Manaslu Trek Cost 2025: Budget, Permits & Price Guide:
Are you planning for Manaslu trek? And searching for cost details? Here we are explaining about:
Kathmandu to Machhakhola transport cost – all the permits cost – hiring guide cost – Porter cost – food and accommodations cost – back from Tilje to Kathmandu transportation cost and what is necessaries costs are explaining in here.
The cost is depending on the season, services includes, time duration and group size, but in average (13 – 14) days trekking Kathmandu to Kathmandu transfer with privet jeep, export English speaking guide and strong porter, basic food and accommodations including cost between USD (1195 – 1495) per person for the package.
Trekking in Manaslu is expensive permits cost, Restricted permits, Manaslu conservation permit, Annapurna conservation permit and local government permits are require for this trek. Which means almost high cost only for the permits.
Hiring licensed guide is compulsory for this Manaslu trek, so you have to hire guide and for your comfortable possible to hire porter too, who support to carry your luggage to success your dream adventure journey of Manaslu circuit trek.

Inside this page:
- Best Itinerary of Manaslu trek.
- How much is the Manaslu trek cost?
- Why Manaslu Trek with Ascend Hikes?
- Best Time for Manaslu Trek.
- Manaslu Trek Difficulty and Fitness.
- Manaslu Trek Permits Required.
- Cost, Exclude and Inclusions.
- For more details contact us.
Manaslu Trek Itinerary.
Ultimate 16-Day Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary for 2025
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: choice 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 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 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.
Day – 12: Trek over Larke- La (5106 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 tea-house.
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. Namaste and we wish you a safe Travels, we are looking forward to welcoming you again for another adventure journey to Nepal Himalayas.

Manaslu Trek Permits cost.
Special permits fees:
September to November: USD 100/- for a week.
Beyond a week, extra USD 15/- per day.
And December to August: USD 75/- for a week.
Beyond a week, extra USD 10/- per day.
Conservation Permits:
- ACAP fees: Npr. 3000/- per/ person.
- MCAP fees: Npr. 3000/- per/ person.
- Local government fees: Npr. 1000/- Per person.
Latest Manaslu Trek Cost 2025.
| 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)/- |
Here is the latest cost for Manaslu trek cost in USD $ per person and group discount for full board services:
- 2 Pax …………..… USD $ 1495/-per/person.
- 3 Pax …………..… USD $ 1295/-per/person.
- 4 Pax ……….….… USD $ 1195/-per/person.
- 5 Pax …………..… USD $ 1150/-per/person.
- 6 Pax and 6 + … USD $ 1145/-per/person.
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.
Why Book Manaslu Circuit Trek with Ascend Hikes?
- Export local guide: Our experience guides assist your dream adventure journey to manaslu circuit trek.
- Authentic experience: Our authentic interaction with the local community is the ideal test of Manaslu circuits treks culture and traditions.
- Best services: Small groups and best Itineraries with flexible mean a trek tailored to your paces.
- Safety first: We are always handling all the logistics and emergency plans, so you only focus on stress free your dream adventure journey.
- Friendly staff: Our export guides and strong porters are always friendly, you feel like your family member.
The Manaslu circuit trek with Ascend Hikes, not just a journey, but it becomes a life-changing experience in the Himalaya.
What’s included for Manaslu Trek?
- Pick up from the airport and drop in Airport
- All the official documentation and needed paper
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Machhakhola and,
- from Tilje to Kathmandu by privet Jeep.
- All the accommodation during the trip.
- All the meals(3times one main course, breakfast/ Lunch and Dinner) during the trekking.
- Government license holder English speaking guide.
- 1 porter for every 2 trekkers maximum 20 kg weight in total.
- Insurance of the porter and guide.
- Farewell dinner at Katmandu.
Cost Excluded for Manaslu Trek.
- International flight.
- Nepal entry visa.
- Excess baggage charge.
- All the accommodation and food before and after the trip.
- Personal expenses .
- Water, hot water, snakes, tea -coffee, Wi-Fi, battery charge.
- Personal gears.
- Travel insurance.
- Tips for trekking staff.
All the costs and expenses not listed in included packages.

Quick concept:
- Permits fees: Manaslu restricted area: USD 100 (September to November) and USD 75 (December to August) for first week and extra per day USD 15 (Sep – Nov) and USD10 (Dec – Aug).
- ACAP fees: Npr. 3000/- per person.
- MCAP fees: Npr. 3000/- per person.
- Local government fees: Npr. 1000/- Per person.
- Guide cost: USD (25 – 30) per day.
- Porter cost: USD (20 – 25) per day.
- Accommodation and meal: USD (35 – 40) Per day.
- Transportation: Kathmandu to Machhakhola hire Jeep USD (230 – 250) and Tilje to Kathmandu USD (260 – 300).
Total Estimated cost for 14 days: SD (1150 -1495) depending on group size.
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Essential Information:
Altitude sickness awareness and precaution:
Anytime anyone can affect from altitude sickness above the elevation of 3000m. There are no medicine to recover altitude sickness and keep ascent. So only the best idea how to prevention. Here are some tips to avoid altitude sickness:
- Walk slowly above the 3000m altitude.
- Eat and drink plenty.
- Stop smoking and alcohol.
- Eat hygienic food instead of junk food.
- Take a proper acclimatization.
- Walk high altitude and sleep at low elevation.
- Don’t sleep at the daytime.
- Use more side hikes after the arriving place.
- Pack a Diamox for the emergency case.
- If altitude suffer, descent and descent.
Conclusion:
Overall, Manaslu circuit treks offering wonderful landscapes, beautiful culture explore, discovering valley, mountains and blending Himalayan adventure in reasonable cost. a journey of Larke-La 5106m is one of the most challenging and best achievement in lifetime experience, Namaste.