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Manaslu Circuit Trek

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US$ 1140

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  • 1 person
    US$ 1200
  • 2 - 5 person
    US$ 1140
  • 6 - 8 person
    US$ 1080
  • 9 - 14 person
    US$ 1020
  • 15 over 9999
    US$ 960

US$ 1200

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duration-days
Duration

14 Days

difficulty
Trip Difficulty

Easy

max-altitude
Max Altitude

5,106m / 16,752ft

activity
Activity

Trekking

destination
Destination

Nepal

group-size
Group Size

2 - 15 People

accommodation
Accommodation

Hotel & Guest house

meals
Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

transportation
Transportation

Car and Bus

Highlights of Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • Offering awe-inspiring views of Mt. Manaslu, the 8th tallest peak in the world, along with surrounding ice-capped peaks like Ganesh Himal and Himalchuli
  • Spotting rare species like the red panda, snow leopard, and Himalayan Monal and unique plants like Himalayan blue pine and silver fir
  • Hiking through monasteries, charming villages, prayer flags, stupas, and chortens, connecting with the region’s spiritual essence
  • Ascending to Manaslu Base Camp at 4,800 meters rewards you with panoramic views of peaks like Shringi Himal, Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, and others
  • Crossing the Larkya La Pass at 5106 meters, one of the trek’s most thrilling highlights, provides a sense of reaching the top of the world
  • Passing through peaceful, beautiful villages like Jagat, Dyang, Narung, and Samagaun with overnight stays along with experiencing rural mountain life up close
  • Beginning with a lovely drive from Kathmandu to Maccha Khola and concluding with a drive return from Besisahar after completing the hike.

Trip Overview of Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a fourteen-day journey in the heart of the mountains in the Gorkha District, Nepal. You will walk the untouched and less-crowded trails around Mt. Manaslu, the eighth-tallest peak on Earth, at 8163 meters, offering you a limitless, thrilling adventure during the excursion.

Part of a Manaslu conservation area, the Manaslu Circuit protects a variety of rare animal species, including the Himalayan black bear, red panda, langur monkeys, ghoral, and others; birds, including the Himalayan Monal, Nepal’s national bird, snow partridge, blood pheasant, and golden eagle; and plants, including Himalayan blue pine, silver fir, Himalayan cedar, juniper shrubs, and others.

In this 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore staggering views of the Himalayas, hidden villages, Manaslu Base Camp, and beyond in peaceful, remote hiking off-road trails. Not only this, but you will also be able to delve deeply into the rich culture and social norms of Sherpas, Magars, Tamangs, and Gurungs.

Numerous stupas, monasteries, prayer flags, and chortens are scattered throughout the route, giving visitors a glimpse into vibrant Buddhist culture influenced by Tibetan traditions. Thus, this perfect trek shows the ideal connection between natural beauty and the quirky lifestyle and culture of the Buddhist people.

This 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek starts with a nine-hour drive from Kathmandu City to Maccha Khola, the hiking’s beginning point. From this place, you will pass several lovely villages like Jagat, Dyang, Namrung Village, and Samagaun until you reach the Manaslu Base Camp, sitting at 4800 meters in height from sea level.

From this base camp, you can witness the most amazing views of ice-capped peaks like Mount Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, and many others that will remain in your heart forever. Then, after exploring Manaslu Base Camp, you will also cross the Larkya La Pass, which is at 5,106 meters and will make you feel you are footing at the top of the world.

After that, you will descend towards Bhimthang and then to Tilije Village, ultimately driving towards Besisahar and returning to Kathmandu City. This 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek will take hiking enthusiasts through dense jungles, alpine meadows, beautiful waterfalls, and several small settlements, making this journey indelible.

This 2-week lively adventure will give you the time of your life at a relaxed pace, with serene trails testing your limits, toughness, and patience in this challenging journey, showering you with beyond-expectation natural scenery rewards. So, add your 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek   to your bucket list and make your dreams come true to enjoy something different and beautiful.

Itinerary of Manaslu Circuit Trek

Includes / Excludes of Manaslu Circuit Trek

What is included?

  • All airport pick up/ drop by private transportation.
  • Full broad meals three time (Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner) during  the trek.
  • Trekking lodge accommodation (Tea House) during the trek.
  • English- Speaking knowledgeable, helpful government license holder guide(1 porter:2 trekker’s) all his salary ,food .accommodation, drink and insurance included.
  • Manaslu Restricted permit.
  • Annapurna conservation permit.
  • Kathmandu to Machha Khola by public bus.
  • Tilije Village to besishaar by sharing jeep.
  • Besishahra to Pokhara by public bus.
  • Sleeping bag and duffel bag (returned back after trip)
  • Medical supplies (first aid box)
  • Glory Adventure T-short.
  • All officials expenses and government tax and vat.
  • Fare well dinner with culture dance.

