Manaslu Trek Permit: Guide Costs, Requirements & How to Get It:

The Manaslu trekking is one of the most beautiful and adventures dream destination. This trail taking you through remote villages, lush valleys with high Himalayan valley and mountains region. Manaslu is restricted area trekking, where less crowed route. Trekkers need to join with register trekking company in Nepal for special permits. About 143 km trekking starting from Machhakhola and ending at Tilje, high above 5106m altitude make challenging but rewarding trekking, need 13-16 days to complete round Manaslu trekking.

Why Do You Need a Permit for the Manaslu Trek?

The Manaslu trekking is restricted area, which is closed to the Tibetan border and directly protected for both cultural and enviromental reason. To preserve natural beauties, local heritage and culture, so Nepal government decide to protect this all, required licensed guide and special permits to ensure safety while trekking in remote Himalayas.

Types of Permits Required for Manaslu Circuit Trek

To complete the Manaslu trekking, required four different permits, which is details explain of cost and Permits.

Manaslu (special) restricted Area Permit (RAP):

To enter Manaslu conservation area trek, it is Mandatory special permit for trekking between Jagat to Dharapani, the cost depending on the peak season and low season.

September – November: USD 100/-per person. For the first week and beyond a week usd 15/- per day extra.
Desember – August: USD 75/- per person for the first week and beyond a week usd 10/-per day extra.

Manaslu conservation Area permit (MCAP):

The Manaslu conservation area permit require during trekking in Manaslu region which cost is:

Cost for MCAP: Npr. 3000/- per person, (approx. usd 25).

Annapurna Conservation area permit (ACAP):

After complete Manaslu trek you will be in Annapurna region, so it is required Annapurna region permits too.

Cost for ACAP: Npr. 3000/- per person, (approx. usd 25).

Local government permit (Rural Municipality):

To enter Manaslu region trek, required this permit from the Rural Municipality.

Cost for (Rural Municipality): Npr. 1000/- per Peerson approx. usd 7).

What are the Important Rules for Manaslu Trek Permits?

To get special permit for Manaslu trek, there are some rules for apply, which is given below.

You must trek Manaslu trek with register trekking agency in Nepal. Solo trekking is not allowed in this region.
Need minimum of two trekkers, it is required for the restricted area permit.
License holder guide is mandatory.
Must be an authorized trekking agency for special permit.

Note: The Manaslu trekking permits cannot be issued to individuals directly, so you must apply through register trekking company, thank you.

Why this Manaslu trek permits are expensive?

Good question! The Manaslu circuit trek permits are expensive. Because, Multiple permits, Special restricted permit required so, it is expensive because, it is remote restricted area closed to the Tibetan border, culturally sensitive, and protected directly Nepal government and conservation.

How to Get a Manaslu Trek Permit?

To get Manaslu trek permit require some rule for apply,

Choose the register trekking company in Nepal.
Provide your passports and Nepal visa copy.
Provide a passport size photo.
Pay the required permits fees through company.
After all, company will handle all the paperwork.

What is the Best Time to Apply for Permits?

Normally Spring and autumn is the best time to apply manaslu trek permit because during this season are stable clear weather with present temperature for your adventures journey.

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 day time 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 day time 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 makes 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.

Note: During the peak season, the permits are in high demanding. If you are planning for Manaslu circuit trek, then apply through your trekking agency at advance to keep your place safe. We Ascend Hikes, booking open for advance.

How to get Manaslu trek starting point?

There are different trekking starting point, which is depending on up to your holiday time and condition. Normally we are plan for start trekking from Machhakhola, this village is about road 173km away from Kathmandu, which is need 7-9 hours drive to reach this village.

To get trekking starting point through sharing bus and privet jeep driving. We recommend hiring a jeep for your safe and comfortable journey.

Is it possible to hire guide and porter for Manaslu trek?

Yes, this is possible to hire porter and guide to assistance, for your dream adventure destination to complete. The porter and guide cost is,

For guide & porter: usd (30 -35) and Porter (usd 20-25)/- per day.

How expensive Manaslu trek?

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

Services:	Cost:
Kathmandu hotel	usd (5 – 150)/-
Ktm to Machhakhola local bus	usd (15 – 20)/-
Kathmandu to Machhakhola pvt Jeep	usd (220 – 275)/-
Food & 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)/-

Note: we ascend hikes organizing full board trekking with all fully organize start from Kathmandu to ending at Kathmandu. For more details log on here.

Final Thoughts:

The Manaslu region trekking is one of the most beautiful, less-crowded routes, panoramic views of the mountains, experience of remote valleys, passing through Larke-La 5106m, and closed to the Tibet border. To enter this trek, need complete multiple permits through register company in Nepal, and it is mandatory licensed guide for complete safely your dream remote adventure journey to the Manaslu circuit trek.

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