Ram was an exceptional guide on our Manaslu Circuit trek. His knowledge of the region, professionalism, and warm personality enhanced our experience. He ensured our safety and well-being, making us feel like a family. Ram’s passion for the environment and local culture added depth to our journey. We highly recommend Ram as your guide in Nepal. Thank you, Ram, for an unforgettable adventure!
By Filip P
Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is remote in the Himalaya, which includes a circuit of Mount Manaslu (8163m) as well as the Larkya La Pass (5106m), which is the highest pass we will reach on this trek. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is not as crowded as the treks to Everest or Annapurna and gives trekkers the chance to find solitude and experience vast wildernesses of Nepal, providing a genuine spirit of adventure. For those trekkers who wish to be beyond the touristy treks of Nepal and see what the country truly has to offer, this trek offers the opportunity to do just that.
Read our 30 reviews on Tripadvisor (opens in a new tab)- Duration
- 15 Days
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Max. altitude
- 5167 m
- Best season
- Sep-Dec, Mar-Apr
- Region
- Manaslu
- Activity
- Trekking
Overview
Manaslu Circuit Trek Highlights:
- You will complete the entire circuit of Manaslu, the 8th-tallest mountain in the world, while enjoying the grandeur of the Himalayas but avoiding the crowds.
- Pass through quiet mountain villages, where daily life still follows old rhythms and Tibetan-influenced culture feels lived in, not staged.
- You will begin the trek along the warm river basin of terraced agriculture and then climb up through the cooler forest areas and eventually reach the harsh, high valley on the Tibetan side of the border.
- You will trek through lush forests of pine trees and beautiful rhododendrons that will be in full bloom in spring and will provide you with an extremely tranquil and colorful environment.
- Cross Larkya La Pass (5,106 m), the toughest and most rewarding day of the trek, with wide views and a real sense of accomplishment at the top.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Overview
Throughout this trip, you will be walking through river valleys and forests of pine and rhododendron trees with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the stunning views of the mountains and valleys that surround you. You will pass through many traditional Tibetan villages along the way, where people live a simple lifestyle much like their ancestors have for many generations.
Because Manaslu is a restricted trekking area, all travelers need to obtain a trekking permit from the Government of Nepal. These permits must be arranged through a licensed agency, such as Himalayan Friendly, which can also handle logistics, teahouse bookings, and provide local guidance along the trail. You can also check the official permit fees and updates to plan your budget accurately.
Why Book the 15-Day Manaslu Circuit Trek With Himalayan Friendly?
Experienced Local Guides: Founded by Ram Kumar Ghale, a licensed trekking guide with 8+ years of Himalayan experience, the team has led 150+ treks and assisted 300+ international travelers safely through Nepal’s mountains.
Personalized Trip Briefing – Upon arriving in Kathmandu, we provide you with a detailed and personalized trip briefing that will include acclimatization and safety tips and everything that is needed to prepare for your trek.
24/7 Support: Our multilingual guides are available by WhatsApp and email should you have any questions or concerns during the planning and completion of your trek.
Seamless Airport Transfers: Enjoy private transfers both to and from the airport in Kathmandu, ensuring all your travel to and from Nepal is completely hassle-free.
Trek Gear Provided: Essentials like sleeping bags and down jackets are provided by us, with optional items like micro spikes for $5 or other gear for $5. Book a porter and get a waterproof Himalayan-friendly duffle bag—yours to keep.
Safety & Peace of Mind: From planning Larkya La Pass crossings to managing high-altitude challenges, Himalayan Friendly ensures a safe, organized, and unforgettable journey.
Manaslu Circuit Trek 15-day Itinerary
The 15-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary takes you through remote villages, dense forests, and high mountain passes, giving you a real sense of Nepal’s wild Himalayas. The trek begins by following trails through Philim, Deng, Namrung, and Lo-Gaon, where the air turns cooler, and the scenery becomes more dramatic with each step.
As you climb higher to Sama Gaon, the main settlement of Upper Manaslu, you will be able to view the magnificent Mt. Manaslu first-hand as you walk through the terraced farming area and Buddhist settlements. As a stopover to allow for rest, Sama Gaon is where you will acclimatize before the next phase of your trek into higher elevations.
The trek continues from Sama Gaon onward to Dharamsala (the base of the significant Larkya La Pass trek). Upon ascent to the Larkya La Pass at the beginning of the following morning, it becomes the crowning point of your expedition. At almost 5,100m in elevation, you will find yourself encompassed by towering peaks of snow, a sight to behold that validates the efforts of the climb to reach this location.
After crossing Larkya La Pass, your foothold will begin to head downhill toward the Manang region, travelling through Bhim-Phedi, the Gho countryside, and eventually concluding at Dharapani, a picturesque village located on the halfway point of the Annapurna and Manaslu circuits.
The trek concludes with a scenic drive from Dharapani back to Kathmandu via Besisahar, leaving you with lasting memories of the quiet villages, stunning mountain landscapes, and the adventure of the Manaslu Circuit Trek in 15 days.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
1,320 mUpon 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.
