Manaslu Trek

Tour overview

Manaslu trek is one of the best and unspoiled trekking routes of Nepal, which is determined by the experts. The trek is not much difficult, it used to with the greatly improved trail through the Budhi Gandaki gorge. It is best as the Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit trek, the views and remote trek is undoubtedly amazing.
Every year only over 2000 trekkers make their way to complete the trek, it is one of the restricted regions and individual trekkers are not allowed to do this trek, to do this trek the group must have 2 or more members and must hire a registered guide so, this is substantially fewer than trekking the Annapurna, Langtang or Everest region.
The Manaslu trek generally starts from Soti Khola, Arughat after 7 hours’ drive from Kathmandu and ends at Manang, Dharapani the gateway to the Annapurna Circuit Trek. This trek is generally suitable for all aged groups above 15 years old. There are few Lodges and tea houses on the trail with the basic facilities of food with an extensive menu.

Best Season for Manaslu trek

The best season to trek in Nepal is autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) which is considered by the expertise. There are various in a year in Nepal, the different season offers different experience while trekking to Manaslu region.

Summer/ Monsoon (June to August)

This time the Manaslu region is hot and humid, it will be difficult to trek in the lower altitude during day and night will be cold at high altitude. This is also the season of frequent downpours; the trail will be slippery and muddy and full of leeches. It might be difficult to pass the Larke pass along the steep descending trail.

Winter (December to February)

Early December is possible to trek because the weather will be like the Autumn season however it will be cold at high altitude but the pass will not be blocked and easy to find accommodation. 

January is the coldest month of the year in the Himalayan region, trek is not possible because the pass will be blocked and the trail will be isolated, the local people from the Dharmasal and Samdo will transfer to the low altitude due to the extreme change in weather, the temperature will be -30 during night and morning, so wisely prepare, if you are planning to trek in winter.

February month will not be so cold in the lower region but the trail will be fully covered by the snow and still the pass will be blocked.

Autumn (September to November)

This season is the peak time in the Manaslu region, mostly trekkers choose this month as the best season to explore the trekking area. The weather condition is perfect, nature will come to alive and offers a charming environment, Monsoon rain clears all the dust and the trail will be clean the views will be pristine.

Highlights of Autumn season

• Mild temperature and stable during day and night
• Pristine charming nature and the clear trail
• Clear visibility of the Mountains from every corner
• No risk of getting lost and injured
• Easy to pass the Larke La pass

Spring (March to May)

The second-best season after Autumn and ideal season to trek Manaslu region, around 16 degrees’ temperature is mild and warm during the day and around 2 degrees during the night is stable and chilly.

Highlights of Spring season

• Least chance of rainfall in spring 
• Easy walk on the finest trail
• Views of colorful nature
• Clear views of snowcapped mountains under the crisp’s blue skies

Permits for Manaslu Trek

• Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
• Special Permit
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information Management System)

Mode of Transportation to getting there and away

• Local private jeep or Local Bus

Highlights

• The pristine natural beauty of a lush forest, mountain streams, and surrounded peaks in the Manaslu region

• Ancient culture like Tibetan, Friendly environment and diverse culture of both Nepalese and Tibetan

• The most adventurous spot and the highest point of the trek is Larke La Pass, 5106m
• Views while trekking: 8th highest peak Manaslu, Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Larke Peak, Buddha Himal, Ganesh Himal, Gyaji Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II

• Less crowded trail than Annapurna, Langtang and Everest region
• Trek through the remote village and wild jungle 
• Affordable and accessible trek
• This trek includes all the scenery of Nepal: start the trek from the subtropical, Sotikhola, Arughat to the Trans Himalayan, 5106 meter which is challenging and cold.