Manaslu Circuit Trek - 13 Days

Manaslu
Spring Vibes
passing Jagat with Prayer flags
Birendra Lake
Duration13 Days
CountryNepal
Trip GradeStrenuous
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Maximum Altitude5,160 m
Group Size1 - 12
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
ActivitiesManslu Circuit Trekking
Best TimeMarch to June and September to Decdember

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a 13 day trek that takes you on a journey around Manaslu, the world's eighth-highest mountain Manaslu (8,163m). Trek along the route and find yourself around the soaring peaks of Manasalu, Himalchuli, Ngadichuli, Shringi Himal, etc, encounter the turquoise glaciers of Birendra Lake, Kaal Taal and watch the falling cascading waterfalls along the way. You'll also have the opportunity to immerse and experience the way of life of Tibetan people by visiting ancient monasteries, participating in local festivals, or interacting with villagers.

Highlights of the Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • Jaw-dropping scenery: The trek takes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Nepal, including the Mt. Manaslu massif, the Annapurna Ranges, and Ganesh Himal. Trek from the subtropical forest at a lower altitude, through the Himalayan foothills to the high, cold, and challenging high altitude of Larke-la Pass (5,160 meters).
  • Cultural encounters: Grab the opportunity to immerse, meet, and learn about Tibetan people who live in this region.
  • Unspoiled region: Compared to other trekking destinations in Nepal, the Manaslu Round Trek is less crowded and is an off-the-beaten-path adventure.
  • Challenging trek but rewarding: Breathe in the thin air knowing you’ve reached the high point of the trek, Larkya La Pass (5,160m). It’s a demanding adventure that pushes your limits, and for those who accept the adventure, the rewards are unparalleled. The intermingling of culture and tradition, diverse flora and fauna, and terrain landscapes add beauty to the trek.

The 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trek is the best alternative trek after the famous Annapurna Circuit and Everest Base Camp Trek. The Manaslu Journey starts from Machhekhola after 8 hours public bus journey. Manaslu region is a wild and remote trek area, yet there are plenty of tea houses along the trek route with enough food grains. The Manaslu Circuit Trek features everything you'd want from a classic trek in Nepal; epic scenery, intimate encounters with local people, cross-culture exchanges, and an adventurous (5,160m/16,925 ft.) Larke La pass crossing.

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the pristine Himalayas on the Manaslu Circuit Trek which offers an immersive experience in the Himalayas of Nepal.

177 km Manaslu Circuit treks skirt the massive Mt Manaslu over the Larke La (5160 m) down to the Annapurna region at Dharapani. Manaslu region was opened in 1991 for trekking and tours. The Trek follows the ancient salt trading route of Nepal along the Budhi Gandaki.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Temperature

Experience the diverse temperatures of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, The Manaslu Round Trek weather is sunny and warm during the day time but the night temperature is cold.

March to June is the best time for the Manaslu Round Trek due to the weather and temperature. Temperatures range from 31 to 34°C, you'll trek alongside the Budhi Gandaki and Marshyangdi rivers. As you ascend, the landscape transitions through sub-tropical (1000m - 2000m) and temperate zones (2000m - 3000m), where temperatures vary from 22 to 25°C in (June to August) summer and drop to 6 to -2°C in winter. Dense forests give way to alpine meadows (3000m - 4000m), where temperatures range from 6 to 10°C annually, and finally to the arctic zone above 5000m, with temperatures often below freezing. Each zone offers unique flora and fauna, including Himalayan thar and Snow Leopards.

Best Season for Manaslu Circuit

There are 4 seasons in Nepal, out of which spring and autumn are the best seasons to trek in the Himalayas to experience the beauty of Nepal. Spring is the largest trekking season in Nepal and Autumn is another popular season to travel with clear skies, dry paths, and perfect weather. September to December is a fabulous month for trekking and hiking in Manalsu region as the monsoon ends with an approaching winter. The autumn and spring seasons offer an excellent opportunity for trekking in Nepal with a stable climate.

The winter season (January and February) is too cold and most of the trails are covered by snow. During monsoon, mid-June, July, and August experience heavy rainfall resulting in landslides and slippery paths.

