+9779851138344 Paknajol Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu
“Walking the journey around World’s 8th tallest mountain”
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a very long detour to walk in Nepal having diversified attractions in terms of nature and culture. The most iconic are the Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek. Among these two trekking routes Annapurna Circuit Trek is crowded. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is less crowded and untainted. No wonder Nepal Government has listed it as a restricted trekking region.
Snow Bank Adventure has knitted the best Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary. You must accompany the licensed trekking guide and there must be at least 2 trekkers to trek in this trail. Our competent travel planners and crew members will ensure hassle-free logistics as well as paperwork.
The journey of Manaslu Circuit Trek starts with the bus driver to Soti Khola via Dhading and Gorkha’s famous towns. On the graveled highway, trekkers will take the 4 wheeled jeeps to Soti via Aarughat and Aarkhet. Walking starts from Soti.
Trekkers start to walk through terraced farmlands and rural hilly Nepalese Villages along the Budi Gandaki River. Waterfalls, streams, and green lush forests are the usual sightings of the journey. Trekkers will get the amazing experience of Hills, Mountains, and Valleys during the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
The 2015 April Earthquake tolled much damage in this area. The epicenter of the earthquake is its surrounding. However, the trail is back to functioning. The intrepid people of the region have brought life back to normalcy.
Places like Machhakhola, Jagat, Deng, and Namrung are trekked before stopping for the acclimatization rest in Samagaon. It is the least densely populated village on the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. Exploration of the villages and the traditional monasteries in the village is done while acclimatizing. The major crop of the area is potato farming and animal rearing. You can get accustomed to the Bon Po religion followers and Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Trekkers then cross the Larke La Pass (5125 m) after trekking through Samdo. From the top of the Larke, one can observe the panoramic view of mountains including the Annapurna range. The most scenic vista is of the world’s 8th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu (8146 m). On the other side of the pass, trekkers will meet the Annapurna Circuit Trek trail route.
Snow Bank Adventure can arrange for extended trekking if you wish to continue the Annapurna Circuit Trek. These two are the best long detour walking trails in Nepal. Book the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal with us and explore the beautiful restricted trekking route of Nepal.
Day 01: Arrival at TIA Kathmandu (1,300m/2,464ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu - Arughat(670m/2,200ft) - Soti Khola(710m/2,330ft) 8-9 hrs drive for135km
Day 04: Soti Khola - Machha Khola(890m/2,920ft) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 05: Machha Khola - Jagat(1,340m/4,395ft) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 06: Jagat - Deng(2,360m/7,750ft) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 07: Deng - Namrung(2,660m/8,730ft) 6-7 hrs trek
Day 08: Namrug - Lho(3,180m/10,430ft) 4-5 hrs trek
Day 09: Lho - Samagaon(3,530m/11,580ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 10: Rest in Samagaon and explore Birendra Tal, Pungyen Gompa and Manasalu Base Camp
Day 11: Samagaon - Samdo( 3,860m/12,660) 3-4 hrs trek
Day 12: Samdo - Dharamsala / Larkya Phedi(4,460/14,630ft) 3-5 hrs trek
Day 13: Dharamsala - Larkya La(5,160m/16,930ft) - Bimthang(3,720m/12,200ft) 7-9 hrs trek
Day 14: Bimthang - Gho(2,560m/8,400ft) 5-6 hrs trek
Day 15: Gho - Dharapani(1,920m/6,300ft) - Tal(1,700m/5,580ft) 3-4 hrs trek
Day 16: Tal - Besi Sahar(760m/2,495ft) - Kathmandu(1,300m/4264ft) 7-8 hrs drive for190km
Day 17: Final Departure
Subsequent to arriving in Kathmandu, a delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will pick you up and take you to your hotel. At night, there will be an appreciated supper hosted by Snow Bank Adventure.
Accomodation: Overnight at hotel
Meals: D
After breakfast, we start our voyage through four astonishing UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These incorporate the compositionally rich Durbar Square, the hallowed Hindu sanctuary of Pashupati Nath, the fascinating 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath), and Bauddha Nath Stupa which is probably the most enthralling stupa on the planet.
