Manaslu Round Trek

Duration: 
16 Days
Altitude: 
5,213 m (19,809ft)
Difficulty: 
Strenuous
Holiday Style: 
Lodge-to-lodge trek
Starts/Ends: 
In Kathmandu

Holiday Overview

Holiday Overview

Manaslu Round Trek takes around the Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the eighth highest mountain in the world. The trek starts with a scenic drive to Machha Khola and ends at Syange, the gateway to Annapurna Circuit trek. The trail goes through several traditional Nepalese villages and over some of highest mountain passes offering opportunity to experience Nepalese culture and warm hospitality, stunning mountain sceneries and picturesque landscape. Although Manaslu Round trek is one of the less trodden treks, paths are well defined and easy to follow. This semi-restricted region offers magnificent views of some lesser but beautiful mountains and opportunity to visit some highly revered aged old monasteries.

      Holiday Highlights

  • Magnificent views of high mountains including Mt. Manaslu
  • Picturesque landscape
  • Scenic mountain scenery seen nowhere else in Nepal
  • Ample opportunity for multi-cultural experience

Holiday Summary

  • Day 1                  International arrival in Kathmandu
  • Day 2                 Holiday briefing and city sightseeing
  • Day 3/14           On the trek
  • Day 15               Return to Kathmandu
  • Day 16               Trip concludes and international departure

Day-to-day Brief Itinerary

Day 1
International arrival in Kathmandu
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
One of our representatives will meet at the airport and arrange immediate transfer r to hotel.
Day 2
Explore World Heritage Sites of Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
After breakfast and briefing about the trek, our city guide will take you for a guided city sightseeing.
Day 3
Drive to Machha Khola
( Altitude: 6-7 hours, Duration: 970m )
Duration: 
970m
Altitude: 
6-7 hours
Destination: 
Machha Khola
We will drive to Machha Khola and commence trek to final destination of the day.
Day 4
Trek to Jagat
( Altitude: 1,340m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
1,340m
Destination: 
Jagat
We will walk to Jagat today.
Day 5
Trek to Deng
( Altitude: 1,890m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
1,890m
Destination: 
Deng
We will walk pass several traditional mountain villages on the way to Deng.
Day 6
Trek to Namrung
( Altitude: 2,540m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,540m
Destination: 
Namrung
We will experience true Nepalese culture and hospitality trekking to Namrung.
Day 7
Trek to Samagaon
( Altitude: 3,390m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
3,390m
Destination: 
Samagaon
We will see some of magnificent mountain views today while traversing the trails.
Day 8
Side trip to Pungyen Gompa (3,980m)
( Altitude: 3,390m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
3,390m
Destination: 
Samagaon
Highlight of the day is Pungyen Monastery.
Day 9
Trek to Samdo
( Altitude: 3,690m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
3,690m
Destination: 
Samdo
It is one of the easiest day our trek. The landscape and culture changes to more like Tibetan dessert type.
Day 10
Trek to Dharmashala
( Altitude: 4,460m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
4,460m
Destination: 
Dharmashala
Another short day to Dharmashala, the base for the Larkya Pass.
Day 11
Cross over the Larkya La Pass (5,213m) and trek to Bimtang
( Altitude: 3,800m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
3,800m
Destination: 
Bimthang
Finally, we will cross over the Larkya La Pass, the highest point of our trek.
Day 12
Trek to Trek to Tilje
( Altitude: 2,330m, Duration: 5-6 hours )
Duration: 
5-6 hours
Altitude: 
2,330m
Destination: 
Tilje
We have chance of seeing plenty of beautiful birds while walking through forests.
Day 13
Trek to Tal
( Altitude: 1,680m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
1,680m
Destination: 
Tal
We will see the Marshyangdi River today and stay at Tal.
Day 14
Trek to Syange
( Altitude: 1,130m, Duration: 4-5 hours )
Duration: 
4-5 hours
Altitude: 
1,130m
Destination: 
Syange
We will follow the main trail of Annapurna circuit trek on the way down to Syange.
Day 15
Drive to Kathmandu
( Altitude: 1,350m, Duration: 6-7 hours )
Duration: 
6-7 hours
Altitude: 
1,350m
Destination: 
Kathmandu
We will drive to Kathmandu.
Day 16
Trip concludes and International departure
We will provide airport transfer.

What's Included

  • All ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Kathmandu hotel accommodation in twin sharing basis with breakfast
  • Local lodge accommodation during the trek
  • 3 meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) and tea/coffee during the trek
  • Trek permit and all other necessary documents
  • An experienced English-speaking trek leader (trekking guide) and porters to carry luggage (1 porter for 2 trekkers) including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
  • First Aid Medical kit
  • Visit Kailash Treks’ duffel bag

What's not Included

  • International flight fares from/to home
  • Travel and medical insurances, which must cover the cost of emergency land/air evacuation
  • Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu
  • Extra night hotel and meals in Kathmandu in the event of late departure and early arrival caused by unforeseen circumstances, e. g. landslide and road blockade
  • Nepal visa fee
  • Pure personal trekking gears
  • Horse rental for personal ride
  • Pure personal nature expenses, e. g. bar bills, mineral water, telephone, WIFI, laundry and etc.
  • Any other costs not specified in the itinerary, but may incur due to unforeseen circumstance
  • Guide and porter tips

Holiday Extensions

Following extensions are available to add on your itinerary either before or after the trek.

  1. Tiger & Rhino Watching Tour in Chitwan National Park
  2. Tiger Watching Tour in Bardia National Park
  3. Birdwatching Holiday in Koshi Tappu

     Contact us for further information and best price

Date & Price

Arrival in Kathmandu
Departure from Kathmandu
Availability
Tour Cost
11 March, 2023
26 March, 2023
Competed
18 March, 2023
2 April, 2023
Completed
25 March, 2023
9 April, 2023
Completed
1 April, 2023
1 April, 2023
Completed
8 April, 2023
23 April, 2023
Completed
15 April, 2023
30 April, 2023
Completed
22 April, 2023
7 May, 2023
Completed
6 May, 2023
21 May, 2023
Completed
14 Oct, 2023
29 Oct, 2023
Space Available
21 Octo, 2023
5 Nov, 2023
Space Available
4 Nov, 2023
19 Nov, 2023
Space Available
11 Nov, 2023
26 Nov, 2023
Space Available
18 Nov, 2023
3 Dec, 2023
Space Available
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