Mansalu circuit trek is a non other one of the best treks in the little Himalayan country of Nepal. Circling the world’s eighth-highest mountain, Mount Manaslu (26,781 feet), the trail offers remote nature and deep cultural exposure with a fraction of the foot traffic enjoyed by the over-touristed Everest and Annapurna circuits. If you’re looking for the best trek for stunning Himalayan vistas, excellent trekking, and a hint of less hustle at the trailhead, then this Manaslu Circuit Trek by Breeze Adventure is the one for you.
The Manaslu location is far cleaner than the greater trafficked trails of Nepal. The villages you trek in are inhabited by Gurung and Tibetan people, a nd you may nonetheless see monasteries, colourful prayer flags, and a way of life that is close to nature. The views from green pastures to high snow covered mountains starts as the walk from Ekle Bhatti to the Larkay La A the trail enters into the region of mountains by following the lateral moraine of Pungen Glacier on the way to Sama Chhok and Panga, and towards glacial moraines as the walk concludes in Sama Gaon, the large village which is the starting point for the big Larkye La (pass) at 5,106 m.
Manaslu Base Camp Trek: The Manaslu round trek is a lonely, restricted, and long trek. It needs proper planning. Here, a comprehensive packing list to keep you organized from the moment you start your trek to the moment you end it.
When the Best Time to Trek Is
The ideal seasons for proper trekking in Manaslu are during spring (March to May) and autumn (late September to November). And elsewhere, perhaps the weather would frustrate you…but not now…every day, clear blue sky, and the mountain ranges are just out of scale. Rhododendron Forest During Spring (source) Rhododendron forest- another popular Annapurna range forest in the time of spring weather is cool or average and light, and there are light and medium showers, and the sky will be clear. A general view of the rainbow is warm, and it is rainy.
Winter (December to February) here is freezing at higher altitudes, and the Larke Pass may be blocked and the trek closed. Monsoon months (June to August), while heavy rains make for muddy and slippery trails and growth the risk of landslides, now not the high-quality time to trek.
Understanding Permits and Regulations
It is a restricted trekking region so you are not allowed to trek there by own. Minimum 2 trekkers and 1 guide required.
To reach that point and cross that walk legally, you have to:
3: – Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) – we are synthesis by required documents for Manaslu on the same day.
Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) – Granted CoPSTax, national tax, and VAT as applicable.
Permit Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)– You will require this as the trekking route leads to the Annapurna region once it climbs over the Larke Pass.
Bring hard copies of permits with you on the trail. You will need to present them at multiple checkpoints on the trail.
Trek Duration and Route Overview
It would typically take from 13-17 days to circle Manaslu, depending on your pace and whether you take any of the side treks along the standard trail. For now, it kind of contains your name, from the top of the course: Soti Khola, to the end of it: Dharapani, at least that trek back into the trail of Annapurna.
The highlight (and I mean that in several senses of the word) is the challenging and spectacular Larke La Pass, after which you descend into the Annapurna region and close out at Dharapani.
Physical Preparation and Difficulty
Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficulty M: Manaslu Circuit is classified as a moderate to strenuous trek. ‘ We should read about how fit we need to prepare: ‘as long as we are physically fit, and in the right mindset- including having set our minds to not fail, ‘some experience with a couple (backcountry) days of walking is a prerequisite for the hike.’ (Note that this is not an easy hike in terms of altitude and rocky terrain, but for the average and even above-average hiker in good health, the distances and elevation each day are “doable” (as someone would say decades later)!)
You will walk 5 to 7 hours a day, and much of that on rocky terrain with good climbs and descents. You need to acclimatize, especially if you are trying to cross the Larke La pass. To avoid altitude sickness, most treks include one or two acclimatisation days (at either Sama Gaun or Samdo).
Shelters and Eating the Trail
It’s what is commonly referred to as a teahouse trek (therefore no need to carry a stove – unless you want to go super light), and you’ll be eating the local food and sleeping in basic lodges run by locals. Dorm-like sleeping accommodations in shared bunk beds, communal toilets, nd communal eating for an evening meal.
It’s not cheap food, mind you, but it is a lot of food. At tea, the usual range of lines will step up to the mark: dal bhat (lentils and rice), noodles, soups, potatoes, pasta, and momos (dumplings). The more you ascend, the inventory could thin and the prices rise — everything must be carried up by mule or porter.
Throw a couple of snacks (trail mix, protein bars, chocolate) into your pack, because snack options are limited by the time you’re hiking.
Guide and Porter Options
You cannot trek the Manaslu circuit alone, and you’ll need to be accompanied by a licensed guide from a registered trekking agency. In the same way, some budget-conscious trekkers prefer to hike with only a small day pack and have a sherpa carry the bulk of the load every night.
You won’t only fulfill your legal obligation, for that matter — you’re going to have about 1,000 times more fun as well. A good guide imparts local wisdom, handles some logistics, looks after your health, and will make your trek safer and more rewarding.
The costs can be shared among the teams, easing the burden on one team’s budget.
Budget and Costs
Manaslu Circuit trekcostst How a whole lot does it cost to do the Manaslu Circuit trek? The value of doing the Manaslu Circuit trek will vary depending on the size of your institution, which hiking organisation you pick, and how many days you are taking. You can scrape together somewhere between (high end to low end, permit, guide, porter, transportation, food, and housing included) $900-1500 per person.
Independent budget travellers who prepare their food and sleep in budget hotels (with a guide, of course) can squeeze through here on as little as they can be trusted to take. But keep in mind: All trekkers must book permits and guided trips there through an agency.
Getting There and Back
The trail starts from Soti Khola,whicht is reached after an arduous drive of 9-10 hours from Kathmandu and a grueli,ng bumpy bus ride. Time 07 – 09 hrs (depending on road condition).
On the final day of the tr,ail you’ll arrive at Dhara,pani where you’ll take a jeep to Besisahar and then a car to Kathmandu. This transfer is provided (or some insist on it) from some agencies as part of your trekking pa,ckage but verify with your VAN down!
Responsible Trekking and Cultural Respect
By honoring the trail, by leaving it behind for the next generation, they would also be preserving the connection between the trains and their people.
Final Thoughts
Manaslu Circuit Trek – Day by Day; The Manaslu Circuit Trek is like sensory overload, a kaleidoscope of mountain rivers, cultivated terraces, deep forests full of traditional mountain dwellings, high mountain passes with the crowning of the fauna and flora in the mountains – with views that simply leave even the most blasè of traveler gob-smacked.
With the right gear, mental attitude, a nd support, this journey, he says, might just be one of the best adventures of your life. And it’s the type of trail that offers as much as it takes — solitude and exploration and a kind of beauty that sits with you a long time.
