Jan 28 - Feb 10, 2025 | Change
Around Manaslu
trek
(14 days)
Manaslu Region, Nepal
Highlights:
Samagaon, Birendra Tal, and Larkya La (Larke Pass)
Difficulty:
challenging
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $325.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits MCAP, ACAP, and Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- Restricted Area Permit Processing
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
The Around Manaslu trek is often likened to how the Annapurna circuit used to be. The lodges are rustic, crowds are fewer, and the scenery is wild and rugged. Like the nearby Annapurna circuit, this trek covers a diverse array of landscapes starting in the green, lower hills and climbing past lakes and picturesque villages to the rock and ice covered Larke La (5106 m). From Samagaon there are spectacular side trips to Punggen Gompa an isolated monastery at the foot of Manaslu and Manaslu Basecamp.
Weather Conditions in January
change startJanuary is one of the coldest and driest months, which makes it good for Himalayan views while wearing lots of layers. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution. The days are short and the nights long, so you can finally catch up on War and Peace while hiking the Himalayas. Now that’s something to be proud of! Go with the e-book version, your back or your porter’s back will thank you for it. At high altitudes, temperatures can drop to well below freezing. Even during the day, temperatures may not rise much above freezing, if at all, and the snow that does fall doesn’t melt and can become hard and icy. This can make crossing high passes more difficult. During this season it may be wise to bring crampons or at a minimum a good trekking pole.
At a glance
On average there are 2 days with precipitation in
January. The highest point on the trek is
Larkya La (Larke Pass) at
5106 m. During
January, expect high temperatures of around
-3.2°C (26°F)
and lows down to
-20.2°C (-4°F)
at Larkya La (Larke Pass).
Around Manaslu
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Build an Itinerary
(14 days)
Add side trips by clicking '' in the itinerary below.
Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
| Tue Jan 28 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.4°C (36°F) in January. |
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Public bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$5.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.0°C (75°F) and lows of about 7.0°C (45°F) in January. |
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Shared vehicle from Arughat Bazar to Soti Khola
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
Estimated cost:
$200.00
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Soti Khola (730 m)
From May through early October it is sometimes not possible to reach Soti Khola by road due to landslides caused by rains. In that case you may have to start walking at an earlier point and the trek may take an extra day or two so make sure you plan accordingly, and pay your guide and porter for any extra days they work beyond the time you booked. |
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Lapubeshi (880 m)
About 2.5 hours from Soti Khola Overnight |
| Wed Jan 29 (day 2) |
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Machhakola (930 m)
About 2.5 hours from Lapubeshi |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m)
About 2 hours from Machhakola Overnight |
| Thu Jan 30 (day 3) |
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Dobhan (1070 m)
About 1 hour from Tatopani |
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Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m)
About 1.5 hours from Dobhan |
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Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m)
About 1 hour from Yuru Overnight |
| Fri Jan 31 (day 4) | |
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Philim (1590 m)
About 2.5 hours from Jagat |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m)
About 1 hour from Philim |
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Rating:
| 6 reviews
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Pewa (1870 m)
About 2 hours from Ekle Bhatti |
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Bihi Phedi (1985 m)
About 2.5 from Pewa Overnight |
| Sat Feb 1 (day 5) | |
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Bihi (2130 m)
About 30 minutes from Bihi Phedi |
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Prok (2380 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.1°C (59°F) and lows of about -1.9°C (29°F) in February. |
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Rating:
| 1 review
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Ghap (2660 m)
About 2 hours from Bihi |
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Namrung (2660 m)
About 2 hours from Ghap Overnight |
| Sun Feb 2 (day 6) |
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Lihi (2910 m)
About 1 hour from Namrung |
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Shrip (3040 m)
About 1 hour from Lihi |
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Lho (3180 m)
About 1.5 hours from Lihi Overnight |
| Mon Feb 3 (day 7) | |
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Shyala (3520 m)
About 1 hour from Lho |
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Samagaon (3530 m)
About 1.5 hours from Shyala Overnight |
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Rating:
| 6 reviews
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Rating:
| 4 reviews
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| Tue Feb 4 (day 8) |
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Birendra Tal (3460 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 8.6°C (47°F) and lows of about -8.4°C (17°F) in February. |
