Manaslu Trekking package is wonderful blend of natural beauty as well as the culture of Nepal. It is also one of the challenging, magical and most adventurous treks in Nepal. Manaslu Trek there will provide view of the adventures with tremendous day variety of natural beauty.
Manaslu trek offers a unique opportunity to experiences excellent view of this region and super beauty alone the border of Nepal. Manaslu region has been creating buzz a many traveler who are thinking about adventure trekking. View of snow-capped mountain peaks decorated the picturesque landscape of the Manaslu region while trekking on the trails.
The Manaslu circuit trek gives you the opportunity to experienced magnificent views of the Mountains like mount Manaslu, along with many of its surrounding peaks like cheo peak, Himlchuli peak, Annapurna and many more.
Manaslu region trek is remortable to welcome Mt. Manaslu which is within eight highest mountains in the world. It provides opportunity to observe unique 33 species of mammals, 110 species of birds, 211 species of butterflies, 2000 species of plants and 11 types of forest in Manaslu conservation area.
The panoramic view of mountains accompanied by natural attractive terrain, unique settlements and villages in the Manaslu circuit. Trek is unforgettable and it creates some different image in the mind of visitors. It has in-depth sort of attitudinal and climatic variations. Manaslu Trekking gives a high quality and numerous habitats for a vital kind of flora and fauna.
The journey of Manaslu region legendary mountains is enjoyable and difficult.Trek to Manaslu Conservation is less crowded. It is outstanding to take view of Buddhist monument and rural villages with spectacular mountains. It is far less crowded than well known Everest Base Camp and Annapurna circuit.
The trek is wild and remote, yet there is tea-house at everyday stage, so trekkers don’t need to bring tents and food which make the trip accessible and affordable, enjoyable. The first trail fallows the Budi Ghandaki, long river gorge with many suspension bridges.
Manaslu trek 10days is remote route with some difficulties but adventurous. It is one of the off-beaten trails compared to other treks. But moderate level of fitness, little bit of preparation and enough determination is required for trek. The trail takes you through remote villages, lush green forest, rivers, waterfalls and breathtaking mountains.
You set off early today for Sotikhola. During the drive, we enjoy views of the Nepalese countryside along with the mountain sceneries.
you will be driving on a paved road from Kathmandu to Dhading Bensi, district headquarter of Dhading (1050m) but the drive from Dhanding Bensi to Arughat will be on a rough road.
Upon reaching Arughat, a major town in the region you drive further towards Sotikhola. Overnight in Soti Khola.
At the crossing of the bridge, we trek through the beautiful Sal forests, then climb onto a ridge above huge rapids on the Budhi Gandaki. We then reach Khursane upon which the rocky trail weaves its way up and down, past two tropical waterfalls on a steep, rocky trail clinging to the side of a cliff.
It eventually makes its way down and past a few rice terraces, then up and around to the Gurung village of Labubesi. We further climb behind a rocky outcrop, where the valley opens up and the Budhi Gandaki meanders among wide gravel bars.
Dropping to the sandy river bed, we walk along rounded stones before climbing over a side ridge. You head down again to the river and cross another suspension bridge to reach Machha Khola village, from here 2 hour gentle walk to reach Khorlabeshi and over night at Lodge.
The narrow trail makes some minor ups and downs and eventually crosses the Tharo Khola and reaching Khorlabesi. After a few more ascends and descends we come across a small Hotspring in Tatopani. From the hot spring, we climb over another ridge, then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a suspension bridge.
.At this juncture, we climb on a wide, well-crafted staircase, then across a landslide and over a ridge to Dobhan. Upon crossing a suspension bridge over the Yaru Khola, we climb the stone stairs and then drop to the river and again climb more stone stairs to Tharo Bharyang.
Crossing the west bank of the Budhi Gandaki, we climb over a ridge, trek along the river and then climb towards the village of Jagat. Overnight in Jagat.
You begin today climbing over a rocky ridge to Salleri, and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the trail continues up to Ghatta Khola. You further continue walking upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a large Gurung village.
The trail turns north just above the lowest house in the village and stays on a fairly level trail as it crosses millet fields to Ekle Bhatti.
The route now enters a steep, uninhabited gorge. At this point, we descend to the grassy land slopes, cross the Budhi Gandaki, then trek along the west bank for a while, then cross to the east bank and then back again.
As we continue through the trail the valley widens and we pass through bamboo forests to the Deng Khola. Upon crossing the Khola, you reach the tiny village of Deng. Overnight in Deng.
