Overview of Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is off the beaten track, with a perfect 14-day itinerary. Mt. Manaslu, at 8163 m, is situated in Gorkha District. It is the 8th-highest mountain in the world. It is reconnoitering the local people’s lifestyle as mountain people. They look like they have Tibetan influence, with their typical culture and religion of Buddhism, such as monasteries, Mani walls, and stupas. You will see the closest view of Mt. Manaslu. It has spectacular views of many snow-white mountains.
The Manaslu Trek is a remote adventure through breathtaking landscapes, Buddhist villages, and diverse wildlife. You’ll enjoy stunning views of Mt. Manaslu, visit monasteries, and cross rivers and suspension bridges. With a rich blend of culture, nature, and spirituality, this 14-day trek requires special permits, including MCAP and ACAP.
Manaslu trekking requires special permits, including MCAP and ACAP permits. They required a minimum of two people in a group. Trekking starts from Arughat Bazar, or Sotikhola, along the Budigandaki River bank and through many typical villages. You should cross many suspension bridges and wooden bridges. You will see many attractions, including nature scenes, wildlife, and flora and fauna. Not only that, but you are walking along lush forests and terraces. There are many community villages. They are farmers and grow some fresh vegetables and crops. They use it for hygienic foods and serve them to their clients.
Samagaon is a nice village for a rest day to acclimatize on the Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is a big village at the base of Mt. Manaslu. Larke Pass is a 5,106-meter-high adventure pass. It is a naturally, culturally, and religiously very beautiful trek and a very combined trek. After crossing Larke Pass, the track goes downward along Bimatang, Goa, and Tilje and joins the eminent trekking route of the Annapurna Circuit in Dharapani. Then, you can catch a vehicle to Besisahar or Kathmandu or keep walking for a few more days until Besisahar. It is a beautiful trekking destination in Nepal.
Manaslu trekking starts with landing at Kathmandu Airport and staying at a standard hotel in Kathmandu. You need to stay an extra day because we need to issue your special Manaslu permit with your original passport. Then, the next day, early in the morning, catch a local bus or private jeep. Kathmandu to Arughat and a bit further till Sotikhola or Machhikhola. Then, your special trekking will begin along beautiful villages and the Budigandaki riverbank. You will cross many villages, such as Machhikhola, Jagat, Philim, Namrung, and Lho, where there is a big monastery and many students of monks, as well as a school of the monastery and learning. You can do the Manaslu circuit trek along with the remote village of Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek. You must extend it a few extra days.
About main Village of Samagaon in Manaslu Trek
Samagaon, where we recommend taking a rest day for great acclimatization to the high pass of Larke La (5106 m/16752 ft). Samagaon has a beautiful old monastery, a typical village, and a tiny lake called Birendra Taal. You can do a day excursion and especially rest here. The most people are Lama and Gurung, who are very religious in Buddhism, and they have many Buddhist monuments such as monasteries, mani walls, stupas, etc. They have their own culture and tradition; they respect guests with warm hospitality. Dharamsala is the highest altitude to stay overnight before crossing the Larke La Pass.
About the High Pass of Larke Pass (5106m)
Larke Pass is an adventure-high pass in the Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is 5106 m (16752 ft) above sea level. It is an open viewing area with a splendid view of Mt. Manaslu (8163 m) and many more peaks. Pass day, ascending is approximately 450 m and takes 3 to 4 hours. We make an easily successful trip by customizing your trip itinerary perfectly, which means taking you slowly. You get enough time to adjust to the high altitude per our itinerary, including an extra day in Samagaon for acclimatization.
Larke La Pass is a long walk; you should start early in the morning, around 5 a.m. It is mostly ascending and descending. Ascending takes 3 to 4 hours, and descending also takes the same, at 3/4 hours. Then, trekking downtown along Bimtang, Goa, and Tilje, Dharapani joined the Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail. And catch a vehicle to Besisahar along Tal, Chyamje, Jagat, Syange, Ngadi, Bulbule, Khudi, and Besisahar. Then, the next day, return to Kathmandu by comfortable bus or private vehicle such as a car, Jeep, or HiAce. You will stay overnight at a standard hotel in Kathmandu.
Unique Nepal Adventure provides excellent and professional trekking guides and helpers. He will brief you every evening after your dinner about the next day's program and share some information about Nepal and relevant news. Both the guide and the porters are extremely friendly and trustworthy. They provide excellent services and help you so much in difficult situations. You can ask a lot of questions without hesitation, and he will elaborate on his knowledge, ideas, and information. Our motto is to make our clients satisfied, and we would like to provide first-class services and make delightful trips.
