Are you on a quest for an incredible trekking experience? Do you want to trek a less travelled path but still with the luxury of tea-houses? Then the Manaslu trek is just right for you, and in our view, definitely one of Nepal's best treks! Many tea-houses have been built along the route in ... Read More
“Manaslu Circuit Trek is a really nice trek with beautiful scenery and just demanding enough to make it also a hiking adventure. It is also easily doable to carry your own backpack. However I did not have the greatest time since I am a solo woman traveller and I booked a group tour only to find out one day before when I asked that I am the only one who will go with just the guide (they would not have offered me this information by themselves). I do not recommend to do the same. I normally travel a lot on my own but it was really lonely and I sometimes did not feel comfortable alone with the guide. You will not meet many other hikers (at least I did not) and if feels weird if you are always eating and sitting on your own having nothing to do when it's dark early and already cold outside. Otherwise from sleeping arrangement over food everything went well. Just make sure your not alone and have a group to go with (actually from the manaslu rules you should be at least 2 pple and a guide to get the permit apparently the agency must have gotten a "ghost" permit without informing me I just learned about that rule while coming back to kathmandu, which I also think it is not nice to not inform me of me beeing actually illegal).”
“I did this trek with my gf in May 2018. We landed in Kathmandu and waited 1 more day to organize our permits by the company. All the services were provided by the company as promised. The price was very reasonable comparing to many other agencies.”
Great trip because of awesome guide, difficult trekking in off season
Reviewed Tour: Manaslu Trek - 12 Days
AnonymousAt
4 - Very Good
“The Manaslu 12 day was a true adventure! We did the trek during the off season in July. Our guide facilitated the details of our trip seamlessly so it went as well as possible considering we had quite a bit of rain during the trek. There was also a lot of cloud cover so the mountain views were not what we expected, especially at Larke pass. The first couple days of travel were tough with a 12 hour bus ride to the trail head (longer than normal due to steep dirt road and mud)- I recommend opting to hire a private jeep starting in Gorkka if you can. On the first 2 days of hiking, sections of the road were under heavy construction, combined with landslides overnight made our footing slippery, steep and frightening at times. Our guide helped us navigate it safely. After those first few days the footing improved a lot and we had gorgeous waterfall views and pleasant conditions. The tea house accommodations were varied. Most were basic with the essentials and neat. Most had cold showers. The food was excellent almost everywhere (because it's off season and they only had to cook for our small group). A few tea houses were stunning (Dyang and Namrung) and a couple were no ideal (Daramasala near Larke). Our lunch stops we're great too overall. In general, I would try to do this trek NOT in the off season. This company is great. Have fun!”
“We were two guys doing the "around Manaslu trek" and be had an absolute blast! Wonderful trails, great guide and all of the the permits an logistics were taken care off. Definitely recommend this to anyone who wants an adventurous vacation!”
“Great experience! Very easy company to work with! Good guides and good support on trek in hard-to-access environments. Competitive pricing and friendly staff. Highly recommend!”
“My friend and I ended up with Unique Adventures and our guide, Raju, for our first Himalayan trek (first major high altitude trek). Kumi (owner) and Raju were consummate professionals - no messing us about, they did their utmost to make the trek affordable, safe, and enjoyable in every way. Raju remains perfectly serious on the trail but lightens up immediately once in camp, never drinks, smokes or does anything to impair his abilities. One of a kind guide. One of a kind trek with gorgeous sights and fewer people. Highly recommend. We’ll be back with them for our next trip.”
“We went at the start of Mai and had great weather and good views of the mountains. A lot of rain during the nights, but that was no problem. The trekking itself was amazing. The scenery you see is so much more diverse than I expected. Beautiful! I found some days pretty heavy, eventough I live in Austria and I am used to long hikes. But still, I managed and absolutely enjoyed it.”
“Great experience. If you're not afraid of the somewhat basic lodging conditions, you'll not be disapointed. Landscapes are so dramatics, with so many nice little villages and not a lot of trekkers on it. Do it before it becomes too popular (which it will be soon, I'm afraid!)”
Are you on a quest for an incredible trekking experience? Do you want to trek a less travelled path but still with the luxury of tea-houses? Then the Manaslu trek is just right for you, and in our view, definitely one of Nepal's best treks! Many tea-houses have been built along the route in the last few years making this the trek to go on before it becomes too popular and starts getting ‘touristy’. The Manaslu trek lies northwest of Kathmandu, only a 9-hour bus ride away. The trek circumnavigates the world’s 8th highest mountain Mt Manaslu at 8156 meters above sea level.
Amazing view of Ganesh Himal
Hiker trekking in the Manaslu region
Hiker striking pose in the Manaslu region
Mount Manaslu
Soti Khola (710 m), which is 9 hours from Kathmandu by road is the starting point for the Manaslu trek and also its lowest point. The highest point is at the Larkya La Pass at an altitude of 5220 meters. The trek offers spectacular views of Mt. Himalchuli (7893 m), Mt. Ngadi Chu (7871 m) and Mt. Ganesh Himal (7422 m), not to mention Mount Manaslu.
This is an absolutely amazing trekking route with untouched landscapes. Along the way you will pass through lots of local villages, waterfalls, beautiful pine forests, Buddhist monuments and monasteries. The entire Manaslu trek is filled with spectacular views. The trail itself keeps on changing from narrow trails hacked into cliffs, broad walking paths in the middle of pine forests, to dried-out river banks.
The trekking trail runs through the Manaslu Conservation Area was which established in 1998. It covers an area of 1663 square kilometers and harbors a mosaic of habitats for 33 species of mammals, 110 species of birds, 11 species of butterflies, and 3 species of reptiles. You will be taken through 6 different climatic zones: tropical, subtropical, temperate, sub-alpine, alpine and arctic. The extreme contrasts within this approximately 200 km trail are associated with tremendous differences in topography and precipitation.
