Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary.
Why the Manaslu Circuit Trek is special for?
- Less crowded alternative to Annapurna region Trek.
- Samagaun and the Pungyen monastery.
- Fanous Mt. Manaslu base camp.
- Mix of adventure, culture, and epic Himalayan scenery.
- Includes the stunning Larkya La Pass (5,160m).
Overview:
- Destination: Manaslu circuit Trek.
- Duration:14 – 16 Days.
- Activities: Trekking and Hiking.
- Best season: Spring and autumn.
- Group size:1 – 14 Pax in a group.
- Trek starts and End: Machhakhola and Tilje.
- Accommodations: Basic teahouses.
- Food: Basic Continental, american & Nepali local dish.
- Maximum altitude: 5106m, Larke-La.
- Trip grade: Moderate to Challenging.
- Trip distance:137 – 143 km Machhakhola to Tilje.
- Drive distance: 172km Kathmandu to Machhakhola and 235-240km from Tilje to Kathmandu drive.
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Manaslu circuit trek is one of the most beautiful, less crowed, impressive mountains views high pass trekking in Nepal. The magnificent eight highest peak in the world Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), Pungyen monastery, larke-la 5106m, are the main attraction and offering beautiful landscapes, rich Tibetan cultures and remote mountain villages are unforgettable adventure journey in Manaslu circuit trek.
Ultimate 14-Day Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary for 2025.
Day – 01: Arrival in Trivuwan International Airport and Transfer to Hotel, (1300M).
When arrive at Kathmandu international airport, our team will pick up you and transfer to hotel where we or you booked.
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.
- Highlights of the day: Off-road driving, wonderful valleys, crossing rivers, local lifestyle, views of the mountains.
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: choice from Menu card.
- Accommodations: Basic lodge.
- Distance: 22km, walking to Jagat.
- Highlights of the day:
- first day trekking experience.
- Long walking day.
- Beautiful Budhigandaki river.
- Passing wonderful waterfalls.
- Tatopani, Hot Spring.
- Jagat, entering restricted area.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Passing waterfalls.
- Philim village.
- Deep gorge and cliff trails.
- Check point.
- Nice Budhigandaki valley.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Starting steep ascend.
- Clifft route before Ghap.
- Passing Ghap village.
- Orchid near Namrung village.
- Wonderful view of Ganesh Himal.
- Namrung village.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Wider valley.
- Lhi village.
- Beautiful Himal Chulli views.
- Ganesh Himal Views.
- First Manaslu peak views.
- Lho village with monastery.
- Shyala, beautiful village and views.
Day – 08: Trek to Sama Gaun (3500 M) via Pung gyen Monatstery (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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Wonderful views of Manaslu and other mountains.
- Hiking Pungyen monastery is worth.
- Beautiful wide valley.
- Samagaun village exploring.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Exploring Sama – gau.
- Birendra Lake.
- Base – camp.
- Mountain views.
- Beautiful Monastery.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Passing wonderful valleys.
- Samdo village.
- Hike to Samdo peak.
Day – 11: Trek to Dharmashala (4400 M) 4.5 hours.
- Altitude: 4400m, Dharmashala.
- Time duration: 4-5 hours.
- Trails distance: 8.5km.
- Elevation gain: 525m.
- Difficulty level: Altitude challenging.
- Food: Basic food.
- Accommodations: Basic huts and tent.
- Highlights of the day:
- Views of Sonam peak.
- Manaslu front.
- Dharmashala, basic accommodations before pass.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Main highlights of the trek.
- Wake up at 2-4 am is challenging.
- Ascent 5106m, Larke is most challenging.
- Wonderful moment at the top of Larke-la.
- Descend Bhimtang and relaxing.
- Great mountain views.
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.
- Highlights of the day:
- Last day of trekking.
- Big different of altitude.
- Another Marsyangdi valley.
- Passing wonderful waterfalls.
- Passing beautiful Annapurna circuits trails villages.
- Besisahar exploring.
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.
Why best this Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary?
This Itinerary for the Manaslu circuit trekking is suitable according to distance, difficulties, accommodation views and acclimatization to complete your dream trekking without hindrance.
How much is the Manaslu Trekking Cost?
