| Trip code | HH-MS-14 |
| Package name | 14 Days Manaslu Trek |
| Duration | 14 |
| Max. elevation | 5106 m |
| Level | DIFFICULT |
| Transportation | All Ground Transportation |
| Accomodation | Hotel in Kathmandu and the best available lodge in the trek. |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | Kathmandu-Sotikhola- Jagat- Dharmasala- Larkya La-Besisahar- Kathmandu |
| Cost | USD 955 per person |
“Celebrate this 14 days Manaslu Trek with Massive Views of Mt. Manaslu (8,163 metres (26,781 ft) and thrilling Larkya La Pass (5,106 meters (16,752 ft)”
14 days Manaslu Trek is a perfect adventure and ideal trek itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek in the off-the-beaten region of Nepal. 14 Days Manaslu Trek Trip is a less crowded and off-the-beaten trail trekking in a remote area of Nepal located in the Gorkha district bordering Tibet where you can feel and experience the bliss of being in solitude with finest form of nature.
Manaslu Circuit Trek is not crowded like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. Everyone is going with either Everest or Annapurna for trekking in Nepal and the people who go with Manaslu Circuit Trek will be blessed with the more spectacular experiences of grand landscapes, exciting and thrilling trekking trails through wild nature and more astounding mountain views including the world eighth highest mountain, Mt. Manaslu(8163m).
If you are an adventure lover and passionate about experiencing a challenging and thrilling trekking trip in Nepal, then, of course, you should go with Manaslu Circuit Trek which is also known as Manaslu Circuit Trek. This 14 days Manaslu Hike takes you to the closest viewpoint to see Mt. Manaslu 8,163 meters (26,781 ft.), the eighth-highest mountain in the world. The trekkers who are doing the Manaslu Circuit Trek can also witness Annapurna-II, Ganesh Himal, Larkey Himal and Lamjung Himal.
1. New Additional Local Area Permit in Manaslu Region
2. Manaslu Circuit Trek in Spring
3. Manaslu Circuit Trek Package Cost Details
4. Manaslu Circuit Trek Transportation Service Details
5. Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary
7.Manaslu Circuit Trek- A Complete Trekker's Guide
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“Manaslu Circuit Trek, an adventure lovers’ best choice to put their footsteps in the lap of eighth highest mountain in the world, Mt. Manaslu (8163m)”
“Put Your footsteps at Larkya La Top ( 5106m), one of the world highest mountain passes. Feel the real thrills of adventure trekking in Nepal with fabulous Manaslu, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains"
“Venture to the world’s wildest region of Manaslu with true remoteness, calmness, vastness and tranquility of godliness of Nature”
The 14 days Manaslu Trek trail is located in a remote area of Nepal and the trekkers can experience the real thrill of being into the wild nature with typical Nepali village lifestyle and culture. The Annapurna Conservation Area Protects Manaslu Trekking trail and Manaslu Trek 14 days is restricted area trekking in Nepal like other restricted area trekking trips Upper Dolpo Trek and Upper Mustang Trek.
The trial takes you through the virgin landscapes, typical Nepali villages, natural water falls, deep river gorges, sacred and ancient monasteries to the border of Tibet where the trekkers can experience Tibetan civilization too.
The trekkers who have done Manaslu Circuit Trek or 14 days Manaslu Trek always recommend going with it to other trekkers who are looking forward to an adventure trekking trip in Nepal for a couple of weeks. A Couple of weeks' trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek will take you to the highest elevation, Larkya La Pass, at 5,106 meters (16,752 ft) above sea level, one of the highest and longest Himalayan passes in the world rewards you the first-class thrills of adventure with a massive mountain panorama including Annapurna massif, Ganesh Himal and many other numerous mountain summits in Manaslu Region.
According to the comments of the previous trekkers who have already done this Manaslu Trek 14 days, they comment that they did the finest decision by choosing the Manaslu Circuit Trek crossing one of the largest and highest mountain passes in the world, Larkya La Pass ( 5,106 meters (16,752 ft.) above the sea level with all the giant mountain peaks including Mt. Manaslu, eighth highest of the world. Frankly telling, Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is far more exciting, memorable and adventurous than Everest Base Camp Trek.
