Trip Facts
Duration
13 Days
Group Size
2- 15
Max Altitude
5,135m.
Best Season
Mach-may and Sep-Nov
Trip Level
Challenging
Accommodation
Hotel-Camp
Transportation
Drive
Starts from
Kathmandu
End at
Kathmandu
Activity
Trekking-Climbing
Manaslu Circuit Trek is also called Manaslu Round Trek, which takes you to the border of Nepal and Tibet. Manaslu Circuit 14 days trek is 177 KM skirts the Manaslu massif over the pass down to Annapurna.
You will witness varied mountains during the trek, including more than ten peaks over 6,500m, a few over 7,000 and 8000m peaks. The highest point of this trek is Larkya La, with an elevation of 5,106m. This trek trail follows an ancient salt-trading route along the Budi Gandaki River.
Manaslu is the land of diversities: geography, climate, culture, and religions. Manaslu Circuit trek features the dramatically changing terrain, describing the enormity of nature and serenity of isolated routes. The gigantic Himalayan peaks of Manaslu are magnificently juxtaposed with ancient rivers that are furious in some parts and tame and serene in others.
Enjoy the remarkable beauty of Manaslu’s wilderness by discovering it on two feet. This Trek is challenging yet allows for gentle ascent, and as such, there is reasonable acclimatizing. You will start from a comfortable altitude and end on an arid snow-covered pass that nestles in the shadow of a mighty peak.
Also known as the Manaslu Circuit Trek, it is far less crowded than other classic treks and offers truly remote adventure. This trek features classic treks in Nepal: dramatic scenery, incredible suspension bridges, and crossing high mountain passes.
Permits: The government of Nepal has designated Manaslu as a restricted area. It means trekkers need to buy Restricted Area Permits (RAP) to enter the region. Besides (RAP), trekkers also need to purchase Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
Around Manaslu Trek for 14 days trial begins with an adventurous and long drive to Soti Khola from Kathmandu. The ride will take you to the green hills along the rivers with around 137.5 km, which takes about 8-9 hours the ride. From Soti Khola to Sama Gaon, there will be an adventurous and challenging trek and surprises you with a mesmerizing view of nature. Wandering into the dense forest of sal and bamboo, rapid Budi Gandaki Rivers, and wildfires, you will have a great experience. Fluttering prayer flags, mani stone, and chorten along the trial make your trek beyond the imagination. Playing with nature and enjoying the excellent view, you will reach Sama Gaon. in this village, you will spend an extra night to acclimatize and have some good hikes. This village is also the best place to see the mighty Manalsu from a distance. From Sama Gaon, you can hike to many places like Manaslu Base Camp, Birendra Lake, Pungyen Monastery, and many more.
Ahead following the rugged trail, you will reach Birendra lake, where we will stay in a temporary shelter and be ready to cross the pass. Another day we will lead you o Larkya La Pass (5,106 m/16,751 ft.) and descend to Bhimthang the same day. On this day, you will witness a wide range of Himalayas like Himlung Himal, Kang Guna, Annapurna II, etc. The trial will then descend down to Tilije, Tal, Syange and then drive back to Kathmandu via Besisahar.
Manaslu Circuit Trek is a moderate to hard trek that takes you through the remote and secluded terrain of the Himalayan region. This trek takes you around Mt. Manaslu, the eighth highest peak at 8,163m, and is known as the best kept Himalayan secret of Nepal. There are certain factors that calculate the difficulty of round Manaslu Trek.
This trek covers approximately 177km in the distance. Though the distance is achievable for experienced trekkers, the rugged and remote terrain still presents some challenges. You can conveniently accomplish the trek if you can walk 15 – 20km on a daily basis.
It won’t be a bothering matter when you realize that an average person can walk 5km per hour. Without a doubt, the most challenging part of the Manaslu trek is its altitude. In fact, if it were not for the altitude, this trek would be just an easy multi-day hike.
Altitude factors should not be taken lightly, as they may invite fatal threats. The Manaslu round trial starts from Arughat at 900m and climbs steadily as the path makes its way to Larkya La Pass (5,135m).
The best solution to altitude threats is to walk at a gradual pace. Also, make sure that your itinerary has sufficient days for acclimatization.
The best time to go for the Manaslu Circuit Trek is in (February – late May) in spring and (September – late November) in autumn. The weather tends to remain stable in spring and autumn, with clearer views. But the pattern doesn’t remain the same.
