Destination Mt Manaslu Trek Nepal

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 17 days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 5200 m

Group Size 2-16 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vehicle Bus/Car/Jeep/

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Highlights of Mt Manaslu Trek 17 Days

Mt Manaslu Trek is a well developed and loved trekking route of Nepal.
Mt Manaslu Trekking providing pure wilderness, pristine nature and culture with wonderful mountain views.
Mt Manaslu Trek is more challenging than Annapurna Circuit and Thorong La Pass (5416m) Trek.
Manaslu Trek without guide is impossible being a restricted area trek of Nepal.
The most popular trekking in Nepal, Mount Manaslu is the eighth-tallest peak in the world.
Make uphill hiking, walking, and stair climbing for preparation for Mt Manaslu Trek 17 days.
Spring from March to May and Autumn from September to December, the best seasons for 17 days Trekking Mt Manaslu.

Overview of Mt Manaslu Trek 17 Days

Mt Manaslu Trek 17 days-Manaslu Circuit Trek is an off the beaten path adventure with epic views, rich culture, and thrilling Larke Pass. A fascinating trek to Manaslu Base Camp from Kathmandu offers you an amazing adventure and cultural experience.

It is the finest adventure trekking to explore a complete Manaslu region. Manaslu Trek with Larke Pass is a nice alternative to Annapurna Circuit with Thorong La Pass. Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are best season for Manaslu Circuit Trek 17 days.

Mount Manaslu is a serene off-the-beaten-path trek, and you will walk 180km in 17 days. A good physical fitness and acclimatization days are required for Manaslu Circuit Trek. The MCAP, ACAP and a Restricted Area Permit are necessary to trek around Manaslu.

The beautiful mountains, landscapes and culture you will experience during 17 days Manaslu Circuit Trek. Walk for 6 to 7 hours a day, covering a distance of 12 km to 18 km. An exploration day hiking to Manaslu Base Camp and Pungen Gomba offers wonderful experience.

The Mt Manaslu Trek is best in terms of stunning mountain views, scenery and culture. It is an ideal trip for families with children to senior. The Manaslu Trek route begins from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by drive and then trek to Maccha Khola-Jagat-Deng-Namrung-Lho Gaun-Samagaun-Samdo-Dharamsala-Bhimtang Phedi-Tilije and Chamje-Kathmandu by drive via Besisahar.

Manaslu Trek is nice to see the untouched beauty of Manaslu. The high altitude Manaslu trek is remote and isolated, famous for its peaceful nature and environment. The landscapes is truly scenic and outstanding.

Mt Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world, and Mount Manaslu Trek is famous for its fascinating cultural and natural experience. The most booming trekking in Nepal, Mount Manaslu Trek is rich in cultural diversities with high mountains, lakes, glaciers and high pass. Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by bus(jeep) to trek in the shadows of Mount Manaslu. You will trek through sprawling Gurung villages enjoying outstanding mountain vistas and landscapes.

Thousands of people come to Nepal for Manaslu trekking and climbing. The diverse culture and nature of Manaslu region has won the hearts of many nature lovers. A good physical fitness level is helpful to enjoy Mt Manaslu Trek. A minimum of two hikers require to issue Manaslu Trek(restricted area-RAP entry) permit.

