Destination Manaslu Circuit Trek Nepal

Trip Difficulty Difficult Trip

Duration 13 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 Trekking 13 Days

No age limit for Manaslu Circuit Trekking 13 days trip.
Noodles, rice, pasta, potato dishes with vegetables and egg are available in lunch and dinner.
Egg, pancake, bread, porridge, muesli, and toasts with peanut butter and honey are available in breakfast.
Basic teahouse accommodation are available in 13 day trekking around Manaslu.
Hot shower, electricity, WiFi and telephone mostly available in each teahouse lodges.
Trek lighter taking only the necessary trekking gear on 13 days Manaslu trek.
Sleeping bag and downjacket is compulsory for 13 days Manaslu Trekking.
No ATM machine find on 13 day Manaslu Circuit trekking, carry enough cash in Nepali currency.
Risk of high altitude mountain sickness on 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trek.
13 days Manaslu Trekking without guide is impossible.
No technical and mountaineering skills are required for 13 days trekking around Manaslu Circuit.

Overview of Manaslu Circuit Trekking 13 Days

Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 days begins from Macha Khola and trek to the world’s 8th highest peaks-Mount Manaslu Base Camp with Larkya Pass. Manaslu Circuit is one of the best treks in Nepal, and well-known for its hidden beauty with superb views and Larkya La Pass. Hence, enjoy the best mountain views, challenging passes, and genuine Nepali/Tibetan culture on our 13-day Manaslu Budget Trekking Tour.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is an exhilarating journey in the Himalayas with beautiful landscapes, unexplored villages, and breathtaking mountain vistas. Likewise, Manaslu is one of the most famous trekking route in nepal along Budi Gandaki river with amazing valley and mountains.

You have to go through a registered trekking company with guide for a 13-day challenging trekking around Mt Manaslu, the eighth-highest peak in the world. The Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the best seasons for Manaslu Trek Nepal. Manaslu Circuit Tea House Trek is also famous for Hindu and Buddhist culture.

Manaslu Trek is a wonderful trip between Ganesh Himal and Annapurna. The trek takes you pretty much close to Tibet border. The several beautiful villages like Jagat, Pewa, Namrung, Samagaun, Samdo and Bhimthang you will visit during Manaslu Trek.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is also possible to combine with Tsum Valley Trek. You will follow an ancient salt trading route between Nepal and Tibet with daily walk for 5 to 6 hours that covers around 10 km to 15 km everyday. On the 13 days Manaslu Trek, the mules, local people and hikers makes the trail busier. You may encounter with stone steps, river bed landslides, avalanches, villages, forest and monasteries. Hence, Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 days trip never feels bored once you begins the trek from Kathmandu.

The 13 days Manaslu Circuit Trekking is physically demanding due to mountain terrains, and it is peaceful and less crowded than Everest and Annapurna. The scenery is outstandingly beautiful, and an awe-inspiring view of Mount Manaslu and its surrounding peak you will see from Shyala village. Manaslu Circuit is an ideal trek to experience wonderful Himalayan vistas and ecosystem.

Manaslu being a restricted area of Nepal, a minimum of two trekkers are required to issue Manaslu Trek permit, and trek to Manaslu. Manaslu Circuit Trekking is full of nature and culture. The Manaslu Trek is better to escape from the crowds of trekkers, and Manaslu Trek is becoming more popular now in Nepal.

Manaslu Circuit Trekking 13 days Itinerary

Day 01:Kathmandu to Soti Khola(710m)
Day 02:Soti Khola to Maccha Khola(930m, 24km, 7/8 hours trek)
Day 03:Macha Khola to Jagat(1,410m, 23 km, 5/6 hours)
Day 04:Jagat to Deng(1,804 m, 21 km, 5/6 hours)
Day 05:Deng to Namrung(2,630 m, 20km, 5/6 hours)
Day 06:Namrung to Shyala(3,430 m, 15km, 4/5 hours)
Day 07:Syala to Sama Gaun via Pungen Gompa(3,530m, 18km,6/7 hours)
Day 08:Sama Gaun Manaslu Base Camp and Back(3,860 m, 26 km, 7/8 hours)
Day 09:Sama Gaun to Samdo(3,860 m, 17 km, 3/4 hours)
Day 10:Samdo to Dharamsala(4,460 m, 13km, 3/4 hours)
Day 11:Dharmasala to Bhimthang(3,700m) via Larkya Pass(5160m, 25km, 8/9 hours)
Day 12:Bimthang to Dharapani(1860 m, 30km, 6/7 hours)
Day 13:Dharapani to Kathmandu(1340m, 240km, 9/10 hours)

Detail Itinerary of Manaslu Circuit Trekking 13 Days

Day 01: Kathmandu to Sotikhola(710m)

An early morning, you will ride a bus drive to Soti khola that takes 7/8 hours. Soti Khola is the starting point of Manaslu Circuit Trek. Stay overnight at Soti Khola.

