The Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary is one of the most important things to know before you decide on the real Manaslu Circuit Trekking Trip in Nepal. Also other important things to know about Manaslu Circuit Trek are like Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost, Manaslu Circuit Trek Best Weather of the year for Manaslu Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek foods and accommodation and Manaslu Manaslu Circuit Trek Communication, hot, shower and toilet facilities.
Actually, the trekkers have to decide first which Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary should follow like the Short Manaslu Circuit Trek, 12 days Manaslu Circuit Trek, 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek or 15/16 days Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary. Moreover, you have to match the Manaslu Circuit trek itinerary with your vacation duration, level of stamina and the budget you have.
Then, only you will have a wonderful time during your Manaslu Circuit
Trekking Trip in Nepal. Actually, Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary
varies from 14 days to 16 days according to the interest, time frame, budget and stamina.
Actually, the Manaslu Circuit Trek usually lasts 14 to 18 days. The total distance to be covered during Manaslu Circuit Trek is about 180 kilometers. You start the trek from Soti Khola (710m)/Machhakhola(910m) and end it at Dharapani (1,963m). Larkya La Pass (5,106m) is the highest point, where you get majestic views of Manaslu (8,163m), Himalchuli, and Cheo Himal. Likewise, you walk through forests, rivers, villages, and alpine meadows. Every day's hike is 5 to 7 hours, and therefore the pace is steady and relaxed. Hence, it's important to rise early and walk slowly.
Moreover, food and accommodation along the Manaslu trek are simple but adequate. Everyone offers dal bhat, noodles, eggs, and soups. Actually, the food on Manaslu Circuit Trek is made freshly in tea houses by local family members. Rooms are basic with two beds and blankets. There are hot showers in lower villages like Machha Khola (869m) and Namrung (2,630m). But if you trek higher to Samagaon (3,530m) and Dharamsala (4,460m), it becomes easier. Permits are required: Restricted Area Permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Permit, and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit. These are checked at different checkpoints along the Manaslu Circuit Trek Route.
Actually, you need a guide because you can't do Manaslu Circuit trek independently. A guide also ensures safety and support. In fact, the cost of the Manaslu Circuit trek is $900 to $1,500, varying with group size and service. Your transport by local jeeps or buses from Kathmandu to Soti Khola and back from Dharapani to Kathmandu. Similarly, the side excursions like Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m) from Samagaon are to be undertaken for acclimatization. Also, one day's stay in Samdo (3,875m) helps in acclimatizing to the height. In short, the Manaslu Circuit Trek offers untamed nature, villages of remote wilderness, and spectacular mountain vistas. It's a real Himalayan experience with true adventure in Nepal.
While setting or designing up the Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary, one should be able to include or know if there is proper acclimatization, proper pacing, the right means of transportation, the right ascent and the reliable and professional trekking crew or not. Let’s talk about these all-important things to know while setting up or finding the right trekking itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal. In fact, the following things are recommended by the expert team of Haven Holidays Nepal and you are suggested to move accordingly while choosing Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary.
Both the itinerary designer and the trekkers should know if there is proper acclimatization for Manaslu Circuit Trek or not since the trek is a very challenging trekking trip in Nepal taking the trekkers above 5000m which is Larkya La Pass (5106m). It seems impossible to triumph over Manaslu Circuit Trek without a day of acclimatization before going for crossing Larkya La Pass. So, at least one-day of acclimatization at Samagaon (3530m) is a must and if the trekkers need other days’ acclimatization on the trail, they can talk to their trekking guide and manage it.
However, both the trekkers and the trekking company should think that 1 day’s acclimatization is a must at Samagaon and then only the trekkers can cross one of the highest passes of the world, Larkya La Pass while doing their Manaslu Circuit Trek and marvel at the astonishing mountain views including Mt. Manaslu (8163m), the eighth highest mountain of the world with the real thrills of adventure into the wild nature of Manaslu Conservation Area. In fact, one extra day rest at Samagaon is the best acclimatization in Manaslu Circuit Trek. Truly speaking, you will hugely be benefitted.
