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Duration
18 Day
Activity Level
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Group Size
2 - 12 pax
Best Season
Mar - May , Sep - Dec
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Trip Highlights
- Explore the diverse multi-ethnic communities of the Manaslu region.
- Witness the stunning Himalayan peaks, including Mt. Manaslu (8,156m), Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Ganesh, Naike (6,211m), and Samdo (6,335m).
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the pristine Budhi Gandaki River valley.
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture of Tibetan Buddhism in the Himalayas.
- Experience the lush green landscapes with pine and oak forests.
- Cross the challenging Larkya La Pass (5,106m), the highest point on the trek.
- Discover one of the untouched trekking regions of the Manaslu Conservation Area in Gorkha district.
Overview
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal’s most remarkable and adventurous trekking routes. Situated in the Manaslu Conservation Area of the Gorkha District, this trek offers an extraordinary combination of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and mountainous adventure. The trail takes trekkers through some of the most pristine landscapes in the Himalayas, offering close-up views of snow-capped peaks and an intimate encounter with local communities and their way of life.
This trek is named after Mt. Manaslu (8,156 meters), the eighth-highest mountain in the world, which dominates the skyline for much of the journey. The trek not only rewards adventurers with stunning views of Manaslu, but also Mt. Himchuli (7,893 meters), Mt. Ganesh (7,405 meters), Naike Peak (6,211 meters), and Samdo Peak (6,335 meters). With its remote, rugged terrain, the Manaslu Circuit offers a more isolated and peaceful alternative to other popular trekking routes in Nepal like the Annapurna Circuit.
The trek starts at the lower elevations of Soti Khola, where trekkers begin by walking through lush subtropical forests, river valleys, and traditional villages. As you ascend, the scenery shifts dramatically to alpine meadows, glaciers, and towering snow peaks. The trekking route passes through a wide variety of ecosystems, from subtropical jungles to high-altitude plateaus, offering trekkers the opportunity to experience Nepal’s diverse flora and fauna. The Manaslu Conservation Area is home to more than 2,000 plant species, 110 species of birds, and 33 species of mammals, including the elusive snow leopard.
In addition to the natural wonders, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is rich in cultural experiences. The region is predominantly inhabited by Buddhist communities of Tibetan descent. Along the trail, trekkers will encounter monasteries (known as Gompas), prayer wheels, chortens (Buddhist shrines), and Tibetan scriptures etched into rocks. The journey offers insight into the spiritual traditions of the people living in this remote part of the Himalayas.
The highest point of the trek is the Larkya La Pass (5,106 meters), one of the most challenging sections of the trek. The pass is renowned for its panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. The trek continues down into the Bimthang valley and then descends through scenic villages, where trekkers experience the Nepali rural life firsthand.
Manaslu Circuit Trek is a journey for those who are physically fit and seek a challenging yet rewarding experience. With its rugged terrain, altitude challenges, and cultural richness, this trek provides a true Himalayan adventure that remains less crowded than other trekking circuits in Nepal, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a more tranquil and authentic trekking experience.
Overall, the Manaslu Circuit Trek promises a combination of thrilling high-altitude trekking, stunning landscapes, and immersion into a unique culture, making it one of the most sought-after treks for those looking to explore the heart of the Nepal Himalayas
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) – Hotel Check-in, Trip Briefing.
Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Day 3: Drive to Arughat, trek to Soti Khola (700m/2,328 ft), 6 hrs drive, 2-3 hrs trek.
Day 4: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (869m/2,952 ft), 6-7 hrs.
Day 5: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m), 7 hrs.
Day 6: Jagat to Deng (1,860m/5,917 ft), 8-9 hrs.
Day 7: Deng to Namrung (2,660m/8,626 ft), 8-9 hrs.
Day 8: Namrung to Lho Gaon (3,500m/11,482ft), 5-6 hrs.
Day 9: Lho Gaon to Samagaon (3,515m/11,532ft), 3-4 hrs.
Day 10: Samagaon to Samdo (3,875m/12,660 ft), 5-6 hrs.
Day 11: Rest Day in Samdo.
Day 12: Samdo to Dharamsala/Larkya B.C. (4,460m/14,628 ft), 4-5 hrs.
Day 13: Cross Larkya La (5,160m/16,924 ft) to Bimthang (3,720m/12,201 ft), 8-9 hrs.
Day 14: Bimthang to Tilije (2,300m/7,544 ft), 5-6 hrs.
Day 15: Tilije to Chamje (1,410m/4,625 ft), 6-7 hrs.
