Manaslu Round Trek- 18 Days packages is a famous trekking package in Manaslu Region. Manaslu Round Trek Price USD$1990 is in effect at Himalayan Wild Treks. In addtion, Himalayan Wild Treks also offers client-friendly Manaslu Trek Itinerary and latest updated Manaslu Trek google Map. Manaslu Round Trek is an intrepid trekking route that includes Mount Manaslu (8163m) which is the 8th highest mountain in the world, located above  Mansiri Himal in Gorkha district of Nepal.

Manaslu Round Trek - 18 Days is an adventurous trekking. Mount Manaslu was climbed first in 1956 by Tashiho Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu. 'Manaslu' means the soul or the spirit of mountains as 'Manas' stands for soul in Sanskrit language. It is one of the well noted mountain in Annapurna Region. Surrounded by Budi Gandaki Gorge and Ganesh Himal, Manaslu is a serrated backdrop of snow and ice. It is also famed for Manaslu Conservation Area that convers 642m² land that aims at conserving natural resources. The other major peaks are Himalchuli, Ngadi Chuli, Shring, Lano and Saula. You might spot impeyan, wooly hare, horshoe bat, Hiimalayan Ghoral, Koklass, Pheasants, Himalayan Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Black bear, Musk Deer while rhododendron, Himalayan blue pine, magnolia and other beautiful flowers glorify the trail. Gurung, Bhutiya and Sherpa people are the major inhabitants. Syala village, Samagaon and Tsum region are the major attractions of the area.

Manaslu Round Trek– 18 Days technically starts with a brief sightseeing of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu (1400m) before a drive to Soti Khola (710m), then we venture into Machha Khola (900m), Jagat (1410m), Deng (1804m), Namrung (2630m), Samagaon (3530m),  from where we visit Pungyen Gompa and traverse towards Samdo (3860m), en route to Larkya Base Camp (4460m), Larkya La (5160m) Tilije (2300m) ,Tilije Tal (1700m) Tal Syange (1080m) from where driving back to Kathmandu(1400m) puts an end to the trekking.

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Itinerary for Manaslu Round Trekking
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft]

Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola [710m/2328 ft] 8 - 9 hours

Day 4: Soti Khola - Maccha Khola [900m/2952 ft]: 6 - 7 hours

Day 5: Maccha Khola -Jagat [1410m/ 4625 ft]: 6 - 7 hrs

Day 6: Jagat - Deng [1,804m/5917 ft]: 6 - 7 hrs

Day 7: Deng - Namrung [2630m/8626ft]: 6 - 7 hrs

Day 8: Namrung – Samagaon [3530m/11,578 ft]: 6-7 hours

Day 9: Samagaon - Pungyen gompa - Samagaon: 6 - 7 hours exploration

Day 10: Samagaon - Samdo [3860m/12,660 ft]: 4 - 5 hours

Day 11: Rest Day in Samdo

Day 12: Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. [4460m/14, 628 ft]: 4 - 5 hours

Day 13: Dharamsala - Larkya la [5160m/16, 924 ft] - Bimthang [3720m/12, 201 ft]: 8 - 9 hours

Day 14: Bimthang - Tilije [2300m/7544ft]: 5 - 6 hours

Day 15: Tilije - Tal [1700m/5576 ft]: 5 - 6 hours(1700)

Day 16: Tal - Syange [1080m/3542 ft]: 6 - 7 hours

Day 17: Syange - Kathmandu: 8-9 hours

Day 18: Final departure

Highlights of Manaslu Round Treks -18 Days
The sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites  prior to drive to Soti Khola exuberates the trekkers. The alpine biodiversity and flora and fauna galore in Manaslu Conservation Area gives the insight to vast animal and plant kingdom. The interaction with indigenous ethnic groups Gurung, Bhutiya and Sherpa while venturing into Manaslu region while passing by ancient traditional monasteries is phenomenal and crossing Larkya La Pass that offers the dramatic landscape  baffles travelers. On the trail the stunning view of Mount Manaslu including other mountain view is breathtaking. Manaslu Round Treks offers one of the best off the beaten trails.

#Manaslu Round Trekking Difficulty
Manaslu Trekking encapsulates the land that ranges from 228m to 8163m, which means the more you hike uphill the more tiresome it will become. You will have to walk over ten to twelve hours a day which means approximately 15 to 20 kilometers a day. The beginning days are difficult and Budhi Gandaki Gorge might turn out to be really challenging because it is tiringly steep. There are lots of uphill and downhill hiking through uneven mountain terrain whose rocky sections might feel difficult to cross. The highest pass, Larkya La Pass,5213m poses its own kind of challenge and adventure. At times, you will have to walk on the snow but no technical skill is required for that.

