The Manaslu Trekking, also known as the Manaslu Circuit Trek, is a fantastic base camp trek that follows a different route up and back. It features beautiful scenery, rich culture, and stunning mountain views, taking you to the base of the world’s eighth-highest peak.

The Manaslu trek has become increasingly popular as it attracts fewer trekkers than other established routes, such as Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp.

Manaslu (8163m) is the world’s eighth-highest mountain and sits next to the Annapurna range. It is in a region closed to outsiders until the early 90s, and tourism is still restricted. So, we have to get a special permit to enter here. Manaslu is a beautiful trek with breathtaking views of Mount Manaslu (8163m) and the Ganesh Himal massifs.

Along the trail, you encounter attractive Buddhist villages mixed with Hindu and Tibetan religions and cultures. The trail follows the spectacular Budhigandaki River from Arughat till its source just below the Larke Pass (5125 m) and ends by crossing the High Pass of Larke La and through Marchyangdi Valley.

After spending two nights in Kathmandu exploring the heritage sites, you will drive about 7 hours on a 4WD and start the Manaslu trekking from a low altitude, around 700m. As the trail ascends, one can enjoy different landscapes, ranging from green countryside, picturesque villages, beautiful waterfalls, lush forests, and rushing rivers to spectacular high-altitude landscapes while walking alongside glaciers.

The highlight of the Manaslu trek is visiting Manaslu Base Camp and crossing the Larke Pass (5125 m). It can be challenging when there is snow. However, the stunning landscape with the mighty Himalayas towering straight above you and the spectacular glaciers along the way make it an unforgettable experience.

Our descent passes through beautiful alpine meadows at Bimtang before joining the main Annapurna Circuit trekking route for Besisahar. We have carefully devised our itinerary so as not to go too high or too fast to avoid altitude sickness, ensuring your safety and comfort.

We spent one acclimatization day at Samagoun, a beautiful village, exploring Manaslu base camp and Birendra Lake before going to the high pass. After the trek, we will spend two nights in Kathmandu for safety reasons, explore more places, and do our last shopping as everyone wants to buy something for their loved ones on the Annapurna Circuit trekking route for Besisahar.

We will have one rest day at Bhimthang after the long day to rest and explore, as Bhimthang is a beautiful place to rest. We have carefully devised our itinerary so as not to go too high or too fast to avoid altitude sickness; therefore, we have kept one acclimatization day at Samagoun, which is a beautiful village to explore Manaslu base camp, and Birendra Lake before going to the high pass.

After the trek, we will spend two nights in Kathmandu for safety reasons, to explore more places, and to make our last shopping trip, as everyone wants to buy something for their loved ones.

Why Manaslu circuit trekking?

The Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal offers trekkers a stunning view of mountains, including Mt. Manaslu, Annapurna, and its neighboring peaks, as well as a variety of landscapes, ranging from lush jungles to high mountain areas.

In this trek, you will immerse yourself in the different cultures of Nepal while visiting remote villages with Tibetan cultural influences, where you can meet and learn about the lifestyle of the local people of Nepal.

The Manaslu Circuit trek is less busy than the famous treks like the Annapurna Base Camp trek and the Everest Base Camp trek, with the same trek experience, where you can enjoy peace in nature. The trek also showcases the rich plant and animal life in the Manaslu Conservation Area and is a more affordable option for travelers on a budget.

Overall, it combines beautiful scenery, cultural experiences, and adventure into a wonderful trip. we have also answered in comprehensively why to choose Manaslu circuit trekking in our ” Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Manaslu Trek” blog.