Faqs 14 Days Manaslu Trek

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. 

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Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging and strenuous trekking trip in Nepal. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is also a restricted area trekking in Nepal. The Manaslu Circuit trek takes you to Larkya La Pass (5160m), the highest elevation of the trek which is very challenging to cross but rewarding achievement in the profile of your adventure history.

Actually, ascending above 5000m above the sea level is considered to be very challenging as the nature tends to be crueler and wilder and the layer of oxygen get thinner gradually which creates stresses in the human body. Consequently, the body gets in problems. So, this is the difficulty during the trek to Larkya La Pass. Therefore, Manaslu Circuit Trek is challenging trek yet one of the most rewarding.

It is a remote and less crowded area trekking in Nepal which is loved by majority of the trekkers who love doing adventures in less spoiled areas where they can find the true in its true form that is the most important thing in one’s life. 

Manaslu Circuit  cost ranges between USD 1100-1300 depending on the trip itinerary you choose to do. If you choose to do 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek, the cost will range between USD 1150-1220 but if you want to choose 16 days Manaslu Circuit Trek, you need to pay between USD 1300-1500. And, if you go with luxury Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary and the budget Manaslu circuit Trek itinerary, the cost will again be different.

The cost of Luxury Manaslu Circuit Trek ranges between USD 1500-1800 but if you want  to choose Budget Manaslu Circuit Trek, the cost will range between 900-1050. 

Normally, the above mentioned Manaslu Circuit Trek cost includes:

• All Arrival and Departure transfer from airport to airport.
• Twin sharing room on best tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu on 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 Breakfast.
• Service of guide and Porter as per size of group(It means, two people one porter)
• Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides and porters.
• Applicable Special Trekking Permits for Restricted Areas, includes 
MCAP, ACAP and TIMS.
• Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staffs if required for minor 
wounds and sickness.
• Farewell dinner in Kathmandu.

 The Above mentioned Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost doesn’t include:

• Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance.

• Expenses of personal nature
• Gratitude or tipping for trekking staff, drivers, porters and guide.
• 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.
• Lunch and Dinner all round the trip.

 If you want to change the includes and the doesn’t include , you can think of some and add in each section. 

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. 

Yes, Manaslu Circuit Trek is very challenging and strenuous. The Manaslu Trek takes the trekkers above 5000m through wild nature of Nepal’s Himalayan region bordering to Tibet which is very challenging and difficult. Manaslu Trek is only for adventure lovers and for those who have high level of stamina.

The Manaslu Trek is difficult in the sense that the trekkers have to walk at least 7-8 hours a day at high altitude up hundreds of up and downs in one of the remotest areas of Nepal. The trekkers also will have to use very basic local lodge accommodation which is sometimes difficult to adjust for the trekkers who are doing Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Therefore, the people who are doing their Manaslu Trek requires doing very comprehensive preparation with all required trekking equipment and had better experience short or moderate trekking trip prior to the Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

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 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.

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.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is an adventure trekking in Nepal into the wild and unspoiled nature of Nepal’s Himalayas located at the Tibetan border. Manaslu Circuit Trek takes the trekkers into such a wild nature where you experience the real thrills of adventure above 5000m and astonish at witnessing towering mountain summits including Mt. Manaslu 8,163 metres (26,781 ft), the eighth world highest mountain in the world.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is very challenging in the sense that it takes the trekkers above 5000m that is Larkya La Pass (5140m) above the sea level which itself is challenging for the trekkers and Manaslu circuit trek is located in a very remote area of Nepal where all kind of facilities like you get in the modern cities and the trekkers have to depend on certain items of foods and very basic accommodation which may be difficult to adjust for the international trekkers. This discomfort may not be adjustable or adoptable for the trekkers and the feel it very difficult to digest.

Therefore, trekkers who are doing or planning their Manaslu Trek needs to do all possible or highest level of preparations with all required information for the trekking like weather condition, trekking equipment, Nepal travel info and must things to know before the trek. 

Actually, it takes 16 days to trek to the Manaslu Circuit. This 16-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary includes arrival, departure and acclimatization days. It is flexible and the finest Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary. Even some people do Manaslu Circuit Trek in 14 days which is not considered to be good since it is a strenuous and challenging trek ascending above 5000m, crossing Larkya La Pass (5120m).

Don’t go with 12 or 13 day Manaslu CircuitTrek itinerary because you don’t really have sufficient time to enjoy the adventure and you may have to give it up in the middle of the way. You will both waste your money and time if you are going with the Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary which has les than 14 days. Be careful.

You require one day arrival, one day departure and on day acclimatization at Samagaon (3530m) before you go to conquer over Larkay La Pass (5120m) and switch the trek to Annapurna Circuit region and finally end it at Dharapani and Besisahar.

