Manaslu Circuit Trek – 13 Days
Cost: USD 1,350 (All-inclusive)
Embark on the 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trek, a spectacular journey through one of Nepal’s most pristine Himalayan regions. The trek begins and ends in Kathmandu, offering trekkers a complete experience of breathtaking landscapes, traditional villages, and rich local culture. The cost includes all trip expenses, permits, transportation, as well as the professional services of a licensed guide and porter.
Start in Kathmandu on Day 1 and finish in Kathmandu on Day 13
Itinerary: 13 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek
Day 1 – Kathmandu (1,400m) → Soti Khola (730m) → Machha Khola (930m)
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Distance: 165 KM
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Driving Hours: 9 Hours
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Details: Early morning at 7 AM, our guide and porters team with jeep will pick you up from your hotel in Kathmandu for Machha Khola transfer. It’s about 9 hours depending on traffic and road conditions. Lunch will be on the highway to Machha Khola. Arrive at hotel before late afternoon.
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Overnight Stay: Hotel in Machha Khola
Day 2 – Machha Khola → Jagat (1,370m)
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Walking Distance: 23 KM
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Walking Hours: 9 Hours
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Continue trek to Jagat
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Overnight Stay: Hotel in Jagat
Day 3 – Jagat → Deng (2,095m)
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Walking Distance: 20 KM
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Walking Hours: 9 Hours
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Continue trek to Deng
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Overnight Stay: Hotel in Deng
Day 4 – Deng → Namrung (2,540m)
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Walking Distance: 19 KM
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Walking Hours: 9 Hours
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Continue trek to Namrung
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Overnight Stay: Hotel in Namrung
Day 5 – Namrung → Lho Gaun (3,180m)
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Walking Distance: 10 KM
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Walking Hours: 7 Hours
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Continue trek to Lho Gaun
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Overnight Stay: Hotel in Lho Gaun
Day 6 – Lho Gaun → Sama Gaun (3,390m)
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Distance: 17 KM
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Walking Hours: 7 Hours
Day 7 – Side Hike to Birendra Lake and Manaslu Base Camp (4,400m)
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Distance: 16 KM
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Walking Hours: About 8 Hours
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Return to hotel at Sama Gaun
Day 8 – Sama Gaun → Samdo (3,690m)
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Walking Distance: 8 KM
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Walking Hours: 7 Hours
Day 9 – Samdo → Dharmashal (4,460m)
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Walking Distance: 12 KM
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Walking Hours: 7 Hours
Day 10 – Dharmashala → Larkya Pass (5,106m) → Bhimtang (3,590m)
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Walking Distance: 24 KM
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Walking Hours: 12 Hours
Day 11 – Bhimtang → Tilije (2,300m)
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Walking Distance: 26 KM
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Walking Hours: 8 Hours
Day 12 – Bhimtang → Dharapani (1,860m) → Jeep to Beshishahar (760m)
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Walking Distance: About 10 KM (4 Hours)
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Jeep Ride: About 4 Hours
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Road Distance: About 50 KM
Day 13 – Shared Micro-Bus Ride → Kathmandu (1,400m)
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Road Distance: 180 KM
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Drive Duration: 8 Hours
Full Service Coverage for 13 Days: USD 1,350
The Total Paid Cost Includes:
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Manaslu Special Trek Permit
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Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
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Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
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Manaslu Local Government Area Entry Permit: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18FxD9Mmu1/
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Nepal Trekking Permit (TIMS) Card
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Private Jeep Transfer to Trek Start Point Machha Khola
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner for 13 days
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12 nights’ accommodation at hotels on trek route
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Sharing enroute Jeep ride to Beshishahar from trek endpoint Dharapani, then to Kathmandu by microbus
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Certified Guide and Guide's wages, food, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and trek permit
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Trekking Porter to carry your main luggage, plus wages, food, accommodation, insurance, transportation, and trek permit
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Seasonal fruits
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Emergency Rescue Arrangement Support (covered by your travel insurance)
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Trekking Pole and Sleeping Bag (return after trip)
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Manaslu Trek Map
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All applicable Nepal Government Tax
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Administrative Support
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Verified Trek Completion Certificate
Cost Does Not Include:
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Bottled water, soft drinks, or alcoholic beverages
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Machine-made coffee (espresso, cappuccino, etc.)
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Personal expenses not listed above
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Tips for guides and porters
Tipping Trekking Guides & Porters in Nepal
Tipping is customary and appreciated in Nepal’s trekking and adventure tourism sector. It’s a meaningful reward for guides and porters, who work hard in challenging conditions.
Learn more about tipping at: https://www.nepaltrekkinginhimalaya.com/pages/tipping-trekking-guides-in-nepal
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Have a wonderful trekking adventure in the Himalayas of Nepal!