Therefore, it is suggested that the trekkers who are doing the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal should not go with the itinerary which doesn’t at least have one day of acclimatization in the itinerary, rather, they should see the itinerary for their Manaslu Circuit Trek with one spare day at the end of the trek and one-day acclimatization at Samagaon. Actually, the trek itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek without the day of acclimatization will be very risky and almost impossible to do since Manaslu Circuit Trek is a very adventurous and challenging trek above 5000m in Nepal.
Actually, the trekking itinerary with proper pacing will let you get victory over a particular trekking trip and an especially challenging trekking trip like the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Right, pacing
means the right working hours in a day. The average working hours in a day for Manaslu Circuit range between 5-8. If
you think that you can walk 5-8 hours a day at a higher elevation like 3000m and
above, you can go for Manaslu Circuit Trek.
And, another important thing is
that the trekkers need to check if they are going to walk more than 8 hours a
day or not. If they are going with such kind of itinerary for Manaslu Circuit
Trek that they have to walk more than 8 hours a day, then, don’t go with this kind
of Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary, rather ask them to place the right pacing or
working hours for you. 
If you overwork like 9/10 hours a day, then, you are
going to break yourself down on the trail. So, the trekkers should think seriously
about the right pacing while doing their Manaslu Circuit Trek as they are going
above 5000m and they are also working for a minimum of 2 weeks. The average walking distance in Manaslu Circuit Trek must be 12 kilometers a day while ascending and 15 while descending.
Right/Reliable Transportation
While accepting the Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary,
one is required to see if there are reliable means of transpiration or not. In the
cost include and exclude section, you can find the means of transportation and the
cost of it. The major Manaslu Circuit Trek Transportation is a local bus; one cannot find luxury tourist
buses like Kathmandu to Pokhara, Kathmandu-Chitwan and Kathmandu to Lumbini. Besides the local bus, you also can find a four-wheel jeep drive from Kathmandu to
Sotikhola/Machhakhola.
While setting the Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary for you, you can ask your travel partner to provide you four-wheel jeep rather than a local bus which will be a more reliable means of transportation for you for more than 9 hours drive to Machhakhola from Kathmandu via country road.
From Jagat when you end your Manaslu Circuit Trek, you will take a jeep drive to Besisahar. After you arrive at Besisahar, you will further drive back to Kathmandu by bus or jeep spending 6-7 hours.
Sometimes, the local bus drive is obstructed by rain and landslides during spring season and you may not reach your destination on time. If you go with Jeep Drive, you can get to the destination you want on time. So, getting the right and reliable means of transportation is a very crucial part of the Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary. If you find the local bus transportation for your Manaslu Trek Itinerary, you can request them to switch to a jeep ride and you should be ready to pay a little more cost for it.
Go with the itinerary for your Manaslu
Circuit Trek with the right ascent. If you climb quickly, you may suffer from
acute mountain sickness and your entire dream of accomplishing the Manaslu Circuit
Trek will be shattered. The Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary, at least, should be
14 days with the right ascent. If you see the number of days less than 14,
you should think about this kind of itinerary and study how it can be possible.
The average ascent maximum one should get in one day during Manaslu Circuit Trek is 1000m, and the same should be there for one’s Manaslu Circuit Trek except the day of crossing
Larke La Pass (5106m).
If the ascend exceeds more than 1000m, then, there may be various risks to your health. Therefore, it is a very important thing to consider the right ascent in the Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary to avoid risks and hurdles during one’s Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Be careful while ascending to Larkya La, you may have acute mountain sickness. If you have any, please let your trekking leader know before the problem gets worse and ask for immediate rescue in required.
Before you agree with an itinerary for
Manaslu Circuit Trek, the trekkers must check if the service provider is
offering them a professional and reliable trekking crew or not. For this, you can
make a query about the trekking guide and porter you are using/hiring on the
trail. You can also check their team and the profile of the guide and porter before
fixing a particular trekking itinerary for your Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Further, you can demand a particular trekking
crew including guide and porter while you are agreeing with a particular
trekking itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek. If you aren’t accompanied by a professional
and reliable trekking crew for your trek, if the itinerary is well-set,
however, the trekkers are not successful in conquering over Manaslu Circuit Trek. Therefore,
we request all the trekkers who are doing their Manaslu Circuit Trek to go with a very reliable and professional trekking crew for their trek. Overall, you will be tremendously successful in your Manaslu Circuit Trek if you are with a reliable
and professional trekking crew.
