Destination Mount Manaslu Circuit Nepal

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 9 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 Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days

Trek 180 km in 9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek, covering a distance of 15 to 20 km for 6-8 hours every day.
The rapid(fast) pace Manaslu Trek 9 days for experience, fit and fine travelers.
9 days Manaslu Trek without acclimatization days on the trail.
The 9 days tour from Kathmandu to Soti Khola, Machha Khola and other destinations.
Enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Manaslu, 8th tallest peak in the world from Manaslu Base Camp.
9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek is an unforgettable adventure of diverse landscapes, nature and culture.
Manaslu Trek 9 days is more challenging requiring a high level of fitness.
Manaslu Short Trek is perfect trek to Manaslu Circuit if you have limited trekking time.

Overview of Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days

Experience authentic culture, and sunning landscapes from a breathtaking Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 days. Manaslu Trek is one of the finest trekking routes in Nepal with an incredible mix of natural beauty, rich culture, and high Larkya La Pass. The 9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek is the shortest itinerary through the main Manaslu trail without any side trips and a proper acclimatization day. You will trek 180 km in 9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek with daily walk for 6 to 8 hours, travel 15km to 20km a day.

Manaslu Circuit Trek follows an ancient salt trading route between Nepal and Tibet. The Manaslu short trek is physically challenging. Mount Manaslu Trek is known for its nature, culture and outstanding mountain views of Mt Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world.

Mount Manaslu Circuit Trek is a captivating journey from Soti Khola to Besishahar crossing Larkya La pass. The 9 days Manaslu circuit trek is designed for travelers with limited time. You should be in a good physical fitness level. The shortest trekking around Mt Manaslu is possible to complete in 9 days from Kathmandu if you are physically fit.

The 9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek begins from Soti Khola after a day bus drive from Kathmandu. You will then hike to Samagaun following up the Budhi Gandaki river. Once exploring Pungen Gomba, Birendra Lake and Manaslu Base Camp, you will proceed to cross Larkya La Pass.

The Manaslu Trek is mixed of nature, culture and a personal sense of achievement. The warm Nepalese hospitality from the people of Manaslu is amazing. The Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 days is the best trek to experience the beauty of Manaslu Conservation Area and simultaneously breath-taking vistas of Mount Manaslu.

Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Machhakhola (870m, 7-8 hours).
Day 02: Machhakhola to Jagat (1340m, 6-7 hours).
Day 03: Jagat to Deng (1860m, 5-6 hours).
Day 04: Deng to Namrung (2630m, 5-6 hours)
Day 05: Namrung to Samagaun(3,530m, 6-7 hours).
Day 06: Samagaon to Dharamsala (4,460m, 4-5 hours).
Day 07: Dharamsala to Bhimtang (3,720m, 8-9 hours) via Larkya La Pass (5,106m).
Day 08: Bhimtang to Dharapani (1,900m, 6-7 hours).
Day 09: Dharapani to Kathmandu(1300m, 8-9 hours).

Detail Itinerary of Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days

Day 01: Kathmandu to Machhakhola (870m, 7-8 hours).

Today we drive by local Bus from Kathmandu to Soti Khola driving through Dhading Beshi and Arughat. The road deteriorates and is quite rough and bumpy from Dhading to Arughat. This afternoon we follow a trail through the woods heading upriver along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River and then across the mountains from where we have frequent views down to the river far below. Tonight we will stay at a guesthouse at Machha Khola.

Day 02: Machhakhola to Jagat (1340m, 6-7 hours).

Today we cross the Machha Khola River and pass Khorla besi (920m) before arriving at Tatopani, famous for its therapeutic hot springs. The trail then passes through a forested area as we make our way to the Dovan Khola (river) and to the Budhi Gandaki Valley. As we head higher you will notice a change in the vegetation right up until we arrive at Jagat Village where we will stay at a guesthouse overnight.

Day 03: Jagat to Deng (1860m, 5-6 hours).

Today we trek through the valley to Sirdibas where there are fantastic views of Shringi Himal. We then cross the suspension bridge followed by a steep ascent to Philim, with waterfalls cascading down from the mountains into the valley. We next arrive at Ekle Bhatti and then Pewa Village as we follow a trail through the valley until we arrive at Deng Village where we will stay overnight.

Day 04: Deng to Namrung (2630m, 5-6 hours)

Today we initially have a steep climb and then have to head back down to the Budi Gandaki River. The trail heads through the valley and past several small settlements. As we get nearer to Namrung you will see Mani stones (stones with carved with Tibetan mantras) a reminder that we are venturing into territory occupied by Tibetan Buddhists. In the afternoon we will take a short and interesting detour to Prok village (2 hour round trip) and then follow the trail to Namrung for our overnight stay at a guesthouse.

Day 05: Namrung to Samagaon(3,530m, 6-7 hours).

We are stepping back in time today as we walk between the Mani stone walls of Lho Village, a place where there are few signs of modernity. From Lho we can see the snow capped peak of Ngadi Chuli (7871m aka Peak 29). Another short detour takes us up to the Pungen Glacier from where we have stunning close-up view of Mt. Manaslu. We will stay overnight at a guesthouse in Samagaun.

Day 06: Samagaon to Dharamsala (4,460m, 4-5 hours).

This morning we cross several rivers before coming to Larkya Bazaar, a village that survives as a trading post for traders heading down from Tibet. From here we climb up a steep trail until we come to Dharamsala where we will stay overnight in a guesthouse.

Day 07: Dharamsala to Bimtang (3,720m, 8-9 hours) via Larkya La Pass (5,106m).

We have a tough day ahead of us as we take the trail via Larkya La Pass (5106m/17,121 ft) to Bhimtang. We first have to climb to Cho Chanda and then up to the steep snow covered pass. The views of many surrounding peaks are truly exceptional from this high altitude vantage point. The Himalayan mountains of Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Koru (698m) and Annapurna II (7937m) are clearly observable from the pass. We then descend a steep trail and trek across moraines until we come to Bhimtang Village where we will stay at a guesthouse overnight.

Day 08: Bhimthang to Dharapani (1,900m, 6-7 hours).

Today we descend from high pasture land and then cross the Dudh Khola (river) on a suspension bridge. Along the trail we head through rhododendron (flowering in spring) and oak forests. After trekking for 6 to 7 hours we come to Dharapani in the Annapurna region. This is also a common gateway to the Annapurna circuit trek. If you are thinking of extending your trek, then we can head along the Annapurna trail. Tonight we stay at a guesthouse in Dharapani.

Day 09: Dharapani to Kathmandu(1300m, 8-9 hours).

This is our final day on the trail of our Manaslu Circuit trek. Across the river, we will take a local jeep to Besisahar and then a bus back to Kathmandu where you will be taken back to your hotels.

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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 - Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days

9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost

Manaslu Trek package costs ranges from USD 1500 to USD 1800 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 in 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 9 days 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 Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 days

Please travel lighter and carry only a necessary trekking equipment. We recommends the below trekking gear list for 9 days Manaslu Circuit 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).Take plenty of small denomination notes as change is not readily available on the trail, particularly at higher altitudes. 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 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 9 day Trekking Manaslu Circuit

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.

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 9 days Manaslu Circuit 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.

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 Manaslu Circuit 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 Manaslu Circuit Trek

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.