Accomodation: Overnight at hotel
Meals: B
After breakfast, we will take the road trip on the four wheel jeep to Sotikhola. The trip is about 7 hours long depending upon the condition of the road. We will take the Prithvi Highway, Kalupandey Highway, and Benighat Larkey Highway. About 40% of the journey is on the graveled postal road. However, the scenery of the terraced farmlands, villages, and forests seen from the jeep is outstanding. We will spend overnight in Sotikhola on the bank of Budi Gandaki River at the foothill of a gigantic hill.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
We will walk on the bank of Budi Gandaki River all the way to Machha Khola. The trail is comfortable as we don’t need to do much of the uphill walking. The terraced farmlands and the whistling sound of the river as well as the laidback rural Nepalese village lifestyle will help you forget all the pain endured while walking. This is the first day of walking so you will be full of excitement and enthusiasm as well.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
The trail starts to get difficult from this day onwards. We will have to walk occasional uphill on this. The crossing of the suspension bridge and sight of the waterfalls along the way will keep us busy and mesmerized. The chill mountain breeze starts to hit you and the Himalayan wilderness feeling will overpower you.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
On this day the walking can be challenging. We will have to walk uphill and downhill frequently. However, the presence of the grassy meadows and the gorges along the way will help you forget all the pain. The major highlight of this day is the crossing of the long suspension bridge located at Philim. This is the largest Gurung Village as well. From this place, we will extend our walking journey through bamboo forests to Deng located on the bank of Deng River.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
On this day we will have to cross the Budi Gandaki River many times using the suspension bridge. Besides the steep uphill climbing just before reaching the Namrung village most of the trail is comfortable walking. We can have a marvelous view of the Siringi Himal on the trail. The major village on this trekking section is the Prok Village after Ghap.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
Early in the morning, the view of Siring and Ganesh Himal is outstanding. We will climb the forested hill and reach the wider Himalayan valleys. On this day we will have to walk through village-like Sho before entering Lho village. There are numerous chortens and manis on this section of the trail. On this day we will also get a glimpse of the Mt. Manaslu as well. This is probably the most eventful day to walk on this trail as we will be visiting various local monasteries. We will also get the outstanding scenery of the mountains as well.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
After breakfast, we rise to the Samagaon through the Kani. Cross the Damonan Khola then walk to the creek through the forested hill before entering the plateau. From plateau that offers all-encompassing perspectives on the encompassing mountains including Himal Chuli(7893m), Ngadi Chuli(7873m), and glacier ahead. We additionally get the opportunity to cross the Numla Khola and feel the Manasalu’s Pungyen Glacier. In the wake of trekking some more minutes, we enter the village of Samagaon across the wide barley and potato fields.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
On this day we will visit the various monasteries and beautiful places nearby Samagaon. This will undoubtedly become a rural cultural and natural excursion. We go through the day at Samagaon both for rest and acclimatization. Today, we get to know the rich Tibetan culture. We appreciate seeing a large number of mani stones with Buddhist messages and pictures and the Sherpa ladies clad in customary garments and adornments. On a little slope close to the Sama town is an old Gompa (Pungyen Gompa), a religious community with incredible perspectives on the icy mass. It is named after Manaslu, Pungyen implies wrist trinket, a great depiction of the two pinnacles. It was annihilated a year after the principal ineffective Japanese endeavor to climb Manaslu. Local people accepted that the trip infuriated the divine beings, and when the Japanese returned a year later they met with a ton of obstruction that they needed to surrender their endeavor.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
Today, we drop to the Budhi Gandaki River, which has turned north and tails it to an extension over a side stream. The trail to one side prompts the Manaslu Base camp. The Larkya la Trail passes a few mani dividers as the valley augments. It is a simple trail on a rack over the waterway passing the juniper and birch woodlands of Kermo Kharka. We drop off the rack, cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden scaffold and climb steeply onto a projection between two forks of the stream. From a stone curve, we can see a huge white Kani. At long last going through the Kani we discover Samdo.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
Indeed, even today, we proceed with our stroll down the edge, traverse Budi Gandaki, and start strolling upward. After intersection two streams and seeing the Larkya Glacier we circumvent the valley of the Salka Khola and move up again to the stone visitor house (4,450 m/14,596ft), which isn't a hotel yet a sort of haven called Dharmshala, otherwise called Larke Phedi. The short walk today additionally leaves a lot of time for acclimatization and unwinding toward the evening.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
