Multi-dayManaslu Circuit Trek
Length
14 days
Itinerary
14 days planned
Group
Private
Guides
English
Overview
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging and rewarding trekking route located in the Manaslu Conservation Area of Nepal. It encircles Mount Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world, offering trekkers a chance to experience the rugged beauty of the Himalayas while also exploring the unique culture and traditions of the region.
The trek usually takes around 10 to 14 days to complete and covers a distance of approximately 177 kilometers (110 miles). The journey begins in the town of Soti Khola, following the course of the Budhi Gandaki River through lush forests, terraced fields, and remote villages.
As trekkers ascend, they encounter diverse landscapes, from subtropical valleys to alpine meadows and barren high-altitude terrain. The trail passes through several challenging mountain passes, with the Larkya La Pass (5,160 meters or 16,930 feet) being the highest and most spectacular point of the trek.
Day by day itinerary
1DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN KATHMANDU (1,400M)⌄
Arrival in Kathmandu, The representatives by Everest Trekking Routes will welcome to you at TIA Upon your Arrival. We transfer to hotel overnight stay.
Overnight: 2 Star Hotel
2DAY 02: DRIVE FROM KATHMANDU TO MACHHA KHOLA [900M/2952 FT] 8 – 9 HOURS⌄
Morning 6:30 AM: Early breakfast at your hotel in Kathmandu. 7:30 AM: Depart Kathmandu by jeep or bus. The journey starts on a paved road through Thankot, and continues along the Prithvi Highway, offering scenic views of rivers, terraced fields, and hills. Stop at Dhading or Malekhu for tea/snacks – try the local fish snacks if you're up for it! Midday Continue through Arughat (the old starting point of the trek), then head toward Soti Khola. Roads get rougher past Arughat – expect bumpy off-road conditions. Lunch en route at a local eatery – usually Dal Bhat is the staple here (energy-packed for trekking!). Afternoon/Evening Arrive in Machhakhola in the late afternoon or early evening. Check into a local teahouse or lodge – simple but cozy accommodation with basic amenities. Relax, explore the village, and enjoy the views of the Budi Gandaki River. Dinner at the teahouse – warm local meals like Dal Bhat, noodle soup, or Tibetan bread.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Hotel
3MACHHA KHOLA -JAGAT [1410M/ 4625 FT]: 6 – 7 HRS⌄
After breakfast, we are entering Manaslu Restricted area and Manaslu Conservation Area of Project. Jagat is also biggest Gurung trail of Manaslu Region. Then trek to Philim which is north rural area second headquarter of Gorkha stay overnight at lodge.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
4JAGAT – PEWA [2,630 m / 8,628] 6-7 HOUR⌄
After spending one night in Jagat village we slowly start our trek to Deng passing lot of small villages to Sidibas bazaar. After crossing the small villages and the small rivers then up the rocky rooftree through bamboo forest and have to climb an hour then we will reach Deng and we will stay overnight at lodge.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
5PEWA – NAMRUNG: [2630M/8626FT]: 6 – 7 HRS⌄
After spending one night in Deng we slowly start our trek to Namrung passing through the many villages like Ghap and other and we will walk leading through Budi Gandaki and the lots of small villages with the cultivated field of millets, wheat’s or barely from then we will reach Namrung village. And we will stay one night at lodge.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
6NAMRUNG TO LHO –(2,957 m / 9,701 ft) – 4 hrs⌄
After spending one night in Namrung we slowly start our trek to Samagaon enjoying the beautiful views of surrounding landscape and mountain views. The path leads you to the Phungen Glacier for a couple of hours and then we will reach Samagaon with the interesting highland village. We will stay overnight at lodge.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
7LHO – SAMAGAON [3530M/11,578 FT]: 4 HOURS⌄
Our team of proper Acclimatization day at Samagaun visit to the lake and local village with the beautiful 8th highest peak in the world. The samagaun is origin villages and local culture stay overnight at lodge.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
8REST DAY SAMAGAUN⌄
After having a wonderful time and spending one night in Samagaon then our trekking begins to Samdo. In the way, to Samdo we get an opportunity to see the awesome views of the mountain and awesome scenery and across the Tibet trader and yak carrying Chinese and Tibetan goods walking continuation following the stream crossing to reach Samdo and we will stay one night in Samdo.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
9SAMAGAON – SAMDO [3860M/12,660 FT]: 4 – 5 HOURS⌄
After having a wonderful time and spending a night in Samdo we will start our trekking Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. in the morning time we walk follows glacier and then we cross the stream coming from Gya la from there we will reach Larkya Bazaar and from this place few hour walking we will reach Dharamsala. We will stay overnight in Dharamsala.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
10SAMDO – DHARAMSALA/LARKYA B. C. [4460M/14, 628 FT]: 4 – 5 HOURS⌄
After spending one night and having a wonderful time in Dharamsala we will start our trekking Larkya la. After reaching in Larkya la we will see the awesome views mountain and beautiful scenery and after seeing the awesome views we will again start our journey to Bimthang. And we will stay one night in Bimthang.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
11DHARAMSALA – LARKYA LA [5160M] – BIMTHANG [3720M]: 8 – 9 HOURS⌄
After having a wonderful time and spending one night in Bimthang we will again start our trekking to Gho. On the way, we get an opportunity to see awesome views of this region and you will agree that Nepal is god gifted in natural resources. After reaching gho we take rest and spend one night in this place.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Tea House
12BIMTHANG – TILCHE [2262M]: 6-7 HOURS⌄
After having a wonderful time and spending one night in Dharani we will slowly start our trekking to Tal. And after reaching this place we will observe many things in this place and in this place we will take a rest and spend one night in this place.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch
Overnight: Tea House
13TILCHE – BESHISAHAR – KATHMANDU EXPRESS BUS 8-9 HOURS⌄
After completing our happy journey Mt Manaslu Circuit and take breakfast and then continue to drive to Kathmandu by Express bus and Local sharing stay overnight in Kathmandu.
Meals: Breakfast: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: 2 Star Hotel
14FINAL INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE⌄
We will drop you to the TIA for your final departure and happy journey to your hometown, hope to see you again and goodbye.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Final Departure to home
What's included
- ✓Trekking Guide: Government License Holder more then 10 Years Experienced.
- ✓Airport Drop off and Pick you, Kathmandu to Machhakhola and return to Kathmandu by Local Express bus
- ✓Hotel in Kathmandu: 2 Night 3* Category accommodation with Breakfast.
- ✓All Trekking Permit: Manaslu Special Permit, MCAP & ACAP permit and Local Manaslu Municipality Permit
- ✓Three Times a Day Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Cup of tea or Coffee during the trek.
- ✓Tea House Accommodation during the trek, Private twin Share room
- ✓Trekking Equeptment: Sleeping bag and Duffle bag (After the trekking return to company))
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓All Local government taxes and service charges.
- ✓After the successful trip, Everest Trekking Routes will provide an Adventure Certificate.
- ✓Trekking Porter: Local Expert 2 People 1 Porter share
Not included
- ✕All Meals & Extra Hotel in Kathmandu
- ✕Private Jeep & Helicopter
- ✕Local Porter whole trip cost USD 240 Per Porter
- ✕Your Travel and rescue insurance and personal Trekking Gear
- ✕Personal Expenses (Hot Shower, bar bills, beer, coke, a bottle of water, hot water etc)
- ✕Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.
Good to know
Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 18 years
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
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