After a brief walk beyond Deng, we cross the Budhi Gandaki and climb to Rana at 1910m. From the bridge, we climb a bit to join a trail from Bhi, then head west up the Budhi Gandaki valley. The trail also passes through forests and mani where we turn towards a corner that contours to Ghap.
Even though there is another route, we take the route through Prok village. Prok village has a viewpoint for a beautiful sight of Siringi Himal. We further cross the Budi Gandaki several times today and come across several gompas en route. The trail follows the river upstream through a dense forest.
After crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense and the trail is fine again. The pleasant walk continues and after a last steep climb we reach Namrung. Overnight in Namrung.
Namrung village is a good viewpoint for Siring and Ganesh Himal and from the village one can also see Mt. Himal Chuli in the south. We climb steadily and pass through forests and reach Lihi, a fine village with many chortens and barley terraces.
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The trail drops and crosses the side valley of Simnang Himal with Ganesh Himal always close by. We further pass through Sho, Lho and Shyala villages before reaching Sama Village. We enjoy extraordianary views of Mt. Manasly from Lho village and also explore the famous Ribung Gompa.
In Shyala village we will be surrounded by high mountains like Himal Chuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli) to the left, Manaslu and large glaciers straight ahead, and other snow summits to the right, and at the far end stands Ganesh Himal. Today’s journey ends in Samagaon.
Today, you descend to the Budhi Gandaki River, that has turned north and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The trail to the left leads to the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes several mani walls as the valley begins to widen.
It is an easy trail on a shelf above the river passing the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. you drop off the shelf, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river.
From a stone arch we can view a large white kani. Finally passing through the kani you find Samdo. Overnight in Samagaon.
Even today, you continue our walk down the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki and begin walking upward.
Upon crossing two streams and witnessing the Larkya Glacier we go around the valley of the Salka Khola and climb up again to the stone guest house (4450 m), which is not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmshala, also known as Larke Phedi.
The short walk today also leaves plenty of time for acclimatization and relaxing in the afternoon. Overnight in Dharmashala.
After a short climb,you reach a valley on the north side of the Larkya Glaciers from where we can enjoy great views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section of the pass.
From the pass, there are outstanding views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. It is a longer day than usual to Bimtang, but to walk into these low pastures with the evening mist coming in with Mt. Manaslu looming close by is an overwhelming experience.
From a ridge at Bimthang, you can enjoy great views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal. You descend further and cross a high pasture (Sangure Kharka) followed by a bridge over Dudh Khola.
We walk through rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until we reach the highest cultivated land of the valley at Karche, 2785 meters. We pass across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. The trail comes off the ridge in a big, sweeping arc to the river bank at 2580m.
A short distance beyond is the village of Gho. Due to yesterday's tiredness we might take an overnight rest at Gho but better lodges are available at Tilije, so Himalayan Glacier recommends we stay at Tilije. Overnight in Tilije Village.
You climb over a small ridge and enjoy the stone paved trail as it passes through a beautiful village. We then cross the bridge over Dudh Khola and climb up through a chorten-shaped arch, pass a mani wall and reach the Thonje village.
At the village, we go through a police checkpoint and continue to Dharapani. Over night at Dharapani(1875m)
The drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar offers one an opportunity to enjoy both hill and mountain landscapes.
The drive is often along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers. We also drive by some beautiful villages with farming terraces on both sides of the road, reach to Kathmandu and transfer your Hotel.
Common Breakfast options: Tibetan Breads (a fried bread in oil, it’s also named by Gurung bread in Annapurna area), Chapati with Cheese (dry bread- a local wheat bread), Oatmeal, French toast with jam, honey and peanut butter, Corn Flakes, Hashed brown, fried, Scrambles and boiled eggs, pancakes, porridge with milk, Muesli, Vegetable items and all kind of hot drinks are available.
Common Lunch options: different verity of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Momo’s (dumplings), Tibetan / chapatti bread, Marconi, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a verity of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, burgers and Pizza, yak steak and desserts items.
Common Dinner options: Momo’s (dumplings) different verity of Thukpa (noodle soup), Dahl and Bhat (Nepalese local meal), Tibetan / chapatti bread, Marconi, Spaghetti, Sherpa Stew, a verity of soups, steaks, potatoes items, Sandwiches, Pizza, rice with curry, spring rolls, Raman soups, burgers and Pizza, yak steak, desserts items, hot and cold drinks are available on the menus on tea house, the menu’s selected meals are fresh and healthy with hygienic specialists by the mountain for the mountain trekkers.
