Manaslu Circuit Trek Package
Trip Facts
Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Moderate
1-10 Persons
1,400
5160m.
English Chinese
Sep-Dec & Mar-May
Manaslu Region
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner During Trek
Basic Accommodation During Trek
Details of Manaslu Circuit Trek
Prepare to embark upon a journey deep into the heart of the Himalayas, immersing yourself in an expedition that melds exhilaration and wonder. Enter the realm of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, an odyssey that pledges landscapes that will take your breath away, the cultural richness that will resonate, and an adventure that will etch itself into your memory. As seasoned explorers, we intimately comprehend the magnetic pull of unspoiled beauty and the beckoning of the unknown. This comprehensive guide is a vehicle to accompany you through the myriad aspects of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, meticulously priming you for an encounter that will weave a tapestry of unforgettable moments.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek transcends the realm of mere pedestrian exploration; it metamorphoses into a sojourn that navigates through a symphony of ecological realms and cultural bastions. From verdant sylvan sanctuaries to elevated alpine pastures, and from rustic hamlets to lofty highland crossings, every stride carries you into uncharted territories. Ascending the gradient brings forth a kaleidoscope of transformations, granting fleeting glimpses of serrated ice-crowned peaks, streaming waterfalls, and resplendent rhododendron canopies.
What to Expect from Manaslu Circuit Trek
Tucked away in the western expanse of Nepal, the Manaslu region unfurls before us a canvas adorned with landscapes of the utmost purity and diversity. Our journey finds its genesis in the bustling urban embrace of Kathmandu, the starting point for our traverse. The circuit orbits the towering colossus of Mount Manaslu, the world’s eighth-tallest summit, bestowing upon us unparalleled panoramas and an intimately woven connection with the Himalayan expanse.
- Less crowded than other well-known trekking routes
- Friendly people, rich culture of Nepalese and Tibetan ethnic groups (mostly Sherpas)
- Crossing Larke La Pass (5,163 meters), the highest point on the trek
- A scenic drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola & back from Chyamche to Kathmandu
- Cultural Exploration of Hindus and Buddhists Living in the Manaslu Region
- Explore the rustic lifestyle of Himalayan people and their culture
- The first part of the trail follows the Budhi Gandaki, a deep, long river gorge, with many suspension bridge crossings
- The Trek trail passes from the subtropical jungle at lower elevations to alpine vegetation in the Himalayan domain
- Cross several Mani Walls and Visit ancient Buddhist Monasteries Stunning views of the highest peaks in the world like Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Mt. Annapurna II, etc.
- Wildlife exploration includes Thar (Mountain Goat), Blue Sheep, Pika (Highest living Mammal), Himalayan Marmots, and, if you are lucky Snow Leopard
Manaslu Circuit Trek Package Itinerary
Drive Kathmandu to Machha Khola (930m) via Arughat Bazaar (550m)
After early breakfast, you drive to Dhanding Besi, the district headquarter of Dhading. The road is smooth and well-paved. You will see scenic views and the Trishuli River along the journey. From Dhanding Besi, the road split toward Arughat Bazaar. The onward journey is dusty and bumpy. You will pass through rural communities, small towns, green terraces, and lush hillsides. You see beautiful landscapes with views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal. You reach Machha Khola via Soti Khola, a major town on the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River. Soti Khola is an hour’s drive from Arughat.
Distance: 138 km
Time Taken: 7 hours drive
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Machha Khola
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m)
After breakfast, your trek begins to Jagat. The trail goes through the gorge and continues along the river. The trail is narrow and goes gently ups and downs. You cross Tharo Khola before reaching Khorla Besi. Khorla Besi is a small Gurung village from where you can see beautiful views of Manaslu. From Khorla Besi, you have to take the steep climb and reach Tatopani; Hot Spring. You again climb up another ridge and cross the Budhi Gandaki River on a suspension bridge. Then you reach Dovan. From Dovan, you cross another suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola. You climb the stone staircase and approach Tharo Bharyang. Finally, you cross the Budhi Gandaki River, walk over the ridge and climb to Jagat. From Jagat, the restricted area trekking begins.
