Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is an adventurous classic trek to the untouched region of Nepal, offers an immense opportunity to experience the mountain scenery, beautiful landscapes, river falls, and forests. Experts consider the Manaslu Circuit Trek among the best treks in Nepal. Despite its recent rise in popularity, the Manaslu Trek remains remote and off-the-beaten-path compared to the better-known teahouse treks in Nepal. The trek takes you around Manaslu, the world’s eighth highest mountain at (8,156m/26,758ft).

Highlights of Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • A scenic drive from Kathmandu to SotiKhola
  • Views of highest peaks in the world like Mt.Manaslu(8,156m), LamjungHimal, Mt.Annapurna II etc.
  • Trek along the BudhiGanadaki River gorge
  • The highest point on the trek “Larkya La Pass (5,106m/16,751ft)”
  • Rich in biodiversity and natural scenery
  • Captivating flora and fauna
  • Cultural exploration between Hindu’s and Buddhists
  • Possibility of spotting a wild endangered species like Snow Leopard.

Benefits

  • Private transport to and from our hotel in Kathmandu to Kathmandu’s international airport, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA).
  • Provide pulse oximeter for blood oxygen saturation level monitor to high altitude.    It is an important indicator to recognize early signs of impending altitude sickness and other potentially health risks.
  • Medical Kit.
  • Arrangement of sleeping bags and down jackets if you do not have your own.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary:

Day 01: Drive from kathmandu to Arughat – then drive to Soti Khola (730M)

Driving Hours          (160km/99.4 miles) -6-8hrs

Day 02: Trek from Soti Khola (730 m/2896 ft) to Machha Khola (890m/ 2,965 ft)

Trek Distance          9.7 km/6 miles

Highest Altitude      890m/ 2,965 ft

Trek Duration          6-7 hrs

Day 03: Trek from Machha Khola (890m/ 2,965 ft) to Doban (1,070 m/3510 ft)

Trek Distance          9.5 km/ 5.9 miles

Highest Altitude      1,070 m/3510 ft

Trek Duration          4 to 5 hrs

Day 04: Trek from Doban (1,070 m/3510 ft) to Philim (1,570 m/5,150 ft)

Trek Distance          13 km/ 8 miles

Highest Altitude      1,570 m/5,150 ft

Trek Duration          5-6 hrs

Day 05: Trek from Philim (1,570 m/5,150 ft) to Deng (1,860m/6,102 ft)

Trek Distance          11 km/ 6.8 miles

Highest Altitude      1,860m/6,102 ft

Trek Duration          4-5hrs

Day 06: Trek from Deng (1,860m/6,102 ft) to Ghap (2,250 m/7382 ft)

Trek Distance          11.5 km/ 7.14 miles

Highest Altitude      2,250 m/7,382 ft

Trek Duration          4-5hrs

Day 07: Trek from Ghap (2,250 m/7,382 ft) to Namrung (2,660 m/8,727ft)

Trek Distance          9 km/5.5 miles

Highest Altitude      2,660 m/8,727ft

Trek Duration          4-5hrs

Day 08: Trek from Namrung (2,660 m/8,727ft) to Lho (3,180m/10,433 ft)

Trek Distance          11km/6.8miles

Highest Altitude      3,180m/10,433 ft

Trek Duration          5-6hrs

Day 09: Trek from Lho (3,180m/10,433 ft) to Samagaun (3,530m/11,581 ft)

Trek Distance          17.2 km/10.6 miles

Highest Altitude      3,530m/11,581 ft

Trek Duration          4-5hrs

Day 10: Rest Day in Samagaun

Day 11: Trek from Samagaun (3,530m/11,581 ft) to Samdo (3,875m/12,713 ft)

Trek Distance          8.2 km/ 5 miles

Highest Altitude      3,875m/12,713 ft

Trek Duration          3-4 hrs.

Day 12: Trek from Samdo (3,875m/12,713 ft) to Dharamsala (4,480m/14,698 ft)

Trek Distance          11.7 km / 7.2 miles

Highest Altitude      4,480m/14,698 ft

Trek Duration          3-4 hrs.

