Manaslu Trek is a fantastic combination of adventure and spirituality together in one package. It is very different from than Everest base camp trek and Annapurna circuit trek and possibly the best trekking in Nepal. Manaslu Trek Itinerary is flexible with the requirement of trekkers. However, trekkers should decide how long days they want to visit the Manaslu region. Because it is a restricted region and it requires a special permit to trek to Manaslu.
The general itinerary of the Manaslu circuit trek is 16 and 17 days trek because it will have the required number of days to acclimatize to the high altitude and so on. 17 days trek includes acclimatization of 2 days – one day in Samagaon and another day in Samdo. Basically, Manaslu trek itinerary can be as short as 10 days and could be lengthened to 22-24 days.
If you choose an itinerary as short as 14 days, then you should walk at least 7-9 hours per day. In addition, you will not have sufficient acclimatization days; while if you want to do 10 days trek, then you only trek around lower Manaslu. At least 14 days itinerary is required for the Manaslu circuit trek.
Manaslu Circuit Trek is also known as Around Manaslu Trek, encircles the world’s 8th highest peak Mt. Manaslu (8,156 m), and crosses one of the highest passes of the mountain – Larkya La Pass (5125 m).
Lower Manaslu Trek Itinerary 10 Days
Lower Manaslu Trek covers some lower parts of the Manaslu region including the historical Gorkha palace and Barpak village – the epicenter of 2015’s devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.9. The trek passes through some villages with walking as well as jeep driving.
| Days | Day-to-Day Itinerary | Elevation in meter | Trekking hour per day |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Ghairung via Manakamana Temple | 1350 m | 3/4 hours drive and 5 hours trek |
| 2 | Ghairung to Gorkha Bazaar | 1135 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 3 | Rest in Gorkha Bazaar / Explore the historical sites | 1135 m | |
| 4 | Gorkha Bazaar to Sirandanda | 1500 m | 6/7 hours local drive and 1 hour trek |
| 5 | Sirandanda to Barpak | 1920 m | 7/8 hours trek |
| 6 | Barpak to Larpak | 2100 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 7 | Larpak to Nambai Kharka | 2700 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 8 | Nambai Kharka to Tallo Thotneri | 7/8 hours trek | |
| 9 | Tallo Thotneri to Gyampesal | 1000 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 10 | Gyampesal to Kathmandu | 1350 m | 6/7 hours drive |
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Manaslu Trek Itinerary 14 Days
Certainly, the 14-day itinerary for the Manaslu trek is suitable for many travelers as many of them plan for short days’ trips during their vacations and holiday.
On the first day, you move toward Soti Khola with a 6 to 7 hours long drive just passing by Arughat. Arughat is a small rural town from where the Manaslu trek starts. But, nowadays trek to Manaslu generally begins from Soti Khola because road construction is going on in between Aarughat and Soti Khola. So, no one wants to walk through a raw muddy road.
There are 2 acclimatization days available to endure the high altitude sickness. You will stay in Samagaon and Samdo and have some side trips. You can go to the Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m) and visit the Tibetan border.
On the 11th day, you will cross Larkya Pass (5120 m) reaching a village called Bhimtang. Then, after the next 2 days, you will be at Tal. Here you will take a bus and drive back to Kathmandu. Crossing Larkya Pass might be one of the most extreme parts of this trek as it is the highest point of the Manaslu Trek. You have to make continuous 8-9 hours walk passing by frozen ice and rocky terrain.
| Days | Day-to-Day Itinerary | Elevation in meter | Trekking hour per day |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Soti Khola | 710 m | 6/7 hours drive |
| 2 | Soti Khola to Machha Khola | 930 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 3 | Machha Khola to Jagat | 1410 m | |
| 4 | Jagat to Deng | 1805 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 5 | Deng to Namrung | 2630 m | 7/8 hours trek |
| 6 | Namrung to Samagaon | 2100 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 7 | Rest day in Samagaon and a side trip to Manaslu Base Camp | 3530 m | |
| 8 | Samagaon to Samdo | 3860 | 4/5 hours trek |
| 9 | Acclimatization day at Samdo and visit to Tibetan border | 3860 m | |
| 10 | Samdo to Dharmasala | 4460 m | 4/5 hours trek |
| 11 | Dharmasala to Bimtang via Larkya La (5120 m) | 3700 m | 8/9 hours trek |
| 12 | Bimtang to Tilije | 1700 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 13 | Tilije to Tal | 1080 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 14 | Tal to Kathmandu | 1350 m | 6/7 hours trek |
Manaslu Trek Itinerary 16 Days
16 days itinerary of the Manaslu trek shown below has only one rest day in Samagaon. However, it does acquire the needed walk hours per day. We also can add one acclimatization day at Samdo; it will also help you to endure the altitude. If we add one extra day at Samdo, then we directly move to Bhimtang the very next day.
