Manaslu basecamp Trekking has customization flexibility in the finish line. As it is a circuit trekking, Manaslu can be started and ended in many points/destinations. Road on Annapurna circuit trekking has made this possible.
However, the trekking trail in the road, of the Annapurna circuit, can be skipped with the alternative trekking trail through the villages.
But in case of customization in the Manaslu trek itinerary, we can take a rest day in between or cover the changed itinerary with jeep transportation. With that, the change in the itinerary before/after the Larkey pass will be easier. Thus, the Manaslu basecamp Trekking package will be an easy adventure to conquer with desired amendments.
If you are very fit, you can do it rapidly, we have 12 days itinerary for larkey pass trek.
One of the famous, popular but restricted trails of Nepal, Manaslu circuit trekking focuses on the “Larke Pass”. Larkey pass is the longest high pass in the Himalaya trekking world. Walking all around 8th highest mountain of the world “Mt. Manaslu” standing at 8163M is mesmerizing. Mt Manaslu is also known as killer mountain.

The trail of Manaslu circuit is an antique route of Nepal Himalaya. Manaslu basecamp trekking trail is connected with Tibet. Till the date, local people of Samagaun and Samdo walk to Tibet from this trekking trail. Trail of Manaslu circuit trekking, opens wider as you ascend higher. It takes you to a hidden mountain valley, where varieties of races are dwelling with historical footprints on these soil.
In Manaslu circuit trail, varieties of cultural practice of Hindu and Buddhist exists in harmony.
This trekking pass is still a trading route for people in Samagaun and Samdo. Mules cross Larkey pass to fetch things to another side of the pass. Also trade between Nepal and Tibet opens once a year.
After crossing larke pass, we will get to the starting point of Annapurna circuit trek.
What to expect in Manaslu basecamp Trekking?
The Manaslu basecamp trekking makes a loop from Arughat to Besisahar. Starts from one district and ends to another (District of Gorakha to Manang). You will follow a trail from low altitude (700 meters) to (5165 meters). So, in the beginning of the manaslu trek, height difference between two respective camps (from Day 01 to Day 02 of the trek) is around 1000 meters. Once you get above 3000 meters; we climb 500 meters a day.

You can explore varieties of flora and fauna in Manaslu basecamp trekking route. Narrow river valley to widest river valley, deepest George, peaky mountains, lush green forest, varieties of wildlife and white water in those rivers provides unbelievably refreshing experience. Acclimatization is easy in Manaslu trek in comparison to other Trekking in Nepal.
Below is a guideline itinerary for manaslu larkey pass trekking. If you have special request – we specialize in making itineraries that suits our clients. Feel free to Write us.
Outline Itinerary for Manaslu basecamp trekking
- Day 1 – Arrival in Kathmandu
- Day 2 – Kathmandu valley sightseeing/preparing for trekking leave in next day/ collect permits.
- Day 3 – Kathmandu to Sotikhola
- Day 4 – Trek to Machchha Khola
- Day 5 – Machhakhola to Salleri
- Day 6 – Trek to Deng, 6-8 hours
- Day 7 – Trek to Namrung Village, 7 hours
- Day 8 – Trek to Lho Gaun.
- Day 9 – Trek to Sama Gaun
- Day 10 – Rest/Acclimatize and explore Manaslu base camp/Birendra Glacial lake/Pungen Monastery.
- Day 11 – Trek to Samdo
- Day 12 – Trek to Dharmashala
- Day 13 – Trek to Bhimtang.
- Day 14 – Trek to Goa
- Day 15 – Trek to Dharapani & drive to Besisahar, Overnight at Bensisahar
- Day 16 – Drive to Pokhara or Kathmandu
Download Detail Itinerary of Manaslu basecamp Trekking
Cost of Manaslu basecamp Trekking – Nepalgram Adventure
Luxury | All Incl | Service | |
Cost (in USD $) Details | 2360 | 1350 | 575 |
Licensed Guide | √ | √ | √ |
Accommodation during trek | Standard | Private | × |
Transportation to trek start point | Private Jeep | Shared Jeep | Bus |
Airport/bus terminal Shuttle service | Private | Shared | × |
Hotel at KTM/Pokhara | 5 Star | Standard | × |
Food on trek (BLD) | Unlimited Meal | 3 Meal | × |
Desert | From Menu | Fresh Fruit | × |
Soft drink | unlimited | 1 | × |
Porter | Private | Shared | × |
Company Cap & T-shirt | √ | √ | × |
Dawn Jacket & Sleeping – bag to be returned | √ | √ | × |
Hard drink | Local Brand | × | × |
Warm up hike | √ | × | × |
Farewell party/dinner | √ | × | × |
Buffer day for trek | √ | × | × |
Food in the city | × | × | × |
Note – Minimum people in group must be 02 so as to apply above price range.
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Manaslu circuit trekking Price & Cost Details of all packages of Nepalgram
All Inclusive package
Price for All Inclusive Package = USD $1350 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
“All inclusive package is a common package offered by all most all the trekking agencies in Nepal.”
COST DETAILS OF ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Manaslu Trekking – All inclusive package
- 2 nights Standard Hotel in Kathmandu & one night in Pokhara (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- All accommodations Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during the trek
- All necessary paper works, special entry Trekking permit for Manaslu (restricted trek trail permit)& Trekker`s information management system (TIMS).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- All the transportation during trek
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oximeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
Cost Excludes of Manaslu Trekking – All inclusive package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee in the morning are included with breakfast.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
Guide+B/B Package OR Service package
“Service package comes with all arrangement for your trek except food and accommodation in the cities – which you can do by yourself on this modern era.”
Price for Guide+B/B Package (service Package) = USD $575 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF SERVICE PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Manaslu Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
- All necessary paper works, special entry Trekking permit for Manaslu(restricted trek trail permit)& Trekker`s information management system (TIMS).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- All transportation during the trek.
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for two people), if you need.
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oximeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
Cost Excludes of Manaslu Trekking for Guide+B/B Package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver (Tipping is expected).
- All food and accommodation for the entire trip
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee
- Anything not illustrated on the inclusion section
LUXURY PACKAGE
“Luxury package comes with comfortable trip possible in the Himalayan circumstances and inside Nepal. Every service we use for your Luxury package will be best available.”
Price for luxury package = USD $2360 per person – for Min 2 people in the group
COST DETAILS OF LUXURY PACKAGE
Cost Includes of Manaslu Trekking for Luxury Package
- 5 star Hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara (1 night) (according to the itinerary), B/B (bed and breakfast)
- Best available accommodations with Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with all drink during the trek
- All necessary paper works, special entry Trekking permit for Kanchenjunga (restricted trek trail permit)& Trekker`s information management system (TIMS).
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the trekking.
- All the transportation
- A helpful porter with proper equipment (one porter for one trekker).
- Medical supplies (first aid kit). And regular oxygen saturation check up by oximeter.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Card processing fee for online payable amount
- Added Value – (1) Dawn sleeping bag, Dawn Jacket to be returned after the trek (2) Waterproof duffel Bag, Walking Poles, quick dry T-shirt, Cap – to take away (3) Oxymeter to check your oxygen saturation and Heart beat with medical kit box carried by Guide (4) Satellite Phone for extremely remote destination
- Guided sightseeing tour in Kathmandu in an A/C Car.
- Kathmandu sightseeing entrance fee, if applicable.
- All the non-alcoholic hot and cold drinks, tea or coffee.
- Tips for the guide, porter and driver.
Cost Excludes of Manaslu Trekking for luxury package
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport – Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.