Manaslu Circuit Trek | 16 Days

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16 days (approximately)
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The Manaslu Circuit Trek is unique due to its vast range of fascinations, including Manaslu Mastiffs, Larkya La Pass, sub-tropical forests, exotic wildlife, landscapes, green meadows, and Gurung villages with unique cultures and traditions. Additionally, the trek takes trekkers close to the 8th highest mountain in the world, Manaslu, providing the perfect dose of adventure with its technical aspects. Furthermore, trekkers get the opportunity to experience the natural hot spring ‘Tatopani’. With Swotah, trekkers can explore the beauty of remote Nepal along with adventures in majestic mountains while exploring different lifestyles, cultures, foods, flora and fauna, wildlife, etc.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[13])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[14])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[15])
Breakfast
International flights
Nepalese visa fee
Personal expenses
Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s).

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We would be delighted to provide you with a pick-up service from any location in Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Duration: 16 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    KATHMANDU ARRIVAL

    1 stop
  • 1

    Welcome to Nepal! We will be preset right at the arrival section of Tribhuvan International airport to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel, where our typical warm Nepali dinner will be waiting for you to devour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    KATHMANDU SIGHTSEEING

    1 stop
  • 2
    Kathmandu Durbar Square

    To give you a feels of what living in th capital feels like, we will arrange a short tour around Kathmandu.We will be visiting 7 UNESCO world heritage sites, experiencing vivid food and culture throughout the day, and returning back to our hotel.

    6 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    KATHMANDU TO SOTIKHOLA (720M)

    1 stop
  • 3

    At Sotikhola, our actual Manaslu circuit trek begins. To begin with, we go to Arughat in a van or jeep, then to Budi Gandaki valley walking through the hydroelectricity project, fields of rice and millet, and Maltar. Then trekking through a narrow trail to Arkhet Khola, our destination, Sotikhola, greets us.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    SOTIKHOLA TO MACHHAKHOLA (930M)

    1 stop
  • 4

    Machhakhola boasts the magnificent Ganesh Himal. After breakfast with an aim to arrive at Machhakhola, we trek from Sotikhola to Labubesi, which is a Gurung village situated at an altitude of (880 m / 2887.14 ft), leading us to Machhakhola ( 990 m / 2952.76 ft) and relieve our stress in a guesthouse.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    MACHHAKHOLA TO JAGAT (1440M)

    1 stop
  • 5

    On our way to Jagat, natural hot spring, Tatopani comes to sight, we relax there for a bit to destress your muscles. First, we trek to Khoralbesi, then through dense forests, Dovan greets us. Below Dovan, there is the divine Budi Gandaki river. From here, walking for a while gets us to Jagat, pretty village.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    JAGAT TO DENG (1860M)

    1 stop
  • 6

    Today’s Manaslu circuit trek’s trail is rougher and rocky, so it will be 7 hours long. After leaving Jagat not so far, Salleri welcomes us with mesmerizing view of Shringi Himal ( 7187 m/ 23579.4 ft) followed by Sirdibas. Then you will walk past beautiful Gurung villages, fields of millet, and landscapes leading to Deng.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    DENG TO NAMRUNG (2560M)

    1 stop
  • 7

    Namrung is a beautiful village with picturesque views and intact stone houses. In today’s 7-hour walk on the Manaslu circuit trek, we pass through the Budi Gandaki river, luscious forest, Mani, and Gompas, which will leave you mesmerized. First, you reach beautiful Prok village that has a breathtaking view of Singri Himal. From pork enjoying the scene around us, we arrive at Namrung and stay there for the night.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 8

    NAMRUNG TO SYALA (3450M)

    1 stop
  • 8

    Today’s trek will be short that is about 3 to 4 hours. Just like Namrung Syala is also a beautiful village blessed with nature’s grace, it offers you a 360-degree panoramic view of beautiful landscapes and greenery. Enjoying the view around and a warm dinner, we will rest in a guesthouse.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    SYALA TO SAMAGAON (3500M)

    1 stop
  • 9

    Syala flaunts a stunning view of Manaslu mountain (the 8th highest mountain in the world). After an easy hike for approximately 4 hours, Samagon greets us. Upon our arrival there, we will explore Ribung Gompa, other majestic snow-capped mountains, and glaciers.

    12 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    SAMAGAON TO SAMDO (3800M)

    1 stop
  • 10

    After breakfast on today’s day of the Manaslu circuit trek, the trail moves towards Samdo through beautiful sceneries of forests, rivers, and small but pretty stone huts at Kemo Kharka via Chholing Gompa. Marching forward from Kemo Kharka, the paths get rougher leading to divine Budi Gandaki. We trek for 5 hours on this day and rest at Samdo.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 11

    SAMDO TO DHARAMSALA (LARKE PHEDI) (4460M)

    1 stop
  • 11

    Today’s trek will be approximately 5 hours long. After breakfast, first, you cross the Budi Gandaki river through a wooden bridge followed by Larkya Glacier. The trail to Dharamsala is beautified by rivers, fields, and picturesque villages.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    DHARAMSALA TO BHIMTANG (3700M)

    1 stop
  • 12

    Finally, the day when you cross the Larkya La pass. Today’s trek is also about 5 hours long but comparatively more difficult as the trail gets rougher. We will first get to a valley that lies on the north of Larkya Glacier and flaunts a majestic view of Larkya peak, followed by moraine and a beautiful grassy slope. After this, you will cross the Larkya La pass (5100 m / 16732.28 ft), leading us to Tauhuche. Then we walk further ahead and reach Bhimtang village.

    12 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 13

    BHIMTANG TO TILJE (2300M)

    1 stop
  • 13

    After breakfast, we head to Tilje, enjoying walking past mesmerizing glacier stream. The easy walk of 5 hours long from Bhimtang to Tilje alongside beautiful rhododendron forests, narrow valleys, and green fields is eye-pleasing. In order to reach Tilje, you first pass Karache, then Gho, and finally be at Tilje, where you will accommodate for the night.

    12 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 14

    TILJE TO BESI SAHAR (760M)

    1 stop
  • 14

    On this day of the Manaslu circuit trek, we first walk for a few hours and then drive in a jeep. Through stone-paved paths, beautiful scenic villages, and freshwater rivers, Dharapani greets you from where we drive by jeep to Besi Sahar through the bumpy but stunning path.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 15

    BESI SAHAR TO KATHMANDU

    1 stop
  • 15
    Kathmandu

    After breakfast, the trek continues; you will drive to Kathmandu, admiring the view of the Trishuli river, Marshyangdi river, rice fields, colorful valleys, terrace farms, and majestic snow-covered mountains. A delicious dinner will be waiting for you at the hotel, where you will accommodate for the night.

    12 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 16

    DEPARTURE

    1 stop
  • 16
    Tribhuvan International Airport

    Hoping your Manaslu circuit trek was good, we help you prepare for your departure on this day and escort you to Tribhuvan International Airport on time for you to catch your flight.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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