The trekking leader you are accompanying must be licensed holder and from authorized trekking company . Otherwise, you may bear some problems on the trail. In fact, Hiring Guide is mandatory for Manaslu Circuit Trek. No trekkers are permitted to enter into Manaslu region without hiring a professional and licensed guide. But, hiring porter is optional.
There are various itineraries for Manaslu Circuit Trek ranging from 12-16 days. You can go with whichever itinerary you like to follow for your trek. Before going with a particular trekking itinerary for your Manaslu Circuit Trek, you need to check neatly if the itinerary has all sections of the description of trail, guide and porter, cost includes and excludes ascent and pacing and most importantly acclimatization. It is very important to include one day of acclimatization at Samagaon in your Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary.
Now let’s see different Manaslu Circuit Trek Itineraries with the days you need to allocate for it.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: In Kathmandu trek preparation and sightseeing tour.
Day 3: Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet.Driving distance: 160 km / 99. 5 miles. Approx. 6-7 hrs.
Day 4: Trek to Jagat 1,340 m via Dovan 1, 070 m -06 hours.
Day 5: Trek to Deng 1,860 m via Philim village-06 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Namrung 2, 660 m-06 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m-05 hours.
Day 8: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,500 m /11, 480 feet-05 hours.
Day 9: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and excursion.
Day 10: Trek to Samdo 3,875 m -04 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Dharmasala 4, 450 m /14, 596 feet-04 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Bhimtang 3, 590 m via Larke-La Pass 5,106 m -08 hours.
Day 13: Trek to Gowa 2,535 m- 04 hrs.
Day 14:Trek to Dharapani(1860 m) and Drive to Besisahar ( 7 hrs)
Day 15: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Day 16: Final Departure day
In the above 16 day itinerary, we have one day of acclimatization at Samagaon (3,500 m /11, 480 feet) so that you trekkers can feel comfortable to cross Larkya La Pass (5,106 m) after you acclimatize your body at 3500m above the sea level. This the fact that before going above 5000m, everyone is required to acclimatize their bodies with the gained elevation and then only they can get victory over the trekking trip/climbing above 5000m. Moreover, it is better to have 2 days of acclimatization while ascending above 5000m like in Everest Base Camp Trek, one day at Namche and the other at Dingbcohe.
The above 16-day Manaslu Circuit Itinerary has enough time for acclimatization, going and coming back, arrival and departure and even trekking preparation day with the Kathmandu sightseeing tour before the trekking trip begins formally. This is a very ideal and convenient Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary for those who are thinking of doing Manaslu Trek.
The 15 day Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary doesn’t include the preparation day and sightseeing tour in Kathmandu, otherwise, the rest of the activities are the same all the days from start to end.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet.Driving distance: 160 km / 99. 5 miles. Approx. 6-7 hrs.
Day 3: Trek to Jagat 1,340 m via Dovan 1, 070 m -06 hours.
Day 4: Trek to Deng 1,860 m via Philim village-06 hours.
Day 5: Trek to Namrung 2, 660 m-06 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m-05 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,500 m /11, 480 feet-05 hours.
Day 8: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and excursion.
Day 9: Trek to Samdo 3,875 m -04 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Dharmasala 4, 450 m /14, 596 feet-04 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Bhimtang 3, 590 m via Larke-La Pass 5,106 m -08 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Gowa 2,535 m- 04 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Dharapani(1860 m) and Drive to Besisahar ( 7 hrs)
Day 14: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Day 15: Final Departure day
This 15-day Manaslu Circuit Itinerary has one day of acclimatization at Samagaon as other best itineraries for Manaslu Circuit Trek, have arrival and departure days and the only different thing is that you don’t have the extra day to explore Kathmandu city and its World Heritage Sites. You can request to adjust this exploration day in Kathmandu at the end of the itinerary too.