In this 14 days Manaslu Trek, the trekkers will ascend to the border of Tibet and can view and capture astonishing mountain summits on the Tibetan as well. And, you will marvel at experiencing the blend of Nepalese and Tibetan culture and civilization on the trail while bordering Tibet. The Tibetan plateaus, arid landscapes, the winding river, Budhi Gandaki, suspension bridge, paddy fields, natural waterfalls, deep woods and rare species of animals and birds make your journey to Manaslu Circuit Trek more fascinating. Actually, Manaslu Trek refers Manaslu Circuit Trek which Takes you to Larkya Pass (5106m) which is the highest point of this trek and offer you an unexpected mountain views and thrills of adventure of being into the wild, virgin and unspoiled nature. The natural spledors you celebrate during Manaslu Circuit Trek will be a lifetime achievement.
Even, the trekkers who are doing their Manaslu Circuit Trek can visit and explore several ancient caves, monasteries (Syala Gompa and Pungen Gompa) and historical forts with astonishing age-old arts and architecture, religious insights, civilization, culture and way of life. This will be an asset for those who are doing the Manaslu Trek in Nepal.
The 14 days Manaslu Trek is a truly adventurous, challenging thrilling but rewarding and one of the excellent trekking trips in Nepal for an adventure into the undisturbed nature and less crowded area. Wanna learn more about Manaslu Circuit Trek Package Cost Details This guide will help you tremendously for the well preparations of Manaslu Trek.
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Those who are doing or planning their Manaslu Circuit Trek or Manaslu Trek, require obtaining five different trekking permits. These are the TIMS Card, Special/Restricted Area Trekking Entry Permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit, Manaslu Local Area Entry Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. We require collecting a special area entry permit since Manaslu Circuit Trek or Manaslu Trek is a restricted area trekking in Nepal as the trekking trails are located at the border of Tibet. , the Manaslu Trek overlaps the Annapurna Conservation Area along with the Manaslu Conservation Area so the trekkers need to have both the Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit and the Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit.
Manaslu Special Trek Permit Cost From September to November per week per person is US$ 70-100 and After 7 days per day per person is US$ 10. and From December to August per week per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person is US$ 7 /Or equivalent convertible foreign currency. In order to obtain Manaslu Special Area Permit, one needs at least group of two people. Solo traveler cannot get Manaslu Special Area Entry Permit.
TIMS Card costs Rs. 2000, Manaslu Local Area Entry Permit Costs Rs 1000 each the Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit cost Rs. 3000 each and all these Manaslu Trek Permits can easily be collected from the office of the Nepal Tourism Board Located in Kathmandu. However, one can easily obtain all these Manaslu Circuit Trek Permits through the trekking company you are using for your trek by providing them with your passport copy and passport-sized photographs.
The trekkers who are doing their 14 days Manaslu
Trek will be having their meals at the local lodges/teahouses. The local
teahouses have their own menu with certain items of food mostly with Nepali and
Tibetan items. The cost of the food item is also mentioned there in the menu. The local lodges located along the trail like the lodges of Jagat, Deng, Namrong, Samdo ,Samagaon, Dharmasala etc provide all required foods and accommodation for overnight stay for the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Trek.
Food items like tsampa, porridge, noodles, bread, dumplings, Nepali Daal Bhat, chicken curry, macaroni, pizza, Tibetan bread and some Indian dishes are very popular on the menu. You can choose the item of the food and order for your breakfast, lunch and dinner. The most popular item of food you can enjoy in your Manaslu Circuit Trek is Nepali Daal Bhat, a typical Nepali cuisine. You can see popular quotation written ' Daal Bhat Power 24 hours' on the trail.
Drinks like tea, coffee, hot chocolate, hot water, soups cold drinks and alcoholic drinks are also available in the local teahouses. Allocate some extra personal expenses for these items in Manaslu Circuit Trek.
You will use the same lodges/teahouses for overnight stay as accommodation. The lodges have very basic rooms with neat and clean beds. Normally, one road is shared by two travelers. The beds are comfortable enough to stay overnight on the trekking route. The toilets are outside of the rooms and you will hardly have a hot shower during the trek and you need to pay for the hot shower extra. Carry all required items of toiletries you use on the Manaslu Circuit Trek as the trail is located in very remote area of Nepal and you may not get the items for toiletries during the trek.
One item of food cost on the Manaslu Trekking Trail ranges between Rs. 300-1200 depending on the item you choose to eat.
14 days Manaslu Trek Difficulty Level
If you have a question like how difficult is Manaslu Trek/ Manaslu Circuit Trek? If so, you need to know the level of difficulty before you board on the trek.
Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging trekking trip in Nepal in off-the-beaten less explored and less crowded areas bordering Tibet. The Manaslu Trek lets the trekkers experience the real thrills of adventure taking them above 5000m into the core and wild Himalayas including Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) the world’s eighth highest mountain and Ganesh Himal and the entire Annapurna mountain range.