#Manaslu Round Trekking Best Season
Apparently there are two seasons which are considered best: Spring and Autumn. March, April and May of Spring months are propitious for Manaslu Trekking. Apart from Spring, we have Autumn, the moths of September, October and November, that's when an exodus of tourists flock to Manaslu Region for Manaslu Trekking. There is no rainfall, snowfall and other hindrances in the Manaslu Region during these seasons. During the Winter, the months of October, November and December, the trail remains slushy and snowy with Larkya La Pass blocked by snow at times. June, July and August may be months of heavy rainfall because it is summer.

#Manaslu Round Trekking Physical Fitness
You will have to walk on uneven trail of Manaslu Region. There are famous passes like Larkya La Pass. The trail is quite strenuous and demands physical stamina. Therefore, apart from being mentally prepared, physical fitness is mandatory for Manaslu Trekking. Without physical fitness any trekking above three thousand meters can be biting a bullet. If you are obese or overweight, then you will have to consider getting into fitness. The more overweight you are the more difficult the trekking turns out to be. So, it is important that you are in a good shape. Manaslu Trekking is regarded as one of the most strenuous treks.

#Manaslu Round Trekking:How to reach?
After a brief sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley, we drive ot Soti Khola, followed by a venture into Machha Khola en route to popular tourists hubs: Jagat, Deng, Namrung, and Samagaon where we pay a short visit to Pungyen Gompa. We then traverse into Samdo, Lakya Base Camp and Larkya La. Thereafter we hike to Tilije, visit Tilije Tal (1700m), and Tal Syange. Then we drive back to Kathmandu putting an end to the trekking. Himalayan Wild Treks makes the entire arrangement of transportation and accommodation. The drive to Soti Khola is scenic, which fills your heart with sense of rejuvenation.

#Manaslu Round Trekking Weather
Manaslu Trekking weather is basically cold but it may fluctuate many times a year. The sudden increas and decrease in the altitude can result in weather fluctuations, which apparently affects your itinerary and the the trekking for that matter.In terms of crystal clear weather, March, April and May are the best times for Manaslu Trekking. In addition, the months of Autumn(fall), October, November and December knowingly provide decent weather. Winter starts from December because of which the temperature remains sub-zero during the nights till February. In winter, some level of cold in the morning and evening, the daytime temperature is mild with some sunlight.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,300m/4,264 ft]

Day 2: Kathmandu: Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola [710m/2328 ft] 8 - 9 hours

Day 4: Soti Khola - Maccha Khola [900m/2952 ft]: 6 - 7 hours

Day 5: Maccha Khola -Jagat [1410m/ 4625 ft]: 6 - 7 hrs

Day 6: Jagat - Deng [1,804m/5917 ft]: 6 - 7 hrs

Day 7: Deng - Namrung [2630m/8626ft]: 6 - 7 hrs

Day 8: Namrung – Samagaon [3530m/11,578 ft]: 6-7 hours

Day 9: Samagaon - Pungyen gompa - Samagaon: 6 - 7 hours exploration

Day 10: Samagaon - Samdo [3860m/12,660 ft]: 4 - 5 hours

Day 11: Rest Day in Samdo

Day 12: Samdo - Dharamsala/Larkya B. C. [4460m/14, 628 ft]: 4 - 5 hours

Day 13: Dharamsala - Larkya la [5160m/16, 924 ft] - Bimthang [3720m/12, 201 ft]: 8 - 9 hours

Day 14: Bimthang - Tilije [2300m/7544ft]: 5 - 6 hours

Day 15: Tilije - Tal [1700m/5576 ft]: 5 - 6 hours(1700)

Day 16: Tal - Syange [1080m/3542 ft]: 6 - 7 hours

Day 17: Syange - Kathmandu: 8-9 hours

Day 18: Final departure

Highlights of Manaslu Round Treks -18 Days
The sightseeing of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites  prior to drive to Soti Khola exuberates the trekkers. The alpine biodiversity and flora and fauna galore in Manaslu Conservation Area gives the insight to vast animal and plant kingdom. The interaction with indigenous ethnic groups Gurung, Bhutiya and Sherpa while venturing into Manaslu region while passing by ancient traditional monasteries is phenomenal and crossing Larkya La Pass that offers the dramatic landscape  baffles travelers. On the trail the stunning view of Mount Manaslu including other mountain view is breathtaking. Manaslu Round Treks offers one of the best off the beaten trails.

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.