When you arrive in Kathmandu, a member of our staff will meet you there and provide a warm welcome to the land of Mt. Manaslu. Your crew will assist you in making it to your hotel in Kathmandu so that you can get some much-needed rest. After you have checked into the hotel, you are going to have a refreshing rest there. You are welcome to join us for an evening stroll around Thamel. After the little stroll, we are going to return to the house and have supper together. While we are eating Nepalese food, we will get to know one another better. Spend the night at one of Kathmandu's best hotels.

The second day of the agenda for the Manaslu trip includes activities such as briefings, preparation, arranging, and shopping. The most thrilling adventure is going to begin for all of us very soon. To be ready for it, we need to properly prepare. To begin, we will get together with our expedition team, which consists of personnel and guides, to talk about the trip. Our team leader will provide us with all of the pre-boarding information that we need. After this, our crew will start making arrangements for all of the climbing and hiking permits. In addition to that, we will need specialised equipment for the trip. As a result, we will go shopping at the last minute to ensure that our backpacks have everything that is necessary. If there is enough time, we will also make our way to a few of the city's most popular tourist destinations. After we have finished all of the tasks on our list, we will go back to the hotel where we are staying for the night.

We are going to make our way to Manaslu! As we make our way towards Dharapani, we will depart from the crowded and noisy streets of Kathmandu. A typical route in the Himalayas, this bus travel lasts for ten hours and passes through a variety of landscapes, including riverbanks, villages, and forests. The journey will provide us with breathtaking vistas of the countryside of Nepal. The Prithivi Highway is going to be the scene of the beginning of the thrilling trip. Then, our bus or jeep will go on the routes that wind through the middle hills of Dumre that are located in the Himalayas. We shall enter Marsyangdi Nadi valley in Dumre. From there, we will make our way to Besisahar, which is a well-known destination for trekkers. Dharapani is still 45 miles distant from Besisahar. To go to Dharapani through Syange, Tal, and Chamje will take us between two and three hours of driving on a rough route. Spend the night in the town of Dharapani.

However, Dharapani is not the most important entry point to the Manaslu Region. The stop is comparatively more common for itineraries that include the Annapurna area. Because we are going to take a different path, we are now at Dharapani. After we have finished our breakfast, we will begin our journey to Tije. At the MCAP and ACAP card checkpoint, which is also where we will display our permits, there is a checkpoint. Once our tickets have been validated, the first thing we will do is make our way over the Marsyangdi River on one of the bridges. Our stroll will first take place on a wider route, where there will be very few automobiles running. After that, we will begin our ascent through an uphill trail lined with rhododendron and fir trees, which will take many hours. Along the way, we shall pass through several paddy fields and communities. In order to reach Tilije at the end of the walk, we will make our way up a very gentle ascent. Overnight in Tilje.

At the morning, we will be at Tilije, where we will start our trek to Bimthang. A day spent hiking has turned out to be really enjoyable. Consequently, we shall enjoy a delicious breakfast before going to the trial. The path travels through a variety of rural communities as well as subtropical forests. It indicates that we will get a cursory look at the individuals and their everyday lives. There will be domesticated animals like lambs and cows that we come across. We won't have to go too much farther until we get to Karche Pass, a little hill. The first glimpse of Manaslu Mountain will be offered by it. Following a brief rest at the location, we will continue our walk in the direction of Yak Kharka, a spot that is suitable for lunch. After we have had lunch, we will proceed with the last leg of the journey, which is a strenuous ascent. We will make our way up the slope carefully, and eventually arrive at the valley of Bimthang. Overnight in Bimthang.

At order to adjust to the higher altitude, we will be resting today at Bimthang. The town is a well-known vacation spot because to the many attractions that it offers. We will begin our exploration of Bimthang by leaving all of our belongings at the lodge where we are staying. There is Ponkar Lake, as well as Nyamlo Lake. In a same fashion, there are three glaciers located here: Ponkar, Salpudanda, and Kaechakyu. The views of the lakes, glaciers, and mountains along the way to these locations are really invigorating. During the hike, you may see mountains such as Kang Garu, Gyalji Kang, Mt. Manaslu, and Phungi Himal, among others. We will have a pleasant stop at Bimthang before continuing on with our day of exciting adventure. Overnight in Bimthang.

As today is going to be a long and physically taxing day of hiking, we will get up early. By following a path that gradually climbs, we shall leave Bimthang behind us. As we continue to climb, we will have better views of the mountains and glaciers below us. The summit of the lengthy ascent is located at 5,215 metres and is known as Larkya La Pass. Therefore, we shall walk slowly while taking in the breathtaking scenery. Following a strenuous ascent, we will arrive at Larkya La Pass, which is the principal mountain pass in this area. After taking in the breathtaking vistas of the area, we shall stop for a moment to regain our collective breath. From this location, it is possible to see a number of mountain ranges, one of which being the Annapurna Range. After having sufficient time at the summit, we will start our descent towards Shamdo, the target for the day. The journey back to Samdo village through Dharamsala is likely to be a straightforward one. On our way to Samdo, the terrain is going to be harsh and dry, and we will have to traverse it.

From here, we are going to make our way to Samagaon from Samdo. During the Manaslu Expedition, this is the least difficult and quickest day. In order to journey to Samagaon, which is a wonderful hamlet, we need to increase height. The first thing on the agenda for today is a stroll across the neighbourhood. After that, we will make our way down to the Budhi Gandaki River's banks. We will enter the birch and juniper forest by way of a wooden bridge that will take us over the river. The remaining members of the group go down into the valley till they reach Samagaon. We will arrive to the hamlet in the wee hours of the morning and spend the day exploring its historic monastery, famous residences, and welcoming people.