This section of the trek incorporates the long ascent to the moraine field. After achieving the moraine field the views gradually appear of Cheo Himal, Larke peak, southern Larkya Himal, and different other peaks in reverse view. Carefully descend from moraine through a grassy field to the Dongboche kharka. The trails remunerate us with a chance of viewing so many Glaciers produced by Pawar Himal. Outflow the water of the Glacier from Dudh Khola which is the border between the Manasalu and Annapurna Himal. A precarious plunge takes us to the Narrow Valley. In the wake of trekking an easy walk to the south, we enter the lovely Bhimtang Valley. From an edge at Bimthang, we can appreciate incredible perspectives on Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
We plunge further and cross a high field (Sangure Kharka) trailed by a scaffold over Dudh Khola. We stroll through rhododendron woodland and finish a trail a restricted valley until we arrive at the most noteworthy developed place where there is the valley at Karche, 2785 meters. We go crosswise over fields before making a lofty move over an edge. The trail falls off the edge in a major, clearing curve to the waterway bank at 2580 meters. A short separation past is the village of Gho. Because of yesterday's tiredness, we spend overnight at Gho.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
We move over a little edge and appreciate the stone cleared trail as it goes through a wonderful town. We at that point traverse Dudh Khola and move up through a chorten-formed curve, pass a mani divider and arrive at the Thonje town. At the town, we experience a police checkpoint and keep on dharani. We have entered the Annapurna circuit area from Dharapani. Further down, we run over Karte town, and after a lot of strolling, we traverse Marshyangdi Khola. We likewise run over certain mani dividers before arriving at the town of Tal, arranged at the foot of a huge cascade.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
The drive from Tal to Kathmandu through Syange and Besi Sahar offers one a chance to appreciate both slope and mountain scenes. The drive is frequently along the banks of the Marsyangdi and Trishuli waterways. We additionally drive by some delightful towns with cultivating porches on the two sides of the street. In Kathmandu, we will be accompanied by our inn. The day in Kathmandu can either be spent in relaxation or maybe we make up for lost time with some very late shopping. To commend the effective finishing of our voyage, we will have a goodbye supper in the evening.
Accomodation: Overnight at tea house
Meals: B L D
Our adventure in Nepal reaches an end today! A Snow Bank Adventure delegate will drop you off at the air terminal roughly 3 hours before our booked flight. On our approach to home, you will have a lot of time to design your next experience in the magnificent nation of Nepal.
Accomodation:
Meals: B
The country Nepal spread from the east to west. It lies between Chain and India. The land area of Nepal is 1,47,181km2. It is the second biggest country in water sources. The current population of Nepal is 2,94,00,000. Among them 34% < 15yrs, 61% from 15-64yrs, 5% > 64yrs & 1,800 births/day. More than 125 languages and local dialects are spoken but Nepali is the most speaking language in Nepal. English is understood in tourist and trekking areas. Many trekking and tour guides can speak other western and eastern languages. Religions: Hindus are 81%, Buddhists are 9%(especially living in high Northern regions), Muslims are 4.5%, and Christin are1.4%. Land area:-1,47,181km2 Low Terai 20.1%, Middle Hills 56.2%, High Himalaya 23.7%, Arable land 16.8%, Forest 25.4% Time Zone: Nepal is 5’45” ahead from GMT and 15 minutes faster than Indian Time.
There are two main trekking seasons in Nepal. Spring (From 3rd week of February to 1st week of May) and autumn(From 3rd week of September to 1st week of December ). These seasons are common to all trekking routes. The Everest and Annapurna regions are very crowded from march-April and mid-October to the end of November. The weather is warm with flowers in rain shadow areas during the monsoon seasons. But the flooding and landslide can be damaged to the mountain road which can make major delay in time schedule. Leeches also found in lower trails during monsoon that can make uncomfortable while walking. The trekkers can explore all year round in Mustang but are cold from December to the beginning of March. Likewise, Dolpo can be visited from mid of August to the first week of October. Poon Hill and Helambu like short treks can do during the winter( December to February) but it is cold at night. It is also possible for Annapurna, Manaslu, and Everest Base camp treks but the weather is very cold which makes the treks too tough. The biggest season of tourist from October to December which is the best time to capture mountain views. There is also good temperature and clear sky after the monsoon. The Middle Hills and Terai regions ( Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha) are the best time to explore in winter.
There are different races of people inhabitant in Nepal. So that they are having different culture and also celebrating different festivals throughout the country. You can found differ in culture and festivals by their religion too. The Hindu celebrates Dashain and Tihar which is held in October and November. Likewise, Buddist celebrates Loshar at different times. Gurungs and Tamangs are enjoying January and Sherpas are celebrating the month of February. But you can found some common festivals like holly(color’s festival) celebrating in every religion which held at end of February and March. You can get a chance to observe some cultural festivals like Indrejatra and Janai Purnima in August and Shiva Ratri in February. So many other festivals are celebrating throughout the country.