Manaslu Circuit Trek in Spring
Spring month starts from March and continues up until May. You will feel excellent, and temperatures at high altitudes are still cold during the early season. The tea houses and lodges start to initiate in an alpine zone that was closed during the winter. You can easily cross the Larke La Pass without any difficulties in this season. Forest inside Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Area starts to blossom, giving the forest new greener looks, which feel amazing. You will get a chance to see many exotic and even endangered wildlife on the way to trek.
Around mid-spring, the temperature in lower elevations starts to rise, and it will be even hotter in late spring. Still, the upper elevation is perfect to trek during this weather. You will experience the blossom of flowers in the entire lush green forest in late spring. Green hills and snow-capped mountains in the backdrop view are amazingly stunning.
If you are wandering in lower elevation, we will recommend you wear sunscreen, a sunhat, and sunglasses as sunlight can be strong. During the trek, we will recommend wearing sunglasses as the direct sun to white snow causes difficulties. Spring is the best season to trek Manaslu Circuit.
Manaslu Circuit Trek in Summer
June to August months fall in the summer season in Nepal and also known as the monsoon or rainy season. During this season, you will experience the super-hot in the lower region, especially in the eastern region of the Terai and Hilly region.
The month of June is the pre-monsoon period, and temperature declines during the downpours and thrives on sunny days. Clouds are most likely cover majestic views of mountains, but you may see mountains occasionally. From July to August, you will experience frequent rainfall in Manaslu Trek. Flight cancellation happens during these months.
As Nepal is located in a hilly area, there will be a chance to occur landslide problems during monsoon seasons. If you decide to trek in this season, just be sure to take precautions and safety measures. Your trek will be memorable if you have a proper guide who knew the route well as this is the offseason, so there will be few lodges that remain open in this weather condition.
Manaslu Circuit Trek in Autumn
The autumn season starts from September to November when the monsoon is just leaving its effect. But still, the possibility of rainfall is high in the first two weeks.
Rain steadily decreases, and moderately skies become clear where the green rich forest and stunning snow-capped mountain views will come to life. During the season, the trek route will be perfect with not much wind or clouds resulting in the best view of nature and mountains.
The autumn season is also the perfect time of the year, and many Nepalese festivals fall in this season. Taking part in local culture and celebrations is an experience not to be missed. During the late autumn, you will encounter cool weather at high altitudes.
The number of tourists will slowly decrease in late autumn. Even the weather is cold; it doesn’t affect the spectacular view of the mountains.
Manaslu Circuit Trek in Winter
December to February is the winter season in Nepal. It is moderately cold at high altitudes, but the perspectives of the landscape are crystal clear.
In mid-winter, massive snowfall will make your trek tough or impossible sometimes. Larke La Pass is yet possible to cross before thick snow seal it down. These high-altitude passes will be excessively challenging at this time. You can pass the trail but only with the best trekking gears.
The lodges will be closed this season, and you may have to camp at some stops. As the weather at a high altitude is challenging, it will add to the adventure. In the late winter, the temperature starts to improve. The snow deposits begin to meltdown, and wildflowers start to blossom everywhere at the lower altitudes.
When you are planning for high altitude trekking, many factors will be considered. This includes route, best time, duration, and the number of pax. Whether you are budget dependent or not, it is good to consider how much you want to pay for the trip and what is the actual cost. The cost of this trek is based on how much you want to be comprehensive.
On average, this trek will take around 13 -14 days, and the cost will be somehow high compared to other treks because this is a restricted area. This cost will be between USD 1355, to USD 1435, PP and the cost will included All the ground transportation, accommodation,food during the trekking, permits, Guide,porter, insurance, 2 night Hotel in kathamndu on BB, Basis, Airpot pick up and drop etc.
The cost of the Manalsu Circuit depends on the seasons and the number of days you spend in this region. During this trek, you will need three kinds of permits issued by the Government of Nepal.
Restricted Area Permit
Manaslu trek permit costs USD100 for the first seven days and USD15. each additional day from September to November.
Manaslu trek permit costs USD 75. for the first seven days and USD10 for each extra day from December to August.
The entry fee for Nepalese is Rs.100 per person, for SAARC Rs.1,000 per person, and for other Nationals Rs.3,000 per person.
The entry fee for Nepalese is USD 1 per person, for SAARC USD.10 per person, and for other Nationals Rs.3,000 per person.