The trekkers should be adventure lovers and they will climb up to 5140m which is Larkya La Pass, one of the highest mountain passes in the world. On crossing Larkya La Pass, you will be mesmerized to witness and experience the thrilling mountain summits towering into the horizon. You will not even believe your eyes to see such wonders of nature with the world-class adventure.
The trekkers need to work at least 8 hours a day before they get to the lodge for an overnight stay. They need to have a sound level of fitness and stamina with a good level of confidence to conquer over
Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Since the Manaslu Trek is a strenuous trekking trip in Nepal with challenging ups and downs, one is required to prepare with all sorts of techniques boosting a high level of stamina and confidence beforehand the trek formally begins.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek or also know as Manaslu Trek is an extraordinary journey, offering a thrilling blend of diverse landscapes, rich culture, and high-altitude trekking. Formally, Starting from Soti Khola at an altitude of around 2,362 feet (720 meters), you’ll find yourself gradually climbing as you move through lush green hills, rivers, and traditional Gurung villages. But now, the buses from Kathmandu directly take the trekkers to Sotikhola and you don’t need to walk and you will drive to Machhakhola which is located at an elevation of 840m above the sea level.
By the time you reach Machha Khola at 2,755 feet (840 meters), the terrain starts to change, and you feel the increasing elevation as you head toward Jagat at 4,593 feet (1,400 meters). The trek continues through charming villages like Deng at 6,069 feet (1,850 meters) and Namrung at 8,629 feet (2,630 meters), where you’ll start seeing the breathtaking Manaslu peak.
As you climb further, you’ll reach Samagaon at 11,482 feet (3,500 meters), where the altitude becomes more noticeable, but the incredible views of Manaslu make it all worth it. Samdo sits at 12,795 feet (3,900 meters), and it’s a great spot to acclimatize before the big push toward the highest point of the trek.
The trek's highlight is crossing Larkya La Pass, standing proudly at 17,060 feet (5,160 meters). This is the most challenging and rewarding part of the trek, offering jaw-dropping panoramic views. From here, you descend to Bhimtang at 12,139 feet (3,700 meters), where you can finally take a breather before continuing down through lower altitudes.Trek to Gowa 2,535 m- 04 hrs. and trek to Dharapani (1,860 m (6,100 ft) and drive to Besishahar 760m ( 7 hrs) Finally, you will Drive Back to Kathmandu (1320m-7 hrs) to end Manaslu trek.
Are you ready for this adventure?
Since the Manaslu Trek is challenging, the
trekkers may have some risks on the trip. The common risks and challenges on
Manaslu Trek are weather challenges, altitude sickness challenges and risk and
food and accommodation challenges.
As the trekkers are ascending above 5000m above the sea level that is Larkya La Pass (5106m), they may have altitude sickness issues but not with all. Some people face it and digest but some cannot and as a result they have to give up the Manaslu trek. So, you need to know about altitude sickness and preparations to prevent it.
Also, during peak trekking seasons in Nepal like Spring( Mar-May) and Autumn( Sep-Nov), people who are doing their Manaslu Trek may have difficulties in finding the right foods and accommodations as hundreds of trekker board on the trail and the local lodges/teahouse are crowded. You should think about it and arrange it accordingly beforehand the trek begins.
Thirdly, the trekkers who are doing their Manaslu Trek may have to face some weather extremes like heavy snowfall and rainfall on the trail. Sometimes, you may require crampons and ice axes to avoid snow/ice on the trail. Be careful and check the weather in Nepal before you depart.
Most importantly, If you encounter snowfall at Dharmasala, it is considered to be very challenging to ascend up to Larkyala Pass and conquer over it. Therefore, needs to be very careful about the weather extremes before you go to cross the highest elevation of Manaslu Circuit Trek, Larkya La Pass(5106m).
Two options of road transportation are available for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Public bus ride and private or sharing jeep ride to Machhakhola from Kathmandu are the two transportation options for Manaslu Circuit Trek. No domestic flights and luxury tourists’ buses are available for Manaslu Circuit Trek and while you are returning from Dharapani, Besisahar to Kathmandu, you have to do the same.
The distance you cover from Kathmandu to Machhakhola during this drive is 163km spending long 9-10 hours. One can get night bus ride as well to go Machhakhola from Kathmandu via Gorkha Bazaar, the district headquarter of Gorkha. You can also drive via Dhading Bensi, the district headquarter of Dhading which is shorter distance to drive and more comfortable. Actually, it's better to know about Manaslu Circuit Trek Transportation Details beforehand boarding onto the Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail and do all the required preparations and booking for reliable transportation for the trek.
