Manaslu Circuit Trek Best Time 2025, Seasonal Guide & Weather Tips:

Facts:

Destination:	Manaslu circuit trek, Gorkha Nepal.
Time duration:	14 days Kathmandu to Kathmandu.
Activities:	Trekking & hiking.
Best season:	Spring & autumn.
Group size:	(2 – 14) Pax in a group.
Trek start & ending at:	Machhakhola to Tilje.
Accommodation:	Basic tea – houses.
Food available:	Basic food choice from menu.
Maximum altitude:	5,106m, Larke-La.
Trip Grade:	Moderate to Challenging.
Trek Distance:	(137 – 143) Km, trekking.

Overviews:

The Manaslu circuit trek offering wonderful Himalayan adventure with beautiful landscape, panoramic views, remote inhabitant, challenging to cross over 5106m, Larke-La, with exploring of influence Tibetan culture in seasonal celebration.

Winter season (December to February) is frizzing cold and almost the paths are frozen in high altitude, so without well-preparation is challenging to complete trekking in winter.

Monsoon (June to August) is heavy rain -falling season, this season is not really good for the trekking. It will be flooding and may problems with landsliding. Less visibility and muddy paths make challenging trek.

Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May) is the best time for trek, with beautiful views, stable clear weather, pleasant temperature makes the Manaslu trek best time.

Itinerary:

Day – 01: Arrival in Trivuwan International Airport and Transfer to Hotel, (1300M).

Day – 02: Drive to Machha Khola (879 M) 9 – 11 Hours.

Altitude: 879m, Machhakhola.
Time duration: 9 – 11 hours drive.
Elevation loss: 421m, with Kathmandu.
Difficulty level: Easy driving.
Distance: 173km, driving.
Food and Drinks: Dal-Bhat for lunch & choice dinner.
Accommodations: Basic lodge in Machhakhola.

Day – 03: Trek to Jagat (1340 M) 6-7 Hours.

Altitude: 1340m, Jagat village.
Time duration: 6-7 hours.
Elevation gain: 420m,
Difficulty level: Easy but long walking.
Food and Drinks: choose from Menu card.
Accommodations: Basic lodge.
Distance: 22km, walking to Jagat.

Day – 04: Trek to Dyang (1860 M) 6-7 Hours.

Altitude: 1860m, Dyang village.
Time duration: 6-7 hours walking.
Trekking distance: 20 – 21km.
Elevation gain: 420m,
Difficulty level: Easy trails but long.
Food: choice from the menu card.
Accommodations: Basic tea house.

Day – 05: Trek to Namrung (2630 M) 7-8 Hours.

Altitude: 2630m, Namrung.
Time duration: 6-7 hours.
Trekking distance: 19km.
Elevation gain: 790m.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Food: Basic choosing from the menu.
Accommodations: Basic tea house.

Day – 07: Hike to Shyala (3500 M) 7-8 hours.

Altitude: 3500m, Shyala village.
Time duration: 5- 6 hours.
Trekking distance: 14km.
Elevation gain: 870m.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Food: Basic choice from Menu card.
Accommodations: Basic Tea-house.

Day – 08: Trek to Sama Gaun (3500 M) via Pungyen Monastery (4300 M).

Altitude: 3500m Sama-gaun.
Time duration: 5-7 hours via Pungyen.
Trekking distance: 14km via Pungyen monastery.
Elevation gain: 4300m Pungyen, but sleep at 3500m.
Difficulty level: Challenging hike to Pungyen.
Food: pack lunch and chose dinner.
Accommodations: comfortable tea house.

Day – 09: Hike to Base Camp (4400 M) and Birendra Lake (3700 meters).

Time duration: 6-8 hours Base camp hike.
Hike distance: 16km round trip.
Elevation gain: 900m.
Difficulty level: Challenging ascent Base camp.
Food: pack lunch.
Accommodations: comfortable guest house.

Day – 10: Trek to Samdo (3875 M) 4 hours.

Altitude: 3875m, Samdo village.
Time duration: 3-4 hours.
Trails distance: 8km.
Elevation gain: 375m.
Difficulty level: Easy trails and short.
Food: choice from Menu.
Accommodations: Basic Tea – House.

Day – 11: Trek to Dharamshala (4400 M) 4.5 hours.

Altitude: 4400m, Dharamshala.
Time duration: 4-5 hours.
Trails distance: 8.5km.
Elevation gain: 525m.
Difficulty level: Altitude challenging.
Food: Basic food.
Accommodations: Basic huts and tent.

Day – 12: Trek over Larke- La (5160 M) to Bhimthang (3750 M) 9-10 hours.

