Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu Circuit Trek

17Days
5,135mMax altitude
MediumDifficulty
$2,280per person

Overview

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu Valley Circuit Trek, the most prominent trek takes you to the beautiful Manaslu Region situated between extremely tall mountains and the beautiful Himalayas rugged into the most happening trails. The Lower and Upper Manaslu region has been a wonderland that has remained unexplored to the world for many years. The trails take us through the incredible, mountain-capped high route passing the sprawling Gurung village perched with high, terrace hilltops with stunning views of Mt. Manaslu(8,613m/26,759ft).

Manaslu Valley Circuit Trek Trip Introduction:

The trek route is among the most varied trails in the region. The Manaslu Trek itself is a demanding trek that requires a high level of fitness to enjoy the adventure. With a glimpse of Ganesh Himal and Nagadi Vhuli, the trail takes you to the historic monasteries, and well-preserved Chorten through the thrilling Larkya La Pass to land you at the Manaslu Base Camp(5,106m.16,752ft), the base camp of the eight-highest mountain in the world.

This Trek can take anywhere from 10-25 days, but we have planned a 17 days package that lets you complete the exploration of the Manaslu region. You can take this great opportunity to explore the less explored and hidden valleys of the region. The trails reward you with epic scenery and intimate encounters with the local culture of the people in the region. The trek has also been named the best all-around trek in northern Nepal by many trekkers. 

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)
2nd Day: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & trek preparation 
3rd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola(730m/2,395ft) 7-8 hrs drive
4th Day: Trek to Machha Khola (930m/3,051ft), 5-6 hours walking 
5th Day: Trek to Jagat (1,410m/4,626ft), 6-7hours walking
6th Day: Trek to Deng(1,865m/6,119ft), 6-7 hours walking 
7th Day: Trek to Namrung (2,630m/8,629ft), 6 - 7 hours walking
8th Day: Trek to Lho (3,180m/10,433ft), 5-6hours walking
9th Day: Trek to Samagaon(3,530m/11,581ft), 4 - 5 hours walking
10th Day: Acclimatization day at Samagaon 
11th Day: Trek to Samdo (3,860m/12,664ft), 3-4 hours walking 
12th Day: Trek to Larkya Phedi (4,460m/14,632ft), 3 - 4 hours walking 
13th Day: Cross the Larkya La (5,135m/16,847ft), trek to Bimtang (3,590m/11,778ft), 7 - 8 hours walking
14th Day: Trek to Tilje (2,300m/7,546ft) 5 - 6 hours walking
15th Day: Trek to Chamje (1,430m/4691ft), 5 - 6 hours walking
16th Day: Drive to Besisahar for 2-3 hours and continue to drive to Kathmandu
17th Day: Departure from Kathmandu

Duration17 days
DifficultyMedium
Max altitude5,135m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel & Tea house
Manaslu Circuit Trek photo
  • Crossing the Larkya La Pass
  • Up-Close Views of Mount Manaslu
  • Rich Tibetan Buddhist Culture & Ancient Monasteries
  • Off-the-Beaten-Path & Restricted Area Wilderness
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Best Season for this trip

March to May & Sep to Dec

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

Day by day

Unfold your journey

Manaslu Circuit Trek Map

Kathmandu → Kathmandu

Manaslu Circuit Trek route map
day
1

Arrival day in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,265 ft)

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
As planned earlier, one of our representatives will be ready to welcome you at the Tribhuvan International Airport. He will be also helping you with the transfer to your hotel to get some refreshments. You will again be joining us for dinner that night where you’ll also have a short briefing about the trip.
day
2

Kathmandu Valley sightseeing & trek preparation

Hotel Kathmandu Breakfast
We will start our guided tour in the capital city, Kathmandu to explore the cultural world heritage sites around the city. We start our tour exploring the Pashupatinath Temple, the largest pilgrimage place for Hindu peoples, Boudhhanath Stupa, the largest stupa in the world, and Swoyambhunath Stupa, the monkey temple. We will also visit the historical Kathmandu Durbar Square to explore its architectural features. We will have a short discussion and introduction in the evening with our fellow trekking crew members.
day
3

Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (730m/2,395ft) 7-8 hours

7-8 Hrs Tea House Soti Khola 3 Meals
On the third day of the trek, we will take an early start by taking the drive of 6-7 hours in a private vehicle. We make our first stop at Arughat Bazaar, Gorkha. You can see that the town is spread out along both banks of Budi Gandaki. You can also go for any last-minute shopping to buy anything you require for the trip. We will continue our drive to Soti Khola where we will be spending the night.
day
4

Trek to Machha Khola (930m, /3,051ft) 5-6 hours walking

5-6 Hrs Tea House Machha Khola 3 Meals
We will hike to the Machha Khola, also known as the Fish River. A settlement with the same name, ‘Machha Khola’ is situated a little above the river which is our home for the day. The village is the gateway to the great Himalayan trail that travels up the east bank of the river in the direction of Ganesh Himal.
day
5

Trek to Jagat(1,410m/4,626ft) 6-7 hours walking

6-7 Hrs Tea House Jagat 3 Meals
We will start our trek by taking a few steep ascents and descents leading our trail from Macha Khola. The trail will eventually lead us to the gravel bars next to the river. We will reach the small village, Tatopani, after two hours of walking and crossing the Tharu Khola. Tatopani is famous for its natural spring where you can clean yourself in the hot water. After a short ascent, you will reach Doban crossing a well-built stairway. The path will still continue to ascent through more rocky terrain, up and down ravines. We will reach the place with the official checkpoint, Jagat, which points to our stop for the day.
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6

Trek to Deng (1,865m/6,119ft), 6 - 7 hours walking

6-7 Hrs Tea House Deng 3 Meals
After passing the Jagat Valley, We will walk for an hour until we reach the village of Sirdibas after passing the Jagat Valley. We will also cross the Budi Gandaki on a sizable suspension bridge and then ascend steeply to Philim. The trail makes its way down the hillside to reach Ekle Bhatti before crossing back over the river below the confluence of Budi Gandaki and Siyar Khola. We will then descend into a stunning gorge situated above the river. The trail will then ascend to the western side of the valley which will lead us to Deng, our stay for the night.
day
7

Trek to Namrung (2,630m/8,629ft), 6-7 hours walking

6-7 Hrs Tea House Namrung 3 Meals
We will approach the Buddhist-influenced region on this day. The walk will continue till we reach some forest ups and downs until we reach Ghap. Ghap is a place with exquisite mani walls and well-preserved paintings. We will eventually reach Namrung village after an arduous climb through the bamboo and rhododendron forest. Overnight in Namrung.
day
8

Trek to Lho (3,180m/10,433ft), 4 - 5 hours walking

4-5 Hrs Tea House Lho 3 Meals
We walk for about 4-5 hours on this day taking some ascending, descending, and enjoying the beautiful view of the mountains. The valley widens after the Namrung village. The trail passes through the Tibetan town of Sho. We will then pass through the Lho Valley which offers a great view of Mount Ganesh I. We spend our night in the Lho Valley.
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9

Trek to Samagaon (3,530m/11,581ft), 5 - 6 hours walking

5-6 Hrs Tea House Samagaon 3 Meals
We will continue our walk on the river’s right bank from the Lho. We spend a few hours ascending through the jungle enjoying the view of Peak 29 before us. We will then reach the beautiful settlement, Shyala offering breathtaking views of Phungi, Manaslu, and Him Chuli. We will then arrive at Samagaon village, traversing a large pasture filled with several marmots. We stay at the camp overnight. The camp which is located at the top of the hamlet offers breathtaking views of Manaslu.
day
10

Acclimatization day at Samagaon

Tea House Samagaon 3 Meals
We will take a day to acclimatize to the higher altitude. Samagaon is a beautiful place with an adjacent monastery and beautiful landscape. You can take the day as the opportunity to tour the area, enjoy the scenery, and explore the area. Invest the night at the teahouse.
day
11

