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Manaslu Circuit Trek

Destination Nepal
Duration 14 Days / 13 Nights
Difficulty Strenuous
Activity Trekking
Transport Drive + Car
Group Size Max 16 Pax
Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Max Altitude 5,106m / Larkya La

Circuit the world's 8th-highest mountain (8,163m) over the dramatic Larkya La — restricted and pristine.

Trip Highlights
  • Maximum altitude: 5,106m / Larkya La
  • Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
  • Difficulty: Strenuous
  • Expert English-speaking certified guide
  • All meals during the trekking
  • All permits and TIMS card arranged
  • Airport transfers included
  • Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided

Manaslu Circuit Trek is a 14-day strenuous trekking adventure in Nepal, reaching 5,106m / Larkya La. Circuit the world’s 8th-highest mountain (8,163m) over the dramatic Larkya La — restricted and pristine. Mantra Adventure provides experienced English-speaking guides, comfortable accommodation, and complete logistics.

Fixed Departure Dates

All prices per person · Private departures available year-round
Departure Date Trip Status Availability Price / Person
09 Oct 2026
Returns 22 Oct 2026 · 14 days
Peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
25 Oct 2026
Returns 07 Nov 2026 · 14 days
Peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
09 Nov 2026
Returns 22 Nov 2026 · 14 days
Peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
25 Nov 2026
Returns 08 Dec 2026 · 14 days
Peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
09 Dec 2026
Returns 22 Dec 2026 · 14 days
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
25 Dec 2026
Returns 07 Jan 2027 · 14 days
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
09 Jan 2027
Returns 22 Jan 2027 · 14 days
Early bird available
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
25 Jan 2027
Returns 07 Feb 2027 · 14 days
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
09 Feb 2027
Returns 22 Feb 2027 · 14 days
Early bird available
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
25 Feb 2027
Returns 10 Mar 2027 · 14 days
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
09 Mar 2027
Returns 22 Mar 2027 · 14 days
Early bird available
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
25 Mar 2027
Returns 07 Apr 2027 · 14 days
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
09 Apr 2027
Returns 22 Apr 2027 · 14 days
Spring peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
25 Apr 2027
Returns 08 May 2027 · 14 days
Spring peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
09 May 2027
Returns 22 May 2027 · 14 days
Spring peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
25 May 2027
Returns 07 Jun 2027 · 14 days
Spring peak season
Filling Fast Limited Seats US $1,500 / person Book
09 Jun 2027
Returns 22 Jun 2027 · 14 days
Early bird available
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
25 Jun 2027
Returns 08 Jul 2027 · 14 days
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
09 Jul 2027
Returns 22 Jul 2027 · 14 days
Monsoon season
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book
25 Jul 2027
Returns 07 Aug 2027 · 14 days
Monsoon season
Confirmed Available US $1,500 / person Book

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Itinerary

Welcome arrival with a traditional musical performance. Transfer to your luxury hotel. Evening welcome dinner with your Tour Expert.

Cable car to Chandragiri Hill for panoramic Himalayan views. Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

Private helicopter close to Mount Everest. Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880m). Afternoon in medieval Bhaktapur.

Fly to Chitwan National Park. Check in to your luxury jungle resort. Afternoon Tharu village cultural visit.

Full day jungle safari. Breakfast inside the park. Bengal tigers, rhinos, gharials. Evening Tharu cultural show.

Flight to Pokhara. Drive to Dhampus village with Annapurna views. Sunset over the Himalayas from 1,700m.

Sunrise over Annapurna. Paragliding, Phewa Lake boating, World Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Refugee Camp.

Flight back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon. Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show.

Transfer to airport. Safe travels.

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Group Discount Pricing

Travel together, save together. The more people in your group, the lower the price per person.

Group Size Price / Person Savings
1 Pax
US $1,500 / person
4 - 7 Pax
US $1,240 / person
Save $260 17% off
8 - 13 Pax
US $1,140 / person
Save $360 24% off
14+ Pax
US $1,050 / person
Save $450 30% off

Included

  • ✓Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • ✓Domestic transport per itinerary
  • ✓All accommodation during the trip
  • ✓All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • ✓Experienced English-speaking certified guide
  • ✓Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
  • ✓All trekking permits and national park fees
  • ✓TIMS card
  • ✓Mantra Adventure duffel bag
  • ✓First aid kit

Not Included

  • ✗International flights
  • ✗Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
  • ✗Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
  • ✗Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
  • ✗Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
  • ✗Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
  • ✗Personal trekking gear
  • ✗Tips for guide and porters

Essential Tips

October–November: The best season. Post-monsoon clarity gives outstanding mountain views, stable weather conditions, and reliable Larkya La conditions. October is busier (relative to the circuit's always-low crowd levels); November is equally good with fewer trekkers and colder nights.

March–May: Excellent spring conditions. The Larkya La crossing can have more snow in March than in October, but conditions are generally stable from mid-March onward. The rhododendron forest sections (Bimthang descent, lower Namrung approaches) are spectacular in April bloom.

December–February: Possible but demanding. The Larkya La is snow-covered and can be dangerous in heavy snowfall. Winter teahouse operations above Samagaon are limited. For experienced, self-sufficient winter trekkers only.

June–September (Monsoon): Not recommended. The trail sections through the gorge below Jagat are heavily affected by rainfall and landslide risk. The Larkya La can receive significant snowfall from monsoon-influenced systems.

This trip is rated Strenuous. Requires good fitness and ideally prior high-altitude or multi-day trekking experience. Begin cardio and hiking training 3 months before departure.

Most nationalities get Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for USD 30 (30 days). Indian nationals do not require a visa.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (USD 30) + TIMS card. Arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.

Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.

For Manaslu Circuit Trek (Strenuous): Cardiovascular fitness built over 3-4 months including hill walks with a pack. Prior trekking experience strongly recommended.

Maximum altitude is 5,106m / Larkya La. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)
Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter
Daypack (25–30L)
You carry this on trail daily
Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)
Required above Chhomrong
Trekking poles
Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents
Headtorch + spare batteries
Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts
Water bottles (2L total capacity)
Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong
Water purification tablets or SteriPen
Treat tap water above Chhomrong
Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)
Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel
Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)
Merino or synthetic — no cotton
Fleece mid-layer jacket
Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m
Down jacket (-10°C rated)
Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC
Waterproof shell jacket
Gore-Tex or equivalent
Trekking trousers (2 pairs)
Quick-drying
Rain trousers
Zip-off style recommended
Trekking shirts (3–4)
Long-sleeve for sun protection
Swimsuit
For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs
Waterproof trekking boots
Ankle support essential — break in before departure
Camp sandals or light shoes
Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs
Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)
Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended
Warm hat and gloves
Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April
UV-rated sunglasses
Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m
Buff / neck gaiter
Dust, sun protection, and cold air
Sunscreen SPF 50+
UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours
Lip balm SPF 50+
Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline
Hand sanitiser + wet wipes
Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce
Personal first aid kit
Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine
Electrolyte tablets / ORS
Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days
Personal medications
Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter
Camera + extra memory cards
Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments
Earplugs
Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep
Small thermos (500ml)
Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying
Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)
For early starts and long days
Dry bags / large zip-locks
Protect electronics from rain and river crossings
Local Nepal Telecom SIM
Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

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