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Best Season

March to May,September to November

Trip Overview

Explore remote villages, dramatic landscapes, and awe-inspiring Himalayan vistas on one of Nepal’s best off-the-beaten-path adventures. The Manaslu Circuit Trek takes you around the world’s eighth-highest mountain, offering a perfect mix of natural beauty, remote wilderness, and rich cultural heritage. Less crowded than the popular Annapurna and Everest regions, it’s ideal for trekkers seeking an authentic and tranquil experience.

Along the trek, you will pass through lush forests, traditional villages, alpine landscapes, and high mountain passes with breathtaking views of Manaslu and surrounding peaks. This trek is suitable for physically fit adventurers with some prior high-altitude trekking experience, offering insight into Tibetan-influenced culture, untouched Himalayan landscapes, and peaceful trekking routes.

Highlights

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal’s most spectacular and rewarding trekking adventures, offering breathtaking views of Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest peak, along with stunning panoramas of surrounding Himalayan giants. One of the major highlights is crossing the dramatic Larke Pass (5,106 m), the highest point of the trek, where trekkers are rewarded with unforgettable panoramic mountain views and a deep sense of achievement. The journey passes through remote villages rich in Tibetan Buddhist culture, ancient monasteries, prayer flags, and traditional stone houses, providing a rare glimpse into authentic mountain life. The trail also offers incredible diversity in landscapes, from lush green forests and river valleys to alpine meadows, glaciers, and high mountain deserts. Unlike more crowded trekking routes, the Manaslu region remains peaceful and untouched, making it ideal for trekkers seeking raw natural beauty, cultural immersion, and a true Himalayan adventure.

Package Include

  • Hotel pickup & drop-off by private vehicle

  • All meals during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • Licensed English-speaking trekking guide

  • Luggage storage facility

  • All trekking permits (TIMS, ACAP) & government taxes

  • Tea-house accommodation x11 nights

  • Staff salaries, insurance, equipment, food, and transportation

Package Exclude

  • Soft and hard drinks

  • Travel and rescue insurance

  • Porter service (available upon request for additional cost)

  • International flights & Nepal visa fee

  • Tips for guide, porter, or driver

  • Personal expenses (phone, laundry, Wi-Fi, hot shower, bottled water, etc.)

  • Extra accommodation due to early/late arrival or unforeseen return

Accommodation & Meal

Accommodation:
During the Manaslu Circuit Trek, accommodation is provided in traditional tea houses and mountain lodges operated by local families. These lodges offer simple yet comfortable twin-sharing rooms with basic bedding, including a mattress, pillow, and blanket, ensuring a warm and restful stay after each day’s trek. Most tea houses feature shared bathroom facilities, while some lower-altitude villages provide western-style toilets and hot showers for an additional cost. The dining hall is the heart of the tea house, where trekkers gather around a central heater to relax, share stories, and enjoy the peaceful mountain atmosphere. As the trek progresses to higher elevations such as Sama Gaun and Dharmasala, facilities become more basic, but the hospitality and authenticity of the Himalayan lifestyle create a truly memorable experience.

Meals:
All meals during the trek are served at tea houses and include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, providing the energy needed for long trekking days. Breakfast typically consists of Tibetan bread, toast, porridge, pancakes, eggs, and hot drinks such as tea, coffee, or ginger lemon honey. Lunch and dinner offer a variety of freshly prepared meals, with the most popular being Dal Bhat, a traditional Nepali dish of rice, lentil soup, vegetables, and pickles, known for its nutrition and unlimited refills. Other options include noodles, fried rice, pasta, soups, momos, and potato dishes. Vegetarian meals are widely available and recommended at higher altitudes for safety and freshness. Tea houses also offer hot beverages, snacks, and boiled drinking water, ensuring trekkers remain hydrated and energized throughout the journey.

Gear & Fitness

  • Trekking poles, backpack, water bottle/flask

  • Sturdy boots, layered clothing, down jacket, hats, gloves

  • Sunscreen, sunglasses, headlamp, basic first-aid kit

  • Snacks for long trekking days

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