Distance: 22 km
Time Taken: 7 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Jagat
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Jagat to Deng (1,860m)
After breakfast at Jagat, your trek begins climbing over the rocky ridge to Salleri. From here, you descend to Sardibas. The trail gets a little widen as you walk to Ghatte Khola. Continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge and reach Philim. It is a large Gurung village with a pleasant view of the naturalness. The trail turns north and traverses terraced fields to Ekle Bhatti. You enter a steep, deserted gorge and descend to the grassy land slope. Keep crossing Budhi Gandaki River for some time. The wide trail goes through a bamboo forest to Deng Khola. Upon crossing the Khola, you reach Deng, a tiny village. Today, you trek through various landscapes and sub-tropical forests. On the way, you traverse various remote villages and small rivers.
Distance: 19 km
Time Taken: 7 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Deng
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Deng to Namrung (2,630m)
After breakfast, you walk through a forest and cross the Budhi Gandaki River. You climb to Rana and the further climb will take you to Bhi. The trail goes to the west of Budhi Gandaki valley which traverses through forests and mani. Then you approach Prok village. There is a viewpoint from where you can see Siring Himal. We pass through various villages and several gompas. You follow the upstream trail and traverse the dense forest. Crossing the river, the trail enters to narrow gorge. You continue the pleasant walk and the final steep climb takes you to Namrung. Namrung is a lovely village where you get a glimpse of life and culture. You get a good view of Siring and Ganesh Himal.
Distance: 19 km
Time Taken: 7-8 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Namrung
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Namrung to Syala (3,330m)
Namrung is a good viewpoint for Siring, Ganesh Himal & Himal Chuli to the south. Take a stroll around the village and enjoy the view. After breakfast, you climb and pass-through forests and reach Lihi, a fine village. There are many chortens and barley terraces. The trail drops and crosses the Simnang Himal Valley. You pass through Sho, Lho, and reach Syala village. On the way, you can see Mt Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal, and Peak 29. You can also explore Ribung Gompa, a Buddhist monastery in Lho village.
Distance: 15 km
Time Taken: 6-7 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Syala
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Namrung is a good viewpoint for Siring, Ganesh Himal & Himal Chuli to the south. Take a stroll around the village and enjoy the view. After breakfast, you climb and pass-through forests and reach Lihi, a fine village. There are many chortens and barley terraces. The trail drops and crosses the Simnang Himal Valley. You pass through Sho, Lho, and reach Syala village. On the way, you can see Mt Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal, and Peak 29. You can also explore Ribung Gompa, a Buddhist monastery in Lho village. Distance: 15 km Time Taken: 6-7 hours trek Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Syala Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Early in the morning, you hike to Pungen monastery where you get a chance to experience the high mountain Buddhism practice while enjoying the view of the surrounding. Pungyen Gompa is an old gompa nearby Samagaon. You find a great view of the glacier from here. You trek to Samagaon and rest.
Distance: 5 km
Time Taken: 4 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Samagaon
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Acclimatization Day
Today is acclimatization day at Samagaon. You sleep, relax and take a break from a week-long tiresome walk. You acclimatized your body from altitude-related illness. Have your breakfast and enjoy your free day.
For those who want to explore, there is an optional day hike to Birendra Lake. You explore the Sherpa village and the Sherpa culture. You can find thousands of mani stones with Buddhist mantras & pictures inscribed. You see Sherpa women in their traditional attire with ornaments.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Samagaon
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Samagaon to Samdo (3,865m)
Today, you descend to Budhi Gandaki River and continue the trail. The trail gets widened and you pass through several mani walls. You will have an amazing mountain view as you get closer to the Tibetan border. The trek is easy with great views. You traverse through Juniper and birch forests in Kermo Kharka. Drop down and cross the Budhi Gandaki River. You keep walking until you find Samdo Village. The village is near to Tibet. You might find Yak Caravan with loads coming from Tibet. Visit local villages and enjoy your time at Samdo.
