Embark on the Manaslu Circuit Trek, Nepal’s remote and dramatic adventure. Experience Himalayan peaks, scenic valleys, and traditional villages. Limited access, exclusive journey.
Arrival to Kathmandu
Thamel - Our representative will meet you at the airport according to your flight arrival time. You’ll have no trouble getting to the hotel and checking in. Before departing, our team members will brief you on the trek and collect your passport and photo for the permits. Take your time exploring Thamel lively streets.
Free day to rest and explore while the company arranges trekking permits
Kathmandu Durbar Square - We will analyze the gear you need for the treks and, if we have any, recommend that you buy, rent, or receive it from us. The Kathmandu Valley may be explored in a single day. If you’d like, we may arrange for a tour guide to assist you as you tour Kathmandu (it costs extra).
Drive through Arughat (730 m) to Machhakhola (930 m)
Aarughat - After breakfast in Kathmandu, we will drive to Machha Khola. Seeing the road condition, the bus ride may be lengthy, so brace yourself and prepare to enjoy the scenery. The road can be bumpy at times. Experience the thrill of a local ride.
Trek from Macchakhola to Jagat takes about 6 hours
Tatopani - Cross a river and ascend to Khorla Besi from Machha Khola. You will slowly walk along a beautiful river valley, passing by beautiful waterfalls and landslides. The trail will take you to Tatopani village, which is known for its natural hot springs, and then across the Budhi Gandaki river on an exciting suspension bridge. You will climb up to ThadoBharyang after passing through Doban and crossing another suspension bridge over YaruKhola. The way leads to Jagat, over overnight stay at trekking lodge.
Trek from Jagat to BhimPhedi (1,990 m) takes about 6 hours
Trek from BhiPhedi to Namrung (2,660m) trekking about 6 hours
Namrung - We will trek down to the SringiKhola Valley, cross the river, and hike through the forests until we reach the village of Ghap. We can feel our ascent, and the pleasant cooler nights and Himalayan views are becoming more visible. the forests of fir and rhododendron, Nepal’s national bird, Lophophorus (a type of pheasant), and Himalayan monal that we are traveling through a stone khani to picturesque Namrung (archway). (6-hour journey). overnight stay at a trekking lodge.
Trek from Namrung to Samagaon (3,180m) takes about 4 hours
Samagaun - Tibetan culture has a strong influence on the surrounding area. The cliffs are disappearing as we trek to a valley with views of Manaslu (8,163 m), Manaslu North (7,157 m), and Naike Peak (5,515 m). We continue through forests of fir, rhododendron, oak, and Khani to the village of Lihi, which has a few gompas. We hike through the Shrip Gorge and over the HinanKhola into the village of Lho. Trek through dense forests from Lho to a plateau at Shyaula (3,520 m), with spectacular views of Himalchuli (7,893 m), Ngadi Chuli (7,879 m), and Manaslu. Because we arrive before lunch, we have enough time to visit PungyenGompa and Manaslu Glacier Lake (Birendra Tal). (6-hour trip with stops). over night stay at trekking lodge.
Trek from Samagoan to Samdo (3,860m) takes about 3 hours.
Samdo - Tibetan Border - Samdo or take a break and explore the nearby samdo area
Trek from Samdo to Larkya Guest House (4,480m) about 3 hours trekking
Larkya Guest House to Bimtang (3,720m) Trekking about 9 hours
Trek from Bimtang to Dharapani (1,920m) takes about 7 hours
Dharapani - We trek from Bimtang through the forests and pastures of the Dudh Khola Valley to Dharapani, where we join the more popular Annapurna Circuit Trek trail, thanks to Manaslu. (7-hour journey).
Trek from Dharapani to Jagat takes about 6 hours
Jagat - We will descend from Dharapani. To reach Jagat, we descend near the Marsyangdi Nadi Gorgeto. (6-hour journey). While trekking down from Dharapani, considering the roads, you can also charter a Jeep and drive back to Kathmandu or Pokhara for an extra cost Or share: Jeeps are available from Dharapani to Besisahar, where you will be taking a bus to Kathmandu.
Drive toward Besisahar and take a local bus to Katmandu about 9 hours
Besisahar - For the first half of the day, we will travel to Besisahar in a shared Jeep. You will get a view of the village surrounding Besisahar. After we have refreshed, we will take a bus from Besisahar to Kathmandu. It will take us about ten hours to travel from Besisahar to Kathmandu.
- Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as mentioned in itinerary
- Accommodation in the guesthouse
- Airport pick up/drop
- Ground transportation, necessary permits (including special permit $100), entrance fees
- 3 nights accommodation in Kathmandu at tourist standard hotel
- Professional guide, porter/porters, and their expenses including their insurance and equipment
- Beverage, Tips, Your insurance, Personal/nature expenses Food in Kathmandu except daily breakfast
Nepal’s most exciting treks to Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest peak, are also the most dramatic and beautiful, with Himalayan peaks, scenic valleys, remote pastures, traditional villages, and ever-changing scenery. The remoteness of this trek is its main selling point when compared to other popular treks in Nepal. Trekking the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal is a privilege that only a few travelers have each year. Trekking in the Manaslu region became available in 1992. You will be trekking through a restricted area in Nepal that requires expensive permits to enter. Other strict rules include trekking with a registered Nepali trekking company and having at least two trekkers in the group (not including the guide and porter)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