While returning from Manaslu Circuit Trek from Dharapani and Besisahar to Kathmandu, you have more options like micro buses, van, car, jeep and other public buses. You, mostly, drive along Prithvi Highway while using road transportation for Manaslu Circuit Trek alongside of popular Trishuli River.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Online Booking can be done instantly anytime you like. For this, you require finding a authorized trekking company with professional trekking crew. You can use the internet platforms or search engines like Google in order to book your Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal. Before booking your Manaslu Circuit Trek, you must read all terms and conditions and payment systems.
More importantly, you need to know about Manaslu Circuit Trek in detail before you book your trip. How difficult is Manaslu Circuit Trek? How to Prepare for Manaslu Circuit Trek? What are the required permits for Manaslu Circuit Trek? How long is Manaslu Circuit Trek? Is Manaslu Circuit Trek for you? are the common and very important questions and you must find very authentic and comprehensive answers to these questions beforehand you book your Manaslu Circuit Trek.
It is recommended to book your Manaslu Circuit Trek at least 3 months prior to the trek beginning day. As Manaslu Circuit Trek is an adventure trekking in Nepal to the remote area of Nepal and you are ascending above 5000m. That’s why one requires planning and preparing at least 3 months prior all required trekking gears and by boosting up your stamina. Trekkers must begin preparing their Manaslu Circuit Trek at least 3 months prior to fit themselves to walk 8 hours a day covering 9-10 kilometers a day in high altitude above 3000m.
Even, some people fix Manaslu Circuit Trek booking 6 months or even a year prior to the beginning date so that they can exercise a comprehensive preparation and planning beforehand. Proper and organized preparation and planning helps you grandly accomplish your Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Manaslu Circuit Trek 2025 and 2026 can be booked now and saved for future. As the number of adventure enthusiasts is very passionate doing Manaslu Circuit Trek in near future like 2025 and in 2026, it will be a fine idea to save your trip for the upcoming years. You can find the best weathers ( Autumn and Spring- the months of Sept, Oct. Nov, Mar, Apr and May) of the years 2025 and 2026 and book your Manaslu Circuit Trek if you are an adventure lover and set your footsteps above 5000m in Nepal’s Himalayas with world eighth highest mountain peak, Mt. Manaslu.
Before booking Manaslu Circuit Trek, do ask the trekking experiences with other people who have already done the trek successfully and prepare accordingly. Take help from Manaslu Circuit Trek Guide and go for it.
Manaslu Circuit Trek 2025 and 2026 will be more convenient and more exciting as the foods and accommodation and transportation facilities are being upgraded to comfort the trekkers who are on Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail. Even the facility of communication like phone calls, Wi-fi and internet facilities are being upgraded so that the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Circuit Trek can enjoy all better facilities of communication connecting them to the world during the adventure trekking in Nepal.
Important information for the trekkers that Manaslu Trek will undoubtedly become more popular than in recent few years as the Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail is being more facilitated and more number of trekkers will love adventure trekking like Manaslu Circuit Trek than Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp in 2025/2026.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Free Online Consultation is available with Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. We can offer you a free comprehensive, professional and authentic Manaslu Circuit Trek Online consultation using internet platforms like email attachments, WhatsApp, Viber, Zoom ID, Google Meet, direct call: 977-9841718385 and Facebook. For this, you can either email or call us for booking your preferred date for the online consultation. Our professional and experienced team will work all round the clock to impart you the most authentic information regarding Manaslu Circuit Trek before you go for booking and before you venture on the trail. You don’t need to pay any fees for this consultation via us. After you have some sessions of free online consultation about Manaslu Circuit Trek, you can better prepare for the trek and have more confidence and skills to accomplish your adventure trip, Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal.
Manaslu Trek Tea Houses are very basic and ordinary as Manaslu Trek is remote area trekking in Nepal. Since Manaslu Trek route is not well facilitated as other trekking routes like Annapurna and Everest, one has to satisfy and be happy with whatever is available in teahouse in Manaslu Trek.
The Manaslu Trek Tea Houses provide a very ordinary twin sharing basis accommodation to the trekkers. The toilets are outside of bedrooms and the toilets are common to the all trekkers who stay overnight in the same teahouse. Manaslu Trek Tea Houses are like local homestays where one can have the very authentic taste of rural lifestyle, local cuisines and hospitality. You can stay with the local people and share the same kitchen and the dining, but not beds okay!!. If you are interested you can do share the beds as well…..HEEEEE!! No No Just Joking guys.