Altitude: 3750m, Bhimthang via Larke-La.
Time duration: 8-10 hours.
Trekking distance: 17km.
Elevation gain: 700m ascend and 1570m descend.
Difficulty level: most challenging day.
Food: pack lunch and chose menu at dinner.
Accommodations: comfortable teahouse.

Day – 13: Trek to Goa (2515 m) 7 hours.

Altitude: 2515m, Goa village.
Time duration: 6hours.
Trip distance: 14km.
Elevation loss: 1235m Descending.
Difficulty level: easy way to Goa.
Food: Choose from the Menu.
Accommodations: Comfortable tea house.

Day – 14: Trek to Tilje and Drive to Besisahar 6-7 hours.

Altitude: 760m, Besisahar.
Time duration: 7-8 hours altogether.
Distance: 5-7km from Goa to Tilje walk and about 73km from Tilje to Besisahar off-road drive.
Elevation descent: 1755m.
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Food: Basic Dal-Bhat lunch and order dinner from Menu.
Accommodations: comfortable lodge.

Day – 15: Drive back to Kathmandu 6-7 hours.

Time duration: 6-7 hours drive.
Road distance: 175km.
Difficulty level: easy smooth road trip.

Day – 16: Final departure:

After all, complete your Manaslu circuit trek, our team will manage you to drop Trivuwan international airport for your journey back home.

We hope you are leaving Nepal with beautiful memories of mountains, our hospitality and Nepalese cultures. Namaste and we wish you a safe Travels, we are looking forward to welcoming you again for another adventure journey to Nepal Himalayas.

Side Trip:

There are many side trips during the Manaslu circuit treks, here is some major side hikes:

Kal Tal: Beautiful a day side trek from Prok village.
Lho monastery: top of the Lho village, a hours trip.
Pungyen Monastery: best side hikes from Shyala village.
Birendra Lake: 2hours side hike from Sama – Gau.
Manaslu Base camp: 6-7 hours hike from Sama Gau.
Samdo Peak: Best acclimatization from Samdo village.
Tibet border: A day hike to Tibet border from Samdo.

Best Time:

What is the best time for Manaslu circuit trek?

To complete with wonderful experience of Manaslu circuit trekking, Spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November) is the best time. Normally this season the weather is stable and clear with beautiful views.

Difficulty:

Manaslu circuit trek normally starts from Machhakhola – Jagat – Samagau- Larke -La, and ending at Tilje route about 142km walking distance, 12-14 days and every day 5-9 hours walking trek categorize moderate to challenging over Larke-La 5106m.

Trek permits & Cost:

These permits are required for your dream adventures journey to Manaslu circuits trek:

Special permit	Sep.- Nov. For a week	usd 100/-
	Beyond a week, per day extra	usd 15/-
Special permit	Dec. – Aug.	usd 75/-
	Beyond a week, per day extra.	usd 10/-
MCAP	All the season	Npr. 3000/-
ACAP	All the season	Npr. 3000/-
Local government fees	Each enter to the restricted area	Npr. 1000/-

Cost for Trekking:

The cost calculates normally this way. Here explaining all in detail where you can make an idea for the trekking cost.

Services:	Cost:
Kathmandu hotel	usd (5 – 150)/-
Ktm to Machhakhola sharing bus	usd (15 – 20)/-
Kathmandu to Machhakhola pvt Jeep	usd (220 – 275)/-
Food and accommodations on trek/day	usd (35 – 40)/-
Hire Jeep from Tilje to Besisahar	usd (120 – 175)/-
Sharing jeep from Tilje to Besisahar	usd (35 – 45)/-
Porter cost per day	usd (20 – 22)/-
Guide cost per day	usd (30 – 35)/-
Porter guide cost per day	usd (25 – 30)/-
Sharing jeep/ Micro / bus Besisahar to ktm.	usd (10 – 25)/-
Hire car/ jeep from Besisahar to ktm.	usd (150 – 200)/-

We ascend hikes organizing these 14 days trekking in the full package and services packages, which cost is like this:

14 days trekking full board package and group discount:

2 Pax ………………….………..… USD $ 1495/-
3 Pax …………………….……..… USD $ 1295/-
4 Pax ……………………………… USD $ 1195/-
5 Pax ……………………………… USD $ 1150/-
6 Pax and 6 + ………………… USD $ 1145/-

What is Include above cost?

this is the includes in cost for full board packages.

Airport Pick up and drop.

2nights hotel in Kathmandu with BB plan.

All the accommodation, during the trek.

Food (3 times a day with one main course in each time and cup of tea or coffee 3times a day).

Seasonal fruits at dinner.

All the Permit for ACAP and TIMS.

Privet Jeep, Kathmandu to Machhakhola.

Privet local Jeep from Tilje to Besisahar.

Besisahar to Kathmandu by privet Jeep/ car.

