About this experience
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a classic and popular trek in the Manaslu region of Nepal that takes you around the breathtaking Manaslu massif, an 8,163-meter (26,781-foot) peak in the Himalayas. The walk offers unparalleled views of the surrounding mountains, including Manaslu and the opportunity to explore the unique culture and traditions of the local communities.
At a glance
- Duration: 408 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 408 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What is included
- Transportation (Kathmandu-Soltikhola, Dharapani-Besisahar-Kathmandu)
- Airport Pickups and drops in a private vehicle
- Three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
- Porter (1 for 2 trekkers) and all his expenses
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Necessary paperwork and trekking permits
- Teahouse accomodation during trekking
- 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast in twin sharing basis
- Medical kit
- Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing
- Down jacket and sleeping bags(to be returned after trek)
- An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek guide and their all expenses
- Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visit as per itinerary
Not included
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Nepalese visa fee
- Excess baggage charge
- Travel and rescue insurance
- International airfare
- Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters,WiFi charge,etc)
- Extra night accomodation in Kathmandu
- Tipping
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1334m.) and transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing and preparation day
Day 3: Drive to Sotikhola(700m./6-7 hours trek/ 150km. approx. )
Day 4: Sotikhola to Machha Khola (869m./6-7 hours/12 km. approx.)
Day 5: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m./7-8 hours/15 km. approx.)
Day 6: Jagat to Deng(1860m./6-7 hours/12km. approx.)
Day 7: Deng to Namrung (2630m./6-7 hours trek/12km. approx.)
Day 8: Namrung to Lho (3180m./4-5 hours/9km. approx.)
Day 9: Lho to Samagaon(3520m./4-5 hours trek/8 km. approx.)
Day 10: Acclimatization day
Day 11: Samagaon to Samdo(3875m./4-5 hours trek/8km.approx. )
Day 12: Samdo to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi) (4460m./4-5 hours trek/8km approx.)
Day 13: Larkya Phedi to Larkya La pass(5160m.), further to Bimthang (3590m./6-7 hours trek/12 km. approx. )
Day 14: Bimthang to Dharapani(1963m./7-8 hours trek/15km. approx. )
Day 15: Dharapani to Besisahar (760m./5-6 hours drive/80km. approx. )
Day 16: Drive back to Kathmandu (1334m./6-7 hours trek/ 150km. approx.)
Day 17: Fly back home
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Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alpine Luxury Treks Pvt Ltd
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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