Manaslu
Circuit Trek is one of the best but less crowded trekking in Nepal. Despite
being the eighth highest mountain in the world, the Manaslu region is less
touristy, making it an alternative to the Annapurna Circuit trek. It's perfect
for travelers who want to walk in a less crowded area. The panoramic view of
the majestic Himalayas and the encounter with the beautiful consolidation of
natural beauty and the flourishing medieval culture are the particular
highlights of the Manaslu Trek
Main Highlights
·Discover
different flora and fauna in the region
·Enjoy the
scenic bus ride from Kathmandu to Arughat
·Examine the
life of the Nuri - the local people in the region carefully
·Trek to the
Larkye La Pass to see countless snow-capped Mountain peaks
·Visit the
Buddhist monastery, the old palace, and the sacred Hindu temple
·Learn about
the influence of Tibetan culture, tradition, lifestyle and religion
·Take the
underrated Manaslu Trek Circuit, which is rarely visited by tourists
·Tour in
UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Durbar Squares, Temples and Stupas
·Beautiful
view of the mountain. Such as Mount Manaslu, Mt. Hiunchuli, Mt. Ganesh Himal
and many more
Itinerary Highlights
Manaslu
Circuit Trek itinerary can be customized according to your choice. Please write
to us for the individual travel Itinerary. The price varies depending on hotel
category, transportation, private vehicle, and flight service.
Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu international
airport
Day 02: Excursion to Kathmandu and
preparation for the trek
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola:
Duration 8 - 9 hours
Day 04: Trek from Soti Khola to Maccha
Khola: walking distance 6-7 hours
Day 05: Trek from Maccha Khola to Jagat:
walking distance 6 to 7 hours
Day 06: Trek from Jagat to Deng: Walking
distance 6-7 hours
Day 07: Trek from Deng to Namrung: walking
distance 6 to 7 hours
Day 08: Trek from Namrung - Samagaon:
Walking distance 6-7 hours
Day 09: acclimatization day in Samagaon: 6-7
hours of exploration
Day 10: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo: Walking
distance 4-5 hours
Day 11: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala /
Larkya B.C.: Walking distance 4 to 5 hours
Day 12: Trek Dharmashala to Bhimthang via the
Larkya La Pass: 8-9 hours
Day 13: Trek from Bimthang to Tilije:
Walking Distance 5-6 hours
Day 14: Trek from Tilije to Tal: Walking
distance 5-6 hours
Day 15: Trek from Tal to Syange: Walking
Distance 6-7 hours
Day 16: Syange to Kathmandu: 8 to 9 hours drive
Day 17: Drop to Kathmandu international
airport
Overview of Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trekking area was opened for a trek in 1991, and it was isolated and relatively unknown for a long time. It was
only possible to trek in this area by camping. In the past few years, the
region has become increasingly popular, with many recommendations as best
trekking in Nepal. Spectacular mountain panoramas, extremely varied landscapes,
forests, beautiful and inviting Tibetan-influenced villages make Manaslu
different from other trekking trails. The villagers have opened a tea house
along the trekking routes to welcome travelers, and Manalsu has become possible
as a teahouse trek.
Manaslu Circuit Trek is an extraordinary
exotic adventure that explores the pristine region of Nepal. The route is
located in a rarely visited area in Nepal and is therefore ideal for those who
want to enjoy the mighty mountains alone. Around Manaslu Trek is no less
beautiful than the other famous trekking trails in Nepal. The trail offers you
everything from stunning landscapes, snow-capped mountains, glaciers, deep
valleys, lush forests, and diverse but isolated culture.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek starts in
Arughat and takes you to the heart of the Manaslu region. The highest goal of
the Larke La Pass offers you the most picturesque view of Mount Manaslu, Mt.
Hiunchuli, Buddha Peak, and countless other peaks. In addition to the
mountains, this region also offers views of cascading rivers, glaciers, moraine
valleys, and freshwater lakes. The Manaslu Conservation Area is home to a
various flora and fauna. This region is also perfect for exploring wildlife.
Experience the culture in the scattered Nuri settlements along the Tibetan
border is one of the highlights of the hike. Culture and fascinating festivals
inspired by Tibetan Buddhism are one of the most unforgettable experiences. A
walk on the Manaslu racetrack is the best way to explore different cultures,
landscapes, and nature all at once.
