Faqs Manaslu Circuit Trek

For various important reason the Upper Manaslu remains as Restricted Areas in Nepal. The first is due to close border with Tibet / China, where some trekkers might wander and enter the frontier. The next is to preserve its natural beauty of flora and fauna, allowing only limited trekkers in the best seasons of the year.

The other reason is to make Upper Manaslu from Jagat village onwards, as a special area. So only trekkers in group can visit with proper guide and booking with authorized local trekking agencies. 

Yes and No, the altitude gains at slow and gradual pace as walk progresses and stopping at designated overnight lodges. At certain altitude helps and support to get acclimatize, the only toughest part of the trek. Is steep long climb to the top of Larke-La Pass, the highest point of the adventure? The hardest walk is just for one day, as well on the first day of trek from Machha Khola to Jagat. Although the altitude does not effect, but walking a long distance can make the trek strenuous for some people. The rest of the trip is pleasant and easier with few uphill and downhill climb.

Yes, nearly all lodges have the facilities of hydroelectricity, some few small villages runs the electricity by solar-power. All trekkers needs to pay extra for charging each electronic gadgets as per hour basis at minimum reasonable cost.


Nearly all overnight stop lodge and guest-house have the facilities of internet and Wi-Fi. But sometime on the mountain the connection is quite slow and disturbing due to terrain and weather wise. 

The foods on every meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner are amazingly of best quality, prepared with care and hygienic. All lodge restaurants serves as per the food menu wise on La Carte basis or Set meals of Nepali Dal Bhat (boiled / steamed rice with lentil soup and mild vegetable curry served with pickles).

The foods on the menu includes from Continental, Chinese, Indian to Nepali, some restaurants on treks also provides bakery items as well.

Most popular is Nepali Dal / Bhat, noodle soup or fried noodle with veg and eggs or meats, Mo-Mo dumpling stuffed with meats or vegetable is also popular dishes found on the treks. 

It is very important and necessary that all trekkers requires Travel and Medical Insurance. Which should be purchased after or before booking the respective trekking programs with Haven Holidays Nepal. The insurance should be made in your own home countries, which is much easier than in Nepal.

The travel and medical insurance should cover all needful transportation required on emergency evacuation by any means of transportation and using helicopter service. As well all medical expenses, if the trip is delayed and get cancelled due to political disturbance and strikes. As well if the trek needs to be rerouted to other areas in some cases due to bad weather and road conditions. 

Manaslu Circuit Trek takes at least 14 days to complete. If you go with more flexible itinerary, it takes 15/16 days to successfully accomplish your Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

These 15 days are allocated like this: day one for arrival and other rest of the 13 days will be for the real trekking days in the mountain. Out of them, one particular day will be for acclimatization at Samagaon (3530m) before we go for crossing Larkya La Pass (5160m). This acclimatization day at Samagaon is very essential to let your body adjust new elevation and the surrounding before you go above 5000m. It is the same thing like people do in Everest Base Camp Trek at Namche Bazaar (3440m) and Dingboche (4410m) for two days before heading for Everest Base Camp(5163m) and Kalapatthar (5545m). 

Actually, 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary is very tight schedule and those who have got very sound stamina with high level of confidence can accomplish it or the moderate trekkers need at least 15 or 16 days for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Have 15 or 16 days for your Manaslu Circuit Trek and celebrate this adventure trekking in Nepal is restricted area between Nepal and Tibet. In fact, this trekking trip is distinctly different from other trekking trails like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and even Everest Base Camp Trek. 

Ascending above 5000m is always challenging for the trekkers and same goes with Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal. Manaslu Circuit Trek takes the trekkers up to 5160m that is Larkya La Pass, one of the highest mountain passes of the world and offers the absolute thrills of adventure with true remoteness. 

Manasalu Circuit Trek is a very challenging trek in the sense that: 

- The trekking trail is located in one of the wildest and remotest areas of Nepal 

- Vast and hardest landscapes with tough ups and downs 

- Deep gorges to cross, descend and ascend 

- Hard to find right and luxury accommodation during the trek 

- Restricted area trekking in Nepal between the border of Tibet and Nepal 

- Sometimes, encounter with weather extremes like heavy rain an heavy snowfall 

- Lack of luxury transportation 

- Crossing Larkya La Pass (5160m) one of the highest passes of the world 

However, if you dare to face all these challenges, you will easily conquer over Manaslu Circuit Trek and Larkya La pass as well with marvelous experiences of adventure trekking with astonishing mountain views in Nepal. 