Noted: Arrangement emergency Helicopter(paid by your travel insurance)

What is excluded?

  • International air fare and Nepal entry visa fees.
  • Meals in city ( Lunch and Dinner).
  • Accommodation for Kathmandu.
  • If you needed porter service ($245)
  • All kind of soft and hard drinks
  • Hot shower ,Wi-Fi ,battery charge.
  • If inquire private transportation.

Route Map & Altitude Chart

Essential Information of Manaslu Circuit Trek

Best Time

The key to maximizing your Manaslu Circuit Trek experience is to choose the right time that matches your preferences and expectations. Each season has its distinctive charm, offering the stunning beauty of the gigantic Himalayas in the Manaslu region. Here are the four seasons, which are described below with brief information:

Autumn Season

This season is most preferred by many trekking enthusiasts worldwide in Nepal. The autumn season comes with pleasant weather with normal temperatures and clear skies. You can see clear views of mountains from far away. Due to the cool and normal temperature, Larkya La Pass will also be easy to cross in this season.

Monsoon Season: For Rain Lovers

You can witness fewer crowds this season due to the heavy rain. Most of the flights can get delayed due to heavy rainfall. However, this is the season that you can observe the luxuriant greenery of the landscape. But you need to embark on a journey this season with extra precautions, as trails can be very slippery, and there is a considerable chance of landslides.

Spring Season

Another peak season for the Manaslu Circuit Trek is spring, which falls from March-May. The route is filled with colorful alpine flowers and blooming rhododendrons. The natural beauty will also, at its best, offer the most outstanding views for trekkers to feast on with their eyes. This is the dream season for photographers to show their art in photography by capturing the best incredible views they can take.

Winter Season: For Adventurous Souls

There are a lot of high risks, like snowy trails and extremely cold temperatures, during this season, but this season still offers the best views of landscapes covered with snow. You can enjoy the solitude on a quieter trail with no one to disturb.

Elevation and distance

In this Manaslu Circuit Trek, you will have to cover a total length of 141 kilometers, starting the trekking journey from Machha Khola and ending at Tilije Village. Similarly, you will have to travel the distance of 157 kilometers on a local bus ride. You will have to trek for 13.5 kilometers from Samagaun to reach the Manaslu Base Camp.

On the return trekking journey, you will walk approximately 40 kilometers from Samagaun to Tilije Village. Similarly, you will be at 1324 meters when you are in Kathmandu. When you are in Machha Khola (870 meters), the altitude will be decreased by 610 meters. From this village, the altitude will be gradually increasing.

Manaslu Base Camp lies at a height of 4800 meters, whereas the highest place that you will be trekking is Larkya La Pass, which lies at 5106 meters above sea level. The views from this past are mind-boggling, and you will not forget them ever. You will acclimatize at Samagaun at 3530 meters to adapt your body to the higher elevations.

Maximum and minimum walk per day

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a moderate-level difficulty trek in comparison to ABC or the Annapurna Circuit Trek. So, you should not hope this trek will be easy. You have to hike roughly six hours daily after formally starting your trekking journey. On the first day of your trekking, you will hike for seven to eight hours from Machha Khola to Jagat.

The longest day of your trekking itinerary will be day 11, which lasts eight to nine hours and takes you from Dharmasala to Bhimthang, covering the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit Trek trip, Larkya La Pass. On the first four days of your tour, you will walk for seven to eight hours per day.

In contrast to this, the minimum hiking day will be on day 12 when you trek to Tilije Village from Bhimthang with just four hours of walking. From here, your trekking trip ends, and you take a local bus to Kathmandu and head back to your hotel. However, you must train your body to endure long hours of walking and keep going until you complete the journey.

Accommodation, Food and Drink

Primarily, there are basic teahouse accommodations on this Manaslu Circuit Trek. They offer simple amenities like a shared dining area, twin bedrooms, a blanket, and a pillow. They are also budget-friendly accommodations, saving a lot of your money. Only better facilities and accommodations are found in the lower places of the Manaslu region.

