Royal Himalayan Holidays

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Duration
19 days
Max. Elevation
5170m
Group size
Min 2
Level
ADVANCE
Transportation
All ground transportation and domestic flights as per itinerary
Best Season
Mar-May and Sep-Dec
Accomodation
5/4-star hotels in Kathmandu and standard tea house/lodge during the trek
Meals
Breakfast in Kathmandu and all meals during the trek
Starts at
Kathmandu
Ends at
Kathmandu
Trip Route
Kathmandu-Soti Khola-Machhakhola-Jagat-Deng-Namrung-Samagaun-Samdo-Larkya Base Camp-Bhimtang-Tilije-Tal-Syange-Bhulbhule-Kathmandu

Highlights

    • An incredible trekking adventure through the Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Areas
    • See some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mt. Manaslu (8,163m/26,781ft)
    • Trek off the beaten path and visit traditional mountain villages
    • Cross the Larkya La Mountain Pass at 5,170m (16,962ft)
    • Meet different cultures like Gurung and Sherpa
    • Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu

Overview

If you are an adventure lover, then make your vacation trip with Royal Himalayan Holidays and book the Manaslu Circuit Trek! An unforgettable experience awaits with this incredible trek through the Manaslu and Annapurna Conservation Areas. The Manaslu Circuit Trek of 19 days, although one of the more challenging treks in Nepal, will surely reward you with its breathtaking Himalayan views!

Opened in 1992, the Manaslu Conservation area is one of the most sought-after trekking regions! Especially the Manaslu Circuit trek. With a chance to see over 10 peaks above 6,000m (19,685ft)! The trek starts off similar to the Tsum Valley trek, with a drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. From here the Manaslu trail begins and we spend the first few days trekking along the Budi Gandaki River. From the town of Jagat, we head northwest towards Deng and make our way further up to Samagaun. The Manaslu Circuit trek requires acclimatization in order to prevent Acute Mountain Sickness and that’s what we’ll do at Samagaun. A few more days of trekking take us to Larkya Base Camp (4,460m/14,628ft). This is our last stop before crossing the famous Larkya La Mountain Pass at 5,170m (16,962ft)! The views are absolutely stunning from up there. And you’ll be able to see some of the highest mountains in the world. After crossing the Pass we descend down to Bhimtang and make our way to the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trail descends all the way down to Bhulbhule from where we catch a ride back to Kathmandu. Although the trekking part of the Manaslu Circuit trek is over, Royal Himalayan Holidays takes you on a sightseeing tour through Kathmandu to see some of its most famous landmarks. A great way to end this unforgettable experience!

Book today with Royal Himalayan Holidays, the Manaslu Circuit trek of 19 days, and face the Larkya La Mountain Pass. You can also combine the Manaslu Circuit trek with the Annapurna Circuit trek or other treks.

Trip Itinerary

  • Meet and greet at the airport
  • Hotel transfer by private vehicle
  • Check-in and welcome drinks 
  • Welcome dinner
  • Overnight at your hotel

  • Hotel breakfast
  • Trek briefing + preparation at the hotel
  • Pick-up by your tour guide
  • Arrival at Bishal Bazaar and start walking tour
  • Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Continue walking tour to Thamel via Asan local bazaar
  • Pick up from Thamel and drive to your hotel (in case the hotel is out of Thamel)
  • Overnight at your hotel

