Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal

Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal

Discover Nepal’s Manaslu Circuit, following the Budhi Gandaki Valley towards the high villages and Larkya pass. Mirando al Sur’s developed 19-day itinerary combines trails, villages and monasteries in communities with Tibetan cultural traditions.

The route is in Nepal, close to the Tibetan border; it does not travel within Tibet. Soti Khola, Namrung, Shyala, Samagaon and Samdo lead towards Bimthang before the descent to Dharapani.

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The river journey reveals a transition from forest and farming villages to high mountain terrain. Lodge and teahouse stays make it possible to progress through the valleys rather than return to the same accommodation each evening.

Samagaon’s adaptation day and the approach to the pass form part of the altitude planning. Despite a low published technical rating, the itinerary involves consecutive walking days, basic accommodation and a high pass. Review your fitness and mountain experience with the agency.

Trip itinerary

1. Day 1: Kathmandu. Arrival and hotel transfer.
2. Day 2: Preparation and permits. Programme arrangements, with time for city visits as the departure schedule allows.
3. Day 3: Soti Khola. Road transfer via Arughat; allow around eight or nine hours, depending on road conditions.
4. Day 4: Machha Khola. First trekking stage, around six or seven hours.
5. Day 5: Jagat. Continue through Khorlabesi, Tatopani and the Budhi Gandaki Valley; six or seven hours.
6. Day 6: Ekle Bhatti. Walk through the Philim area; five or six hours.
7. Day 7: Bhi Phedi. Continue via the Deng and Bhi sector; six or seven hours.
8. Day 8: Namrung. Forest and valley villages; six or seven hours.
9. Day 9: Shyala. Pass Lihi, Sho and Lho, reaching around 3,500 m; five or six hours.
10. Day 10: Samagaon. A possible visit to Pung Gyen Gompa before reaching the village; four or five hours.
11. Day 11: Samagaon adaptation day. Walk towards the Manaslu Base Camp area, with altitude and duration adapted to the group.
12. Day 12: Samdo. Continue to the high village; three or four hours.
13. Day 13: Dharamsala/Larke Phedi. Approach the accommodation before the pass; three or four hours, with shared rooms.
14. Day 14: Larkya pass to Bimthang. Cross the pass and descend into the next valley. The programme gives a six-to-seven-hour reference, to be reviewed against conditions.
15. Day 15: Gho. Descend through pasture and forest; five or six hours.
16. Day 16: Dharapani to Besisahar. Walk two or three hours to the end of the trek and continue by vehicle.
17. Day 17: Kathmandu. Road transfer from Besisahar.
18. Day 18: Kathmandu. Visits or free time before departure.
19. Day 19: Departure. International return flight.

Duration, season and experience

• Duration: 19 days, matching the developed itinerary and product description.
• Season: ask for recommended dates for the trails, pass and accommodation.
• Reference group: at least four participants; confirm the departure’s composition.
• Published level: low technical difficulty and moderate physical demand, with consecutive stages and high-altitude activity.
• Dates: ask for dates and availability.
• Places: contact us for current availability.

Accommodation and practical arrangements

Accommodation is simple and road transfers can vary with conditions. Obtain the equipment list and departure arrangements before purchasing international flights.

The stated lodge meals consist of tea or coffee and one dish for breakfast and lunch, with soup and one dish at dinner. Check the arrangements for additional drinks against your booking’s exclusions.

Included in the programme

• Spanish qualified mountain guide from departure to return.
• Airport–hotel transfers, access to Soti Khola and return from Dharapani via Besisahar to Kathmandu as stated.
• Kathmandu accommodation with breakfast and trekking lodges, normally in double or triple rooms except for the specified shared-room stops.
• The stated Manaslu and Annapurna entries and permits, including the Manaslu restricted-area permit.
• All stated trekking meals with tea or coffee.
• Local English-speaking guide; Spanish-language guiding is subject to availability and a supplement as described in the programme.
• One porter per two participants during the trek, with a published reference of 11 kg per person to confirm when packing.
• The guide’s and porters’ insurance, equipment, accommodation, meals and wages, plus the specified government taxes.

Not included

• International flights and airport charges, and the Nepal visa.
• City lunches and dinners not included, and additional drinks.
• Unexpected costs from delays, cancellations, blocked roads, weather, natural events or altitude-related problems.
• Tips and services not expressly included.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Manaslu Circuit travel in Tibet?

No. The route is in Nepal, near Tibet and within communities with Tibetan cultural traditions. Entry into Tibet is not part of the programme.

Is this a 17- or 19-day trip?

The product and developed itinerary run to day 19. That is the duration used here; dates and the exact flight schedule are confirmed for the departure.

Is an adaptation day included?

Yes. A day in Samagaon includes activity towards the Manaslu Base Camp area, adapted to the group’s progress.

Does the itinerary enter Tsum Valley?

It passes the junction of the Tsum and Manaslu routes but continues on the Manaslu Circuit. A separate Tsum Valley trekking extension is not included in this developed itinerary.

What are the mountain lodges like?

Lodges or teahouses generally use double or triple rooms. Dharamsala has rooms shared with several people and basic facilities, as stated in the programme.

How much luggage does the porter take?

The programme gives one porter per two travellers and a reference allowance of 11 kg each. Confirm the load sharing and daypack contents before departure.

Does staff insurance cover the traveller too?

That should not be assumed. The programme includes guide and porter insurance but does not specify participant assistance and rescue insurance. Confirm your own cover before booking.

Ask Mirando al Sur about dates and booking.