Ascend Hikes Experience English Speaking Guide.

A Porter for 2 Trekkers, Maximum 20 Kg weight of Luggage.

All the Government Taxes.

All the Insurance of Guide and Porters.

Farwell dinner in Kathmandu

Exclude:

excluding things in the full-board packages.

Travel Insurance and Entry visa fees.

International Flight tickets.

All Trekking gear and other expenses.

Hot & cold, Bar and Beverages bills, like hot water, extra tea, coffee, etc.

All the accommodation and food before and after Trekking.

Excess Baggage charge.

Personal expenses: Wi-Fi, Battery charge etc.…

Staff tips

All other things are excluded which is not in the list of Include.

Cost for half board (Service package):

14 days ultimate trek itinerary service cost for Manaslu circuit trek 2025.

2 Pax ……………………………… USD $ 895/-
3 Pax …………………….……..… USD $ 795/-
4 Pax ……………………………… USD $ 775/-
5 Pax ……………………………… USD $ 695/-
6 Pax and 6 + ………………… USD $ 650/-

What is included in this cost?

These costs are included in the service package for Manaslu circuit trek.

All the food & accommodation for guide & porter.

All the Permits for ACAP, MCAP and TIMS.

Privet Jeep, Kathmandu to Machhakhola.

Privet local Jeep from Tilje to Besisahar.

Besisahar to Kathmandu by privet Jeep/ car.

Ascend Hikes Experience English Speaking Guide.

A Porter for 2 Trekkers, Maximum 20 Kg weight of Luggage.

All the Government Taxes.

All the Insurance of Guide and Porters.

Travel tips:

what to pack for Manaslu circuit trek?

Here are the must necessaries equipment recommended to pack for the trekking to Manaslu circuit trek.

Travel Documents to carry.

Valid Passport (in case some place you need it).

Debit/Credit Cards (For your own safety).

PP Size Photo (2 Pieces) (need for the permits).

Insurance paper and contact address (need for the rescues).

Family members / company’s contact address.

Medical/First Aid.

Small First Aid Kid – Include first aid medicines, Bandage, Ibuprofen, Blister tape, personal medications, etc.

Medications and prescriptions – Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.) painkiller tablets, and altitude medicine such as Diamox.

Head wear.

Sun Cap: to protect sun burn during the day trip.
Warm Hat: need for the high altitude to avoid cold.
Neck Gaiter (Scarf): protect your neck to keep warm.
Head lamps: remote area, most needed.

Footwear.

Normal Socks (3–4Pairs)
Warm Socks (2–3Pairs)
Trekking Shoes: comfortable to hikes/ Trekking.
Sports Shoes: for the evening.

Eye care.

Sunglasses: important to protect your eye.
Eye drop: better to have one sometimes need it.

Hand Wear.

Thin Fleece glove a pair: keep your hand warm.
Wind Stopper glove a pair: useful for day
Walking Stick: it helps a lot on the trekking while walking ups and down.

Bag Packs.

Day Bag Maximum 35L for during the day hike.
Duffle Bag40 L -60 L waterproof would be better.

Toilet and daily used things.

Hand sanitizer: to clean your hand.
Toilet Paper and Wet Tissue, it needed.
Toothbrush: it is daily used things.
Soap and Shampoos: you need every day in the mountain.
Towel: important to have one.

Budy Weare.

Thermal Top Base Layer (2-3 pieces).
Fleece Jacket (1 Piece).
Gore Tex/ windproof Jacket (1 Piece).
Warm Jacket (1Piece).
Insulated Down Jacket (1 Piece).
Cotton T-Shirt (2-4 Pieces).
T-shirt – Sport- quick dry and breathable (2–3/2–3Pieces).

Lower part of Body wear.

Thermal Layer (2Pieces)
Fleece Trouser (2pieces)
Light Trekking Pant (2–3pieces)
Quick dry Trekking Pants (2–3Pairs)
Half pants(2 Piece)
Under Wear (3–4pieces)

Miscellaneous.

Pocket Knife (Swiss): travelling knife is must important.
Umbrella / Raincoat: if it is rain would be useful.
Nail Cutter: in the mountain most useful.
Altimeter Watch: to discover altitude.
Power Bank: in the remote area, must needed,
Camera: your future memories.

Water Drinking bottle.

Sleeping Bags

Travel Insurance:

The Manaslu circuit treks is challenging trekking trails so, compulsory need travel insurance with covering high altitude sickness and rescue service.

Altitude sickness and precaution

Above the 3000meters altitude, should be get altitude sickness in the Himalayas. There are no boundary, who will get altitude sickness. Anyone – any time can get altitude symptoms. It’s depending on how you can adjust the environment.

How to know getting altitude sickness?

