Short Manaslu Trek

Short Manaslu Trek 13 Days

USD 13,600 USD 1,390 per person

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Activities - Fitness Level Moderate
Max Elevation 5153m Commute Kathmandu to Sotikhola
Best Month Autumn,Spring Group Size Min: 2, Max: 10+
Arrival on Kathmandu Depart From Kathmandu
Meal B L D Duration 13 Days
Stay Hotel & Tea House Price USD 1,390 per person


Manaslu Circuit Trek - Entry to the Hidden Valley 

Manaslu Circuit is an ideal trek that holds the blend of wonderful cultural heritage, unparalleled Himalayan vistas, pure Himalayan eco system and great walking experience following the ancient salt trading route of Tiber along the Budi Gandaki river. This trek is an awesome entry to the hidden valley bordering Nepal with Tibet. The trails get opened to tourist only since 1992. From then onward, it has become the best alternative trekking to Annapurna Circuit Trek. The trek begins with a drive to Arughat and chases the traverses uphill beside the rushing Budi Gandaki River. The walk through uneven gorges sliced between Himachuli Peak 7890m, the Manaslu Circuit Trek most of the times covers wilderness walk. Adventurous trek, which has been partly affected by quake despite lying in the district that epicenter the devastating quake, Manaslu Circuit Trek also highlights the beautiful cultural blend of different ethnic tribes. The landscape dominated by wonderful Budi Gandaki River Valley, the views of majestic Manaslu (eighth highest peak in the world), Mt. Himachuli and Mt Ganesh among others are other major highlights of the trek. Moreover, the latter half of the trek caters the challenge of crossing Larkya La Pass 5153m. The culture of Nuri, which manifests little Tibet in the mountains below Mt. Manaslu is great cultural encounter during the trek. After crossing the wide Larkya pass, it finally enters Annapurna Conservation Area Project and treads along the trails of famous Round Annapurna Trek before it ends at Besisahar. In addition, if you have enough time and wish to enjoy natural beauties, enhance cultural experiences; you could join our Manaslu Circuit Trek with Larkya Pass. You could also join our challenging trekking along the remote trail in Manaslu Region by joining our Round Tsum Valley and Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek.  If you are not satisfied with this itinerary or if you want to customize this package in your timeline or budget, then you could contact us, or email to [email protected]m

 

Outline Itinerary:

 

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Arughat (Altitude: 700-m/2296 ft. 6/7 hour’s drive. Meal: BLD) 

Day 02: Trek from Soti Khola to Machhakhola (Altitude: 870 m/2952 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 03:Trek from Machhakhola Gaon to Jagat (Altitude: 2340 m/7676 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 04:Trek to Deng (Altitude: 1870m/6170 ft. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 05:Trek to Ghap (Altitude: 2,160m/7,086ft. Trek: 4-5 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 06:Trek to Lho (Altitude: 3150m/10395 ft. Trek: 6/ hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 07: Trek to Sama Gaon (Altitude: 3500m/11550 ft. Trek: 3-4 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 08: Rest day at Sama Gaon (Altitude: 3500m/11550 ft. Trek: 3-4 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 09: Trek to Samdo (Altitude: 3,690m/12,106 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 10: Trek to Larkya Phedi (Altitude: 4,470m/14,665ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 11: Trek to Bimtang crossing Larkya La Pass (Altitude: Larkya La Pass: 5153 m/ 17005 ft. Bimtang: 3,720m/12,204ft. Trek: 8/9 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 12: Trek to Dharapani (Altitude: 1,860m/6,102ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD) 

Day 13: Trek to Syange and Jeep/Public Bus drive to Besisahar (Altitude: 60 m/2,493ft) & Private car drive back to Kathmandu. End of the trip.

Trip Notes in Detail :

Trekking in the remote Himalayas of Nepal, where we need to consider different circumstances like natural calamities, health. It may compel the trip to be customized even at last minute. Hence, we always suggest being flexible with the condition. Your safety and satisfaction of the trip is our prime concern.

