Manaslu Circuit Trekking

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Opened for the trekkers recently in 1991, Manaslu circuit treklies between western and central Nepal. The trek runs for 177 kilometers, around mount Manaslu which is the 8th highest peak standing at 8156 meters above sea level. The trails in this trek were used as trading routes to the Tibet and were considered very tough. Now they are comparatively easier with improvement works. It passes along and crosses Budhi Gandaki river many times. Larkya La pass at 5235 meters is the highest point in the journey.

The region is largely protected as Manaslu Conservation Area. It was established in 1998, and covers an area of 1663 square kilometers and lies in the northern part of Gorkha district. Altitude varies from 600 meters to 8156 meters above the sea level. It houses diverse flora and fauna including 2000 species plants, 33 species of mammals – snow leopard, musk deer, Himalayan tahr, red panda, 110 different bird species and 11 types of butterflies.

Wild flowers and rhododendron forest are the main vegetations found here. The region is blessed with beautiful sceneries, majestic Himalayan ranges with ten peaks of over 6500 meters, high altitude glacier lakes, rich biological and cultural diversity. There are several Buddhist monasteries like Shringi, Mu and Rachen gompas.

What is included

• All the transportation between airport and hotel
• 2 nights in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu (Hotel Tashidharke inn or any other hotel of similar standard)
• 13 nights in standard lodges/teahouses during the trek
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• All accommodation and meals during the stay in the trek
• All domestic flight fares and airport taxes
• An experienced English speaking guide and one porter for 2 persons each of the group
• All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit, TIMS)
• All government and local taxes

Accomodations

3 star hotels in Kathmandu will be provided and in days during the trek you will have standard tea houses as accommodations. Rooms will be on twin sharing basis and you will be charged extra if you need a single room. Cases may be different for solo travelers and odd numbered groups or genetically different peoples travelling together. Standard teahouses will be provided during the trip days.

Meals

During a Tea House trek you will usually have breakfast and dinner in the Tea House, lunch will be eaten at one of the trail side restaurants. Every Tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. Some have Nepali versions of western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants. And of course Nepali milk tea is served everywhere.

Best Season

The best seasons to join this trek are autumn and spring. The weather is clear and views are breathtaking. Winter obviously is a good choice but you need to withstand strong colds. Summer or Monsoon will be affected by rainfalls but a good choice if you are into botany.

For Details: click on Trekking in Nepal , Trek to Manslu Ciruit

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