Manaslu Circuit Trek — 16 days, 16,930 ft · ₹1,05,000

Description

Gorkha, Manaslu Region · Nepal Manaslu Circuit

The wild circuit — restricted, remote and utterly spectacular

Duration 16 days Highest point 16,930 ft Grade Difficult Season Mar · Apr · May · Sep · Oct · Nov Fee ₹1,35,000 ₹1,05,000 + 5% GST

Why this trek is special

✦ Circle Manaslu, the 8,163 m 'Mountain of the Spirit'

✦ Cross the glacier-hung Larkya La at 16,930 ft

✦ A restricted-area trail — Tibetan villages few ever see

✦ The hidden Pungyen Gompa beneath Manaslu's east face

Difficulty: Difficult

Rated 5/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.

Altitude profile

Day-wise itinerary

Tap a day to expand. Distances and timings are for an average fit trekker.

Meet the team and hand over documents for your restricted-area permit — this trail requires special paperwork and a registered guide, and we handle all of it.

What's included

✓ Inclusions

✓ 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast

✓ All overland transfers by private jeep

✓ Teahouse stays on twin sharing throughout the trek

✓ All meals on trek — breakfast, lunch & dinner

✓ Manaslu restricted-area permit + MCAP + ACAP permits

✓ Government-registered guide team (mandatory for this route)

✓ Porters (1 per 2 trekkers, up to 10 kg each)

✓ Oxygen backup, ropes & micro-spikes for Larkya La

✓ Down jacket & sleeping bag on loan

✗ Exclusions

✗ International airfare to/from Kathmandu

✗ Lunches & dinners in Kathmandu

✗ Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover (mandatory)

✗ Hot showers, WiFi & battery charging at teahouses

✗ Tips for guides & porters

Permits & paperwork

The Manaslu restricted-area permit, MCAP and ACAP permits are arranged through our registered agency — this trail legally requires a licensed guide and a minimum group of two, and we handle everything. Indian citizens need a valid passport or photo ID — no visa is required for Nepal. Prior high-altitude trek experience is mandatory.

Backpack offloading

Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.

Full trek: ₹1,400 / bag Per day (at basecamp): ₹350 / bag

Cancellation policy

30+ days before trek Full refund minus payment gateway fee, or 100% credit voucher

15–30 days before 50% refund, or 90% credit voucher

Under 15 days No refund — transfer your spot to a friend for free

Build your booking

Live price with GST — no surprises at checkout

Trekkers

₹1,05,000 / person

Bag Offloading

₹1,400 / bag, full trek · max 9 kg

Rent Gear

🥾 Trekking Shoes ₹599

🧥 Padded Jacket ₹499

🥢 Trekking Pole (pair) ₹249

🌧️ Rain Poncho ₹199

🔦 Headlamp ₹149

🎒 Backpack 55L ₹549

Trek fee × 1 ₹1,05,000

Subtotal ₹1,05,000

GST @ 5% ₹5,250

Total payable ₹1,10,250

Free cancellation up to 30 days before the trek · Permits included

When to do Manaslu Circuit ? Month-by-month guides

Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.

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