Costs

What is included


✓  Accommodation  during the trek at Mountain Lodge or Homestay in a sharing basis Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, tea & coffee, seasonal fruits, chocolate/s & biscuits) 
✓  English speaking, First Aid and Eco-trained local trekking guide, Assistance guide as per the group size, porters (2:1) 
✓  All the expenses for guide and porters along with Insurance 
✓  Manaslu Special Permit 
✓  Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) fee 
✓  Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee 
✓  Public Sharing Bus transfer for Kathmandu/Sotikhola- option for private vehicle is also available 
✓  Public Sharing Jeep transfer for Syange to Besisahar 
✓  Public sharing bus transfer to Kathmandu from Besisahar- option for private vehicle is also available 
✓  Exclusive medical kit bag, Duffle Bag, Trekking T-shirt,  Adventure Certificate 
✓  Sleeping Bag and Down Jacket during Trek 
✓  All government and local taxes as applicable

What is not included


✗  Nepal Visa - (Cost- US$- 30 for 15 days & $- 50 for 30 days) 
✗  Lunch & evening meals while in Kathmandu (Except welcome/farewell dinner) 
✗  Travel insurance 
✗  Cost of personal nature expenses, Beverages (Mineral water or coca-cola), cost of extra meals, snacks, phones bills, Internet, WiFi, laundry etc. 
✗  The cost incurred during emergencies, evacuations 
✗  Tips for Guide/porters/driver …

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Altitude Chart

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DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola via Arughat (Altitude: 700-m/2296 ft. 6/7 hour’s drive. Meal: BLD)

Wake up early morning and get ready after having breakfast at the hotel, also re-check your luggage. Our driver will escort you to the Bus Park to catch a bus to Arughat.  You will be driving towards the western part of the valley following a blacktopped Prithvi Highway. Crossing the Trishuli River, you will drive towards Dhading Besi from where you will have a bumpy drive of around 3 hours to Arughat. On the way, you can view the beautiful landscape, countryside lifestyle, terraced fields, rivers, and waterfalls. Arughat is a small town mostly settled by the Newar ethnic group. Resting for a while at Arughat starts a journey towards Soti Khola. Crossing a bridge across the Budhi Gandaki River, you will pass small villages settled by Gurung and Magar ethnic groups, beautiful field of millet and Paddy and landscape along the Sotikhola. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 02: Trek from Soti Khola to Machhakhola (Altitude: 870 m/2952 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Begins trek on few ups/down rocky trail after crossing a suspension bridge passing beautiful Sal forest. Viewing tropical waterfalls and passing terraces, you will walk up to the village of Lapubesi settled by traditional Gurung. Resting for a while, you will start walking uphill along the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River till Khanibesi. Here, you can click North-east view of Ganesh Himal and a beautiful waterfall and then starts descending towards the village at Macchakhola. You can take a relaxing dip in a hot spring and explore the surrounding. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 03: Trek from Machhakhola Gaon to Jagat (Altitude: 2340 m/7676 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Today, you will start walking in a narrow trail following the Budhi Gandaki River. Just walking in a zigzag trail and crossing a suspension bridge will take you to the Khorlabesi that offers a fantastic view of Ganesh Himal. Now onwards, you will walk in ascending and descending trails, crosses several suspension bridges, passes landslides, rock falls, and small hamlets; even walk in stone steps along with rocky trail en-route to Jagat. On reaching Jagat, see the fabulous view of Sringi Himal; mani walls and Chortens representing the Himalayan culture. Spend overnight at the local lodge.

Day 04: Trek to Deng (Altitude: 1870m/6170 ft. Trek: 6-7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

After sliding down a long chain of stone steps to the river, you will climb on a terraced hill to Saguleri.  See the impressive view of Singri Himal, 7187m from Saguleri. At Saguleri, the path splits. You will continue with the left-hand branch heading upstream, through a gorge section with towering walls. Thrice you cross the river in next couple of hours to avoid difficult valley sides and then slide up over a further steep spur to reach the village of Deng. Spend overnight at Deng local lodge/camping.

Day 05: Trek to Ghap (Altitude: 2,160m/7,086ft. Trek: 4-5 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Today, you will cross the village of Lamaistic Buddhism, see the some Mani walls/ Chortens and flattering flags while entering the elevated Buddhist Community. Since today’s trek is relatively short you reach the village of Ghap in about four hours, which straddles the river. Officially, you have entered the Tibetan Region as you feel the perceptible change in the climate and culture. Spend overnight at Ghap local lodge/camping.