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14 day Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary is also known as the short Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary. If you have got only 2 weeks to spend for your Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal, then, go with this itinerary. Sometimes, people have only 14 days and are very passionate about celebrating Manaslu Circuit Trek, an adventure trekking in Nepal but the itineraries they see are either 15 days or more than that. At this time, you can also do your Manaslu Circuit Trek in 14 days with proper acclimatization days, and arrival and departure days.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,320 m and transfer to hotel.
Day 2: Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet.Driving distance: 160 km / 99. 5 miles. Approx. 6-7 hrs.
Day 3: Trek to Jagat 1,340 m via Dovan 1, 070 m -06 hours.
Day 4: Trek to Deng 1,860 m via Philim village-06 hours.
Day 5: Trek to Namrung 2, 660 m-06 hours.
Day 6: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m-05 hours.
Day 7: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3,500 m /11, 480 feet-05 hours.
Day 8: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and excursion.
Day 9: Trek to Samdo 3,875 m -04 hours.
Day 10: Trek to Dharmasala 4, 450 m /14, 596 feet-04 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Bhimtang 3, 590 m via Larke-La Pass 5,106 m -08 hours.
Day 12: Trek to Gowa 2,535 m- 04 hrs.
Day 13: Trek to Dharapani(1860 m) and Drive to Besisahar ( 7 hrs)
Day 14: Drive Back to Kathmandu and Departure to Homewards
This itinerary is one of the best itineraries for Manaslu Circuit Trek but it seems to be a little bit rush, isn’t it? Yes, you’d better go with either 15/16 day Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary which you can find more convenient and flexible because one knows how will the weather conditions be in the mountains. It is always uncertain as the mountain is wild and mighty. So, you, at least, have to have one spare day for your Manaslu Circuit Trip. But, still 14 days Itinerary is possible for your Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Note: if you are offered the trek itinerary in less than 14 days for Manaslu Circuit Trek, then, you’d better not accept that one since it is almost impossible to do Manaslu Circuit Trek in less than 14 days. You need at least one acclimatization day and arrival and departure with long hours of transportation by local bus or jeep from and to Kathmandu.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,320 m) – Transfer to hotel and trek briefing.
Day 2: Drive to Machha Khola (900 m) – 160 km / 6–7 hrs drive through Arughat and Soti Khola.
Day 3: Trek to Jagat (1,340 m) via Dovan (1,070 m) – Walk along the Budhi Gandaki – 6 hrs.
Day 4: Trek to Deng (1,860 m) via Philim – Pass through dense forest and suspension bridges – 6 hrs.
Day 5: Trek to Namrung (2,660 m) – Enter Tibetan-influenced region – 6 hrs.
Day 6: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,500 m) via Lo-Gaon (3,180 m) – Incredible mountain views – 7 hrs.
Day 7: Acclimatization Day at Sama Gaon – Optional hike to Pungyen Gompa or Manaslu Base Camp.
Day 8: Trek to Samdo (3,875 m) – Short, easy trail with views of glaciers – 4 hrs.
Day 9: Trek to Dharmasala (4,450 m) – Gradual ascent with yak pasturelands – 4 hrs.
Day 10: Cross Larke La Pass (5,106 m) and trek to Bhimtang (3,590 m) – Long but stunning day – 8 hrs.
Day 11: Trek to Dharapani (1,860 m) via Gowa (2,535 m), then drive to Besisahar – Total 7 hrs.
Day 12: Drive to Kathmandu – 6–7 hrs scenic highway drive. Evening free. Departure if same day.
This 12-day Manaslu Circuit trek begins in Kathmandu with a road journey to Machha Khola. Then, the Manaslu trek then takes the trail along the Budhi Gandaki River, passing through villages like Jagat, Dovan, and Philim. Each day is packed with varied landscapes, such as narrow gorges, waterfalls, and pine forests. In addition, the trail gradually increases in elevation as you proceed to Deng and Namrung. Here, the trail enters a Buddhist region with stunning monasteries and colorful Mani walls.