Lifestyle, culture, tradition, and religion in Manaslu Circuit Trek
Most of the people are of mixed races, such as Lama, Gurung, and others. They have their own culture, traditions, customs, language, dress, and festivals. The people in the mountain area are very religious; they are Buddhist, and every village has Buddhist monasteries. They are farmers; they grow lots of crops and vegetables.
Route of Manaslu trekking or Passing Through Villages
There are many beautiful community villages that you will cross.
Arughat, Sotikhola, Machhikhola, Jagat, Sirdibas, Philim, Deng, Bihi Phedi, Ghap, Namrung, Shyo, Lho, Samagaon (3390m) resting place, Samdo, Dharamsala (4600m), the highest sleeping place, Larke Pass (5160m), Bimtang, Tilje, Dharapani, Taal, Jagat, Ngadi, Bulbule, and Besisahar return to Kathmandu.
Cost of Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit Trek full board package cost is $850 to $900. The packages are all the same; the only difference is the inclusion and exclusion of the Kathmandu Hotel. Which one would you prefer? We provide 3-night stays at tourist-standard hotels with good facilities in the tourist hub at Thamel.
How about lodging and food facilities in the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The Manaslu Circuit Trek has well-managed lodges and neat and clean rooms with beds. They are farmers and grow so many crops and vegetables. Furthermore, they provide local, organic, and hygienic meals with warm hospitality.
How about transportation in the Manaslu Round Trek?
You need to use vehicle transactions before starting and after ending your trek, as mentioned below.
- The airport picks up and drops off a private vehicle.
- Kathmandu to Arughat and a bit further till Machhikhola by local bus or private jeep, as you wish.
- After ending your trek, drive from Dharapani to Besisahar by local jeep.
- Besisahar to Kathmandu by comfortable bus or private vehicle
- We arrange according to your required private or public vehicle.
Attractions: Mountain View from Manaslu Circuit Trek
There are many crystal-clear, white snow peaks in the Manaslu circuit trek.
- Ganesh Himal: 7422 m / 24350 ft.
- Shringi Himal: 7161 m / 23495 ft.
- Himalchuli 7893 m / 25895 ft.
- Nadichuli (Peak 29) 7871 m / 25824 ft.
- Mt. Manaslu: 8163 m / 26782 ft.
- Buddha Himal: 6772 m / 22218 ft.
- Annapurna II: 7937 m / 26040 ft.
- Himlung: 7126 m / 23380 ft.
- Larkya Peak: 6249 m / 20502 ft.
- Lamjung Himal: 6983 m / 22910 ft.
How about lake and river views on the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
There are two lakes and two rivers in the Manaslu trek. The trekking is followed first by the Budi Gandaki River, then, after the Larke Pass, by the Marshyangdi River in the Annapurna region. You will see two beautiful lakes, Birendra Lake and Ponkar Lake, and the huge glacier of Manaslu.
Do we need to issue any entry permits for the Manaslu Trek?
Yes, we must issue some permits to visit the Manaslu round trip. You need to issue a Manaslu special permit to a minimum of two people in a group, and the Immigration Department of the Nepal Government issues it. We need your original passport with passport-size photos. Anyway, we arranged a single permit as well. If you do not issue the permits, they will not allow you to visit there. Don’t worry; we are here to assist you. We issue all permits and arrange everything, and our guide will manage it during the trek. After the trek ends, your trek guide will give you all your permits. Here are the needed permits:
- Manaslu Special Permit: Dec to Sep, US$75, and Oct and Nov, US$100.
- MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project): Nrs. 3000/-
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project): Nrs. 3000/-
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System): Nrs. 2000/-
When is the best time to visit the Manaslu Trek?
The best time to visit the Manaslu Circuit Trek is during autumn (October to December) and spring (March to May). These months offer clear skies and pleasant temperatures, ideal for enjoying stunning views of the snow-capped peaks.
While trekking is possible in the monsoon season (June to August), frequent rain and clouds can block the views and hinder your experience.
Winter (December to February) presents challenges due to heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. The pass may be covered in snow and ice, requiring proper gear and physical fitness to navigate safely.
- Autumn Season: September, October, and November
- Spring Season: March, April, and May
- Monsoon Season: June, July, and August
- Winter Season: December, January, and February
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