So, if you love adventure and challenging trek and you have at least two weeks’ time, you can go with Manaslu Circuit Trek with a sound preparation.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging and strenuous trek in Nepal which takes you to Larkya La Pass (5120m) which is one of the highest mountains passes of the world. Actually, ascending above 5000m is not easy task, it is really difficult. So, the trekkers who are preparing their Manaslu Trek needs to consider in that way that the trek is challenging and one requires prepare very professionally with reliable trekking crew and the trekking gears. Along with this, the one who is venturing onto the Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail must be with enhanced and boosted stamina and confidence to conquer this tough walk through core mountain landscapes and to battle weather extremes.

One requires doing short treks, hikes, regular exercises, cardio, ups and downs with backpacks, also requires fixing all health risks by consulting with doctor prior to the trek. Also, one must carry very comprehensive medical kit, first aid with all necessary medicines that may require on the trail. The trekkers should be ready to battle any kind of weather extremes like snow fall, rainfall, certain hunger, living without network and communication and sometimes, accommodation challenges. If you are ready to bear all these kinds of challenges and risks, you can go for Manaslu Circuit Trek and you will truly enjoy it with first-rated thrills of adventure with Mt. Manaslu, the world eighth highest mountain and Larka La Pass, one of the highest mountain passes of the world. 

Larkya La Pass (5120m) is the highest point in Manaslu Circuit Trek. Before you ascend to Larkya  La, you go for Dharmasala 4, 450 m /14, 596 feet and then after you cross the Larkya La, you will switch to the other side which is Annapurna Circuit Trek, Bimthang. Actually, the trek is very tough before you cross the Larkya La Pass, the most difficult section of the trek. However, the triumph over Larkya Pass will reward you with all majestic mountain panoramas including Mt. Manaslu, the world eighth highest mountain.  

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 MachhaKhola and from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Beshisahar.
• 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 Nepal with grand landscapes and mountain panoramas, you can go with Manaslu Circuit Trek rather than Annapurna trekking. 

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 and Annapurna Circuit Trek are not totally different; they are very similar each other. It means, you can go with whichever you like to do. 

Both Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek are challenging trekking trip in Nepal taking the trekkers above 5000m into the wild mountain. Manaslu Circuit Trek takes you to Larkya La Pass (5120m) and Annapurna Circuit Trek takes you to Thorongla Pass (5416m). Both of these high passes of Nepal are very challenging for trekkers and require special trainings beforehand. 

The landscapes and the views are very similar, means grand and massive, which are distinct than in other trekking trips like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. Both trekking trails are located at the border between Tibet and Nepal. 

A few differences between Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek are: you will witness both Manaslu and Annaurna Himalayan views in Annapurna Circuit Trek but you will only see Manaslu and Ganesh Himal in Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu Circuit Trek covers both Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area but Annapurna Circuit Trek covers only Annapurna Conservation Area. Manaslu Circuit begins from Machhakhola/Sotikhola but Annapurna Circuit Trek commences from Besisahar where Manaslu circuit trek ends. Annapurna Circuit trek ends in Jomsom after you visit Muktinath, a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. You can drive or fly back to Pokhara. 

Frankly telling, both trips are equally grand and massive to experience if you love adventure trekking in Nepal’s Himalayas above 5000m. 

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. 

Comparatively, Manaslu is harder than Everest. There are few reasons why Manaslu is harder than Everest. Manaslu Circuit Trek route is entirely based in very remote area of Nepal where people get very basic facilities with no variety of food items to eat whilst Everest region and Everest Base Camp Trek trail is now well facilitated even with luxury accommodation ( in Namche and Dingbcohe). Relatively, there are no such kinds of steep walks (ascents and descents)  in Everest Base Camp Trek like in Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

Even, the rate of altitude sickness in trekkers is more in Manaslu Circuit Trek than in Everest Base Camp Trek. The tail is flat and safe without any risks of avalanches in Everest Base Camp Trek but these weather extremes may be the threats while doing Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

In Manaslu Circuit Trek, the trekkers require ascend up to Larkya La Pass( 5106m), which is one of the world’s highest mountain passes of the world. To ascnd up to the top of Larkya La Pass is really tough and challenging for the trekkers. 

Therefore, only few numbers of people dare to do Manaslu Circuit Trek and if they accomplish, they will celebrate the most astounding adventure journey of their life. So, those who are doing their Manslu Circuit Trek, require preparing and planning in more professional way than Everest Base Camp Trek as Manaslu Circuit Trek harder than Everest Base Camp Trek. 

Larkya La Pass ( 5106m)  is the highest point of Manaslu Circuit Trek. Before you ascend up to Larkya La Pass, you have to have one day acclimatization in Samagaon (3530m). You require this one day acclimatization to adjust your body with new gained height in your Manaslu Circuit Trek. After you acclimatize your body with new gained elevation in Samagaon, you will ascend to Dharmasala(4770m)  and finally to Larkya La Pass. After you cross the Larkya La Pass, you will switch your trekking trip to Annapruna region and end it in Dharapani and drive back to Kathmandu via Besisahar. 