Distance: 16 km
Time Taken: 4 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Samdo
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Samdo to Dharmasala (4,470m)
After breakfast, you walk through Larke Bazaar, a seasonal Tibetan market. Then, you descend to the Budhi Gandaki River. You cross the wooden bridge and climb up crossing two streams. You can see Larke Glacier before you head around the Salka Khola Valley. You climb uphill and see a stone house/shelter house which is Dharmasala. It is not a lodge for guests. Dharmasala is also known as Larke Phedi. On the way, you will see many Buddhist traditional monasteries and amazing landscapes. Upon reaching Dharmasala, take a rest and acclimatize.
Distance: 11 km
Time Taken: 4 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Dharmasala/Larke Phedi
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Dharmasala to Bhimtang (3,590m) via Larke La Pass (5,160m)
Today is the most challenging day of the trek. You pass through remote villages, beautiful valleys, and landscapes. You will see amazing glacier lakes, a wide range of flora & fauna, and mountains. After early breakfast, the short climb takes you to the valley on the north side of the Larke Glacier. From here, you can enjoy the views of Cho Danda and Larke Peak. You walk across the moraine of the glacier. The trail starts to get steeper until you reach the pass. Larke La is the highest point in the Manaslu Circuit Trek. The panoramic view of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal & Annapurna II is outstanding from the pass. While descending to Bimthang, you can see huge icefalls and mountains.
Distance: 25 km
Time Taken: 8-10 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Bhimthang
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Bhimthang to Tilje (2,300m)
After breakfast in Bimthang, you walk to the nearby ridge. From there, you can enjoy great views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. You descend the ridge and cross a high pasture (Sangure Kharka). Cross the bridge over Dudh Khola and walk through the rhododendron forest. You follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land at Karche. Take a steep climb over a ridge and a short walk takes you to Gho Village. You continue to walk until you reach Tilje.
Distance: 16 km
Time Taken: 6-7 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tilje
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Trek Tilje to Chamje (1,385)
After breakfast, you climb over a small ridge and descend to reach Tal. You cross the Dudh Khola and climb a stupa-shaped arch and reach Thonje Village. You continue to walk to Dharapani where your Manaslu Circuit Trek ends. From here, you enter Annapurna Conservation Area. You trek down until you reach Tal, a beautiful village.
Distance: 11 km
Time Taken: 5-6 hours trek
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Chamje
Accommodation: Basic Lodge
Drive Chamje to Kathmandu.
Drive Chamje to Kathmandu via Besisahar. You will be driving along the banks of the Marshyandi & Trishuli Rivers. You drive by some beautiful villages and enjoy hills & mountainscapes. You will arrive late evening and be escorted to the hotel. To celebrate the successful completion of the journey, you will have a farewell dinner.
Distance: 220 km
Time Taken: 7-8 hours trek
Transfer: 4WD Reserve/Private vehicle
Meal Plan: Breakfast
What is Included Manaslu Circuit Trek Package
What is Exclude Manaslu Circuit Trek Package
FAQs About Manaslu Circuit Trek Package
In this travel package, we can arrange transport facilities for Arrival & Departure on demand depending upon the group size. The Drop facility to Machha Khola and the Pickup facility from Chyamche are within this package. The vehicle will be nice and clean for transfer. During trek transfer, we provide 4WD transport as the ride is rough & bumpy. In the case of extra transportation arrangements (leaving the trek earlier from the group or other destinations not mentioned), you are responsible for an extra cost.