Mt Manaslu Trek 17 days Itinerary

Day 1:Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
Day 2:Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour
Day 3:Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m/2328 ft,140 kilometers, 8 hours)
Day 4:Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (900m/2952ft, Walking Distance: 14.2 Kilometers/8.8 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)
Day 5:Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/4395ft, Walking Distance: 22.2 Kilometers/13.8 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)
Day 6:Jagat to Deng (2095m/6871ft, Walking Distance: 20 Kilometers/12.4 Miles, Duration: 8-9 Hours)
Day 7:Deng to Namrung (2900m/9512ft, Walking Distance: 19.4 Kilometers/12 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)
Day 8:Namrung to Lho Gaun (3180m/10430ft, Walking Distance: 10.5 Kilometers/6.5 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)
Day 9:Lho Gaun to Samagaun (3500m/11480ft, Walking Distance: 8.1 Kilometers/5 Miles, Duration: 6-7 Hours)
Day 10:Acclimatization Day at Samagaun
Day 11:Samagaun to Samdo (3690m/12103ft, Walking Distance: 8.1 Kilometers/5.03 Miles, Duration: 3-4 Hours)
Day 12:Samdo to Dharamsala (4450m/14596ft, Walking Distance: 6.6 Kilometers/4.10 Miles, Duration: 4-5 Hours)
Day 13:Dharamsala to Bhimthang (3590m/11775ft) Via Larkya La Pass (5220m/17122ft, Walking Distance: 24.5 Kilometers/15.22 Miles, Duration: 8-9 Hours)
Day 14:Bhimthang to Tilije (2300m/7544ft, Walking Distance: 26 Kilometers/16.1 Miles, Duration: 8-9 Hours)
Day 15:Tilje to Chamje (1410m/4625ft, Walking Distance: 19.4 Kilometers/12 Miles, Duration: 6-7 Hours)
Day 16:Drive from Chamje to Kathmandu by jeep and bus(Distance 215 Kilometers/133 Miles, Duration 8-9 Hours)
Day 17:Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

Detail Itinerary of Mt Manaslu Trek 17 Days

Day 01: Arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu

Upon arrival at airport in Kathmandu, your guide will be expecting you at the airport and give you a comfortable ride to your hotel, where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing and possible to take in the local sights. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Tour

Breakfast and tour around UNESCO World Heritage sites-the ancient Durbar Royal Square, in the city itself, as well as the Hindu Pashupatinath Temple, the monkey temple known as Swoyambhunath, and the Buddha Nath, the Buddhist shrine that is among the world’s largest stupas. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m/2328 ft,140 kilometers, 8 hours)

Your guide will pick you up early in the morning for the long 8-hour drive from Kathmandu to Arughat, which is on good roads up to Dhading Bensi, but then moves onto rough dirt and gravel roads for the rest of the trip. Once you reach Arughat, it is another 90 minutes to get to Soti Khola. Stay overnight in Soti Khola.

Day 04: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900m/2952ft, Walking Distance: 14.2 Kilometers/8.8 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)

Your trek will begin today, taking you along a rough and undulating path that leads through the dense woodlands, following the Budhi Gandaki River upstream. Then you will descend to the sandy riverbank to continue following the river all the way to Machha Khola. Stay overnight in Machha Khola.

Day 05: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/4395ft, Walking Distance: 22.2 Kilometers/13.8 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)

The trek starts today with a crossing of the Machha River and passing through Khrolabesi, the trek takes you past one of the stunning hot springs of the region, at Tatopani, with its hot pools of water giving off clouds of steam. The trail continues through the woodlands, crossing the Dovan Khola River and on into the Budhi Gandaki Valley. From the valley, it is a steep climb up the valley along the riverbank to Jagat. Stay overnight in Jagat.

Day 06: Jagat to Deng (2095m/6871ft, Walking Distance: 20 Kilometers/12.4 Miles, Duration: 8-9 Hours)

Breakfast and trek for 6 to 7 hours to Deng.

Day 07: Deng to Namrung (2900m/9512ft, Walking Distance: 19.4 Kilometers/12 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)

Breakfast and trek for 5 to 6 hours to Namrung.

Day 08: Namrung to Lho Gaun (3180m/10430ft, Walking Distance: 10.5 Kilometers/6.5 Miles, Duration: 5-6 Hours)

Today the walk follows a trail that is lined with a long Mani stone wall near Lho Gaun, and then up the hillside to the ridge, and the Pungen Glacier. The glacier descends from the beautiful Peak 29, which can be seen clearly from the road around Lho Gaun, and you can get close-up views of the glacier from the lateral moraine, as well as great views of Mount Manaslu. Then it is Back to Lho Gaun for the night. Stay overnight in Lho Gaun.