Manaslu Circuit Trek Package cost ranges between USD 1500 to 1600 depending on what type of package you go with like: full board meal and BB basis. Actually, if you want a full board meal and accommodation package, the cost will be like around USD 1600 and if you go with only BB ( Breakfast and Bed basis, the cost will be even less than USD 1500, may be like USD 1300-1400 for 15/16 days itinerary. 

The full board package cost means, it includes the following things : 

• All Arrival and Departure transfers from airport to airport.
  
• Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu with all meals (BLD) 
• Transport Kathmandu to Machha-Khola and from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Bhesisar.
• Twin-sharing accommodation on best available lodges/Guesthouse includes Breakfast. And you go with a full Board meal it means Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are added 
• Service of guide and Porter as per the size of the group (It means, two people and one porter)
• Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides and porters.
• Applicable Special Trekking Permits for Restricted Areas, include MCAP, ACAP and TIMS.
• Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor 
wounds and sickness.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

If you choose only half board package, then, the trek package includes only :

• All Arrival and Departure transfers from airport to airport.
• Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu with Bed and Breakfast only  
• Transport Kathmandu to Machha-Khola and from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Bhesisar.
• Twin-sharing accommodation on best available lodges/Guesthouse includes Breakfast. 
• Service of guide and Porter as per the size of the group (It means, two people and one porter)
• Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides and porters.
• Applicable Special Trekking Permits for Restricted Areas, include MCAP, ACAP and TIMS.
• Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor 
wounds and sickness.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

So, in full board package, you don’t need to pay any kind of basic payments like for food, accommodation, guide and porter service, transportation and farewell diner in Kathmandu but in half board package only includes your accommodation with  breakfast and you have to pay extra cost for your lunch and dinner. 

In regard of views and landscapes, mountain panoramas, remoteness, wilderness, civilization and local culture, less crowded trail, definitely, Manaslu is better than Annapurna. However, all who wish to do Manaslu trek may not be able to conquer due high altitude above 5000m. Actually, ascending above Dharmasala to Larkyala Pass (5160m) is very tough through Samagaon (3540m).

But, those who have done both trekking trips: Annapurna Base Camp Trek/Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek and if they are asked a question which one do they prefer, here, they always go with Manaslu Circuit Trek rather than Annapurna Base Camp Trek for better views and better experiences with wild nature in less crowded and restricted area trekking of Nepal. 

Therefore, if you really love doing adventure trekking ascending above 5000m in less crowded and in far remote areas of Neapl with grand lasdscapes and mountain panoramas, you can go with Manaslu Circuit Trek rather than Annapurna trekking. 

Actually, the perfect Manaslu Circuit Trek is 14/15 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. However, some people choose doing it in 16-18 days with more days for exploration and acclimatization as the trek is strenuous and challenging taking you above 5000m.

The best and the ideal Manaslu Circuit Trek is 14 days as the jeep directly takes you to Machhakhola or Jagat these days and you can use the same jeep drive while returning from Dharapani. In this 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary, you will have 2 days acclimatization too before you go for Larkyala Pass (5160m), the highest elevation of the trek which is very challenging yet rewarding with mesmerizing experience of thrills of adventure and astonishing mountain panoramas including giant Mt. Manaslu and Ganesh Himal.

So, if you are thinking of doing adventurous Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal, you’d better go with 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary which will suit you with right pacing and ascent all round the trek. 

If you want to know more about Manaslu Circuit Trek, click: a-complete-trekkers-guide

Manaslu Trek takes minimum 14 to maximum 16 days. Previously, there wouldn’t be any means of transportation to access to the beginning point of the trekking trail and the trekking days would be like 16/17 days but as the road construction has been developed and the trekking beginning point like Machhakhola is linked by either public bus or sharing four wheel jeep drive and the same thing will be there at the end of Manaslu trek before arriving Besisahar.
So, the 14 days Manaslu Trek Itinerary will be very ideal for the trekkers with all required days of acclimatization and the days of arrival and departure. It means, if you have 14 days to spend in your vacation trip in Nepal with thrills of adventure, then, go with 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek which will satisfy you with all sorts of amenities on the trail. If you want to explore the Manaslu region with some more spare days, then, you also can go with 16 days Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Planning your Manaslu trek for 14-16 days will be perfect itinerary to less crowded, less spoiled and restricted area of Nepal bordering to Tibet in Annapurna Conservation and Manaslu Protected Area.

