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Tarakeshwar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Highlights
Manaslu Circuit Trek is the 8th-highest mountain in the world. Manaslu and its massif range of peaks. Mt. Manaslu towers above 8,163 m high, around the Mid-West Himalayas of Mansiri Himal.
The first ascent of Mt. Manaslu in 1956 by the Japanese Expedition, from then on, was closed to outside visitors. It opened in 1992 but remains a Restricted Area of Nepal, where Trekkers need a special permit. Include the MCA entrance fee (Manaslu Conservation Area).
Our 15 Days, The walk follows higher up to Philim, Deng, Namrung, and Lo-Gaon, as the air gets cool, on reaching close amidst mountain wilderness.
Enjoy close views of Mt. Manaslu as the walk leads on the scenic trail to Sama-Gaon, the main village of the Upper Manaslu. View of the mountains remains constant in the harmony of impressive Buddhist culture on walks. Reaching Sama Gaon, the main settlement of Upper Manaslu and a perfect place and height to spend extra days for acclimatization.
After Sama-Gaon, the adventure continues towards the end of the Manaslu Valley at the base of Larke-La Pass in Dharmasala. The next early morning, enjoy the great thrills of climbing to the top of Larke-La Pass.
Stand at the highest points of the trek at Larke-La Pass, encircled by an array of Peaks. From Larke-La Pass is a long descent towards Manang areas, walk through Bhim-Phedi, Gho, and then end the trek at Dharapani. A nice village situated, on the midways of famous Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit trekking routes.
An exciting drive from Dharapani reaches you to Kathmandu via Bhesishar Town. On reaching Kathmandu, our adventure concludes after a wonderful experience on Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
Interested trekkers and adventurers can enjoy Manaslu Circuit Trek, with other close alternative destinations. Likewise, one can extend the trek for a week more with a visit to the Tsum Valley. After Philim, walk on the Manaslu Circuit route to Tsum Valley of Happiness. Reach you as far as Mu Gompa at 3,700 m high, and then join the Manaslu circuit at Lokpa onwards.
Another interesting alternative extension is to combine the Manaslu Circuit with Nar and Phu, another forbidden area. Located above scenic Manang Valley, after crossing over Larke-La Pass to reach Dharapani. Then, the walk continues northwest to Nar-Phu village and the valley, the trail diverts from Kodo village near Chame Town. Nar Phu treks involve crossing the Kang-La pass at 5,320 m high and then walking to Manang village.
From Manang village, an options trek to Tilicho, the world’s highest Lake takes 5-6 days both ways. The other options are heading straight towards Thorang-La Pass, crossing over a 5,416 m high pass to reach Muktinath and Jomsom. If one needs to skip Thorang-La Pass, one can cross over Mesokanto-La Pass 5,050 m from Tilicho Lake to Jomsom. At Jomsom, options for a short flight to scenic Pokhara city or enjoy a drive of more than 6 hours.
Manaslu Circuit & Larke-La Pass Trekking is an exciting and worth the adventure of a lifetime experience. There are various wonderful things to expect on this adventurous walk around Manaslu, the world’s 8th-highest peak.
The first impression of Manaslu Circuit is the beautiful scenery of landscapes with rolling green hills and Valleys. Walk from the lower warm country of paddy fields to high green hills covered in a lovely forest.
The path is lined with tall rhododendrons, oaks, pines, and fir trees as the walk progresses toward a higher country. The tree lines fade for short alpine bushes of juniper and azalea (dwarf rhododendrons). It is an amazing journey where the trails follow the Budi-Gandaki River upstream to its glacial source around scenic high Manaslu Valley.
Close en route to Mt. Manaslu base camp on walk offers majestic views of the Mid-West Himalayas. Includes Manaslu, Ganesh, and Sringi Himal and walking through lovely traditional farm villages. Encountering Buddhist prayer monuments and monasteries, the villagers greet you with a cheerful smile.
The route around Manaslu is all uphill climbs with short downhill and gradual winding paths to enjoy. The exciting part of the adventure, apart from the views and the impressive cultures, is crossing a unique bridge attached to a high rocky wall above the Buddhi-Gandaki River.
This type of bridge, called a Cantilever, is new in Nepal and around the Himalayas. Interesting to know about Manaslu Circuit High Valley, in the early days it was one of the major Trans Himalayan Caravan and Salt Trade Route of Nepal and Tibet.
The trade still exists but in smaller ways than in the past before the 1960’s. The walking trails are a straightforward route through lovely woods and farm areas. After Jagat enters Upper Manaslu till Manang, on crossing high Larke-La, the whole villagers interwoven to Buddhism religion.