However, it is better to carry a sleeping bag, especially during winter, to keep you warm while sleeping. Teahouses produce their electricity using solar-powered devices. So, you must pay additional money to charge your gadgets using electricity. Apart from this, you will find squat toilets in these basic accommodations.

You will find dishes with locally produced vegetables and other food sources for the foods and drinks. Teahouses will serve local Daal Bhat with vegetable curry, soup, and other menus like momos, bread, noodles, eggs, and potatoes. You can get drinking water easily throughout the Manaslu Circuit trek.

However, we recommend you bring a portable filter or water purification tablets for your health purposes. You should stop smoking or drinking alcohol during this journey if you are involved in such things. Likewise, you can carry some light snacks in your backpack to get energized if you are hungry while trekking.

Preparation and fitness

If you have enough preparation, no trekking in the world will stop you from embarking on your journey. Even a beginner can complete the trip with the necessary guidelines and readiness. The Manaslu Circuit Trek has distinguished terrains, from thick forests to high peak passes.

You can prepare for the trek by starting a fitness routine to build your stamina and strength by doing step-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, and lifting some weights. You should go cycling, running, and hiking on nearby hometown hills with pickups, which will assist you in many ways when trekking at a higher altitude.

These exercises will boost your confidence and make your mental state strong, giving you a taste of what to expect during the trekking journey. This journey will test your preparation and push you to your next level limits, making this journey even more memorable and filled with a lot of impressions in your mind.

Permit

You need to carry 3 permits while embarking on the Manaslu Circuit Hiking journey: the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit or MCAP, and ACAP or the Annapurna Conservation Area. The MCAP will allow you to trek through the Manaslu Conservation Area.

Similarly, the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit allows access to the remote parts of the Manaslu region. This has been made mandatory for foreign travelers. You will be able to delve into the hidden beauty of the landscape and unique cultures. Likewise, you need an ACAP as this trek also covers the Annapurna region area while embarking the journey.

Transportation

We will travel on foot, by jeep, and by local bus on this Manaslu Circuit Trek. Firstly, you will go to the bus station in Kathmandu and get on a local bus to Machha Khola, where your trekking journey officially begins. On day 12, we will trek to Tilije Village to catch a local jeep, which will take us to Besisahar.

We will hop on a local bus to Kathmandu in the early dawn. It will take us seven to eight hours to get to Kathmandu city. After reaching Kathmandu, our private vehicle will pick us up and drive you to your hotel room, concluding the Manaslu Circuit Trek of 14 days.

What to expect from this trip?

The 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek provides awe-inspiring views of Mt. Manaslu and adjacent mountains via remote, less-trodden paths. The route traverses’ forests and alpine meadows and passes through the charming settlements of Jagat and Samagaun. You’ll experience rich Buddhist culture with monasteries and prayer flags.

The primary objective of going to Manaslu is to stock the Manaslu Base Camp at 4800 m and cross the rough Larkya La Pass above 5105 m. While you can look forward to an arduous 14-day trek, many rewarding encounters will rain down on you along the entire route of the Manaslu Circuit. So, prepare yourself for the marvels of nature and the exceptional culture of the local life colored by Tibetan Buddhism.

Frequently Asked Question (FAQ’s)

You can wander around the world’s eighth-highest summit, Manaslu (8,163 m), and grace the Manaslu base camp and borderline the Buddhi Gandaki River valley on the eastern side of the Tibetan plateau. There are more teahouses and better facilities, making this trip more appealing.

You will lodge in teahouses with straightforward yet comfortable rooms, usually twin-sharing rooms without attached bathrooms. However, you cannot expect luxury options due to its remote location on this trek.

Travel insurance is essential, as it covers high-altitude hiking above 3000 meters up to 6000 meters, helicopter evacuation, and medical emergencies.

Although you are not certain to witness animals, you may spot a red panda, Himalayan tahr, or snow leopard. Trekking at the best season maximizes your chances of seeing the unique fauna and flora of the Manaslu Conservation Area.

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is more demanding than the Annapurna Circuit due to its higher elevation, off-beaten tracks, and minimal amenities. One of the challenging parts of this journey is reaching the Larkya La Pass more than crossing the Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit.

Trip Reviews on Manaslu Circuit Trek

Price starts from
US$ 1140

For group of minimum 3 Pax

Group Discount Price
  • 1 person
    US$ 1200
  • 2 - 5 person
    US$ 1140
  • 6 - 8 person
    US$ 1080
  • 9 - 14 person
    US$ 1020
  • 15 over 9999
    US$ 960

US$ 1200

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