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A mass of prayer flags on a rocky cairn with a snow peak behind, on the Larkya La route

Manaslu Circuit Trek

A restricted-area circuit around Manaslu over the Larkya La, exiting via Dharapani into the Annapurna region.

  • Hari14
  • Ketinggian maks.5.106 m
  • Jarak137 km
  • Pendakian9.203 m
  • KesulitanSulit
  • Bulan terbaikMar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Izin4

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Manaslu Circuit Trek adalah trek 14 hari di wilayah Manaslu, Nepal, yang mendaki hingga 5.106 m. Trekker asing dapat mencari teman untuk trek ini di FindTrekkingPartner dengan memposting trip berisi tanggal, anggaran, dan kecepatan mereka. Kecocokan tetap privat sampai kedua trekker setuju, dan layanannya gratis. Pada tarif menengah, pemandu berlisensi memerlukan sekitar USD 106 per orang selama 14 hari jika empat trekker berbagi, dibandingkan USD 423 untuk satu trekker sendirian. Musim terbaik adalah Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Ini adalah area terbatas, sehingga pemandu berlisensi yang disewa melalui agen terdaftar menjadi bagian dari izin, dan seluruh grup bepergian dengan satu izin agen. Trip terbuka untuk rute ini tercantum di bawah, lengkap dengan bulan berangkat, ukuran grup, dan sisa tempat. Terakhir diverifikasi: 19 Oktober 2026. Sumber: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sumber:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

Cari teman untuk Manaslu Circuit Trek

Ikhtisar

Mulai dari KathmanduPass: Larkya La14 hari · maks. 5.106 m

Musim terbaik: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · Izin: Restricted Area Permit (Department of Immigration, via a registered agency), Manaslu Conservation Area permit, Annapurna Conservation Area permit, TIMS card where required

The Manaslu Circuit follows the Budhi Gandaki river north from Machha Khola through Jagat, Deng, Namrung and Lho to Samagaun, climbs to Samdo and Dharamsala, crosses the Larkya La at 5,106 m, and descends to Bimthang and Tilije before meeting the Annapurna Circuit at Dharapani. This 14-day plan starts with a jeep ride from Kathmandu and ends with a drive from Besisahar. The route lies in a restricted area, so it requires a permit from the Department of Immigration and a licensed guide, and it is far quieter than the Annapurna or Everest trails. Lodges are simpler, days are long and the pass is a serious crossing. In return you see Manaslu from several angles and cultures that are almost entirely Tibetan in the upper valley. It suits experienced trekkers who accept long days and basic lodges, and who will book through a registered agency for the restricted-area permit and guide.

What the trek is like

The first three days follow the Budhi Gandaki gorge, with suspension bridges, landslide scars and subtropical forest. Above Deng the valley turns north and the first Tibetan-style villages appear, with mani walls, chortens and monasteries; Namrung and Lho have fine gompas. Beyond Lho the valley opens to Samagaun and the view of Manaslu, which fills the horizon. Samdo is a high trading village close to the Tibetan border. From Dharamsala the Larkya La climb is on moraine and snow, with an icy descent into Bimthang, a broad valley with views of Manaslu's western face.

Highlights

  • The Budhi Gandaki gorge and its suspension bridges
  • Lho, Samagaun and the view of Manaslu
  • Pungyen Gompa and Birendra Lake on rest days
  • Samdo, a Tibetan trading village near the border
  • Larkya La at 5,106 m and the descent to Bimthang

Permits and rules

You need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) from the Department of Immigration, Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area permits, and a TIMS card where required, all arranged by a registered agency. A licensed guide must accompany you at all times. Since 22 March 2026 one trekker can apply, so a group of two is no longer needed; the agency and guide requirement remains, and a partner halves the guide cost. Check current permit costs and rules with the agency or the Department of Immigration.

Best season

October and November have the most stable weather, and March to May is also good. The pass is usually clear in May and in October to early November. Avoid the monsoon and winter, when snow on Larkya La makes crossing hazardous.

Acclimatisation

The plan includes two rest days: one at Samagaun and one at Samdo. Use them for day hikes to Pungyen Gompa, Birendra Lake or toward Manaslu Base Camp, and sleep low. Sleep at Dharamsala before the pass. If anyone has symptoms of altitude sickness, descend or rest. A spare day before the pass is helpful if the weather is poor.

The pass day

The crossing begins before dawn from Dharamsala (about 4,470 m), climbs on moraine and snow to Larkya La, and descends steeply to Bimthang (about 3,720 m). It takes eight to ten hours. The top is cold and windy, with views of Manaslu, Himlung Himal and Cho Danda. Carry warm gloves, goggles and microspikes, and keep your group together.

