Manaslu Circuit Trek  |  15 Days

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a fabulous Hiking in Nepal. The trek is a Wonderful and Exciting Hiking in Nepal, where you can walk with daily views of snow-capped peaks enclosed within Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. The trek was opened for trekkers just two decades ago due to its closeness with the Tibet border near Samdu and Larkya Phedi, where in early days a big market and trade used to take place on this ancient Trans-Himalayan Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet. This Trek is a Wonderful Hiking Adventure that offers trekkers with exceptional views in the shade of Buddhist culture, where you can marvel at its age-old traditions similar to Tibetan heritage.

The Manaslu Circuit Trekking Package is The Trek to the world's 8th highest peak, Manaslu (8163 m), from sub-tropic temperatures to the high cold arctic zone with amazing landscapes. The Manaslu Circuit Trek with the Larke Pass Trip is 15-Days to explore the scenic Himalaya, the best Manaslu hiking package, where you can trek within beautiful views of high snow-capped peaks in the shade of the unique culture of the high Manaslu areas, which is similar to the traditional Tibetan way of life as it was for many centuries. This wonderful walk includes Beautiful serene alpine woodlands filled with rhododendron, hemlock, pine, fir, magnolia, juniper, and oak tree lines, where tree lines fade for short alpine bushes as the trek leads towards dry and arid landscapes towards Samagaon and Larkya Phedi. The further walk leads above Larkya-La with incredible scenery of high mountains, including all the Manaslu range of peaks with Himlung and Larkya peaks close by and then back into lush vegetation and tree lines, reaching at famous and popular Annapurna Circuit Trail at Dharapani.

Finally, our overwhelming walk, the Manaslu Hiking Package, concludes with a drive past the Lamjung areas to reach Kathmandu, after a memorable and exciting adventure on the Manaslu Region Trekking Packages.

Trip Highlights

  • In Kathmandu sightseeing tour and exciting cultural and historical place.
  • An exciting scenic circuit around world's 8th highest massive Mt. Manaslu.
  • Exploring colorful traditional villages and monasteries of different cultures.
  • Highest altitude 5,135 m at Larkya-La Pass.
  • Around Manaslu Trekking, a fabulous walk a wonderful and exciting Trek. 