Day 13: Trek from Dharamsala (4,480m/14,698 ft) to Bhimtang (3,720m/12,205ft) by crossing Larkya la Pass (5,160m/16,929ft)

Trek Distance          24.7 km/15.3 miles

Highest Altitude      5,160m/16,929ft

Trek Duration          7-8 hrs

Day14: Trek from Bhimtang (3,720m/12,205ft) to Gho (2,550 m/8,367 ft)

Trek Distance          10 km/ 6.2 miles

Highest Altitude      3,720m/12,205ft

Trek Duration          4-5hrs

Day 15: Trek from Gho (2,550 m/8,367 ft) to Dharapani (1,910m/6,266ft)

Trek Distance          6 km/ 3.7 miles

Highest Altitude      2,550 m/8,367 ft

Trek Duration          3-4 hrs.

Day 16: From Dharapani (1,910m/6,266ft) We’ll Drive to Besisahar (760 m/2,493 ft) – then drive back to Kathmandu.

Driving Hours          224km/139miles

Highest Altitude      1,910m/6,266ft)

Overnight at your own selected hotel at Kathmandu.

Trip Cost and Duration

Trekking Area: Manaslu Round Trek  

Trekking Days: 16 Days

Cost: 2 Pax: $1700 Per Person.

In the Above Cost It Includes:

1. Airport Pick-up and Drop Off.

2. Licensed and trained trekking guides.

3. Potters for carrying goods and supplies.

4. Meal on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) basis during the trek

5. 3 Nights Accommodation in the 3 Star Hotel in Kathmandu with B & B. (Bed & Breakfast)

6. All accommodation during the trek.

7. All meals and hot beverages during the trek.

8. Transportation to and from trail head by Private Transport.

9. All necessary documents and permits for trekking (where applicable)

10. National Park/Conservation Area entry Permit, Insurance, and equipment for the staffs.

11. Coordination of quick Rescue service (Costs covered by your Insurance Plan)

12. Trekking staff’s wages & 1 hr. trekker massage after your trek

14. Welcome dinner in a Nepali Cultural Dance restaurant in Kathmandu.

15. Trekking Map, T-shirt, and Trekking certificate.

16. Exclusive of Medical Kit Bag

17. All Government and Local Taxes

18. International Flight Ticket Re-Confirmation.

19. Meals will be start when your trek starts.

20. Trekking Staff Insurance of $10,000 Per Person.

Services and Cost Does not Included in Price:

1. International Airfares.

2. Travel/Trekking Insurance.

3. Excess baggage charges More than 16kg and hand bag more than 5 kg in domestic flights.

4. Visa fees.

5. Airport Departure Taxes.

6. Drinks (Cold and Alcoholic) Rescue charge, Hot water, Shower, WiFi, Battery Charge etc.

7. Tips for The staffs.

8. Expenses of Personnel nature and Permit and Liaison officer fee (where Applicable.

9. Meals during stay in the Kathmandu and Pokhara.

10. Domestic Ticket of Lukla, Jomsom, Pokhara etc.

11. Extra Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Accommodation Details During the Manaslu Circuit itinerary

Accommodation Details during the Manaslu Circuit itinerary includes fifteen nights lodge to lodge stay at a mountain where we use the best available lodge and select the best accommodation during the trekking. We provide seven nights room from the Sotikhola, Namrung, Lho, Samagaun(2N), Bhimtang, and Gho. eight nights standard room at Machha Khola, Doban, Philim, Deng, Ghap, Samdo, Dharamsala, and Dharapani.

Three nights Hotels in Kathmandu before and after the trek is  included in the package. Hot showers, Wi-Fi will be available at an extra cost in possible places.

Best Time for Manaslu Circuit Trek

Best Time for Manaslu Circuit Trek is dependent on Weather and temperature factors for the best season of the Manaslu trek in Nepal. March to May, September to November is the most energetic season for Manaslu trek.

Heavy snowfall in the winter season from December until February closed the lodge at Dharamsala, makes it difficult to cross Larkya La Pass.  From June to August is the rainy season. We do not recommend trekking in the winter and rainy seasons to anyone.