Getting there and away

Jeep from Kathmandu to Machha Khola takes 8 to 9 hours on a rough road. After the trek, a jeep from Tilije or Dharapani takes you to Besisahar, and from there it is 6 to 7 hours to Kathmandu.

Lodges, food and costs

Lodges are simple, with limited menus above Namrung. Rooms are cheap if you eat at the lodge, and prices rise with remoteness. Carry cash and snacks.

Packing list

Waterproof boots, warm layers, down jacket, insulated gloves, hat, sunglasses or goggles, microspikes, a sleeping bag rated to about -15 C, trekking poles, headlamp, water purification and a first-aid kit.

Who this trek suits and how to prepare

The circuit suits experienced trekkers who are comfortable with long days, basic lodges and a high pass. Prepare for three months with long hill walks, stair climbing and, if possible, a previous high-altitude trek. Practise using microspikes and trekking poles. Mental preparation matters: remote conditions, cold nights and a long pass day can be tiring.

The plan at a glance

Day 1 drives to Machha Khola (870 m), and days 2 to 6 follow the Budhi Gandaki through Jagat, Deng, Namrung and Lho to Samagaun (3,530 m). Day 7 is a rest day with a hike. Day 8 reaches Samdo (3,875 m), and day 9 is a second rest day. Day 10 reaches Dharamsala (4,470 m), and day 11 crosses Larkya La to Bimthang. Day 12 descends to Tilije, day 13 walks to Dharapani and drives to Besisahar, and day 14 drives to Kathmandu.

The restricted-area process

Because the route is a restricted area, your agency applies for the Restricted Area Permit, usually a few days before you travel, and needs your passport, photos and visa. Allow extra time in Kathmandu for the paperwork. Permit checks happen at Jagat, Philim and Samagaun, so carry copies. If the rules change, your agency will update you.

Practical tips from the trail

  • Carry spare cash and snacks, because supplies are limited above Namrung.
  • Look after your feet on the long days; wear liners and change socks.
  • Check the weather and snow on Larkya La with lodge owners and other groups.
  • Wear a windproof layer, goggles and gloves on the pass.
  • Respect the villagers' customs, and ask before photographing.

Responsible trekking

Carry out all your waste, use purification tablets instead of bottled water and support family-run lodges. Treat your guide and porters well, and avoid disturbing wildlife.

Sorotan

  • Budhi Gandaki gorge
  • Lho and Samagaun views of Manaslu
  • Pungyen Gompa and Birendra Lake
  • Samdo Tibetan trading village
  • Larkya La at 5,106 m

Peta rute

Hari demi hari

Aklimatisasi

Ketinggian tempat tidur malam demi malam. Batang merah naik lebih dari 500 m dari malam sebelumnya; hari istirahat ditandai.

  • Ketinggian tempat tidur
  • Kenaikan lebih dari 500 m
  • Hari istirahat

Biayanya

Perkiraan biaya total per orang: lodge dan makanan menurut ketinggian, transportasi, izin, serta pemandu dan porter. Semakin banyak trekker berbagi pemandu dan porter, semakin sedikit yang dibayar tiap orang. Per Oktober 2026.

Gaya1 trekker berbagi2 trekker berbagi4 trekker berbagi
HematUS$840–US$1.250US$670–US$970US$580–US$850
MenengahUS$1.400–US$2.100US$1.000–US$1.500US$840–US$1.250
NyamanUS$1.550–US$2.250US$1.200–US$1.800US$1.050–US$1.550

Rincian untuk 2 trekker berbagi

ItemHematMenengahNyaman
Lodge dan makananUS$290–US$460US$390–US$610US$520–US$780
TransportasiUS$10–US$40US$160–US$230US$160–US$230
IzinUS$180–US$240US$180–US$240US$180–US$240
PemanduUS$170–US$250US$170–US$250US$170–US$250
Porter—US$90–US$160US$180–US$310

Hemat memakai transportasi umum dan tanpa porter; menengah berbagi satu porter untuk dua trekker dan kendaraan pribadi; nyaman memberi setiap trekker seorang porter. Pemandu disertakan jika diwajibkan atau gayanya menengah atau nyaman.