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Hotel breakfast
  • Pick up by our team and drive to Soti Khola
  • Lunch on the way in Dhading
  • Afternoon arrive at Soti Khola village
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Head through rice paddies and forests
  • Follow the ridge trail above the Budhi Gandaki River
  • Continue on a rocky trail toward Khursane
  • Trek further to Labubesi
  • Cross the river and reach Machhakhola village
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Head up river towards Khorlabesi
  • Ascend and descend further to the hot springs of Tatopani
  • Continue further on the trail toward Dobhan
  • Make your way to Tharo Bharyang
  • A bit further ahead lays the village of Jagat
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Ascend towards Salleri village
  • Descend to Sirdibas
  • Head upstream the Ghatta Khola (river) to Philim
  • Cross the millet fields to Ekle Bhatti
  • Descend down to the Budhi Gandaki River
  • Make your way to the Deng Khola (river) to reach Deng
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Cross the Budhi Gandaki River and make your way upwards
  • Follow the trail from Bhi west
  • Take to the path through Prok village
  • Cross the river a few times and head to the forest clearing
  • A last steep climb takes you straight to Namrung
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Make your way to Lihi village
  • Continue on the trail toward Lho
  • Visit the Ribung Gompa
  • Follow the path further up to Samagaun
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Acclimatization day
  • Day hike to Pungyen Gompa
  • Enjoy the glacial views
  • Make your way back to Samagaun
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the teahouse

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Descend to the Budhi Gandaki River
  • Make your way toward Kermo Kharka
  • After crossing the river climb up to reach Samdo
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Head for the market at Larke Bazaar
  • Descend to the Budhi Gandaki River
  • Make your way to Dharamsala
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Make your way up to the Larkya La Pass
  • Enjoy the stunning views
  • Descend the pass to Bhimtang village
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house 

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Head along the ridge and descend to cross the Dudh Khola (river)
  • Follow the trail to Karche
  • Make your way to the river bank and the village of Gho
  • A bit further ahead is Tilije
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Make your wat to Dharapani
  • Enter the Annapurna Conservation Area
  • Descend further down to Tal
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Cross the Marsyangdi Khola (river) and head to Chyamje
  • Descend further through Rhododendron forests
  • A bit further is Syange village
  • Check out the famous Syange waterfall
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Start to trek
  • Make your way down
  • Head through the jungle trail
  • Continue on straight for Bhulbhule
  • Dinner and stay overnight in the tea house

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Drive back to Kathmandu
  • Hotel check-in
  • Stay overnight at your hotel

  • Optional wake-up call
  • Breakfast
  • Pick up for sightseeing
  • Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu
  • Visit Patan Durbar Square
  • Visit Boudhanath Stupa
  • Visit Swayambunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
  • Head back to the hotel
  • Meet up with our rep for your trek review
  • Stay overnight at your hotel

  • Hotel check-out
  • Our team will transfer you to the airport approx. 3hrs before departure

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Includes

    • All ground transportation as per itinerary
    • 5/4-star Hotels in Kathmandu
    • Tea house/lodge during the trek
    • Breakfast in Kathmandu
    • All meals during the trek
    • Welcome dinner
    • Licensed English-speaking trek guide/leader
    • Guide and porter service during the trek
    • All government and local taxes as per the itinerary
    • All permits as per the itinerary
    • All entry fees as per the itinerary
    • All official expenses as per the itinerary
    • Successful trek certificate
    • 1 basic medical kit per group

Exclude

    • Meals in Kathmandu
    • Tips for guide

Frequently Asked Questions

With the thousands of travel and trekking agents to choose from in Nepal, why book a holiday with Royal Himalayan Holidays? Well first off, at RHH we take care in organizing any type of tour, trek, or adventure activity in Nepal. Furthermore, we provide a unique service by hiring only local and licensed guides. But the real reason you should book with RHH is, because of that touch of luxury that we provide in Nepal. All of our packages come with an All-Inclusive package, giving you more time to just enjoy your holiday. We provide luxury holidays in the Himalayas!

Booking with RHH has never been easier! Just use our easy-to-use website, select your package for Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibet and click Book Now to fill up your booking form. After receiving your booking form by auto email, our team will contact you back via email, to finalize your booking. It’s that easy!

Yes, all of our packages are based on luxury trips and can get pricy for the average budget trekker. We do however can change this during your booking should you wish. By lowering the accommodation type and switching to the public instead of private transport you can enjoy trips or treks with RHH without the luxury element. But then again would you sacrifice comfort for the price during a holiday? Enjoy the best of the Himalayas with our luxury packages. 

