The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a wilderness, secluded and lonely adventure journey in the Himalayas. Today, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is becoming more and more popular and has replaced the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Many teahouses are now open on the Manaslu Circuit as well, which is also a restricted area. Manaslu (8163 m) is the eighth highest mountain in the world, Manaslu means "mountain spirit" in Sanskrit. In 1956, a Japanese expedition team succeeded in the first ascent. The Manaslu Circuit Trek offers the perfect combination of unique Tibetan culture, pristine natural beauty and a Himalayan adventure of a lifetime.
Manaslu Circuit Trek start from Sotikhola (700 m) after 7 hours by bus or jeep enjoying with terrific sceneries during drive from Kathmandu then following the Traditional Sal Tade route to Larkya Bhanjaying, passing through the narrow valley of Budhi Gandaki with worthless ups and downhill until Namrung (2630 m) then from here it is getting wider open valley with Hugh Yak pasture, forest, farmland and villages. There are so many villages in Upper Valley like; Lihi, Sho, Lho, Sama and Samdo and they follow the distinct Tibetan Buddhist culture, language, rituals and festivals. There are century old beautiful Monastery, Chorten and Mani Wall which has been impressively decorated by colorful panting and praying flags. The completely looks Titetan and they do business with Tibet. This valley is isolated and detached from modern development. It is unexplored culture treasure. Moreover, you can enjoy with dramatic view of Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Himal Chuli (7893 m) Buddha Himal (6672 m), Ganesh Himal (7422 m), Himlung Himal (7126 m), Annapurna Range and many other. Besides this you can enjoy with wide variety of flora and fauna during Manaslu Circuit Trek
Now there are lots of teahouses getting opened during this Manaslu Circuit Trek so you don’t need to bring your camping stuffs. There is also fancy manu card so you can choose your food and order and food can be available like Dalvath, Chapatti, Noodles, Momo, Chaumin, Pasta, Pizza, neat and clean room outside bathroom. You need to require special restricted permit at list two people in a group from authorized trekking company and trekking with authorized guide. Then you can do this trek. There are other similar trekking packages like Tsum Valley Trek, Ganesh Himal Tsum Valley Trek, lower Manaslu trek and Ganesh Himal Tsum Valley Manaslu Trek so you can choose according to your suit.
Airport pick up transfer to hotel then having refresh and briefing about tour plan.
Sightseeing tour in World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu valley: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Shymbhunath Stupa, Bauddhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple and overnight at hotel in ktm
Kathmandu about 7 hours jeep ride to Machhakhola (900 m) then overnight at lodge
Machhakhola about 6 hrs trek to Jagat(1400 m) overnight
Jagat 7 hrs trek to Deng (1860 m)) overnight
Deng 6 hrs trek to Namrung (2630 m) overnight.
Namrung trek to Samagaun 7 hour (3520 m) over two nights
Site trip around Monasteries relaxing for acclimatization
Samagaun trek to Samdo 4 hrs (3800 m) overnight
Samdo trek to Larke Rest House (Dharmasala) 4 hrs (4460 m) overnight
Larke Rest House trek to Bhimtang Passing through Larke -La (5160 m) 7 hrs (3830 m) overnight
Bhimtang trek to Tilije 6 hrs (2300 m) overnight
Tilije about 1.5 hour trek to Dharapani then 5 hrs Jeep ride to Beshishahar overnight there
Beshishahar about 6 hrs car ride back to Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Airport departure
There are many trekking area's has been declared as a restricted area to protect enviroment, local cultural and border safety.Like : Manaslu, Tsum Valley Upper Mostang, Upper Dolpa, Narfu Kanchengunga etc. So Tourist are allow to visit thise restricted area's in organised group by authorised trekking company with authorised guide as well.
You need minimum 2 weeks time to do Manaslu Circuit Trek.
March to May and Sepeember to November is the best season for Manaslu Circuit. It is not sure to cross Larkya Pass in Winter and in summer will have lots of rain then risk for landslide and floot and cloudy as well so during this time can't enjoy the trek.
We should fit physically and meantally first for Manalsu Circuit Trek then we have to bring good Trekking boots,Down Jacket, wind breaker, sleeping bag, rocksack,suns cream, suns glass, water bottel, personal back, trekking poals, sandal trusers , worms sucks, etc
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Charlie Rose
Australia
25th January, 2023
Manaslu Circuit Trek
I undertook the Tamang Heritage Trek in the Langtang region with Hari Pandey in 2009. I was a complete novice, but felt well looked after with Hari as my guide. Knowledgably, friendly and professional, he helped to create fond memories of my time at the gateway to the Himalayas.