Manaslu Circuit Trek

PRICE FOR MANASLU CIRCUIT TREK [ Guided Package Cost ]

According to Base Camp Hike Pvt Ltd’s plan, it cost 976 USD per person(double occupancy basis). If you want to get the best price for the package, our offer is for you.

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Around Manaslu and Tsum Valley Trek

Around Manaslu and Tsum Valley is a combination of 2 restricted areas for trekking. In 21 days, we can do Manaslu Circuit with the Tsum Valley trek. Doing these 2 trips allows seeing Mt Manaslu ranges as well as the hidden town Tsum Valley.

How long is this trip?

We can make the Manaslu itinerary in between 12 days to 20 days. The 12 days and 14 days itinerary is for Short Manaslu Circuit Trek. Here I’ve made 13 days itinerary. For Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Hiking, 20 days will require.

Manaslu is the highest peak in the Gorkha District. Samagaun (3350M) is one of the famous places on the Manaslu region trek. This village lies just opposite part of Mt. Manaslu (8167m)which is one of the top 14 mountains above 8000-meter height.

If the weather is clear you can see the sunrise on the top of mt. Manaslu and most of the trekkers take 2-day rest in this place so then they can go to the lake near the village called Birendra lake. A minimum of two people need to get permits for Manaslu.

Manaslu Trek Permit

Since Manaslu is the restricted trekking region of Nepal, you need to buy special permits for trekking. At least 2 people must have to get Manaslu Permit. It means solo trekkers can’t get the permit individually. But they can join trekking with other trekkers so that he/she can get a permit.

Trekking to restricted areas is always much more costly than other normal trekking routes. Hence the Around Manaslu Trekking is more expensive than the Annapurna Circuit trekking due to restricted areas permits. For the restricted areas, we have to pay permit charges according to days and seasons.

Best Way to Get to the Trailhead of Manaslu

We have only two ways to get to the trek starting point of Mount Manaslu. They are, Local Bus and Private Jeep. The distance from Kathmandu to Sotikhola is around 142km(80 miles). If you wish to go by Jeep, then it will be more comfortable and fast. It takes around 6 to 7 hours for Jeep to reach Sotikhola if there is no traffic jam.

By Local Bus

Public Bus takes around 8 hours. Generally, in Nepal, local buses are often full of passengers. Moreover, if you make a ride during the festival time in Nepal(October to November), it’s hard to get a seat if you don’t book before 3 to 4 days. This type of bus makes stops frequently at bus stop points to pick up and drop off a passenger. So it does take more hours than the private one. Seats are not comfortable(short and have less space to stretch leg) for most international client as it is designed for Nepali People(Asian size). But, it is very cheap than Jeep.

By Private Jeep

Jeep is a more convenient way to get SotiKhola(starting point of trekking). As it is private, you can make a stop whenever you needed. Seats are also suitable for tourists. It cost around 230 USD to USD 270 for the Jeep to SotiKhola.

How to back from MCT?

From Dharapani, you can reserve or hire a Jeep to Besisahar. From Besisahar, you will get Microbus, Car, Local Bus, and Touristbus also to go to Kathmandu.

ITINERARY IN DETAIL (MANASLU CIRCUIT TREKKING)

Day 1: Drive to Machha Khola from Kathmandu

Today, we’ll drive to Machha Khola from Kathmandu early in the morning using the Local Bus. On the way to Machha Khola, you’ll see the beautiful Ganesh Himal Range as well as the landscape.

We’ll have lunch before Arughat. The road structure from Kathmandu to Dhading Besi is blacktop but from Dhading Besi to Machhakhola road structure is fully off-road drive.

• 9-10 hours
• Lodge at Machha Khola
• B, L, D
• 2,920feet/900 m

Day 2: Trek to Jagat

On the 2nd day, we’ll trek to Jagat from Machha Khola. On this day, we’ll make our journey by passing beautiful villages such as Khorlabesi, Tatopani, and Dovan. In the end, we’ll get to Jagat villages where we stay Overnight.

Jagat is the starting point of a Tibetan-influenced village on this route.

• 6-7 hours
• Lodge at Jagat
• B, L, D
• 4,495 feet / 1,370 m

Day 3: Trek to Deng

On the 3rd day of MCT, we make a journey to Deng. Deng is a Buddhist village on Manaslu Trail. On the way to Deng, you’ll see Shringi Himal(7, 187m) from Saguleri. Not only that, we’ll see the field of Maize, Potato, and Millet.