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Samdo (3800 m)
About 2.5 hours from Samagaon Overnight |
| Wed Feb 5 (day 9) |
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Dharamshala (4460 m)
About 2 hours from Samdo Overnight |
| Thu Feb 6 (day 10) |
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Larkya La (Larke Pass) (5106 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about -1.2°C (30°F) and lows of about -18.2°C (-1°F) in February. |
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Bhimtang (3720 m)
About 8 hours from Dharamsala Overnight |
| Fri Feb 7 (day 11) |
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Kharche (2700 m)
About 4 hours from Bhimthang |
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Gowa (2560 m)
About 5 hours from Bhimtang Overnight |
| Sat Feb 8 (day 12) |
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Tilche (2300 m)
About 1 hour from Goa |
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Dharapani (1960 m)
About 1 hour from Tilche |
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Tal (1700 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.2°C (67°F) and lows of about 2.2°C (36°F) in February. Overnight |
| Sun Feb 9 (day 13) |
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Chamje (1410 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.9°C (70°F) and lows of about 3.9°C (39°F) in February. |
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Jagat (1290 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.7°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.7°C (40°F) in February. |
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Syange (1080 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.9°C (73°F) and lows of about 5.9°C (43°F) in February. Overnight |
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Shared vehicle from Syange to Besi Sahar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Besi Sahar (800 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.6°C (76°F) and lows of about 7.6°C (46°F) in February. |
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Public bus from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 21.4°C (71°F) and lows of about 4.4°C (40°F) in February. |
Around Manaslu Itinerary Reviews
by Benjamin (United States) on Nov 29, 2024
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa led by Sanam Sherpa
Much busier than expected (11/2024). Plenty of beautiful scenery, obviously, but towns and lodges that were often kind of characterless, including one or two that felt downright apocalyptic; weirdly neither natural/untouched nor culturally rich the way we expected. Probably better in the off-season? Did meet some fun people, at least.
by Shane (Australia ) on Dec 13, 2022
Around Manaslu led by Ang Pemba Sherpa
Get there sooner rather then later. Amazing
by Michael (Australia) on Feb 15, 2020
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal and via Punggen Gompa led by Bijaye Gurung
Amazing trek, beautiful sceneries, challenging but very rewarding. Highly recommended.
by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Very good trek but such a pity the road is being built as it has already ruined the nature on those areas.
by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
We loved this circuit! It’s nice and challenging and great to see the scenery and vegetation change throughout. The first few days are long but get shorter as you get higher up.
by Sally (Australia) on May 8, 2019
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Ngawang Tenzin (Chhering) Lama
A great trek away from the crowds!
by Cordell (Canada) on Apr 10, 2019
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa
Tremendously interesting hike. Huge swings in flora and vistas along the way. Nice and challenging during the middle days. Though snowfall prevented the day trip to Manaslu base camp, we were so happy to have been able to share the mountains with the Nepali people for a short time. Thank you to Sherpana for the uniquely useful service they provide.
by David (Australia) on Dec 9, 2018
Around Manaslu led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
At times track was difficult and it’s a shame in regards to the road building .Overall nice walk but could cut the walk to 12 days with the use of Jeep’s to avoid walking on roads
by Lily (USA) on Dec 2, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Phurwa Sherpa
Amazing trek, the diversity of scenery was incredible
by David (New Zealand) on Nov 6, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Dawa Sherpa
Manaslu is so like the Annapurna circuit in the old days. May it never change.
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
by Joel (Canada) on Jun 4, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa
The around Manaslu trek is a breathtaking, rewarding and stunning trek. It is a strenuous hike but with stunning views and a lesser traveled trek you are left in a gorgeous and peaceful environment. I would highly recommend this trek to anyone travelling to Nepal and sooner then later. As is the case throughout the world there is development being made in the area and a road is being built to reach to secluded villages further along the trek. At this time only one day at the start of the trek is spent on this road but even there is no traffic other then the odd vehicle taking part in the road construction itself. The end of the trek, depending on travel distance will leave you with some days hiking out on a road that is quite busy and is also the beginning of the Annapurna trek. The gorgeous views are still present but the atmosphere is far less peaceful. I would highly recommend this trek and sooner then later while it is still very secluded.