Itinerary

  • 1Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu (1,324 M) And Transfer to Your Hotel.Upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, you will proceed through immigration for visa processing. Once you complete the visa formalities, proceed to the luggage collection area and exit the terminal. A representative from our Reasonable Treks and Tours staff agency will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel within the hub of Kathmandu city, around the most happening and exciting place around Thamel. After checking into your rooms with refreshments, we discuss the Manaslu Circuit Trek later in the evening at your hotel.
    Overnight at the hotel included.
  • 2Drive from Kathmandu (1324 M) To Machhakhola (890 M) Duration: 9 - 10 Hours.Today we must drive to Machha Khola via the Arughat and Soti Khola. It takes a 9- to 10-hour drive and offers various scenarios of villages, hills, rice farm landscapes, and rivers. The Machh Khola lies in the Gorkha district of Mid-West Nepal. The drive leads to warmer areas passing many farm villages and towns, following the Trisuli River and Budi Gandakii River too.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 3Trek from Machhakhola (8580 M) To Jagat (1405) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.After a pleasant overnight at Macha-Khola, a morning walk follows the Buri-Gandaki River upstream to reach Khorla Beshi, a small farm village. From here, a winding path leads to Tatopani village with “Hot Spring,” an opportunity for a hot bath as time allows. After a nice rest, the walk carries on, passing the Dovan and Yaruphant villages to reach Jagat for overnight stops. Jagat is a moderate-sized farming village with shops and stores.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 4Trek from Jagat (1405) To Deng (1805 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.On this day, you will pass through several villages. First, you will climb a valley and reach Sirdibas village, where you can enjoy a view of the Shringi Himal ranges. The next village you will reach is Philim, known for its terraced fields. You will continue walking to Chisapani, where you usually stop for lunch. Most of the villagers in this area are Tibetan locals who engage in agriculture and animal husbandry, cultivating crops such as barley and maize and growing oats and nuts as fruits. Later, you will trek through the village of Pewa and continue through the valley, passing a small campsite before finally reaching today's destination, the small town of Deng.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 5Trek from Deng (1805 M) Namrung Village (2630 M) Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.You will start an early hike from Deng, crossing the river and ascending the hill. As the trail continues, you will come across mani stones in the small villages along the path. Each stone bears a Buddhist mantra, indicating that you are entering a region influenced by Tibetan culture. The villages you pass through today are Rana Gaun, Bihi Phedi, Ghap, and Ghapsya. Enjoy the typical villages and their lifestyle. The trail continues through dense forests with the sounds of insects and mules. After a few hours, you will reach Namrung.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 6Trek from Namrung Village (2630 M) To Lo Gaun (3180 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.The hike today offers magnificent views of the mountains, including Himalchuli, the Shring Range, Mt. Manaslu, and more. We will trek via Lihi and Sho Gaun. Finally, a long stone Mani wall will mark your arrival in the village of Lo Gaun. We will set up a lunch camp for a short hike. In the afternoon, you may hike to Ribung Gompa.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 7Trek from Lo Gaun (3180 M) To Samagaun (3530 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.The hike starts from Lho Gaun, following a trail to the Shyala village at 3500 meters, which offers stunning views of Mt. Manaslu. The trail continues to the settlement of Samagaun. This is one of the most beautiful villages you will encounter during the trek. Free afternoon.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 8Trek from Lo Gaun (3180 M) To Samagaun (3530 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.The hike starts from Lho Gaun, following a trail to the Shyala village at 3500 meters, which offers stunning views of Mt. Manaslu. The trail continues to the settlement of Samagaun. This is one of the most beautiful villages you will encounter during the trek. Free afternoon.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 9Acclimatization Day Samagaun (3530 M) And Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4800 M), Then Back to Samagaun (3530 M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.An important rest or free day for good acclimatization before heading to high areas and to Larkya-La pass, on this free day explore the villages with a short hike around. Today we're going to hike to the world's 8th Base Camp of Manaslu. It takes 5 to 6 hours up and down including the Birendra lake as well. The Manaslu base camp lies at 4800 meters above sea level and it would be the best hike and meaningful hike throughout the trip. You will extremely soak into the hidden gems of nature and culture of the Manaslu region. The Manaslu base camp hike is quite thought in comparison to the Pungyen Gumpa. Before hiking to Manaslu Base Camp better to pack a lunch, fill enough water, and carry the necessary gear like a trekking pole, warm jacket, gloves, sunglass, and warm head.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 10Trek from Samagaun (3530 M) To Samdo (3870M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.Today walk for about 5 to 6 hours, heading towards the last village at Samdo which is close to the Tibet border. The Samdo village is the largest beautiful and highest village before Lakrya La Pass 5106 m. Where you can explore the local culture, traditions, customs, and monasteries with a mesmerizing scenario of the Manaslu Himalayas. This village has combined the Tibet border where you can find many Chinese goods.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 11Trek from Samdo (3870M) To Dharmasala (4600 M) OR Larke La Phedi (4460M) Duration: 5 - 6 Hours.A short day to Larkya Phedi, also known as Dharmasala (4600 m), after a nice stop at Samdo village, before crossing an icy stream and then heading towards a drier barren area, the trek today is not that hard except for rapid altitude gain. A few hours gradually and down to complete the morning walk at Larkya Phedi, meaning the base of the hill or pass; the afternoon is free for leisure for a short hike. We suggest you ascend up at least two hundred when you reach at Dharmasala.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 12Trek from Dharmasala (4600 M) To Bhimtang Village (3790 M) Larkya La Pass (5106 M) Duration: 8 - 9 Hours.Starting early morning to reach at the top of the Larkya-La pass at 5,106 m. A strenuous and long climb overlooking the awesome scenery of surrounding hills and valleys with Mt. Manaslu, Larkya Peak, Bouddha Himal, Himalchuli, and of Peak 29. After a steep climb eventually, you'll be reaching the top of the Larkya La pass, festooned with Buddhist prayer flags and stunning views. Such an amazing time at theLarkya la we'll extremely descend to Bimthang village. The coming down would be slippery and tough so highly recommend bringing crampons and a trekking pole. An overnight stay in Bhimtang village with a majesty valley.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 13Bhimtang Village (3790 M) To Dharapani (1,910 M) Duration: 8 - 9 Hours.This is the final day you will be walking the trails of the Manaslu Region Trekking Packages As you climb downhill, you will pass lush forests full of flora and fauna, including rhododendron bushes. Walking back across the Dudh Khola, you will walk to Karche for lunch. In the next hour, you will see many signs of a glacial flood, with tree trunks smashed and banks undermined, the track becoming rough. And the trail drops to Gurung Goa, the first village since Samdo. The valley becomes more agricultural and lush as you pass fields and copses of oak and rhododendron. Stay on the north (true right) bank until Tilije. From there, continue your stroll toward Dharapani.
    Overnight at The Teahouse, Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner Are Included.
  • 14Drive Back to Kathmandu By Local Sharing Vehicle Duration: 7 - 8 Hours.After having breakfast, we will head to Besisahar by local sharing jeep and it takes 3 hours to get to Besisahar. After that, we will drive back to Kathmandu, and approximately 6-7 hours to get to Kathmandu. Besides local vehicles, we highly recommend taking a private vehicle from Besisahar to Kathmandu. Our memorable adventure will be terminated in Kathmandu.
    Overnight at The Hotel, Breakfast, and Lunch Are Included.
  • 15Final International Departure from Tribhuvan International Airport.Today, your Manaslu Circuit Trek comes to an end in the amazing country of Himalayan wonders with Reasonable Treks and Tours, and as per your flight time, leaving for the airport before three hours, our crew will drop you at the airport, and we hope you had a wonderful Manaslu Circuit Trek with us and cannot wait for the next trip.
    Departure