Lodge dan makanan per malam (kamar dan seporsi dal bhat)

5 malam Below 2,500 m: kamar US$2–US$9, dal bhat US$4–US$7 · 5 malam 2,500 to 3,800 m: kamar US$4–US$11, dal bhat US$5–US$11 · 3 malam Above 3,800 m: kamar US$7–US$19, dal bhat US$8–US$13

Biaya izin (sumber resmi)
  • Manaslu restricted-area permit: US$100 per minggu / US$75 per minggu Sumber
  • Manaslu Conservation Area entry permit (MCAP): NPR 3.000 per masuk Sumber
  • Annapurna Conservation Area entry permit (ACAP): NPR 3.000 per masuk Sumber
  • TIMS card (trekking agency issued): NPR 2.000 per masuk Sumber
Sumber biaya

Perkiraan dari panduan operator, bukan penawaran harga. Tip, asuransi, perlengkapan, dan hotel di Kathmandu tidak termasuk; USD dengan kurs platform.

Pertanyaan yang sering diajukan

Hard. Days are long, lodges are basic and the Larkya La crossing is a serious high-altitude day.

Fourteen days from Kathmandu on this plan, including two rest days.

Yes: a Restricted Area Permit through a registered agency and a licensed guide. Reports say individuals can apply since March 2026; confirm the current rule.

Larkya La is 5,106 m.

October and November, and March to May.

It is not recommended: rain, landslides and cloud affect the lower valley, and the road is often closed.

Sumber

Di sepanjang jalur

Penginapan, bantuan medis, air, dan pemandangan di setiap hari rute.

  1. 1. Kathmandu → Machha Khola

    • Tribhuvan International Airport · Bandara & transportasi · 1.340 m
  2. 2. Machha Khola → Jagat

    • Hot Springs · Alam · 816 m
    • Viewpoint of Ganesh Himal & landslide area · Titik pandang · 944 m
    • Punngpu · Alam · 1.310 m
    • Himalayan Tourist Guest House · Penginapan · 1.335 m
    • Manaslu Shani Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 1.353 m
    • Jagat Guest House · Penginapan · 1.346 m
    • Rubinala Inn · Penginapan · 1.340 m
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    • Hotel Chumvally Restaurant and Lodge · Penginapan · 862 m
    • Hotel Hilltop · Penginapan · 857 m
    • Manaslu Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 859 m
    • Hot Springs · Alam · 816 m
    • Mt. Everest Hotel · Penginapan · 879 m
    • Shangri La Hotel · Penginapan · 890 m
    • Sem Jang Ganesh Hotel · Penginapan · 888 m
    • River View Guest House · Penginapan · 881 m
    • Sangri La Hotel · Penginapan · 884 m
    • Viewpoint of Ganesh Himal & landslide area · Titik pandang · 944 m
    • 18 Saya Khola Family Guest House · Penginapan · 987 m
    • Royal Mountain Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 984 m
    • Budhi Gandaki Valley Gusethouse · Penginapan · 983 m
    • Thulodhunga Hotel and Lodge · Penginapan · 1.146 m
    • Punngpu · Alam · 1.310 m
    • Yaru Guest House · Penginapan · 1.326 m
    • Hosanna · Penginapan · 1.300 m
    • Yuru Khola · Penginapan · 1.279 m
    • Himalayan Tourist Guest House · Penginapan · 1.335 m
    • Manaslu Shani Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 1.353 m
    • Jagat Guest House · Penginapan · 1.346 m
    • Rubinala Inn · Penginapan · 1.340 m
  3. 3. Jagat → Deng

    • Jagat Health Unit · Medis · 1.335 m
    • Mongolian cottage · Penginapan · 1.334 m
    • Shrinki Guest House · Penginapan · 1.336 m
    • Viewpoint · Titik pandang · 1.978 m
    • Hotel Windy Valley & Garden · Penginapan · 1.873 m
    • Namgyal Guest House · Penginapan · 1.884 m
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    • Jagat Health Unit · Medis · 1.335 m
    • Mongolian cottage · Penginapan · 1.334 m
    • Shrinki Guest House · Penginapan · 1.336 m
    • Royal Guest House · Penginapan · 1.574 m
    • Philim village and lodge · Penginapan · 1.570 m
    • Hulchuki hotel and restaurant · Penginapan · 1.564 m
    • Gorkha view hotel · Penginapan · 1.562 m
    • Laprak Gurung Bamboo Cottage & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.633 m
    • Chum Nubri Ekle Bhatti Chisopi Guest House · Penginapan · 1.633 m
    • Ekelebhatti Long Bridge Guest House & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.611 m
    • Akley Bhatti Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 1.620 m
    • Kham-Sangbo Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 1.801 m
    • Nyak Phedi Guest House · Penginapan · 1.681 m
    • Viewpoint · Titik pandang · 1.978 m
    • New Pewa Guest House · Penginapan · 2.002 m
    • Hotel Windy Valley & Garden · Penginapan · 1.873 m
    • Namgyal Guest House · Penginapan · 1.884 m
  4. 4. Deng → Namrung

