Manaslu Circuit Trek / All the information

Are you planning for Manaslu Circuit Trek? Or planning to experience one of the most awaited journeys to the Himalayas in Nepal? If the answer is yes, you are the right place. In this article we will try to cover all the required information needed for Manaslu Circuit Trek.

Before starting the blog let’s have a look at some highlights of Manaslu Circuit Trek:

• Trek to one of the remote and off the beaten path of Nepal Himalayas.
• Since it falls under the restricted area trekking, there is less crowd while on trek.
• The view of forests, flora and fauna, rivers, etc.
• Compared to the price of other popular treks of Nepal Manaslu is cheaper.
• Cultural experience with Tibetan ethnicity.
• Amazing view of peaks like Himlung Himal, Manaslu, Gyaji Kang, Annapurna, Kang guru, Cheo Himal, Nemjung, etc.
• Trek to Larke La Pass.
• There are many other side trips while on trek to Manaslu Circuit, if you wish to.
• It takes long days to arrive at the high elevation due to which there is the lesser chance of getting altitude sickness.

What are the permits requirements for Manaslu Circuit Trek?

If you are going for the Manaslu region Trek, than the permits are compulsory. The area is restricted so you need to have the permits including the restricted area trek.

• Restricted area permit for Manaslu
• MCAP (Manaslu Conservational Area Project)
• ACAP (Annapurna Conservational Area Project)

So, how much is the cost for the permits?

Depending on the months and how many days you trek to Manaslu, the cost of restricted area trek varies. In the month of September, October and November, the cost of restricted area permit is USD 100/person for a week and additional USD 15/ person a day after the first week. Similarly, in the month of August and December, the cost of permit is USD 75/person for a week and additional USD 10/person a day after the first week. Likewise, For ACAP and MCAP, the cost is NPR 3000 roughly USD 27/person.

How difficult is the Trek to Manaslu circuit?

When it comes to difficulty level, Manaslu Circuit Trek is the moderate trek. You can trek to Manaslu circuit without having proper experience of mountaineering and trekking. However, it doesn’t mean it is easy as running in the morning or walking. A certain fitness level is required.

While you are on the trek to Manaslu Circuit, you roughly need to walk 9-12 km each day. It is better to practice walking for 7-8 hours gaining 500 m of elevation every day for Manaslu circuit. The distance of Manaslu circuit is less compared to the other popular Himalayan treks in Nepal. Larke La pass is the highest elevation of Manaslu Circuit with an elevation of 5100 m. The level of oxygen and elevation are inversely proportionate to each other i.e. when the elevation increases the oxygen level decreases and vice versa. For people having no practice at all for trekking may find it difficult to walk when elevation increases. However, the elevation increases slowly in Manaslu before reaching the higher elevated destinations which means you have lesser chance for altitude sickness.

Moreover, Manaslu is safe trail. There is no any issue of Avalanches. No data is found till now for death in Manaslu due to Avalanches and altitude sickness. The weather condition may change but people can make it to the top.

Though Manaslu circuit is a moderate trek, for safety you need to choose proper gear and some safety measures. Before planning or going to the trek make sure to check the equipment that you bought or brought. Also, do not to forget the first aid kit. Similarly, take some training by going for small hikes and rock climbing. Develop some confident within you so that you can cope with the problem while on trek. There is a saying “Drink water kill fish”. So drink lots of water and make you hydrated but don’t kill the fish though. Go with the proper itinerary and chose the perfect trail. Moreover, carry some medicine for altitude sickness in case you get caught.

What is the best time for Manaslu Circuit Trek?

The best time for Manaslu circuit trek is given in the bullets below, let’s have a look:

• In Late December to Early March, it is really cold and frozen. Due to the freezing cold the hotels on the way remains closed. You need to walk a long way without resting because of that.
• From March to May, it is the best season for trekking in Nepal as the flower start blooming, snow melts, the lodges and hotels open, view becomes clear with blue sky and day becomes warmer. You can only experience snowfall occasionally.
• In the month of June to Mid-September due to the rain fall, everything washes away making the surrounding clean with clear visibility but the trails become slippery in this time of year.
• During Late September to Mid-December, it is the best time for Manaslu Circuit Trekking. The sky is blue, visibility is clean, days are warm, natural blossoms are seen in this time of year.

How much does it cost to Trek Manaslu Circuit?

The cost for Manaslu Circuit Trek is shown in the table below:

For transportation, the cost from Sotikhola to Arughat is USD 10 per person through local bus. Likewise the private jeep to Arughat cost USD 190-200 and if continued further to Sotikhola the cost is 200-240 USD. Similarly, from Tal-Besisahar the local jeep cost USD 18.

Suggested Itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek

There are many websites showing the itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Here the suggested itinerary for Manaslu Circuit Trek which can be helpful and affordable for travelers.

Conclusion

As there are many website publishing about Manaslu circuit Trek information and I am pretty sure that you went through it too. The itinerary, cost, and other things related to Manaslu trek are different in different websites. So it is better to surf the net and go through for the best out of all.

Manaslu Circuit trek can be a best choice for those who are in search of adventure, challenge and natural beauty. The trek to Manaslu Circuit not only provides you the natural satisfaction but also you can have the cultural blend of Nepalese society. Along with it is the restricted and off the beaten path. For people who want to trek in the peaceful and less-crowd area Manaslu Circuit is recommended.

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