Teahouses in Manaslu Trek provide you food menu with certain items of foods and their costs. Mostly, Nepali Dall Bhat Set, Egg Items like omelettee, boiled eggs, scrambled and poached eggs, veg items for vegan and vegetarian, some continental, Asian foods are also available in the food menu at local teahouse in Manaslu Circuit Trek. Noodles, vegetable curries, chicken items, dumpling, bread items, pizza etc are some of the other items of food items available in Manaslu Trek Tea Houses. So, both non-veg and veg can enjoy the food item they want in Manaslu Circuit Trek. The local chefs cook foods for you with locally grown ingredients and fresh vegetables.
You guys can enjoy phone calls and Wi-fi facility in the tea house in Manaslu Trek route. You need to pay some extra cost for Wi-fi accessibility and connectivity like Rs. 300-500. Hot Shower? Yes, you can enjoy it but with extra cost ladies and fellas. You need it when you sweat in the Manaslu Circuit Trek Route and you can have hot shower in local tea house in Manaslu trek with the extra payment like Rs 400-600 per shower. Manaslu Trek Tea Houses provide either solar heated or gas heated shower to the trekkers.
So, Manaslu Trek Tea Houses are very simple and homestay-like where trekkers can enjoy the true Nepali rural lifestyle with authentic local cuisines with twin sharing bed. If you want, you can get private accommodation as well but it may not be possible to get private accommodation in Autumn and Spring as these two trekking seasons are best time of the year for Manaslu Trek. All Manaslu Trek Tea Houses are locally owned and run by the local people.
Manaslu Circuit Trek in December is almost impossible as the heavy snowfall occurs above 4000m while ascending to Larkya La Pass( 5106m) above Dharmasala (4450m). But, it is still doable in early December. Actually, from Mid December to late December, Nepal’s mountain region bears massive snowfall which interrupts the trekkers who are going challenging trekking trips like Manaslu Circuit Trek covering the trekking trails and there is also threats of avalanches in winter months: in January, December and February. You will encounter massive snow at Dharmasala during mid December to end of February. So, it is very hard doing Manaslu Circuit Trek in December and January and February. The weather is unpredictable in December and the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Circuit Trek may have to encounter several weather extremes challenges. The temperature ranges between 5 to -10 degree Celsius in the month of December in Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trail. So, doing Manaslu Circuit Trek in December is not recommended. The best month for Manaslu Circuit Trek is November as you have clearest weather condition, no snowfall and spectacular mountain views.
On your first arrival at Kathmandu and Nepal International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport, a Haven Holidays representative will receive you. After getting introduced to the staff, your baggage will be loaded either in car, coach or bus as per group size. A short drive to the center of Kathmandu city, Thamel where your hotel is located. Thamel is the most popular tourist hub in Nepal and you can have every kind of access here.
On checking into your lovely rooms, getting refreshed from a long international flight for several hours, then get ready for group briefing. Where you will meet with other members of Manaslu Circuit Trek. The guide or group leader brief with related information regarding the trek, culture, accommodation and foods. It Includes information about hours of walks and overnight stops and views along the treks.
Enjoy evening in Thamel with beautiful dinner and other activities you like to do. Prepare for the next day's long drive to Machhakhola for minimum 8 hours.
Starting the Manaslu Circuit Trek an adventure, the early morning for a long and interesting overland journey. Heading beyond Kathmandu valley, and down to low warm farm villages and towns.
You begin this long drive with a packed breakfast from the hotel where you stay. The drive follows the main highway, then diverts from the busy road, heading towards the mid-hills of Dhading and Gorkha areas. On leaving the main good road, the drive continues on country dirt tracks towards low farm areas at Machha-Khola. A moderate village, slowly developing into a town, having several good simple lodges.
Check into the best lodge available for an overnight halt, after a long interesting drive arriving on time before dinner.
Another early morning starts after breakfast for the first day of trekking, which leads to a long walk to Jagat village. Trekkers might feel better walking than the long drive of yesterday, beginning the morning following the Budi Gandaki River.
They head past several spread-out farms and smaller villages to enter a cool shade of forest. As the walk continues up the river on a narrow path with short up and down. The trail leads to cross Tharo Khola / stream to Khorla Besi, then climbs and descends. Then reach Tatopani, a place with natural hot springs, from here climb over a ridge across the Budhi Gandaki. Crossing a suspension bridge, the walk follows on stone stone-paved staircase to Dovan for possible lunch. A small farm with few simple lodges to accommodate travelers.