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our representatives will pick you up with your name on board and take you to a Three-star hotel. You can relax there for a while and explore the nearby city. You can buy the essentials for your trek. In the evening, you will receive a briefing about your trekking tour. You spend the night in a Three-star hotel.
Today, after breakfast, you begin a guided sightseeing tour of some of the most historical and spiritual places in Kathmandu on private vehicles, such as the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple Pashupatinath, the famous "Monkey Temple" of Swayambunath Stupa and the Buddhist sanctuary (Bouddhanath), one of the largest stupas in the world declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
After breakfast early in the morning, we head to soti Khola, leaving Kathmandu. It is almost 9 hours of the scenic drive. You can enjoy the fascinating landscapes, a panorama view of the Himalayas, and a beautiful village along the way. You will drive the paved road from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi and then drive towards Arughat to cross the remote areas of the region. The journey from Dhanding Bensi to Arughat will be a steep road. If you drive a little more, you will reach Soti Khola. You spend the night in a tea house at soti Khola.
Your trekking trip starts in Soti Khola when you go towards Machha Khola. We cross a bridge and follow the forest-covered path. Then we will climb the ridge over the Budhi Gandaki River. After a while, you will arrive in Khursane. If you continue to climb the rocky path and then descend, you will reach a village called Gurung Labubesi, which crosses the rice fields. You passed waterfalls on the way. Climb higher and walk along the Budi Gandaki river bed, cross the suspension bridge and climb another ridge to reach Machha Khola finally. You spend the night in a standard tea house.
On the fourth day of your trek, the narrow path makes some small ups and downs and finally crosses the Tharo Khola and reaches Khorlabesi. After a few hours walk, you will contact Tatopani, where you can immerse yourself in the hot springs and enjoy it. From the hot springs, walk to Dohan and walk the steep ridge above Budhi Gandaki to get there. After a while, you descend through an entrance gate to reach a valley and finally the village of Jagat. The town is the entrance to the Manaslu Conservation Area. You can stroll through the village for the rest of the day and spend the night in a tea house.
Today we start our hike with an ascent on a crest to Salleri and then descend to Sirdibas. The valley widens a bit as the path continues to Ghatta Khola. We continue upstream to a long suspension bridge in Philim, a large village of Gurung. The trail turns north just above the village's lowest house and stays on a reasonably smooth path as it crosses the millet fields towards Ekle Bhatti. The route now leads into a steep, uninhabited gorge. At this point you walk down on the grassy slopes, cross the Gandaki Buddhi river, then walk along the west bank for a while, then cross this east bank and then return. As we continue on the path, the valley widens, and we drive through the bamboo forests to Deng Khola. We reached the small town of Deng via the Khola. You can stroll through the city and explore people's lifestyles for the rest of the day. Spend the night in a standard lodge.
Today's trekking tour begins when you go from Deng to Namrung. First, you cross the Budhi Gandaki river and climb to the village of Rana at an altitude of 1910 m. After crossing the town, you will see the prayer flags and mani walls that represent the religion of Tibetan Buddhism practised in this area. You have to go up and down a few ridges to reach the Ghap village. From there, you pass Kani and the fir and rhododendron forests to reach the community of Namrung. The rest of the day is spent exploring the city and surrounding areas.
At an altitude of more than 3000 m, our body can show signs of altitude sickness. You need time to deal with increasing height and falling air pressure and temperature. So today, you spend the day in Samagaon to rest and acclimatize and to get to know the rich Sherpa culture. You can take a short walk to Lake Birendra; you can also explore the city and explore its culture and way of life. You will spend the night in Samagaon.
In the early morning, Spectacular Mount Manaslu will greet looming over you. You will have breakfast and walk to Samdo on the relatively easy route. Today we start our hike on the Budhi Gandaki River, which has turned north and follow it to a bridge over a side stream. The path on the left leads to the base camp Manaslu. The Larkya la Trail goes through various walls as the valley begins to expand. It's an easy path on a platform across the river that runs through the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. You can see a huge white Kani from a stone arch. Finally, through the Kani, we find Samdo. You will spend the night at a guest house in Samdo.
