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19 Days Manaslu Circuit Trekking

19 Days Manaslu Circuit Trekking

 

Feature Details (Updated for 2026/2027)
Trip Duration 19 Days (Includes Kathmandu arrival & sightseeing)
Trekking Days 15–17 Days
Max Altitude 5,106m at the summit of Larkya La Pass
Grade Challenging (high altitude and long pass day)
Accommodation Traditional tea houses & mountain lodges
Best Season March–May (Spring) & September–November (Autumn)

The Manaslu region began welcoming visitors in 1991. This area has now become popular among nature lovers Manaslu Circuit Trek offers a range of rich plants and beautiful scenery. As on all Encounters Nepal. trips, we ensure trekkers have enough time to acclimatise on this journey.

Hike the trails without fear…

Our Manaslu Circuit Trek begins from the pretty village of Soti Khola heading north towards the Budhi Gandaki valley. We fallow the river as we hike along the valley, then as the trail snakes along the sloping forested gorge. At higher elevations, we catch views of majestic Mt. Manaslu at 8163meters. Manaslu is the seventh highest peak on earth. The highest altitude on this trek is reached when we get to the Larkya La Pass at 5213meters .The Himalayan views from here are famous. Teahouse lodges in the Manaslu region are  basic but cosy .
We offer rest stops at the villages of Samagaon and Samdo on the way. The Manaslu  area combines fascinating culture with lovely flowers and wildlife.This is a controlled zone and requires a permit.

Manaslu circuit trekking route map
Manaslu circuit trekking Route Map Gorkha

 

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 01: Kathmandu to Gorkha (1,150m)

  • Drive: 6 hours (141km)

  • Travel via the scenic highway with an optional stop at the Manakamana Temple cable car. Explore the ancestral home of Nepal’s former Kings.

Day 02 – 04: The Lowland Heritage Trail (Gorkha to Soti Khola)

  • Trek through the ancient Gorkha Palace fort and terraced farm villages such as Khanchowk and Aarughat. This section offers a rare look at middle-hills culture before entering the high Himalayas.

Day 05 – 07: Budhi Gandaki Gorge (Soti Khola to Philim)

  • Follow the wild Budhi Gandaki River. Pass through Tatopani (natural hot springs) and reach Philim, a large Gurung village where the valley starts to narrow into dramatic rocky cliffs.

Day 08 – 10: Into the Tibetan Highlands (Philim to Sama Gompa)

  • Enter the restricted region. Witness the shift from lush forests to alpine landscapes. From Namrung, enjoy your first views of Mt. Manaslu. Visit Ribung Gompa in Lho for a panoramic view of the world's 8th-highest peak.

Day 11: Rest & Acclimatization at Sama Gaon

  • Essential rest day. Optional hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m) or a walk to the serene Birendra Tal glacial lake.

Day 12: Detour to Pungen Glacier (4,000m)

  • A highlight of our 19-day route. This detour offers some of the most "up-close" views of Manaslu, Peak 29, and Himalchuli.

Day 13: To Larkya La Base Camp (Dharamsala)

  • A steady climb through tundra landscapes to the foot of the Larkya Glacier. Early night to prepare for the pass.

Day 14: Crossing the Larkya La Pass (5,106m)

  • The Big Day: An 8-hour journey over one of the longest passes in the Himalayas. Reach the summit for breathtaking views of Himlung Himal and Annapurna II before descending to Bhimtang.

Day 15 – 18: Descent to Besishahar

  • Descend through rhododendron forests to Tilje and join the Annapurna Circuit trail at Dharapani. End your trek with a walk to the waterfall-rich village of Tal and finally Besisahar.

Day 19: Besishahar to Kathmandu

  • A final scenic drive back to the capital. Farewell dinner with the team.

Price Includes:

  • Annapurna Conservation Entry Permits

  • Manaslu Permit

  • Manaslu Restricted Permit

  • Kathmandu-Gorkha-Besishar to Kathmandu by tourist bus

  • Three meals a day(breakfast, lunch, dinner)

  • Accommodation in mountain at tea house lodges

  • Guide: English speaking, insured, registered, well-equipped, salary, food and accommodation

  • 1 porters between two insured, registered, wellequipped, salary, food and accommodation

  • Emergency co-operation service, 

  • Medical kit box
  • Safe drinking water

Price Excludes:

  • Bar & beverage bills
  • Personal expenses. bottled water, desserts, shower, insurance, rescue,  personal clothing
  • Any additional services requested and tips to the staff

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