Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of the restricted trekking routes in Nepal. We need a special permission to do this trekking. Only a few people have done trekking in that region. This trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. It is one of the pristine trekking routes: most of the cultural and religious values are still intact. It follows an ancient salt trading route along the steep-sided Budhi Gandaki river with pine-forests, Buddhist monasteries, different flora and fauna, and endangered animals such as snow leopards and pandas. You can also get a clear view of Manaslu along the way.
The inhabitants of this region are called Nupri, direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Their speech, dress, customs and way of life are almost exclusively Tibetan. There is still continuous trade between Nupri and Tibet. Here you can find more products from Tibet than from Nepal; for example, Chinese cigarettes are found more frequently than Nepali cigarettes. The views of the mountains in Nupri are marvelous and the crossing of the Larkya La is one of the most remarkable in the Himalaya.
Best time to do Manaslu Circuit Trek
This is arguably the best time to trek in Manaslu Circuit Trek during Spring in March, April, and May, and autumn in September, October, and November. It is neither too hot nor too cold, the sky is blue and the views of the snow mountains are clear. It is also the ideal time to climb Larke Peak.
Note:
Trekkers planning to travel to controlled areas in Nepal opened for group trekking need to get trekking permit issued by the Department of Immigration under the Home Ministry. The govern-ment has opened following previously restricted trekking areas for the group trekkers. Trekking permits will not be issued to individual trekkers in those trekking areas. Require minimum 2 Pax to do this trekking because it is a restricted area.
Itinerary
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Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola (700m).
Trek from Soti Khola (700m) to Mancha Khola (870m).
Trek from Mancha khola to Jhagat (1340m).
Trek from Jhagat to Deng (1860m).
Trek from Deng (1860m) to Namrung (2630m).
Trek from Namrung (2630m) to Lho Gaun (3180m).
Trek from Lho Gaun (3180m) to Sama Gaun (3520m).
Rest Day at Sama Gaun for acclimatization.
Trek from Sama Gaun (3520m) to Samdo (3875m).
Trek from Samdo (3875m) to Dharamsala (Larke Phedi 4460m).
Trek from Dharamsala (Larkya La Phedi 4460m) to Larkya La Pass (5106m) and then trek down to Bimthang (3590m).
Trek from Bimthang (3590m) to Dharapani (1963m).
Group Jeep drive from Dharapani (1963m) to Beshisahar (760m).
Bus drive from Beshisahar (760m) to Kathmandu.
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