If you wish to book a budget trip with Royal Himalayan Holidays, you can just make any booking, but a request for a budget trip. Then after receiving your request our team can send you a budget itinerary for that package with a new and lower calculated rate per person. 

Almost all of our trips are family and child friendly. Of course, you’ll need to see a bit yourself, we think it’s logical that you can’t book a hard and strenuous trek while bringing children with you. For family and child-friendly trips or treks, we do recommend any of our tour packages or one of our short treks in Nepal that don’t reach too such high altitudes. 

No, Royal Himalayan Holidays do not have any hidden or additional fees after booking a trip. With us, full transparency is an important part of our customer relations! Hence, all rates are included within your package, of course, these do not include your personal expenses, such as drinks, souvenirs, tips, etc. 

Yes with RHH you have the option to book a non-English guide for your trip. If you would like to have a different language guide during your holiday we do insist on mentioning this during your booking so we have the time to organize, find, check and hire said guide for your trip. There are French, German, Dutch, and Spanish-speaking guides available.


Royal Himalayan Holidays does take great care of booking your accommodation during your holiday in Nepal. We book only the best available 4 to 5-star category hotel. These hotels are based on All-Inclusive plans and have luxury rooms as well as other facilities available for you to enjoy during your holiday. During treks, accommodation is limited to standard guest or tea houses, but at some overnight locations where there is luxury accommodation available, we plan to stay at those. 


Well, since ATMs don’t exist up high in the mountains we do recommend bringing some additional cash with you, preferably Nepalese Rupees or US Dollars. Calculate a 15 to 25 USD per day in the Himalayas. This way you can use extra facilities in the guesthouses such as WIFI usage. 

Yes, with RHH you have the option to tailor-make or customize an itinerary before booking a holiday. If you want to change a part of your itinerary during your holiday then RHH can organize for you, but at additional cost depending on the changes that have to be made. 

No, international flights are not included in the package rate. With so many flight options nowadays we give you the freedom of choosing the best available flights from and to Nepal yourself. If you do require international flight tickets we can arrange this, but by experience, we found that our customers can get better international flight rates by themselves from their own respective countries. 

So Nepal has 4 seasons. Starting with spring, followed by the monsoon or rainy season going into fall/autumn and ultimately winter. The best times to book a trip or trek in Nepal will either be during spring or fall/autumn. Spring starts in March and ends at the end of May. During this season the winter cold is gone and the skies are clear blue with a few clouds here and there. Perfect for seeing those incredible mountain and valley views! Fall or autumn starts in September and runs until the end of November. This season is extra special in Nepal, not because of the clear skies and comfortable weather, but due to being the festival season. In October the biggest festival takes place in Nepal, namely Dashain and Tihar. To get the best experience in Nepal we do recommend booking either for the spring or fall/autumn seasons.

Almost all guesthouses have WIFI available and phone reception. Do note that this is not high-speed WIFI or perfect reception, you’re still in the remote Himalayas. During the trek, there will be areas with no reception or WIFI, meaning you’ll be completely cut out from the world and surrounded by nature! Exactly what a trek should be.

While tipping is not mandatory in Nepal, due to being a low-income country many of the workers do depend on it as a secondary income. Hence we do ask our travelers to give some gratuities at the end of your trip to your guide or driver. Common tips in Nepal for a service well performed are about 5 to 10USD a day. But once again it is not mandatory.

Yes with RHH you can extend or add extra days on your holiday to enjoy your trip further. We do also provide assistance in VISA extension should it be required as well as helping you choose new and different activities. You can even combine multiple tours or treks with each other, as well as doing additional activities such as hiking, or adventure packages such as rafting or paragliding. 

With Royal Himalayan Holidays you can even hold a special event such as a birthday celebration, company team building, anniversary celebration, marriage proposal and even hold a traditional Nepalese wedding. Do request us during your booking if you want us to organize such an event during your trip to Nepal. 

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