The best times for this marvelous adventure Manaslu Circuit Trekking are late spring of April and May. As well as autumn season from September to mid-November, is the most favorable season around the Himalayas. Especially for Adventures that involve high passes like Manaslu Circuit and Larke-La pass to cross. In spring most days are clear for views and walks, and get a cloudy afternoon with cold morning and nighttime. Chances of snowfall are sometimes above 2,500 m and around high Manaslu Valley and at Larke-La Pass.
Similarly, autumn is another high season, with fine days with crystal clear blue skies most of the time. But cold morning, late afternoon, and night times with bright starry nights. Can expect snowfall above 2,500 m higher on route to Larke-La pass sometimes. In autumn time days are shorter due to limited sunshine hours.
Upon reaching Kathmandu city and Nepal International Airport, our staff and guide of Himalayan Friendly will receive you. For a short transfer to your hotels in the hub of Kathmandu city, after checking into your lovely rooms. Having rest after a Jet-Lag, then join the main group for briefing provided by the guide or leader.
Important information on the briefing, regarding the treks, local cultures, and landscapes with do’s and don’ts. Evening a group welcome dinner in a nice authentic Nepali restaurant with cultural programs. A great introduction to Nepali culture, along with typical Nepali foods to enjoy.
In Kathmandu includes Bed and Breakfast only, with a welcome group dinner.
An extra day in Kathmandu to get accustomed to the local culture as well for last-hour trek preparation. Optional tour on request for half-day sightseeing around Kathmandu and Nepal’s famous landmarks and world heritage sites. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure checking your trekking gear or buying or hiring essential items for the trek.
In Kathmandu Bed and Breakfast only basis.
An early morning start after a good breakfast at the hotel, transfer in a vehicle according to group size. Either in a four-wheel drive, jeep, coach, or similar, the drive heads beyond Kathmandu Valley. Heading downhill to lower warm farm country, as the drive continues on the main busy highway of Nepal.
From the junction town where Nepal South, North, and West separates, drive heads west. As drive enters the districts of Dhading and Gorkha around the Manaslu Himalayan region, then slowly reaching heavily farm country. Then following the Buddhi-Gandaki River upstream from Arughat Town reaching Machha-Khola for overnight halt.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
Morning from Machha-Khola after an exciting drive, today an interesting long walk to Jagat. Starting the first-day trek within warm sub-tropical farm areas of Maccha-Khola leads on a winding path, through Sal tree woods. Reaching Tatopani, a place with a natural hot spring, can enjoy refreshing bathing time permitting.
The walk proceeds to Khola Besi and Dovan for a possible lunch stop, an afternoon few-hour climb to Jagat. A moderate size hill farm village check into a nice lodge for an overnight halt. Having time to observe local cultures, a blend of Hindu and Buddhist religions.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
After a pleasant overnight at Jagat, from here starts the Restricted Area of Upper Manaslu. The walk leads to climbing and crossing a bridge to Nagjet and Philim villages, a lovely farm area. Philim with neatly tended farm terraces, as the walk continues after a good lunch stop. The trail then leads through the forest with a climb for 2-3 hours till Deng is reached for an overnight stop. From here within the strong Buddhist culture, check into a nice simple lodge, after a good walk of the day.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple
local lodge.
Today a long day walk to reach a lovely village at Lo-Gaon, starting the morning after early breakfast. The trail follows Prok village, as the walk continues with the grand vista of the Manaslu Himal range. The walk leads through quaint villages with traditional houses made of stone and wood.
From Prok downhill to Bhi Bazaar, as the walk continues nice cultivated terraces reach Namrung. After lunch, the adventure leads through a forested path to enter the charming village of Lo Gaon. Lo-Gaon is a lovely village with stunning views of Mt. Manaslu amidst picturesque scenery of wonderful landscapes and snow peaks.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
Enjoy the morning glorious views of snow peaks, and start the walk heading west to Sama-Gaon. The walk follows with a gradual up through farm villages and Yak herder camps. A scenic walk around the high Manaslu valley, enclosed by high rocky cliffs and snow peaks. The view of Mt. Manaslu and Sringi Himal remains constant as the day walk ends reaching at Sama-Gaon. Sama-Gaon is the main village around Manaslu valley which is en route to the Tibet border and towards Manaslu Base Camp.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
A free day for acclimatization, a perfect place, and a height for a short hike. At Sama-Gaon, several best places for interested trekkers to enjoy a day hike in Birendra Tal. A glacial pond close en route to Manaslu base camp, a walk of a few hours uphill facing grand views of Mt. Manaslu. Enjoy the rest day with a leisure walk and explore the village as well as hike to an old Pungyen Gompa.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
From Sama-Gaon onward adventure gets more exciting around the high scenic Manaslu valley, and from Sama-Gaon walk gets interesting. The route follows the windswept terrain, and from here tree lines drop for sheer mountain wilderness. The valley gets narrow as the trail follows Samdo, walking at a slow pace due to the rise in altitude.
