Manaslu Circuit Trek (Around Manaslu Trek) takes 17 days including Kathmandu arrival and departure days. But it can be done earlier and lately. Itinerary completely depends up to you whether you want to do it quicker or slower. However, we recommend you 17 days’ Manaslu circuit trek which is neither faster nor slower itinerary.
| Day | Day to Day Itinerary | High Altitude | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kathmandu arrival | 1300m | —— |
| 2 | Kathmandu to Sotikhola | 710m | 8-9 hours (drive) |
| 3 | Sotikhola to Machha Khola | 900m | 6-7 hours |
| 4 | Machha Khola to Jagat | 1410m | 6-7 hours |
| 5 | Jagat to Deng | 1804m | 6-7 hours |
| 6 | Deng to Namrung | 2630m | 6-7 hours |
| 7 | Namrung to Samagaun | 3530m | 6 hours |
| 8 | Samagaun to Pungyen Gompa to Samagaun (Acclimatization and exploration) | 3530m | 6-7 hours (Exploration) |
| 9 | Samagaon to Samdo | 3800m | 4-5 hours |
| 10 | Rest day in Samdo | 3800m | |
| 11 | Samdo to Dharmasala | 4460m | 4-5 hours |
| 12 | Dharmasala to Larkya La Pass to Bhimthang | 5160m | 8-9 hours |
| 13 | Bhimthang to Tilije | 2300m | 5-6 hours |
| 14 | Tilije to Tal | 1700m | 5-6 hours |
| 15 | Tal to Syanje | 1080m | 6-7 hours |
| 16 | Syanje to Kathmandu | 1300m | 8-9 hours (drive) |
| 17 | Final Departure |
Note: Above itinerary is an old day to day route itineraries that trekkers used to follow. Now the duration has been shortened due to road construction. However, you may still follow the same duration. Actually, this itinerary can be very suitable for senior citizens.
These days Manaslu Circuit Trek can be completed in 12 days.
