Manaslu Circuit Trek With Helicopter Return

After briefly landing safely at Tribhuwan International Airport, completing all necessary processes, and exiting the building, search for a Life Himalaya representative who will be standing outside the entrance with display cards of the trekking organization with your name on it.

You will then receive a nice Khata or a flower garland greeting from one of our representatives. Your journey to the best-star hotel in the town will welcome you again. Make your hotel check-in and take some time to relax. After some moments, our guide will brief you about the Manaslu circuit Helicopter trek in detail. You can prepare your packing list and gear for the adventure and head out for a walk in the nearby streets.

The perfect weather allows us to leave the hotel early in the morning and go to the domestic airport of Kathmandu. We will board a helicopter with a perfect lineup after a short period.

The breathtaking vistas of the Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Range will be shortly visible once the helicopter takes off. Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and the west-facing Annapurna will all be perfectly visible as you get closer to your destination.

The path follows the Budi Gandaki River before eventually crossing it and quickly arriving at Jagat. Your tour guide and crew will help you exit the helicopter once it has landed in an open field and will take you for a little break before leading you to Philim.

The trail then begins in the well-paved settlement of Jagat and takes us to Sirdibas Valley, where we can get stunning views of Shringi Himal. We descend, cross a lengthy suspension bridge, ascend a steep trail, and eventually arrive in Gurung village Philim.

The lovely Deng Village will be the destination we take today. This trek has two routes: one goes to Tsum Valley and the other goes to Larkya La Pass. Undeniably, We’re going to the Larkya La Pass.

We’ll take the northern route to Ekle Bhatti, which takes us through some lovely villages and farms. As we descend, we travel through a gorge and grassland before reaching the Budhi Gandai river. After crossing the river, we cross its east side and take a bridge to the west bank to reach Nupri. From there, the route passes through bamboo trees until we reach Deng, a settlement of Gurung peoples who follow Buddhism.

We go to the east bank of the Budhi Gandaki River and ascend to Rana after a delicious breakfast. The walking route then merges with the Bhi village, continues through the forest, climbs steeply upwards, and eventually arrives at the Gho Village.

After enjoying a substantial lunch at Gho Village, we can carry on via gorges or we can walk through Prok Village to view the breathtaking Sringi and Ganesh Himal vistas. As we make our way toward the Budi Gandaki river, we will pass through several gompas and Mani walls. As we cross the riverside, the Trail finally continues into forests of rhododendrons. We will eventually arrive at the lovely village of Namrung after a slow trek.

After leaving Namrung with breakfast, you will go straight for 45 minutes while passing buckwheat farms before making the 30-minute trek up to Lihi. The Manaslu and Himchuli mountain ranges can be seen from Lho, which is reached after another two and a half hours of climbing a steep hill. Finally, the trip to Shyala will take you around an hour and a half after you complete your lunch in Lho.

You will follow the left-directed path after trekking for 45 minutes shortly following breakfast. It will take you around 2 hours to get to Pung Gyen Gompa using both an ascending and a horizontal trail. You may take in the vistas of Himchuli, Manaslu, and Shyaula Peak while exploring this place. Then after, you would need to walk for around two hours to get to Sama gaon after exploring the Gompa.

After finishing our meal, we start the descent to the Budhi Gandaki river. The route will take us through the iceberg-covered Birendra Tal, which lies beneath the Manaslu Glacier.

This trail is regarded as the primary trail to connect Sama and Samdo. On the Samdo Trail Up to the Settlement, one follows several mani walls and yak farms. After passing through the junipers, we will go along the ridge and use a wooden bridge to cross the Budhi Gandaki River.

After crossing the ridge, we will then ascend a steep trail to reach the white Kani village, which specializes in Yak herding. We eventually arrive at Samdo Settlement after going through this village. Overnight in a guesthouse at Samdo Village.

We will begin our day by traversing Samdo on a broad route at the edge of the hill. Consequently, we cross the Budhi Gandaki River Bridge and continue walking upward. Then after passing by the Larkya glacier, paths, and minor streams, we arrive in the Salka Hola valley.

We continue our trek through the stone shelters and buildings in Dharmasala. Dharmasala is also known as Larkya Phedi, and it is exposed to the magnificent mountain views of the region. Animals like the Himalayan Thar and Blue sheep can also be encountered in this wonderful location.

Afterward, you will have plenty of time to rest after today’s walk because it is comparatively short.

The toughest and longest day of the Manaslu circuit helicopter return trek is today. We go through one of Nepal’s highest and most adventurous passes. After a hearty breakfast, we will continue on the challenging trail that leads to the valley behind the Dharmasala, which is situated on the north side of the Larkye Glacier moraine.

We take in the breathtaking views of Cho Danda and Larkya mountain from here. We pass over glacier moraines and lakes as we make our way to the destination.

Our final, tougher rise leads us to Larkya La pass, which is encircled by Buddhist prayer flags. We have the best views of peaks like Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kanguru, Annapurna II, and others from here.

After taking in the sights of Mt. Manaslu from various viewpoints, we proceed over the moraine and from a rugged route before arriving in the settlement of Bimthang.

After breakfast at the guesthouse, we have time to explore the amazing Bhimtang lake viewpoint and nearby places before the helicopter arrival. Also, the nearby spots offer stunning landscapes and is encircled by vibrant prayer flags. You will be surrounded by a stunning panorama of the mountains, with the Manaslu range occupying the focal point in the southeast direction.

As soon as the helicopter arrives we bid farewell to Manaslu Region and finally hop into the helicopter with a perfect lineup. While returning you will be able to catch a close-up view of the Manaslu and Himalchuli peaks as you never did before. Along with it, you’ll get the best view of Ganesh II and Langtang range before reaching to Domestic Airport of Kathmandu.

After an eye-catching and heart-fulfilling flight, we will transfer you to your respective hotel with our private vehicle. You can rest a bit by taking a sauna or shower in the hotel.

Today is the Final day of your Manaslu circuit Helicopter trek. After having an early breakfast we head out for morning shopping on the streets of the town. You can get souvenirs which will make you remember the moment spent in the country in the future. After your quick shopping, we will head out for a sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and nearby places. Since you have to depart late on this day, we will visit as quickly as possible without ruining your excitement and adventure.

We will probably cover all these important cultural sites, such as Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, in a detailed and quick way. For your information, both Buddhists and Hindus value visiting these historic locations.

After Completing the sightseeing tour we will bid you farewell with khata. A representative from our company will drop you to the airport 3 hours before your flight. While you’re on the journey back to your house, you may plan your future trip to this lovely country with us. Have a Safe journey!