Today we continue our walk along the edge, cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki, and go up. We cross two streams and see the Larkya glacier. We circle the Salka Khola valley and climb back to the stone guest house, which is not a hut but a kind of refuge called Dharmshala, also known as Larke Phedi. Today's short hike also leaves plenty of time to acclimatize and relax in the afternoon. You will spend the night at a guest house in Dharmashala.
Today is the hardest day of your trek on the Manaslu Circuit as you cross a mountain pass called the Larkya La Pass. Then start your walk early after you get up and have breakfast. The way to the Larkya La Pass is a steep hill, which takes about 2 hours to cross. From the top of this pass, which is also the highest place during the entire hike, you can enjoy exceptional views of mountains like Annapurna II, Manaslu, and many more. After crossing the pass and past the moraine, the path returns to normal, and you will walk to Bhimthang for several hours. After your arrival, you can finally rest after a hard day in a tea house.
From a ridge in Bimthang, you will have a magnificent view of Mount Manaslu, the Lamjung Himalayas, the Himlung Himalayas and the Cheo Himalayas. We continue to descend and cross high grass (Sangure Kharka), followed by a bridge over Dudh Khola. You cross the rhododendron forest and follow a way through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land in the valley near Karche at 2785 metres. We walk through the fields before doing a steep climb to a ridge. The path leaves the hill in a large arch on the river bank at 2580 m. The town of Gho is not far away. Due to yesterday's tiredness, we were able to rest one night in Gho, but there are better accommodations in Tilije, so we stay in Tilije. You will spend the night in the city of Tilije.
We climbed a small crest and enjoyed the cobbled path that leads through a beautiful city. You then crossed the bridge over Dudh Khola and jumped through a shortened arch, passed a wall of peanuts and reached the village of Thonje. In the village, you give a police checkpoint and continue to Dharapani. You entered the section of the Annapurna circuit from Dharapani. Further down you meet the village and after a short walk over a bridge over Marshyangdi Khola. We also found some mani walls before we reached the town of Tal, which is at the foot of a large waterfall.
We follow the path to the village of Chyamje and cross the Marshyangdi Khola again. The Marsyandi valley opens up with its terraced fields and villages that hang high on the slopes. The path then leads through rhododendrons and pine forests to Syange. Night stay in Syange.
The drive from Syange to Kathmandu via Besi Sahar offers the opportunity to enjoy mountains and mountain landscapes. The journey is often made along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli rivers. We also drive through some beautiful villages with agricultural terraces on either side of the road. In Kathmandu, our office staff will escort you to our hotel. The day in Kathmandu can be spent in your free time, or you can do last-minute shopping.
On the last day of your trip, one of our office representatives will accompany you on the way to the airport about 3 hours before your scheduled flight.
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Etc
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Manaslu Circuit Trek Accommodation
With the popularity over the years, the
number of trekking lodges in the area has also increased. Although simple,
accommodation is reasonable and generally cheaper than accommodation in the
Everest region during the high season. The walk-in Manaslu was previously only
possible as a camping walk, but in recent years it has become possible as a
teahouse walk
During the Manaslu Trek Circuit, you
will stay in tea houses run by locals. The tea houses are not luxurious, but
offer you all the standard services and warm hospitality. You can expect to
have all the everyday foods like soup, noodles, noodles, potatoes, vegetables,
dal Bhat, fried rice, eggs, etc. You can also try some traditional dishes in
the local communities. While you are in Kathmandu, you will stay in a 3-star
deluxe hotel.
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Essential Information
The best time for Manaslu trekking
As in many other trekking areas in
Nepal, the best season for trekking in the Manaslu region is autumn, the
post-monsoon season (late September-November), and spring (April-May). Manaslu
receives a lot of rain and is prone to landslides during monsoon storms. It can
get a lot of snow, making hiking trails difficult and sometimes dangerous in
winter. However, as in the Everest region, the beginning of winter can be a
good off-season.
Trekking guides and arrangements of staff
The most important thing that makes our
Manaslu trek successful, pleasant, and unforgettable is the experienced, polite,
and helpful hiking guides and crew members who can easily spend your days in
the mountains. Our walk is lead by the best and most professional leaders. All
of our company's trekking leaders are carefully selected based on their
experience, leadership skills, and personal talent. To preserve the local
communities, we only employ local staff who have sufficient knowledge of the culture,
flora, fauna, geography, and history of the region (s).