13-Day Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost

The cost of the Manaslu Circuit trek depends on several factors. Including a Guide, Permits, bus transportation, meals, and accommodation while on trek, insurance, and equipment. Generally speaking, the 13-day Manaslu Trek costs between 875 USD to 1400 USD per person.

Manaslu Trek Permit cost for Spring and Autumn Season

The 13-day Manaslu circuit itinerary is carefully developed with experts placing an acclimatized day at Sama Gaun. The itinerary can be extended as per your interest and time. The proposed daily itinerary is outlined and the Manaslu round odyssey permit cost per person/day is below.

September to November 100 USD per person/week, 15 USD per person/ day. (beyond a week)
December to August 75 USD per person/week 10 USD per person/day (beyond 1 week)
Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit 30 USD per person for single entry
Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit 30 USD per person for single entry
TIMS-Card (Trekkers Information Management System)  18 USD per person for single entry
ACAP permit for SAARC Citizens 1000/ Rupees.per person for single entry
MCAP permit for SAARC Citizens 1000/ Rupees.per person for single entry

Is the Manaslu Circuit Trek suitable for you?

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging trek that could be hard for beginners but we have placed acclimatization day in itinerary for the convenience. Manaslu Trek consists of moderate to challenging grades. Walking through the rugged terrain and daily walking of 5/7 hours in the rising altitude, you need to adjust your body in long-distance walking. Compared to other popular trek routes in Nepal, Manaslu Circuit Trek is less crowded and you will have a great opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy the tranquility of the Himalayas. If you're looking for an adventure that will take you to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is a great deal you shouldn’t miss.

Places to Visit While Manaslu Circuit Odyssey

T- sum Valley with Mu Gumpa

Required a different special permit, this valley is a newly opened area bordering Tibet, the lifestyle and culture are very similar to Tibetan known as mini Tibet. Tourism, husbandry work, agro-farming.

Nubri Gumba known as Sarang Gompa (3100m) lies T- sum above the Bhi village. It is a meditation center, and Buddhist sanctuary located in this high-altitude southern slop.

Kal Tal, meaning 'Death Lake' (3,600 m)

The detour to Kal Tal is 4 hours of walking above the Prok village.

Hang Gompa and Himalchuli Base Camp (4,020 m)

It is a beautiful monastery in the Manaslu region. It takes about one hour to reach the monastery in the meadows of pine forest.

Phungen Gompa (4,050 m./13,284 ft.)

It is recommended to take a detour from Shyalla or Sama Gaon. This is the most picturesque place overlooking Manaslu region shooting.

Birendra Tal (3,450 m./ 11,316 ft.)

This is a high-altitude freshwater turquoise lake fed by glaciers. It is about 3 hours to and from Sama Gaon.

Manaslu Base Camp (4,900 m./16,072 ft.)

The base for the Manaslu expedition fixed its tent and stayed for acclimatization. It is a 4-hour walk from Sama Gaon through the steep slope. The scenery is extraordinary with the lake, glacier, landscape, and forest.

Manaslu Trek Accommodation

Each night, you'll be staying in local teahouses run by the local communities along the trek. Most teahouses are quite basic but comfortable, with two single beds in each room. There is a common area for meals and relaxing, which is a great place to stay warm around the fire at night. The room comprises of bed, mattress, bedsheet, and a pillow which will be more than enough to catch a good sleep. You may carry a sleeping bag for a sound sleep.

Embarking on the Manaslu trek you should have proper gear, be physically fit, and have personal dedication. You are advised to consult a local company or a local guide for the updated 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trek information. Now, you can book your hassle-free Manaslu Round Trekking with Global Eco Trails for a memorable Holiday. We are an established company organizing a small group trekking family tour, honeymoon trek, student group, and friend reunion tour at an affordable price. Talk with our experts now!

Itinerary

Our 13-Days Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary is outline and customizable is avaalable as per your interest. The tailor made itinerary changes the prices and service as well. Please feel free to contact us for the new itinerary. 

Trip PlanExpand All
01Day

Welcomes you on your upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport and transfer to Hotel.