Actually, both trekking trips are equally challenging but Manaslu Circuit Trek is considered to be more strenuous than Annapurna Circuit Trek. This is according to the experiences shared by the trekkers who have experienced the both trekking trips in Nepal.

Both trekking trips, Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek, take the trekkers above 5000m but technically, Manaslu Circuit Trek is located in very remote area and the trekkers really don’t find the accommodation and food items they like to have. They have to satisfy on very basic accommodation and certain items of food during the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Relatively, in Annapurna Circuit Trek, the trekkers will have more comfortable timings and accommodation during the trek. So, people who have done both trekkingin Nepal find Manaslu Circuit Trek harder than Annapurna Circuit Trek. 

Manaslu Circuit Trek is graded as a difficult and challenging trekking trip in Nepal. One requires to have sound level of stamina and confidence to conquer over it. Ascending above 5000m and crossing Larkya La Pass (5140m), one of the highest mountains passes of the world is not an easy job as majority of the people think. It required sufficient level of preparation and trekking with very reliable trekking gear in best weather in Nepal of the year and also should know about the altitude sickness.

Trekkers who are doing their Manaslu Circuit Trek needs to walk at least 8 hours a day at higher elevation like 4000m and above mostly. So, if you are well shaped and passionate to experience this adventure trekking in Nepal in less explored and less spoiled region of Nepal, you can go for Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Actually, Manaslu Pass is Larkya La Pass( 5106m) which is one of the highest mountain passes of the world like other high passes of Nepal’s mountains: Thoronagla Pass (5416m), Chola Pass(5420m), Renjola Pass (5345m) Kongma La ( 5545m). The Manaslu Pass is 5106m high above the sea level. It is very hard to cross Larkya La Pass or Manaslu Pass as it is above 5000m and the trails, sometimes, gets more challenging with thin layer of oxygen, rainfall and snowfall. Therefore, one who is planning or doing or already on the Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail, needs to have a sound level of confidence, stamina and all required preparations with very reliable trekking equipment. Hydrate sufficiently, be confident, get equipped with reliable trekking equipment and trekking crew and go to conquer Larkya La Pass. When you are at the top of Larkya La Pass, you feel that you have won over the entire world being at the top of the mountain panoramas. 

Manaslu Circuit Trek Package from Kathmandu to Kathmandu Cost ranges between USD 1300-1500 depending on the service you want during the tour. If you want a very basic hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, bus ride from Kathmandu to Machhakhola and back to Kathmandu via Dharapani and Besisahar and teahouse accommodation with basic three items of meal a day, it costs USD 1300 and if you want to upgrade it to more luxurious one, adding luxury hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and jeep ride to Machhakhola and back to Kathmandu from Dharapani via Besisahar, then, it costs USD 1500. So, it depends on you what type of package you want to go with and need to prepare accordingly. It means, the accommodation and transportation you choose to take during the trip makes difference in cost for Manaslu Circuit Trek starting from USD 1300-1500. 

Manaslu Circuit Trek Package From Kathmandu Cost Includes 

• All Arrival and Departure transfers from airport to airport.
• Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis only.
• Transport Kathmandu to Machha-Khola and from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Bhesisar.
• Twin-sharing accommodation on best available lodges/Guesthouse includes ALL MEALS (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner ) added Service of guide and Porter as per the size of the group(It means, two people and one porter)
• Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides and porters.
• Gift of Haven Holidays T-shirt or Cap.
• Applicable Special Trekking Permits for Restricted Areas, include MCAP, ACAP and TIMS.
• Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff if required for minor 
wounds and sickness.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

Cost Excludes 

• Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.

• Expenses of a personal nature
• Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guides.
• Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets.
• Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation, including
 any quick transport Service.

• Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors.
• Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.

Important: Some people prefer half board meal during the trip means only bed and breakfast and they can enjoy lunch and dinner on their own. This way will make your trip flexible and more relaxing. 

If you want to go with only bed and breakfast with all other includes excluding lunch and dinner, then, the Manaslu Circuit Trek Package from Kathmandu costs USD 1000-1200.  So, you just need to prepare and have USD 1200 to do your Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal as an adventure passionate. 