Travel insurance
Travel insurance for every itinerary of
our company is a prerequisite for booking a vacation. You must have at least
emergency and repatriation insurance, which must include the cost of mountain
rescue. Read the terms of your insurers carefully, especially make sure that
the following is covered: 1) activity (i.e., tourism, trekking or
mountaineering) 2) maximum altitude reached on the trek 3) evacuation of the
helicopter for the case of an emergency. You must understand that you are
ultimately responsible for all costs associated with the evacuation and return
procedures and that it is your responsibility to bear the costs of the
evacuation or medical treatment. You should be fully aware of the effects of
organizing your travel insurance and understand the limitations and exclusions
of your policy. Please note that under certain circumstances, our company
leader can initiate helicopter rescue (or other necessary means) in medical
emergencies without first asking your insurance company for approval.
Physical condition and experience requirements
Manaslu Trek is a challenging trek
suitable for passionate hikers who can walk at least 5-6 hours a day. On some
days, we may even have to walk 8 to 9 hours. Walking in higher altitudes is
more physically demanding than walking in lower elevations. However, if we are
in excellent health, average physical condition, positive attitude,
self-confidence, and strong determination, we can complete the walk. Exercising
and jogging regularly for a few months before the trip is a good idea as it
improves our strength and stability. Prior knowledge of hiking is preferred,
but technical expertise is not required. It is essential to check with your
doctor before booking this hike. Participants with existing diseases such as
heart, lung, and blood diseases should inform us before booking the walk.
Proposed
preparation
·Exercises
Cardiovascular exercises such as running, cycling, jogging, push-ups, and
pull-ups for approx. 4-5 days a week for three months before your trip are
beneficial.
·You should
also participate in developing core strength and muscle endurance during
strength training.
·Hiking on
the hills in different weather conditions is excellent preparation for this
trip.
·If
you have access, kayaking and swimming can be a handy way to develop the
strength and endurance required for this trip.
How difficult is the Manaslu Circuit Trek? Before starting
the trip, the question arises on everyone's mind. In terms of difficulty, this
hike is moderately strenuous. The trail passes through the spectacular Larke
Pass, which is located at 5,160 meters above sea level. Previous trekking
experience or hiking habits are beneficial for this trek. The physical
pre-workout helps the hiker; it has a lot to do with the Manaslu Trek Circuit
as it is one of the challenging treks in Nepal that takes you through the
remote area of the Mountain region.
Sorry to say but unfortunately, the answer is no; in the
restricted trekking areas of Nepal, at least two people are required to get a
permit. Therefore, according to state law, only group trekking is possible.
Hence, you need to have a friend to go for a walk with or join the other groups
to get permission to enter the area. Please write to us with your planned
travel date to receive more information about the hike and the fixed group
departure.
The answer is NO. You cannot hike as a lone hiker as per
Nepalese government rule. A registered trek guide must accompany you and a
government registered company must organize your tour while you are touring
these restricted areas. We have guides and porters if you are a low budget
hiker.
The Manaslu Trek starts in Soti Khola and ends in Besisahar.
You can travel to and from Kathmandu by local bus or private jeep.
It takes 8 to 9 hours by car from Kathmandu to Soti Khola.
On your return, it will take 6 to 7 hours from Besisahar to Kathmandu.
However, a private vehicle is a better alternative than the
big bus for persons who want more comfort. The bus ride also takes longer.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Reviews
Total Reviews: 1
2020-08-15
by Michael, Germany
17 days Manaslu Trek, Brilliant experience
We did 17
days Manaslu Circuit Trek, and it was the best trek ever. A special thanks to
the guys at Nepal Tour & Trekking Service P. Ltd for the success of our
trip in this beautiful part of Nepal. Even the journey was quite long and
challenging, our guide Sunil took care of the logistics and helped us get
through it smoothly. Without Sunil, we could never enjoy it so much because as
a local he opened many doors for us and explained all the secrets of this
beautiful place. It was like travelling with my own local friend. We rarely
find such friendly and helpful people who are focused not only on the business
but also on the customer experience. Thanks again for your excellent service.
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