| Days | Day-to-Day Itinerary | Elevation in meter | Trekking hour per day |
| 1 | Kathmandu to Arughat | 570 m | 6 hours drive |
| 2 | Arughat to Soti Khola | 730 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 3 | Soti Khola to Machha Khola | 930 m | 5/6 hours |
| 4 | Machha Khola to Jagat | 1410 m | 6 hours trek |
| 5 | Jagat to Deng | 1800 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 6 | Deng to Ghap | 2160 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 7 | Ghap to Lho | 2630 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 8 | Lho to Samagaon | 3530 | 6/7 hours trek |
| 9 | Acclimatization day at Samagaon | 3530 m | |
| 10 | Samagaon to Samdo | 3680 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 11 | Samdo to Larky Guest House | 4470 m | 3/4 hours trek |
| 12 | Larkya Guest House to Bhimtang via Larkya Pass | 3720 m | 8/9 hours trek |
| 13 | Bhimtang to Dharapani | 1860 m | 6/7 hours trek |
| 14 | Dharapani to Bahundanda | 1310 m | 5/6 hours trek |
| 15 | Bahundanda to Besisahar | 760 m | 4/5 hours trek |
| 16 | Besisahar to Kathmandu | 1310 m | 6/7 hours drive |
Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek Itinerary 21 Days
21 days Manaslu trek itinerary does not only cover Manaslu, it also reaches Tsum valley. The valley is isolated from the modern world. The culture and tradition of the inhabitants of Tsum valley are the same as Tibetan. They still practice the polyandry systems and they have their unique festival and cultures. From Tsum Valley, you will see Ganesh Himal (7422 m) towering in the South.
Now, here you need to restricted area permit charge because Tsum valley is also a restricted area and you will stay around there for at least 7 days.
In fact, you can even extend the Manaslu trek itinerary by more than 21 days if you are willing to explore the culture and tradition of the Manaslu region thoroughly.
| Day | Day to Day Itinerary | High Altitude | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Kathmandu to Arughat to Sotikhola | 710 m | 8-9 hours drive |
| Day 02 | Sotikhola – Machha Khola | 930 m | 6 hours |
| Day 03 | Machha Khola – Jagat | 1410 m | 6 hours |
| Day 04 | Jagat – Eklebhatti | 1600 m | 4 hours |
| Day 05 | Eklebhatti – Chumling | 2700 m | 6 hours |
| Day 06 | Chumling – Chhekampar | 2960 m | 5 hours |
| Day 07 | Chhekampar – Mugompa | 3800 m | 5 hours |
| Day 08 | Mugompa – Chhekampar | 2960 m | 5 hours |
| Day 09 | Chhekampar – Lukpa | 2240 m | 6 hours |
| Day 10 | Lukpa – Deng | 1800 m | 5 hours |
| Day 11 | Deng – Ghap | 2160 m | 5 hours |
| Day 12 | Ghap – Lho Gaun | 3180 m | 6 hours |
| Day 13 | Lho Gaun – Samagaun | 3530 m | 3 hours |
| Day 14 | Rest Samagaun – Visit to Tibetan Border/Manaslu Base Camp | 3530 m | |
| Day 15 | Samagaun – Samdo | 3690 m | 4 hours |
| Day 16 | Samdo – Dharmashala | 4470 m | 4 hours |
| Day 17 | Dharmashala – Bhimtang via Larkya Pass (5200 m) | 3720 m | 8 hours |
| Day 18 | Bhimtang – Gho | 2560 m | 5 hours |
| Day 19 | Gho – Chamche | 1400 m | 5 hours |
| Day 20 | Chamche – Besishahar | 600 m | 5 hours |
| Day 21 | Besishahar – Kathmandu | 1310 m | 8-9 hours drive |
Recommended Itinerary for Manaslu Trek
According to many travelers who have already explored Manaslu, a 14 – 16 days itinerary is perfect for travelers. They also say that this itinerary is flexible and suitable and travelers could adapt it depending upon their planning date prior to the trip.
Hello there, we are two people from Thailand ,would like to trekking for 14 days or 16 days (which one ist more beautiful).
Our time should beginn from 27/10/2023. Is it possible to join some small group 2-3 more. could you pls. send us information about the trip for 2 people and join 4-5 people.
How much is the price.
regard.
Ga