Day 09: Lho Gaun to Samagaun (3500m/11480ft, Walking Distance: 8.1 Kilometers/5 Miles, Duration: 6-7 Hours)

In the morning, you will head back towards the glacier, and follow the lateral moraine towards one of the most beautiful villages in the area, Samagaun. The village is small, but spread out, with mostly stone-built houses and a small monastery/temple. Stay overnight in Samagaun.

Day 10: Acclimatization Day at Samagaun

Today is a rest and acclimatization day, or you can spend the day exploring the treks around the village of Samagaun, which include a half-day and full-day trek. The full-day trek takes you towards the Manaslu Base Camp, which lies at an altitude of 4,750 meters, and takes around 7-8 hours for the round trip. The half-day hike is a trek to either the glacier across the valley from Samagaun or to the Birendra Tal Lake. Stay overnight in Samagaun.

Day 11: Samagaun to Samdo (3690m/12103ft, Walking Distance: 8.1 Kilometers/5.03 Miles, Duration: 3-4 Hours)

After breakfast, you will trek across the surrounding meadows and then gradually descend to the valley below, facing towards Mount Manaslu as you head towards Samdo. This small settlement is a Tibetan refugee village, and is just a single day’s walk from the nearby Tibetan border. After lunch, you can explore the area of the village and surrounds. Stay overnight in Samdo.

Day 12: Samdo to Dharamsala (4450m/14596ft, Walking Distance: 6.6 Kilometers/4.10 Miles, Duration: 4-5 Hours)

From Samdo, the trail crosses several streams to get to the trading village of Larkya Bazaar, which has thrived due to its long-running trade with the Tibetan people from across the border. After leaving the village, it is a steady climb up the hill to the site at Dharamsala. Stay overnight in Dharamsala.

Day 13: Dharamsala to Bhimphedi (3590m/11775ft) Via Larkya La Pass (5220m/17122ft, Walking Distance: 24.5 Kilometers/15.22 Miles, Duration: 8-9 Hours)

Breakfast and trek for 7 to 8 hours to Bhimtang, crossing the Larkya La Pass at 5,220 meters.

Day 14: Bimthang to Tilje (2300m/7544ft, Walking Distance: 26 Kilometers/16.1 Miles, Duration: 8-9 Hours)

The day starts with a gentle climb up through the rice paddies of Bimthang and up to the Karcher La Pass, before descending through woodlands filled with fig trees and the vast rhododendron forest. After leaving the forests, the trail crosses some wide meadows to the small settlement of Tilje. Stay overnight in Tilje.

Day 15: Tilje to Chamje (1410m/4625ft, Walking Distance: 19.4 Kilometers/12 Miles, Duration: 6-7 Hours)

Breakfast and trek for 6 hours to Chamje.

Day 16: Drive from Chamje to Kathmandu by jeep and bus(Distance 215 Kilometers/133 Miles, Duration 8-9 Hours)

Today you will leave the Manaslu Mountains behind, and take the long drive back to Kathmandu. From Chamje, you will be collected in a jeep, which will take you to Besisahar, from where you will head to Kathmandu in a normal tour vehicle. Stay overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 17: Transfer to Kathmandu Airport

A few hours before your flight out of Nepal, our staff will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Tribhuvan Airport, saying goodbye to the guide that has taken care of you for the trip.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Transfer-Kathmandu to Soti Khola and Besisahar to Kathmandu by bus.
Dharapani to Besisahar by Sharing Jeep.
Standard-3 times meals-breakfast,lunch and dinners during the trek.
All best possible twin sharing teahouses(lodge) room accommodation during the trek
Government licensed holder English speaking guide and all his expenses.
A porter to carry luggage provided on guest request and his salary, food, accommodation, and insurance.
All necessary trek permits-Restricted(RAP), MCAP and ACAP entry permit.
All government taxes and official expenses.
Assistance in arranging rescue operation and medication in case of emergency such as altitude sickness (paid by travel insurance)

What's Excluded ?

