Manaslu Circuit Trek: A Less-Crowded Alternative to Annapurna with Outstanding Scenery

Embark on the Manaslu Circuit Trek, a less-crowded alternative to Annapurna, offering outstanding scenery and a remote, culturally rich experience. Discover icy turquoise rivers, snowbound passes, and breathtaking mountain views.

Duration: 14 days
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Kathmandu to Soti Khola (Drive)\n\nSoti Khola - You can take a bus or a bus/ local jeep combo to the starting point of the trek. A private jeep is also an option you might want to consider as the road is long, dusty, and bumpy. The local buses and jeeps will stop on the highway for lunch and toilet breaks. Your own jeep is more flexible, of course.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Meals covered: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • No extra fees - all taxes and charges included
What's Not Included
  • Hotel in Kathmandu
  • Porter
Additional Information

Regarded as one of Nepal’s finest hikes, the roundabout route around Manaslu offers a quieter alternative to the popular Annapurna Circuit Trek. The journey from the balmy rice terraces in the lowlands to the snow-capped Larkya La Pass near Tibet is physically demanding. The trek, despite its isolation and difficulty, has a rich cultural experience and…

Location
Magical Nepal (P) Ltd.
Thamel Marg
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Davidz2737
Oct 26, 2024
Unforgettable Experience on the Manaslu Circuit Trek - We did the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Magical Nepal. Communication with Pradeep before the trek was excellent, he answered all our questions promptly and thoroughly. Additionally, we were able to send a bag with items we didn’t need on the trek directly to Besisahar, which made things much easier. On the first day, we even got a free upgrade to a jeep because the buses were very crowded because of a festival. The most important person during the trek was our guide, Narayan. We could not have wished for a better guide than him! He completed this trek more than 40 times, and his knowledge about every aspect is impressive! He provided us with a lot of information regarding the mountains, plants, food, culture and religion. He is exceptionally kind and helpful, took great care of us and was always there when we needed him. He has many friends in all the villages, and with him we felt as a part of a big family. We could also try some local specialities like wine, nettle soup or manaslu coffee. With Narayan, we felt safe all the time and could enjoy every second during hiking as well as in the evenings. In summary, we had an unforgettable experience on the trek with a great organisation! We can recommend Magical Nepal to everyone without hesitation. Thank you, Narayan and Pradeep!
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Danbw9148rm
Oct 23, 2024
Manaslu Circuit Trek - 24.10.19 Magical Nepal🇳🇵 Manaslu Trek Circuit Review The trek was more adventurous and breathtaking than I could have imagined! I have trekked in both Europe and South America., and Manaslu trek equaled the excitement and beauty of the two previous treks at a very affordable price. The awesome snow covered mountains, glaciers, wild life, vegetation, food, culture, accommodations, as well as the kindness from the Nepalian people including my guide and porter were over the top. Magical Nepal 🇳🇵 did an excellent job of keeping me informed of the itinerary and answered all my questions in an expeditiously. I plan on going back to Nepal 🇳🇵 for another trek through this company, and my fellow trekkers and now good friends plan on doing the same. If you are looking to trek in Nepal, I would highly recommend considering using this company. Dan Burri Granite Bay, California
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Emmagh1917zn
Oct 21, 2024
Manaslu Circuit - beautiful trek - The Manaslu Circuit is an incredibly beautiful trek. I did the trek with Magical Nepal. I am very happy with the organization, the people in the office are very helpful and friendly. Our guide Dilman was very kind, competent and we had an incredible time in these two weeks. I am a solo traveler and have always felt very safe and comfortable. The trek is very diverse. You see different landscapes, you have the privilege to get to know the culture a little better and you can also challenge yourself. Many thanks to Magical Nepal and especially to my guide!
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Nickcg706la
Oct 10, 2024
Manaslu Circuit - I completed the Manaslu Circuit Trek as a solo trekker with Magical Nepal, having the pleasure of having Pemba Tamang as my guide. The 2 weeks trekking definitely lived up to the high expectations I had of trekking for the first time in Nepal. Pemba was a fantastic guide, he was very knowledgeable on the mountains and local cultures, friendly, and always making sure I felt comfortable and safe. Magical Nepal seemed very flexible through the booking process and ensured that the trip ran smoothly. I would highly recommend Pemba, Magical Nepal, and the Manaslu trail to anybody looking to do some hiking in Nepal. Easily a 5 stars review!
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Trek46598852931
Jun 30, 2024
Very impressive tour, agency recommended. - We did the Manaslu Trek with Tsum Valley in autumn 2023. The organization worked well, if there were misunderstandings they could be quickly cleared up. The agency responds promptly to questions and is flexible. Our guide took good care of us, and was ready to respond to any extra request. We have booked with this agency again.
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K4843qrclaral
Jun 29, 2024
Great experience in Manaslu - I had a fantastic time with Magical Nepal. I’ve I’ll highly recommend anyone to go with them. My guide Pemba is amazing, he took care of all of us from big things like directions and safety to small things like food and beverages. He is considerate and kind and always happy to help any team member that was in need. The trek is not easy, quite difficult to me, and Pemba is a good encourager, so I didn’t give up. The porters are really good too! They carried most of our bags and even daily fruits for two weeks. Couldn’t ask for more! Very kind and nice people. I will definitely go again with Magical Nepal to other treks!
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Nomad61485406466
Jun 6, 2024
Manaslu - Great experience! Easy to organise, easy and fast communication with Pradeep prior to the walk. Pemba, our guide, was brilliant and looked after us well so we could all make the pass. Anmol, our porter, was delight to have around, too. Thanks team and good luck for the future.
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Jesspc6332kf
May 28, 2024
Amazing challenge - This trip was such a challenge but worth every second. I was stunned by the diversity of landscapes and scenery that we passed through, with every day bringing new stunning views, exciting wildlife and charming towns. Our guide KP was top notch, making everything run super smoothly and doing so much behind the scenes to make sure we had nothing to worry about. He also knew so much about the area and had great relationships with the local people at each stop. Our porters were also amazing, somehow always arriving way before us to each place we stayed. They also carried up fresh apples for us to have as dessert, which was such a lovely treat.
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Phoeber459
May 26, 2024
Manaslu circuit adventure - I just completed the 13 day Manaslu circuit trek with Magical Nepal, with KP as our guide. It was an incredible experience with lots of challenges, but also some extraordinary moments of achievement and awe at the mountain landscape. KP was an excellent guide for our group. He has lots of experience in the Manaslu area and made me feel safe in remote areas and confident about what we were doing each day. I was very grateful to have KP leading the way! Pradeep was very accomodating with a last minute booking. Thank you Magical Nepal for a phenomenal trip of a lifetime, I will see you again!
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Savannahhbananaa
May 26, 2024
Tough and unforgettable - Challenging yet rewarding hike!! KP was a fantastic guide but an even better singer ( thank you for teaching me your mountain songs). Everything was taken care of with permits, tea house reservations, rides, forgotten gear etc. The days are long and tough, but gorgeous. We started in the heat and dust for 3 long days. Slowly we made our way through different climates and landscapes into the mountains. We saw marmots, blue sheep, so many different birds, monasteries, changing of cultures throughout villages along the way. This trek is tough but 100% doable even with limited hiking experience. The trails aren’t technical at all. I went alone, which I was a tad nervous about as a solo woman traveler, but I left with some amazing friends from all around the world. I definitely will remember this trek forever ♥️
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