There are countless trekking destinations in Nepal among them Poonhill trekking and Manaslu circuit trek are famous for short and long trek respectively. Poonhill trekking is the short trek near Pokhara whereas Manaslu circuit trek includes amazing places of Gorkha.
Poonhill trekking
Poonhill trekking is an easiest trek in Annapurna region Nepal. It is 9 days trekking that begins from Nayapul and completes either in Nayapul or Ghandruk.
Poonhill trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1350m)
Day 2: Drive to Pokhara 860m 6 -7 hours.
Day 3: Drive to Nayapul and trek to Hille village 1496m (4 hours).
Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) 7 hours.
Day 5: Morning hike to Poon Hill and trek to Tadapani (2,520m) 5 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Ghanduruk (2012 m) 3 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara 6 hours.
Day 8: Drive back to Kathmandu 7 hours.
Day 9: Final departure from Nepal
Manaslu Circuit trek
Manaslu circuit is moderate to difficult trekking in western Nepal. The local villages, Manaslu conservation area and eighth highest peak in the world and Manaslu base camp are the major attractions of this trek. The trekking begins from Soti Khola and continues for 10 days in contrast it takes 17 days to complete Manaslu circuit trek.
Brief itinerary of Manaslu Circuit trek
Day 01: Arrival at Kathmandu, transfer to hotel (1,400m /4,600ft)
Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Arughat (710m/2,328ft) 7-8 hours by jeep
Day 04: Trek from Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (930m / 3,051ft), 8-9 hours
Day 05: Trek from Maccha Khola to Jagat (1,410m / 4,625ft), 6-7 hours
Day 06: Trek from Jagat to Deng (1,804m / 5,917ft), 6-7 hours
Day 07: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2,630m / 8,626ft), 6-7 hours
Day 08: Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaon (3,860m 11,578ft), 6-7 hours
Day 09: Rest day & side trip to MBC or Bihendra Lake (3,860m /11,578ft) , 6-7 hours
Day 10: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m / 12,660ft), 4-5 hours
Day 11: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460m / 14,629ft), 4-5 hours
Day 12: Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang via Larke pass (3,700m / 12,139ft) via 5,160m), 8-9 hours
Day 13: Trek from Bimthang to Tilije (1,700m / 5,576ft), 5-6 hours
Day 14: Trek from Tilije to Tal (1,080m /3,542ft), 5-6 hours
Day 15: Drive back to Besi Sahar and then to Kathmandu
Day 16: Rest day at Kathmandu
Day 17: Final departure to the international airport
Conclusion
Overall both Poonhill and Manaslu Circuit trek are the best trekking destination in Nepal. You can enjoy the mountain view and amazing landscape of western Nepal. Always trek with Mission Summit Treks & expedition for best trekking experience in Nepal. After completing these two treks, you can do Everest base camp trek as well.