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. BB
Day 2: preparation day, city tour, etc. BB
Day 3: Drive to Machha Khola (900m) 9/10 hrs. BLD
Day 4: Trek machha khola to Jagat (1340m) 7/8 hrs. BLD
Day 5: Trek Jagat to Deng (1860m) 7/8 hrs. BLD
Day 6: Trek Deng to Namrung (2630m) to 7/8hrs. BLD
Day 7: Trek Namrung to Lho (3180m) 6/7hrs. BLD
Day 8: Trek Lho to Samagaon(3520m) 5/6hrs. BLD
Day 9: for Acclimatization Day. BLD
Day 10: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m) 4/5 hrs. BLD
Day 11: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460m) 3/4 hrs. BLD
Day 12: Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang (3,720m) via Larkya La Pass (5,160m) 9/10 hrs. BLD
Day 13: Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1953m) 7/8hrs. BLD
Day 14: Drive Dharapani to Besisahar (760m) BLD
Day 15: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (7-8 hours) BB.
Day 16: Free day or fly back home According to your plan.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Before commencing the trekking we should know what we should carry with us for trekking. This is the most important thing to know, it makes our trekking or traveling massively better. Travel is joining with life however life joins with safety. Every step must be safe that's why safety first then action. some of the checking lists are mentioned below.
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. BB
Day 2: preparation day, city tour, etc. BB
Day 3: Drive to Machha Khola (900m) 9/10 hrs. BLD
Day 4: Trek machha khola to Jagat (1340m) 7/8 hrs. BLD
Day 5: Trek Jagat to Deng (1860m) 7/8 hrs. BLD
Day 6: Trek Deng to Namrung (2630m) to 7/8hrs. BLD
Day 7: Trek Namrung to Lho (3180m) 6/7hrs. BLD
Day 8: Trek Lho to Samagaon(3520m) 5/6hrs. BLD
Day 9: for Acclimatization Day. BLD
Day 10: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m) 4/5 hrs. BLD
Day 11: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460m) 3/4 hrs. BLD
Day 12: Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang (3,720m) via Larkya La Pass (5,160m) 9/10 hrs. BLD
Day 13: Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1953m) 7/8hrs. BLD
Day 14: Drive Dharapani to Besisahar (760m) BLD
Day 15: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (7-8 hours) BB.
Day 16: Free day or fly back home According to your plan.
Our Nepalese support team will take you to the airport for your flight home. (Or stay longer for short tours such as a game drive at National parks, do some wild-water rafting, mountain flight, a Tibet tour, or even mountain biking).
NOTE: This is not a fixed itinerary therefore can be always changed and modified to our client's wishes and needs. For further information and suitable offer kindly contact us at buddirajrai@gmail.com OR simply click on the inquiry or booking button on this page.
Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, our airport representative will receive you outside the terminal hall. Look for your name in display card. He will greet you and transfer you to the designated hotel.
After hotel check-in and some refreshments, we will make a quick-tip meeting to discuss about the trip. You can any questions regarding the trip.
After discussion, you can walk around the streets of Thamel to get acquainted with local environment and lifestyle.
Evening: Join welcome dinner in Nepalese cultural restaurant where we will introduce you to the authentic Nepali cuisine with cultural shows.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Dinner
Note: If you arrive Kathmandu in evening, the pre-trip discussion will be held the next day.
After breakfast, you will proceed on a Kathmandu city sightseeing tour on a private vehicle. Kathmandu have still much more to offer despite its ravage in the devastating earthquake in 2015.
Today you will visit the following UNESCO designated world heritage sites in Kathmandu:
Swaymabhunath: 2,000 years old monkey temple which is sacred for both Hindus and Buddhists. You have to walk via a long set of stairs to reach the top of the hill where this revered site is located. Swayambhunath commands a 360-degree view of Kathmandu and its surrounding emerald hills.
Boudhanath Stupa: A sacred UNESCO site dedicated to Buddhist followers. It is the largest Buddhist Mandala in the world. The premises of Stupa house many traditional Gompas hung with strings of multi-colored prayer flags.
Pashupatinath: Most sacred site for Hindu devotees dedicated to supreme god Shiva. Here you can witness cremating process of Hindu bodies along the bank of the holy Bagmati River.
Durbar Square: The ancient Royal Palace of Nepal with centuries-old temples and architecture.
Visiting these sites will provide you a clear picture of Nepal’s culture and bygone era.
Wake up early and enjoy a fine breakfast. Then, you will go on a drive to Arughat which takes about 8 hours on a tourist bus. On the way, you will get the opportunity to admire the magnificent views of countryside scenery, lush mid-hill geography, and gushing river originated from the Himalayas and glaciers.