• 7-8 hours
• Lodge at Deng
• B, L, D
• 5,919 feet / 1,804 m

Day 4: Trek to Namrung

Today, we will trek to Namrung from the Deng. Around 4 hour’s walk from Deng, we’ll reach Ghap. The Ghap is also a Tibetan village. On the way, you’ll have an impressive view of Shringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Kutang Himal. Nonetheless, we’ll see several Mani Walls(walls with Buddhist scriptures) onward to Namrung. Upon passing colorful forests of Firs, Oaks, and Rhododendrons, we’ll finally get Namrung. Stay Overnight at Namrung.

• 6-7 hours
• Lodge at Namrung
• B, L, D
• 8,629 feet / 2,630 m

Day 5:  Trek to Shyala

After breakfast in Namrung, we will leave Namrung and move ahead to Shyala village.

Crossing a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, we’ll reach Sho( a Tibetan village of Manaslu). From Sho, we get first views of Manaslu North and then of Manaslu Main. The next station after Sho village is Lho. The Lho village is located at 3150m and here you can see a little monastery and several Chortens and Mani walls. Finally, we stop this day hiking at Shyala. From Shyala, you can see Himal Chuli, Peak 29(Ngadi Chuli), and Manaslu.

• 4-5 hours
• Lodge at Shyala
• B, L, D
• 11,483 feet/ 3,500m

Day 6: Trek to Samagaun

It takes approximately 5 hours to reach Samagaon from Syala. Along the way to Samagaon, we will have stunning mountain views.

• 3-4 hours
• Lodge at SamaGaun
• B, L, D
• 11,581 feet / 3, 530m

Day 7: Acclimatization at Samagaun

To make it to Larke Pass, an acclimatization day is required for trekkers. So on this day, we explore Birendra Taal (lake) and Pun Gyen Gompa. From Pungyen Gompa, we’ll see stunning views of Manaslu. After visiting Gompa, we’ll go back to the hotel and take a rest at SamaGaun.

• NA
• Lodge at SamaGaun
• B, L, D
• 11,581 feet / 3, 530m

Day 8: Trek to Samdu

After breakfast in Samagaon, we move to Samdu. Around 4 hours of easy walk from Samagaun, we reach the picturesque village Samdo. Along the way, you’ll have stunning mountain views. Not only that we reach close to the Tibetan border. We make a stop at Samdu and we use the rest of the time for acclimatization.

• 4 hours
• Lodge at Samdo
• B, L, D
• 12, 664 feet / 3,860 m

Day 9: Trek to Dharamshala

Upon breakfast in Samdo, we’ll move forward to Dharamshala. It takes around 4 to 5 hours of hike to get to Dharamshala from Samdo. On the way, we walk through a seasonal Tibetan market called Larke Bazaar. Along the way, you’ll see many traditional monasteries. The Dharmashala is also known as Larke Phedi(base of Larke pass). At Dharamshala, there is only one basic teahouse. Rest of the day we take rest for acclimatization.

• 4-5 hours
• Lodge at Dharamshala
• B, L, D
• 14, 633 feet / 4, 460m

Day 10: Trek to Bhimthang via Larke Pass

This is the most awaited day of this entire trek. Because on this day, we make our journey to Larke Pass. Early in the morning, we’ll start hiking to Larke La. Around 700m ascent from Dharmasaala, we’ll be in our key spot ‘Larke La(Larke Pass)’.

From Larke La(16, 929 feet / 5,160m), you can see the thrilling views of Larke Peak, Annapurna II, Cho Danda, Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, and Kangaru. From Larke La, we descend to the Bhimthang(approximately 1500m). Stay Overnight at Bhimthang

• 8 to 9 hours
• Lodge at Bhimthang
• B, L, D
• 11, 778 feet/ 3, 590m

Day 11: Trek to Dharapani

From Bimthang, we can enjoy impressive views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, and many more. Upon having breakfast at Bhimthang, we descend further to Dharapani. On this day, we cross beautiful mountain villages such as Goa and Tilje before getting to Dharapani. The Dharapani is a junction of Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Circuit.

• 7-8 hours
• Lodge at Dharapani
• B, L, D
• 6,102 feet / 1,860m

Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu

This is the last day of our 12 days Manaslu Trek. On this day, we’ll take a local Jeep from Dharapani to Besisahar. Before reaching Besisahar you’ll see many impressive waterfalls and amazing landscapes. Upon reaching Besisahar, we’ll take a local bus to Kathmandu. All in all, it will be a 9 to 10 hours drive on this day.

• 8-10 hours
• Lodge at Thamel, Kathmandu
• B, L
• 4429 feet / 1, 350m

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