Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest peaks in the world at 8163 meters (26781 ft) above the sea level, which lies in the east of Annapurna inside the Manaslu Conservation area. Manaslu is one of those peaks that has a spiritual importance. Its name, which means “Mount of the Spirit”, comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa meaning “Intellect” or “soul.” This area is home to more than 2000 species of wild plants flowers, in addition to varieties of birds and animals. Similarly Manaslu trek provides you with an opportunity to explore and enjoy the walks in remote and off-beaten parts of Nepal. The trek offers you a wild and authentic experience in these areas.

Manaslu trek is controlled by the tourism board and under the restricted trekking trail of Nepal. In this region you can explore variety of flora and fauna such as Snow Leopard, Lynx, Musk deer, Red fox, Jackal, Brown bear, and their prey species such as blue sheep, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan Serow, Wooly hare, and Himalayan marmot. In this trek you will cross a number of famous rivers like Budi Gandaki, Machha Khola, Tharo Khola, Deng Khola, and Ghatta Khola. You can also enjoy the impressive views of Mount Manaslu, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal Range, and many more mountains of the Himalaya range. 

On the other hand, Gurung and Tibetan culture, Waterfalls, Old Buddhist Monasteries and Stupas, beautiful ethnic villages and lush forests of Rhododendron, blue pine and bamboo are the highlights reflecting Manaslu region trek. Similarly the famous Manakamana Temple is also located in Gorkha district of this region.

How to gets restricted area permits?

Environmentally, politically, and culturally very sensitive areas of Nepal are listed as restricted area. Special trekking permit needs to trek in restricted area. If the police in the check post found you without the special permit, you will be turn back. Government of Nepal is fully responsible to grant the permit for the travel. 

Similarly, the Manaslu trekking is also comes  under restricted area trekking. Therefore, it is challenging trip but also most demanding. So for this trip you should get  special trekking permit from immigration. By submitting all the required legal documents to  the immigration  such as Nepal Rastrya Bank Certificates, tourism board certificate, agencies VAT certificate, company registered certificate, TAAN certificates, agencies tax clearance, government authorized guide license and guide insurance etc.  then they provide us special trekking permit. So to reduce your all these burden and make your trip enjoyable, we are here to help you. 

1.Best time to visit

Manaslu trek also varies widely according to the climatic zone. So knowing about Manaslu trek temperature and its climate helps provide you with a comfortable trekking experience. It is because the climatic conditions affect the climbing and trekking activities.

Spring (March, April and May)

The beginning of new chapters, the area seems as if it’s come back to life. The frozen lakes start to defrost, streams begin to fill up, new buds are seen sprouting, and villagers gradually begin to return.

Spring is the safest season for the Manaslu trek due to its low risk of landslides, avalanches, and other weather hazards. The weather condition is mild to cold.

Autum (September, October and November)

Autum is the festive season in Nepal when one of Dashain and Tihar’s major celebrated around the country. The season start with fresh and pleasant air as monsoon rain has washed away all the pollution. The temperature is also stable with mild weather conditions.

The warm climate and clear skies make it the best time to visit Manaslu trek for active trekkers.

Winter (December, January and February)

These are the months of snowfall, so crossing Larkya La Pass will be a challenging for trekkers. Winter is the icy-cold season of the year, but the lower region trek is entirely enjoyable at this time.

Monsoon (June, July and August)

The luscious and dense forest becomes vibrant green due to the monsoon rain. Due to continuous rain showers, the paths are slippery, muddy, and bring the presence of several leeches and bugs.

In the context of Nepal, monsoon and summer are combined. It is blazing hot for the first few weeks and begins to rain by the mid of the season. Trekking during this month is for adventure seekers and nature lovers. 

2.People and Culture

The Manaslu region is a home to a diverse group of people. The shah dynasty originated here. However, now it is mainly inhabited by the gurung people. Two ethnicities Nubri and Tsum also inhabit the region. Mohi chop is one of their classic food items of Tsum ethnic group. It is a chili, garlic, salt, and Mohi or Skimmed milk blend. They also enjoy Sukuti, which is dried meat, mainly from buffalo.

In the Manaslu region, the main religions are Tibetan Buddhism and Bon po with animism. As a historic region rich in culture, many festivals are celebrated here have religious significance and filled with deeply religious people. Tsum Shagya Centennial Festival celebrated the 100th anniversary of Tsum valley’s unique custom of non-violence. The people practice this custom of non-violence by the following certain rules, namely:

No slaughtering of any animals

No hunting, no honey hunting, and no forest fire

A complete ban on animal slaughtering

Maintain and promote the Shagya

The punishment for breaking any of the above rules is to light 1000 lamps inRachen Gompa. This is a famous monastery located in Chhekampar.

