12-Day Manaslu Circuit Trekking
Overview
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1 week 5 days
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This trip is an amazing cultural riches of the gurung communities. You will enjoy the delightful panorama of the Manaslu, Annapurna, and Ganesh Himal ranges. You will have outstanding experience of crossing the majestic Larkya La Pass (5106m). Explore the Manaslu Base Camp and Pung Gyen Gompa will make your trip memorable.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Drive to Machha Khola (690m./2277ft.) – 10 hours /180km./190km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge (Larke Peak Hotel or Similar Category) .
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
Your exciting journey starts with a bus drive along the Prithvi Highway from Kathmandu. A smooth drive on a black-topped road takes you to Dhading Bensi from where the road turns upward to Gola Bhanjyang and then slopes down to Ankhu Khola. At Arughat, you cross the Budhi Gandaki River and drive further to reach Sotikhola. We continue to drive two hours to reach Machhakhola. This Ten-hour long drive rewards you with scenic villages, rivers, terraced farms, and a good view of Mount Manaslu and Ganesh. Overnight in Machhakhola.
Trek to Jagat (1410m./3990ft.) -07 hours /22 km.
Accommodations
Overnight at lodge (New Monglolian Cottage or Similar category) .
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Jagat
After breakfast, we prepare to trek to Jagat. First, we trek along the bank of Budhi Gandaki River and ascend through dense forests of Sal. The trail then takes us to Tatopani, which houses natural hot water springs. You can take a dip in the springs if you like. Then, we continue to trek on the banks of Budhi Gandaki again to reach Jagat. Overnight in Jagat.
Trek to Deng (1960m./6430ft.) -08 hours/22 km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge(Windy Valley Guest House or Similar Category) .
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
After our permits are approved, we start the trek to Deng. We first trek through the dense tropical forest and continue to trek alongside the Budhi Gandaki river. The trail of this part is through the forests, which is shelter to much rare wildlife. We continue to trek through the forests of the Manaslu region and come across many different villages like Bhatti Khola and Philim. We then cross the bamboo forest over Budhi Gandaki to reach Deng. Overnight in Deng.
Trek to Namrung (2660m./7527ft.)-05 hours /12km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge(Namrung Guest House or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
From Deng, we cross a suspension bridge and continue to trek through the uneven trails. The trail leads us to Bihi Phedi. We continue from there to reach Ghap. The trail from Ghap is dangerous as it is prone to dry landslides. After crossing the landslide zone, we go past several Magar villages to reach Namrung. Overnight in Namrung.
Trek to Lho Gaon (3100m./10230ft.) -04 hours/10 km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge(Majestic Guest House or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
As we gain altitude, we start seeing a change in the vegetation and culture as well. We slowly enter the Tibetan cultured areas as we trek from Namrung. The trail takes us through the Mani walls and stone houses. On the way, we can also see the beautiful view of mountains like Mt Manaslu (8163m). After trekking for 4 hours, we finally reach Lho. Overnight in Lho.
Trek to Sama Gaon (3530m./9989ft.)-06 hours/14 km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge(Mount Manaslu Hotel or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
After breakfast in Lho, we start our day with a trek towards Sama Gaon. We trek through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests. The breathtaking view of Mt. Manaslu (8163m) follows us throughout the trail. The trek is challenging, and also we gain altitude today. We trek for about five hours to reach Sama Gaon. Overnight in Sama Gaon.
Acclimatization day/ Exploring around
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge(Mount Manaslu Hotel or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
Trekking to the higher altitude may become dangerous if you do not take proper rest. So, we rest for a day today in Sama Gaon. After breakfast, we explore the village and interact with the villagers. We will then hike to Pung Gyan Gompa, where we can enjoy the beautiful view of the Manaslu and other mountains around it. In the evening, you can interact with the locals and try local foods. Overnight in Sama Gaon.
Trek to Samdo (3780m./12402ft.) -04 hours/12km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge (Zambala Guest House or Similar Category) .