It costs USD 1100 per individual to do Manaslu Circuit. This is the cost of half-board package cost. It means, this is the cost of required permits, transportation, guide and porter and bed and breakfast. If you are looking for a full board package including all required things during the trek like foods (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and accommodation, required permits, guide and porter and transportation, it costs USD 1300-1500.

Actually, some people prefer only breakfast and bed with all other required things like permits, guide and porter service and transportation excluding lunch and dinner. This way, they can enjoy their lunch and dinner what they like during the trip and can be flexible as well. If you want his kind of Manaslu Circuit Trek Package, you can pay only USD 1100 per person to cover all the things except of lunch and dinner all round the trip. If you want to include lunch and dinner along with other services and required things in your Manaslu Circuit Trek Pack, it is called Full-Board Package and it costs USD 1300-1500 depending on the mode of transportation you prefer. The mode of transportation means either public bus or private jeep ride to Machhakhola while beginning the trek and Dharapani to Kathmandu while returning.

Some people may offer you the cost like USD 800 or similar like that for your Manaslu Circuit Trek which seems almost impossible to cover all required things, permits and services. Though they offer the cost like this, the services you receive during the trek will be very poor and won’t be reliable and qualitative as you expect. However, the choice ups to you and if you want this kind of package in the mountain with low quality of service and things during the Manaslu Circuit Trek, you still can do it. But, we really don’t recommend you going with this cost as the services you get are going to be poor and your whole trip will be spoiled.

Therefore, we recommend you going with the cost at least USD 1100 for bed and breakfast and maximum USD1500 for Full-Board Package

Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit fee is USD 180 in total including all four trekking permits. These 4 different trekking permits for Manaslu are: TIMS Card ( Trekking Information Management System)-USD 10 , Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit Cost- USD 30, Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit – USD 30 and Manaslu Restricted Area Permit – USD 75-100 depending on the trekking season you choose) and the total cost will be 180 maximum. So, those who are planning their Manaslu Circuit Trek require collecting 4 different trekking permits and they have to make the total payment of maximum USD 180. 

You can collect these trekking permits for Manaslu Trek through your travel agent located in Kathmandu. For the restricted area permit, you must present your physical/real passport and photographs. You need to be at least two people to get Manaslu Circuit Restricted Area Permit. No single/individual traveler is permitted Manaslu Circuit Restricted Area Permit. 

Since, Manaslu Trek is restricted are trekking trip in Nepal bordering Tibet, no solo or independent traveler without guide is permitted to go Manaslu area and you are recommended to prepare your trekking permits for Manaslu through trekking company you are using for your Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal.  

One requires planning Manaslu Circuit Trek very comprehensively as it is truly a challenging trekking trip in Nepal. The trail is located at the border between Nepal and Tibet and takes you above 5000m into the less spoiled, less crowded and solely remote area of Nepal. Therefore, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is a unique and distinct trekking trip in Nepal than other trekking trips like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. Actually, you are ascending above 5000m which is Larkya La Pass (5160m), the highest point of this trek and also known as Manaslu Pass. Since you are walking above 5000m in this trip into the wild nature of Manaslu region, you must plan this trip very technically and organized way.

 Plan your Manaslu in the following Ways:

• Make Sure that your Manaslu Circuit Trek is booked and reserved for you
• Make Sure that all arrangements (trekking crew, accommodation and transportation) regarding your Trip is over by your travel agent/company
• Get and pack up right and reliable trekking gears
• Book all your international and domestic flights on time and reconfirm them
• Be prepared physically and mentally (regular exercises, walks, joggings, short hikes, yoga and meditations)
• Explore and Search about the Trekking Trip you are going to do and note some important things to do during the trip
• Ask some authentic information and experiences about the trip you are doing with other people who have already done the same trip
• Address sickness issues if you have go any beforehand the trip commences
• Get, arrange and carry a compressive First-Aid Kit for the trip
• Prepare and carry authentic and comprehensive travel insurance
• It is recommended to let your travel partner what type of person you are like (spiritual, nature lover, luxury lover, volunteering lover, social worker etc.) which will better help the crew member understand you
• Inform your family members, relatives, friends and whoever is closer to you that you are doing this trip. This will help you to track and know your condition during the trip
• Prepare all required gadgets you require during the trip
• Prepare and Carry some materials/books to read during the trip if you like
• Prepare and pack some light snacks to kill immediate hunger during the trek
• Plan in such way that you are going to conquer over Larkya La Pass (5160m) , one of the highest mountain passes of the world, also known as Manaslu Pass