Trek to Samdo (3,860m/12,664ft), 3-4 hours walking

3-4 Hrs Tea House Samdo 3 Meals
We will start the walk for the day from the Samagaon village that widens after we pass through juniper and birch forests on an easy walk to the stone huts at Kermo Kharka. We will continue the trek till we reach a bridge over a sidestream where the trail splits into the left and right forks. The left fork goes to the Manaslu Base Camp and the right fork passes by a number of mani walls that goes to the Larkya La. There is a white stone, Kani, indicating the entrance point for the Samdo village. We stay in the village of Samdo.
day
12

Cross the Larkya La (5,135m/16,847ft), trek to Bimtang (3,590m/11,778ft), 7-8 hours walking

7-8 Hrs Tea House Bimtang 3 Meals
On the 12th day of the trek, we will descend through fields to an old mani wall and stone arch. After this, we will then drop into the river and cross on a suspension bridge to begin our trek into the past. This place is famous as the legendary Larka Bazaar, which formerly included a thriving market. We will eventually reach another mani wall in the journey which is the marking point for the start of the climb to the pass where the trail begins. From this place, we can witness the enormous Larkya Glacier coming from Manaslu. The trail will progressively grow more difficult as it ascends the gorge's wall to a viewpoint. We will arrive at Larkya Phedi, accommodating travelers crossing the Larkya La. We will spend the night at Larkya Phedi.
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13

Trek to Tilje (2,300m/7,546ft) 5 - 6 hours walking

5-6 Hrs Tea House Tilje 3 Meals
The trail will take us to a glacier stream at the Dudh Khola's headwaters after we pass through the Bimthang's pastures, over a wooden bridge. We will then fall into a pine and rhododendron forest that thoroughly takes us to the fenced fields of Karcher. We will then pass through a landslide and ascend steeply to a ridge covered in prayer flags before we descend to the riverbank at Gho. The route will take us through farms and sporadic oak and rhododendron stand until it reaches Tilje, a sizable Gurung settlement. We will sleep at Tilje tonight.
day
14

Trek to Chamje (1,430m/4,691ft), 5 - 6 hours walking

5-6 Hrs Tea House Chamje 3 Meals
We will leave the settlement into a stone arch, then proceed through the Dudh Khola, descending the scrub woodland. The residences of Dharapani can be seen from a distance as the walls of the Marsyangdi Valley get larger. Dharapani is located over a lengthy suspension bridge that spans the Marsyangdi after passing through Thonje and under a chorten-shaped arch. As we proceed through the most difficult section of the Marsyangdi gorge, the trail will now reverse the direction of the Annapurna Circuit. Sleep there the night.
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15

Drive to Besisahar for 2-3 hours and continue to drive to Kathmandu

Hotel Kathmandu 3 Meals
We will travel to Besisahar by local transportation through the Tal settlement as we follow the Marshyangdi River downstream on this day. The car will be waiting for you in Besisahar to pick us up. We will continue the drive to Kathmandu. After returning to Kathmandu, we will settle into our accommodation and spend the night relaxing.
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16

Departure from Kathmandu

20 Minutes Breakfast
You will have a whole day to do any last-minute souvenir or gift purchasing for family, friends, or relatives before your departure flight or drive. You can also go for any further adventures or activities, you may have planned with us. You will be transferred to the international airport if you are departing in order to catch a flight to another location. We wish you a wonderful Himalayan adventure with us!

Manaslu Circuit Trek Altitude Chart

Metres above sea level

Manaslu Circuit Trek altitude chart

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu per the suggested itinerary.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, Entry fees, and permits & TIMS card
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner apart from the trek except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

Why is Mt. Manaslu called the killer mountain?
Manaslu is named “killer mountain” because more than 60 people have died on its treacherous sloppy path.
Is a guide mandatory for Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Yes, a guide is mandatory for the Manaslu Circuit Trek. This is because the trail follows the area from Jagat to Bimthang, which is declared a restricted region.
Is Manaslu difficult to climb?
Climbing Manaslu Circuit is more challenging than is stated in many social media posts, articles, and papers. It is a sloppy trek that must be climbed very carefully.
What is the height of Mt Manaslu?
Mt Manaslu is located in the west-central part of Nepal at the height of 8163m.

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