The Manaslu trekking cost and group discount:
If you are booking through Ascend Hikes, our Price for Manaslu circuit Trek is like this,
- 2 Pax ……………….… USD $ 1495/-
- 3 Pax ……………….… USD $ 1295/-
- 4 Pax ……………….… USD $ 1195/-
- 5 Pax ………….……… USD $ 1150/-
- 6 Pax and 6 +.……… USD $ 1145/-
How much is the Permit cost for the Manaslu circuit trek?
The permits cost is different on seasonal. Here is the price for Manaslu special permits:
Spring season (March – Auguest):
Autumn (September – February):
- For a week usd $ 100/- beyond per day usd $15/-
Annapurna conservation and Manaslu conservation:
- Per person Npr. 6000/-
Local government fees:
- Per perso Npr. 1000/-
TIMS: Per person usd $ 20/-
It means for example, a person in autumn 14 days trek permits cost need usd $ 220/-
Is it mandatory hire guide for Manaslu trek?
Yes, Manaslu circuit trek is restricted area trek, so you have to hire professional guide and have to register in the local trekking agency.
What is the best time for Manaslu 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.
Manaslu trek Difficulty:
Manaslsu circuit trek normally start 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.
Include:
- Airport Pick up and drop.
- All the accommodation and meal (3 times a day with one main course in each time) during the trek.
- All the official expenses and paperwork (like special Permit for ACAP and TIMS).
- Privet Jeep, Kathmandu to Machhakhola, Trek starting point.
- Privet local Jeep from Tilje to Besisahar and Besisahar to Kathmandu by privet Jeep.
- Government license holder Ascend Hikes Experience English Speaking Guide.
- A Porter for 2 Trekkers and Maximum 20 Kg weight of Luggage.
- All the Government Taxes.
- All the Insurance of Guide and Porters.
- Farwell dinner in Kathmandu
Exclude:
- Travel Insurance and Entry visa fees.
- International Flight tickets.
- All trekking gear and other expenses.
- Hot & cold, Bar and Beverages bills, like hot water, 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.
Contact Us:
Booking and enquiry:
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Travel tips:
what to pack?
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 Bag 40 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
Guide and porter requirements:
Manaslu region trekking is restricted area, so it is mandatory to hire a licensed guide and compulsory have to join the local agency for permit. Individually not allowed trek in Manaslu region.
Altitude sickness and Precaution:
Above the 3000meters altitude, should be get altitude sickness in the Himalayas. There is 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 day time.
- Pack a diomox for the emergency case.
- And walk in high and sleep at low elevation.
What to do/ medicine, is recommended if get 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 dimox 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.
Weather information.
Weather conditions and weather risk at high altitude:
What is the weather condition in Manaslu trek?
According to our experience in the Manaslu region trek, seasonally the weather like as:
Spring season (March to May):
Spring is the best season to go trekking in Manaslcu 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 Sama gaun, 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, (Dharmashala 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.
Side trips.
There are many side trips during the Manaslu circuit treks, here is some majore 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.
Where to stay and eat?
Food in Manaslu circuit region trekking offer small menu card each and every lodge, where you can choose your favorite dishes. Mainly you will get Himalayan pizza, simple continental food menu, Indian menu and local food menus. The food is basic test not like in the restaurant and hotel.
We recommending to local fresh and hygienic food during the trekking instead using junks food.
Lodge and Accommodations in Manaslu circuit trek is basic teahouses where you have to adjust over nights during your trekking. All the places available tea – houses.
Mountain ranges.
Ganesh Himal range, Shringi Himal, himal chuli, Peak 38, Mt. Manaslu, Nike peak, Cho Himal, Himlung Himal, Lamjung Himal and many others small Himalayan ranges are the best views from during the Manaslu circuit trek.
Flora and fauna.
Flora: lower part of the Manaslu circuit trek elevation between (800m – 2200m) subtropical plants and forest.
Middle region, the elevation between (2200m – 3600m) sub-alpine forest and vegetation and,
Higher elevation between (3600m – 5100m) alpine bushes and vegetation found during the Manaslu circuit trek.
Fauna: this route is home for different types of butterflies, mammals, Himalayan Thar, Blue ships, mountain goat, musk deer, Himalayan marmot, Black bear, langur, snow leopard, different birds, reptiles spices, etc. found in Manaslu circuit trekking route.