On the other hand, Lhosar is an important festival in Nepal ‘Lo’ means new, and ‘sar’ means year. So, Lhosar is the start of a new year for Nepal’s Tamang, Gurung, and Sherpa people. Each group has a different Lhosar celebrated on other days. Tamu Lhosar is the Lhosar of the Gurung people. Sonam Lhosar is the Lhosar of the Tamang people. Gyalpo Lhosar is the Lhosar of the Sherpa people. All religious buildings of Buddhism in Nepal are cleaned and decorated on this day. It consists of family gatherings, feasts, and cultural programs. People can be seen wearing traditional outfits to attend these programs. The celebrations are for winning over the opposing forces and providing positive support.

3.Accommodation

In the lower altitudes, the tea houses provide you with single rooms with attached bathrooms. But as you trek higher the facilities get limited. Mostly, you will find a twin-sharing room and common washroom. In a room, you will find two beds with mattresses, pillows, and warm blankets. Many trekkers prefer to stay in teahouses as it is convenient and easy. However, if you prefer to go camping trek it is possible too.

4.Foods

Manaslu region has a wide variety of food and it is easy to serve to your needs. On the trek, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided. For tea house trek, we can order typical Nepali food, continental, Italian, Tibetan and Indian at teahouses. All the food will be cooked by the local cook by using local vegetables so the taste would be very local.

During your time in the hotel in Kathmandu, your breakfast is included. Lunch and dinner must be covered on your own. If you are a vegetarian/ vegan, gluten or lactose free, we are able to work around that if you let us know ahead of time.

5.Acclimatization / fitness/ experience

More important than fitness or experience is one’s personal determination and positive attitude toward finishing and enjoying the trek because as many of our treks lead us high into the Himalayans. Our Manaslu trek have one or two acclimatization days built into the itinerary to prevent altitude sickness and let our bodies our bodies sufficiently get used to the altitude. The level of fitness varies depends upon the trek. A person should be able to walk 5-6 hours per day while on the trail.    

6.Guide and porter

According to Nepal tourism board all the trekking activities should be conducted along with a government-licensed guide and porter.

Your safety is our first priority. So our guide and porter are dedicated to making your experience of trekking in Nepal a memorable one without compromising your safety. Along with your safety we also focus on our guide and porter safety too. Notably, we have done insurance of our guide and porter.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Drive to SotiI Khola from Kathmandu (700m) 7 hours Drive.

Day 2 : Trek From Soti Khola to Maccha Khola (930m) 5 hrs walk.

Day 3 : Trek From Maccha Khola to Jagat (1340m) 6 hrs walk.

Day 4 : Trek from Jagat to Pewa (1804) 8 hrs walk.

Day 5 : Trek From Pewa to Namrung (2630m) 6 hrs walk.

Day 6 : Trek From Namrung to Lho (2957m) 6 hrs walk.

Day 7 : Trek From Lho to Sama Gaun (3530m) 5 hrs walk.

Day 8 : Acclimatization Day (Day Trip to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa 4400m)

Day 9 : Trek From Sama Gaun to Samdo (3865m) 4 hrs walk.

Day 10 : Acclimatization Day (Day Trip to Tibet Border 5000m)

Day 11 : Trek From Samdo to Dharmasala (4460m)6 hrs walk.

Day 12 : Trek From Dharmasala to Bimthang (3590m) via Larkya Pass (5160m) 10 hrs walk.

Day 13 : Trek From Bimthang to Dharapani (1970m) 8 hrs walk.

Day 14 : Drive From Dharapani to Kathmandu (1300m) 9 hrs drive.

Cost Include

• One English speaking, Experience and Lesion Holder  Trekking Guide.
• Salary, food, accommodation insurance for guide.
• Annapurna Conservation Area permit.
• Manaslu  Conservation Area permit.
• Manaslu special permit.
• 3 meals  A day. Lunch, dinner, breakfast and  three cup of tea or coffee A day during the trek.
• Kathmandu to soti khola and Dharapani to kathmandu by local bus.
• Government Tax.
• Company service charge.

Cost Exclude

• Fee of visa for Nepal.
• Airfare to come Nepal or return back to your own country.
• If you want to stay for extra nights in a certain destination.
• Bar and beverage bills, Bottled water, desserts, porters, shower, laundry, personal expenses or any other program which are not mentioned by the company.
• Sleeping  Bags, and Down jacket.
• Personal insurance for health and evacuation.
• Tipping