are excellent – showing its different faces over multiple days. Take advantage of the acclimatization opportunities and in Samagaun and Samdo do make an effort to get into the heart of the villages as the culture and architecture is authentic and you can see daily life play out. Make sure you visit Birendra Tal outside Samaguan. The lodges were good but mostly more basic than the Khumbu. Dharamsala is no longer just tents but is still very basic. So happy to have completed this trek with Exodus – 192miles / 32,000ft of ascent over 14 days, with a high point of 16,945ft/5165m.
Most Inspirational Moment
Three things for me personally – 1) crossing the Larke La and being over 5000m again, 2) the rest day in Bhimtang was so welcome with great weather, views, and a quiet teahouse, and 3) the last night's celebration in Bhundanda, which fell on Nepali New Year, so much drinking and dancing – never to be forgotten!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bikash was an outstanding leader. Always present, always well organized, always supportive and encouraging. Above all reassuring and confident. I’d trek with him and Kushman, our guide, again anytime. Our porters were great people also.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Do it – this is an outstanding trek for so many reasons. Be patient in the first couple of days as it is very hot and the road plays its part, but that’s all quickly forgotten as you push on.
Walking the quieter circuit brings its own reward.
This is a fantastic trek through scenery varying from: farmland, forests of pine trees, walking along river gorges beside foaming rivers, through villages full of character and smiling children and finally beside amazing snow clad high mountain peaks. All of which we did with very few other trekkers.
Most Inspirational Moment
Walking up to the Larkya Pass as the dawn slowly broke behind us revealing snow covered mountains all around.
Thoughts on Group Leader
As always Valerie looked after us really well and added that bit extra to the enjoyment of the trip. This time sharing her experiences of climbing Manaslu by reading excerpts from her diary of the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I was pleasantly surprised with my first experience of a lodge (Teahouse) based trip. Remember you need to budget for buying your own lunches and evening meals on this trip but the food available is tasty and the choice varied enough to cover most desires. if you need a 'pick me up' along the way then try the Apple Fritters with Custard! Although the rooms in the lodges are basic they were all clean and the beds comfortable. Remember a supply of wet wipes for the nights when it is too cool for a proper wash.
Highly recommend this trek.
This is my fifth trek in Nepal and definitely my favourite. Happy to have done this before the road is complete as this will change the remote nature of this trek.
We had a fantastic group who supported each other, particularly on the day crossing the pass.
This trek is more challenging than Annapurna Circuit and Gokyo/Everest.
Our guide Keshar was simply the best, can’t say enough about him. Also great to have Zoe from Exodus London office as my roommate. I feel very fortunate to have been on this trek.
Most Inspirational Moment
Hard to choose as each day was inspirational for different reasons.
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This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
17 Apr 2025 16 Apr 2025
Sunday Sunday
04 May 2025 04 May 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price £ 2399 £ 2399 Book with £ 599 deposit Book with £ 599 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
09 Oct 2025 08 Oct 2025
Sunday Sunday
26 Oct 2025 26 Oct 2025
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2349 £ 2349 Book with £ 587 deposit Book with £ 587 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
16 Oct 2025 15 Oct 2025
Sunday Sunday
02 Nov 2025 02 Nov 2025
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2349 £ 2349 Book with £ 587 deposit Book with £ 587 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
06 Nov 2025 05 Nov 2025
Sunday Sunday
23 Nov 2025 23 Nov 2025
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2799 £ 2799 Book with £ 699 deposit Book with £ 699 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer/Led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
Date included in HNY2025 offer/Led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
13 Nov 2025 12 Nov 2025
Sunday Sunday
30 Nov 2025 30 Nov 2025
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2349 £ 2349 Book with £ 587 deposit Book with £ 587 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
20 Nov 2025 19 Nov 2025
Sunday Sunday
07 Dec 2025 07 Dec 2025
Availability Guaranteed (Available)
Land Only Trip Price £ 2349 £ 2349 Book with £ 587 deposit Book with £ 587 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings and has reached the minimum number of passengers required to go ahead. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
04 Dec 2025 03 Dec 2025
Sunday Sunday
21 Dec 2025 21 Dec 2025
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2349 £ 2349 Book with £ 587 deposit Book with £ 587 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 140
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Date included in HNY2025 offer
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
05 Mar 2026 04 Mar 2026
Sunday Sunday
22 Mar 2026 22 Mar 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
19 Mar 2026 18 Mar 2026
Sunday Sunday
05 Apr 2026 05 Apr 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2599 £ 2599 Book with £ 649 deposit Book with £ 649 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
Led by Valerie Parkinson, Wanderlust World Guide Awards Winner 2021
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
26 Mar 2026 25 Mar 2026
Sunday Sunday
12 Apr 2026 12 Apr 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2599 £ 2599 Book with £ 649 deposit Book with £ 649 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
09 Apr 2026 08 Apr 2026
Sunday Sunday
26 Apr 2026 26 Apr 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
16 Apr 2026 15 Apr 2026
Sunday Sunday
03 May 2026 03 May 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
08 Oct 2026 07 Oct 2026
Sunday Sunday
25 Oct 2026 25 Oct 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
15 Oct 2026 14 Oct 2026
Sunday Sunday
01 Nov 2026 01 Nov 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
22 Oct 2026 21 Oct 2026
Sunday Sunday
08 Nov 2026 08 Nov 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
05 Nov 2026 04 Nov 2026
Sunday Sunday
22 Nov 2026 22 Nov 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
12 Nov 2026 11 Nov 2026
Sunday Sunday
29 Nov 2026 29 Nov 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
19 Nov 2026 18 Nov 2026
Sunday Sunday
06 Dec 2026 06 Dec 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesThursday Wednesday
03 Dec 2026 02 Dec 2026
Sunday Sunday
20 Dec 2026 20 Dec 2026
Availability Available
Land Only Trip Price £ 2499 £ 2499 Book with £ 624 deposit Book with £ 624 deposit
Optional Single Supplement +£ 160
Availability
This departure is available for new bookings, and will be guaranteed to go ahead once it reaches minimum numbers. Please click Continue to proceed with booking or contact our Sales team for assistance.
View Trip NotesWould you like to include flights with your booking?
- ATOL protected
- Competitive flight prices
- Full refunds in the event of FCDO cancellations or major disruption at your UK departure airport
- Specialist support to rearrange flights and transfers
- Regional flights available from many UK airports
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