Name: Manaslu Circuit Trek
SKU: 2931
Price: 875 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (6 reviews)

Duration

17 Days

DIFFICULTY

Difficult

GROUP SIZE

2-10

MAX. ALTUITUDE

5160 m

Overview

Trek to foothills of the eighth highest mountain in the world, Mount Manaslu (8163m), on the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Manaslu Circuit Trekking offers a uniquely adventurous and natural experience that navigates the northern front of the Mansiri Himalayas. The mixture of the quaint surrounding, cultural villages, and arduous trail make Manaslu Circuit a favorite among many trekkers. Opened for international tourists in 1991, this Manaslu region trek introduces the Tsum valley settlements as well.

Trek Highlights

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu
Undertake one of the longest treks in Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit Trek
Relish the views of the Manaslu Himalayan ranges including the Mt. Manaslu (8163m)
Cross one of the highest passes in Nepal, Larkya La Pass (5160m)

Manaslu Circuit Trek Overview

The 17-day Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal commences upon your arrival in Kathmandu followed by a sightseeing tour of the historic Kathmandu valley. You’ll get to explore some of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swoyambhunath. Afterward, the trip advances 141km northwest to Soti Khola in the Gorkha district. The trek officially begins at Soti Khola and gradually advances along the forested path inside Manaslu Conservation Area.

The anti-clockwise trail passes through numerous ethnically rich villages namely Macha Khola, Jagat, Deng, Namrung, and Sama Gaon to Manaslu Base Camp (4440m). After exploring the base camp area, you’ll trek west to Samdo and Dharmasala villages. The trek moves further west and advances into Annapurna Conservation Area via the high pass of Larkya La Pass (5,160m), also the highest point of the trek. The trek concludes at Syange village. You’ll descend through Bimthang, Tilje, and Tal villages en route to Syange.

Some of the scenic Himalayas visible throughout the trail are Himalchuli (7893m), Ganesh Himal (7422m) and the mighty Manaslu peak. During this trek, you will be required to carry the permits for both Manaslu Conservation Area and the ACAP region. Manaslu Circuit Trek is also considered the best alternative for Annapurna Circuit trekking. This trek accessible during spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov) seasons.

Manaslu Circuit Trek navigates around some of the most off-beat trails in Nepal. For such an adventure, you need expert guidance and assistance. As such, we, at Nepal Treks, make sure that your trip is worth your while. We offer various transportation, accommodation, and guides to suit your travel needs in this Manaslu Trekking Package.

Cost Includes

Airport pick up and drop off by a private vehicle
3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu at 3-star category hotel with breakfast in twin sharing basis
Kathmandu Valley sightseeing (Private vehicle and English-speaking guide)
Kathmandu to Machhi Khola and Besisahar to Kathmandu transport by a bus
ACAP (Annapurna Conversation Area Permit) and MCAP ( Manaslu Conversation Area Permit restricted area permits
An experienced English-speaking guide and his all expenses including insurance during the trekking
Porter (1 porter for 2 trekkers and carries 15kgs to 20 kgs) and their all expenses including insurance
Bed and Breakfast during the trek
Trekking route map
First aid kit
All the government and company service charges

Cost Excludes

International airfare
Travel Insurance
Nepal visa fee
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu except for complimentary dinners
Lunch and dinner during the trek
Personal expenses (WIFI, bar bills, laundry, electricity charges for the gadgets, hot shower, hot water, etc)
Tipping for guide(s), porter (s), driver(s)
Anything does not include in the inclusion list.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) | Welcome Dinner

Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will warmly receive you at the airport and bring you to your hotel. After checking-in, you will meet your guide and discuss the trip. In the evening, your guide will take your for a welcome dinner at one of the finest diners in Kathmandu.

Altitude
1300 mM

Accommodation
Hotels

Meals
D

Duration
3-4 Hours Hours
Day 2 :
Kathmandu Sightseeing and Restricted Area Permit procedure

While your guide is preparing your permits for Manaslu Conservation Area and ACAP, you’ll embark on a sightseeing tour of the Kathmandu Valley. Explore some of its unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You’ll get to visit the age-old Kathmandu Durbar Square, the Buddhist sites of Swoyambhunath and Boudhanath, and the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath. You can also prepare for the trek and buy equipment that are necessary for the trip.

