Name: Manaslu trekking Package
Brand: Nepalgram
SKU: WTE-2591
Price: 575 to 2400 $$
Availability: InStock

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.

Gate to enter the village — Picture – Manaslu is a restricted trail. It is very common to see this type of entrance gates, to get to every individual villages.

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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Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Time – 30 minutes hotel transfer time
• Activity – Relax at hotel

Nepalgram office representative will welcome you at the airport on arrival. S/he will let you know about the meeting time and venue. Please look for hording board at arrival waiting area, right outside of baggage collection area. Nepalgram Adventure's board or your name on the play card will connect with our representative.
Transfer to hotel. Tonight, Trip briefing after refreshment.

Day 2 :

Kathmandu valley sightseeing/preparing for trekking leave in next day/ collect permits

• Altitude – 1380 meters
• Special – Katahmandu City Tour
• Time – full day
• Activity – Sightseeing of UNESCO world heritage sites

Manaslu needs special trekking permit and this takes a complete day. You will be doing sightseeing tour, meanwhile our gentleman will be drafting trekking permit for manaslu.
For the tour - we will take you to 4 major UNESCO listed spots in Kathmandu. The tour will be guided by local guides and the information about each and every place will be delivered on the sighting spot.

Day 3 :

Kathmandu to Sotikhola

• Altitude – 815 meters
• Special – Scenic view of surrounding
• Time – 6/7 hours drive
• Activity – Travelling in bus

In the morning we will take vehicle to drive to Sotikhola. We will pass by Arughat bazzar which used to be trekking starting point of Manaslu circuit. But now a days the vehicle can go all the way to soti khola.

Day 4 :

Trek to Machchha Khola

• Altitude – 800 meters
• Special – Greenery and wterfalls
• Time – 5 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Trekking from Sotikhola bazzar to Machhakhola is a gentle walk, mostly on the road but trek by the side of the river with greenery mixed with waterfalls and deep river valley is refreshing warm up hike. The villages on the trail of the soti to machhakhola are interesting. You might see many locals going for shopping or coming back from Arughat bazzar. It is definitely a nice and beautiful walk, with nature and culture of the people from the region.
Trek to machhakhola pass by lapu bensi and few other village which are nice and observatory. It takes around 5 hours to get to Machhakhola.

Day 5 :

Machhakhola to Salleri

• Altitude – 930 meters
• Special – Waterfalls
• Time – 8/9 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Today's walk is bit longer than usual. We will walk for more than 8 hours and get the village of salleri. This village is alternative stop for Jagat, which destination is used widely by other trekking agencies. The walk is along the river which serves outstanding pictures of the huge waterfalls. Trekking near to Jagat is wider and closeness to the mountain can already be felt here. We choose this alternative village of Jagat as our destination because it is just a nice village with view of snow capped mountain.
We need to check in with special trekking permit at this point. And with special trekking permit, special culture, landscape, village and beautiful people will greet you along the trekking trail above Salleri.

Day 6 :

Trek to Deng, 6-8 hours

• Altitude – 1865 meters
• Special – Exploration of wilderness
• Time – 6/8 hours
• Activity – Walking through jungle, passing landslide zones and Crossing across budhigandaki river

Multiple crossing across Budhigandaki river makes this day interesting. We trek along the river like yesterday, but trekking more remote, walk into the jungle, passing landslide Zones, wilderness will make a best trekking experience in Manaslu region.
Village of Deng is infront of Mount Singri with magnificent sunset (sunset in the mountain is always about change of color on the top of Snow capped mountains) and charming nature. Deng village is small village on the narrow river valley. Wilderness of the trek and wonderfulness of the nature gives a perfect experience in Deng day.

Day 7 :

Trek to Namrung Village, 7 hours

• Altitude – 2630 meters
• Special – Water falls and diverse landscapes
• Time – 7 hours
• Activity – Trekking by the river side and pass numerous villages

Trekking by the river side, pass numerous villages with beautiful landscape, dramatic change in the valley view from narrow to wider and dense forest walk towards the end of Deng to Namrung trek will add extra taste on Manaslu circuit trek. Scenery of few water falls, meeting Deep River George and some village by the side of the river, some village literally on the cliff opposite to our walking trail is just awesome. Wide river valley from the start of the day gets narrower towards the end of the trek.
Namrung village is an entrance to the wider valley, although Namrung itself is located in a narrow plateau. Village of Namrung is rich in tradition.

Day 8 :

Trek to Lho Gaun.

• Altitude – 3180 meters
• Special – View of mountains and exploration of villages
• Time – 4 hours
• Activity –Walking along the river and passing through numerous villages

Trekking to Lho is completely different from the previous days. They trail goes along the river, passes through numerous villages. The White Mountains appears. You will be able to see the village across the river on edge of another hill. Everything is interesting on the trekking trail of Manaslu.
All the villages have their own gate and it is interesting fact of trekking inspiration to get in through these cultural/traditional gates.
Once you get to Lho village the admiring view of Manaslu and the surrounding peak is spectacular. You had never imagined of this view.
At lho village there is a local monastery, this is near to Manaslu peak and we go to this monastery for a day hike - this helps acclimatization.

Day 9 :

Trek to Sama Gaun

• Altitude – 3520 meters
• Special – Close view of Mt. Manaslu
• Time – 4 hours
• Activity – Trekking through jungle

Lho to Sama Gaun is a short trek. But the exploration in 4 hours journey is more than the previous days. During the day trek, we will visit the monastery, walk through the jungle, get to no tree line zone and see Mt Manaslu very close and really beautiful.
Passing by Shyala village on route to Sama will be a beautiful attraction of the day.

Day 10 :

Rest/Acclimatize and explore Manaslu base camp/Birendra Glacial lake/Pungen Monastery.

• Hike to Manalsu Base camp and Birendara lake takes 6 hours
• Visit Pungen Monastery takes 5 hours
• Hike to Birendra lake only takes 2 hours
• Stroll in the village and see the local life
• Visit winter Yak shed

Main aim of taking break at Samagaun is to acclimatize your body. Formula of Acclimatization is to hike to certain altitude and sleep in the lower altitude.
But apart from just hiking high & sleeping low, sama gaun has lot to see. Samagaun village is in a pristine location to witness the beauty of nature, culture and tradition at once.
Gateway of Manaslu Base camp; Samagaun rest will have following options, choose one of them. Our guide will recommend you one, looking at the level of your fitness and coming days.

Day 11 :

Trek to Samdo

• Altitude – 3875 meters
• Special – Closer view of snow capped mountains
• Time – 3.5 hours
• Activity – Short walk

Samagaun to samdo is ashort hike for less than 4 hours. This trail has wider prospect of Mansalu and closer view of the snow capped moutanins.
Small village of samdo is in a buffer zone of Larkey river on one side and Mt samdo on other side. The view of the Mt manaslu will be invisible but still the view of white mountains ranges and near by hills, close by glacier and wildlife is not just interesting but overwhelming.

Day 12 :

Trek to Dharmashala

• Altitude – 4460 meters
• Special – Close view of the mountains
• Time – 3 hours
• Activity – Trekking

Dharmashala is by the glacier. Trekking to Dharamashala from samdo is not long but a tiring walk for sure. Tiring because, you will be walking above 4000 meters and the altitude will bother you. But believe it you will forget the pain of altitude bothering with that clear day and closeness of the mountains.
Hidden mountain, mt Manaslu will be seen today, but in the different face, trekking guide will pick that for you. Spending night at Dharmashala is not hard with accommodation, as it used to be, but surely a lifetime experience.

Day 13 :

Trek to Bhimtang.

• Altitude – 3590 meters
• Special – Bhimtang village
• Time – 7/8 hours
• Activity – Trekking

The main day of manaslu circuit trekking, trek from Dharmashala to Bhimtang, trek over larkey pass. Dharmashala is gateway of the larkey la pass. And Bhimtang is a chilling place for the finish line of the trek.
Celebrate your pass day with whatever you become happy. Bhimtang village itself is such a cool place that you will forget how you wanted to celebrated.
Right after you get on the other side of the larkey pass, the view is overwhelming and all the suffering of high alitutde trek will be lost for an instance. Believe it, other side of Larkey pass is stunning.

Day 14 :

Trek to Goa

• Altitude – 2560 meters
• Special – Close view of Mt. Manaslu north face
• Time – 6 hours
• Activity – Trekking

With tired legs, you still have a beautiful walk. Everyone trekking to Manaslu region likes this day trek. You will find it why.
This hike from Bhimtang to Goa is place for award winning picture. The walk today is close to Mt Manaslu north face.

Day 15 :

Trek to Dharapani & drive to Besisahar, Overnight at Bensisahar

• Altitude – 800 meters
• Special – Eye-catchy views
• Time – 3 hours trek and 4 hours' drive
• Activity – Trekking and travelling in bus

Manalsu trekking comes to the finish line after trekking 3 hours to get to Dharapani. At Dharapni you will take jeep to drive back to city.
Besishahar is a small town in the entrance of Annapurna circuit trekking route and on exit of Manaslu trekking route.

Day 16 :

Drive to Pokhara or Kathmandu

• Altitude – 1400 meters
• Special – Scenic view of surrounding
• Time – 3 hours' drive
• Activity – Travelling in bus

You will drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara with all the memories d and lots of pictures to flashback.
Our best wishes for future venture and looking for another adventurer, together.

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.

What People ask about Manaslu circuit trekking?

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Is Manaslu Trek difficult?

Manaslu circuit trek is not difficult but physically challenging. If you trek Manaslu basecamp and Larkey pass while doing trekking in Manaslu – then the trekking will surely be challenging.
It is not difficult as – first time trekkers who is outdoor type person can easily do Manaslu circuit trek.
Larkey pass is at 5100 meters above the sea level, this altitude is the main reason for difficulty of the trek. Apart from high altitude – Manaslu trek is not hard as you would imagine.
But if you are trekking in the winter – larkey pass might get tricky as trekking over the high pass in thick snow on top of big boulders is not easy at all. Because of this there many unsuccessful trip of Manaslu circuit in the winter.
If you are fit and used to walking, running, cycling or any kind of sports – Manaslu circuit trekking is not difficult at all.

Why Manaslu is called Killer Mountain?

Manaslu has steep terrain in camp 2 and 3 – this steep terrain has made Manaslu as a killer mountain. However the success rate of Manaslu expedition is higher than Annapurna expedition.

How can I go to Manaslu?

Getting to Manaslu has 2 routes. You can start trekking from the Besisahar side or can enter from the Arughat Bazzar.
Besisahar is entry point of famous Annapurna circuit Tilicho lake trek. Entering Manaslu from this route will encounter steep uphill to get to the top of Larkey pass. Most of the expedition crew take this route to get to Manaslu basecamp as this side of the route is short. Besisahar to Manaslu is short also because of motor able road accessibility all the way to Tilije village. Tilije is one day away from Bhimtang village. Bhimtang is basecamp for Larkey pass 5106 meters top.
Entering Manaslu from Arughat Bazzar is famous among trekkers. But with development of road, people start trekking from Machhakhola- instead of Arughat Bazzar. From this side – it takes one week to get close to Manaslu.
For trekkers – entering Manaslu from Arughat/Machhakhola is recommended from acclimatization prospective.

Where is Manaslu base camp?

Manaslu basecamp is in the border of Manang district and Gorakha district of Nepal. The basecamp of Manaslu is accessible from Samagaun village. Samagaun village lies near Tibetan boarder. Politcal map of Nepal says Manaslu basecamp lies in Gorakha district of Nepal.

How many people have died on Manaslu?

Lots, more than 1000 till date has died while climbing Manaslu. In between 50 to 100 climbers dies in one season of climbing Manaslu. Manaslu is regarded as killer mountains with high fatality rate behind Annapurna, K2 in Pakistan and Nanga parbat in india.
But trekking to Manaslu basecamp or over Larkey pass is not fatal.

What is the height of Manaslu?

8163 meters above the sea level Mt Manaslu is 8th highest mountain in the world. Mt Manaslu is also regarded as the killer mountain because of its fatality.
Basecamp of Manaslu is 4801 meters or 15555 feet above the sea level. Basecamp of Mt Manaslu basecamp is accessible from Samagaun. If you start trekking from Arughat/sotikhola/Machhakhola; Manaslu basecamp is before the larkey pass of Manaslu circuit trek. But of you start Manaslu trek from Annapurna side, basecamp is accessible only after the larkey pass at 5163 meters above the sea level.

How many camps does Manaslu have?

There are 4 camps for climbing Manaslu as standard practice but number of camps might change according to the expedition group.

Is Mt Manaslu one of the easiest 8000m peak to climb?

No, Manaslu is not the easiest one to climb. Mt Cho yu is regarded as one of the easy peak above 8000 meters to climb in Nepal

Is Manaslu harder than Everest?

Yes. Manaslu expedition has very low success rate. Its 4th dangerous 8000 meters expedition around the globe.

How many days does it take to climb Manaslu?

It takes around 3 weeks to climb Manaslu. But to do Manaslu base camp trek you can do in around a week time frame. Nepalgram has Manaslu basecamp samagaun trekking package if you are looking for Manaslu base camp trek except Larkey pass or without Manaslu circuit trekking package.

What mountain range is Manaslu in?

Mansiri Himalaya range. So crossing Larkey pass while doing Manaslu circuit trek literally takes over the range of Manshiri Himalaya range. Apart from Manaslu peak in mansiri range, other peaks like; Himalchuli, Nikey peak, Samdo peak and larkey peak itself makes the scenery awesome. That is why Manaslu circuit trek is regarded as beautiful remote trekking in Nepal.

Which mountain is famous except Mt Manaslu for climbing to foreigners?

Along with Manaslu circuit trek, people climb Larkey peak. Larkey peak is famous for climbing among foreigners. So far Nepali is concerned – most of them go for Mera peak over Larkey peak.