You will drive on a paved road from Kathmandu to DhadingBensi, the district headquarter of Dhading. From here, the drive to Arughat will be on a rough and bumpy road.
Overnight in Arughat
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the starting day trek. You will trek to SotiKhola which takes about six hours. The trail is quite gentle and goes through terraced fields and forests. At 815m, SotiKhola is a picturesque village surrounded by lush forest and terraced fields.
Overnight in SotiKhola
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner After spending a night at SotiKhola, you will hike towards, LabuBensi at 884m through shady Sal forest. It takes around 6 hours with gradual ascends and descends to reach LabuBesi.
Overnight in LabuBesi
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we walk through different Gurung villages and comes across Tatopani (natural hot spring). After the hot spring, the trail climbs and then crosses the Buri Gandaki River on a suspension bridge to reach the village of Dovan,
Overnight in Dovan
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, the trail climbs on a rugged and rocky trail to YariKhola. Next, we walk alongside the river and cross to the west bank of the river, and further walk along the river to reach the village of Jagat. Jagat marks as the starting point of the Manaslu Conservation Area and here you will find Tibetan influenced village marked by mani walls.
Overnight in Jagat
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today the trail climbs on a rugged rocky trail up to Salleri. Here you will get a good view of Siring Himal.
The trail then drops down to Gurung Village of Setibas. From here, you will continue upstream; following the new route to Manaslu via Ngyuak to Philim at 1550m. Next, you will hike to Serson via the village of Tsum.
Overnight in Serson
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, the trail enters on a steep uninhabited gorge and climbs down through grassy slopes filled with tall pine trees. The trail then hangs on a cliff crossing the BudhiGandaki and crosses a bamboo forest to reach Deng Khola.
From here, you will walk for a while and re-cross the Budi Gandaki River. Walking through a stream, you will climb before dropping down to ShringKhola to cross it. A final steep climb will take you to the village of Ghap.
At Ghap, you will discover many carving of Buddha in various meditative poses.
Overnight Ghap
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, you will continue following the BudhiGandaki River with the lush forest of fir and rhododendron trees which in a state of bloom changes the trail into an earthy paradise.
You will come across the Tibetan Influenced community and reach Namrung, the permit checkpoint. After getting permits checked, you will continue through small villages, and after a little bit of climb up, the trail leads you to Lho.
Lho commands a superb view of Mt. Shringi, Ganesh, and Mt. Manaslu.
Overnight in Lho
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today the trail drops down a little bit and then climbs again. On the way, you will pass a small Tibetan Nepali village where you can perceive the Tibetan culture and lifestyle.
The hike to SamaGaon is further glorified by the remarkable views of Mt. Manaslu, ManalsuGalcier, NadiChuli Peak, Naike Peak, and many more.
Overnight in SamaGaon
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the first scheduled acclimatization day on Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Mountain experts suggest staying active throughout the acclimatization day: Climb high and sleep low for better adjustment to a thin atmosphere.
Today, you will hike to Manalsu Base Camp and explore the grandeur of Base Camp.
Overnight in SamaGaon
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After two night stay at Samagon, you will climb to BudhiGandaki River. On the way, you will see a giant stream crashing on the Rocky River bed. Passing through many Buddhist Mani Walls and climbing gradually, you will reach the picturesque settlement of Samdo.
Overnight in Samdo
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, you will continue down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over the BudhiGandaki and start walking upward. Upon crossing two streams and enjoy the LarkyaGalcier, you will walk around the valley of the SalkaKhola and then ascend again to the stone huts (4,450m), which is typically not a lodge but a kind of shelter, also known as Dharmasala.
Today, you will walk for just 4 – 5 hours which will buy more time for acclimatization and relaxation.
Overnight in Dharmasala
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the most significant part of round Manaslu Trek. You will start with a short climb which takes you to the north side of Larkya Glaciers from where you can catch the best views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak.
Then you will walk across the moraine and make a gentle climb followed by a steep ascend in the final part of the pass.
The Larkya Pass commands an excellent view of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru, Manaslu, and Annapurna.
The downhill journey is quite long but a looming Mt. Manaslu along the trail will overwhelm you and push you forward.
Overnight in Bimthang
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Bimthang presents an outstanding panorama of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung, Himlung, and Cheo Himal.