After a pleasant trek of some hours, a short steep up reaches you at Samdo overnight halt. Samdo is the last village around Manaslu Valley and the remote corners of the Gorkha district. The village with more than forty houses with a typical Tibetan style of more than two hundred inhabitants. Samdo is close en route Tibet border, villagers barter and exchange goods with Tibetans across the border.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
After a pleasant overnight in Samdo, today a short pleasant day walk to reach the highest overnight stop. The morning walk leads to the end of Manaslu Valley and from the district of Gorkha at Dharmasala or Larke Phedi. The walk leads to short ups and downs but more or less on a gradual path crossing a few icy streams to reach Dharmasala, a place with few huts serving as lodge and guest-house.
During high time of trekking this place is crowded with trekkers, some groups might have to spend on tented camps. Provided by the lodge, at Dharmasala arriving by lunchtime, and for an overnight stop. Rest of the afternoon relax and prepare for the adventure climb to Larke-La Pass.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
Our great highlight of the adventure, was after early breakfast and carrying a packed lunch for a long day walk. Start the early morning climb towards a high slope on a rocky gravel path above Dharmasala. The trail contours with a steep uphill winding path after hours of strenuous walking reaching Larke-La Pass. The top is adorned with prayer flags and a board with the name of the Pass and altitude.
After a hard effort, rewards with a stunning panorama of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan peaks. Includes views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, and Kang Guru, as far as Ganesh Himal Far East direction. From the top a long descent to the other side of Phedi, and back into the forest at Bhimthang for overnight. The long downhill takes you past the moraine of Larcia Glacier to Tambuche, the base of Larke-La Pass on the Manang side. From the bottom, another hour’s walk to Bhimthang for overnight after a long, hard day, a lovely spot amidst green forest surroundings.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
Follow a peaceful trail from Bhimthang to Dharapani. Enjoy the serene landscapes and experience the local culture. Today’s trek takes us through beautiful forests with short ups, but more downhill to reach a small settlement of Gho for lunch and overnight halt. This half day allows you to relax in serene surroundings after a long hard walks of previous day.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
After a refreshing morning breakfast, walk downhill through the lovely cool forest to the lovely Tilje village. From this nice place a short climb over a bridge above Masrsyangdi River to Dharapani village. Located on a motorable roadhead, at Dharapani our wonderful adventurous walks end. From here take the comfort of a local jeep or four-wheel drive, an interesting drive on a mountainous dirt track.
The journey heads downhill past Tal, Chamje, and Jagat villages winding downhill to Syange. From the drive follows the Masrsyangdi River till a large town Bhesishar is reached for an overnight stop. Bhesishar is the headquarters of the Lamjung district that extends to Tal Besi.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner, accommodation in a simple local lodge.
From Bhesishar depart from a nice hotel, then board in a car, or coach as per the size of the group. The drive from here on a good road, to join the main Pokhara and Kathmandu highway at Dumre town. Driving for more than four hours from Dumre town on a winding uphill to the outskirts of Kathmandu valley. Then finally the journey completes on reaching your hotel. Arriving by late afternoon or evening time. After a most mesmerizing adventure of a lifetime experience on Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Includes Bed and Breakfast with Lunch only en route to Kathmandu.
As the time for your international flight, the Himalayan Friendly staff and guide will transfer you to Kathmandu, Nepal International Airport. Bidding farewell to guide, staff, and Nepal, check into the airport terminal. After a great mesmerizing adventure on Manaslu Circuit with excellent services of Himalayan Friendly.
There are a few good reasons for Restricted Areas in Nepal like Manaslu, due to its close frontier with Tibet / China. As well as to limit the mass flow of trekkers and to protect and conserve its pristine environment and ancient cultures.
Where trekkers require a special permit to enter the Restricted Areas, which should be accompanied by government-registered local company guides.
The Manaslu. Circuit trek areas are protected by MCA (Manaslu Conservation Project) including special permits. The other areas after Larke-La Pass it is protected by ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). Where trekkers have to obtain both conservation fees on this Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Yes, certainly quite different from other popular mainstream trekking of Annapurna and Everest region.
