Manaslu Lodge Circuit

Start Kathmandu.

Drive to Arughat Bazaar.

Trek through forest and fields to Lapu Besi.

Follow the Buri Gandaki River up to Dovan.

Ascend through bamboo and rhododendron forest to Jagat and on to Philim (1,565m).

Trek through terraced hillsides to the Gurung village of Deng (1,870m).

Cross the river and ascend via a magnificent valley to Ghap (2,110m).

Continue to Lho (3,170m), offering fantastic views of Manaslu North.

Climb to Samagaon (3,530m).

Trek to Samdo (3,860m).

Ascend to Dharamsala (4,480m).

Cross the Larkya La (5,130m); descend to Bimthang (3,700m).

Daywalk to Pongkar Lake or spare day as required.

Spectacular walk to Tilje (2,240m).

Join the main Annapurna Circuit trail at Dharapani; on to Jagat.

Jeep to Besisahar; transfer by bus to Kathmandu.

Free day in Kathmandu.

End Kathmandu.