Afternoon starts to cross another suspension bridge over Yaru Khola, as it leads climbs on stone steps reaching Tharo Bhanjyang. Lovely Gurung villages with lush green forest above. The walk continues towards the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki River with the last limb of the day to reach Jagat. A nice moderate-sized village having good lodges and shops. From here start the entrance to Upper Manaslu and Restricted Area of Nepal. At Jagat after a tiring long day walk, check into a nice lodge, and rest before dinner.
Today’s walk is fairly moderate with a slow climb with some descent, after a good breakfast, start the morning from Jagat. The trail follows various landscapes and walks into dense forest to cross a small stream. The journey continues past farm terraces and villages, and over a rocky ridge to Salleri, then down to Sirdibas. The valley widens as the walk heads towards Ghatta Khola / stream, following the path to cross a suspension bridge. On reaching a large farm village at Philim, from here head north above the village. Walk leads on a fairly level trail through crop fields of millets, then reaches a small settlement of Ekle Bhatti.
After having a few refreshing stops, the trail leads to a steep, uninhabited gorge downhill to a grassy slope. The trail gets wider on reaching a bamboo forest to Deng Khola, crossing the stream then the day walk ends reaching an overnight stop at Deng. A small, nice village, and from here onwards one can experience the Tibetan culture.
The walk from Deng onwards gets better and more interesting around important and culturally significant sections of the adventure. The morning walks head across the Budhi Gandaki River with climb further to Bihi a small place.
The walk follows the north-west of the valley through a forested path and dense vegetation past a few smaller farm villages. On a walk with a great glimpse of the giant peaks of the region, facing views of Sringi Himal. The trail leads to cross Budi Gandaki River several times and then comes across Buddhist prayer monuments and Gompa. The last part of the walks rewards the magnificent experience of observing the Manaslu Conservation Area which has preserved the region to its pristine form. The trek leads to the last steep climb of the day to Namrung for an overnight halt, a lovely village. Namrung with good guest houses and lodges provides a comprehensive food menu to enjoy overnight stop in Namrung.
After a pleasant overnight halt in a lovely lodge at Namrung, having a nice breakfast. The morning begins with a gradual walk towards Lo-Gaon, another beautiful village, as the walk leads enjoying grand views of snow peaks. Overlooking views stunning views of Sringi, Ganesh Himal, and Himal Chuli towards the south.
The trail climbs through a lovely cool forest to Lihi, a small farm village with many stupas and terraces of barley and buckwheat. The walk heads down across the side of the valley floor, the trek continues further to Sho village. Slowly the day walks complete reaching Lo-Gaon for an overnight stop. A nice village, located on beautiful, scenic landscapes amidst lovely woods of pines and rhododendrons.
Above Lo-Gaon enjoy views of majestic Mt. Manaslu North Face. Overnight in one of the best lodges with time to explore the village and Ribung monastery.
From Lo-Gaon, having a pleasant overnight stay, today’s walk heads towards Sama-Gaon, the main village around Upper Manaslu Valley.
Start the morning walks on a gradual trail, with slow winding ups and down to Shayla, a nice small village. The walk continues along with impressive views of Mt. Manaslu, Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). Includes views of Manaslu massif glaciers straight above from the trail with an array of snow-capped peaks.
The walk slowly comes to an end reaching Sama-Gaon for two overnight halts, in the comfort of a nice lodge.
Enjoy a well-earned rest and a free day in Sama-Gaon, the best place and right altitude for acclimatization. Very important before heading towards the highest point of the adventure on top of Larke-La. Several options that one can enjoy on a free day, explore Sama-Gaon the traditional village of great culture.
Energetic trekkers can take a short day hike in old Pungyen Gompa. A monastery with dramatic grand views of the glacier as well as visit the serene glacial pond of Birendra Tal. Sama-Gaon is also on route Mt. Manaslu Base Camp, a walk of more than 4 hours. It will be a tiring walk with a rise of high altitude, both ways take nearly more than 6 hours. Not recommendable unless the trip involves base camp, staying overnight in a tented camp.
From Samdo a short morning walk to the end of the valley rim at Dharamsala, or Larke Phedi. At the base of Larke-La Pass (5106m), the walk follows down to a river bed and crosses streams towards our overnight stop. As well as for lunch, an exciting small place with few huts, serves as a lodge and guest houses. During the high seasons of trekking, this place can be crowded, and some visitors have to spend overnights in tents. The camping is provided by the lodge, but foods are served in the dining of the guest house. Afternoon enjoy the surrounding views of towering peaks with glaciers fed from the Larke peak.