Encountering a few groups of trekkers and walking on a tranquil trail within a beautiful forest to arid and barren windswept country.
At the end of the trek, one will be in high spirits and feel glad that one made this trek. A great adventure of a lifetime experience to enjoy.
Most large villages like Jagat, Deng, Lo Gaon, Sama-Gaon, and Samdo do have hydroelectric power. Some villages and lodges have their private solar power as well so that you can charge your electronic gadgets and items.
The lodges in the major villages are simple tourist standard lodges and guest houses, that provide single or double bedrooms.
Includes large warm and cozy dining rooms, serving a comprehensive food menu from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan, and Nepal meals with snacks. Some lodge restaurants also serve fresh bakery products, but most lodges provide rooms with common baths and toilets.
At Dharmasala, the accommodation is very simple and basic, might need to spend overnights in dormitories. Sharing rooms with more than 2-4 people, sometime in high season have to spend the night in tents also.
Yes, it is completely and 100% safe, from Tourist standard, deluxe star hotels to low budget hotels. In Nepal, customers are honored and taken as high guests with the warm hospitality of the Nepali people.
The early symptoms of HAS or High Altitude Sickness with various reactions, such as shortness of breath, and tiredness. As well as severe headaches, nausea, lack of appetite, and sleepless nights. Most important is dehydration, not enough fluid intake.
Yes, as long as one is in good physical fitness and sound medical health.
Although it leads to a long walk for some days, with steep climbs but takes time with an easy pace. This will make the trekking enjoyable, as the walk progresses each day one will get fit and get accustomed.
Yes, only government-registered Authorized Trekking Agencies are allowed to run and organize trekking and tours in Nepal. Also, only licensed guides from the Government and Tourism Department are allowed to lead the treks or tours.
They are not shoes required for trekking in the Himalayas, all trekkers need good comfortable trekking boots. Which can withstand rain, snow, and walking on rough dirt trails. The shoes are needed before and after the treks, but good boots are the important items to bring for the trekking.
Himalayan friendly requires a valid visa copy, original passport, 4 passport-size photos for Manaslu Special Permit, Manaslu Conservation Permit, Annapurna Conservation Permit, and guide’s insurance.
Depending upon the itinerary chosen as set by other different companies and Himalayan Friendly. The standard itinerary days are 12 nights and 13 days, starting from Machha-Khola to ending the walk at Dharapani village.
But one can extend the days for more few days, to make the trek easier.
This will make the treks more pleasant to enjoy more of the surrounding scenery and local cultures. One can request for customized or Tailor-Made itinerary for private groups apart from main group trek departures with a set itinerary.
The drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola is approx. 156 km or 97 miles, takes more than 6 to 7 hours. Due to rough country dirt road en route Arughat and Machha-Khola.
The walk covers approx. 162 km or 101 miles from Maccha-Khola to Dharapani in Manang the ending point of walks. Average walking distance of minimum 10-12 km and maximum of 25 km.
Yes, it is safe on each overnight village and settlement at a designated place as per the itinerary. All lodge owners have been well experienced in catering to the needs of trekkers for decades. The foods are served and cooked hygienically, as well the drinking water is safe. Boiled to the right temperatures and filtered, ready for drinking whenever needed.
our one porter can carry a maximum of 25 kg of luggage
Yes. You absolutely can.
Trekking in Kathmandu? No worries! Leave your luggage at the hotel and enjoy a hassle-free adventure. The friendly hotel staff will keep your belongings safe and sound for free. So, say goodbye to heavy loads and hello to carefree trekking!
When you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, our Himalayan Friendly crew will be there to greet you with open arms. They’ll make sure your transition from the airport to your hotel is super smooth. We’re all about starting your journey on a positive note, so you can count on our dedicated team to assist you at every step.
First off, you will be staying at a wonderfully pristine hotel of a three-star status here in Kathmandu Pokhara or any other central place depending on your itinerary. These three-star hotels are known for their excellent service and beautifully clean rooms. They are located in very beautiful areas with easy accessibility to markets and restaurants all to make your stay convenient and enjoyable.
If you’d like to extend your stay, we can help you make the arrangements. Please note that rates may vary depending on the hotel, that is if you decide to extend your stay.
Additionally, if you’re looking for a more luxurious experience, we can assist you with an upgrade to an even better hotel experience. Kathmandu offers a range of beautiful 4 to 5-star hotels to choose from that offer a whole bunch of luxury.
Let us know your preferences, and we’ll ensure you have a fantastic stay. You’ll customize your trip just the way you’d want us to.
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