by Gordon (New Zealand) on Apr 26, 2018
Around Manaslu led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
We found the Manaslu Circuit to be a wonderful trek. While it is rated as challenging there are only a couple of days that would justify that rating. We saw part of the Annapurna at the end of our trek and thought the Manaslu to be far superior mainly due to the number of trekkers on the Annapurna and being far less remote.
by Rachael (New Zealand) on Mar 26, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp and via Tsum Valley led by Pasang Lama
by Deborah (South Africa) on Dec 14, 2017
Around Manaslu led by Lhakpa Gyaljen Sherpa
A very rugged trek with some beautiful and varying terrain. Manaslu presents an authentic trekking experience comparable with doing the Annapurna circuit in 2001. We trekked in early December and the trail was fairly quiet. We had good weather with some snow up at the pass. It was very cold - more so than we expected! The people are very friendly with the quality of guesthouses varying according to the size of the town - but with everything you need.It definitely gets more costly as you go up the mountain, especially water costs - even if you are buying boiled water. You probably should budget on slightly more than $25 per person per day if you want extras and not to have to worry about whether you have enough cash on you. The day going over Larke Pass is a long one - Dharamshala before the pass was worse than basic and the price of boiled water was 3 times the price at the last stop - we could not help but feel ripped off! We did not sleep there, opting to go from Samdo in one very long day - if you are physically fit enough, we would say this is definitely the better option and all trekkers we spoke to were motivated to get over the pass to Bhimtang and avoid having to go back to Dharamshala! Overall it is a highly recommended option and we had a fabulous trek.
by Bruce (Canada) on Nov 21, 2017
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Can be tough before pass where it is cold and bleak. Pass not that hard.
via Kal Tal Itinerary Reviews
by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Very tough hike. I recommend doing this trek only with start early morning to allow resting along the way. It is pretty much a day side trip.
via Manaslu Base Camp Itinerary Reviews
by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Base camp was truly amazing as well as good for acclimatisation
by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
We loved this side trip! Great for acclimatisation and for a challenge. It is a long day so start early and take a packed lunch and snacks. Well worth the effort and the views on the way up.
by Lily (USA) on Dec 2, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Phurwa Sherpa
Spectacular, so glad we did it!
by David (New Zealand) on Nov 6, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Dawa Sherpa
The day we went to the Monastery (rather than Base Camp) was a day of celebration. We met the Monks who had come to pray and it was a very surreal experience surrounded by the snow covered high peaks whilst listening to the incantations. Beautiful spot.
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
by Joel (Canada) on Jun 4, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp led by Ang Rita Sherpa
If possible I would recommend a day trip to Manaslu base camp. It is not only a great way to acclimatize as it follows the climb high sleep low rule but is also amazing to see where a push for the summit of Manaslu all begins. Although the peaks are intimidating from the teahouse villages, seeing the peak from base camp really puts into perspective how massive the mountains truly are.
via Tsum Valley Itinerary Reviews
by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Really different and so worth doing
by Sally (Australia) on May 8, 2019
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Ngawang Tenzin (Chhering) Lama
Highly recommended addition to Manaslu!
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
by Rachael (New Zealand) on Mar 26, 2018
Around Manaslu via Manaslu Base Camp and via Tsum Valley led by Pasang Lama
by Bruce (Canada) on Nov 21, 2017
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Glad we added it. Quieter.
via Punggen Gompa Itinerary Reviews
by Michael (Australia) on Feb 15, 2020
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal and via Punggen Gompa led by Bijaye Gurung
Amazing views of the base of Manslue, this area is really special and the scenery is like nothing else on the Manaslu trek.
by Petr (Czech Republic) on Nov 26, 2019
Around Manaslu via Kal Tal, via Tsum Valley, via Punggen Gompa, via Ganesh Himal Base Camp, and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
Truly spectacular. Wow
by Renae (Australia) on Oct 28, 2019
Around Manaslu via Punggen Gompa and via Manaslu Base Camp led by Nawang Chimi Sherpa
This is a nice cruisy side trip that is good for acclimatisation. We took a packed lunch and picnicked before coming back down.
by Morten (Sweden) on Oct 8, 2018
Around Manaslu via Tsum Valley, via Manaslu Base Camp, and via Punggen Gompa led by Phurwa Sherpa
