Manaslu Circuit Trek
Duration: 14–16 Days
Max Altitude: 5,160m (Larke La Pass)
Trek Grade: Moderate to Challenging
Best Season: March–May & September–November
Group Size: 2–12 people
Start/End Point: Soti Khola to Dharapani (or Besisahar)
Accommodation: Teahouse/Lodge
Trip Highlights
- Trek around Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) – the world’s 8th highest mountain
- Cross the high and scenic Larke La Pass (5,160m)
- Fewer crowds compared to Annapurna/Everest routes
- Unique blend of Tibetan Buddhist and Gurung cultures
- Trek through diverse terrain: subtropical forests, alpine meadows, glacial rivers
From
16 days
Itinerary – 16 days
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu to Soti Khola – 8 hrs
Day 2: Trek to Machha Khola (900m) – 6 hrs
Day 3: Trek to Jagat (1,410m) – 6 hrs
Day 4: Trek to Deng (1,804m) – 6 hrs
Day 5: Trek to Namrung (2,630m) – 6 hrs
Day 6: Trek to Lho (3,180m) – 5 hrs
Day 7: Trek to Sama Gaun (3,530m) – 4 hrs
Day 8: Acclimatization Day in Sama Gaun – Optional hike to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Monastery
Day 9: Trek to Samdo (3,860m) – 3 hrs
Day 10: Acclimatization at Samdo or hike to Tibetan border
Day 11: Trek to Dharamsala (4,460m) – 4 hrs
Day 12: Cross Larke La Pass (5,160m) → Trek to Bimthang (3,590m) – 8–9 hrs
Day 13: Trek to Tilije (2,300m) – 6 hrs
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani → Drive to Besisahar – 6 hrs
Day 15: Drive to Kathmandu – 6 hrs
(Optional) Day 16: Buffer/Rest Day in Kathmandu
Can be shortened by combining drive or adding jeep flights in/out, depending on road/weather.
- Restricted area permit, ACAP & MCAP permits
- Round-trip transport: Kathmandu–Soti Khola & Dharapani–Kathmandu (private/local vehicle)
- Licensed English-speaking guide & porter (1 porter for every 2 trekkers)
- All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Teahouse accommodation en route
- First aid kit, oximeter, safety backup
- Government taxes and trekking agency service charges
- Necessary paperwork and coordination
Cost Includes
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Cost Excludes
- Nepal visa & travel insurance (mandatory)
- Meals in Kathmandu
- Tips for guide and porter
- Personal trekking gear (available for rent)
- Hot showers, Wi-Fi, and charging at lodges
- Extra accommodation or transport due to weather/delays
- Rescue/evacuation costs
Booking Contact
- 9851027514 / 9851066822
- 01- 5902721
- unitedtours3@gmail.com / unitedtours@mail.com.np
What to Pack
- Warm down jacket & sleeping bag
- Good hiking boots & trekking poles
- Layered clothing for temperature variation
- Reusable water bottles & purification tablets
- Sunscreen, lip balm, headlamp