The Manaslu Trek 2024 and 2025 is not as challenging as the summit of Mt. Manaslu. It is a moderate trek but offers full of excitement and adventure.
The trip goes around Mt Manaslu reaching 5106 m altitude (i.e Larkya La Pass). It gives full enjoyment of the trek and cultures in the Manaslu region. During the trip, we get to chance to meet the rich local heritage and biodiversity of the region. We offer adequate time for proper acclimatization on this trek. Most of the trip goes through mountain trails, which is why you must have good physical fitness.
Because of its remoteness and off the beaten trail, it is considered one of the favorite trails for those who prefer to be one with nature.
Trip Highlights
- Lush and beautiful landscapes of rice fields, forests, flora & fauna, and rivers of the Manaslu
- Outstanding snow-capped mountain view – Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Ganesh Himal (7,422 m)
- Crossing the Larkya La Pass (5106m) – the highest point of the trek
- Colorful and spiritual Buddhist monasteries
- Explore the unique culture and rich local heritage
Outline Itinerary
Days | Day-to-Day Itinerary | Elevation in meter | Trekking hour per day |
1 | Kathmandu to Machha Khola | 710 m | 7 – 8 hours drive |
2 | Machha Khola to Jagat | 1410 m | 5 – 6 hours trek |
3 | Jagat to Deng | 1805 m | 6 – 7 hours trek |
4 | Deng to Namrung | 2630 m | 7 – 8 hours trek |
5 | Namrung to Samagaon | 2100 m | 6 – 7 hours trek |
6 | Rest day in Samagaon and a side trip to Manaslu Base Camp | 3530 m | |
7 | Samagaon to Samdo | 3860 | 4 – 5 hours trek |
8 | Acclimatization day at Samdo and visit to Tibetan border | 3860 m | |
9 | Samdo to Dharmasala | 4460 m | 4 – 5 hours trek |
10 | Dharmasala to Bimtang via Larkya La (5120 m) | 3700 m | 8 – 9 hours trek |
11 | Bimtang to Dharapani | 1700 m | 5 – 6 hours trek |
12 | Dharapani to Kathmandu | 1080 m | 5 – 6 hours trek |
Transportation
Beginning of the Trek: You should follow the below itinerary. In the beginning, you need to travel to Machha Khola from Kathmandu via Sotikhola. It takes nearly 8/9 hours or 7/8 hours by local bus and private jeep respectively.
Ending of the Trek: You will also complete your trip by driving back to Kathmandu. From Dharapani, you will return to Besisahar by private jeep and then change to a local bus for a 7-8 hours Kathmandu drive.
Price Includes
- 3 times (Full board) meal per day during the trek
- Tea house accommodation during the trek (twin shared accommodation)
- All land transportation as per itinerary (Kathmandu to Soti Khola and Dharapani to Kathmandu by local bus)
- A professional government licensed trekking guide
- All required permits (Restricted area permit, TIMS, Manaslu Conservation Area Permit, and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
- Travel and rescue arrangements only
- Duffel bag to carry your equipment and trekking map
- All necessary paper works
- Farewell dinner
- Basic medical kit
- All government and local taxes
Optional
- A porter (A porter can carry up to 15 – 20 kg – 1 porter for 2 trekkers)
- Private jeep (Kathmandu to Soti Khola drive)
- All airport-hotel transfers
- Standard hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast included (Optional:4-star hotel)
Price doesn’t Include
- International airfares
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Tips for guide and porter
- All additional costs (such as beverages, shopping, etc)
- Travel and rescue insurance
- All the things not mentioned in the inclusion
Accommodation
We will provide 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, while you will get tea house accommodation while on the trail. Please note that all the accommodation will be twin-shared. For a single supplement, you will be charged additional costs.
Meals
You will be served a full board basis meal, but only breakfast is provided while in Kathmandu. During the trek, 3 times meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) with one cup of tea/coffee will be served from tea houses. Every day, dinner and breakfast will be served at the same tea house where we stay overnight, while lunch will be taken in the tea house on the way to the trek. Please note there may not be a variety of foods as the region is not well established like the Annapurna and Everest region. You will usually have Tibetan bread, Dal-Bhat, Tsampa porridge, and other local foods.
Please read the following article to know the suggested food to eat while on the Manalsu trek.
Physical condition and experience requirements
Manaslu circuit trek often requires at least 5-6 hours of walking every day. Whereas, you also need to walk 8-9 hours on some days that including walking in Larkya la pass. Therefore, we suggest you get prepared with walking or jogging exercises every day 3 months prior to the trip. Then, you will be able to walk in physically demanding high altitude and remote places. To enjoy this trip, you should bring willpower and the ability to tolerate harsh conditions.
Note: There are many more information about Manaslu that we haven’t included in this package as it might seem to be congested. Instead, we have tried to give required information (Manaslu Permit, Best Time for Trek, Food and Accommodation, Manaslu Trek Difficulty, Trekking Map etc) to the trekkers to trek to Manaslu by posting different articles. So, you can check out all our articles from the right sidebar of the website.
A few snapshots of Manaslu
In a group, there will be a maximum of 10 trekkers.
Notes:
- We are determined to operate trekking on fixed departure dates despite a single-person booking.
- You can request your own group departure date, we will help you to find your trekking partner.