Day 06: Trek to Lho (Altitude: 3150m/10395 ft. Trek: 6/ hrs. Meal: BLD)

The clear sighs of gaining the elevation are visible as you move into alpine territory where the mountain views are more than terrific. Myriads of mani stone walls and crossings of the Buri Gandaki thrice en-route will bring to Namrung. At Namrung, you need to issue trekking permits and MCAP permit. Beyond Namrung, the valley opens out and there are extensive pastures. Then, a gradual up climb followed by crossing a bridge over a large stream flowing down from the Lidanda Glaciers, you reach the Tibetan village of Sho, 3000m. Beyond Sho, you get first incredible views of the Manaslu North and then of Manaslu Main. A further trek will bring you to Lho, a large village at 3150 meters where there is a lovely little monastery and numerous chortens and Manis. Looking back, Ganesh I is visible. Spend overnight at Lho local lodge/camping.

Day 07: Trek to Sama Gaon (Altitude: 3500m/11550 ft. Trek: 3-4 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Beyond Lho, chase the right bank of the river, with views of Peak 29 ahead. Continuing along the main trail, you will reach Sama Gaon 3500m after a while trek. You can visit Sama Gompa which is just 20 minutes’ walk from Sama. Spend overnight at Sama local lodge/camping.

Day 08: Rest day at Sama Gaon (Altitude: 3500m/11550 ft. Trek: 3-4 hrs. Meal: BLD)

It is wise to rest during trek for proper acclimatization before gaining the height. Spend your time at Sama Village enjoying the culture, lifestyle, and people following Lamaism. You can either hike to a ridge to view the stunning mountain including Nadi CHuli, Manaslu, Larke, and Naike. Or, you can also go to visit the Pung Gyen Gompa, capture the fabulous view of Puggen Glacier. Your walk on rest will let you familiarize with height. Retrace Back to Sama Goan for the overnight stay.

Day 09: Trek to Samdo (Altitude: 3,690m/12,106 ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Today, you will trek to the Manaslu Base Camp that is incredibly a great trip. You will walk up for around 5 hours to base camp. Explore the surrounding and continue walking for your final destination towards Samdo. Todays’ trail will be a bit longer enjoying the sunlight on the mountains and glaciers. The best part of the trek is the incredible turquoise view of Birendra Lake. Spend some time in the base camp, then trek to Samdo. From now, you will enter the forest filled with birch, juniper, rhododendron, moss, and Lichen. The trail will take you towards the Kyonggma Kharka that manifests small huts made with stones and a long Mani walls. Crossing a bridge over Budhi Gandaki River, you will enter the village of Samdo. It is the very close village to Tibet settled by the Tibetan Refugee community, have Taka Choeling Gompa, big Mani wall and close to Sonam Glacier as well as a viewpoint of Naike and Pangboche Peaks. Spend overnight at Local lodge/camping.

Day 10: Trek to Larkya Phedi (Altitude: 4,470m/14,665ft. Trek: 6/7 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Today, you will gain a significant height. Beyond Samdo 3780m, you will trek along Larke Khola to Dharmashala (Stone Hut) 4460 along the steep trail above the river. At a point on today’s trek, you will be mesmerized with the incredible view of Larke Kunda. Keeping on gaining the height, you will arrive at Larkya Phedi 5105 crossing Larkya-La Pass 5153m. The trail passes through the Mani walls and Stone Huts while walking towards Larke Phedi. Larke Phedi is also called as Dharmasala or Rest House, is a seasonal village that provides rooms and tents for the trekkers. On reaching, you can hike the hills for acclimatization and retrace back to Phedi for the overnight stay at Resthouse/camping.

Day 11: Trek to Bimtang crossing Larkya La Pass (Altitude: Larkya La Pass: 5153 m/ 17005 ft. Bimtang: 3,720m/12,204ft. Trek: 8/9 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Today will be the most exciting day crossing a Larkya-la Pass gaining an ultimate altitude of this trek. Just starts walking in the early morning, you will pass the moraine route of the Larkya Glacier, cross frozen lakes and follow the steep up will takes you to Larkya-La. You will see the flattering colorful flags in a place, make your day a wonderful time catching the magnificent view of the snowcapped peaks including Annapurna II, Kangguru, Himlung, Larkey and many more. Continue walking following the guide in a steep descend on a high moraine ridge of Salpudanda glacier. Now onwards, the trail will be grassy moraine rock fall of Dangboche Kharka. Walking for a while will take you to the beautiful Bimthang Village. From here, you can view the fantastic scene of the peaks like the Lamjung, Manaslu, Phungi, Himlung and Cheo Himal. Spend overnight at Local lodge/ Camping at Bimthang.

