Manaslu Trek Map: The Route Details
You can check out our excellent Manaslu Trek Map below. It's a map that's super reliable and updated. You can zoom in and out using the plus and minus signs at the top-right corner. Moreover, we made this page to keep things simple and practical so you can have a unique trekking experience.
The map shows all the trails in the Manaslu region and glaciers, peaks, rivers, and religious sites. Our Manaslu Trek Map is accurate and will help you find all the necessary trekking information about the Manaslu Trek. Additionally, we've used different icons and symbols on the map to represent international boundaries, national park boundaries, highways, main roads, trekking routes, peaks, temples, monasteries, chortens, airports, helipads, glaciers, rivers, and checkpoints. So you'll have all the necessary info right at your fingertips with our Manalsu Map.
Manaslu Trek is an extraordinary adventure, and our Manaslu trek Map is right here with you to make your experience more memorable. You'll explore beautiful valleys, experience the local mountain cultures, visit ancient monasteries, and conquer mountain passes. And the best part about Manaslu Trek Map? This takes you through the trails in the Manaslu region that are not crowded so that you can enjoy the breathtaking beauty without any distractions.
Larkya La Pass, one of the highest trekking passes, is the best thing you can see in the Manaslu region. Likewise, this map takes you to the Tsum, Budi Gandaki, Nubri, and Marshyangdi valleys on the Manaslu circuit trek.' You can cross these high passes near the Tibet border, hike up to Manaslu Base Camp, or even explore Birendra Lake at 3620m and Kalmachum Lake at 3800m as a side trip. These are the moments you won't forget.
Moreover, the views are best here. You'll be blown away by the sight of Manaslu, the 8th highest peak in the world, and the giant Mt Ganesh, Mt Sringi, and Mt Boudha range.
Please follow our Manalsu trek Map and itinerary, where you must first take a 5-6 hours drive to Soti Khola from Kathmandu. No flights are available for Manaslu and Tsum Valley trekking, so you have to take a road trip by local us or Private Vehicle. Some parts of the Manalsu strict trekking fall under the Restricted areas of Nepal, so unlike other popular trekking like Annapurna, you have to book a service from local tour operators in Nepal.
Unlike other long Mnalsu treks, Mountain Rock Treks offer you a 17-day Manaslu Trek From Kathmandu or Pokhara. Our Manalsu map and itinerary help you make the most of your tour to the Manaslu region's remote areas and tucked-away gompas.
Please acknowledge the border bordered by Bold Blue, our main trekking route for Manaslu Trek. Likewise, we have mentioned other details here, like high passes in red flags, so you can navigate the path more easily. The number enclosed in the yellow circle shown on the Map is the places you will hike through. The white dash line surrounded by dark blue is the main driving trail. Moreover, the mountain picture on the Map represents various famous peaks throughout your trek.
For your information, the famous landmarks or stopping points in our Map are inscribed in highlighted-great big letters. Moreover, the mountain picture on the Map represents various famous mountains you see while trekking.
For your information, the single blue dotted line shows you the secondary route you can take here. The Map also mentions the max altitude, Larkya la Pass at 5160 m.
Manaslu Trek Itinerary: Day to Day
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Kathmandu elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Day 2: Manaslu Restricted area preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Kathmandu elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft)
Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola
Soti Khola Elevation: 730 m (2,395 ft)- 7 hours
Day 4: Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Maccha Khola elevation– 930 m / 3,051 ft - 4/5 hours
Day 5: Trek Machha Khola to Jagat
Jagat elevation– 1,340 m /4,396 ft – 6 hrs
Day 6: Trek Jagat to Deng
Deng elevation – 1,804 m / 5,918 ft – 6 hrs
Day 7: Trek Deng to Namrung
Namrung elevation– 2,630 m / 8,628 ft – 6 hrs
Day 8: Trek Namrung to Lho Gham
Lho Gham elevation– 2,957 m / 9,701 ft – 4 hrs
Day 9: Trek Lho Gham to Samagaon
Sama Gaun elevation– 3.530 m / 11,581 ft – 4 hrs
Day 10: Samagaon (rest day) Trek to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa and Birendra Tal.
