Manaslu Rupina La pass (4610m) Circuit Trekking takes you into the wilderness and hidden part of the Manaslu region. This trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating.

Manaslu Rupina La Pass Circuit Trekking / 18 Days 

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA) Kathmandu (1300m)
Namaste & welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative from Mountain guide Treks (MGT). After completing your custom formalities (Visa, etc) pick up your luggage and look for our representative with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board at the arrival gate. You will be then transferred to Hotel. After check-in, if time allows, you will visit the MGT office to meet your trekking leader as well as other participants and for final preparation for the trip. It all depends upon your arrival time. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 02: Drive to  Macha Khola (1300m) 5-6  hour drive

We take an 8-9 hrs Jeep ride to Machha Khola, passing the Arughat Bazaar in Gorkha district, The village of Arughat is in two parts, on opposite sides of the Budhi Gandaki; Arughat Bazaar is clean and prosperous with hotels and shops selling cloth, food, and hardware. (Overnight at Teahouse  on full board basis)

Day 03: Trek Arughat to Soti Khola, 6-7 hrs
From Arughat Bazar we trek to Soti Khola. Along the way, we enjoy splendid views of Shringri Himal. We trek through Gurung and Magar villages, past fields and cascading waterfalls, till we reach Soti Khola. We set up camp on the banks of the Soti Khola(‘Khola' means river in Nepalese word). (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 04: Trek Soti Khola to Machha Khola, 6-7 hrs
We trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (Fish River). Machha Khola is a village situated above a stream with the same name. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 05: Trek Machha Khola to Jagat (1370m) 6-7 hrs 
In the beginning, you again trek along a flat leveled path, and then after trekking on an ascending and descending path you reach Jagat. In the route, you are exposed to Nepali culture as you walk through to few villages. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 06: Trek Jagat to Gomna (2100m) 6-7 hrs
Leaving Jagat, you trek through a gently ascending path until Surtibas following villages and terraces and then the trail becomes a little bit difficult as you have to trek upward. While walking, you can relish the splendid views of mountains such as Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, and green hills. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 07: Trek Gomna to Jarang (2620m) 6-7 hrs
On this day you walk through thick forests with chances to see wildlife such as bears, deer, leopards, and many more local mountain birds. The trail is quite a gentle ascent and sometimes, while passing through this area you can see mountain views. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 08: Trek Jarang to Rupina la Phedi (4143m) 6-7 hrs
The trail moves gently upward crossing Rupinala pass (4720m.) today, mountain views become closer to you as you can enjoy the magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal, and Shringi Himal. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 09: Trek Rupinala Phedi to Bhedi Odar (5150m) Via Rupina La Pass (4610m) 5-6 hrs
After trekking uphill until Rupinala passes you then trek a descending path to Bhedi Odar. From Rupinala Bhanjyang, you can enjoy the views of Boudha Himal, Manaslu Mountain, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal, and Shringi Himal. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 10: Trek Bhedi Odar to Bhedi Kharka (5225m) 5-6 hrs
The early part of the trial is sloppy and then to reach Bhedi Kharka you have to trek uphill passing through forests and green hills. Mountain views are available along the way; Bhide Kharka is also a grazing field. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 11: Trek Bhedi Kharka to Dudh Pokhari (5390m) 6-7 hrs
Passing through forests covered mainly by bamboo you have to trek uphill until you reach Dudh Pokhari, though sometimes you trek along an almost flat path. Dudh Pokhari is a pilgrimage site where many devotees gather at different periods throughout the year. Dudh Pokhari is the best viewpoint of this trip as you can see panoramic views of Manaslu mountain, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna range, and many other unnamed mountains and peaks. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 12: Trek Dudh Pokhari to Ninghalaghari (4590m) 6-7 hrs
On this day you trek a gradually descending path until you reach your destination, passing through forests covered with bamboo, rhododendron, pine, and other plants and shrubs. Ninghalaghari is a campsite surrounded by forests covered mainly by bamboo and green hills. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 13: Trek Ninghalaghari to Chyadi Danda (3600m) 6-7 hrs
After walking gently downhill trail for a few minutes you begin to trek uphill until you reach Chyadi Danda. En route, you walk through forests and can enjoy mountain scenarios and villages at a far distance. Chyadi Danda is a ridge surrounded by forests and green hills. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 14: Trek Chyadi Danda to Tonje (1850m) 6-7 hrs
To reach Tonje, you have to trek through sparse forests and the trail is quite up and down. Tonje is a small village mainly inhabited by the Gurung tribe. You will be heartily welcome by local people and can enjoy a cultural show. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 15: Trek Tonje to Duwar (975m) 6-7 hrs
You walk through villages and along the river bank. Dewar is a comparatively bigger village than Tonje and here too you will get to experience the traditional customs and behavior of the local people. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 16: Trek Duwar to Besisahar (760m) 5-6 hrs
The trail today is quite easier as you trek along a flat leveled path passing terraces, villages, and suspension bridges and can enjoy mountain views, green hills, and a flowing river at a far distance. On the same day, the drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu takes about 6 hours. It is a picturesque journey to get back to Kathmandu along the bank of the Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces, and villages on both sides of the road. (Overnight at tend camp on full board basis)

Day 17: Drive Besisahar to Kathmandu (1300m) 5-6 hrs
After breakfast, we drive to Kathmandu around 7:00 am and nearly after 7-8 hours drive we reach Kathmandu. En rooted we see more of the countryside of Nepal that offers greenflies, rivers, villages, farms, and beautiful mountain scenarios. However, the condition of the road is not equally fine in all portions of our drive today. Approx 185 Km driving from Besisahar to Kathmandu. (Overnight at deluxe hotel on BB basis)

Day 18: Farewell Friend (Final departure to your onward destination) 
Today is the last day in Nepal for this trip; you are saying goodbye to the mountains as the journey in Nepal comes to an end today! There is nothing to do but trade emails with travel companions and organize the photos. If you have more time you can do some shopping or sightseeing. Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight a representative from Mountain Guide Treks will take you to the airport.