The Manaslu Expedition is now in the midst of its middle section. In order to continue the adventure, we are going to go towards the Manaslu Base Camp today. It will not take us very long at all to go to the base camp of the eighth-tallest mountain in the world. However, we are going to need to put up a camp there. Therefore, we shall get an early start on the hike tomorrow. As we make our way through a sloppy path, we will eventually arrive to a picturesque community of rhododendron and juniper trees. We will emerge from the forest and hike for a number of hours in order to reach the Manaslu Base Camp, which is quite gorgeous. While we take advantage of the location's favourable perspectives, our staff will set up a tent for us. Manaslu Base Camp will be your home for the night.

From this point on, the ascending phase will get underway. From day 10 to day 30, we are going to be in the mountains. Soon, it will be time to get ready, ascend to the summit, and then descend down to base camp. We won't be venturing far from Manaslu Base Camp for the first several days of our trip. We need to have the appropriate training and acclimatisation before we climb. During the session, our climbing guide will instruct us on how to use various pieces of equipment, including ropes, ice axes, ascenders, and carabiners. In addition to snow climbing and crevasse crossing, we will participate in a variety of different tasks with the gear in order to increase our self-assurance. The training field, which will be difficult to navigate due to the presence of snow, will prepare us for the impending ascent. After we have completed a sufficient amount of training, we will begin our ascent to Camp I. The climb will be made on slopes that are rather steep and curvy on average. Once we have reached Camp I, we will descend to the base camp and begin the ascent of the trail once again. It is for the purpose of making us mentally and physically stronger so that we can better withstand hardship. We are going to make a halt at Camp I.

After we finish up at Camp I, we will make our way towards Camp II assuming all goes according to plan. We will reach the summit of Camp II without incident and then carry out the customary descent to the starting point. This implies that we will return to base camp from Camp II in order to begin the ascent of the mountain all over again. This workout will prepare us physically and mentally for the considerably more challenging Manaslu. We are going to proceed in the same manner till we get at Camp IV. After reaching Camp IV, we will continue climbing with the assistance of fixed ropes. On the smaller ice bulges, our climbing guide will assist us in moving around. We will soon traverse a series of snowy hills and plateaus up ahead. In order to reach the peak, you will need to traverse a steep snowy mound in the last stretch. That is something that we are going to undertake, and then we will own Mt. Manaslu.

When we reach the summit of the eighth-highest peak in the world, we will have accomplished an incredible feat. The value of every drop of sweat, breath, stride, and second spent travelling will become clear once you reach your destination. We are going to rejoice in the success that is rightfully ours. Following the successful ascent, we will make our way back down to Base Camp, then Camps IV, III, II, and I. We are going to go down slowly so as not to alarm everybody. In a life-or-death situation like the Manaslu Expedition, rushing may be very dangerous. We will make our way back to the base camp by following the directions of our Sherpa guides.

When we get to the base camp of Manaslu, we are going to take care of our garbage. It is our obligation to take care of the environment around us, and thus our team, which includes ourselves, will clean up our disposal. The garbage will be collected by our team. After that, we will also start getting ready for our trip back to Kathmandu, which will begin the next day. During the night, we shall remain at the camp that serves as our base.

At last, we break camp at Manaslu Base Camp and begin our descent in the direction of Sama Gaon. At first, we will descend across hard terrain, and then we will take a trail through the forest. This is not going to be a difficult one at all. We will arrive in Sama Gaon after a leisurely walk that will take us past the glacial lake of Birendra Lake as well as numerous other settlements.

From Sama Goan, we will now make our way to Namrung through foot. We will leave the area with fond recollections and continue on via numerous more Tibetan communities. The stroll that you take during the day is an easy and quick one. As a result, we won't be in a hurry as we walk to Namrung.

Our journey to the hamlet of Philim will begin today. The length of today's day will be longer than the one that came before it. The trail is not too difficult to navigate and is largely incline. On the path, we are going to have a pleasant stroll. During the course of the trip, we will go through a variety of landscapes, including terraced millet fields, the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River, mani walls, gompas, and woodland. On the whole, we are going to have a pleasant time on the route and later, when we arrive in Philim village for the night.

After leaving the settlement of Philim, we shall continue on foot towards Machha Khola. Our Manaslu Expedition is almost to its conclusion, and today is the last day of hiking. The journey to the settlement of Sirdibas will begin with a climb in elevation. From there, we will travel in a generally downward direction until we reach the settlement of Salleri. After that, we will arrive at a rugged ridge region that will lead us to Jagat. Beginning from this point on, we shall be walking on the riverbed of the Budhi Gandaki River on occasion. We will arrive at Tatoppani this route, and then go on to Machhakhola after that.

The remaining portion of the trip to Kathmandu is completed on a highway. In the morning, we are going to go by bus or jeep. And for the rest of the day, we will be reliving the thrill of driving on a Nepalese highway. We will pass through several interesting towns, rivers, hills, and landscapes, as well as some bumps on the road. In general, the trip back to the buzz and bustle of Kathmandu is going to be an interesting one.

This day has been reserved in the plan as a buffer or free day. This day has been set aside as a buffer in case there are any unexpected holdups on the trip. In such case, the day will be at your leisure in Kathmandu. During the day, we may go to several historical heritage places and examine them. In the evening, we will celebrate our time together with the team at a goodbye meal. As a fitting conclusion to the trip, we will discuss the unforgettable experiences we had on the Manaslu Expedition. 

 It is finally time to go back home after spending more than a month in the Himalayas of Nepal. We will take you to the airport at the time when your flight departs. At the airport, our staff will say their goodbyes to you in a kind and respectful manner so that the experience may come to a happy conclusion. What a race that turned out to be! Farewell!