A big and long day of adventure, rising early for breakfast and then on the move, following the lead guide. The walk leads past Dharmasala and then climbs on an undulating uphill path over a moraine and a few traces of glaciers.
After hours of strenuous climb having few stops, they reach on top of Larke-La Pass. The top is festooned with Buddhist prayer flags and rock cairns, the sign board stands with the name of the pass and altitude. From Larke-La pass enjoy the stupendous panorama of the Snow Mountains. Overlooking views of Manaslu as far towards Ganesh Himal with Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, with peaks of Annapurna II-III, IV. From the top, after a spectacular panorama, a long descent leads past Cheo Danda and Larcia, small yak herder settlements. Finally after a long downhill reach the bottom of Larke-La.
From the western base of Larke-la enter the Manang district and back into a forest of tall trees of rhododendron, pine and oaks. The walk gets better near the lever path to reach Bhimtang for an overnight halt, this place is also called Bhimthang.
Bhimtang, located on a lovely wide grassy meadow amidst pine forest has several nice, good lodges.
Today’s walk is much shorter to Gho, a small settlement with few nice lodges for overnight stops. We have allowed short day, due to tough long walks of previous day, start the morning having leisure breakfast. The trail follows downhill through dense woods, a pleasant morning walks with few short ups to reach Gho.
After a great lovely morning walk to Gho for overnight lunch and overnight halt, having time to relax and enjoy the surrounding magnificent views.
Walk down to Dharapani through picturesque landscapes and local villages for 3-4 hours via Tilche. Tilche is a beautiful local town with some teahouses for lunch and some light snacks.
After arriving at Dharapani, you will take a jeep drive to Besisahar. This drive will last for 3-4 hours again with marvellous views and experiences driving along the country off-road. You will encounter some natural waterfalls and paddy fields before you arrive at Besisahar.
Enjoying a pleasant overnight stop at Bhesisar town, morning having breakfast taking a ride on vehicle. As per the size of the group, the overland journey on a good motorable road to Kathmandu. On leaving Bhesisar town, the drive heads towards Dumre town, situated on the main Pokhara and Kathmandu highway.
From here the ride is more enjoyable and exciting on the busy highway, following the Marsyndi and Trisuli River for some hours. Then on winding uphill to the valley rim, overlooking views of Kathmandu city. After an hour from the valley outskirts reach back to the hustle and bustle of city life of Kathmandu.
On arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to your respective hotels for the last overnight in Kathmandu and in Nepal. Evening a farewell group dinner before parting from each member of different nationalities.
Evening farewell dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant, dinner with an exciting Nepali cultural program.
You can prepare for the next day's departure to homeward or can begin another trip.
You can cancel your booked Manaslu Circuit Trek if you want, but no advance payment will be returned to you. It means, no refund will be transferred to your account again for the cancellation of the trip.
Actually, once you book the trip, our team needs to prepare the transportation; accommodation and the trip crew for your trip and the company will already make certain payment to other operating sections. Therefore, the other operating department like transportation, food and accommodation, trekking crews are not ready to return the advance payment to us. This is the reason we are not going to return you back the advance payment. But, you can postpone the trip for future. We will offer you the same or other equivalent trip whenever you want in the future.
Though you cannot get the refund after you cancel your planned Manaslu Circuit Trek, you can postpone it for future and you can do whenever you have favorable time for you. Or, you can transfer the same trip to your family members, friends and relatives. If you want you other people who are closer to you do this trip, you can do transfer of offer this trip as a gift. But for this, we require valid and reliable evidence like email address, other contacts and all requires contracts we made previously.
Training for high altitude means training for boosting your stamina to successfully cope with the new elevation your body gets during the trip in the Himalayas. For this, you require doing short hikes and joggings, aerobics, regular exercises like jumba dances, walking up and downs with small backpack, joining gym for cardio and other exercises and primarily, jogging, cycling, futsal, football and short hikes/treks in the hill. You can practice both slow joggings and quick running that will help you a lot in the mountain to adjust with new and high elevation you gain.
If you do above mentioned things very periodically, you will be able to battle mountain sickness and you will enjoy your trip blissfully. It is a must thing to do before you board on the trip in order to delightfully celebrate the trip in the mountain with new elevation, new culture and the atmosphere.
Burn your fat if you are fatty/obesed, address serious sickness in your body if you have by consulting your doctor, stop smoking and drinking (heavily) if you can, avoid stress and mental burden, have balanced diet and keep your body fit and fine to work out in the mountain at least for 4 hours to maximum8 hours with little backpack for the trek you want.