During the trek, each night you stay in a tea house/guesthouse run by local communities. Most of the tea houses are basic yet comfortable. The room is on a shared basis with two beds. You will have a common hall for your meal & relaxing. In some places, the washroom (toilet) during the trek is the Squat toilet and is used as a sharing one. We are not responsible for accommodation in Kathmandu or other destinations. You might also have to take extra night accommodation due to early arrival, late departure, early return from the trek, or due to any other reasons than the scheduled itinerary. You have to bear the cost of crew members as well as yours for meals & accommodation if you have to take an extra day in the trek.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is within a restricted region of Nepal. You’ll need a special trekking permit to access this route. A Solo trekker is also not allowed, whereas a minimum group size should be two people. The permits required during this Manaslu Circuit Trek are; 1. Special Restricted Area Permit 2. MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Permit 3. ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit
The meal during the Manaslu Circuit Trek will be a simple and authentic Nepalese style. Breakfast and dinner will be served at the tea house where you are staying overnight, and lunch will be served on the way. The meals provided are fresh, organic, and locally grown vegetables. We don’t recommend having non-veg items (meats & dairy) during the trek, as they are not hygienic & healthy. Consumption of alcoholic drinks, caffeinated items & hot chocolate is bad during high altitude trek. All the Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be in the package during the trek.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a moderate yet challenging trek. You will be walking on the mountain trail at a high elevation. You need to take extra care of your body and get well-acclimatized during the trek. Stay safe from AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness). You need to have good cardiovascular and body fitness. Having a previous high-altitude walk is beneficial for this trek. You descend and ascend continuously at high elevation. The trek will be easier and more successful if you could walk 7-8 hours per day during the trek. Regardless of age or fitness, it is recommended that some preparation is needed before you arrive. Walk daily for 6-7 hours in your hometown before you take this experience.
The best time to visit Manaslu Circuit Trek will be in Autumn (September–November) and Spring (March-May). This is the best time to explore the unexplored terrain and the climatic condition is favorable. The weather will be warm, clean, and sunny with an incredible view of mountains and hills on the horizon. The winter season (December–February) is cold for trekking. The summer/monsoon season (June–August) will also not be favorable as the trail is slippery. You have to take great risks to complete the journey because of rainfall.
Tipping is solely a traveller’s choice, be more or less entirely their perception. The wages provided to Guide(s) & Porter(s) for the trek are basic wages that will be used for meals & accommodation. Normally, tips are offered at the end of the trek or the end of the whole trip. The amount to give is decided by the group depending upon your perception of service quality, length of trip, budget, and appreciation of their work. In Nepalese culture, tipping is the way to express your happiness about the trip and our service quality. Our company crews; Guide(s), Porter(s) & driver(s) are always there for you to take care and make your trip a success – the trip of a lifetime experience.
The weight limit for your baggage is 8 kg per trekker. Porters will be assigned to carry your baggage for your trek. One porter will carry the bags of two guests. The combined baggage should not exceed more than 16 kg. We are travelling to higher altitudes and should think about porters as well. So, we never overload our porters. You must carry your knapsack or backpack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. Only carry what are essentials as you have to leave any excess baggage either at your hotel or at the Lets Trip Nepal Adventure store for free and it’ll be completely safe.
Your trekking trail goes to the remote destinations of Nepal. Most of the places don’t have a good health center or even medicine at the time. So, you have to carry the necessary medicines and have to think about your travel safety. Our guide(s) and porter(s) will not be responsible for any bad health hazards due to the use of any medicine. They are only responsible to make your treks successful and give proper guidance during the trip.
Your trekking trail goes to the remote destinations of Nepal. Most of the places don’t have a good health center or even medicine at the time. So, you have to carry the necessary medicines and have to think about your travel safety. Our guide(s) and porter(s) will not be responsible for any bad health hazards due to the use of any medicine. They are only responsible to make your treks successful and give proper guidance during the trip.
We have got a wide range of packages for our valued guests. The package starts from Kathmandu and ends up at various well-known destinations of Nepal as well as restricted areas too. If you are looking for any extreme and customized trek you can mail us at letstripnepal@gmail.com. We are at your service 24/7.
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