Manaslu ( Dharapani) via Besisahar is 68 kilometer from Pokhara and Machhakhola, Manaslu is 165 kilometers from Pokhara via Gorkha. You can go Manaslu, Machhakhola or Dharapani both from Kathmandu and Pokhara. If you want to know Manaslu Circuit Trek Transportation, you can visit Manaslu Circuit Trek Transportation Service Details

 If you are in Pokhara, you will follow Prithvi Highway till you get AAnboo Khaireni via Damauli and then the drive switches to Gorkha Bazaar and then to countryside. You will arrive Machhakhola and begin your trek to Manaslu Mountain and Larkya La Pass (5160m). People begin their Manaslu Circuit Trek from Machhakhola and end it at Dharapani. Next, they drive back to Kathmandu via Besisahar.  

Hiring a licensed guide is mandatory for Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is a restricted area trekking in Nepal and no trekkers are permitted doing Manaslu Circuit Trek without taking guide with them. Along with guide, the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Circuit Trek must obtain Manaslu Restricted Area Entry Permit which costs USD 100 in peak trekking seasons (Autumn and Spring) and USD 75 in low trekking seasons( Rainy and Winter) for a week. If you want to extend the permit duration, you have add USD 10 per day. 

Guide is must and porter is optional for your Manaslu Circuit Trek. This is the rule of the government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism not to permit the trekkers enter into Manaslu Conservation Area without restricted area permit and licensed trekking guide. So, do not try to enter Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail without a licensed trekking guide from a registered trekking company and restricted entry permit. Hire a professional and experienced and licensed guide for your Manaslu Circuit Trek and celebrate this adventure trekking in less spoiled area trekking in Nepal with your guide with authentic information of nature and culture. 

Manaslu is harder than Annapurna as Annapurna takes you to only up to 4160m which is Annapurna Base Camp and Manaslu takes you to 5106 which is Larkya La Pass. Manaslu Circuit Trek is a remote area which is less facilitated trekking trip in Nepal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek is , relatively, more felicitated and modern trekking trip. In Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the trekkers are not going to cross and encounter any kind of high mountain pass like Larkya La Pass in Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

The weather extremes like snowfall, basic accommodations and meals, remote trails with steep ups and downs, deep gorges, rocky trails, high mountain pass ( Larkya La Pass( 5106m) make Manaslu Circuit Trek harder than Annapurna Base Camp Trek. If you talk about Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek, both trekking trips in Nepal are in same category, categorized as challenging and strenuous Trek. Even Annapurna Circuit Trek has a high mountain pass ( Thorongla Pass 5460) like Manaslu Circuit Trek has Larkya La Pass ( 5106m) to encounter.  

Annapurna Base Camp Trek is graded as moderate trekking trip in Nepal whereas Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek are graded as strenuous and very challenging trekking trip in Nepal. Therefore, only the experienced and the people with high level stamina can do Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek and even beginners can do Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Moderate preparations are okay for Annapurna Base Camp Trek whilst high level preparations are must for Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

Manaslu is so popular for the following highlights:

• Adventure trekking into the heart of Mt. Manaslu ( 8163m), world eighth highest mountain 
• Ascending and crossing Larkya La Pass ( 5106m), one of the world’s highest mountain passes 
• A distinct trekking trip to restricted area, special area Nepal bordering to Tibet 
• Distinct experiences of traversing through less crowded, less spoiled and remote area of Nepal 
• Enjoy exciting trekking trip in Nepal with rare and diverse species of plants and animals in Manaslu Conservation Area 
• Celebrate the world-class thrills of adventure trekking in Nepal ascending above 5000m 
• Distinct experiences of trekking with distinct landscapes, mountain panoramas and local settlements which are completely unique and more exciting to experience even than Everest Base Camp Trek 

Yes, Manaslu is harder that Annapurna as Manaslu consists of more challenging ups and downs, longer working hours and takes you to Larkya La Pass (5106m) which is one of the highest mountain passes of the world. Actually, Annapurna Base Camp is located below 5000m and Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail is above 5000m and the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Circuit Trek may have altitude related issues along the trail. But, in Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the trekkers will rarely have the issues related to acute mountain sickness. 