Day 16: Chamje to Bahundanda (1,100m/3,542 ft), 6-7 hrs.
Day 17: Bahundada to Besisahar (760m/2,493 ft), 5-6 hrs.
Day 18: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu (6-7 hrs).
Day 19: Departure Day.
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Best Season / Time to Travel
The best time for the Manaslu Circuit Trek is during the Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) seasons when the weather is clear and stable.
Why Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Spectacular Mountain Views: The trek offers stunning views of some of the highest and most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas, including Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Ganesh, and Naike Peak.
Trekking Through Remote Areas: The Manaslu Circuit is less crowded compared to other popular trekking routes like the Annapurna Circuit, offering a more serene and peaceful experience in the mountains.
Cultural Immersion: The trek takes you through traditional Tibetan Buddhist villages, where you can experience the rich culture, history, and spiritual traditions of the people living in this remote region.
Diverse Flora and Fauna: The Manaslu Conservation Area is home to over 2,000 species of plants, 110 bird species, and 33 mammal species, including the elusive snow leopard, providing trekkers with an opportunity to explore diverse ecosystems.
Unique Ecosystems and Landscapes: From lush subtropical forests at lower elevations to alpine meadows and glaciers at higher altitudes, the trek offers an ever-changing landscape that showcases the natural beauty of the Himalayas.
Immersive Tibetan Buddhist Heritage: Along the trail, you will find numerous Gompas (monasteries), prayer wheels, chortens, and Tibetan scriptures carved into rocks, providing a deep spiritual connection to the region’s rich Buddhist traditions.
Less Crowded and Peaceful Trek: Unlike other well-trodden trekking routes, the Manaslu Circuit is less commercialized, allowing trekkers to enjoy a quieter, more peaceful journey through untouched landscapes.
A Challenging and Rewarding Adventure: The trek is perfect for trekkers looking for a challenging yet rewarding journey, with its high-altitude paths, remote terrain, and the chance to experience true Himalayan adventure.
Booking and Cancellation Policy
- 30% deposit required at the time of booking.
- Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure.
- No refund for last-minute cancellations.
Please refer to Himalayan Summit's official policy for detailed terms and conditions.
What to Pack / How to Prepare
- Trekking boots, warm clothing, rain gear, and personal medications.
- Portable charger, camera, and trekking poles.
- Travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking.
- Reusable water bottle and water purification tablets.
Required Travel Documents & Permits
- Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit(ACAP).
- Restricted Area Permit for Manaslu.
- Valid passport and a visa for Nepal.
Bonus Tips / Travel Tips
- Acclimatize properly to prevent altitude sickness.
- Carry light but essential trekking gear.
- Stay hydrated and maintain a steady pace.
- Respect the local culture and customs.
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Included/Excluded
- Airport pickup and drop facility.
- All required local and government taxes.
- Breakfast, Lunch and dinner during the trek.
- Down jackets and sleeping bags (provided upon request).
- Fresh seasonal fruits after the dinner (while on the trek).
- Full day guided city tour in Kathmandu (Day 2) by a private vehicle.
- Insurance of guide and porter.
- Licensed, experienced and English speaking trekking guide.
- Lodge expenses during the trek.
- Stay in the city at finest hotel (3 nights twin sharing room at Kathmandu). Trekking permits/TIMS.
- Welcome and farewell dinner at one of the finest Nepalese Restaurant with traditional ethnic music and dance.
- A porter and his entire expenses.
- Official T-shirt
- Adventure Certificate (after completion the trek)
- Cost incurred during the tour around the city.
- Extra porter charge.
- Nepal arrival visa.
- Cost for additional trips.
- Extra hot showers, wifi & battery charging on a trek.
- Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation.
- Tipping to staffs (as an appreciation). Meals in the city except for breakfast and other mentioned special dinner.
Itinerary
DAY 1 Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft).
Welcome to Kathmandu, our representative will meet you at the Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel to relax after a long journey.
DAY 2 Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation.
Our day will begin after breakfast with some last minute purchases and preparation if needed for our trek to come. The rest of the day is for sightseeing and exploring the Kathmandu valley. An ancient land full of incredible history, Kathmandu Valley boasts many UNESCO World Heritage Sites which are a testament to the fabulous art, culture, and traditions here. We will visit the Patan Durbar Square, Basantapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath. If you are interested, this is also a great opportunity to try local foods.