Cost Includes:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • Three Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
  • Farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural dance show
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek leader (Guide)
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Salary, Food, Drinks, Accommodation, Transportation and Insurance for the Guide and Porter.
  • Duffle bag, down jacket, sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion)
  • Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card fees And Annapurna Conversation Area Project (ACAP) permits.fees
  • All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes:

  • Nepalese visa fee.
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu.
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu .
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Travel and rescue insurance.
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, etxtra porters
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s). and driver(S).

Trip Note

Hotel and Accommodation on Manaslu Circuit Trek

While in Kathmandu, stay at 3-star hotels (attached bathroom, A/C, and 24-hour running hot and cold shower). While you are Manaslu Circuit Trek Day Beging Breakfast at  Lodge teahouse Thy are clean and comfortable bed and the rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets .every day 3-4 hours trekking and break for lunchtime, after a relaxing lunch, you typically spend around 2-3 hours or even more sometimes on the trail before reaching your stopping point teahouse .

Transports used on Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Reasonable Treks And Tour Will provide private vehicles and tourist bus for the airport transfer, Kathmandu sightseeing tour in Kathmandu and drive from Kathmandu to Soti-Khola and return back to Kathmandu.

Meals and Drinks On Manaslu Circuit Trek

The meals are included in our package of the Manaslu Circuit Trek and They are taken in lodges, we will have breakfast and dinner at the lodge where we stay overnight and our guide will choose and stop For lunch on trek and we recommend you to bring water purification pills since you will have normal water for free, then you can have the normal water and use the medicine and drink however you have options of buying bottled water or boiled water in every place as well. There will also be farewell dinners for guests in Kathmandu.