Annapurna Base Camp is more facilitated area comparing to Manaslu Circuit as Manaslu is remote and restricted area trekking located at the borderline between Nepal and Tibet. In Manaslu Circuit Trek, one has to survive with very basic food items and accommodation, even outdoor camping sometimes, completely deprived of modern luxuries and facilities along the trek. Therefore, Manaslu circuit is considered to be more challenging than Annapurna Base Camp. Manaslu Circuit Trek demands more technical skills of hiking and trekking comparing to Annapurna Base Camp. So, only few people, who are passionate to adventure trekking in Nepal, go with Manaslu Circuit. It also requires very comprehensive preparation and packing checklist to conquer over Larkya La Pass( 5106m) with giant Mt. Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain peaks of the world. 

The time of the year to do Manaslu Circuit Trek is Autumn months( Sep-Nov). These three months of the year welcome the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Circuit Trek with most rewarding temperature and atmosphere with no snowfall and rainfall. The moderate temperature in the mountain with very delightful surrounding makes the Manaslu Circuit Trek perfect and rewarding. Since the trekkers are ascending above 5000m, they, definitely, require the most favorable weather condition which is offered by Autumn months, the months of Sep, Oct and Nov. Even, the mountain views are simply breathtaking during Autumn while doing Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

Second best option of the time of the year you have is doing Manaslu Circuit Trek in Spring months (Mar-May). The spring, like Autumn equally sets such environment with little rainfall sometimes that the adventure lovers find the weather very fine and suitable to walk 7-8 hours in the higher elevation above 4000m. Even the springtime is considered to be the finest time of the year for climbing and expeditions in Nepal. 

The flowering rhododendron, magnificent mountain views, natural water falls, migratory birds and butterflies, one of the greatest festivals of Hindus, Holy and most importantly, the most rewarding temperature in the mountains of Manaslu make Manaslu Circuit Trek more exhilarating to do in Springtime. 

Yes, Manaslu Circuit Trek is safe to do but high level of preparations and research is required beforehand. Since Manaslu Circuit Trek takes the trekkers above 5000m above the sea level which is Larkya La Pass( 5106m), is not easy to conquer over. So, a comprehensive preparations and research works are essential for Manaslu Circuit. 

However, the Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail is safe. There is no threat of landslides, flood, avalanches and glacier lakes on the trail to Larkya La and Manaslu Circuit. The trail is safe to walk, wide and no such steep climbs. But, if you receive heavy snowfall from Dharmasala, you are not suggested to go ascend Larkya La as you are going to encounter more terrible snowfall. So, beforehand heading towards Larkya La, one requires to make sure that there won’t be any other more devastating problems on the trail. 

Otherwise, there in such cases that the trekkers encountered the landslides, avalanches, heavy snowfall and rainfall during the Manaslu Circuit Trek. There are several security posts like even in Samagoan on the trail and the entire Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail is connected with good connectivity of Wi-Fi and phone calls. In case of emergency, one can instantly call and use helicopter rescue from Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail. Even the Manaslu Circuit Trek Transportation from Kathmandu to Machhakhola and back to Kathmandu from Besisahar by drive is safe to do along the Prithvi Highway and  thorugh some part of country road. 

A licensed and authorized trekking guide is mandatory for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Since Manaslu Circuit Trek is a restricted area trek in Nepal and the foreign tourists are not allowed to enter into the Manaslu Conservation Area and the Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail without having an authorized and licensed trekking guide. 

One requires obtaining a restricted area entry permit joining a group of at least two people and hire a professional and licensed trekking guide for their Manaslu Circuit Trekking. You can ask your trekking company who is operating your Manaslu Circuit Trek to provide you a licensed mountain guide for you successful and safe Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trip in Nepal. 

If you want to hire the guide independently, you can still do it and the guide for Manaslu Circuit Trek Costs between USD 35-40 per day. The cost includes guide’s meals, insurances, accommodation, personal expenses and all transportations. Only the extra cost you require paying to your guide is tipping. You can tip him/her as much as you like. There is no bottom-line for tipping for your guide. The tipping for your guide begins from USD 100 to 300. It ups to you how much you want to tip your guide at the end of the Manaslu Circuit Trek.