Accommodation: Hotel
Altitude: 1,350m

Accommodation: Hotel
02Day

Today we take a long drive to Machhekhola. Along the way, you will see many beautiful greenery landscapes, rivers, and beautiful views of the Ganesh Himal and Manaslu mountain ranges. Beautiful rivers, local villages, waterfalls, and rice fields make your drive more exciting. Arrival and check-in at guesthouse.

Distance cover: 160 km,
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Altitude: 815m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House.
03Day

Have your breakfast and let’s begin the trek following the gorge and narrow trails with heads up and down. Cross the Machhakhola (fish river) and follow the winding trails to reach Tatopani (Hot Spring). On the way, you see small villages of Gurung, Magar and Chhetri people living in traditional lifestyle of farming. Walk along the skyscraping cliffs on your left and whispering rivers in your right. Follow the trail of forest, rivers, cross the suspension bridge and you reach Jagat village for overnight stay which is small sized farm village.

Distance cover: 22km 
Approx. time taken: 6 hrs
Altitude: 1,370m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 1,370 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
04Day

After breakfast, we start the journey towards Deng. Walk through the beautiful landscape with forests of sub-tropical climatic zone. Move along to ascend the rocky ridge to Salleri, descend to Sirdibas and follow the trail surrounded by rice terrace to Philim; a small village settlement made of humble Gurung people. After you cross the village, you will enter the land less travelled by. Cross the Budi Gandaki over the wooden cantilever bridge. Grassy slopes, uninhabited gorge, continuously flowing Budi Gandaki River, peaceful bamboo forest will make you forget all your worries and gets you ready to find yourself in the journey. Once you cross Deng khola, we pause our journey for the day and stay overnight at Deng village.

Distance cover: 19 km,
Approx. time taken: 6-8 hours
Altitude: 1,850m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
05Day

In the morning after you add up fuel for the belly, start your walk, cross the Budi Gandaki, climb bit further ahead to reach Bhi. Trek along the trail where you find mixed forests but dominated by coniferous trees like Himalayan pine, fir, spruce. Walk through beautiful Prok village with the wide image of Siringi Himal. Along the route, you will walk through many gompas and mani stones. The path follows through dense forest with magnificent view with a steep climb to Namrung where you stay overnight.

Distance cover: 19 km
Approx. time taken: 7 hours
Altitude: 2,650m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 2,650 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
06Day

Today, the trail enters to Nupri region inhabited by Tibetan people. Seeing people wearing Chubas dress, you will get to immerse in the local culture of Nupri area. The trail is a viewpoint of beautiful mountains such as sirin, Ganseh himal, Himal Chuli. Walk through the forest of rhododendron, fir, oak forest to reach Lho, a big village settlement with monastery, Gompa and mani stone. Enjoy the extraordinary view of Manaslu from Lho which would be your final destination for the day.

Distance cover: 11km 
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Altitude: 3,150m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 3,150 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
07Day

Today’s destination is Sama Gaon; a village with blend of natural beauty, cultural richness. From Lho, the trek begins today as you ascend through forests of rhododendron and pine trees. After few hours of trekking, you will reach the village of Shyala taking you there through many mani, chortens and barely terraces. The views around the surrounding will leave you mesmerized as you can see Manaslu, Peak 29 and Himalchul standing out in pride. You can also explore popular Ribung Gompa which considered the oldest monastery in the entire Manaslu region.

Distance cover: 8km
Approx. time taken: 4 hours
Altitude: 3,500m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 3,500 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
08Day

Today is the acclimatization day on Sama Gaon to prepare your body and mind for high altitude and prevent from altitude sickness. On this day, you can choose to explore around Sama gaon. You can visit Pung- gyen gompa on south for beautiful landscape. In addition, one can hike to a pristine glacial lake called “Birendra taal” or visit Manasalu Base Camp for stunning views of Samdo, Nagdo chuli, Simnang himal, Manaslu icefall and so on.

Option for detour

Opt I: Trek Pungen Gompa and back-14 km, altitude gain 550m, walking 6 hours

Opt II: Birendra Tal and back-5km, 2 hrs

Opt III: Trek to Manaslu base camp and back-17km/8hrs altitude gain-900m

 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 3,525 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
09Day

After acclimatization day, you are heading to Samdo. The trail is properly managed and you will pass through mani wall, pine forest and see breath-taking mountain views of Manaslu ranges, Buddha Himal, Shringi Himal and many more along the way. After couple of hours of trekking, descend and cross the Budi Gandaki River through wooden bridge, you will reach Samdo.

