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16 Days
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Manaslu
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Moderate
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5161m.
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2+ Pax
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Kathmandu
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Kathmandu
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Trekking
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Tea house
Manaslu Circuit Trek: A Journey Around the Mountain of Spirit
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a breathtaking adventure that takes you around the majestic Mount Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest peak at 8,163 meters. This remote and less-traveled route offers stunning mountain views, diverse landscapes, and a deep cultural experience, making it a favorite among trekking enthusiasts.
Trip Highlights
- Remote and untouched trek.
- Larke Pass Trek (5167m), the highest point of the trek.
- Rich cultural heritage, lush vegetation, and scenic landscapes.
- Guided tour of cultural heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley.
- The oldest monastery in Sama Gau.
- A stunning view of one of the highest peaks in the world, Mt. Manaslu (81263)
- Abundant wildlife like Himalayan thar, blue sheep, Himalayan marmots, and, if lucky, snow leopards are also seen.
- experience of local food, lifestyles, and Tibetan-influenced culture.
Basic Itinerary
- Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.
- Meet our representative at the terminal after completing immigration formalities.
- Private transfer to your hotel.
- Check-in, freshen up, and rest.
- Optional evening exploration of Thamel and dinner at your leisure.
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Guided half-day city tour including:
- Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
- Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Pashupatinath Temple
- Boudhanath Stupa
- Lunch and short rest.
- Attend trek briefing and gear preparation session.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Hotel
- Early morning departure from Kathmandu.
- Scenic drive via Prithvi Highway.
- Pass terraced fields, rivers, hills, and waterfalls.
- Lunch en route.
- Drive through Arughat to Soti Khola (last stretch is rough road).
- Max Altitude: 730 m / 2,395 ft
- Duration: 7–8 hours
- Distance: 142 km / 88 miles
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse
Begin first day of trekking.
Pass through sal forests and hillside trails.
Cross suspension bridges over Budhi Gandaki River.
Trek through Lapubesi and sandy riverbeds.
Gradual ascent to Machha Khola.
Max Altitude: 850 m / 2,789 ft
Duration: 5–6 hours
Distance: 14 km / 8.6 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
- Follow the river upstream to Khorla Besi.
- Cross multiple suspension bridges.
- Pass villages like Doban and Yaru Phat.
- Climb stone steps to Thado Bharyang.
- Ascend to the village of Jagat.
- Max Altitude: 1,410 m / 4,625 ft
- Duration: 6–7 hours
- Distance: 22.2 km / 13.7 miles
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse
- Descend on stone staircases to the river.
- Ascend to Salleri and Saguleri for views of Shringi Himal.
- Continue through Philim, Lokwa, and Ekle Bhatti.
- Cross several rivers and walk past Sirdibas to reach Deng.
- Max Altitude: 1,804 m / 5,917 ft
- Duration: 6–7 hours
- Distance: 19.9 km / 12.3 miles
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse
.Cross the Budhi Gandaki River via a suspension bridge.
Climb to Rana and then continue westward.
Walk through lush pine and rhododendron forests.
Visit Ghap and ascend to Prok Village.
Final ascent to Namrung.
Max Altitude: 2,630 m / 8,626 ft
Duration: 5–6 hours
Distance: 19.5 km / 12.1 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
- Ascend through dense forests and picturesque farmland.
- Pass Buddhist chortens, prayer flags, and mani walls.
- Walk through Lihi, Sho, and Lho villages.
- Enjoy views of Manaslu, Himal Chuli, and Ganesh Himal.
- Continue past Shyala to reach Sama Gaon.
- Max Altitude: 3,520 m / 11,548 ft
- Duration: 6 hours
- Distance: 17.7 km / 11 miles
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse
- Rest and acclimatization day in Sama Gaon.
- Morning hike to:
- Pungyen Gompa for cultural and scenic experience.
- Birendra Lake and optional hike to Manaslu Base Camp (~4,800m).
- Enjoy panoramic views of surrounding snow-capped peaks.
- Return to Sama Gaon for overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse
- Duration: 5–6 hours (optional)
Begin with a gentle walk through yak pastures and terraced fields.
Trail gradually ascends along the Budhi Gandaki River.
Pass the junction leading to Manaslu Base Camp.
Cross a wooden bridge and climb to Samdo village.
Witness panoramic views of Samdo Peak and the Tibetan borderlands.
Max Altitude: 3,875 m / 12,713 ft
Duration: 4–5 hours
Distance: 17 km / 10.5 miles
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
- Rest and acclimatize to the higher elevation.
- Optional hike to the Tibetan border viewpoint (4,900m).
- Enjoy fantastic views of Mt. Manaslu, Simnang Himal, and others.
- Return to Samdo for lunch and relax for the remainder of the day.
- Prepare for the challenging Larkya La pass trek.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse
- Trek begins with a descent and crosses a wooden bridge over the Budhi Gandaki.
- Gradual climb through barren terrain to Larkya Phedi (Dharamsala).
- Limited teahouses, basic accommodations available.
- Early dinner and rest for next day's pass crossing.
- Max Altitude: 4,460 m / 14,632 ft
- Duration: 4–5 hours
- Distance: 11.7 km / 7.3 miles
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation: Teahouse (basic lodge)
Start early before sunrise to cross Larkya La Pass, the highest point of the trek.
Long and challenging ascent, rewarded with stunning views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II.
After crossing the pass, descend steeply to Bimthang.
One of the most scenic trekking days on the circuit.
Descend through alpine meadows, rhododendron forests, and small streams.
Cross the Dudh Khola River on a wooden bridge.
Pass through Karche and Gho villages.
Continue trek to Tilije, a Gurung settlement.
- Trek downhill from Tilije to Dharapani.
- Join the Annapurna Circuit trail at Dharapani checkpoint.
- From here, board a jeep or bus to Besisahar.
- Option to drive straight back to Kathmandu (8–9 hours), or overnight at Besisahar.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation: Hotel (Kathmandu or Besisahar)
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your return flight.
- End of the Manaslu Circuit Trek with incredible memories.
- Meals: Breakfast