Manaslu Circuit Trek

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Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of the popular off-the-beaten-path trekking in Nepal. It is a wonderful combination of nature, culture, and adventure. Located in the historical Gorkha District, it is the closest off the beat trekking route that gives different experience from other treks like Langtang Valley Trek. This Nepal Trekking Route is named after Mt. ...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Best remote trek towards the 8th highest peak of the world
    • Least crowded trekking trails
    • Cultural villages of Gurung and Tibetan Buddhist community
    • Flora and fauna of Manaslu Conservation Area
    • Exploration of the Budhi Gandaki River Valley and its various richness
    • Incredible vistas of the snowcapped peaks: Himalchuli (7,893m), Ngadi Chuli (7,871m), Shiringi (7,187m), Langpo (6,668m) and Saula (6,235m)
    • Experience of crossing Larkya La Pass (5,213m)
    • Side trips to Manaslu Base Camp via Birendra Lake and Pungyen Gompa

What's this trip about?

    Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of the popular off-the-beaten-path trekking in Nepal. It is a wonderful combination of nature, culture, and adventure. Located in the historical Gorkha District, it is the closest off the beat trekking route that gives different experience from other treks like Langtang Valley Trek. This Nepal Trekking Route is named after Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the 8th highest peak in the world. Mount Manaslu is also called a Killer Mountain as it is one of the hardest 8,000ers to climb.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityKathmandu
End CityKathmandu

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Nepal

Attractions

  • Durbar Square
  • Kathmandu

Activities

  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • Airport pick-up and drop off service .
    • Trekking Guide and Trekking porter (Two participant=1 porter =Maximum 25 kg of luggage )
    • Sleeping bags, down jackets, duffel bags and trekking sticks if required,
    • Trekking permit of National park,
    • Restricted area trekking permit
    • TIMS(Trekking Information Management System )
    • Insurance and equipment for the trekking staffs
    • First aid kit
    • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu with cultural program in typical Traditional nepali resturant

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Itinerary

Day 01: Welcome to Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft)

On the arrival time, the representative of Nepal Trekking Routes welcomes you at the Kathmandu Airport and escorts you up to the hotel.

After taking rest, you can collect some trekking gears required for Manaslu Circuit trek around Thamel, the tourist junction....

Day 02: Sightseeing Tour around Kathmandu Valley and Trek Preparation

After having breakfast, the tour guide of the company takes you around Kathmandu Valley for showing you the sites worthy of visiting. There are seven out of ten cultural, natural and religious sites recognized by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley...

Day 03: Drive to Soti Khola (815m/2,674ft)-8 Hrs

Today, you head towards the gateway to Manaslu Circuit trekking region by roadway transportation. After having  breakfast, you travel in a private jeep along the Prithvi Highway up to Dumre Bazaar, a town below the Queen of Hills, Bandipur. En route, you enjoy the sta...

Day 04: Trek to Machha Khola (930m/3,051ft)-6 Hrs

After having breakfast, you begin the epic trek around Manaslu region through the rugged trail until you get to Machha Khola. You will walk past some gurgling rivers, natural springs and the paddy fields in the course of trip. Similarly, you go across a few suspension...

Day 05: Trek to Jagat (1,340m/4,396ft)-7 Hrs

Today’s trekking track continues along a few pastoral Gurung Villages of Manaslu trekking region. You also go across a few suspension and wooden bridges over the mountain rivulets like the Tharo Khola and the Yura Khola. After following a stone stair, you reach Khorla...

Day 06: Trek to Deng (1,804m/5,919ft) -7 Hrs

Walking past some lush subtropical forests, pastoral villages and cultivated fields, you reach Deng for the night stay. The villages you have to  go across are Salleri and Sirdibas before you cross the suspension bridge over the Ghatte Khola. Then, you walk past Phili...

Day 07: Trek to Namrung (2,660m/8,727ft)-6 Hrs

It is quite interesting trekking today as you go past some dense forests, alpine vegetation and a few villages having rich culture and tradition. While continuing along the trail, you enjoy the enchanting vistas of the major peaks of Manalsu region. You can reach Namr...

Day 08: Trek to Lho (3,180m/10,433ft)-4 Hrs

Moving ahead towards Lho village, you can enjoy the typical lifestyle and Tibetan Buddhist influence in the Nubri Valley. Nubri Valley and Tsum Valley are the two major valleys in Manaslu region. Nubri Valley is occupied by the Gurung ethnic communities and the majori...