Altitude
1300 mM

Accommodation
Hotels

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 3 :
Drive from Kathmandu to Machhi Khola (930 m)

After an early breakfast, you’ll embark on a scenic road journey to the northwest of Kathmandu. You’ll commute through the Trishuli Highway and numerous gorges to reach the quaint village of Arughat. The trek officially begins at Arughat. After a brief rest, you’ll start trekking and advance to Soti Khola village in Gorkha district for an overnight stay.

Altitude
930 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
7-8 Hours Hours
Day 4 :
Trek from Machha Khola (930m) to Jagat (1290 m)

Leaving Machha Khola, the trek will advance to the northern village of Jagat. The narrow trail passes through Tharo Khola before reaching Khorlabensi. A short hike from here, you’ll arrive at the natural hot spring of Tatopani. You’ll cross Budhi Gandaki River and arrive at Dobhan. Crossing another bridge over the Yaru Khola, you arrive at Tharo Bharyang. After a short trek along the Budi Gandaki River, you’ll arrive at Jagat.

Altitude
1290 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
5-6 Hours Hours
Day 5 :
Trek from Jagat to Deng (1860m)

You’ll begin the day by climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri and then descend to Sirdibas. The trail continues upstream towards a long suspension bridge in Philim. From here, the trail continues north and advances along the millet fields to arrive at Ekle Bhatti. You’ll cross the Budhi Gandaki River and walk across the thick bamboo forests en route to Deng.

Altitude
1860 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 6 :
Trek from Deng to Namrung (2540m)

From Deng, the trail goes upward and crosses Budhi Gandaki River and climb towards Rana. You’ll continue upwards and head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. En route, you’ll make a brief stop at Prok village which offers a beautiful sight of Shringi Himal (7161m). After crossing Budi Gandaki several times and passing Buddhist monasteries, you’ll make your way towards Namrung.

Altitude
2540 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
5-6 Hours Hours
Day 7 :
Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaon (3390m)

Leaving Namrung, the trail advances towards Sama Gaon. En route, you will get some great views of Ganesh Himal (7422m), Shringi Himal (7161m), and Himal Chuli (7893). You’ll make your way towards Lihi, a Buddhist village with many chortens and barley terrace fields. The trail crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal and further pass through Sho, Lho, and Shyala villages to arrive at Sama Village. The Manaslu (8163m) will be visible from here.

Altitude
3390 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 8 :
Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4400m)

A hike up to Manaslu base camp makes a great day trip from Samagaon. You’ll rather walk easy and acclimatize en route. The walk up from Samagaon to Manaslu Base Camp and back may take around 5 hours. The base camp serves as a vantage point to witness the entire Manaslu range and Mt. Himal Chuli (7893m). You can also visit the serene Birendra Lake on the way to the base camp. After exploring the base camp, you’ll trek back to Samagaon.

Altitude
4400 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 9 :
Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3690m)

From Samagaon, you’ll make your way towards Samdo village. Leaving Samagaon, the trail passes through Budhi Gandaki River and advances towards Larkya La Trail. You’ll pass through several Mani walls to arrive at Kermo Kharka. From here, you’ll cross the river before making your way to Samdo via Kyonggma Kharka.

Altitude
3690 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
5-6 Hours Hours
Day 10 :
Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4460m)

Leaving Samdo, you’ll continue along the Larkya La trail and cross Budhi Gandaki River to arrive at Syacha Khola. You can also enjoy the views of the Naike Peak (6211m) as you head west. En route, the trail offers a beautiful sight of Larkya Glacier before climbing up to Dharmasala. Dharmasala is also known as Larkya Phedi.

Altitude
4460 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 11 :
Trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang (3590m) via Larkya La Pass (5160m)

Today is the toughest part of the trek as you leave Dharmasala and climb Larkya La Pass (5160m). From Dharmasala, you’ll ascend along the valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers while enjoying the scenic sights of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak (6249m). The last section of the pass encounters a steep climb from where you can enjoy the outstanding views of Himlung, Cheo, Manaslu, and Annapurna ranges. From here, you’ll descend towards Bimthang village.

