Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit trek is undoubtedly an exceptional and breathtaking journey in Nepal. The 8160-meter-high Mount Manaslu is the eighth-highest peak in the globe. In the district of Gorkha is Mount Manaslu. Mount Ganesh, Mount Sringi, Mount Lamjung, Mount Himlung, and many other mountain peaks are all visible from the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
The entire trail lies under the conservation area. Trekking along the Manaslu Circuit trail offers views of a rhododendron woodland, 110 bird species, 1800 plant species, 36 animal species, including musk deer, snow leopards, himalayan thars, and many other untainted natural wonders. People in these areas are very helpful and cooperative, and are very modest.
Trek seasons
The pre and post monsoon season during the months of March to May and September to October is the most favourable time because of the good weather and temperature,which is also considered as the best trekking time. During the mid-winter season in the month of late December to February, Larkya La Pass is closed because of heavy snow which makes it impossible to go through the pass. The months of June,July and August are the monsoon season when you can experience greenery everywhere and see a massive number of big and small waterfalls throughout the trail and could also be difficult due to sudden rain.
Fees and Permit
For Manaslu Circuit, a single person is not allowed to trek. You must be in a group of at least 2 to 3 people. The permit cost US$ 70 to a single person for a week and after 7 days, per person per day cost US $ 10. The entry permit for Manaslu Circuit Trek can be issued at Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu.
Trek Facts–Manaslu Circuit Trek
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Location |
Nepal |
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District |
Gorkha |
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Trek grade |
Minimum difficulty |
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Transportation |
Private vehicle |
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Max. Altitude |
5160 m. |
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Accommodation |
Hotels, guest house |
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Food |
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner |
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Walking hour |
6-7hours |
5160m |
5160m |
Na |
Cold |
17D/16N |
Moderate |
Kathmandu |
Manaslu Circuit |
Annapurna Region Trekking |
Private Vehicle |
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu
Pickup at the airport.
Day 2: Sightseeing Kathmandu and trek preparation
Today, you can visit Swyambhunath stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square and can buy or rent the trekking gear.
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola(700m)
It will take around 9 hours to reach Soti Khola. (Gongabu Buspark-Arughat-Sotikhola)
Day 4: Soti Khola to Machha Khola(900m)
From this day, trek is started. It will take around 6 hours to reach Machha Khola.
Day 5: Machha Khola to Jagat(1340m)
You have to trek for 6-7 hours. (Maccha Khola-Gurung village-Tatopani-Doban-Yaruphant-Cantilever bridge)
Day 6: Jagat to Pewa(1600m)
You have to trek for 6 hours.(Jagat-Salleri-Sirdibas-Philim-trail junction to Pewa)
Day 7: Pewa to Namrung(2630m)
You have to trek for 7 hours.(Pewa-Deng-Bihi Phedi-Ghap-Namrung)
Day 8: Namrung to Lho(2957m)
You have to trek for 4-5 hours.(Namrung-Lihi-Sho-Lho)
Day 9: Lho to Samagaon(3540m)
(Lho-Shayala-Sama Gaon)
Day 10: Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization Day
Day 11: Sama Gaon to Samdo(3865m)
You have to trek for 4-5 hours.(Sama Gaun-Budhi Gandaki-Kani-Samdo)
Day 12: Samdo to DharmaSala(4460m)
You have to trek for 4-5 hours.
Day 13: Dharmasala- Larkya la Pass(5160m)-Bimtang(3590m)
Today, you have to walk for a total of 10 hours. Dharmashala to Larkya la pass takes around 6 hours and to Bimtang around 4 hours.
Day 14: Bimtang to Tal(1700m)
You have to trek for around 8-9 hours. (Dudh Khola-Karche-Gurung gaon-Tilije-Dharapani-Tal)
Day 15: Tal to Kathmandu
It will take around 10 -12 hours to drive to reach Kathmandu.
Day 16: Exploring Kathmandu
You can visit Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath stupa and Budanilkantha today. We will have cultural dinner together. We will have dinner together before departure.
Day 17: Final Departure
Final Departure
Manaslu is located Northwest from Kathmandu. It is bordered by Annapurna to the west and Langtang Ganesh Himal in the east.
Mount Manaslu is about 123 km aerial distance from Kathmandu to the Northwest. The starting point of the trek is around 126 km from Kathmandu.
There is no airport on Manaslu so the only option is to travel by road. The choice then is a local bus taking around 8 hours or a private jeep which will take around 6 hours including breaks.
The best way to do this trek is to take 17 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. It can be done in 10 or 12 days but that would be rushing the trek, and perhaps missing out on some of the experience. Not to mention it will be harder and more tiring on the body.
The difficulty of the Manaslu Circuit Trek is generally considered moderate. To complete the Manaslu Circuit, trekkers must traverse challenging terrain. The rugged and remote landscapes of the region require a long walking distance.
Like many other treks Manaslu is best between mid September and mid December, and between end of March to end of May. Some trekkers do undertake this trek in the monsoon between June and September but very few would choose the winter. The reason being sometimes the pass cannot be crossed due to snow.
No. You must trek with a guide in Manaslu. There is a government rule that a minimum of two trekkers and a guide are needed for any trek in the Manaslu area.
Yes. You need permits. You will need a special restricted area permit for Manaslu and a Conservation Area Permit for Manaslu and for the Annapurna (As the trail passes through the Annapurna Region too)
At the start of the trek the climate is subtropical. Overall you can expect somewhere between 10 to 25 Celsius throughout the year. However in the upper parts of the trek the temperature will fall to -20 or below in the winter.
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