DAY 3 Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat and trek to Soti Khola (700m/2328 ft), 6 hrs drive and 2/3 hrs trek
To avoid the traffic condition, we will leave early from Kathmandu. We will have a pleasant ride along with the views of the mountains in the background through a hilly landscape surrounded by lush forests. Then after arrival in Dhading Besi, we will move towards Soti Khola with a bumpier ride.
DAY 4 Soti Khola - Maccha Khola (869m/2,952 ft), 6/7 hrs.
We will begin our walk to Machha Khola after breakfast. Through thick forests and through high ridges we will walk next to the Budhi Gandaki Rivers, which is a glacially fed and fast-moving river. Rice terraced fields pave the way as we make our way towards a Gurung village called Lapubesi, with a few lovely waterfalls along the way. The trail will ascend and descend a few times before finally crossing a suspension bridge to reach the village of Maccha Khola.
DAY 5 Maccha Khola - Jagat (1,340m), 7 hrs.
From Machha Khola, we will make multiple small ascents and descents as we make our way through the narrow paths of this region. We will witness nature’s bounty as we cross a hot water spring and move on to our goal. The winding Gandaki is visible to us as we cross suspension bridges and start climbing stone steps. We will descend a ridge alongside the river as to reach Jagat.
DAY 6 Jagat - Deng (1,860m/5,917 ft), 8/9 hrs.
Suspension bridges are the backbone of many trails in Nepal and we will see and cross quite a few in this trek too. We will pass small Gurung settlements as the landscape slowly changes, starting from rocky climbs to wide valleys, bamboo forests and through lush grassy slopes. This transition in ecology is a wonderful example of how rich the diversity of flora fauna in Nepal is. After following the winding paths and crossing the Deng Khola, we will reach the village of Deng.
DAY 7 Deng - Namrung (2,660m/8,626 ft), 8/9 hrs.
Today we will witness the winding nature of Budhi Gandaki as we will be crossing it multiple times. Along the way, there will be quite a few Gompas on the way interspersed with forests. We will stop at Prok village to enjoy beautiful views of the Shringi Himal 7161m. The narrow gorge and the surrounding views give this place a very wild feeling. After a steep climb, we will reach the village of Namrung. Namrung offers brilliant viewing spots for the mountains of Shringi 7161, Himalchuli 7,893m and the Ganesh Himal 7,422m.
DAY 8 Namrung – Lho Gaon (3,500m/11,482ft), 5/6 hrs.
One of the most famous sites in Manaslu trekking circuit is the Lho Gaon (meaning the village of Lho) with an astounding view of Peak 29 ahead, we will pass a large stone gate. To reach it through the day we will climb over 1000 meter altitude and that you can imagine sets us par in the range for Himalayan breeze and dryness. We’ll take a small detour to the Pungen Glacier for up-close views of the stunning Manaslu from this village.The journey to Lho Gaon will lead us to a new type of vegetation – tall and wind ridden fir and oak trees. On our way, we will pass along the villages of Nupri, Barsam, Lihi, Sho, Shirp and lastly the Lho Gaon.
DAY 9 Lho Gaon - Samagaon (3515m/11532ft )- 3/4 hrs
Today we will explore an old Gompa of this region called the Pung Gyen Gompa. The Sherpa culture art and tradition can be seen here in the colorful and intricately carved stone walls full of Tibetan script which are plenty in number, and the colorful clothes are worn by the women while prayer flags flutter all around. We will enjoy amazing views of the Pungen glacier from the Gompa and it is a good place to make some memorable photos. Also, You will have an opportunities to visit Birendra Tal. Then we will return back to Samagaon.
DAY 10 Samagaon - Samdo (3,875m/12,660 ft), 5/6 hrs.
As we move towards Samdo, we will again meet the fierce Budi Gandaki River. The trail is relatively easy and we will move through forests at a good pace depending on how everyone feels. This is also the path to Manaslu Base Camp. The rocky sandy texture of this region with the occasional patches of snow make it a different terrain, with thorny shrubs and bushes scattered along the way. To enter the village of Samdo we will enter through a large arch, almost like a doorway to another world.
DAY 11 Rest Day in Samdo.
We will rest in Samdo today for acclimatization to the high altitude. Experts recommend a short hike as the best option to get used to the high altitude and this is exactly what we will do today. We will hike to the back of Samdo village from where we can witness breathtaking views of the great Manaslu (8163m) along with other mountains such as the Naike (6211m), Samdo (6335m) and so on. This route to Samdo is one of the trading routes to Tibet that had been used previously to the border being closed except for one place father to the east. Be on the lookout for some beautiful species of birds such as the Lophophorus, which is the national bird of Nepal and many other birds of prey.