Meals-lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
Nepal entry visa fee-USD 25 for 15 days and USD 45 for 30 days)
Personal travel and medical insurance.
International airfare.
Personal expenses like alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks such as soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cocoa, mineral water, extra food, cold and hot drinks.
All desserts and sweet things like chocolate, cake, pie, pudding.
Hot shower and battery charging at the tea houses.
Tips for guide, porter, and driver (tipping is expected)
Return earlier from the trek due to sickness or any problem, the money is non-refundable.
The expenses for hotel and food in Kathmandu, you have to pay yourself.
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Mt Manaslu Trek 17 Days

Mt Manaslu Trek Cost

Manaslu Trek package costs ranges from USD 1450 to USD 1850 and includes all transfers, accommodation, meals, permits, and even the hotel stay before and after the trek.

Internet, Wifi, Sim cards and staying Charged

If you’re looking to stay connected while trekking the Manaslu Circuit, the options are fairly limited.

WIFI: WIFI is available at some guesthouses in places such as Samagaun, Samdo and Lho. There is however normally a charge for using the internet, and with slow speeds, you may end up wishing you hadn’t bothered. If there’s nothing urgent, our advice would be to wait until you get back from the mountains. Costs anywhere from $4 to $6 to use WIFI at the guesthouses.

Sim Cards
4G sim cards and packages can be bought at the airport, or from numerous vendors in the Thamel area of Kathmandu. They’re great in the city but as soon as you leave the coverage is patchy. We recommend Nepal Telecom and Ncell for 3G/4G coverage. It’s safe to say that in the mountains, neither are really any good.

Electricity: You will have to pay anywhere from $3 at low elevation to $5 to charge your power banks, cameras, and phones. The key is to get a fat power bank. Pay to charge that then charge everything from your power bank. Your power bank lets you charge your phone and camera batteries. Most of the places you stay let you charge your gear for an extra cost.

Passport and Visa

You need to carry passport valid for at least 6 months. You will get on arrival visa at Kathmandu-TIA airport. The multiple entry-Nepal visa costs USD 40 for 15 days and USD 50 for 30 days.

Travel Insurance Required for 17 days Mt Manaslu Trek

Travel insurance is necessary for this trek. We will not sell travel insurance but happily recommends the insurance company. Please, make sure that your travel insurance policy will cover emergency helicopter rescue and evacuation and medical expenses in the hospital. Hence, purchase a higher tier of travel insurance which covers a high altitude sickness up to 6,000 meters.

Equipment for Mount Manaslu Trek

Please travel lighter and carry only a necessary trekking equipment. We recommends the below trekking gear list for EBC Helicopter Trek.

General
All season sleeping bag and down Jacket.
Duffle bag or rucksack.
A wind and waterproof thin layered jacket.
Daypack

Head
A warmer hat that covers the ears
Sunglasses
Neck-warmer
Sunscreen (35 to 60 SPF)
Headlamp and an extra set of batteries

Hands
A pair of warm gloves for walking poles(if you prefer)
Warmer shell gloves and liner

Upper Body
Long sleeve t-shirts
Thermal tops
wool jacket or pullover
Sports bras for women and girls
Water and windproof shell jacket

Lower Body
Thermal underwear (especially trousers)
windproof and waterproof trousers
warmer trousers
Comfortable trekking pants
Extra casual sport pants

Footwear
A pair of good waterproof trekking boots
Pair of sandals
4-5 pairs of woolen socks
Sock liners
Light shoes and sneakers
First Aid Kits and Medicines
Assorted adhesive bandages (fabric preferred)
Blister treatment cream or similar
Insect / anti-itch ointment
Ibuprofen or other pain-relief medication
Diamox (125mg to 250mg tablets for altitude sickness)
Warps, splints, and wound coverings butterfly bandage
Water purifying pills

Miscellaneous
4 passport size photos with original passport
Water bottle and filter
Flight Ticket(please make a copy and leave at our office in KTM because in case you want to change your flight date)
Bathroom kit such as toilet paper, plastic bags, hand wipes, towel, and soap, etc.)