Yes, you can see Manaslu (8163m) from Annapurna Circuit Trekking trail. As you begin your Annapurna Circuit Trek from Besisahar, you can witness massive Mt. Manaslu on the first day’s trail.

Almost all the trekking days in Annapurna Circuit Trek, one can see Mt. Manaslu as Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trekking trail are located in the same geography and location. 

You can see Mt. Manaslu in Annapurna Circuit Trek from Koto as well. Most importantly, trekkers can view the most astonishing view of Mt. Manaslu from Timang in Annapurna Circuit Trek. 

No trekkers are permitted to do Manaslu Circuit Trek without a licensed guide. This is because the government of Nepal, ministry of tourism has declared Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail as restricted area trekking in Nepal. No trekkers can enter the Manaslu Circuit restricted area without guide. It is a mandatory rule to be strictly followed by every individual trekker who is doing Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

Manaslu Circuit Trekking trail is a restricted area trekking in Nepal and for security purpose at the border between Nepal and Tibet, the region remains restricted area and the trekkers must apply and collect restricted and special area permit beforehand the trek begins. One requires joining at least a group of two in order to get restricted area permit for Manaslu trek. 

The months of Sept. Oct. and Nov. are the best months of year to trek to Manaslu. The months of Sept. Oct. and Nov. are the month of Autumn season. Autumn season is best time of the year for Manaslu Circuit Trek as the weather condition and the mountain views will entirely support you all round the trek. 

Second best time of the year for Manaslu Trek is Spring, the months of Mar, Apr and May. The weather of Spring with flowering rhododendron will mesmerize you during your Manaslu circuit Trek in Nepal in Spring. 

So, if you are planning and thinking of doing your Manaslu Circuit Trek, you, first, go with Autumn and second with Spring in Nepal.  Check weather in Nepal for your Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

One requires packing very carefully and comprehensively for Manaslu Circuit Trek. As Manaslu Circuit Trek is a very remote and lest facilitated area trekking in Nepal, one may not get the right and reliable trekking equipment on the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. It is pretty sure that the trekkers cannot buy any kind of branded trekking equipment on the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. 

However, the trekkers can get some basic trekking equipment like socks, t-shirt, sun glasses and some warm and woolen clothes in Machhakhola and Samagaon on the Manaslu Circuit Trek Route. 

But, one needs to pack all the required things including personal and trekking gears, spare gears, toiletries, travel insurance and first-aid kit box. These are the most important pack list for Manaslu Circuit Trek. People who are doing their Manaslu Circuit Trek must collect all required trekking equipment and pack rightly as the trek is a very challenging and strenuous trekking trip in Nepal. 

A comprehensive and wider range of pack list for Manaslu Circuit Trek help you tremendously to make your Manaslu Circuit Trek safer, more exciting and successful. Trekking Equipment Pack list for Manaslu Circuit Trek needs to be sought keenly and collected beforehand the trek. 

As Manaslu Circuit Trek is a strenuous and very challenging trek in Nepal which is suited only for experienced trekkers and adventure lovers, people who are planning/preparing Manaslu Circuit Trek must prepare the trek very cautiously with all required things for the trek. 

These are the best way for preparing Manaslu Circuit Trek:

- Book and confirm your international flights 

- Prepare and carry your Travel insurance 

- Prepare and carry a comprehensive First-Aid Kit with all the medicines you need 

- Visit and Consult your doctor about your health conditions and fix problems if you have any 

- Book your Manaslu Circuit Trek via an authorized trekking company in Nepal

- Plan at least two people in group to get Manaslu Circuit Restricted Area Permit ( your trekking company in Nepal will help you this) 

- Collect and pack all essential trekking equipment 

- Boost up your physical and mental stamina and confidence with plenty of exercises, outdoor sports, short hikes and treks and meditation and yoga 

- Make sure that you have booked your trek with professional trekking crew 

Machhakhola is the beginning point of Manaslu Circuit Trek. To get Machhakhola from Kathmandu, one requires driving for 8-9 hours via Prithvi Highway and through Gorkha Bazaar or Dhading Bensi. The schedules buses and jeeps everyday depart from Kathmandu, Machhapokhari, for Machhakhola covering 163 km through beautiful country settings and local villages. The drive will be very exciting and adventurous as the travelers pass through rural landscapes and rural roads. On the way, one can have a few breaks like toilets, lunch and other refreshment breaks. 

The trail from Machhakhola ascends along the grand and massive Budi Gandaki River towards Jagat. After one crosses Larkya La Pass( 5106m), you will board to Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail and walk down to Dharapani and go to Besisahar to end the trek finally. You will drive back to Kathmandu from Besisahar to end your Manaslu Circuit Trek formally.