Day 02: Soti Khola to Machha Khola(930m, 24km, 7/8 hours trek)

The first stage of the trek follows the narrow, deep Budhi Gandaki valley, passing a dense forests and terraced farmland. Expect hot and humid weather at the early stages of the trek.

Day 03: Macha Khola to Jagat(1,410m, 23 km, 5/6 hours)

On this day you experience some of the best aspects of trekking through a deep gorge: suspension bridges, waterfalls and impressive rapids. As you’ll enter the Manaslu Conservation Area in the beautiful paved village of Jagat.

Day 04: Jagat to Deng(1,804 m, 21 km, 5/6 hours)

Today you will have more steep ups and downs on a suspension bridges, as you get a first views of high, snow-covered mountains. After crossing several bridges and more spectacular waterfalls you will pass the entrance to Tsum Valley before you enter the area where natives are ethnically Tibetan.

Day 05: Deng to Namrung(2,630 m, 20km, 5/6 hours)

We enter deeper into Tibetan influenced territory, with the first mani stones (prayers etched onto wayside rocks) making their appearance along the trail, while enjoying spectacular views.

Day 06: Namrung to Shyala(3,430 m, 15km, 4/5 hours)

The landscape turns increasingly Alpine as we continue to gain altitude, and we get our first views of Manaslu itself! The village of Lho is lively and has a small gompa (shrine) that’s worth a visit.

Day 07: Syala to Sama Gau via Pungyen Gompa(3,530m, 18km,6/7 hours)

More mani walls and gompas line the trail today, as we continue to see the snowy peak of Manaslu in the distance ahead of us.

Day 08: Sama Gau Manaslu Base Camp and Back(3,860 m, 26 km, 7/8 hours)

We’ll have our first rest day here, to give our body’s time to adjust to the altitude. Explore the village or take a day hike to PungGyen Gompa.

Day 09: Sama Gau to Samdo(3,860 m, 17 km, 3/4 hours)

Another day of incredible mountain views during the walk up to Samdo, just three hours away to limit our elevation gain.

Day 10: Samdo to Dharamasala(4,460 m, 13km, 3/4 hours)

We get closer and closer to the high mountains today, as we climb past glaciers while enjoying spectacular views. You’ll likely feel the altitude, so take it slow today and save your energy for the big day tomorrow.

Day 11: Dharmasala to Bimthang(3,700m) via Larkye Pass(5160m, 25km, 8/9 hours)

Today we get up very early and cross glacier moraines in the dark before we reach the highest point of the trek: The Larkya La Pass. After enjoying the truly unbelievable views, get ready for a steep, ankle straining drop to a trail following the glacial moraine. It’s a long spectacular day and one that you likely will remember forever!

Day 12: Bimthang to Dharapani(1860 m, 30km, 6/7 hours)

From here we continue our descent into the land of apple pie, cold beers and hot showers – the Annapurna Circuit trail and almost the end of our trail. We continue through the bamboo forest and the last stop of our trek, Dharapani.

Day 13: Dharapani to Kathmandu(1340m, 240km, 9/10 hours)

In the morning we say our goodbyes to the crew, load up the jeep and start the drive back to Kathmandu, giving you a chance to reflect on the impressive experiences of the past 2 weeks.

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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 Trekking 13 Days

13 days Manaslu Circuit Trekking Cost

Manaslu Trek package costs ranges from USD 590 to USD 1480 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 Compulsory for Manaslu Circuit Trekking 13 days

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 13 days Manaslu Circuit Trekking

Please travel lighter and carry only a necessary trekking equipment. We recommends the below trekking gear list for 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). 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 snacks or drinks 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 Circuit 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.

Documents for Manaslu Circuit 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.

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 13 days Manaslu Circuit Trekking

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 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.

Manaslu Trek-Meals

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.

Manaslu Circuit Trek-Porters

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.