Water on trek
The water on a trek is available at every trekking lodge or shopping shops along the way, buying a regular bottle of mineral water costs 1-3 USD per litter. Annapurna region has amply of water sources to get the water as you can also refill the water from the random taps or water source, refilling waters from any of those sources is potable but it will be fine to drink with a LifeStraw or using the water purification pills – at least 3-4 L water per day is recommended to drink that keeps you hydrated.
Best Time to explore Manaslu circuit Trek
Spring (Pre-monsoon) – Spring includes Feb, March, April, and May, the weather in this month is largely stable and dry with a moderate climate. This time of the year is fairly perfect for trekking in the Annapurna region offers a crystal-clear view of the mountains and sceneries every day, the Temperature can reach up to 14- 18 degrees Celsius in the daytime and the temperature at the nighttime can drop down to - 6/10 degrees Celsius. The spring welcomes thousands of floras and vegetation that make the trek more beautiful and enjoyable in Nepal.
Autumn (Post monsoon)- Autumn is another great season for trekking on Annapurna Base Camp, Autumn includes the months of September, October, November, and December. During the autumn, the temperatures should be rated as between 15-20 degrees in the daytime, and nighttime can decrease to -5/10 degrees Celsius, it’s great for trekking.
Safety and Satisfactions
Safety is our top Priority nothing is more important than the safety & health of our clints & company staff.
Manaslu circuit trek is a guided trip and you will be accompanied by one of the experienced and friendly trekking guides/ Sherpa who originally come from the mountain (same region) of Nepal, the guide will be carrying all the essentials equipment with a first aid kit for safety reasons; we would like you to take some of your own personal mediation on this trek. However, in emergency cases, if our clients have any trouble with mountain sickness or any unforeseen circumstances then we will always be standing by to send a rescue helicopter to bring our clients back to lower places or Kathmandu.
Passport and Visa
If you are traveling to Nepal you need to have a visa to enter Nepal. However, the arrival visa is available at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu's where you can simply get On Arrival Visa” and you must enter Nepal within six months from the visa issued date. Your total stay is counted starting from the day you enter Nepal.
Guide Ramesh, and our porter chandra, were both amazing. They were professional, experienced, thoughtful and fun. We really enjoyed hiking the beautiful Manaslu Circuit with them for 13 days and we would recommend them to anyone! Every day they were helpful with the guesthouses and they always knew the best places to stay and the best restaurants to eat lunch. We felt very safe, Ramesh was careful, checking that we felt good at high altitude and he has so much knowledge of the trekking routes, it is incredible! He told us all about the local villages and every day the hike was challenging, but also really enjoyable, he would slow down or speed up, depending on your trekking ability. Ramesh is a very kind and friendly person, with a great sense of humor and good English.I will remember our Manaslu trek forever! Thank you Ramesh and Chandra!!!
I would say that the itinerary that we were sent by email from the company before the trek needs updating, because no one walks any further than Tilije - there is a jeep service to Besisahar, and the road is very dusty for walking. We would have liked to know this in advance because we might have spent more time in the villages at the beginning of the trek, before Larke Pass. We finished the trek a day early because we didn't need to take a rest day.
The company organized our car to Pokhara and our hotel because we were a day early, which was very helpful. They also transferred our bags from Kathmandu to Pokhara while we were trekking.
Manaslu Circuit Trek with Ramesh and chandra!! septmber 2019
15th Mar, 2022
Our guide Tilak, and our porter Diness, were both amazing. They were professional, experienced, thoughtful and fun. We really enjoyed hiking the beautiful Manaslu Circuit with them for 10 days and we would recommend them to anyone! Every day they were helpful with the guesthouses and they always knew the best places to stay and the best restaurants to eat lunch. We felt very safe, Tilak was careful, checking that we felt good at high altitude and he has so much knowledge of the trekking routes, it is incredible! He told us all about the local villages and every day the hike was challenging, but also really enjoyable, he would slow down or speed up, depending on your trekking ability. Tilak is a very kind and friendly person, with a great sense of humour and good English.
I will remember our Manaslu trek forever! Thank you Tilak and Diness!!!
I would say that the itinerary that we were sent by email from the company before the trek needs updating, because no one walks any further than Tilije - there is a jeep service to Besisahar, and the road is very dusty for walking. We would have liked to know this in advance because we might have spent more time in the villages at the beginning of the trek, before Larke Pass. We finished the trek a day early because we didn't need to take a rest day.