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
After a day of rest and breakfast in Sama Gaon, we start our trek. We first trek through the pine forest, which slowly starts getting sparser. The vegetation disappears, and the land becomes barren. We trek to a remote and isolated part of the trail with the beautiful Mt. Manaslu (8163m) still keeping us company. The trek is about 4 hours along the banks of the reduced Budhi Gandaki River. Overnight in Samdo.
Head to Dharmashala (4200m./13780ft.) -05 hours/12km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge (Larke Peak Guest House or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
Today is one of the most important days of the trek as we trek west along with the views of Naike and Pangbuche peaks. After breakfast in Samdo, we cross a suspension bridge and continue through the uneven and rocky trail. You get a beautiful view of mountains in Manaslu and Himal Chuli range on the route to Dharmashala. After five hours of trekking, we reach Dharmashala. Overnight in Dharmashala.
Trek to Bimthang (4200m./7218ft.) -08 hours/18km.
Accommodations
Overnight at Lodge (Punker Cottage House or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Manaslu
Today, we trek through one of the most challenging and exciting trails of the trek. We will trek through the barren and remote part of the Manaslu region. The trek provides us with the beautiful view of Mt. Manaslu (8163m), the eighth highest mountain in the world. The trail ascends to the top of the Larkya La Pass (5160m) across the rough and snowy trails. From the top, you can relish the views of Larkya, Mansiri, Cheo, and Himlung Himal range. Later, you descend from the pass with a panoramic view of the mountains and glaciers. Overnight in Bimthang.
Trek to Dharapani (1992m./6535ft.) – 07 hours/16km.
Accommodations
Overnight at lodge(Hotel Gurkha’s Inn or Similar Category).
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Today is the last day of our trek. After breakfast in Bimthang, we start our trek towards Dharapani. Today’s trek is more comfortable compared to the last few days. We will descend through the pine and rhododendron forests of the Manaslu region. On the way, the beautiful view of the snow-capped mountains follows us. Overnight in Dharapani.
Drive to Besisahar ( 840m./2772ft.) -04 hours/51km. - Drive to Kathmandu ( 1290m./4273ft.) -05 hours/160km.
Accommodations
Hotel self.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Besisahar
After breakfast in Dharapani, we embark on jeep that takes us to Besisahar. The drive to Besisahar is about four hours. We drive through beautiful villages and hills. On the way, you get a lovely view of terraced fields and typical Nepali houses. After driving for about 3 hours, we arrive at Besisahar then we board the bus to Kathmandu. As we drive from Besisahar, we get a splendid view of paddy fields and beautiful settlements. After driving for about an hour, we join the Prithvi Highway and drive alongside the Trishuli River. The drive from here is about four hours. You will be transferred to the hotel in Kathmandu.
Options
12-Day Manaslu Circuit Trekking
Pickup included
What‘s Included
MCAP, ACAP, Local Entry fee, and Manaslu Special permit
Assistance for emergency rescue evacuation.
Public Liability Insurance.
Overland transportation
A trek map, Oxygen meter, duffle bags, first aid and water purification
Hotel /Lodge accommodation in Kathmandu and during trek
One professional guide and required porters and their all expenses.
Government Tax and service charge.
Hard and soft table drinks as tea/coffee, alcoholic drinks, bar bill, hot water, hot shower etc
Travel insurance
Tips for guide/porters
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Manaslu Circuit Trek - May 2026
Jonas J,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the Manaslu Circuit Trek together with Thal as a guide, starting on May 20th. We had an amazing experience, starting from the communication and briefing before the trip, and even more so during the trip. Thal was a very friendly and welcoming guide! We felt always in good hands with him! He showed great understanding of the culture snd nature , and provided interesting insights. He not merely guided us, but made sure we were feeling welcome during the whole journey. Thank you very much!
A wonderful trek round Manaslu
275francesw,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a beautiful trek. We'll never forget it. A huge thanks to our dream team : Ammar, Ramesh and Asim. They were kind, funny and relaxed. Ammar is super experienced and carefully managed the altitude gain so we had a straightforward hike. We stayed in beautiful places every night and our family was looked after so well. Tej was also very helpful and quick to respond before the trek and helped accommodate our requests. I've been telling everyone about Nepal Alternative Treks since I got back. I would't hesitate to recommend you.
Excellent agency.
thomaseG3763FT,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We trusted this agency for two treks (Helambu trek and Manaslu circuit) and we absolutely do not regret it. Tej, the manager of the agency, is responsive and helped us with many organizational points. We also went through him to book private car transportation and a reservation for paragliding, and everything went wonderfully. Dilal, our guide, and Ram, our porter for the Helambu trek, were very attentive and caring. Dhanraj, our French-speaking guide, and again Ram, for the Manaslu circuit, made this adventure exceptional. The guides and porter made us feel safe; they are truly exceptional. Thank you to them for these wonderful moments. We recommend this agency without hesitation.
MANASLU!!
A3097AQnoaht,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Thal was awesome, so nice and very knowledgeable felt super safe trekking with him! The experience was absolutely unbelievable, we were always well taken care of, had great rooms and the delivery service was super nice having an organized pickup and drop off. Had so much fun with our guide he really boosters our experience! Our porters Rajan and Nirmal were great as well, Rajan was super nice and really friendly always. You could tell they cared for us and our trip!
Trek of a lifetime!
kerherr,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We truly had the most amazing experience doing Manaslu with Nepal Alternative treks!!! Our guide Tek was the absolute best! Not only did he look after us very well but we were like family by the end. Our trip ran alongside another group whose guide Ammar and porters Asim and Ramesh were fantastic as well! Tek and Ammar expertly navigated the trail conditions and forecast, making slight alterations to our itinerary in order for us to have the best conditions to cross the pass! They were very encouraging and helped us a lot with acclimatization so that we had almost no issues with the altitude. We stayed at some beautiful guesthouses and small Tibetan towns and enjoyed stunning views the entire trek! The owner Tej was very organized and accommodating. We chose to customize and extend the trek to 14 days so we could have a few extra days to enjoy and experience the Himalayan culture which I would highly recommend. This was an experience of a lifetime and Nepal Alternative treks delivered! Tashidelek!
Amazing trekking company
Wander62272414439,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Tej has an amazing team and communication was great
Manaslu circuit with guide Dorie and porter Markus!
Sally213,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on the Manaslu circuit with Nepal Alternative Treks. Tej was so helpful answering questions before the trek (which we had a lot of)! Our guide Dorje was so informative, giving us information on the next day's trek daily and sharing cultural and religious aspects of the area with us. We both were sick at one point too (at no fault of the guides or company, just bad luck!) and Dorje was so attentive, ensuring we had hot water, electrolytes, enough blankets and snacks! He was also a lot of fun and we enjoyed the singing, dancing, learning Nepali words, jokes and evening card games, too! Our porter Markus was excellent, too. He was always smiling and laughing, and he brought a great energy to the trek. He's also very fast which meant that on the day before the pass, he went ahead and managed to reserve a room for us so that we didn't have to sleep in a dorm which can be common just on this night. He also pointed out some wildlife on the trek which we would've completely missed. We're sure that Markus will make a great guide in the future! We feel so lucky that we had Dorje and Markus as our guide and porter and would recommend them and Nepal Alternative Treks to anyone trekking in Nepal!! Thank you Dorje and Markus for such a memorable experience!!!
Great Staff!!!
trente487,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was absolutely amazing. The guide Nauser did a great job and was super knowledgeable. He always worked his best each day to get us exactly what we needed and we always felt like he was there to attend to any of our needs! Our porters Nigma and Rabin were also fantastic. They helped us the whole time and was there for any of our needs and were great friends as well! Great experience and amazing company, I highly recommend.
14 days Manaslu Circuit
H2222ERjackc,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow. What a trip! We booked 14 days Manaslu circuit trek and our guide Tek was amazing! Our trip ran alongside another group from alternative treks, with Ammar as their guide who is also awesome! Would 100% recommend booking a hiking trek with these guys and especially Tek and Ammar!
Delightful Nepalese debut
N8338CD ,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's all very well. We met, processed all the necessary documents, offered a porter, which greatly simplified the passage of the track. During the track, the guide and the porter tried to ensure both comfortable passage of the track and accommodation in the lodges. Were attentive to all issues that arose.
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