    • Health Post · Medis · 2.135 m
    • Nubri Four Season Resort · Penginapan · 2.616 m
    • Namrung Tibetan Guest House · Penginapan · 2.604 m
    • Namrung Guest House · Penginapan · 2.617 m
    • The River View Cottage · Penginapan · 2.599 m
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    • Manaslu Bamboo Hotel · Penginapan · 1.887 m
    • Shangrila Home · Penginapan · 1.869 m
    • Karma Hotel · Penginapan · 1.998 m
    • Hotel Singla Guest house · Penginapan · 2.006 m
    • Gapkaltal Guest House · Penginapan · 1.984 m
    • 500 a Night · Penginapan · 1.981 m
    • Bur Guest House · Penginapan · 2.090 m
    • The Bur Guest House · Penginapan · 2.090 m
    • Budhi Gandaki Hotel · Penginapan · 2.109 m
    • Ghap Cottage Guest House · Penginapan · 2.133 m
    • Gap Cottage · Penginapan · 2.135 m
    • Health Post · Medis · 2.135 m
    • Hotel Kyimolung · Penginapan · 2.161 m
    • Jungle Hotel K.L.S.P · Penginapan · 2.251 m
    • Organic Apple Farme Guest House · Penginapan · 2.545 m
    • Nubri Four Season Resort · Penginapan · 2.616 m
    • Namrung Tibetan Guest House · Penginapan · 2.604 m
    • Namrung Guest House · Penginapan · 2.617 m
    • The River View Cottage · Penginapan · 2.599 m
  5. 5. Namrung → Lho

    • Huge waterfall · Alam · 2.642 m
    • Lhaptang Guest House · Penginapan · 2.647 m
    • Himal chuli hotel · Penginapan · 2.825 m
    • Hotel Sherpa Lodge & Café - Magasin · Penginapan · 2.911 m
    • Hotel Blue Sky · Penginapan · 3.169 m
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    • Huge waterfall · Alam · 2.642 m
    • Lhaptang Guest House · Penginapan · 2.647 m
    • Himal chuli hotel · Penginapan · 2.825 m
    • Hotel Sherpa Lodge & Café - Magasin · Penginapan · 2.911 m
    • Tashi Delek Lodge · Penginapan · 2.940 m
    • Buddhi Gandaki Homestay and Teahouse · Penginapan · 2.998 m
    • New hotel Himalaya · Penginapan · 2.982 m
    • Norgyun Hotel · Penginapan · 3.012 m
    • Zambala Manaslu Sho Guest House · Penginapan · 3.036 m
    • Hamra Khaja Ghar Hotel · Penginapan · 3.036 m
    • Hotel Blue Sky · Penginapan · 3.169 m
  6. 6. Lho → Samagaun

    • Hill-top viewpoint towards Manaslu · Titik pandang · 3.328 m
    • Namasté Guest House · Penginapan · 3.506 m
    • Yetti · Penginapan · 3.510 m
    • Shanti Guest House · Penginapan · 3.510 m
    • The Happiness Guest House · Penginapan · 3.514 m
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    • Majestic Manaslu Cottages & Garden · Penginapan · 3.178 m
    • Tashi Delek Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 3.176 m
    • Lama Guest House · Penginapan · 3.187 m
    • Lho Norbu Hotel · Penginapan · 3.199 m
    • Hill-top viewpoint towards Manaslu · Titik pandang · 3.328 m
    • Namasté Guest House · Penginapan · 3.506 m
    • Yetti · Penginapan · 3.510 m
    • Shanti Guest House · Penginapan · 3.510 m
    • The Happiness Guest House · Penginapan · 3.514 m
    • Royal Ghorka hotel and sharing idea cafe · Penginapan · 3.515 m
    • Nubri Shyala Guest House · Penginapan · 3.515 m
  7. 7. Samagaun

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  8. 8. Samagaun → Samdo

    • Birendra Lake · Alam · 3.635 m
    • Little Tibet · Penginapan · 3.852 m
    • Cheese Karsay Lodge · Penginapan · 3.854 m
    • Yak Hotel · Penginapan · 3.845 m
    • Zambala Hotel · Penginapan · 3.855 m
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    • Tashi Delek Hotel · Penginapan · 3.522 m
    • Samsgaun Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 3.528 m
    • Peace Heaven Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 3.529 m
    • Tashi Yangchen Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 3.530 m
    • Norling · Penginapan · 3.527 m
    • Mount Manaslu Lodge · Penginapan · 3.530 m
    • Hotel Base Camp · Penginapan · 3.528 m
    • Boddhisattva Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 3.530 m
    • Joyful Hotel · Penginapan · 3.532 m
    • Mandala Hotel · Penginapan · 3.532 m
    • Birendra Lake · Alam · 3.635 m
    • Little Tibet · Penginapan · 3.852 m
    • Cheese Karsay Lodge · Penginapan · 3.854 m
    • Yak Hotel · Penginapan · 3.845 m
    • Zambala Hotel · Penginapan · 3.855 m
    • New Tashi Deleg · Penginapan · 3.851 m
    • Hotel SnowLion · Penginapan · 3.851 m
  9. 9. Samdo

