The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a fourteen-day journey in the heart of the mountains in the Gorkha District, Nepal. You will walk the untouched and less-crowded trails around Mt. Manaslu, the eighth-tallest peak on Earth, at 8163 meters, offering you a limitless, thrilling adventure during the excursion.
Part of a Manaslu conservation area, the Manaslu Circuit protects a variety of rare animal species, including the Himalayan black bear, red panda, langur monkeys, ghoral, and others; birds, including the Himalayan Monal, Nepal’s national bird, snow partridge, blood pheasant, and golden eagle; and plants, including Himalayan blue pine, silver fir, Himalayan cedar, juniper shrubs, and others.
In this 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek, you will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore staggering views of the Himalayas, hidden villages, Manaslu Base Camp, and beyond in peaceful, remote hiking off-road trails. Not only this, but you will also be able to delve deeply into the rich culture and social norms of Sherpas, Magars, Tamangs, and Gurungs.
Numerous stupas, monasteries, prayer flags, and chortens are scattered throughout the route, giving visitors a glimpse into vibrant Buddhist culture influenced by Tibetan traditions. Thus, this perfect trek shows the ideal connection between natural beauty and the quirky lifestyle and culture of the Buddhist people.
This 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek starts with a nine-hour drive from Kathmandu City to Maccha Khola, the hiking’s beginning point. From this place, you will pass several lovely villages like Jagat, Dyang, Namrung Village, and Samagaun until you reach the Manaslu Base Camp, sitting at 4800 meters in height from sea level.
From this base camp, you can witness the most amazing views of ice-capped peaks like Mount Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, and many others that will remain in your heart forever. Then, after exploring Manaslu Base Camp, you will also cross the Larkya La Pass, which is at 5,106 meters and will make you feel you are footing at the top of the world.
After that, you will descend towards Bhimthang and then to Tilije Village, ultimately driving towards Besisahar and returning to Kathmandu City. This 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek will take hiking enthusiasts through dense jungles, alpine meadows, beautiful waterfalls, and several small settlements, making this journey indelible.
This 2-week lively adventure will give you the time of your life at a relaxed pace, with serene trails testing your limits, toughness, and patience in this challenging journey, showering you with beyond-expectation natural scenery rewards. So, add your 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek to your bucket list and make your dreams come true to enjoy something different and beautiful.
Our company’s representatives will visit the airport and wait for you at the airport terminal to drive you to a hotel. Your reserved hotel is located in Thamel, which is just twenty-five minutes far from the airstrip. You can unwind at the hotel and shower after your long-hour flight from your country.
Then in the late afternoon, we will throw a welcome dinner party at a classical restaurant where delicious Nepalese dishes will be served. Besides that, you can also be part of the colorful life of
Thamel; the nights will be short no more with a disco ball. After that, you can arrive at your hotel room and rest early for the next day’s journey, which will be waiting for you.
Your 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek starts today with a long drive ahead after breakfast in your hotel in Thamel, Kathmandu. Our private automobile will transport us to the bus park. Then, we will get on the local bus to Machha Khola, which departs between 6 am and 8 am. You will get a picturesque local bus ride experience on the road. After reaching the Netrawoti Khola River, the road becomes uneven. Nonetheless, you would be rewarded with staggering sights of remote villages and the environment. After nine to eight hours of driving, we will arrive at Machha Khola (870 meters). We’ll spend the night at a local cozy lodge. Drive Distance : 175 Km
Your third day of the 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary begins with the beginning of a hiking journey to Jagat. In the first part, you will walk about forty-five minutes uphill to Khola Besi Village. Then, after hiking for another half hour, you’ll reach Tatopani Village, which is popular for hot springs. From here, you will hike, traversing through Dobhan Village, located at the meeting point of the Sarpu and Shari rivers. Then, you have to climb towards Louri village before arriving at Jagat. When you reach Jagat, you can see traditional Tibetan-style houses, monasteries, architecture, and so on. Tonight, you will stay here. Trek Distance : 13.5 km
We are hiking to Deng from Jagat after having a mouth-devouring first meal. Then, we will depart from the village and walk along the path through small, charming villages, terraced fields, lush jungles, and other beautiful landscapes. After walking for hours, we will pass through Philim and Ekle Bhatti villages. Then, we will hike more in the remote zone, where the path gets even narrower and steeper. However, you can enjoy the lovely views of cliffs and cascades on these 7 to 8 hours of walking to reach Deng village. You will also see here the Tibetan influence community. We will sleep the night at this village on this Manaslu Circuit Trek. Trek Distance : 20 km
On this fifth day of the 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary, we will depart from Deng Village and resume our hiking journey, allowing us to experience unlimited exciting moments. We will cross the Buddhi Gandaki Khola River via a hanging bridge. Following that, we will ascend towards Rana Village and eventually enter the Buddhi Gandaki valley. We will hike over mani walls and lovely trees till we reach Prok Village at 2397 meters. Here, you can relish the heart-stopping vistas of Ganesh Himal and Singri Himal. We will trek around 19 kilometers from Deng to Namrung Village, where we will spend the night. Trek Distance : 19 km