Day 09: Trek to Samagaun (3,530m/11,581ft)-4 Hrs

Lho village serves you with a beautiful sunrise view of Mt. Siringi, Mt. Ganesh and Mt. Himalchuli. Therefore, don’t forget to take a short visit to Ribung Gompa before leaving Lho Village. Then, you follow the trail that leads you through Lihi which is a beautiful vi...

Day 10: Acclimatization Day

Samagaun is the best place to have an acclimatization day as there are a few interesting sites to visit to make your trekking more memorable. You can take side trip to Pungyen Gompa (also called Sama Gompa), which takes about two hours’ walking distance from here. Fro...

Day 11: Trek to Samdo (3,690m/12,106ft)-4 Hrs

After having breakfast, you follow the trail that ascends towards the Budhi Gandaki River banks and then, a few suspension bridges and mani walls. You walk past some villages reflecting Buddhism in the Himalayas taking you very close to Nepal-Tibet border. This is the...

Day 12: Trek to Dharmasala (4,470m/14,665ft)-4 Hrs

You continue the journey today after taking breakfast. On the way, you will walk past a seasonal Tibetan market of the region, also known as Larke Bazaar. Then, you ascend to the Budhi Gandaki River relishing the stunning view of Larkya Glacier. Again, crossing the Sa...

Day 13: Trek to Bimtang (3,750m/12,303ft) via Larkya La Pass (5,160m/16,929ft)-10 Hrs

You are going to cross the most challenging but memorable high Himalayan pass of Manaslu region trekking. After having breakfast, you move ahead by keeping your determination quite higher. On the way, you enjoy the captivating sight of snowcapped peaks, glacial lakes,...

Day 14: Trek to Tilche (1,700m/5,577ft)-5 Hrs

After having breakfast at Bimtang, you begin your trekking today by walking along a ridge having a wonderful mountain view. You come to witness majestic view of snow-clad peaks of Manaslu, Lamjung, Himlung and Cheo until you cross the Dudh Khola River. Then the trail ...

Day 15: Trek to Dharapani (1,860m/6,102ft) and Drive to Beshisahar (760m/2,493ft)-9 Hrs

Today is the last day of trekking in Manaslu Circuit, so, you begin the voyage after breakfast. The trekking route that goes past Thonje village walking along the stone-paved staircase to reach Dharapani. You meet Annapurna Circuit Trekking trail from Dharapani walkin...

Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu-6 Hrs

After having breakfast at the hotel, you begin the retreat travel to Kathmandu driving along the same route you used two weeks earlier. By using a private jeep, you set off to the Capital City of Kathmandu enjoying the stunning view of the surrounding landscapes and t...

Day 17: Final Departure

Today, you have come to the end of Manaslu Circuit trek 17 days’ itinerary. So, the crewmember of the company accompanies you up to the Kathmandu Airport according to your flight schedule.

 

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Price per day$76
Last Updated: 11/24/2023

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We are local trekking/Tour Operator Company base in Kathmandu with Extensive knowledge of Nepal Tourism. We are fully concern with sustainable tourism development. We have more then 10 years Experience as trekking guide and trekking operator. 

"Nepal Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. (in short NTR) is registered as a trekking company under the Department of Tourism and the Company Registrar’s Office in 2015 AD, Nepal. Being a licensed trekking agency, NTR is allowed to operate trekking and tourism activities in any part of Nepal.

The idea of running a trekking Company came to My mind after I  had spent nearly a decade in the tourism industry of Nepal. I concluded if I started my own company, it would be possible to provide the quality services to the clients in a better and different way. I was working as a porter, guide, team leader, and trip planner influenced to materialize my experience of conducting trekking in the Himalayas. Me my self has served to the clients from North America, Europe, South East Asia, Pacific Region, Africa, and South America respectively. For me, it was necessary to run a local tour operator agency under mine own leadership to implement my mission, vision, and expertise all on my own. Thus, I was appointed a team of highly experienced trekking guides and other tourism enthusiast as workforce of NTR.

Amongst around 3,500 of tour and trekking operators in Nepal, NTR stands in the list of top tourism agencies due to its unique principle and functionality. It believes in show casing Nepal in a much more intimate and personalized way. Next, it is guided by the principle of offering personalized services at competitive prices. NTR does not compromise on the level and quality of services it offers regardless region, nationality, gender, religion, and occupation. All clients are equally valuable and are the brand ambassadors of the company, which is dedicated to prioritizing its clients’ safety and comfort first.

Officially, NTR is associated with Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP), Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal (VITOF-Nepal), and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) as an active member. Most importantly, it is always a step ahead in implementing its core values of Responsible Tourism in Nepal.

Motto

Quench your tour and trekking thirst with us!

“Your safety is our first and foremost priority” is our working principle.