Some major symptoms of Altitude sickness.

Less apatite and tiredness.

Short breath and can’t sleep at night.

Headache and dizziness

Vomiting and whole-body cold.

How to prevention altitude sickness?

Some step to avoid altitude sickness,

Walk slowly where you are above 3500 meters altitude around Samagaun – Samdo – Dharmashala, area.

Drink enough water (3-4 litters) recommend.
Stop drinking alcohol and smoke.
Eat plenty and hygienic food, instead of junk food.
Don’t sleep at daytime.
Pack a Diamox for the emergency case.
Walk high and sleep at low elevation.

What is the best medicine for altitude sickness?

There is no medicine for the altitude sickness to recovery and ascent. Only the prevention is best idea. In case get altitude sickness what to do? Try to eat hot soups and as soon as possible descend and descend to the low elevation.

Take a Diamox for little relax and move down.

If it is serious case, rescue whatever by helicopter or what is possible.

Don’t underestimate with altitude sickness, it may take your life.

What is the Manaslu Circuit Trek Best Time?

Manaslu Circuit Trek Best Time is spring (March – May) and autumn (September – November). normally this season is clear stable weather to explore Manaslu circuit trek.

Weather information.

Spring season (March to May):

Spring is the best season to go trekking in Manaslu circuit, because of the present temperature, stable weather with great views, clear blue skies, blooming rhododendron and other wildflowers.

The temperature is during the day 5° to 15°degree Celsius in Samagaun and at the night drop down 0° to -5° degree Celsius. Which means it is pleasant temperature during the season.

That’s why in the spring season is the best season for Manaslu circuits trek in Nepal. We are offering a trek in this season for your pleasant journey in Himalaya.

Monsoon Season (June to August):

This is the season for heavy raining. If the weather is stable, then more chance to flooding, Land sliding, muddy path is making your journey risk in this season. But sometimes weather change, as usually this season is not really enjoyable and not comfortable trekking for this area. This time better to for Upper Mustang trek is the best and Dolpo.

The temperature is 10° to 20° degree during the day time, but most of the time always cloudy heavy raining this time. If you are thinking trekking in monsoon for Manaslu, it is a bit risky and unsafe. We recommend you go Mustang and Dolpo trek in this season is the best idea.

Autumn Season (September to November):

In the Manaslu route autumn (September to November) experience is the best trekking season, with stable weather and moderate temperatures. Here’s you expecting:

Weather condition in autumn in Manaslu region:

Clear blue skies are the perfect time to see the mountains views. Mild days and cooler nights are the best comfortable for trekking. Low precipitation is the rare chance of rain and heavy snowfall, its mean that is the right time for your adventure. The forest turn in to the golden and red makes a colorful landscape.

The temperature:

in Samagau, 5° to 15° degree Celsius and at the night drop down 0° to -5° degree Celsius which means a best temperature what you are looking for. At higher elevation like, (Larke Pass), the temperatures can be drop down freezing, at night. But during the day, the temperature is usually comfortable for trekking with proper gear. Keep in mind this is the best for trekking season. Book now your adventure with us.

Winter Season (December to February):

The weather in winter in the Manaslu circuit is challenging but because of clear skies great scenery and less crowds comparing in autumn and spring season. Here are some weather facts during the winter season in Manaslu area.

Temperature

In the lower elevation (700m to 2600m) Machhakhola to Namrung range the temperature increase around 5°C to 14°C during the day and at the night dropping to -7°C.

In the mid-range the elevation 2600m to 3800m (above Namrung village to Samdo village) temperature increase during the daytime is -5°C to 12°C and at the night -9° or colder.

In the high elevation above 3800 m, (Dharamshala and Larke-la) during the daytime the temperature about -5°C to -19°C and at the night more than -25°C. And chili cold.

In the winter trekking to Manaslu circuit trek are clear skies provide excellence views. Ice and dry weather make difficulty in the pass. Sometimes heavy snowfalls. Enjoying the less touristic time make your journey beautiful but extreme cold weather, Dharmashala will be closed the huts, sometimes heavy snowfall closed the way to pass would be the top challenging in the winter trek to Manaslu circuits.

If you are planning to trek Manaslu circuit in winter season, think about proper gear, flexible itinerary, and proper weather forecast regularly. There is guide even we are strongly recommended to take porters for your safety.

Conclusion:

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are offering wonderful views of the mountains, beautiful landscape and best to exploring rich culture in the Manaslu circuit trek with suitable temperature and stable clear weather, so this is the best season for the Manaslu trekking.

Booking and enquiry:

Are you planning to the Himalayas for trekking? The best time for Manaslu is Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the stable clear weather waiting for you. Do not just imagine, make your dream adventure today and experience the wonderful beauties of Manaslu trekking.

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