Passport
A six-month valid passport with some blank pages for a stamping visa is required. Do not forget to check your passport where correctly stamped arrival, departure, passport number, and visa date to avoid the possibility of complications. VISA Nepal provides an arrival visa at Tribhuvan International Airport. But you should complete the visa form with a recent passport size photo and pay the visa fee in foreign currency, preferably USD. Other major currencies are also acceptable. A single entry visa fee cost is 15 days USD 25.00 30 days USD 40.00 90 days USD 100.00 A foreigner can stay a maximum of 150 days in a calendar year. They can be extended visas from the Immigration Office in Kathmandu or Pokhara. A minimum extension is USD 30.00(to be paid in Nepalese rupees) for 15 days. Visa applications can be pre-registered online. Read the requirements and have a photo and all requested details available before starting the process. http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa Spare passport size photos and Document copies Better to bring 6-8 recent passport size photos and some copies of your passport for use on the visa application, visa extensions, and Trekking permits.
Our guides are trained in first aid, carry a comprehensive medical kit, and can deal with most of the problems encountered on treks. However, in the case of a serious accident outside help needs to be available. That’s why comprehensive insurance is essential. Trekking is not possible without full insurance cover, which you can purchase in your home country. You need to have full, personal, travel insurance that covers personal belongings, trip cancellation plus medical, rescue, and evacuation insurance(for air ambulance and helicopter rescue services). You must carry the company’s insurance policy certificate with you, it must include your name, address, policy number, contact numbers, and procedure for the company’s rescue department.
In case of a serious trekking accident, the insurance company will be contacted and they will take over the rescue process. Sending in the necessary ground or air support. Without it, your trekking teams would have try to carry you out, possibly exacerbating your’s injuries. We will not risk that. Snow Bank Adventure’s staff are covered by our own full accidental and medical insurance.
Trekking entry permits are required to each of Nepal’s National Parks and Conservation Areas. The entry permits cost range from Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 3000 per entry and additional permits are required for Restricted Region Treks. We can manage all types of permits. There are five Restricted Regions which are close to the Tibetan border were opened for outside in 1990. The treks only can do with a professional guide and minimum of two trekkers. Your original passport and extra photos are required to make permits for Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Tsum Valley, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga trekking. The fees are according to height and range from USD 90.00 - USD 500.00 for a week or 10 days then stiff daily amounts.
Credit cards are only accepted in cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. You have to make ready Nepalese Rupees to spend during the trek. That’s why you have to take a sufficient amount of Nepali Rupees on your trek. Your personal expenses should be only for hot showers, charging batteries, additional drinks, and snacks, the cost rising with altitude. You can make a ceremony with your trekking team at the end of the trek.
Regular walking or jogging activities for a few months before your trip will ensure high altitude trekking. People who trek so quickly and climb too high in a day may suffer Acute Mountain Sickness( AMS) so we call trekkers slow and steady walking. Stops for rests and do not carry more than 5 kg with you. Pre-fitness and stamina are required for trekking in Nepal. Spend at least two nights in the city before going to the trekking destination which gives time for acclimatization as well as easy to arrange necessary trekking permits.
We prefer the group size from 1-10 pax but more can be accommodated on request. There must be 2 persons accompanied by a registered guide in the Restrict Regions( Upper Dolpo, Mustang, Nar-Phu, Manaslu, and Kanchenjunga). Anyone who is reasonably fit and can walk for 5-6 hours a day in a hilly country can trek in Nepal. We suggest children up to 15 years stay below 3,500m and above 15 years can tackle the higher routes.
A delegate from Snow Bank Adventure will meet you outside the terminal building and pick you up and take you to your hotel. We use cars or minibusses as the means of transportation in cities. For trekking, we use flights, local buses, minibusses or jeeps depends on the distance, terrain, and size of the group. There is a limitation on luggage up to 15 kg per person on small planes.
We provide selected 2-3 star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara on a bed and breakfast basis. During the trek, local people built simple and clean Teahouses on their properties and offer choice able good, safe and hot food with printed menus. We provide full board meals and lodging, tea or coffee, and safe drinking water during the treks. The cost of Wifi, charging your device and batteries, bottled drinks, snacks, and curios is not included in your package.
There are countless shops that sell all types of the trekking gear in both Kathmandu and Pokhara. Top brands and high-quality gears are available in selected shops.
The kit is best packed in plastic bags inside the duffle bag to ensure dryness.
Bring a spare bag
Bed: Teahouse provide a bed sheet and pillow and can usually offer duvets.
