Trip Details
Destination: Nepal
Trip Difficulty: Moderate
Trip Style: Trekking
Transport: Public Vehicle
Food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse or Lodge
Group Size: 2-16
Max Elevation: Larkya La Pass (5106 m)
Highlights
- Exploring the diverse ethnic communities of the Manaslu.
- An opportunity to view the 8th highest peak in the world, Mount Manaslu and many other mountain ranges such as Ganesh Himal, Mount Himalchuli, Mount Annapurna and Larkay Peak & Himlung himal.
- Crossing the Larkya La pass, the highest point of Manaslu Circuit Trek.
- Following the trails of Budhi Gandaki River, one of the deepest rivers of Nepal.
- Wild and remote trek where you will find less number of trekkers along the route.
- The Manaslu Conservation Area.& Annapurna Conservation Area
- Spectacular views of the Mount Manaslu glacier and Birendra lake ( ice lake).
Description
Short Manaslu Circuit Trek 10 days is becoming more popular like Annapurna and Everest trekking these days. This trek will take you to the high landscapes and beautiful mountain ranges of the Himalayan region. The breathtaking views of Mount Annapurna and Dhaulagiri will amaze you as you trek to the Manaslu Circuit.
It is a challenging trek where you will get a chance to explore the biodiversity and rich global heritage of the Manaslu region. Larkya La Pass is the highest point of the Manaslu Circuit trek which is at the altitude of 5160 meters. It is one of the most dramatic passes crossing the mountains.
The Manaslu is a restricted trekking area. You will need special trekking permits to trek the Manaslu Circuit such as Manaslu Restricted Permit, MCAP, and ACAP. It is necessary to take the permission of the trek before organizing the trek. Mount Mania can arrange such trekking permits if you want
What to Expect
Cost Includes
- Airport Pickup and Drop
- Teahouse accommodation during the trek
- Three meals a day (9 Breakfast, 10 Lunch, and 9 Dinner) during the trek
- Local Bus Ticket (Kathmandu to Soti Khola)
- Local Bus Ticket (Dharapani to Kathmandu)
- English Speaking Trekking Guide with Insurance, Transportation, Food and Accommodation
- All Trekking Permits (ACAP, MCAP and Manaslu Special Permit)
- Use of sleeping bag & Duffel bag (if you don’t have your own, To be return after trip completed)
- Daily seasonal fresh fruits after dinner
- A first aid kit carried by the guide (Oximeter to measure your oxygen and pulse in high altitude)
- All Government and Local taxes
Cost Excludes
- International Flight Ticket and Nepalese Visa Fee
- Hotel & Meals in Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the trek (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
- Personal expenses (WiFi, Phone calls, Laundry, Bar bills, Battery Recharge, Water, Shower, and Tea / Coffee)
- Other costs not mentioned in 'Cost Includes' section
- Travel and Rescue Insurance
- Tips for Guides, Porters, and Drivers
Useful Information
Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficulty
The total length of the Manaslu Circuit trek is around 177 kilometers. You will be trekking for 10 days covering a distance of 15-20 kilometers every day.
Another factor that determines the difficulty of this trek is the uphills and downhills you will encounter along the way. Many times as you trek along the Budhi Gandaki river, the trek can be harrowingly steep. The trek up to Larkya La Pass is also quite challenging.
Guide on Manalsu Circuit Trek Difficulty
Manaslu Circuit Trek takes you to the highest altitude of 5,213 meters in Larkya La Pass. The altitude is high enough to incite altitude sickness. The trails also can get quite breezy making the trails quite cold.
Taking all of these things into consideration, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is a strenuous trek. As a result, you will have to be quite fit in order to complete this trek. 2-3 months of physical preparation will be necessary for you to complete this trek.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Best Time
Autumn (September, October, and November) is the most popular time for the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Autumn offers the most beautiful views of Manaslu as well as other mountains in the Annapurna Range.
Spring (March, April, and May) is the second most popular time for the Manaslu Circuit Trek. The rhododendron forests of the Manaslu Conservation Area light up beautifully in this season. The low rainfall in this season is another reason for the popularity of the spring season.
As you will trek to an altitude of more than 5000 meters in the Manaslu Circuit Trek, the trek can be quite cold in the winters (December, January, and February) with temperatures going as low as -20 degrees C. In the summer season (June, July, and August), the trails can be quite wet with the monsoon. So you will have to pack and prepare extremely well to trek in these two seasons.
