Manaslu Circuit Trek-14 days

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Trekking and Hiking Guided and Escorted Customizable

Carbon neutral

14 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

10 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

10 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

5160mHighest point reached

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Cross one of the highest passes in the world - at Larkya La Pass at 5,106 meters.

Abundant wildlife including Blue Sheep, Mountain Goat, Himalayan Marmots,Snow Leopard.

Stunning view of the highest peaks in the world- Manaslu, Annapurna II & Cheo Himal.

Closely inspect the life of Nuri people- typical denizens of the region.

Manaslu Circuit Trek-14 days

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What's Included

Airport picks up & drop by private vehicle to hotel.Transportation from Kathmandu to Soti Khola and Tilije to Kathmandu vai Public bus.Necessary paperwork and Trekking Permits fee (ACAP, MCAP and Manaslu Special Permit)Accommodation during trek and Meal (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea)Licensed English or Chinese or Korean or Hindi along with Nepali speaking Friendly trekking guide.Coverage of Guides including their Meals, Insurance, Salary, Lodging, transportation and other necessary equipment.Aarogya PC-303 Portable Vital Signs Monitor Health Device by guideSleeping bag, down jackets and trekking map, if necessary.Emergency Evacuation Assistance Service (The cost of the helicopter, hospital and necessary transport are not payable by the company).A nation-wide operated Mobile SIM Card and a map of the trekking region.Welcome or farewell dinner in Kathmandu at a cultural restaurant (complimentary)."One well-experienced, English-speaking assistant guide will be provided for groups of more than 5 person

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Itinerary

For adventurers drawn to the unbeaten path, the "Manaslu Circuit Trek-14 days" offers a moderately challenging journey through one of Nepal’s most pristine trekking regions. This trip covers approximately 177 kilometers, winding through lush forests, alpine vistas, and traditional villages—all beneath the shadow of the majestic Larkya La Pass at 5,160 meters.

Along the way, you’ll experience the unique blend of Indo-Aryan, Magar, Gurung, and Tamang cultures, with strong Tibetan Buddhist influences evident in festivals, monasteries, and the daily lives of the Nuri people near the Tibetan border. Marvel at the region’s untamed beauty—rivers, waterfalls, rare Himalayan flora and fauna—while enjoying the camaraderie of like-minded trekkers.

What makes this trek truly special is its off-the-beaten-track appeal: the route remains less crowded than other circuits, giving you space to connect with both nature and local traditions. As a bonus, the annual Manaslu Mountain Trail Race draws trail runners from around the globe, adding an extra dash of excitement to this spectacular trekking adventure.

day 1 - Kathmandu to Soti Khola (710m)

Your guide will pick you up at 8:00 am and we will start our 8-hour drive to

Arughat. The first four hours to Dhading Besi, the district headquarters of Dhading (1050m), is on paved roads, but for the section to Arughat, we will be driving on a rougher surface. From

Arughat we drive another 1.5 hrs to Soti Khola by public jeep.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Lunch, Dinner

day 2 - Soti Khola to Machha Khola (900m)

After crossing the Machha River and Khrolabesi, we will pass through the hot springs at

Tatopani. The trail follows a forested area until we cross Dovan Khola. We then make our way

to Budhi Gandaki Valley. As the elevation increases, the scenery undergoes a complete transformation, with white sandy areas along the riverside.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 3 - Jagat to Deng (2095m)

Today we will scramble steeply up into a spectacular trail before descending to cross the river.

We pass through some small settlements and then climb to an impressive valley. There we will

encounter Mani stones (prayer stones) carved into wayside rocks - a sign that we are entering

Tibetan territory.

In the afternoon, we take a side excursion to the small settlement of Prok - a two hour round trip.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 4 - Deng to Namrung (2600m)

Today’s trail passes through Ghap (2380m). We will be walking through west of Budhi Gandaki and crossing some waterfalls and Sringri khola on a funky suspension bridge. The trail then climbs steeply and traverses above Budhi Gandaki. The trail passes through a Kani with intricate, well-preserved paintings. On the trail, we may encounter some colourful birds including Dhafe. The trail climbs alongside the river, past two long Mani walls and the waterfalls. As we cross the Rhododendron forest before finally reaching Namring, we will be able to spot grey Langure monkeys swinging from branch to branch.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 5 - Namrung to Sama Gaon (3390m)

Beyond Namrung, the trek enters into upper Nupri where the dialect changes to a form of Tibetan style and most people dress in chubas, the Tibetan style of wrapping around cloak. The trail leaves the village through a Kani and makes a long sweep into a wooded canyon and crossing the Hiran Khola on a double span cantilever bridge. One can now capture a spectacular sight of Manaslu, Manaslu North (7157m) and Naike Peak (5515m).

