Manaslu Circuit Trek

20 days

Duration

Demanding

Trip Level

Group Size

5300 m

Max-altitude

The Manaslu is the 8th highest peak on earth and is surrounding by the beautiful Manaslu Conservation Area. Manaslu Circuit Trek is a strenuous trek. It combines the mind-boggling views of the snow-capped mountains such as Manaslu, Himchuli, Ganesh Himal, and Kang Guru. The presence of rocky paths and glaciers make it a fatal yet an equally adventurous trek. So, proper acclimatization is mandatory for the Manaslu circuit trek. A tea house trek is being famous among travelers and accompanied by the warm hospitality of the locals of the regions. But, tourism has flourished along this circuit, and the Manaslu circuit trek no longer requires any camping.

Like most other treks, Manaslu Circuit Trek also follows the Budi Gandaki Valley all the way to start from Arughat. It passes through some pleasant villages, forests, and terraces. Furthermore, it goes towards subtropical to the high arid alpine pastures with excitement and thrill of crossing Larkya La pass, which separates the Annapurna and Manaslu region. The trail goes through the Larkya glacier, but the views of the mountain, as mentioned above, are extraordinary. Indeed, the trek out to the gorgeous meadows and exit to the well-known Annapurna Circuit Trek at Dharapani.

Everything you need to know about the Manaslu circuit trek itinerary, which possesses complete information together with its notable attractions: besides, various viewpoints, monasteries, gompas are the main attractions of the Manaslu circuit trek. So, it makes Manaslu circuit trekking is one of the unforgettable treks of Nepal. The whole region mostly has a Buddhist influence and is beautifully adorned with prayer flags. However, Hindus also reside in these areas in perfect harmony with the Buddhist. The trek can be completed with no trouble and full contentment besides the help of proper acclimatization and know how’s of the area.

Manaslu Circuit Trek: Itinerary & facts

Trekking around Manaslu (the world’s 8th highest mountain) and it’s Base Camp

A side trip to Pungent Gumpa, Manaslu Base Camp or Birendra Lake from Sama Gaon

Spectacular scenery, really admirable but a lifetime experience

Walking through the subtropical to arid high Himalayan alpine pastures

Brief Itinerary

Days	Destinations	Altitude	Durations
1.	Arrival in Kathmandu	1350 m
2.	Trek preparation & sightseeing
3.	Drive to Arughat	710 m	7h30 drive
4.	Laphubensi	900 m	6h00 walk
5.	Dovan	1000 m	6h30 walk
6.	Philim	1530 m	7h00 walk
7.	Bihi Phedi	1870 m	7h00 walk
8.	Namrung	2630 m	6h30 walk
9.	Lho Gaon	3130 m	4h00 walk
10.	Sama Gaon	3530 m	4h00 walk
11.	Acclimatization day!
12.	Samdo	3860 m	3h40 walk
13.	Dharma Shala	4460 m	4h00 walk
14.	Bhimthang via Larkya pass (5218 m)	3800 m	8h00 walk
15.	Dharapani	1960 m	7h30 walk
16.	Bensishahar by jeep		3h30 drive
17.	Kathmandu		6h00 drive
18.	Free day
19.	Departure

We recommend extending your journey for another week if you have time by adding the side trip to the Tsum valley. Tsum Valley is even further off-beat than the main Manaslu Trek trail.

Are you involved in this trip or want to see how it can be tailored to suit your needs? We can also organize a private trek for you and your travel partners. Please get in touch here to start planning a private trek.

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit the heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by a pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and other team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment, and nature of peak climbing and other necessary information

Day 3: Kathmandu – Arughat (710 m) 8h00 drive.

The day of the departure to the Arughat is by local bus. A regarding drive through the countryside of Nepal will enjoy the mountain scenery, forests, beautiful landscapes, and villages and get Arughat in the late afternoon.

Day 4: Arughat – Labubensi (900 m): 6h00 walk.

The First Day of the trek, walking through the new construction rough road to Sotikhola. Then we cross a bridge trek through the forests along the Budi Gandaki River, passing by several villages, rice fields, and waterfalls and get Labu Bensi.

Day 5: Labubensi – Khorla Bensi (970 m) 6h00 walk.

After breakfast in the morning, we head to Khorla Bensi, passing by rocky trail, descend to Budi Gandaki river bank, walk along the sand, then climb aside and down to cross a suspension bridge to reach Machhakhola and some up and down get Khorla Bbensi.