- Altitude
- 1,320 m
- Accommodation
- 3 Start Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 2
In Kathmandu with optional sightseeing tour and trek preparations.
1,320 mAn 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.
- Altitude
- 1,320 m
- Accommodation
- 3 Start Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3
Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet (166 km / 103 miles) approx. 07-08 hours journey.
900 m / 2,952 feetAn 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.
- Altitude
- 900 m / 2,952 feet
- Accommodation
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Day 4
Trek to Jagat 1,340 m via Dovan 1,070 m-07 hours.
1,070 mMorning 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.
- Altitude
- 1,070 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 5
Trek to Deng 1,860 m via Philim village-06 hours.
1,860 mAfter 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.- Altitude
- 1,860 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 6
Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m-07 hours.
3,180 mToday 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.
- Altitude
- 3,180 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 7
Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,500 m /11, 480 feet-06 hours.
3,500 mEnjoy 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.
- Altitude
- 3,500 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 8
At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and excursion.
3,500 mA 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.
- Altitude
- 3,500 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 9
Trek to Samdo 3,875 m -05 hours.
3,875 mFrom 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.
- Altitude
- 3,875 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 10
Trek to Dharmasala 4, 450 m /14, 596 feet-04 hours.
4, 450 mAfter 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.
- Altitude
- 4, 450 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 11
Trek to Bhimthang 3,590 m via Larke-La Pass 5,106 m -08 hours.
3,590 mOur 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.
- Altitude
- 3,590 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 12
Trek to Gho 2,535 m- 04 hrs.
2,535 mFollow 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.
- Altitude
- 2,535 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 13
Trek to Dharapani village 1,820 m, drive to Bhesishar 760 m -06 hrs.
1,820 mAfter 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.
- Altitude
- 1,820 m
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast with Lunch and Dinner
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Day 14
Drive to Kathmandu-05 hours.
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.
- Accommodation
- Lodge
- Meals
- Bed and Breakfast with Lunch
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Day 15
International departure for homeward bound.
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.
Fixed Departure Dates
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November 1, 2026 to September 15, 2026AvailableUS$1,090 per personBook this date November 1, 2026
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November 15, 2026 to November 20, 2026AvailableUS$1,090 per personBook this date November 15, 2026
What’s Included
Cost includes
- Airport picks up and drops off by the private vehicle.
- Three night accommodation at 3 Star hotel in Kathmandu.
- Transportation from Kathmandu to Soti to Machha Khola (trek start) and from Dharapani (trek end) to Kathmandu by public bus.
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with tea or coffee during the trek.
- Best available accommodations during the trek.
- An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek guide.
- Strong and experience porter.
- All necessary paperwork and trekking permits and TIMS.
- Annapurna and Manaslu conservation fees.
- Medical kit (carried by your trek leader).
- An oximeter to measure your oxygen and Pulse level during the trek in the mountain.
- Down jacket and sleeping bag use while trekking.
- Duffel bag use while trekking by carrying your porter.
- Manaslu Trekking map.
Cost excludes
- International flight ticket and Nepal Entry Visa.
- Lunches and dinners in Kathmandu.
- An optional private jeep cost US$200 (Kathmandu – Machhakhola) (Local transportation included in our package).
- Personal expenses Like, (shopping, snacks, bottled water or boiled water, and cold drinks, hot shower, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Tips for the guide and porter.
Useful Info
Accommodation While in Kathmandu
Himalayan Friendly provides accommodation in the comfort of a tourist-standard hotel in Kathmandu. On a 3-star category hotel (Kathmandu Suite Home) in the hub of Kathmandu, in Thamel. One can upgrade the accommodation for 4 or 5-star deluxe standard hotels, on request. Which will be at an extra cost.
The hotel in Kathmandu is booked according to our standard itinerary days, in Kathmandu normally it will be for 3 overnights. Please remember while in Kathmandu it will be on Bed and Breakfast basis. Includes welcome or farewell dinner only.
Lodge Accommodation
At the beginning of the trekking around overnight villages with simple lodges, with basic room accommodation. But clean and cozy on a twin-sharing basis, depending upon trekking seasons. Higher up from Jagat, Deng, and Namrung facilities are good with tourist standards. In Lo and Sama-Gaon, the rooms are good with better rooms.
Most lodges provide a large dining room to keep the rooms warm. But from Sama-Gaon and Samdo at Dharmasala, the lodge offers minimum facilities. Sometimes, trekkers need to sleep in tents close to the lodge, but from Bhimthang onwards to Dharapani, the lodge is better with standard accommodation.
Manaslu Circuit, only a few places have attached baths and toilets. Most lodges have common toilets and bathrooms this is due high altitude and cold climate. The plumbing systems and pipelines freeze in the morning, late afternoon, and nighttime. Nearly all lodges have common baths, one needs to pay extra for using hot showers. The price differs from one village to another, best to ask the price beforehand.