Day 12: Trek to Dharapani (Altitude: 1,860m/6,102ft. Trek: 5/6 hrs. Meal: BLD)

Begins the trail to the Hampuk, a rock shelter cave, and crossing a bridge, you will continue walking down through the forest of Rhododendron and Pine, passing several villages and cultivated land, explore the Gho Village settled by the Gurung community as well as the Kilpu waterfall. You will reach Tilje, where you can rest for a while. Explore traditional Gurung Village. From now, you will continue walking towards Dharapani after crossing a bridge over the Dudh River. Explore the village and spend time enjoying the surrounding. Spend overnight at Local Lodge.

Day 13: Trek to Syange and Jeep/Public Bus drive to Besisahar (Altitude: 60 m/2,493ft) & Private car drive back to Kathmandu. End of the trip.

From Today, your trek will officially enter the Annapurna Conservation Area Project and Marshyangdi Valley. Show the TIMS and ACAP at Check Post while leaving Dharapani. Dharapani is a knot of Annapurna and Manaslu Trail as well as a junction of Dudh Khola and Marshyandgi River. Begins walking in a downhill trail passing Tal Village, you will continue a steep stone trail and cross a suspension bridge over Marshyangdi River, you will reach Chamje. From here, a steep descend towards the Syange village and crossing a bridge will take you to the bus stop. Driving for hours down in a snaky road will take you to Besisahar. Resting for a while, you will be escorted towards Kathmandu following Highway blacktopped road.

DEPARTURE DATES

START DATE END DATE STATUS PRICES
1st Feb 14th Feb Limited Seats
$ 1,390
7th Feb 20th Feb Limited Seats
$ 1,390
14th Feb 27th Feb Limited Seats
$ 1,390
21st Feb 6th Mar Limited Seats
$ 1,390
28th Feb 13th Mar Limited Seats
$ 1,390

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REVIEWS

  • Asher T.
    Oct 19, 2024

    Om was the perfect guide! He was warm and caring and had very good english. Every day he checked in with us, we looked at the map so we were prepared and he adjusted his pace based on how we were feeling. He was very thoughtful and knew all the best...

  • Andrea H.
    Sep 30, 2024

    It was a life time dream to see the Himalaya up close and Nava, Sundar and the rest of the team made it easy (relatively) to make this dream come true. My wife and I had full confidence with Hiking Nepal after our initial email contact and Nava alway...

  • Alex J.
    Oct 17, 2025

    We did the Manaslu Circuit in 14 days and had the best time with my guide Bale Tamang! Everything went and was very well organized. Especially my guide Bale. He told me a lot of about mountains and Nepali culture and looked after me whole time. Are t...

  • Jstuttgart
    Nov 02, 2024

    All around incredible experience. Don't want to say life-changing (time will tell), but I will say that this trip helped me put things into perspective. And I was dealing with a lot before I came to Nepal. I did the Manaslu trek (Larkye Pass), and Ni...

  • kaatje52hen
    Dec 07, 2024

    We did the Manaslu Trek from 9-19 November together with our guide Rajin and porter Anan. We had a very good time and were so lucky with beautiful weather every day and fresh snow at Larkya Pass, which made the Pass beautiful. Rajin was very caring f...

  • Dan D
    Sep 17, 2024

    We did the Manaslu trek in November of 2023. It was in the making for 2 years due to COVID restrictions. We worked with Nava throughout the booking process. There were a few small issues that came up, but she communicated quickly and clearly, so i...

  • Teije SS.
    Jan 11, 2025

    Friendly staff and great experience with everyone! Our guide, Pemba, was very knowledgeable and encouraging. Even when we were hit with altitude sickness (stomach ache and headache), he still stayed positive for us and assured that we will pull throu...

  • charlie P.
    Jan 09, 2025

    It was one of the best experience. Adventurous, fun and super exciting. Had the best experience of my life. Santosh was super friendly and engaging

  • HerbertHans2024
    Apr 17, 2024

    My wife and I tried the Manaslu Circuit in October 2024. Preparation of the trek: Communication with Nava from Hikingnepal was fast and very efficient. All our questions were answered in depth and fast. The trek: Anoj was very flexible and adjust...

  • PK Monte
    Jan 24, 2025

    Nava spent a lot time to answering our questions and then the booking process was so simple. Can't wait to get to the trek! I fell so comfortable to talk with Nava. I think that the responder is very smarts guy he attract me so quickly and his guid...

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