Sama Gaun elevation– 4,400m / 14,435 ft – 7 hrs
Manaslu Base Camp elevation- 4,800 meters (15,748 ft)
Pungyen Gompa elevation- 4,700 meters
Birendra Tal elevation- 3,632 meters
Day 11: Trek Samagaon to Samdo (3875m)
Samdo elevation– 3,865 m / 12,680 ft – 3 hrs
Day 12: Trek Samdo to Larkya Phedi (4460m)
Larkya Phedi elevation- 4460m/ 14632 ft- 4/5 hours
Day 13: Trek Larkya Phedi to Bimthang (3590m) – climb the Larkya La (5160m)
Bimthang elevation– 3,590 m / 11,778 ft
Larkya La elevation- 5,160m/16,929 ft-
Day 14: Trek Bimthang to Tilje (2300m)
Tilje Elevation- 2,300m/ 7,545 ft- 5/6 hours
Day 15: Trek Tilje to Chamche (1430m)
Chamche Elevation- 1430/ 4,691 ft- 3/4hrs
Day 16: Trek Drive drive to Besisahar by private Vehicle and Public Bus back to Kathmandu
Besishahar- 807m / 2648 feet
Kathmandu elevation: 1,400 m (4,600 ft)- 5/7 hours
Day 17: Depart Kathmandu
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu
Accommodation- Hotels
Welcome to Nepal; our representative from Mountain Rock Treks will wait for you at the Kathmandu airport. After you arrive in Nepal, look out for our representative with your nameplate. Our representative will welcome you and take you to your hotel in Kathmandu Thamel, where they will give you a small summary of the Manaslu circuit trek. Overnight will be at one of the hotels in Thermal.
Day 2: Manaslu Restricted area preparation and Kathmandu Sightseeing
Accommodation- Hotels
Today will be your trek preparation and the Kathmandu sightseeing tour with us. While preparing for your trek, ask our Mountain Rock Treks representative for the Manaslu trek map and itinerary.
We will start our Kathmandu sightseeing tour with a hearty breakfast. We will check out heritage sites of Nepal like Boudhanath Stupa. This setup was built in 1979 and is known as the piece reprising Tibet culture, also practiced in Nepal. Therefore, this place is often known the Little Tibet in Kathmandu. The steps are lovely and big, giving peaceful vibes and spiritual significance. We will also visit other sites like Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Thamel area to make our Kathmandu sightseeing tour more special and memorable. After a full sightseeing tour, we will drive to the Thamel Hotel.
Day 3: Drive to Soti Khola
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Driving Hours- 7 hours
Our official Manaslu Trek starts today with an 8-hour drive from Kathmandu to Arughat and a 1-hour drive to Soti Khola. Today we will pass through the route, which is rich in picturesque views of terraced fields, lush hills, and the views of 7000 and 8000 meters snow-capped peaks like Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang Himal. After we reach Arughat, we will continue driving to Soti Khola, passing via many Gurung and Magar communities and terraced farms.
The road may be dusty dn dumpy, but it offers the best pictures of mountains and landscapes from your Jeep window seat. You can also stop En route and take a short break for the snacks area and the bathroom. Overnight will be at one of the teahouses in Soti Khola.
Day 4: Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4/5 hours
Today is the first trekking day of our Mnaalsu trek. We will follow our Manalsu trek map and itinerary and move toward the north along the Budi Gandaki River. As we trek, we will pass through many small settlements inhabitants by many Magar and Gurung communities here.
We will continue to trek today until we reach the place where the valley gets way wider. From there, you can spot this massive tributary of Budi Gandaki joining it on the other side. We'll keep on walking and eventually make our way to Lapubesi. We won't stop there! We'll keep pushing uphill for a few more hours until we reach Machha Khola, where we can spend the night in one of the teahouses here.
Day 5: Trek Machha Khola to Jagat
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 6 hours
Today we will trek from Machha Khola to Jagat, and for this, we will start our day early with breakfast and stroll along the curvy road by the Budi Gandaki River. After trekking, we will see the forest path where we can spot animals like monkeys and langurs.
Once out of the woods, we will continue hiking toward the Gurung villages like Lower Khorlabeshi. Watch for the shepherds wearing a cool smoke-browned cape called Bokkhu here. You will finally reach Tatopani (hot water) as you continue trekking. Here you can take yourself to a warm bath and give your tired body a well-deserved break. You will continue to trek forward and cross a new suspension bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River to reach Doban.
You will trek toward the Jagat via Yaruphant and a long cantilever bridge from here. You will rest here for the night in one of the tea houses at Jagat.
Day 6: Trek Jagat to Deng
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 6 hours
The following day we will make our way to Deng through Jagat. For this, you will start your trek from Deng, pass through Salleri, and go to Sirdibas. In the villages, you can encounter many gompas (Buddhist monasteries) and colorful prayer flags fluttering in the breeze. Remember to try the local booze here before you reach Phillim.
The route is stunning; you see the extraordinary sculptures on the rocks by the river created by the flowing water. When you leave the riverbank, you'll pass through rhododendron forests, tall Himalayan pine trees, and massive rocks from the towering peaks. These sights make the trail even more beautiful. Hiking further, you will cross the Siyar Khola bridge and come to a junction where the trail splits, with Tsum Valley branching off to the right.
