This is a unique trekking experience that takes you through the valley of the Budhi Gandaki River. Opened for tourism purposes in 1991 A.D., this trip starts at Gorkha, an ancient Kingdom in central west, in a circular pattern and extends towards the Budhi Gandaki Valley. The trek through this ancient valley presents astounding mountainous views, ascending through the cascading Gandaki gorge into the Tibetan enclaves of Samdo, Sam Gaon to finally cross the immutable Larky La pass of Snowy peaks. Glissading down to reach Karche and Tilije through the alpine meadows and dense forests to the cultivated farmlands in the Marsyangdi valley, the route also links up with the eastern sector of the Annapurna Circuit.
Itinerary Overview
- Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha
- Day 02: Trek from Gorkha to Arughat (700 m AMSL)
- Day 03: Trek from Arughat to Sotikhola (815 m AMSL)
- Day 04: Trek from Sotikhola to Machakhola (900 m AMSL)
- Day 05: Trek from Machakhola to Jagat (1250 m AMSL)
- Day 06: Trek from Jagat to Deng
- Day 07: Trek from Deng to Namrung
- Day 08: Trek from Namrung to Lho (3148 m AMSL)
- Day 09: Trek from Lho to Sama Gaon (3517 m AMSL)
- Day 10: Reserve day for rest and acclimatization
- Day 11: Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdu(3738 m AMSL)
- Day 12: Trek from Samdu Peak to Samdu
- Day 13: Trek from Samdu to Dharamsala (4480 m AMSL)
- Day 14: Trek from Dharmashala to Larkay la Pass (5213 m AMSL) to Bimtang (3890 m AMSL)
- Day 15: Reserve day for rest and acclimatization
- Day 16: Trek from Bimtang to Tilije (3010 m AMSL)
- Day 17: Trek from Tilije to Jagat (1250 m AMSL)/Syanje (1175 m AMSL)
- Day 18: Trek from Jagat/Syanje to Nagdi/Khudi
- Day 19: Trek from Nagdi/Khudi to Besisahar (825 m AMSL)
- Day 20: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu.
Detail Itinerary
- The trip begins with a drive from the capital to Gorkha. It’s a short drive of about 5 hours and will be taking you through the banks of the Trisuli and Marshyangdi River and also through the hilly terrain of the central west. Gorkha is the ancient capital of the Shah Dynasty monarchs of Nepal and has a significant role in the making of the country as a whole.
- The second day begins with a trek shortly after breakfast. The trek takes to Arughat amidst the hills of the central west.
- Following breakfast, the next day begins with a walk following the river banks of the Budhi Gandaki towards its origin. The trek takes you through Simre and a few other villages to reach Arkhat River, and finally ascends towards the confluence of the Soti Khola in about six hours.
- The fourth day takes you through a descending trail, to climb up to the mountain ridge at Almara, and following the forest to reach Riden Gaon. The wide valley cuts into another side of the river bank to enter the Budhi Gandaki River. Following the sandy river banks of the Budhi Gandaki, the trail reaches Lambeshi and finally reaches Machakhola.
- The trip begins with a trek from Machakhola towards Jagat. After crossing Khrola Bensi, there is a hot spring, locally called “Tatopani”. The trail follows huge forests to reach Dovan, the confluence. The rapids and the scenery changes drastically as the elevation increases past Dovan. Continuing past the confluence, you would finally reach Jagat, where you would stay overnight. Jagat has a police checkpoint, where all the trekking permits are checked.
- The trip begins from Jagat after ascending a terraced hill, which presents an astonishing view of the Sringi Himal (7177 m AMSL). Continuing on the trail, the Gandaki valley narrows and finally takes you to the confluence of the Deng River.
- Following the trail upstream of the Deng River, comes a tiny village of Deng with just 4 houses. Walking through the newly built tunnel to avoid the hassle of the traditional steep climb, you would reach Ghap. Ghap welcomes you with the Mani stones and Chortens all around, the signature of the Tibetan Culture influence. Walking past Ghap to cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki and following the trail through the scattered houses and cultivated fields, you would reach Namrung. Namrung has another police checkpoint to verify the trekking permits and to keep records of the visitors.
- Crossing the Hinan River which originated from the Linda Glacier, you would continue towards Lho. The trekking trip for the day takes about six hours and offers fascinating views of the Naike Peak, Manaslu North (7774 m) and Manaslu (8150 m).
- Continuing onto the next day of the trip, you will pass the stone gate and through a long Mani wall, offering spectacular views of Peak 29 ahead. If interested, for a close-up view of the Manaslu, you could even go visit the Pungen Glacier. Following the lateral moraine of the Pungen Glacier, you would reach the village of Sama.
- Climbing terraced hills on the opposite bank of the Budhi Gandaki River, you would reach one of the most remote permanent settlements in the region at Samdu. Samdu has about 200 occupants in forty closely built houses.
- The day begins with a climb up to the Samdu peak, to come back to Samdu village for a night stay.
- The day begins with a trek towards Dharmashala, going around the valley of the Salka Khola and climbing to reach the stone house. The house is actually a crossing over for the pass, and not a lodge.
- Becoming a long gentle climb beside a moraine, the trek for the day starts at the ridge in front of the stone house. Reaching the top of the moraine at 4700 m, the trail becomes rougher and 3-4 hours past the stone house, the weather becomes extremely windy and cold, climbing on to reach the Larkay La Pass. Descending again through the top of the moraine, it makes a long steep descent to cross the moraine and then descends more gently. Reaching the large meadow, the trail has improved greatly, and you finally reach Bimtang passing through a mani wall and a small rest house.