The trail will pass through Lho (3080m), Syala (3350m) and we will have to cross a ridge and trek in and out of the canyon of the Thosang khola. We will then descend onto a rock-strewn moraine and reach Sama Gaon.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 6 - Rest day and acclimatization day at Sama Gaon (3870m)

Today we can visit the Pungyen Gumba. We'll enjoy the sight of thousands of mani stones with Buddhist texts and pictures and the Sherpa women clad in traditional clothes and ornaments. On a little hill near the Sama village is an old Gompa (Pungyen Gompa), a monastery with great views of the glacier.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Sama Gaon to Samdo (3690m)

As we continue on with our trek, the valley begins to widen. The route is an easy trail on a shelf above the river past juniper and birch forests and the stone huts of Kermo kharka. From a stone arch, you will be able to see a large white Kani. It gives an illusion of being close but will take you a long time to reach the Kani before reaching Samdo. Samdo is at the junction of three valleys.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m)

The trail descends into a wide, gentle land from Samdo, past many fields to a large Mani wall and a stone archway. After more than an hour of walking the trail becomes indistinct. We will be staying high on the trail that crosses the top of the two large ravines. Watch for the unique blue sheep as the trail gets steeper and climbs the side of a ridge to about 4460m.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 9 - Dharmasala to Larkya pas via Larkya pass (5016m)

The trek today will test one's endurance level and patience. We will trek to Bhimthang by crossing the Larkya pass. It might take 4 to 5 hours from Dharmasala to Larkya La and it is recommended to make an early start in order to cross the pass safely. It can be extremely cold and windy during the climb. However, the views are tremendous.

The peaks seen to the west of the pass are Himlung (7030m), Kanggure (6981m) and Annapurna Second (7937m). The trail then descends along the top of a moraine to the west and drops steeply and traverses screed slopes to alongside a set of steep, rough switchbacks. Once off the top the trail crosses the moraine and descends more gently. The trail becomes easier, descending along the grassy moraine to a small meadow. The trail heads down to a large meadow, a Mani wall and a small rest house; we reached Bhimthang, which in Tibetan means “Plain of Sand”

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 10 - Bhimthang to Tilije (2300m)

The trail descends from Bhimthang and crosses a glacial steam. The next two days’ walk follows on an ancient salt-trading route. We will be climbing over the side of the moraine and descending into a beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. The trail cuts across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge decorated with prayer flags. We will be proceeding through fields over a clear stream, past houses and more fields interspersed with rhododendron and oak forests. We will leave Tilije and walk up to Tal.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 11 - Rest day Tal

The day trek of about 5 hours follows the trail downstream of Marshyangdi River, passing through the scattered villages to reach Tal village. We will be climbing over the side of the moraine and descending into a beautiful pine and rhododendron forest. The trail cuts across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge decorated with prayer flags.

We will then head through fields over a clear stream, past houses and more fields interspersed with rhododendron and oak forests. We will leave Tilije and walk down Jagat.

Duration:4 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 12 - Tal to Jagat (1300m)

Today the trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Chamje and Himal Pani We then cross the bridge over Dudh Khola and climb up through a chorten-shaped arch, pass a mani wall and reach the Thonje village. At the village, we go through a police checkpoint and continue to Dharapani. We have entered the Annapurna circuit section from Dharapani.

Further down, we come across Karte village and after quite a bit of walking we cross a bridge over Marshyangdi Khola. We also come across some mani walls before reaching the village of Tal, situated at the foot of a large waterfall.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 13 - Jagat to Bahundanda (1310m)

From here the road-building is full-on, so we'll continue as far as we can get, and hop in our jeeps. But before then, one more steep descent through the woods, looking across the river to large waterfalls, leads us to the lovely cobbled village of Jagat, situated on a shelf which juts into the precipitous Marsyangdi valley. Descending steeply, we arrive at the small, somewhat wild-looking village of Bahundanda. We have a bumpy drive to Besisahar where we set up our last campsite and get ready for our last night's party with the staff and porters in the evening!

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 14 - Bahundanda to Besi Sahar (760m) bus or private jeep

The trail runs gently downstream of the river passing the village of Naadi. From Naadi, the trail takes you to the bank of Marshyangdi River and a town of Bhulbhule, Khudi all the way to Besisahar We will walk up to Besi Sahar and take a ride to Besi Sahar and from there we will take a bus ride to Kathmandu.

Duration:5 hours

Accommodation:book yourself Other

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner