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
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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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Overview
Manaslu circuit trek over Larkey la is comparatively a challenging trekking. Manaslu trek route is in restricted trail of Nepal. With this itinerary we are trying to make your trek at its best comfort.
Trek finishes at pokhara which gives you abundant time to relax and enjoy after trek moments.
Attractions of Manaslu trekking:
- Remote trek with flashback of Annapurna circuit 20 years ago
- Vivid river valley and jungle walk
- Friendly people - you have seen ever
- One night by the side of Glacier at Dharmashala (dharmashala is before the Larkey Pass)
- Trekking in versatile landscape - from river valley to glacier lake
- Longest pass of the world - Larkey pass (top is 5106 meters)
- Trekking into the jungle & on the active glacier
- Connects with Annapurna circuit trekking
- Experience both Manaslu and Annapurna Trekking trail
- Birendra taal - a glacier lake at Samagaun
- Sighting of Blue sheep is common
- Historical trade center of Larke Bazar & its archaeological proof
- Very wide range of mountains from Annapurna and Manalsu Himalaya Range
- Close to Tibetan boarder