Sleeping bag: lightweight with stuff bag ( ideally rated at - 10oc/ 14of for high altitude nights)
Boots with good treads and ankle support for long treks, Spare walking shoes, spare laces
Hiking poles and Headtorch
Windproof Jacket
Down jacket ( for high altitude treks)
Thermal underwear on high altitude treks
Socks (thick and thin)
Shirt: 2-3 piece
Long trousers
Tracksuit Layers of warm tops( 2-3 piece)
Rain gear ( top with hood, pants can be useful)
Hat Scarf and gloves ( especially for high altitude treks)
Handkerchiefs and Tissues
Sunglasses ( particularly important for possible snow work)
An additional items Duffle bag and a day pack( plus inner plastic bags for waterproofing)
Sunscreen Toothbrush and paste, razor, Soap, and a face cloth can be useful Small towel (quick drying)
Personal medication and bandages Biodegradable soap and pegs for clothes
Ankle and knee guards
Leech oil to control leeches from May to October
Toilet paper
Book Diary, notebook, pen and pencil
Camera, Batteries, charger, and cards
spare batteries
The short treks need fewer clothes than longer treks
Camera cards and batteries are only available in Kathmandu and Pokhara. We advise carrying a set of camera batteries even if you have a charger. Nepal uses 220 volts through standard European round 2 or Indian round 3 pin plug sockets. Bring an adapter if you need one. Power outages are common everywhere.
Most of the day there is possible to recharge cell phones and camera batteries without cost but some parts of trekking should be paid for recharging your devices.
Most routes have cell phone availability at least near villages. The popular routes are better supplied.
Cards are only available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and at the airstrip village of Juphal in the Dolpo region. We advise you to purchase a SIM card on arrival. NTC and NCL networks are available in Kathmandu, Everest, and Annapurna trails. Dolpo uses the Hullo network. Manaslu currently has poor reception, but landlines are available.
Malaria is prevalent in the lowland Terai regions from March to September. If you are touring in the Terai during this time it is recommended that you bring prescribed medication. Bring any necessary personal medication with you. Include sunscreen, lip guard and plasters, etc which can buy in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Acute Mountain Sickness is caused by your body’s reaction to a shortage of oxygen. Some people start to feel the effects of altitude sickness from 2800 meters. The symptoms are first noticeable in the brain or lungs and include headache, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, and fatigue. Admit to your symptoms rest, don’t continue climbing higher to sleep. If the condition gets worse while resting, descent to a lower altitude. Rest until you feel better and then continue upwards slowly. Stop your trek not your life if necessary. Tell your guide if you are not feeling well and act on his advice. The prescription drug, Diamox can assist with the prevention of AMS symptoms. It is a diuretic that increases respiratory rate and breathing depth(also urine flow), assisting acclimatization by reducing headaches, nausea and improving sleep. Take 1/2 a tablet 125mg or 250mg in 12 hours(fingers and feet may tingle, don’t worry)
With the range in altitudes in the Himalayas, weather prediction is notoriously difficult to expect the unexpected. Beautiful days, warm in the sun is followed by colder nights. From 1000-3500m temperatures may be 5o to 20oc, higher up they may be -10o to 20oc and above 5000m -15o to 20oc. Wind chill causes temperatures to plummet. Winter temperatures are commonly 10oc lower. Rain or snow can arrive without warning, throughout the year.
The cities, villages, and trails are everywhere safe. Courtesy and kindness are universal.
Nepal is unique where you could found lowland 75m - 8,848m Mt. Everest in a distance of only 200 km. Nepal is a multi-racial, multi-cultural, and multi-language country. It has also beautiful nature, ice-capped giants of high Himalaya, a lot of waterfalls, unique wildlife and so many species of flora and fauna. Its gentle and friendly people offer visitors a warm and sincere welcome. Nepal is the homeland of the Buddha. It offers so many adventures like a tour, trekking, rafting, jungle safari, paragliding, and boating, etc. So Nepal is a dreamland of people spread all over the world. Snow Bank Adventure wants a chance to design your first trip which will be memorable in your lifetime. We (Snow Bank Adventure) believe in an Eco-friendly nature and request that you join us in our efforts to improve our trekking routes and environment in every possible way. That’s why we request you not to do:- * Do not discard cigarette buds or matches and be very conscious of the dangers of fire. * Drop tissues, sweet papers, packets, or plastic items for correct disposal. Do not throw items into Teahouse fires or ovens, it may be offensive on religious grounds. Do not squat behind bushes or rocks anywhere near a stream. Dig a hole and cover it properly before leaving
| accommodation: | Hotel in Kathmandu/Tea House during Trek |
| Height: | Larkya La Pass(5160m/16930ft) |
| Best Season: | Spring and Autumn |
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Trip Duration: | 17 Days |
| Trek Duration: | 14 Days |
| Transportation: | Car/Jeep |
| Trip Type: | Trekking |
| Activities: | Sightseeing & Trekking in Himalaya |
