Manaslu Circuit Trek cost usually depends on group size, number of trekking days, services you choose.
Manaslu Circuit Trekking is an ideal trek that holds the blend of wonderful cultural heritage, unparalleled Himalayan vistas, pure Himalayan ecosystem, and a great walking experience following the ancient salt trading route of Tibet along the Budi Gandaki River.
Since the trail opened in 1992, Manaslu Circuit Trek has been the best alternative trek to Annapurna Circuit Trek.
Trekking to Manaslu Circuit is worthy experience the Himalayan life and cannot be considered cheap. The cost is affected by various factors including the season you choose for trekking, permits, lodging and food, guide services and insurances. Usually, the cost for Manaslu Circuit Trek can be done between USD 1300 to above depending on the services and number of days you will be spending.
Trekking to this area from December to August is considered cheaper comparing to the months from September to November. Cost affecting the months is the Special permit required for these area. Also, the permit is granted for the group within minimum 2 trekkers.
Travelling to Nepal, cost completely depends on flight, accommodation, services as well as insurance covering any unforeseen circumstances in the Himalayas of Nepal.
How much is the Cost for Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Manaslu Circuit Trek cost is not so expensive if you consider trekking days, group size, accommodation and services you choose. Also, trekking during peak season will be high as comparing to fall season. Likewise, the clothing and gears you buy for trekking depending on the weather also affect the cost. The spending habits of individual is prime factor affecting the cost of trip.
In addition, the cost for Manaslu Trek offered by different agencies is different. So, best way to finalize to choose agencies to comparing the individual services inquiring them individually. Make your question be answered properly and in detail. If you choose the international agency for your trip will obviously be expensive being involvement of middleman, so wisely choose the local agencies.
If you are planning to join Manaslu Circuit Trek, join us as Hiking Nepal Group. We are one of the leading company amongst thousands with ample experience of organizing trekking and climbing in the Himalayas of Nepal.
Cost for Nepal Visa
All the foreign nationals (except Indian nationals) are required to obtain Visa while entering Nepal. Nepalese Visa can be obtained either at Nepalese Embassy of respective country or can be obtained during your arrival at the International Airport in Kathmandu or from the Nepal’s border entry point.
VISA cost depends on the number of days you will be staying.
The fee for a Nepal visa is as follows:
$30 – 15-days multiple entry visa
$50 – 30-days multiple entry visa
$125 – 90-days multiple entry visa
Extension of Visa for tourist is done by immigration department and can be extent for minimum 15 days not exceeding the 150 days. It costs USD 3 per day and USD 5 per day as late fine in case of delay.
Cost for Trekking Permit
Manaslu is restricted area which is completely controlled by Nepal Government. Hence, any group with minimum 2 Trekkers going to Manaslu Area need to obtain special permit, MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Permit) and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit). Specially, the restricted permit depends on the number of days in trek. Likewise, if you are trekking to Tsum Valley along with Manaslu Circuit Trek, then you are required to obtain separate permit for both the region.
MCAP and ACAP cost USD 30 per person for each permit.
- The special permit cost of Manaslu region is USD 100 per week and USD 15 per day is additional to week permit for trekking during September to November.
- The special permit cost of Manaslu region is USD 75 per week and after a week, USD 10 per day is additional to week permit for trekking during December to August
Likewise,
- Tsum Valley Permit cost starting from September to November is USD 40 per person per week and beyond a week, additional USD 7 per person per day
- Cost of Special Permit staring from December to August is USD 30 per person per week and USD 7 per person per day is additional beyond one week
The special permit is obtain only after you arrive in Kathmandu and handover your original passport to us.
Cost of Transportation
Manaslu Circuit Trek is done by road transport or Helicopter ride. If you are planning for budget trek, then you can take a public sharing bus from Kathmandu Bus Station to Sotikhola, starting stop for Manaslu Circuit Trek. It cost around USD 35 per person and usually leave at 6 am in the morning. Likewise, you can also catch a public sharing bus from Besisahar (trek ending Point) to Kathmandu and it takes approximately USD 30 per person. Additionally, you also have option for private drive to SotiKhola or Macchakhola. Private drive is comfortable but expensive comparing to sharing bus. It costs around USD 350 depending on the last stop you choose. Helicopter ride is also a good option however it is expensive. The best option to reduce the cost of transport is sharing with group.
Cost of Travel Insurance
Travelling in the Himalayas is full of adventurous; hence it is wise to choose a proper insurance policy. While choosing your insurance policy, make sure that it will protect all such unforeseen expenses. Cost for the insurance of a person depends on the age, nationality and nature of your travel. The cost for insurance completely depends on the policy you choose for your travel.
Cost of Foods and Accommodations
Manaslu Region trek is you are trekking in the remote Nepal. As you trek high, tea-house are offering the basic accommodation and food. The room is facilitated with bedsheet, pillow and a blanket. The lodges are limited in the trail, hence, you are sometime sharing the room with other trekkers as well. The accommodation of food per day could costs USD 45 per day however it completely depends on your spending pattern. The T-houses nowadays also offer a wide range of meals, including flatbread, Tibetan noodle soup, pancakes. As you trek high, cost for the food are expensive. So, you can choose wisely from menu or take suggestion from guide about the food.
Cost of Drinks at Manaslu Circuit Trek
Drinks like tea, coffee, beer, and even mineral water are expensive item in the Himalayas. For drinking water, we suggest to bring water bottle of 1 to 2 liter and fill it with spring or Tap water along with purifying tablets. It can also reduce the everyday expenses. You can separate USD 2 to USD 5 per drinks.
Cost of Guides and Porters
Trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal, you are always suggested to take guide. The trail are not familiar and challenging too. For this Manaslu region trekking, professional guide and porter are compulsory for every group. For a professional guide, per day wages is USD 25 to USD 35 and for a porter, it is USD 18 to USD 22. Usually a porter will carry a luggage of maximum 20 kgs. The cost you paid for guide and porter includes their lodging, and food. At last, Tipping for both the guide and porter is also a part of your expenses despite your appreciation for them analyzing their hard work.
Cost of Trekking Gears
Travelling to any places, gears and clothing comes as foremost expenses. Before buying gears for the trekking, you must update about the climatic condition of the area and then choose right gear and clothing for packing. It always help you to pack right clothing and gears.
Certain Gear list we usually suggest to consider while packing are:
- Warm fleece set
- Hiking shirt
- Hiking short
- Trekking pants
- Trekking socks
- Thermal set
- Warm hat
- Windproof gloves
- Daypack (25L to 35L)
- Backpack (55L to 65L)
- Trekking Stick
- Sunglasses
- Headlight
- Water bottle
We, Hiking Nepal always provide Sleeping bag and down jackets along with duffel bag for the group.
Tips to Minimize Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost
- Use water bottle and purification tablets for drinking water in the trail. It will save your money as well as clean the environment.
- It is always wise to choose the local cuisine like rice, lentils and curry than the continental food. Meantime, non-vegetarian meal are expensive than vegetarian.
- You can bring power bank or solar battery for charging your mobile phones, camera and other electronics items. Tea house also has the charging facility but it might be costly.
- Enquiry about the group joining or you can also come in a group of your friend or family. It will help to share overhead expenses to lower the trip cost.
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