Visa on Arrival in Nepal
You can obtain the visa on arrival. The visa fee for Nepal varies depending on the length of your stay. For a 15-day multiple-entry visa, the fee is USD 30. For a 30-day multiple-entry visa, the fee is USD 50. For a 90-day multiple-entry visa, the fee is USD 125. Citizens of these countries don’t get visas on arrival: Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Cameroon, Somalia, Liberia, Ethiopia, Iraq, Palestine, Afghanistan, Syria, and Refugees with travel documents. It is recommended to check with the Nepalese embassy or consulate in your home country before traveling to Nepal to confirm the current visa requirements and fees.
Transport from Airport to hotel
Upon your arrival, our representative will be waiting for you outside the arrival terminal. Please keep an eye out for a name card displaying your name. We ensure a smooth pick-up process to start your journey with us on the right note.
Booking Manaslu Trek in advance
Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak seasons, to secure flights, accommodation, and guides.
Guide For Manaslu Circuit Trek
The guide is mandatory for the Manaslu Circuit trek. You can’t do it without the guide. Our guides are proficient in English and are well-trained to provide comprehensive explanations about the local culture, traditions, and the areas you’ll be exploring. Not only can they offer insights and stories to enhance your experience, but they also act as a bridge between you and any locals you might meet along the trail who don’t speak English.
With our guides by your side, you can be assured of a seamless, enriching, and interactive journey. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is our top-selling trek, and as a result, our guides visit the area multiple times a year. This frequent exposure ensures they know the region inside out.
Permits/Documents for Manaslu Circuit Trek
We will issue the permit on your behalf. You don’t have to do anything. We need your original passport for the permit. We also need a scanned copy of your passport which you can submit on your booking. It helps to arrange all the necessary documents for your permit before your Arrival
You need a Manaslu Restricted Area, Annapurna Conversation Area Permit(ACAP), and Manaslu Conversation Area Permit(MCAP). You will be walking in the Annapurna Conservation area at the end of the trek. Thus, you need an ACAP Permit.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost
On this trek, it is mandatory to take a guide and the permit is more expensive. So you should calculate it will cost around USD 986 per person on a twin-sharing basis. If you add in a porter and private jeep transport it can cost up to around USD 1300 per person.
Your guide, all the required transport, permits, and Three meals a day are included in the cost. Drinks and snacks are not included in the cost. Porter and private transport cost an additional amount. You can select porter and private transport if necessary during the checkout process.
Money recommend to carry on the trek
We advise you to carry an additional 15 to 20 USD per day for your trek. Please note that cards and foreign currency are not accepted in the trial. It’s essential to have Nepali Currency (Rupee) with you for all transactions during your trek. A hot shower will cost between 3 to 5 USD, and charging a device will also be in the range of 3 to 5 USD.
Manaslu Circuit Trek from Kathmandu
Manaslu is about 123 km aerial distance from Kathmandu to the Northwest. The starting point of the trek is around 126 km from Kathmandu. There is no airport in Manaslu so the only option is to travel by road. The choice then is a local bus taking around 8 hours or a private jeep which will take around 6 hours including breaks.
The best time to trek in Manaslu
Like many other treks Manaslu is best between mid-September and mid-December, and between the end of March and Where is Manaslu? to the end of May. Some trekkers do undertake this trek in the monsoon between June and September but very few would choose the winter.
About Manaslu Circuit Trek
Manaslu is located Northwest of Kathmandu. It is bordered by Annapurna to the west and Langtang Ganesh Himal to the east.
Temperatures on the Manaslu Circuit Trek
At the start of the trek, the climate is subtropical. Overall you can expect somewhere between 10 to 25 Celsius throughout the year. However, in the upper parts of the trek, the temperature will fall to -20 or below in the winter.
Booking Process and Cancellation
You can select the date from our fixed departure date and click on Book Now. Our system will guide you through the rest. If you decide to do a private trip. You can select a private trip during the checkout.