After hiking through Lo-Gaon, you arrive at Sama Gaon for a critical rest day. Acclimatization prepares your body ahead of ascending higher. Then you press on to Samdo and Dharmasala. On Day 10, you traverse the arduous Larke-La Pass, the most difficult section. But it is worth the struggle. After ascending down to Bhimtang and Dharapani, a long drive back to Kathmandu awaits. Overall, this version of Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary 12 day strikes a balance of altitude gain, safety, and adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,320 m) – Transfer to hotel. Free evening for rest or stroll.
Day 2: Drive to Machha Khola (900 m) – 6–7 hrs along bumpy mountain roads – 160 km.
Day 3: Trek to Jagat (1,340 m) – Cross several bridges and small settlements – 6 hrs.
Day 4: Trek to Deng (1,860 m) via Ekle Bhatti and Philim – 6 hrs through pine forests.
Day 5: Trek to Namrung (2,660 m) – Ascend through narrow gorges and charming villages – 6 hrs.
Day 6: Trek to Lo-Gaon (3,180 m) – Explore monasteries and enjoy Manaslu views – 5 hrs.
Day 7: Trek to Sama Gaon (3,500 m) – Wide valley trail with Mani walls – 5 hrs.
Day 8: Acclimatization Day at Sama Gaon – Optional side hike to Manaslu Base Camp or Birendra Lake.
Day 9: Trek to Samdo (3,875 m) – Easy ascent with dramatic Himalayan views – 4 hrs.
Day 10: Trek to Dharmasala (4,450 m) – Prepare for high pass – 4 hrs.
Day 11: Cross Larke La Pass (5,106 m), descend to Bhimtang (3,590 m) – Long day but rewarding – 8 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Gowa (2,535 m), then continue to Dharapani (1,860 m) – 5 hrs.
Day 13: Drive to Besisahar, then onward to Kathmandu – 7–8 hrs scenic journey. Trip ends
This 13-day Manaslu Circuit trek also starts at Kathmandu and takes the same car drive to Machha Khola. Unlike shorter treks, there is gradual gain in altitude in this itinerary. The trek follows the same route but with more trekking days for leisurely pace. You trek to Jagat, Deng, and Namrung, traversing peaceful forest and suspension bridges. Next, you explore Lo-Gaon before reaching Sama Gaon. Since there is gradual gain in altitude, there is a day of acclimatization.
Then the Manaslu Circuit trail leads you to Samdo and Dharmasala, both in snow-covered mountains. Then comes the day of reckoning—crossing Larke-La Pass. Though not easy, it is the highlight of the trek. You descend to Bhimtang and hike to Gowa. The next day you hike to Dharapani and drive back to Besisahar. Finally, you are back in Kathmandu. In short, this Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary 13 day is for hikers who would like to tread slowly and get more time to study cultures.
Manaslu Circuit Trek takes at least 14 days to complete. If you go with more flexible itinerary, it takes 15/16 days to successfully accomplish your Manaslu Circuit Trek.
These 15 days are allocated like this: day one for arrival and other rest of the 13 days will be for the real trekking days in the mountain. Out of them, one particular day will be for acclimatization at Samagaon (3530m) before we go for crossing Larkya La Pass (5160m). This acclimatization day at Samagaon is very essential to let your body adjust new elevation and the surrounding before you go above 5000m. It is the same thing like people do in Everest Base Camp Trek at Namche Bazaar (3440m) and Dingboche (4410m) for two days before heading for Everest Base Camp(5163m) and Kalapatthar (5545m).
Actually, 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary is very tight schedule and those who have got very sound stamina with high level of confidence can accomplish it or the moderate trekkers need at least 15 or 16 days for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Have 15 or 16 days for your Manaslu Circuit Trek and celebrate this adventure trekking in Nepal is restricted area between Nepal and Tibet. In fact, this trekking trip is distinctly different from other trekking trails like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and even Everest Base Camp Trek.
Ascending above 5000m is always challenging for the trekkers and same goes with Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal. Manaslu Circuit Trek takes the trekkers up to 5160m that is Larkya La Pass, one of the highest mountain passes of the world and offers the absolute thrills of adventure with true remoteness.