DAY 12 Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. (4,460m/14, 628 ft), 4/5 hrs.
Today is a relatively shorter walk. We will again meet Budhi Gandaki multiple times and cross many small wooden bridges. We will be able to witness the Syacha glacier and appreciate its beauty as we go around the valley and walk up to a Dharamsala. Upon reaching Dharamsala we can rest and relax and enjoy the majestic views.
DAY 13 Dharamsala - Larkya la (5,160m/16, 924 ft) - Bimthang (3,720m/12, 201 ft), 8/9 hrs.
After a short uphill trek from Dharamsala, we will be able to witness the Larkya glaciers and the peaks such as Larkya (6249m) and Cheo (6812m). We will walk on the icy glacier and gradually make our way down as the path become steeper. We will cross the high Larkya La pass here which gets steeper as we ascend to the top. As we reach the pass we can get majestic views of the peaks such as Cheo Himal (6812m), Kangguru (6981m) and Annapurna II (7937m). Then we will cross Dangboche Kharka and finally arrive at Bimthang.
DAY 14 Bimthang - Tilije (2,300m/75,44 ft), 5/6 hrs.
The Lamjung Himal 6,983, Manaslu (8163m) and Himlung 7,126m beauty can be witnessed from Bimthang. We will start to descend today and will pass through lush pastures with many grazing animals. The narrow path makes its way through forests of Rhododendron and enters a valley of immense beauty, Karche. We will then continue on our journey to Tilije. Tilije is the Gurung Village and we will visit Tilije Gumba which shows the culture and tradition of the Gurung Community.
DAY 15 Tilije - Chamje (1410m/4625ft) 6/7 hrs.
Today we will enter the Annapurna circuit as we climb small ridges, cross bridges and walk on the narrow stone path. From Dharapani, we walk further down and meet the Marsayangdi Khola. We will also cross many Mani walls and small villages typical of Tibetan Buddhist practitioners before we reach Tal.
DAY 16 Chamje - Bahundada (1,100m/3,542 ft), 6/7 hrs.
The trail drops down to the river to cross the bridge and flows the rocky trail towards Tal. After that easy downhill to Chanje and continue walk along the river to Ghermu phant. On the way n can enjoy the views of waterfall and Rocky Mountains. After Ghermu the trail leads up gently up to the bottom of Bahundanda and steep up to the village of Bahundanda for overnight.
DAY 17 Bahundada to Besisahar(7,60m/2,493ft) - 5/6 hrs.
After breakfast the trail drops down to the valley to cross the bridge and continue walk along the bank of the river to Nagdi village. Then the trail leads few up and downs to Khudi and continue walk to Besisahar for overnight.
DAY 18 Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu by Public bus ( 6/7 hrs.)
Today At 7:00 in the morning, we'll drive to Kathmandu along thelittle road to Dumre and after that through thePrithivi highway. Through the lush green hills and rocky terrain with fast flowing rivers, we will make our way back to Kathmandu. The bumpy ride is bound to lull you to sleep and rest during this ride.We will arrive in Kathmandu in the afternoon. That night we will host a farewell dinner at a Nepalese restaurant. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
DAY 19 Departure Day
We drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport before your scheduled flight hoping to see you again.
FAQs
What is the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a scenic trek through the Manaslu region in Nepal, offering breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas, including Mt. Manaslu, Himalchuli, and Ganesh Himal. It takes you through lush forests, traditional villages, and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, culminating in the challenging Larkya La Pass (5,106m).
How difficult is the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The trek is considered medium to moderate in difficulty, with some challenging sections, especially when crossing the Larkya La Pass at 5,106 meters. However, the trek is achievable for most trekkers with good fitness levels and prior trekking experience at high altitudes.
When is the best time to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The best times to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek are during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to December). During these months, the weather is favorable with clear skies and moderate temperatures, offering the best views of the Himalayas.
Do I need any special permits for the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Yes, trekkers need special permits to trek in the Manaslu region. These include:
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card.
How fit do I need to be for the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is suitable for trekkers with moderate fitness levels. You should be prepared for long days of walking, some steep ascents, and high-altitude trekking. It is recommended to train in advance by doing cardio exercises, hiking, and strengthening your legs and core.
Can I customize my Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary?
Yes, Himalayan Summit Treks & Expedition offers customizable itineraries based on your preferences, fitness levels, and time constraints. Contact our team to design a trek that suits your specific needs.
How do I book the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
You can book the trek directly through our website or by contacting our team. We will assist you with the necessary preparations, including permits, accommodations, and guides.
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