On this 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek, we’ll stop at Shyala Village today. In the first part of the trip, we will gently climb higher while taking in the breathtaking vistas of the ice-covered
Himalayas. We will also proceed through the village of Lho, where you can see the greatest Buddhist monastery, Buddhist Chhortens, traditional dwellings, and much more. Shyala Village is just 18 kilometers away from Namrung Village. After 7 to 8 hours of a long day hiking, you will reach Shyala village, which is nestled by the gigantic Manaslu range, where you will also witness close views of Mount Manaslu and other breathtaking sceneries. Tonight, we sleep here for the night. Trek Distance : 14km
We will first explore Pungyen Monastery before departing from Shyala Village. You can experience a peaceful environment in this monastery, showcasing the Manaslu region’s cultural richness and spiritual importance. After exploring, we will return to our teahouse for a hearty breakfast. Then we shall stroll towards Samagaun. We’ll trek through juniper and pine forests, admiring the dazzling, snow-covered Himalayas. On our 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary, we will hike for five to six hours before arriving at Samagaun hamlet, where we will spend two nights. Trek Distance : 17 km
Today, we are acclimatizing at Samagaun on this eighth day of the 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary. This acclimatization will help your body adapt to the new elevation. You can look around Samagaun village to spend some quality time there. We will also advance trekking to Manaslu Base Camp. After breakfast, we will depart from Samagaun and ascend towards the Manaslu Base Camp. Then after reaching the camp, you can see the beautiful vistas of panoramic peaks such as Annapurna, Himal Chuli, Cheo Himal, Manaslu, Ngadi Chuli, and many others. Afterward, we will head back to Samagaun and explore more. Trek Distance: 13.5 km
After our rest day in Samagaun Village, we will continue our hike to Samdo Village. Today’s journey will be short compared to other days. We will gradually gain elevation while walking. The trail will offer fantastic landscape views along the Budhi Gandaki Khola River, which is surrounded by the majestic Himalayas. After walking for a few hours, we will trek past chortens and multiple mani walls, which reflect the Tibetan influence on culture. One of Samdo Village’s teahouses will host our overnight stay. Samdo village lies near the Tibetan border, where you will be showered with picturesque vistas. Trek Distance : 5 km
Today’s journey will await us at Dharmasala, Larkya La Phedi, on this Manaslu Circuit Trek. We will walk on leveled trails, passing through the barren lands until we arrive at Larkya Bazaar. This is a Tibetan trading hub that has been running for centuries. We will then walk through the Budhi Gandaki Khola River, cross a wooden arch, and climb uphill. We will trek through stunning views of Larkya Glacier to reach Dharmasala Village, one of the remote places on the Manaslu Circuit Trek journey. We will stay in this village overnight and rest early for next day’s challenging hiking day. You should sleep enough so you don’t get exhausted early tomorrow.
Trek Distance : 6 km
On this eleventh day of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, we will embark on the most challenging part of your journey. We will depart immediately after eating 1st meal of the day. The trail will be snow-covered, offering surreal, picturesque scenery of the landscape. We will hike past turquoise glacial lakes. You may see the yak herders on the way to Bhimthang. Our first destination will be Larkya La Pass, lying at a height of 5106 meters. This will be the most difficult ascent, but it will also be the most rewarding, with breathtaking views you have never seen before. Then we’ll descend to Bhimthang village, traveling through rugged mountains. After eight to nine hours of traveling, we will arrive at this peaceful settlement. Trek Distance : 16 km
After crossing the tough Larkya La Pass on the following day, today’s 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek will be easier. We are mostly walking downhill, passing through lovely rhododendrons and oak jungles, farming areas, and interacting with the local villagers. After passing Phurke Khola, we will arrive at Tilije Village after walking for four hours. Then we will board a shared jeep and travel to Besisahar. The travel to Besisahar will take roughly three hours. We’ll stay in a lodge and rest. Tonight, we’ll spend the night here before going to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Trek Distance : 13 km
After early breakfast, we begin our trek to Thonje village (1850) by descending a stone paved route alongside a small settlement. On our trip to Dharapani (1963), the junction of the Annapurna circuit path, we pass through a security check. We board a vehicle (sharing Jeep) from Dharapani and are dropped off at Besisahar (760). We catch a different vehicle (local Bus) at Besisahar and return to Kathmandu then you’ll be taken to a hotel in Kathmandu, where we will have a farewell dinner, and after that you can spend your own time in Kathmandu. Trek and Drive Distance : 220 Km
This marks the finish of your Manaslu Circuit Trek. Get ready for your departure. We will pick you up from your hotel to three hours before your flight to avoid any delays or problems at the airport. This will be our final goodbye before we meet again. You can send us an email once you’ve safely arrived home. We wish you the best of luck and hope to go to many countries together when you return to Nepal.
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