Plenty of time is allocated for acclimatization in each itinerary so as to avoid acute mountain sickness (AMS).

The support team members always follow the safest route although it may sometimes be longer still.

Accommodation and food in a hygienic lodge or teahouse during the trip.

Our trekking guides have knowledge about using the first aid kits for minor injuries and porters transport your luggage as safe as it is possible. However, in case of harsh conditions, emergency evacuation and rescue services will be provided.

Our Mission

Mission

NTR aims at catering our valuable customers with the fair quality services they desire and require to make their tour and trekking in Nepal a whole lot of lifelong memory and lifetime experience.

Vision

NTR envisions maintaining a friendly atmosphere while facilitating national and international tourists and trekkers by the means of our nearly a decade-long expertise and experience in the Nepalese tourism industry.

Why Nepal Trekking Routes?

Over a decade-long experience and expertise in the Nepalese tourism industry.

Led by an educated personality; both academically and professionally.

“Down-to-earth” management as the CEO himself has continuously served in this sector right from ground level, i.e. a porter and gradually promoted as a trekking guide, team leader, and trip planner.

Your security, comfort, desire, and satisfaction outweigh the financial aspect.

Flawless ground-handling skills.

Belief in “Guests are God!” principle.

Highly skillful and professional crew members dedicated to providing you services and information of natural and cultural landmarks of particular trekking regions of Nepal.

Prompt and effective decisions in hard, unfavorable circumstances.

Rescue and quick evacuation services at unsurpassable conditions, be they related to your health or harsh natural conditions.

Trustworthy and reliable ‘services with smile and care’ as you’re our responsibility until you complete your trip successfully.

Last minute booking services.

Thorough counseling and queries’ addressing before booking any trip.

Easy payment method: IME, Wire Transfer, banking transfer, or any other legal medium.

Liberty of customizing the trip even in the middle but in a mutual understanding.

Our Ethical Guidelines

All the NTR staff members respect the Mother Nature, so are guided by Responsible Tourism for environmental balance and conservation.

We are fully guided by Tourism Act, 2035 (1978AD), Tourism Policy, 2065 (2008AD), and other related laws and by-laws of the Nepal Government.

Our support team members enjoy all the rights and standards guaranteed by the ILO and other parameters set by Workers’ and Employers’ Organizations, which are active nationally and internationally.

We are always committed to practice and promote ethical tourism while caring for our fragile, close relationship with nature across the nation.

Our guiding principles: “Guests are God!” and “Your security, joy, comfort, and desire are our top priority.”

We use local products and services to contribute for bringing changes in development and livelihood of the local people by working together with local communities.

We don’t and don’t let our clients use the things and do the activities that cause short-term and long-term impacts in the biodiversity across the country.

We respect and advise our clients to respect the culture, tradition, beliefs, and lifestyle of the local people.

We don’t and suggest our clients not to do any activity that hurts the emotion of local people.

Planning unique custom trips, Travel to off-the-beaten-path attractions, Organizing adventure travel

Nepal Trekking Routes is one of the leading trekking company base in Kathmandu Nepal. We would love to organize Nepal Trekking, Peak climbing in Nepal

Unique and authentic travel package, customize tour package as per traveler interest, Use local human resource for development of local economy

We will design tour itinerary as per traveler interest. So we follow travel guidelines and implement their interest in the program

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Traveler travel insurance and international flight fare
    • Bar bill, Drinks, beverages, hot shower,
    • Tips
    • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (without itinerary)
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Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner & accommodation during the trekking

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

Manaslu Region is a restricted area for trekking in Nepal. Hence, you cannot do this trek as a solo trekker but needs at least two in your group. Your group must have a government licensed trekking guide.

There are several versions of Manaslu Circuit Trek package available. Nepal Trekking packages are made according to your budget, vacation, choice and route you want to follow.

Short Manaslu Circuit Trek is design for those having less than 2 weeks’ vacation in Nepal. Although short, the rewards are not different from that of longer itinerary.

Short Manaslu Round Trek is more suitable for the experienced trekkers who have already done high-altitude trekking in Nepal.

Either the spring or the autumn is the best time for Manaslu Circuit Trek. The spring and autumn are peak seasons of Nepal trekking.

Manaslu Circuit with Tsum Valley Trekking gives a different experience from doing Manaslu Circuit Trek alone. Generally, trekkers combine Tsum Valley with Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Manaslu Circuit Trek takes you from Arughat at an altitude of 6,00m all the way up to Larkya La Pass (5,167m). Traversing along the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP), you might occasionally have glimpses of diverse flora and fauna.

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