Day 6: Khorla Bensi – Jagat (1400 m)

The trail goes to along the Budi Gandaki River Bank few more ascends and descends come to a small Hot spring in Tatopani. After crossing a suspension bridge, take over another ridge and get Dovan and Yaru Phant. We cross a suspension bridge of Yaru Khola then climb up the well-managed stone stairs. Finally, we get Jagat in the lap of the river.

Day 7: Jagat – Deng (1,804 m): 6h00 walk.

After checking the entry permit, the trail goes to Deng traversing several villages, settlements, waterfalls, and crossing suspension bridges along the trail.

Day 8: Deng – Namrung (2630 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual, like other days, we head to Namrung. After a short walk, crosses a suspension bridge in Deng crossing over small settlements Rana and Bihi and pleasant walk to Ghap. We further cross Budi Gandaki River several times; it comes across many monasteries on the trail. Finally, cross over a bridge a little walk to climb up to get Namrung.

Day 9: Namrung – Samagaon (3530 m) 6h00 walk.

Early morning, after breakfast, we left the Namrung, an important viewpoint for Ganesh Himal and Siringi Himal in Nupra valley. The trail leads to Samagaon passing by several Tibetan villages with their primitive culture and peoples, Chhortens, monasteries as well as massif views of Manaslu en route.

Day 10: Samagaon – Acclimatization day!

Samagoan is an ancient Tibetan village, where we spend a day for rest and acclimatization. The village is enriched in culture and typical settlements. This village is considered first base camp for the Manaslu expedition. This day you allow exploring Birendra Lake, Pungen monastery, and village.

Day 11: Samagaon – Samdo (3860 m): 4h00 walk.

Today, we walk along the Budi Gandaki River in Tibetan Plateau, passing by several mani walls en route. Finally, we get Samdo.

Day 12: Rest Day in Samdo.

Rest day in Samdo, set up your proper acclimatization. The day allows you to discover desert valley in Tibet border and hiking opportunities above the village.

Day 13: Samdo – Dharamsala (4460 m) 4h00 walk.

Exploring the wilderness of Tibet border, we continue to walk to Larkya Base Camp and known as Dharamshala also. Today is a short day trek to Dharmashala enough time for acclimatization. There is the stone that made the house not a lodge but a kind of shelter called Dharmashala.

Day 14: Dharamsala – Bhimthang (3800 m) 8h00 walk.

A short climb after we enter a valley on the north side of Larkya Glacier. Horizontally, walk along the alpine valley leads Larkya – La at 5,218 m reward pristine mountain scenery of Annapurna and Ganesh Himal range, then long descend to Bhimthang.

Day 15: Bimthang – Tilije (2300 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual, like other days, we start our trek in the early morning. Once, enjoy with great views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Himlung Himal. We descend towards Tilje, passing through the high pasture, rivers, and rhododendron forests. Finally, get to Tilije.

Day 16: Tilije – Tal (1700 m) 6h00 walk.

After exploring the upper Manang villages that lead you to join to Annapurna Circuit Treks part at Dharapani passing by beautiful villages, stones paved trail, mani walls, and Chhortens, then take a trail along Marsyangdi River to Taal.

Day 17: Taal – Bahun Danda (1340 m) 6h00 walk.

After crossing a suspension bridge, come across Chamje. And the trail goes along the Marsyandi River valley, which opens beautiful landscapes, villages, and dense forest of pines to Shyange. Then once across a suspension bridge over Marsyangdi River, take a trail in the Marijuana field at Ghermu Phant continues to walk through the small villages, waterfalls, steep climb vertical rock-face getting Bahun-Danda.

Day 18: Bahun-Danda – Bensishahar (900 m) 6h00 walk.

The last day of the walk that leads Bensi Shahar passing by the small village of Ngadi in Marsyangdi Valley get to Bulbule and walk along the road to Beshishahar.

Day 19: Bensi Shahar – Kathmandu (1350 m) 6h00 drive

This is a scenic drive passing through the several villages, rice fields, vegetation, the river as well as beautiful mountains and gets in Kathmandu in the afternoon.

Day 20: Final Departure

A representative from Himalayan Exploration Treks will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

DEPARTURE/RETURN

Kathmandu International Airport.

DEPARTURE

Please report at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Hotel/Airport transfer

Accommodations in Kathmandu with breakfast

All accommodations and all meals during the treks

All necessary documentation and permits

All ground transportation (as per mention in itinerary)

Professional guide and porters

A First Aid Kits

Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare

Nepal Visa fee (advice to take accurate amount)

Meals in Kathmandu (except breakfast)

Personal Expenses e.g. phone calls, laundry, bar bills & extra porters

Travel Insurance

Gratuity for Guide and Porter

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Manaslu Circuit Trek: Itinerary & facts