Food on Manaslu Circuit Trek
The food is available in Manaslu Circuit Trekking one can find almost throughout the trek. Starting from Machha-Khola, where lodge accommodations are simple but offer a good food menu. Even choices of food items as per one’s delights with varieties of refreshing hot and cold drinks to enjoy. As the trek heads onwards to higher hills, at Jagat village the entrance to Upper Restricted Areas.
The food is nice with a comprehensive food menu of various choices from continental, Chinese, Tibetan, Indian, and Nepali foods. In some places, one can enjoy Japanese, Mexican, or Korean food items also. But in some places in overnight stops the foods are simple due to the nature of landscape terrains.
As well availability of fresh seasonal vegetables and meat products, but one can enjoy simple meals. Especially the popular and famous Nepali Dal Bhat, a nutritious meal that keeps you stuffed for long hours. But around Namrung, Lo and Sama-Gaon to Samdo the food is the best as these villages are quite large.
Drinking water on the Manaslu Circuit Trek
Drinking water is available in all places, either mineral or bottled water. One can buy from the lodge boiled and filtered water for drinking. On high-altitude walks to keep you fit and able, drinking much water helps and supports acclimatization. Bottled Mineral water can be quite expensive, rather to buying clean boiled water from restaurants.
As for Eco or Responsible Trekking, we do not encourage plastic bottled water as it creates garbage. Not healthy for the environment and Eco Tourism, can be bought only in some rare situations when you are sick and desperate. Trust the above information will thoroughly help the trekkers planning for wonderful Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
Transportation for Manaslu Circuit Trekking
The main importance of the Manaslu Circuit or any other trekking and adventure activities depends upon transportation. To reach the starting point of the trek and at the end of completing the walk on the Manaslu Circuit.
Transportation with Himalayan Friendly and other local companies depends on several people, as well as on budget and standards. As well as traveling luxuriously in the comfort of a private vehicle in a 4WD Jeep or similar mode of transport.
Himalayan Friendly provides various types of transportation as per the booking and request of the client. On lower budget treks for the Manaslu Circuit, it provides local Bus to Maccha-Khola or a 4WD jeep on a sharing basis.
For Manaslu Circuit trekking, an overland journey covering a distance of 160 km/99.5 miles takes more than six hours. Similarly, on the return journey after completing the Manaslu Circuit trek at Dharapani village in the Manang area.
Which is approx. 212 km/132 miles driving distance from Dharapani to Kathmandu and takes more than seven hours.
Traveling using private transportation costs more than the number of people in a group. Where extra costs should be borne by the clients as per the rules and norms of Himalayan Friendly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Manaslu Trek is a Restricted Area?
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.
Is Manaslu Circuit trekking areas protected?
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.
Is it worth joining for 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.
Are electricity available en route trekking in overnight stops?
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.
How are the lodge and food facilities on Manaslu Circuit Trek?
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.
What are the symptoms of altitude sickness?
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.
Can I join Manaslu treks without not enough outdoor or hiking experience?
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.
Is Himalayan Friendly a Government-Authorized Trekking Agency?
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.
What types of shoes should I bring for the treks?
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.
What are the documents required to do this trek?
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.
How many days required for Manaslu circuit Trek?
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.
How far to cover in mileage from start to the end of trekking?
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.
Is drinking water and food safe on Manaslu Circuit Trek?
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.
How much luggage one porter carry?
Our one porter can carry a maximum of 25 kg of luggage
Can I or Can I not leave my luggage in Kathmandu whilst on the trek?
Yes. You absolutely can.
Trekking in Nepal? No worries! You leave your luggage at the hotel in Kathmandu.
Is someone going to pick me up at the airport?
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.
What Our Trekkers Say
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My partner and I did the Manaslu trek with Ram as a guide. It was an amazing adventure with many (literally) breathtaking views. Ram helped us actively with preparing for the trek, which was very helpful. Also during the trek he was a reliable, thoughtful and flexible guide, who let us decide our own pace and ittinary. He even brought fruit for the entire 14 days of the trek! If you are looking for a guide who is engaging in deep conversations at lunch/dinner and tells you everything there is to know about the Manaslu surroundings, Ram might not be the most straightforward option. But he is definitely a reliable, kind guide who we can recommend!
By Tomas van den Broeke
I recently had a great trek in the Langtang Valley with Ram as my guide and Binod as my porter. Ram was great with a flexible trek to go at my own slow pace and to enjoy the scenery and environment. I felt secure with Ram in tackling challenging parts of the trail.
We met in Kathmandu before the trek and travelled by private jeep to and from the trail, organised by Ram. We had an unconvential starting point for our trek and we all adapted to the change. It was great to see some of the quieter villages and teahouses off the main Langtang Valley trail.
It was a highlight to visit Kyanjin Gompa and I really loved the teahouse in Langtang. Afternoons taking photos, resting, or drinking tea with a book were great ways to relax. I had a great time challenging myself with the company of Ram and Binod.
By Katrina McAlpine
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