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  10. 10. Samdo → Dharamsala

    • Larke Bazaar Hotel · Penginapan · 3.920 m
    • Mt. Manaslu View · Titik pandang · 4.327 m
    • Larke La Hotel & Lodge · Penginapan · 4.459 m
  11. 11. Dharamsala → Bimthang

    • Viewpoint · Titik pandang · 4.848 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktis · 4.387 m
    • Ponkar lake · Alam · 4.091 m
    • Hotel Gangar Manaslu & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.717 m
    • Ponkar Ganga Hotel · Penginapan · 3.700 m
    • Sushma Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.705 m
    • Cheers Lilita Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.707 m
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    • Zambala Hotel · Penginapan · 4.474 m
    • Peace Lodge · Penginapan · 4.478 m
    • Viewpoint · Titik pandang · 4.848 m
    • Drinking Water · Praktis · 4.387 m
    • Gurungseni Hotel and Restaurant · Penginapan · 4.389 m
    • 6G Brothers Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 4.387 m
    • Kusang Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 4.377 m
    • Ponkar lake · Alam · 4.091 m
    • Hotel Gangar Manaslu & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.717 m
    • Ponkar Ganga Hotel · Penginapan · 3.700 m
    • Sushma Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.705 m
    • Cheers Lilita Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.707 m
  12. 12. Bimthang → Tilije

    • Small waterfall · Alam · 2.992 m
    • The North Face · Penginapan · 2.266 m
    • Tibetan hotel · Penginapan · 2.274 m
    • Napa Valley · Penginapan · 2.269 m
    • Tilche Village Hotel · Penginapan · 2.261 m
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    • Purdi Himalayan Seven Sister Hotel · Penginapan · 3.045 m
    • Himlung Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 3.042 m
    • Small waterfall · Alam · 2.992 m
    • 7 Sisters Guest House · Penginapan · 2.711 m
    • New Himalayan cottage · Penginapan · 2.703 m
    • Nirvana Garden · Penginapan · 2.529 m
    • Larke Peak Guest House & Restaura · Penginapan · 2.527 m
    • Hotel Super View & Restaurant · Penginapan · 2.514 m
    • Manaslu hotel · Penginapan · 2.495 m
    • The North Face · Penginapan · 2.266 m
    • Tibetan hotel · Penginapan · 2.274 m
    • Napa Valley · Penginapan · 2.269 m
    • Tilche Village Hotel · Penginapan · 2.261 m
  13. 13. Tilije → Besisahar

    • Viewpoint · Titik pandang · 1.921 m
    • Crystal Guest House · Penginapan · 1.825 m
    • Hayat Guest House · Penginapan · 1.818 m
    • Hotel Gurkha's Inn & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.816 m
    • Manaslu Hotel Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.820 m
    • Hayenga Waterfall · Alam · 2.053 m
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    • Hotel Tilche · Penginapan · 2.263 m
    • River view · Penginapan · 2.257 m
    • Monastery Home stay · Penginapan · 2.203 m
    • Hotel California · Penginapan · 1.923 m
    • Viewpoint · Titik pandang · 1.921 m
    • 3 Sister Guest House · Penginapan · 1.887 m
    • Kangaroo · Penginapan · 1.882 m
    • Dafne Hotel · Penginapan · 1.881 m
    • Kingfisher · Penginapan · 1.874 m
    • Gyasumda Hotel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.877 m
    • Peaceful Hotel · Penginapan · 1.876 m
    • Crystal Guest House · Penginapan · 1.825 m
    • Hayat Guest House · Penginapan · 1.818 m
    • Hotel Gurkha's Inn & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.816 m
    • Manaslu Hotel Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.820 m
    • Hayenga Waterfall · Alam · 2.053 m
    • Tashi Delek Hotel · Penginapan · 1.809 m
    • Phulbari Hostel & Restaurant · Penginapan · 1.823 m
    • Manaslu Guest House · Penginapan · 1.813 m
  14. 14. Besisahar → Kathmandu

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