Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola (870m, 7-8 hours)
Drive 7-8 hours by local bus from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Dhading Beshi and Aarughat on a rough, scenic road. Trek through woods along the Budhi Gandaki River, arriving at Machha Khola. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 02: Trek from Machhakhola to Jagat (1,340m, 6-7 hours)
Cross the Machha Khola River and trek past Khorlabesi (920m) to Tatopani, known for its natural hot springs. Continue through forests to Dovan Khola and into the Budhi Gandaki Valley, reaching Jagat Village. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 03: Trek from Jagat to Deng (1,860m, 5-6 hours)
Trek through the valley to Sirdibas, enjoying stunning views of Shringi Himal. Cross a suspension bridge to Philim, passing waterfalls, and continue via Ekle Bhatti and Pewa Village to Deng Village. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 04: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2,630m, 5-6 hours)
Start with a steep climb, then descend to the Budhi Gandaki River. Trek through small villages, passing mani stones marking Tibetan Buddhist territory. Take a 2-hour detour to Prok Village for cultural insights, then reach Namrung. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 05: Trek from Namrung to Samagaon (3,530m, 6-7 hours)
Trek through Lho Village, surrounded by mani stone walls and minimal modern development, with views of snow-capped Ngadi Chuli (7,871m). Detour to the Pungen Glacier for spectacular Manaslu views, then arrive at Samagaon, a Tibetan-influenced village. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 06: Acclimatization at Samagaon (3,530m)
Rest and acclimatize in Samagaon. Choose to explore Pungyen Monastery, perched on a hillside with serene views and Tibetan Buddhist heritage, or hike toward Manaslu Base Camp (approx. 4,400m) for closer Manaslu vistas. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 07: Trek from Samagaon to Dharamsala (4,460m, 4-5 hours)
Cross several rivers to reach Larkya Bazaar, a trading village for Tibetan traders. Climb a steep trail to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi), a stone guesthouse near the Larkya Glacier. Prepare for the pass crossing. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 08: Trek to Bimtang (3,720m) via Larkya La Pass (5,106m, 8-9 hours)
Start early to cross Larkya La Pass (5,106m), climbing to Cho Chanda and tackling the snowy pass. Enjoy incredible views of Himlung Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal (6,820m), Gyaji Kung (7,030m), Kang Koru (6,698m), and Annapurna II (7,937m). Descend steeply over moraines to Bimtang Village. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 09: Trek from Bimtang to Dharapani (1,900m, 6-7 hours)
Descend from high pastures, crossing the Dudh Khola River via a suspension bridge, through rhododendron and oak forests. Arrive at Dharapani, a key village on the Annapurna Circuit trail. Overnight at a guesthouse.

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu from Dharapani (1,338m, 8-9 hours)
Take a local jeep across the river to Besisahar, then a bus back to Kathmandu. Enjoy scenic countryside views during the 8-9 hour drive. Return to your hotel in Kathmandu, concluding the trek. Overnight at a hotel.