Trip Highlights
Manaslu trekking offers a unique adventure, and our Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary adds a special twist to the experience. By avoiding the usual routes and taking the higher highway to Salyankot, we have created a package that allows trekkers to enjoy a truly unique journey. However, we can customize the itinerary and services upon request. Considering the budget options, we have curated this Manaslu Trekking Guide Service. Instead of offering an all inclusive package, we offer guide-only service in this program. If you are looking for an all-inclusive program, please visit Manaslu Circuit Trek.
The Larkya La pass offers breathtaking mountain views, while the monasteries and historical sites add a spiritual and cultural dimension to the trek. Our itinerary includes new historical places and inspiring stories, making it a natural, cultural, and historical trekking package. Scroll below to learn more about the places and mountains on this extraordinary journey.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek requires careful planning due to its level of difficulty. To ensure a successful trek, it is essential to obtain permits, select the appropriate time of year, develop a detailed itinerary, consider hiring a local guide and porter, engage in physical training, acquire the necessary gear and equipment, create a comprehensive packing list, learn how to prevent altitude sickness, purchase travel insurance, ensure access to safe food and water, make arrangements for communication and emergency equipment, budget for expenses, and demonstrate responsibility. Safety and acclimatization are crucial for this challenging, high-altitude journey through the Himalayas.
This journey offers a remarkable display of colors and fragrances during the spring months of March to May. The weather remains consistent, with pleasant daytime temperatures. The blooming rhododendron woodlands create a stunning backdrop for your stroll. Typically, the clear skies allow for unobstructed views of the majestic peaks.
Autumn, spanning from September to November, presents another exceptional season.
This time follows the monsoon period and features dry, stable weather. The rains have rendered the pathways lush and vibrant, enhancing the beauty of the environment. The skies are consistently clear, providing breathtaking views of the mountains. The cool yet mild temperatures create ideal conditions for trekking.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is not advisable during the monsoon or summer months of June, July, and August. Additionally, the winter chill from December to February can be intolerable for the average hiker.
Your meals and accommodations will be primarily provided by Teahouses or guesthouses along the Manaslu Circuit Trek. These lodgings offer a variety of options, ranging from basic rooms with shared facilities to more comfortable rooms with private bathrooms in certain areas. While the rooms may not be luxurious, they often come equipped with double beds, blankets, and heating stoves. Teahouses along the Manaslu trail offer a diverse menu, including both international dishes and traditional Nepali cuisine such as Dal Bhat. In addition, you can find familiar foods like spaghetti, noodles, and pizza. Opting for vegetarian meals can help reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. Bringing along snacks and energy bars for quick refueling on the go is also advisable. Don't forget to seek advice from your guide for better and more hygienic dining options.
The trek typically commences at Maccha Khola. The adventure starts in Kathmandu, where a public vehicle (shared Jeep) will transport you to Maccha Khola, taking approximately 9 to 10 hours, depending on the route and road conditions. Alternatively, you may opt for a private vehicle (4 hours), which is faster but not included in this package, thus incurring an additional cost. Our journey officially begins upon arrival at Machha Khola. From there, we will proceed on foot along the Manaslu Circuit Trek trail. As you traverse towards Lho, Samagaon, and other notable stops on the journey, you will pass through various villages, terraced fields, forests, and eventually higher altitudes.
Our expedition will conclude in Jomsom, where you can fly back to Pokhara or take a Jeep ride that will take 8 to 9 hours, depending on the road conditions.
The Nepali gove rules Manasalu Region, specifically between Jagat and Dharapani, we need two travelers from entering the area, requiring them to obtain entrance permits if they wish to visit. Furthermore, the government mandates that groups of hikers must always be accompanied by a local guide, with at least two hikers in each group. To facilitate conservation efforts and grant access to the restricted region, three different types of permits are necessary. Additionally, a TIMS permission may not required for this journey, which must be arranged through an authorized organization. It is important to note that freelance guides are not able to secure the appropriate permissions for the Manaslu Circuit.
Before entering the Manaslu region, you must first get a Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) Permit. In order to enter the Manaslu Conversation Area from Philim, you must have this permit.
Cost: Nrs 3000 per person. There are no restrictions or pricing changes based on the number of days spent inside MCAP.
2. Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP Permit)
An ACAP Permit is required to enter Nepal's Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) for trekkers and tourists. From Dharapani until the time you exit ACAP in Beshi Sahar, this permit is necessary.
Cost: Nrs 3000 per person. There are no restrictions or pricing changes based on the number of days spent inside ACAP.
3. Special Restricted Area Permit for Manaslu (RAP)
The Nepalese government has granted the Restricted Area Permit (RAP) for Manaslu, a legal document that enables trekkers to enter and trek through particular restricted regions, including the Manaslu region. From Jagat to Sama Gaun, this Manaslu trek permit is necessary. You also need this permission to enter Tsum Valley.
Cost: USD 100 per person for the first seven days (September to November), plus an additional USD 15 per person per day starting on the eighth day. Whereas USD 75 per person for the first seven days (December to August) and an additional USD 10 per person per day commencing on the eighth day.
Passport-size photos -2p (For ACAP and MCAP permits)
One scanned photograph (to be uploaded for RAP's online form)
Photocopy of your passport (with at least six months validity)
Travel insurance papers (includes helicopter evacuation of up to 6000m)
Nepal tourist visa and original passport (required for Department of Immigration, Nepal)
Day 01: Kathmandu to Maccha Khola (900m): 10-11 hrs.
Day 02: Maccha Khola to Jagat (1,410m): 6 – 7 hrs
Day 03: Jagat to Deng (1,804m): 6 – 7 hrs
Day 04: Deng to Namrung (2,630m): 6 – 7 hrs
Day 05: Namrung to Lho (3,180m): 4 hrs
Day 06: Lho to Samagaon (3,530m): 4 hrs
Day 07: Hike to Pungyen Gompa: 6 – 7 hours exploration
Day 08: Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m): 4 – 5 hours
Day 09: Samdo to Dharamsala [4460m): 4 – 5 hours
Day 10: Dharamsala to Larkya la Pass (5160m) to Bimthang (3720m): 8 – 9 hours
Day 11: Bimthang to Tilije (2300m): 5 – 6 hours
Day 12: Tilije – Tal (1700m): 5 – 6 hours
Day 13: Tal – Besisahar- Kathmandu 8-9 hours driving.
Woolen shirts and thick sweaters.
Jackets (Fiber or down).
Waterproof jacket with hood or poncho.
Tracksuit, Track shoes and Trousers.
Thermal Underwear and Thermal coat.
2pair of loose fitting long shorts/ skirts.
Pair of Gloves and sandals.
Woolen hat and Long sleeved shirt.
Light weight walking boots.
2 pairs of thin socks and 2 pair of woolen socks.
Snow glasses and sunglasses.
Trekking Sticks and Duffle bag or kit bag to carry to gear while trekking.
some (small/large) plastic bags to separate clean clothes from dirty ones and some smaller plastic bags to dispose garbage.
Daypack bag to carry your personal requirements.
Water Bottle, water purifying tablets.
Towels, Umbrella (optional).
Head lamp, Binocular, Camera, trekking map and compass, reading materials, pencil, rubber, pen, notebook and moisturiser for lip, face body