Extra things
Comfortable trekking poles
Quality energy dry foods
Power bank and music players
Camera (memory card, chargers, and extra batteries)

Drinking Water

The Manaslu Circuit is physically demanding and drinking plenty of water is a must. Drinking lots of water helps you acclimatize. Please drink at least three liters of water while trekking each day. Use an effective sterilization method to make sure your water is safe to drink. Purification tablets (we always have a few strips of these as a backup) and the Steripen is a perfect means sterilization the drinking water. Bottled water and hot water is available to buy throughout the trek, the cost ranges from USD 3 to USD 5 per liters.

Money Matter

Everything is payable in the local currency, Nepalese Rupees (NPR). Also beware that ATM have max withdrawal amounts, and your bank may have a max daily withdrawal limit, so you may not be able to withdraw the total amount that you need all in one day. The amount of money you need to take on the Manaslu Circuit Trek will depend on whether you’re on an inclusive tour or not. If you are on an inclusive tour then you’ll only need money for any snacks or drinks over and above what’s included in your package. If you are paying as you go, then you’ll need to have enough cash to cover all costs: accommodation, food, drink, etc.

Length of Mt Manaslu Trek

The Manaslu Circuit Trek typically takes around 9 to 16 days to complete, depending on the itinerary and the pace of the trekkers. It includes acclimatization days and allows for a more enjoyable and safe trekking experience.

Permits for Mt Manaslu Trek

The special trekking (restricted area) permit are required to do Manaslu Circuit Trek. These permits are obtained through a registered trekking agency and you must be accompanied by a licensed guide.

Mt Manaslu Trek Difficulty

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is considered a moderately difficulty trek. It involves long and steep ascents and descents on high altitude and rugged terrains. Previous trekking experience and a good level of physical fitness are helpful.

Seasons(Time) for Manaslu Circuit Trek

The best time to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek is during spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These months offer stable weather, clear skies, and favorable trekking conditions. Remember , the better prepare, the more enjoyable your trek.

Accommodation on Mt Manaslu Trek

You will be accommodated in 3-star hotels in Kathmandu. You will be staying at lodges/ teahouses. There are tea houses available along the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. However, the infrastructure is less developed and basic compared to other popular trekking region in Nepal. It is recommended to carry some cash and be prepared for basic facilities. You may find comfortable and better quality teahouses at lower altitudes. It should be noted that at higher elevations the quality of accommodation may not be as good, with more basic rooms with the bare necessities.

Mt Manaslu Circuit Trek-Guide

The licensed guide is mandatory for Manaslu Circuit Trek. The guide ensures your safety, help to navigation. Also, provide cultural insights and supports the local economy too.

Meals on Mt Manaslu Trek

In Kathmandu, hotel includes breakfast, whereas all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be provided during the trek. A staple food in trekking are potatoes, oats, buckwheat, Sherpa stew and Tibetan bread. There is a limited choice of food at higher elevations and except many potato dishes. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates – an excellent source of energy needed at high altitudes.

Physical fitness

The trek is challenging where you have to walk 6-8 hours a day. You don’t need previous trek experience but if you have, it is always helpful. We meet people from all walks of life, shapes, and sizes who have completed the trek. The difficult part of the trek is high altitude sickness and the effect that seems on your body. Tt is good if you prepare yourself physically by increasing your stamina and oxygen intake.

Transportation

The private transports will be there for the airport to hotel pick and drop off. There will be the bus transport from Besisahar to Kathmandu to Soti Khola. From Dharapani to Besishahar, you will travel by sharing jeep.

Porter for Mt Manaslu Trek Nepal

On client’s request, we provide a porter for every two trekkers to carry luggage. The luggage is about 20 kg ( 10 kg for each trekkers). An experienced guide and porter will make the difference between success and failure of the trip. They save you from taking unnecessary risks in a poor weather conditions.