Accommodation and Food
Food available in Manaslu Circuit Trek
There is a variety of Western and Nepali food available on the trek. Meals are both vegetarian and vegan-friendly. You can see more about the food availability in Manaslu Circuit Trek here.
Accommodation available on the Manaslu Circuit Trek
Accommodation are basic in Manaslu Circuit Trek. There are twin beds in the room with a mattress. You have to carry your sleeping bag. Toilets are shared. Heating is available only in the Dining Room. There is limited accommodation in Dharmasala before Larke Pass. You might have to share the room with others on this day. Our Package doesn’t include Hotels in Kathmandu
Single room in Manaslu Trek
You can add “Private Room” during the checkout for the single room. Please, note we can’t guarantee a single room in Dharmasala before Larke passes as space is limited there.
Hotels in Kathmandu before and after the Manaslu Trek
You can book Luxury Hotels-Marriot Kathmandu, Dwarika Hotel, Aloft Hotel, Shankar Hotel to Budget Hotels in Kathmandu according to your budget. We can also book your hotel on your request.
Hot shower in the trek
It is possible to do a Shower in the trek. Hot showers cost roughly (USD 3 to USD 5)
Laundry in the trek
Laundry service is not available in the trek. You can wash your clothes with your hands if you want to.
Luggage and Storage
We recommend you pack light. The ideal backpack weight is 8 to 9 kg (17 to 22 lbs). The weight limit of the porter is 20 kg /44 lbs. We provide a Duffle bag if you hire a porter.
Storage facility at our office
We provide free storage at our office. Most of the hotels in Kathmandu also provide free storage. We recommend you check with your hotel. We can transfer your luggage to Pokhara without additional cost.
Payments and Extra Costs
The remaining payment of Manaslu Circuit Trek
We accept all major currencies. If you want to pay by card it is a 4% extra bank fee. We recommend carrying USD 10 to USD 15 a day. Credit cards and other currencies are not accepted in the trek. We recommend you carry local currency.
The extra costs for Manaslu Circuit Trek
Your Guide, accommodation, food, and transport are included in the price. Drinks are not included in the price. Hot shower costs extra in teahouses (USD 3 to USD 5).It costs extra to charge your phone, camera battery (USD 2 to USD 4 per charge) Wifi costs extra as well (USD 3 to USD 5).
Trek, Safety, and Altitude
High Altitude Sickness in Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trek starts at an altitude of 800 m (2,624 ft) and you’ll approximately gain an elevation of 400 m (1,312 ft) each day. By Day 6, you will have ascended to 3,000 m (9,842 ft), providing ample time for your body to acclimatize. Furthermore, there are two designated acclimatization days, one in Samagaun and another in Samdo, to ensure your body adjusts comfortably to the high-altitude environment.
Manaslu Circuit Safe to trek alone
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is generally safe. However, we advise against attempting it during the monsoon season due to its susceptibility to landslides. Outside of this period, the trek is considered safe for travelers.
The case of an emergency during Manaslu Circuit Trek
Our guides are rigorously trained to assess and handle emergencies with the utmost precision and care. They are equipped to provide basic immediate attention as the situation demands. In the circumstances, we coordinate swiftly with helicopter services and your insurance provider for an emergency rescue. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities, and we ensure that we are prepared for any unforeseen situations that may arise during the trek.
Manaslu Trek Difficulty
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is challenging mainly due to the Larkya La Pass which has to be crossed, being over 5,200 m /17,060. Descending from the top of the pass is hiking over loose rocks on a steep trail. What’s more, compared to tea houses on other mainstream treks, the accommodation and food are basic on this trek. Making it more of a rugged experience.
The length of Manaslu Circuit Trek
The best way to do this trek is to take 13 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. It can be done in 10 or 12 days but that would be rushing the trek, and perhaps missing out on some of the experience. Not to mention it will be harder and more tiring on the body. If you have time, consider a side trip to the wonderful, recently opened, Tsum Valley. This will increase the duration of the trek to 20 to 22 days.