Finally, you'll arrive at Deng, your ultimate destination for the day. We will spend the night here in one of the teahouses and enjoy the surrounding with many stunning views.
Day 7: Trek Deng to Namrung
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 6 hours
Today we will wake you early and enjoy breakfast with the sun-rise views. Before walking through the winding paths, and reached the suspension bridge leading us to the Rana and Bihi Phedi. During our trek, we will pass the rather first, where we can spot wildlife like White Faced monkeys. We trek towards the Ghap from here but be cautious as you navigate a few landslide-prone areas here. Since the path from here is a little tricky, take your time and follow your guide's instructions to stay safe. Once you're past the landslide zone, continue along the trail until you reach Namrung.
You have been trekking for almost an hour, and the last part of reaching our Namrung Teahouses is to cross the zigzag trails from the river that leads us to the charming village of Namrung.
Namrung is one of the best places for teashops, a restaurant, and cozy rest houses for trekkers. You will stay overnight here in Namrung, where you can enoy your local and delicious Western meals. Likewise, you can also spend a few bucks and enjoy Cappuccinos along with free wifi.
Day 8: Trek Namrung to Lho Gham
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4 hours
Today, we will trek toward the Lho Gham from Namrung after breakfast. Your morning breakfast will be exceptional as you witness the local Nubri lifestyle. You'll start your trek now and pass through Banjam, taking in the sights of magnificent mani walls, lush terraces, and cozy houses. As you make your way, you'll enter a forest filled with towering fir, rhododendron, and oak trees before reaching Lihi and Sho.
While trekking, many locals wear traditional Tibetan outfits representing their famous Tibetan culture and traditions. You get to eat the famous paintings on the gate arches called Kani before you trek towards Sho. The journey continues as you navigate the rocky hillside paths, leading you to the picturesque village of Lho.
Here you can encounter the views of peaks like Manaslu and Manaslu North. Overnight will be at one of the tea houses of Lho Gham.
Day 9: Trek Lho Gham to Samagaon
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4 hours
Today we follow our Manalsu trek map and itinerary to reach Sama Gaun from Lho Gham. Sam gaun is the best place to see the views of the 800m peak, like Mt. Manaslu. You will start today's trek by passing through th forest filled with tall pine trees and colorful rhododendron flowers to Shyala. While trekking, you can see many charming moss-covered gullies and a crystal-clear stream. You will continue to trek further from Shyala until you reach Sama Gaun. The trekking hour from Shyala to Sama Gaun. is around 1 hour.
After you reach the village of Sama Gaun, you will see many majestic mountain views, lush yak pastures, and charming traditional houses where the locals live. Sama Gau is a village inhabited mainly by the Nubri people. You can see many shops, a helipad, a health care center, and a big monastery here. You will spend the night here at Sama Gaun. Here you can also visit the nearby monasteries.
Day 10: Trek Samagaon (rest day) Trek to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa and Birendra Tal.
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 7/8 hours
This is the day of acclimatization at Sama Gaon to prevent altitude-related illness. And, as an acclimatization hike, you will walk to Pungyen Gompa east of the Nubra Valley. On this acclimatization hike, You have to take a packed lunch.
Today we will take a rest day from trekking at Sama Gaun. Rest day helps trekkers to acclimate properly to adjust to the altitudes. As an acclimatization hike, we will take a short trek to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa, east of the Nubra Valley. For both these treks, you have to take a packed lunch. There may not be many tea houses or shops available. During the acclimatization hike, you can see enticing views of Manaslu and many Himalayan Thars and Yaks grazing.
If you choose to Hike to the Manaslu Base camp, you must hike past the Birendra Tal and turn left onto the base camp track north of Sama Gaun. For this hike, maintain your hiking pace and hydration along the way. You may face difficulty in breathing as you trek higher. You will complete your acclimatization hike back to Sama Gaun to send the overnight.
Day 11: Trek Samagaon to Samdo
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 3 hours
Today is the 11th day of our Manalsu trek, where you further follow our Manalsu trek map and itinerary and reach a newer destination, i.e., Samdo. But remember, we're at a pretty high altitude, so take it easy and stroll because it will be a short trek today. As you make your way, you'll see these many yak pastures stretching across a broad valley, long mani walls, and all kinds of birds residing there. You will continue, pass through lush green trees, and cross a wooden bridge called Buri Gandaki. After crossing the bridge, you'll arrive at this beautiful village called Kani, next to Samdo. It's such a picturesque place with people dedicated to herding yaks.