Altitude
5160 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 12 :
Trek from Bimthang to Tilije (2300m)

Bimthang offers the great sights of Mt. Manaslu (8163m), Lamjung Himal (6983m), Himlung Himal (7126m), and Cheo Himal (6812m). You’ll start descending and cross high pasture land to arrive at Sangure Kharka. The trail will invite you with thick rhododendron bushes and tall Sal trees. Leaving Sangure, you’ll trek to Kharche and walk further west to arrive at Gho. The Tilije village lies close to Gho.

Altitude
2300 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 13 :
Trek from Tilije to Dharapani and Drive to Besisahar

Leaving Tilije, you’ll make your way south to the village of Tal. From here, you’ll leave Manaslu region and enter the pristine Annapurna Conservation Area. You’ll encounter numerous exotic flora and fauna endemic to the Annapurna region. You’ll make your way across Dudh Khola and trek to Thonje village. After getting your permits checked at Dharapani, you’ll trek further down to Karte village.

Altitude
1680 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
6-7 Hours Hours
Day 14 :
Drive back to Kathmandu From Besisahar

You’ll leave Tal and follow the trail to Chamje village. Crossing Marshyangdi River, you’ll arrive at the wide terrace fields and culturally rich villages. You’ll be walking along the rhododendron and pine forests to reach Syange. Thereon, you will pass Jagat to head further south. The Marshyangdi River will be a constant companion throughout the trek.

Altitude
1150 mM

Accommodation
Tea Houses

Meals
B

Duration
5-6 Hours Hours
Day 15 :
Departure from Kathmandu

We’ll drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport so you can catch your scheduled flight back home. As the adventurous journey comes to an end, you can prepare to plan for other trips or future visits in the country.

Altitude
1300 mM

Accommodation
Not Included

Meals
B

Duration
3-4 Hours Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Manaslu Circuit Trek difficulty is generally considered moderately challenging. Trekkers will need to traverse through taxing terrains to achieve their goal of completing the Manaslu Circuit. The rugged and remote landscapes of the region require a long duration of the walk.

Generally speaking, the cost of the Manaslu Circuit Trek will be between $1,500 USD to $2,500 USD. This includes the cost of your guide, permits, and accommodation. If you are planning on doing the trek in the off-season (November to April), then you can expect to pay a little less.

5 of 5 | 6 Reviews

Paitra kongsup

Thailand | 23/05/2023

When we first landed in Nepal there were many options of trekking in Nepal. In the end, we choose the Manaslu circuit trek. As this was our first trek we were excited . The way to Manaslu was very challenging but our trek was organized in such a way that we didn't feel any obstruction to travel this was all possible due to our travel agency Nepal Treks and Tour. so I recommend you to contact Nepal Treks and tour while performing any trekking activities in Nepal

5 of 5

Areerat Kalyaphas

thailand | 23/05/2023

We did the Manaslu Circuit Trek in April 2019, and it was one of the best experiences we've ever had. The Trek itself is absolutely stunning. The scenery we passed through on a day-to-day basis was exceptional, and the trek was quiet and remote. It was hard work, with some long days of walking, but we wanted a challenge and it felt so good to complete it.

5 of 5

Igor Karlinski

Uk | 23/05/2023

Having recently returned from a wonderful trip around the Manaslu Circuit, I found Nepal Treks and Tour to be extremely well organized with great communication from first contact right through til we got home. Feedback was sought and taken into consideration using each client to improve for the next. The guides and porters used were of the highest quality with each having the proper equipment and were all extremely attentive.

5 of 5

Pawek Michak Kurek

poland | 23/05/2023

we have done several treks in Nepal but the Manaslu circuit was the most beautiful trek we had ever done. This trek was challenging but our guide and potters helped at every movement this was possible due to our travel agency Nepal treks and tour. I found that this company was more responsible and kind to their clients than that other companies so I recommend other traveler like me to contact Nepal Treks and Tour while performing any trekking activities in Nepal.

5 of 5

Valaulta Flurin

USA | 23/05/2023

This trek is one of the most popular treks among the tourist. This trek is one of the most challenging treks in Nepal. While we were doing this trek we were trapped but Nepal Treks and Tour our travel agency helped us and rescued us so I recommend choosing Nepal Treks and Tour while doing any trekking activities in Nepal.

5 of 5