Electricity and battery charges on Manaslu Circuit Trek

There are electricity available in some of the villages on our Manaslu Circuit Trek where you can recharge your camera, batteries, mobile Phone and there is solar power in some villages. we trek through and you can recharge your batteries camera mobile Phone in those places as well if they have enough power and we suggest you to have spare batteries as well and you will have to pay some for recharging batteries.

Luggage/Bag pack on Arou on Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Your main luggage will be carried by porters on Manaslu Circuit Trek And you simply carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, and etc, during the trek, as small loads allows you for full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel’s locker room/safe deposit box in Kathmandu for free of charge.

Guide and Porter on Manaslu Circuit Trek.

We provide a trained trekking guide (handles the logistics and guides you and your team on the trek) and porters, one porter for each 2 trekkers and a  porter carry about 20 Kg and if there are more than 10 people in the group then we will provide you with the additional guide for the group.

Group size, guide, and crew member.

Reasonable Treks And Tour organize Manaslu Circuit Trek for single people to maximum 13 people at once or even if you have more than 13 people then we can split the group in to two or more groups (according to the number of trekkers) however you all can walk together and stay at same guest house and there are only different guide, and there are 1 guide up to 9 people and 2 guides for 10-13 people and One  porter for each 2 Trekkers.

Personal expenses on Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Personal expenses depend largely on your habit and as the meals are included on our Manaslu Circuit Trek cost ,so, you only need money for table drinks (alcoholic/non Alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (some smaller shops are available along the trail in the areas), tips, souvenirs, hot shower (available in some places), and Meals ( A meal cost 5-7USD in Kathmandu) for your Kathmandu stay, entrance fees ( approx: 25USD) while your tour in Kathmandu, if you Do not drink alcohol and sopping then 12-15USD per day should be enough for the hot drinks, shower and snacks on trek and Tips are appreciated by your support Team after the trek. The amount depends on your budget and appreciation of their work. As a suggestion, we advise you to allocate 15 - 20% of the total tour cost as Tips to the staff and you can do this if you feel the services have been good.

Gears available in Kathmandu.

It's not necessary to spend a lot of money buying equipment for the Around Manaslu Trek in your country as Majority of these gears can be bought at Reasonable Cost in Kathmandu.

Best Time to Trek Around Manaslu.

The best time to trek to the Around Manaslu Trek is spring March, April, May, and autumn August, September, October, November. The temperature is moderate in these seasons and guarantees amazing views through the trip. Although this trek can be undertaken during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone.

Insurance/Rescue/Evacuation.

In case of a serious sickness or a casualty while you are on Around Manaslu Trek  (which we believe will not happen), we will do everything to transfer you to the Nearest hospital to save your life (this has happened to us few times) and you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation/rescue, so, please make Sure that these expenses are covered by your insurance policy before assigning for the trek or be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu. Ensure That you’ve insured yourself before doing the trip, Common sense dictates this, it’s good for you and please visit Nepal Travel insurance page for more info about it.

Booking and payment

After going through our policy and guidelines before booking a trip, you must send Reasonable Treks And Tour a form with all and full details of your passport and of the trip chosen with 30 % as the non-refundable amount from the chosen trip.  on receiving the details of your passport with scanned or photocopy, along with booking forms, and then the company will send you a confirmation with a receipt of the deposit made.  Regarding direct deposit to our bank accounts and as well for Credit Card payment which we accept Visa or Master Card with extra 04 % levy surcharge will be added on the trip cost payment. We strongly suggest that you obtain Travel and Medical insurance against unforeseen circumstances and situation that might arise during your trips which should include Immediate rescue and evacuation by any means of transportation including by Helicopter to nearest hospitals medical centers.

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  • Trip Cost USD $1025
  • Trip Duration 15 Days
  • DestinationNepal
  • Trip Difficulty Moderate & Adventurous
  • Trip StyleTrekking And Tour
  • Accomodation3 Star (or greater) Hotel in Kathmandu And Tea house During The Trek
  • Transportation: Private Vehicle / Bus
  • Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and All meals during the trek.
  • Max. Altitude: Larkya La Pass (5106 M)
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