Distance cover: 17 km
Approx. time taken: 5 hrs
Altitude: 3,850m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House

Max Altitude: 3,850 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
10Day

Also known as Larke Phedi, Dharmasala is the last settlement before Larkya La (5,106m) Pass. After you move from Samdo, you’ll pass through a market called Larke Bazar "fair seasonal Tibetan market" which is an interesting place to visit. Descend on a gentle path passing mani stone wall and chorten. Upon crossing the two streams and watching Larkya glacier along the way, ascend ahead to the valley of Salka khola and climb up ahead to reach Dharmasala.

Distance cover: 11 km 
Approx. time taken: 4 hours 
Altitude: 4,450m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 5,106 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
11Day

This is the major day for you as you cross Larke La pass today which is one of the major attention grabbers of this trek. This trek is longer than usual but you will pass through traditional villages, beautiful glacier lakes, huge Himalayas and various vegetation along the way. You can see the view of Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, Annapurna range and Larke Peak from the Larka Glacier. Ascend through the moraine and mani stone into the wide pastures. At last, you will reach Bimtang where you stay overnight.

Distance cover: 16km 
Approx. time taken: 7-8 hours
Altitude: 5,106m 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 4,450 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
12Day

Your adventure comes near to the end when you start form Bimtang to Dharapani. You will walk through the forest and cascading waterfall in Manaslu area for the last time. Every experience becomes surreal as you walk through the pine forest and rhododendron forest. You will descend through the trial, cross the meadows and cross bridge over Dudhkoshi river. After you reach Tilije, trek through stone paved trial, majestic mountain views and mani wall along the way. After you move ahead from police checkpoint, you will reach Dharapani. Dharapani is last exit of Manaslu Conservation Area and the entrance of the world-famous Annapurna Circuit trek. It can be understood as a junction of both.

Distance cover: 23km 
Approx. time taken: 8 hours
Altitude: 1,860m
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 
Accommodation: Guest House.

Max Altitude: 1,840 mMeals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
13Day

After having the last breakfast in Mountain, get ready for the off Road ride to Beshisahar. Beshisahar is the district headquarter of Lamjung, where all kind of facility is available. You can decide whether you want to come back to Kathmandu or going to Pokhara to enjoy the lake city.

Max Altitude: 1,860 mMeals: Breakfast, and DinnerAccommodation: Guest House
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Included
  • Complimentary Airport picks up by private vehicle
  • Manaslu Conservation Entry Permit (MCAP)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • Manaslu Restricted Area Permits for 7 days
  • Trekker Information Management System (TIMS-Card)
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary by public and private sharing vehicle 
  • 12-Nights Twin sharing Tea House Accommodation during the trek
  • 1-Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (Twin Sharing) including breakfast
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) whilst trek
  • Government-certified, well-experienced English Speaking Trekking Guide
  • Salary including insurance, equipment, accommodation and food for all Nepalese Guide
  • Sleeping bag, Down Jackets for Manaslu Circuit Trek if required.
  • Farewell Dinner at the end of the Trek in Kathmandu.
Excluded
  • International flights to and from Nepal
  • Nepal Entry Visa fees, Visa can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport on arrival costs 30 USD, 50 USD, and 125 USD for 15 days, 30 days, and 90 days respectively.
  • Entry fees or donations, museums, monasteries while on Trekking
  • Emergency evacuation by Helicopter just for incase, the cost should be bear by your travel insurance company.
  • Extra night hotel and food in Kathmandu in case of early return from the mountain than a scheduled plan.
  • Private Jeep transportation to Machhakhola is available at an additional cost from where the journey begins
  • Private Jeep transportation from Dharapani to Kathmandu is available at an additional cost from where the adventure ends.
  • Meals other than those listed in inclusions (Hot and cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Laundry, towels, hot showers, internet access, recharging of batteries, and other items of a personal nature.
  • Porter services. (A porterr cost 295 USD. It can be shared by two clients).
  • Tips for guides
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October 26, 2024
Ends:
November 07, 2024
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