Have you ever wondered how it would feel to sit back and breathlessly admire the mighty Manaslu (8163 m), the 8th-tallest Mountain in the world? If you have, then don’t just think but make it happen with our Manaslu Circuit trek.
This unique trekking tour in Nepal takes you around Manaslu, offering views of all its stunning faces. You will achieve this with the help of our experienced guide, who has successfully trekked and climbed peaks before, so he will assist you with everything on the site.
Manaslu Peak lies northwest of Kathmandu and attracts thousands of hiking guests to Nepal every year. It is called the Mountain of the Soul for a reason, and you will discover exactly why during our Manaslu Circuit trek.
It has been fully open to tourism since 1991 and converted to lodge trekking only in 2015. The gentle approach is still maintained to the Manaslu Circuit trek by categorizing it as a Restricted Area.
During our 14 days Manaslu Circuit trek, we have deliberately chosen the counterclockwise route around the mountain for favorable acclimatization. The trail will pass within the Manaslu Conservation Area, which borders the renowned Annapurna Conservation Area.
The hike in the Manaslu Circuit trek begins in the village of Machha Khola, from where you will follow the sub-tropical climate of the Budhi Gandaki River.
Next, the trail will take you through the Tamang, Gurung, and Nubri villages of Jagat, Deng, and Namrung. Once you reach Sama Gaon, the twin peaks of Manaslu will loom right above you, overshadowing all the other mountains in the Manaslu Himal.
Feel the strong influence of ancient Tibetan Buddhism while you walk the trail. In Sama Gaon, you will have an optional excursion to reach the viewpoint of Pung Gyen Gompa or experience the mountaineering vibe at Manaslu Base Camp (4800 m).
The Manaslu Circuit trek then continues to Samdo and Dharamsala, from where you will indulge in the overwhelming crossing of the non-technical pass of Larkya La (5106 m), which happens to be the highest point of our Manaslu Circuit trek.
Be ready to have the gigantic speactacle of Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Naike Peak (6,211 m), Shringi Himal (7,187 m), Himlung Himal (7,126 m), Gyaji Khang (7,038 m), Manaslu (8,163 m), Saula Himal (6,235 m), Cheo Himal (6,820 m), Kanguru (6,367 m), Nemjung Peak (7,140 m), Himalchuli (7,893 m), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m), Simnang Himal (6,158 m), and Ngadi Chuli (7,879 m).
Now the descent will lead you through the picturesque Dudh Khola Valley to Bimthang. After that, you will hike through the thick forests in Gurung territory to Dharapani, where the Annapurna Circuit welcomes you.
At this point, our Manaslu Circuit trek ends as you drive to Kathmandu via Pokhara. This trek is appropriate for participation by anyone with reasonable fitness and will offer you an excellent experience in the joyful spring and autumn seasons.