Overview:

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal, known for its stunning scenery, cultural diversity, and challenging terrain.  This trek offers stunning views of the Himalayan landscape, diverse flora and fauna, and opportunities to experience the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The traditional starting points from Arughat or Sotikhla but from few years starting from Macchakhola after road accessible. The trail heads north passing Jagat and Deng on the way. As you ascend further, Nubri communities dominate the trails with their unique culture and heritage. Passing Lho and Sho villages, Mt. Manaslu (8163m) keeps you company on the way to Sama Gaon. We will spend an extra day to acclimatize before crossing the pass called Larkye pass 5160m. The pass is one of the highlights of the trek, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna II (7935m), Himlung (7129m), and Kangguru Himal range.

Trek offers a rewarding and less crowded alternative to other popular treks in Nepal, allowing trekkers to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Himalayas.

Experience Required

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is  start to walk from 1200m to 5160m. There is a slow ascend every day so before crossing the highest pass, on the trek you will trek about 10-11 days and get enough acclimatization, which helps greatly with the altitude and will make it a lot easier. Ultimately, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is considered moderate level of trek, everyone can do these trek but might be difficult sometime due to its high altitude, remote terrain, and challenging weather conditions, especially during the crossing of the Larkya La Pass. Your must have well physical fitness and be able to walk up steep trails for 5-6 hours on average a day, which can extend to 8-9 hours on some days.

The best seasons for the Manaslu Circuit Trek are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is generally clear and stable, offering the best views and comfortable trekking conditions.