The company organised our car to Pokhara and our hotel because we were a day early, which was very helpful. They also transferred our bags from Kathmandu to Pokhara while we were trekking.
Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tilak and Diness!! November 2019
15th Mar, 2022
Our guide Tilak, and our porter Diness, were both amazing. They were professional, experienced, thoughtful and fun. We really enjoyed hiking the beautiful Manaslu Circuit with them for 10 days and we would recommend them to anyone! Every day they were helpful with the guesthouses and they always knew the best places to stay and the best restaurants to eat lunch. We felt very safe, Tilak was careful, checking that we felt good at high altitude and he has so much knowledge of the trekking routes, it is incredible! He told us all about the local villages and every day the hike was challenging, but also really enjoyable, he would slow down or speed up, depending on your trekking ability. Tilak is a very kind and friendly person, with a great sense of humour and good English.
I will remember our Manaslu trek forever! Thank you Tilak and Diness!!!
I would say that the itinerary that we were sent by email from the company before the trek needs updating, because no one walks any further than Tilije - there is a jeep service to Besisahar, and the road is very dusty for walking. We would have liked to know this in advance because we might have spent more time in the villages at the beginning of the trek, before Larke Pass. We finished the trek a day early because we didn't need to take a rest day.
The company organised our car to Pokhara and our hotel because we were a day early, which was very helpful. They also transferred our bags from Kathmandu to Pokhara while we were trekking.
Manaslu Circuit Trek with Tilak and Diness!! November 2019
15th Mar, 2022
We have just completed the 16 day hike for the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal with our guide Ramesh from Adventure Nepal Eco Treks. We have totally enjoyed the adventure hike though it was a strenuous one. We covered at least 160km from Arkhet to Chamche. Our guide Ramesh was very friendly and we did not encounter any problem at all relating to the hikes, food were well taken care of and accommodations were nicely arranged.
We have previously trekked Annapurna Base Camp Trek with them last year and totally satisfied with them. Devi the owner of the company was so helpful and obliging in the preparation of the itinerary for us. We hope to visit more of Nepal with their assistance.
Manaslu Circuit Trek With Adventure Nepal Eco Treks 2019
15th Mar, 2022
Difficulty is in the legs and mind of the hiker... Most of the route is inter village pathways, which really cannot be "difficult". Crossing the pass is strenuous and the trail is not all that good especially on the west side. Excess snow can make passage impossible; you must have the time to backtrack if necessary.
Trek will take a minimum of /12/13 days, preferably more. Thus guide is about $450 for each. Permits are $75/week = 150 + conservation area fees = $180. Food should be $30day = $390. Total so far = $920.Seems that for $1300/person you can even hire a porter plus Local transport.
Manaslu trek in March 2019!!
15th Mar, 2022
We did the trek for 13 days last November/December 2018, there's no snows, the pass was clear. But we did it in low season; some of the lodges were already closed.
We spent around 1000 dollar per person for 13 days including the guide, food, lodges, permit and Local transport. We had best Guide Kumar through trekking agency Adventure Nepal Eco Trek.
The lodge price is around 800 to 1200 for the two of us.
Food in Manaslu is very basic. We spent daily for food and lodge less than 3500 to 3200 rupee I would say about 3000 rupee a day if you are trekking in very budget.
Compare to Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu is a bit tough with more up and downs!!!
Life time memory Manaslu Trek 2019
15th Mar, 2022
We had an amazing time doing manaslu circuit trek. Our guide Tilak was very experienced and made sure we acclimatized well before the pass. While others were resting at the tea house, we were practicing 900 ascents. He always made sure we had good rooms and always ordered our dinner early so we could eat earlier. He also made many adjustments to the itinerary according to our pace and our request to jeep the dirt road on the way back. Our porter guide was also very experienced and observant. He was also always in the kitchen helping with making our meals, which I never saw other porters do. We will definitely trek with them again when we come back to Nepal!
Manaslu Trek superb!!! November 2018!
15th Mar, 2022
We had an amazing week in Nepal perfectly organized by Devi Baral Adventure Nepal Eco Trek and trek with a funny and experienced guide Tilack. All flights and accommodation have been booked in advance and luckily we had a great weather so trekking was a real fun. We have been really good looked after, Tilak made sure we had a nice meal, fruits and warm tea ready after a long trek. We managed to get an amazing view of Maanslu over the larkya la pass. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to have stress less holiday in Nepal. Ask with Adventure Nepal Eco treks
Amazing manaslu trek with best Guide Tilak
15th Mar, 2022