This is an adventurous trek of a lifetime where more than once you'll be taken aback by the stunning scenery. Here at Bookmundi we highly recommend the Manaslu Trek - and do believe that it indeed is one of Nepal's best treks.
Manaslu - Trek Facts
Trek Difficulty:
Level 4 - Difficult
Trek Duration:
14 Days
Remoteness:
Remote - Very Remote
Max Altitude:
5220 Meters while crossing the Larke Pass
Accommodation:
Teahouses / Guesthouses / Lodges
Best Season:
Mar-May, Oct-Nov
Transport To/From Trek:
Bus
Permits Required:
Restricted Area Permit (which means that you can’t do the trek alone and will need to hire a licensed trekking guide)
Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) Permit
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit
Manaslu trek map
Manaslu Trek - Trekking Itinerary
Mount Manaslu
The following is a sample itinerary. It may vary slightly depending on the final trekking agency you choose to go with:
Day 01: Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710 m) 8-9 hours
Day 02: Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900 m) 5 - 6 hours
Day 03: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340 m) 6 hours
Day 04: Jagat to Philim (1700 m) 5 hours
Day 05: Philim to Deng (2095 m) 6 hours
Day 06: Deng to Namrung (2900 m) 6 hours
Day 07: Namrung to Samagaon (3500 m) 6 hours
Day 08: Acclimatization day at Samagaon 3-4 hours
Day 09: Samagaon to Samdo (3690 m) 3 hours
Day 10: Samdo to Dharmashala (4450 m) 4 hours
Day 11: Dharmashala to Bhimphedi via Larkya La pass (5220 m) 8 hours
Day 12: Bhimphedi to Tilje (2300 m) 5 hours
Day 13: Tilje to Chamje (1410 m) 7 hours
Day 14: Chamje to Kathmandu (1400 m) 8 hours
Alternate Routes:
You can complete the standard Manaslu trek in 14 days. If you wish for more adventure, you can also add the Tsum Valley trek to your Manaslu itinerary. This will add another 6 days to your trip but is well worth it if you have the time. Tsum valley is a beautiful place with strong Tibetan culture. It was a restricted area that has only been open for trekking since 2008. In addition to the three permits, you will need a Tsum Valley Special Permit if you decide to do the Tsum Valley Trek.
This trek can be done in the in the counter-clockwise direction as well but it might take longer. The reason for this is that this direction has steeper ascents which results in slower climb. It may also be necessary to take an extra day of acclimatization in Bimthang before crossing over the Larkya La Pass.
Hiker on the Manaslu Trek.
All trekking agencies available at bookmundi.com take safety seriously and are assessed on their safety standards after every trek, via trekkers’ feedback. They will therefore go through safety procedures with you during your pre-trek meeting. However, please note the following particulars for the Manaslu trek:
The Manaslu Trek is a high altitude trek and therefore careful acclimatization is needed. The day of crossing the Larke Pass is hard. Please start early, and carry plenty of water and food, and please wear warm clothes also.
In conclusion, if you love scenic treks and are prepared for some difficult ascent, then the Manaslu Trek is a great option for you. Bookmundi invites you to embark on this magical trek.
Download Trek GuideEnter your email to download a complete guide for the
Manaslu trek .
Trek Guide has been downloaded
{{pdfemailError}}
Like most websites our website uses cookies to remember your settings to help provide you with the best experience we can. Read more about cookies here.
Here’s a quick overview of how our Travel Expert Service Works:
1 We connect you with a hand-picked and qualified travel expert who can match your trip requirements. The advantage of working directly through a travel expert is that you get the best and unfiltered advice from the very beginning.
2 The travel expert will help you with creating and customising a trip for you. If you have any questions or concerns relating to the trip, the travel expert will also be able to help you with those.
3 When you feel that your trip is exactly per your wish, you'll be able to book the entire trip here on Bookmundi.
New customer enquiry by {{getFirstName(activeuser)}}:
No of people:{{myRequest.no_of_adults > 0 && myRequest.no_of_children > 0?' and ':''}}
{{myCurrentRequest.group_type=='Single'?'1 Person':myCurrentRequest.group_type=='Couple'?'2 People':''}}
Travel period:{{myRequest.start_date | readableDate}} to
{{myRequest.end_date | readableDate}}{{myRequest.departure_month}}
Yet to be decided
Trip duration:Yet to be decided
Trip duration:
{{myRequest.duration}}
Trip duration:
Tour type:{{myRequest.tourtype | tourtypefullName}}
Here’s a quick overview of how our Travel Expert Service Works:
1 We connect you with a hand-picked and qualified travel expert who can match your trip requirements. The advantage of working directly through a travel expert is that you get the best and unfiltered advice from the very beginning.
2 The travel expert will help you with creating and customising a trip for you. If you have any questions or concerns relating to the trip, the travel expert will also be able to help you with those.
3 When you feel that your trip is exactly per your wish, you'll be able to book the entire trip here on Bookmundi.
New customer enquiry by {{getFirstName(activeuser)}}:
No of people:{{myRequest.no_of_adults > 0 && myRequest.no_of_children > 0?' and ':''}}
{{myCurrentRequest.group_type=='Single'?'1 Person':myCurrentRequest.group_type=='Couple'?'2 People':''}}
Travel period:{{myRequest.start_date | readableDate}} to
{{myRequest.end_date | readableDate}}{{myRequest.departure_month}}
Yet to be decided
Trip duration:Yet to be decided
Trip duration:
{{myRequest.duration}}
Trip duration:
Tour type:{{myRequest.tourtype | tourtypefullName}}