However, if you dare to face all these challenges , you will easily conquer over Manaslu Circuit Adventure Trek and Larkya La pass as well with marvelous experiences of adventure trekking with astonishing mountain views in Nepal.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Package cost ranges between USD 1500 to 1600 depending on what type of package you go with like: full board meal and BB basis. Actually, if you want a full board meal and accommodation package, the cost will be like around USD 1600 and if you go with only BB ( Breakfast and Bed basis, the cost will be even less than USD 1500, may be like USD 1300-1400 for 15/16 days itinerary.
So, in full board package, you don’t need to pay any kind of basic payments like for food, accommodation, guide and porter service, transportation and farewell diner in Kathmandu but in half board package only includes your accommodation with breakfast and you have to pay extra cost for your lunch and dinner.
In regard of views and landscapes, mountain panoramas, remoteness, wilderness, civilization and local culture, less crowded trail, definitely, Manaslu is better than Annapurna. However, all who wish to do Manaslu trek may not be able to conquer due high altitude above 5000m. Actually, ascending above Dharmasala to Larkyala Pass (5160m) is very tough through Samagaon (3540m).
But, those who have done both trekking trips: Annapurna Base Camp Trek/Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek and if they are asked a question which one do they prefer, here, they always go with Manaslu Circuit Trek rather than Annapurna Base Camp Trek for better views and better experiences with wild nature in less crowded and restricted area trekking of Nepal.
Therefore, if you really love doing adventure trekking ascending above 5000m in less crowded and in far remote areas of Neapl with grand lasdscapes and mountain panoramas, you can go with Manaslu Circuit Trek rather than Annapurna trekking.
The trucks and other 4-WD Jeeps can easily go up to Jagat during spring ( Mar-May) and winter(Dec-Mar) but not in rainy (Jun-Aug). In fact, you need to make sure that if the jeep goes directly to Jagat or not before you begin your Manaslu Trek 12 days. Otherwise, if the jeep is not going there up to Jagat, it is not possible to accomplish Manaslu Trek in 12 days.
However, in a few years, the jeep drive to Jagat will beautifully connect from Kathmandu directly or from Machhakhola and people will be able to do Manaslu Trek 12 days. Now and recently, you can either go with 14 days Manaslu Circuit Trek or 16 days Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary. These both Manaslu circuit Trek Itineraries have very flexible time schedule with right days for acclimatization. This way, you can enjoy your Manaslu Circuit Trek in an adventurous and more exciting ways as you like.
Both Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek are challenging trekking trip in Nepal taking the trekkers above 5000m into the wild mountain. Manaslu Circuit Trek takes you to Larkya La Pass (5120m) and Annapurna Circuit Trek takes you to Thorongla Pass (5416m). Both of these high passes of Nepal are very challenging for trekkers and require special trainings beforehand.
The landscapes and the views are very similar, means grand and massive, which are distinct than in other trekking trips like Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. Both trekking trails are located at the border between Tibet and Nepal.
A few differences between Annapurna Circuit Trek and Manaslu Circuit Trek are: you will witness both Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan views in Annapurna Circuit Trek but you will only see Manaslu and Ganesh Himal in Manaslu Circuit, Manaslu Circuit Trek covers both Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area but Annapurna Circuit Trek covers only Annapurna Conservation Area. Manaslu Circuit begins from Machhakhola/Sotikhola but Annapurna Circuit Trek commences from Besisahar where Manaslu circuit trek ends. Annapurna Circuit trek ends in Jomsom after you visit Muktinath, a popular Hindu pilgrimage site. You can drive or fly back to Pokhara.
Frankly telling, both trips are equally grand and massive to experience if you love adventure trekking in Nepal’s Himalayas above 5000m.
Acclimatization is extremely necessary on Manaslu Circuit trek. Therefore, most Manaslu Circuit Trek itineraries include a rest day in Samagaon at 3,530 meters. Compared to other popular treks in Nepal like Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp, Manaslu ascends gradually. Therefore, it gives sufficient time to acclimatize well.
Additionally, traversing the Larkya La Pass at 5,106 meters demands good fitness. The high altitude demands slow hiking and proper rest. Overall, the Manaslu Cirucit trek isa great payoff with proper planning and pacing.
In fact, the best Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary is 15 days Manaslu Circuit Trek.
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