If you love doing outdoor sports like lawn tennis, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and any other games and sports, continue them and practice harder for the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
If you prepare the trek very well in a finely organized way beforehand, it is said, half of the trek is already accomplished. Therefore, one requires preparing the trip with all requires things to carry and keeping oneself fit and fine. As Manaslu Circuit Trek is really stressful and challenging trekking trip in Nepal, one requires a very wider and comprehensive preparations for the trek to Manaslu Base Camp.
On Arrival, you will have the on arrival visa instantly if you have not applied Nepal visa for Nepal through the consulate centers or Nepal Embassies nearby you or your city. Actually, it is recommended to have visa on your passport before you go Nepal for Manaslu Trek. But, within half an hour after you apply for the visa, you can get an instant authentic visa on your passport after producing all required documents for visa.
Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.
Or professional trekking experts will briefly let you know the trip you are undertaking from the next day or the same day onward. You will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc.
If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip next day.
The guide and the porters you will accompany as your trekking crew/team for Manaslu Circuit Trek will be very professional and highly experienced. They will speak your preferred language very fluently and try their best to satisfy you with some marvelous insights and experiences during Manaslu trek. The guide will manage all required accommodations, meals and transportation for your Manaslu Circuit Trek. Also, if any lack and insufficiency occurs during the trip, the guide will manage all the things according to the situation to suit and make your Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary more flexible and convenient.
So, hiring guide and porter for Manaslu Circuit Trek will enhance your entire trip with multiple helps from minor sickness and scarcity to acute mountain sickness. They will take a good care of you all round the Manaslu Trek.
Porters will help you tremendously by carrying and taking care of your luggage. They will safely carry and drop your luggage to the destination you want to go. They will be very hospitable, hard-working, funny, and friendly and also can communicate little with you during the trip. Porters will carry maximum 18 kg of load in the mountain. We request you to co-ordinate with your guide and porter during the Manaslu Circuit Trek and make it more exciting, safer and memorable.
In case you are critically suffered of acute mountain sickness on the trail while ascending up to Dharmasala or Larkya La Pass, you will immediately be rescued by the helicopter and admitted at the hospital of Kathmandu Valley and begin the further treatment. For this, you must allow your trekking partner and your guide to call the helicopter by presenting authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue and treatment expenses.
Ascending and stepping at Larkya La Pass(5106), the top point of Manaslu Circuit Trek and witnessing all towering mountain peaks including Mt. Manaslu ( 8163m) will be the best moment to celebrate during Manaslu Circuit Trek. Yes, everyone loves achieving this kind of adventure history of stepping over one of the highest mountain passes (Larkya La Pass 5106m) of the world.
Besides, you can celebrate the truly unspoiled lifestyle of the local people, mesmerizing landscapes, deep gorges, true remoteness and wilderness and the local cuisines and accommodation far away from modern facilitated cities. Tipping for Guide and Porter
Tipping for your guide and porter is not mandatory during your Manaslu Trek but they expect something extra from you after they work hard for you. You’d better prepare USD 5-10 per day per individual guide and porter. But, it doesn’t mean that you have to do the same as we recommend you. You reward them with some handsome tipping as well if you are satisfied. Sometimes, you don’t need to reward them with tipping if they don’t take a good care of you and try to spoil your Manaslu trek with some unnecessary personal benefits and interests.
You will enjoy, mostly, enjoy local cuisines during the Manaslu Circuit Trek. The local teahouse and lodges on the Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail will offer you very authentic local cuisines like tsampa, porridge, Tibetan bread, yak meat items, locally grown vegetables and fruits, etc. They also offer some continental, Indian, Chinese, Japanese and popular dishes during the trek as mentioned on their food menu by local lodges owners.
You can cook on your own at local lodges while staying overnight during Manaslu Trek in the mountain. The meals you have will be freshly cooked and very hygienic in order to ensure your balanced diet and hygiene. Pick up the item from food menu and ask them to prepare for you.
The best itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek is 14 days Manaslu Trek Itinerary. These 14 days will be very sufficient for you to explore the entire Manaslu region, acclimatize at Samagaon and ascending up to Larkya La Pass. This Manaslu Trek 14 day also has the days for your arrival and departure. If you want a day spare in case you have a bad weather condition while ascending up to Larkya La Pass, you are suggested to have to do so and plan accordingly to make your Manaslu Trek more flexible and convenient. Optionally, you can go with 16 days Manaslu Circuit Trek if you want a flexible and comfortable Manaslu Trek Package.