The day starts with a descend to cross a high pasture (sangureKharka). You will cross a bridge over DudhKhola and walk through dense rhododendron forest before following a narrow valley until Karche– the highest cultivated land of the valley.
Then you will walk across the fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. Further descending down to the riverbank, a short hike further will take you to the village of Gho. You can either spend the night here or walk further to Tilije where better options of accommodations are available.
Overnight in Tilije
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, you will ascend on a small ridge and walk through a stone-paved trail as it passes through a charming settlement. Crossing the bridge voerDudhKhola and climbing through the Mani wall, you will reach Thonje village.
Further walking through the police checkpoint, you will continue down to DharapaniAtDharapani, you will join the classic Annapurna Circuit Trail.
Next, you will walk down to Kare village and cross a bridge over MarshyangdiKhola to reach the village of Taal.
Overnight in Taal
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today is the last day of the trek. You will follow the trail to Chaymje village crossing the MarshyangdiKhola one more time. The valley widens up with lush fields and villages perched on a high ridge. You will drop down continuously through rhododendron and pine forest to Syange.
Overnight in Syange
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, you will drive back to Kathmandu from Syange to conclude your trip. The driving route offers one more opportunity to enjoy the vastness of the mid-hill geography of Nepal.
Once in Kathmandu, you will be escorted back to the hotel. Take a well-deserved rest in a comfortable bed.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Today you can spend your day exploring the landmarks of Kathmandu which you have missed on Day02. Also, you can catch up with last-minute shopping.
Evening: You will attend the farewell dinner hosted by us to celebrate the successful completion of the trip.
Overnight in Kathmandu
Included Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Your adventure holiday in Nepal comes to an end today. Our airport representative will transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport right on the scheduled time.
Farewell!!!
Hope to See You Again!!!
highvisionadventuretrek suggest above 15 year old people for manaslu circuit trek.
Yes, basic previous trekking experience is necessary for the Manaslu circuit trek.
5106m is the highest Altitude ( larkya Pass ) from the sea level, and is the highest altitude during this manaslu circuit trek.
It is located in the Northwest part of Nepal, Gorkha and Manang district, Nepal.
During this trekking, you can go to Manaslu base camp on acclimatization day at Samagaun. it takes 4-5hrs hiking up and downhill to Manaslu base camp.
8,163mtr high. It is the 8th highest mountain in the world.
On the first day, you can drive Kathmandu to Arughat by private or local jeep or bus for 8-9hours and start trek to the Manaslu circuit trail.
March-May and September - November is the Best season for Manaslu circuit trekking.
Manaslu circuit is a restricted area so you need a(SPECIAL PERMIT) which is issued by the Government of Nepal and Manaslu conservation area permit, TIMS, and local permit as well.
Manaslu circuit trail is known as the virgin trekking trail in Nepal. by its beautiful panoramic views of the Himalayas and breathtaking landscape attract you to visit here. during this trekking, you can visit a lot of cultural places like a Buddhist monastery, Hindu temple, and beautiful BIRENDRA LAKE, and many more. so the Manaslu circuit trekking trail is worth it.
During the Manaslu circuit trekking, you will gain approximately 200mtr to 800mtr every day.
It takes 16 days in total (KTM-Manaslu circuit trekking- KTM)
All kinds of meals are available as per your order, traditional foods are also available during the Manaslu circuit trekking.
If you get ill during trekking firstly you can tell your guide about your sickness they will help what you should do for.
Yes, you need to join the group for the Manaslu circuit trekking because the Manaslu is a restricted area the government of Nepal cant issue a single permit for the Manaslu area.
Trekking route in Nepal are spread over Hilly and mountainous Region. Because of that, this trekking route has different temperature.
Spring season:
The spring season is march to April one of the best Season for trekking in Nepal.
The temperature during this season maximum 12 Degrees to minimum 6 Degrees during Manaslu Circuit trek.
Summer season:
The summer season in Nepal is May to August. During this season the weather will relatively cold at night. The temperature during this time Maximum 22 Degrees to minimum 15 Degrees During Manaslu circuit trek.
Autumn Season:
The Autumn Season is September to November this season is also the best time for trekking like spring season. This two season spring and autumn season are the most suitable time for Manaslu circuit trek. At this season the Temperature will reaches maximum 15 degrees to minimum 5 Degrees
Winter seasons:
The winter in Nepal is December to February. This season is cold and snowing season. It is a difficult season for trekking as compared to other season. The temperature range will go maximum 5degree to below -15 degrees. During Manaslu circuit trek.