- The trek begins with the fall of the trail from the Bimtang meadow to cross a glacial stream by a wooden bridge. Climbing over the side of the moraine you would then descend through a forest with conifers and rhododendron to reach Hompuk. The trail improves through to Dudh Khola, and then follows the river through forests to a Goth. Continuing through the fields over a clear stream and passing houses and more fields interspersed with rhododendron and oak forests, you would reach Tilje, following the north bank of the river.
- The next day begins with a fall from Tilije towards Tal. Crossing the wooden plank over the Dudh khola, the gentle descent begins to reach Tal, through a chorten-shaped arch past a mani wall. Proceeding gently downwards past Tal, you would reach Syanje, and if permitted by time, you can also climb upto Jagat from Syanje.
- Continuing the trip from Syanje, the fall becomes steeper towards Jagat, and takes almost 2 hours even though it’s visible on the other ridge. Steeply falling, the track continues towards Bahundanda, inhabited by the Bahuns, Tamangs and Gurungs of the region. On approach towards Bahundanda is a suspension bridge over the Nagdi Khola, before climbing on the plateau to reach Jagat.
- The last day of the trip begins with trek down the narrow valley past Nagdi/Khudi to reach Bhulbhule, and finally after crossing the Pawa Khola comes Besisahar, the district headquarter of Lamjung, from where you can hail a bus to Kathmandu.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha
Day 02: Trek from Gorkha to Arughat (700 m AMSL)
Day 03: Trek from Arughat to Sotikhola (815 m AMSL)
Day 04: Trek from Sotikhola to Machakhola (900 m AMSL)
Day 05: Trek from Machakhola to Jagat (1250 m AMSL)
Day 06: Trek from Jagat to Deng
Day 07: Trek from Deng to Namrung
Day 08: Trek from Namrung to Lho (3148 m AMSL)
Day 09: Trek from Lho to Sama Gaon (3517 m AMSL)
Day 10: Reserve day for rest and acclimatization
Day 11: Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdu(3738 m AMSL)
Day 12: Trek from Samdu Peak to Samdu
Day 13: Trek from Samdu to Dharamsala (4480 m AMSL)
Day 14: Trek from Dharmashala to Larkay la Pass (5213 m AMSL) to Bimtang (3890 m AMSL)
Day 15: Reserve day for rest and acclimatization
Day 16: Trek from Bimtang to Tilije (3010 m AMSL)
Day 17: Trek from Tilije to Jagat (1250 m AMSL)/Syanje (1175 m AMSL)
Day 18: Trek from Jagat/Syanje to Nagdi/Khudi
Day 19: Trek from Nagdi/Khudi to Besisahar (825 m AMSL)
Day 20: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 19 Days camp trek with full board basis.
- All Camping equipments like Dome tents, dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent, dining Table / Chairs etc.
- English speaking Sherpa Guide, Cook, Porters during the trek.
- Daily allowances insurance equipment, medicine and food for staff.
- Special Trek permit, National Park Permit & TIMS
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Arughat and Besishar to Kathmandu.
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fees.
- International Arrival and Departure transfer in Kathmandu.
- Accommodation in Kathmandu.
- Any Beverage and Tips.
- Personal Trekking Gears
- Any expenses of personal nature.
- Airport Departure Taxes.
- Any cost occurred due to landslide, political disorder or natural calamities, flight cancellation or any unforeseen reason, etc.
- Any services not included in cost include section.
Trekking Gears
Suggested Trekking Gears to bring for trekkings
| 2 pairs of pants | Long sleeve shirts | Woolen sweater |
| 2-3 T-shirts | 2-3 pairs of underwear | 2-3 pairs of sock |
| Woolen socks | Sun hat | Woolen hat |
| Windproof Jacket | Rain Poncho | Down Jacket |
| Trekking boots | Camping shoes | Sun glass |
| Backpack | Flashlight | Walking stick |
| Sun screen | Lip balm | Sleeping bag |
Insurance: - We suggest our clients to make insurance in home country covering lost of baggage, emergency evacuation etc. Our entire trekking crew is insured by us.
Rescue: - Our Company will help with best possible way to rescue if needed at clients own cost. All the clients are requested to insure their trip/Trekking to cover the expenses for Rescue or any such condition due to any unforeseen reason.
Trip Map
Trip Short List
Trip Fact
- Duration:20 Days:
- Destination:Manaslu and Annapurna Area
- Grade:
Strenuous: Treks leads to more than 4000 mtrs and excellent health condition is required.
- RatingPopular
- Activity: Trekking
- Max. Altitude:5220
- Season:Mar. to May and Sep. to Nov
- Group Size:2 - 21 people pax
- Trip Start From:Kathmandu
- Trip Ends at:Kathmandu
- Activity Per Day:Daily Walking – 5 to 7 Hrs
Trip Highlights
- Country side drives Kathmandu to Arughat
- Experience of Nepali and Tibetan culture as some part of Trek area is inhabitant of Tibetans.
- Cross larkya la pass 5220m
- Summit Sandu peak without Technical problem and without peak permit.
- Magnificent view of Manaslu as well as Annapurna ranges.
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