You will finally reach Samdo, where you can explore the nearby villages or hike up to Samdo Peak. And if you look to the left side, you will see the Larkya La trail up the valley. Here you can also encounter the main route leading to Tibet over the Larjyang La. It's all part of the fantastic scenery along the Larkya La trail. Your overnight stay will be at one of the tea houses of Samdo.
Day 12: Trek Samdo to Larkya Phedi
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4/5 hours
Today's trek takes us to an elevation of around 4480m. Be careful of your health and watch out for any symptoms of Altitude sickness. We will start our trek from Samdo Edge through the files and old Mani walls. We will cross the bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River and hike further towards the rivers like the Athahra Saya River and Larke River. We will continue to hike, where you encounter many Mani walls adapted with the prayer flags hung on the route. The route with prayer flight and Mani walls identifies the closeness of the Larkya La Pass.
After the Larkya La Pass comes to the Larkya Glacier, which is unquestionably captivating, we will enjoy the views of the routes here and trek towards the Salkha Khola valley and the stone guest house (4,450m) known as Dharamsala or Larkya La Phedi. We will stay overnight at Larkya Phedi, enjoying the views of Mt Mnasua and Larkya Glacier.
Day 13: Trek Larkya Phedi to Bimthang (3590m) – climb the Larkya La
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4/5 hours
Today will be the most challenging day of our trek as we must cross one of the high passes called Larkya La Pass at 5,100m. We will wake up early for today's trek, enjoy breakfast, and trek along the Manaslu circuit route. We will trek from Larkya Phedi early in the morning if the weather here is favorable.
Our trekking begins by passing the moraine and descending towards a charming little lake. The trail becomes rough and less distinct as we progress, especially when we pass the southern side of a steep grassy slope. To stay on the route of the Manaslu trek map and itinerary, we'll follow the moraine until we reach a distinct point marked by two prominent landmarks. The fluttering prayer flags will guide us and provide a sense of direction. With caution, we'll go down to four frozen lakes and then cross the steep path to the Larkya La Pass.
After reaching the pass, you can see 6000, 7000, and 8000m peaks like Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and the magnificent Annapurna II. After Larkya La Pass, we will trek down to Bhimtang, passing through the grassy moraine, rugged bends, small meadows with Mani walls, and tiny houses. Overnight will be at one of the tea houses of Bimthang.
Day 14: Trek Bimthang to Tilje
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4/5 hours
Yesterday's trek must have been hard for all our trekkers, so today, we will take an easy path from Bumthang to Tilje. We will wake up early, have breakfast, and trek down the Budhi Gandaki River. From here, we will pass through the rhododendron forest that eventually opens to the Karche. Karche is a cultivated area with small settlements near the top of Budhi Gandaki Valley. You will continue to trek further from Karche until we reach Tilje via Gho. Overnight will be at one of the tea houses of Tilje as this place has better accommodation options than Gho.
Day 15: Trek Tilje to Chamche
Accommodation- Tea Houses
Trekking Hours- 4/5 hours
Today will be our last trekking day in the Manaslu circuit trek. We will wake up early again to make our walk crowds Chamche. The route we will be taking today is easy, so do not worry about getting all tired and unable to make it. From Tilje, you will be trekking towards the bridge and a stone-paved trail to the beautiful village en route. During your trekking, you can see many Tibetan settlements stepping deep into their unique Tibetan culture and tradition. From here, we will continue to trek toward the Dharapani Via Marsyangdi Valley. Dharapani is also the starting point of some class treks, like the Annapurna trail. We again hike for hours to reach the Chamche via Karte village and Marshyangdi Khola. Overnight will be at one of the tea hours of Chamche.
Day 16: Drive drive to Besisahar by private Vehicle and Public Bus back to Kathmandu
Accommodation- Hotels
Driving Hours- 5/6 hours
Today is our last day on our Manaslu Circuit trek. We will enjoy your early morning breakfast at Chamje and drive to Besisiaar in a private jeep. Reaching Besisahar in a private jeep will take around 5/6 hours. From Besisahara, we must take a local bus to Kathmandu, which will take about 4-5 driving hours. Both public bus and private vehicle driving will be scenic as we will pass their many small villages inhabited by the locals. We will cross Marsyangdi River, Bhulbhule town, and Khudi too. We will finally reach Kathmandu after hours of driving through the Prithivi Highway.
Day 17: Depart Kathmandu
Today is your departure date when you will finally leave Nepal after a 17-day journey to the Manaslu circuit trek. Our Mountain Rock Treks representative will transfer you to the Airport from your respective hotels in Kathmandu.
Manaslu Circuit trek altitude Chart
