🏔️ Manaslu Circuit Trek
14 Days Adventure • Starting and Ending in Pokhara
Route Overview
Experience the complete Manaslu Circuit, one of Nepal's most spectacular trekking routes around the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 meters.
Duration
14 days total - 12 days trekking with 1 acclimatization day and 1 travel day. Perfect balance of challenge and cultural immersion.
Difficulty Level
Moderate to challenging. Requires good physical fitness. Previous trekking experience recommended but not mandatory.
Best Season
Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) for clear skies and stable weather conditions.
Why Choose Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Quick Facts
Arrival in Pokhara (820m)
Activities: Arrival, hotel check-in, trek briefing, equipment check
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Lakeside
Meals: Welcome dinner
Highlights: Stunning views of Fewa Lake and Annapurna range, preparation for the adventure ahead
Drive from Pokhara to Soti Khola (700m)
Duration: 7-8 hours drive
Activities: Scenic drive through hills and rivers
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: First views of Manaslu range, crossing Trishuli and Marsyangdi rivers
Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (870m)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Activities: Riverside trek, village exploration
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Budhi Gandaki river valley, subtropical forests
Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m)
Duration: 6-7 hours trek
Activities: Enter Manaslu Conservation Area
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: First checkpoint, traditional Gurung villages
Trek from Jagat to Deng (1,860m)
Duration: 6-7 hours trek
Activities: Buddhist stupas and mani walls
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Tibetan culture influence increases, beautiful valley views
Trek from Deng to Namrung (2,630m)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Activities: Forest trek, village visits
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: First clear views of Manaslu, traditional stone houses
Trek from Namrung to Samagaon (3,530m)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Activities: Monastery visit, cultural exploration
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Birendra Tal lake, Manaslu base camp views
Acclimatization Day at Samagaon
Activities: Hike to Birendra Tal or Manaslu Base Camp
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Glacier views, altitude adaptation
Optional: Visit to Pungen Gompa monastery
Trek from Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m)
Duration: 3-4 hours trek
Activities: Short trek for acclimatization
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Tibetan border views, high altitude landscape
Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala (4,460m)
Duration: 4-5 hours trek
Activities: Prepare for Larkya La Pass
Accommodation: Basic lodge
Highlights: Last stop before the pass, stunning mountain scenery
Cross Larkya La Pass (5,160m) to Bimthang (3,720m)
Duration: 8-10 hours trek
Activities: Pass crossing, long descent
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Summit achievement, panoramic Himalayan views
Trek from Bimthang to Tilije (2,300m)
Duration: 5-6 hours trek
Activities: Forest descent, village exploration
Accommodation: Tea house
Highlights: Re-entering Annapurna region, warmer climate
Trek to Tal and Drive to Pokhara
Duration: 3 hours trek + 5 hours drive
Activities: Final trek, scenic drive back
Accommodation: 3-star hotel in Pokhara
Highlights: Celebration dinner, hot shower
Departure from Pokhara
Activities: Breakfast, airport transfer
Meals: Breakfast
Highlights: Farewell, memories of an incredible adventure
✅ PACKAGE INCLUDES
🛫 Transportation
- All ground transportation as per itinerary
- Pokhara to Soti Khola and return by private vehicle
- Airport transfers in Pokhara
🏨 Accommodation
- 2 nights 3-star hotel in Pokhara (twin sharing)
- 11 nights tea house/lodge accommodation during trek
- All accommodation on twin sharing basis
🍽️ Meals
- All meals during trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Pokhara
- Safe drinking water throughout the trek
👨🏫 Guide & Support
- Experienced English-speaking trekking guide
- Assistant guide for groups larger than 6 people
- Porters for carrying luggage (1 porter for 2 clients)
- All staff insurance, meals, and accommodation
📋 Permits & Fees
- Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
- Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) fee
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- TIMS card (Trekkers' Information Management System)
🛡️ Safety & Equipment
- Comprehensive first aid kit
- Oxygen meter for altitude monitoring
- Emergency oxygen cylinder
- Satellite phone for emergency communication
❌ PACKAGE EXCLUDES
Flights to/from Pokhara from your home country
Lunches and dinners in Pokhara (except welcome/farewell dinner)
Alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, and bottled water in cities
Comprehensive travel insurance including helicopter evacuation
Tips, laundry, phone calls, internet, hot showers during trek
Personal trekking gear and equipment
Manaslu Trek Gallery
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Package Details
Booking Information
30% deposit to confirm booking, 70% balance 30 days before departure
March-May & September-November for optimal weather conditions
Special rates for groups of 4+ people. Contact for details
Free cancellation up to 45 days before departure
Safety & Preparation
Good physical condition required. Consult doctor before booking.
Detailed equipment checklist provided upon booking confirmation.
Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation coverage mandatory.
Recommended 2-3 months of cardio and strength training.