Manaslu Circuit Trek in March: Weather, Temperature & Is It Worth It?

Description

✓ In season — great time to go Manaslu Circuit Trek in March

Weather, temperatures, packing and honest advice — from the team that runs this trail.

The quick answer

Yes — March is one of the best months for the Manaslu Circuit trek. It falls squarely in the trail's prime season (Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov). The trek runs 16 days from Gorkha, Manaslu Region, reaching 16,930 ft at its highest point, and is graded Difficult (5/5). The fee is ₹1,05,000 + 5% GST with permits, meals, camping and certified trek leaders included.

Weather & trail conditions in March

The snowline retreats through these weeks, so you often get the best of both worlds — snow patches up high and rhododendron blooms in the forest sections. Trails are firm and days are comfortably cool. On Manaslu Circuit, expect daytime temperatures around 9°C on the trail and roughly -9°C at the highest camps after dark in March.

March in the Himalayas

Daytime

~9°C

Night at camp

~-9°C

Highest point

16,930 ft

Grade

Difficult

What to pack for March

✓ Light thermal base layer for camp evenings

✓ Fleece plus a light padded jacket for early starts

✓ High-ankle trekking shoes — trails can hold old snow patches

✓ Cap, sunglasses and sunscreen for strong spring sun

Don't own the gear? Rent shoes, jackets and more on our rentals page — sanitised after every trek.

Booking notes for March

Holi week batches sell out first; the rest of the month usually has good availability. The best months for Manaslu Circuit are Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov .

Frequently asked

Is March a good time for the Manaslu Circuit trek?

Yes — March is one of the best months for the Manaslu Circuit trek. It falls squarely in the trail's prime season (Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov).

How cold is Manaslu Circuit in March?

Plan for daytime temperatures around 9°C and nights near -9°C at the higher camps. Our sleeping bags are rated for well below these temperatures.

Can beginners do Manaslu Circuit in March?

Manaslu Circuit is graded Difficult (5/5), so we recommend at least one prior Himalayan trek. Beginners should start with Nag Tibba, Dayara Bugyal or Kedarkantha instead.

Manaslu Circuit · ₹1,05,000 + 5% GST

16 days · 16,930 ft · permits, meals & leaders included

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