Trekking begins in earnest as you follow narrow trails past waterfalls, small Gurung villages, and cliff-carved paths along the Budhi Gandaki River. After about 14km of trekking (6–7 hours), you reach Machha Khola, a riverside settlement.

The trail undulates with bamboo forests, hot springs at Tatopani, and suspension bridges. The walk (11km, 6–7 hrs) leads you to Dobhan, nestled near a gorge.

Today's trek (10km, 6–7 hrs) includes stone staircases, ridgelines, and cliff sections. You reach the large Gurung village of Philim, which marks the gateway toward Tsum Valley.

The trail forks at Ekle Bhatti; taking the northeast route leads into the restricted Tsum Valley. After climbing through pine and rhododendron forest for 10km (6–7 hrs), you arrive at Chumling.

You cross suspension bridges and walk through stone hamlets and barley fields to reach Chahe Kampar (also known as Chhokang Paro), a cultural stronghold in the upper Tsum (10km, 5–6 hrs).

The trail ascends gently past main walls and prayer wheels. After 8km (4–5 hrs), you reach the Nile, the last settlement before the Tibetan border.

A spiritual highlight: you visit the revered Mu Gumba monastery, perched near the Tibetan frontier. After visiting the ancient gompa, you descend back to Chhe Kampar (13 km roundtrip, 6–7 hrs).

Descend and ascend through forests and riversides to reach the remote monastery of Gumba Lungdang (12km, 5–6 hrs), where nuns offer shelter and blessings.

A challenging descent through pine woods and small villages. The trail loops back to Lokpa via Ripchet (14km, 7–8 hrs).

Leaving Tsum Valley behind, you rejoin the Manaslu Circuit and ascend through scattered hamlets and dense jungle to Bihi Phedi (9km, 6–7 hrs).

You begin to sense the presence of Mt. Manaslu. Tibetan culture is strong here, with stupas and prayer flags lining the 12km route to Lho (6–7 hrs).

A short 4km (3–4 hrs) trek takes you to Sama Gaun, the largest settlement on the Manaslu trail. Stunning views of Manaslu and snow-capped ridges surround the village.

Acclimatize by exploring Birendra Tal (glacial lake), Pungyen Gumba, or hiking up toward Manaslu Base Camp. This is a critical day for rest and acclimatization.

A gradual climb through yak pastures and ancient trading routes brings you to the picturesque village of Samdo, close to the Tibetan border (8km, 3–4 hrs).

You trek upward into a high alpine zone of barren rock and moraine. Spend the night at Larkya Phedi (7km, 3–5 hrs) in preparation for the high pass.

A long and challenging day (12km, 7–9 hrs). You cross the icy Larkya La Pass with stunning views of Himlung, Cheo, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II before descending steeply to Bimthang.

Descending through rhododendron and pine forests, you reenter the lush valleys of the Annapurna region (19km, 7 hrs) and arrive at Dharapani.

A long drive via Besi Sahar (190km, 8–10 hrs) brings you back to Kathmandu, marking the end of your journey through some of Nepal’s most remote and extraordinary landscapes.