Manaslu Circuit Trek, Nepal

This trip is combination of unique cultural and religious, which is a unique trip among numbers trekking trail of the Nepal.

First of all I would like to inform you, for the Manaslu Circuit Trek, you need minimum 2 people in a Group for this trip, which is you already know. And require special permit for the Manaslu Restricted Area (provide by only Government Register Trekking agency) and at list you need one Government License holder trekking Guide. And as this is a restricted area trip, you need 4 different permits, which are following below:

[I] MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Trekking,

[II] ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permits,

[III] Manaslu Restricted Area Trekking Permit

[IV] TIMS Cards ( Trekkers Information Management System)

While organizing those permits, the immigration office asking for your Nepal visa which must be validate entire trip and original passport with 4 copy of PP Size pictures each of you. To make those permits, it takes almost whole one day to make different office.

You can extend or make shorten the trip as you wish. We are happy to offer the services as have requested; whether it is a package or just the Guiding and porter service. I assume, you quite fit for this trek. Probably, you have some previous trekking experience in mountain. Even though, for none trekking experience trekkers also can do this trip due to starts from low elevation and goes gradually again the elevation. The mountain scenery is stunting and unique live hood of High Mountains are really interested. This trip will bond us with local people to seek their culture, tradition, belief have been centuries.

Regarding, porter; of course, if you are able to carry all your bags why you spend money for the porter. But you will find your trip huge difference using porters and not. Some time if while you carrying your bags by own, you may miss some exclusive picture shut or cannot fully enjoy such a beautiful nature. So, I also would like recommend you, if your budgets will able support, than it will be batter to hire a porter to fulfill you dream in real.

Manslu Circuit Trek can do 12 days in shortest time, which is known as Rapid Manaslu Circuit Trip. But I would like to recommend you 16 days Trip for Manaslu Circuit or you can add some days than you may visit Sacred Tsum Valley as well in 21 days trek. To explore most of attractions of Manaslu Circuit via Tsum Valley need minimum 11 days to above 26 days. Here is Trek Itinerary with different services and it cost below:

Manaslu Circuit Trek Suggested Itinerary -14 Days

Day 00: Arrival at Kathmandu.

Day 00: Trekking preparation and permit paperwork day.

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Machhakhola (930m) via Gorkha and Arughat Bazaar (535m) -9 to 10 Hours

Day 02: Trek Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340 m) -5 to 6 Hours

Day 03: Trek Jagat to Deng (1,865m) - 6 to 7 Hours

Day 04: Trek Dang to Prok Village (2,397m) on the opposite side of the Ghap (2,165m) - 5 to 6 Hours

Day 05: Explore day in Prok Village visit Kal Tal/KalChhumar Lake (3,574m) – 2 to 3 Hours

Day 06: Trek Prok to Lho (3,180m) – 5 to 6 Hours

Day 07: Trek Lho to Sama Gaon (Ro) (3,525m) -4 to 5 Hours

Day 08: Explore day in Sama Gaon for acclimatization, may visit Manaslu Base Camp (4,400m), Birendra Lake, or Pung Gyen Gumba (3,870m).

Day 09: Trek Sama Gaun to Samdo (3,850m) - 4 to 5 Hours

Day 10: A day side trip to Tibet Border at Ruila Pass (4,998m) - 3 to 4 Hours -a single way

Day 11: Trek Samdo to Dharamsala (Larkya Phedi) (4460m) - 4 to 5 Hours

Day 12: Trek Dharmashala to Bimtang (3590m) via Larkya La (5,160m) - 7 to 8 Hours -[10 Days]

Day 13: Trek Bhimtang to Dharapani (2,130m) via Tilje (2,300m) - 7 to 8 Hours

Day 14: Drive Dharapani to Beshisahar for 3 to 4 hours. Again drive back to Kathmandu (1,350m) -6 to 7 hours

Day 00: Your own destination.

Cost Include:

• Free Airport picks up and drops off all transportation (airport to Hotel to the airport).

• Necessary paperwork and Trekking permit fee for [I] MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) Trekking, [II] ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) permits, [III] Manaslu Restricted Area Trekking Permit [IV] TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System).

• All ground Transport for the group (Kathmandu to Arughat/Sotikhola/ Machhakhola by local bus & Besisahar/Dharapani to KTM / Pokhara by Micro /Local bus.

• Trekking equipment (Duffle Bag) during the trekking if needed.

• Nepal Mother House T-shirt /Cap and Appreciation Card of Trip.

• Professional a Guide his/her food, accommodation, transportation, salary, equipment.

• Guide insurance for their happy journey.

• A Trekking Map of Manaslu Trip for a Group.

• One Sherpa (assistance guide) if the group size is more than 10 people. Plus their food, accommodation, wage, insurance, and equipment.

• First Aid medical kit during the trip including Oximeter to measure Oxygen and pulse at high altitude.& welcome and farewell program.

• Tourist service charge, vat, Governments Tax, and official expanse if necessary.

Cost Exclude:

• Accommodation and meals at Kathmandu and the entire trip.

• All kinds of beverages including mineral water, Chocolate, Cookies, dessert, Laundry, tea/coffee, and hot showers during Trek.

• Your travel Insurance and evacuation (compulsory).

• If in case, the flight cancels a charter helicopter or plane.

• If you need a porter (between every 2 people basic) carries max.20-25 kg. Plus their food, accommodation, wage, insurance, and all transportation.

• For Tipping idea to guides and porters (10 to 15% of your trek expenses is considered fair), however this is from your inner heart, donation for school or monastery.

• Personal expenses like Shopping, souvenirs or gift, and personal mountaineering gear.

• Optional trips and sightseeing if extend.

• International airfare, airport departure tax, and Visa fee.

• Things which don’t mention above, in our services (Trip Cost Includes) per as itinerary.

• Visa fee, you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu.