Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking is an Adventure around spectacular Mt. Manaslu is listed as the world’s 8th tallest mountain. This trek is which was closed to outside tourists for a long period and was relaunched in the last two decades, Mt. Manaslu was first climbed by a Japanese expedition in the year 1956, the mountain stands at 8,163m and 26,781ft with its range of satellite mountains involve Bouddha Himal, Sistine, Himalchuli with other smaller peaks. The Manaslu comes from the ancient Hindu sanskrit word Manas ‘the mind or soul of the god’ like Holy Lake Mansarovar in Tibet close to Mt. Kailash, situated within Nepal Mid northeast Himalayan around isolated and high Gorkha district, since the areas were unclosed in which some trekkers ventured, currently becoming more famous because of its remoteness and isolation from the outside modern world.
The Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking is one of the best off-the-beaten-path treks in Nepal. The peace and isolation in this trek are unlike any other locations in Nepal. The beautiful vistas of Manaslu and other mountains involving the Annapurna range are amazing in the Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking. This trek lies above the foothills of the Gorkha District. You will witness people of different ethnicities like Brahmins, and Chettris in the lower regions. But as you trek to the high-elevation regions, you will meet Gurung people. The Gurungs of this region are adherents of Tibetan Buddhism. You can view the influences of Tibetan Buddhism in different locations together with this trek.
At the time of your trek, you will get to different monasteries like Kargyu-Pemba Chholing Gompa, Labrang (Lama’s Place) Gompa, Pungent Nunnery, etc. These monasteries allow you to discover the Buddhism of this region. These monasteries are also set charmingly among the mountains nearby this region. Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking by Mount Mania begins after a scenic drive with the hills nearby Kathmandu Valley to Arughat and finally to Soti Khola. The trekking trails then take you together with the gushing waters of the Budhi Gandaki River.
The trail crosses with many farmlands, bamboo, rhododendron, oak, and pine forests as you trek to the maximum point of this trek in Larkya La Pass. This pass is set at an elevation of 5125 meters. The pass is one of the best vantage points to view many mountains like Pawar Peak (6,620m/21,720ft), Cheo Himal (6,820m/22,376ft), the Himlung pyramid (7,126m/23,380ft), Gyaji Kung (7,030m23,065ft), Kang Garu (6,981m/22,905ft) plus Annapurna II (7,937m/26,041ft). This trek is considered an adventure since it occurs in an isolated and mountainous region, and includes hiking and camping in demanding terrain.
The trek follows the Budhi Gandaki River and crosses through different kinds of landscapes, involving forest, alpine meadows, and high elevation passes. The trek also provides the opportunity to see wildlife, like the Himalayan Thar (a type of mountain goat) and the Danfe (Himalayan pheasant). Furthermore, the trek culminates with the chance to view the amazing Manaslu mountain and its nearby mountains. Binjuli Adventure provides Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking and if you are interested in this trek you can experience the most beautiful places in which you will have unforgettable memories.
Best time for Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking
Spring season in Nepal, that lasts from March to May, is best for both this climb and other treks throughout the country. At this time of year, Manaslu has temperatures between 4 and 18 degrees Celsius. Flora and vegetation are in bloom at this time of year. Together with this route is a beautiful rhododendron forest, and the sky is clear, letting for striking mountain vistas. April is thought to be an absolute month for the Manaslu-Circuit-Trekking. Temperatures are neither too hot nor too chilly from September to November at the time of autumn season.
The temperature ranges from 8 to 20 degrees Celsius on average. In higher elevations, the temperature can fall to -30 degrees Celsius at night. The coldest time of year is from December to February at the time the temperatures range from -10 to 15 degrees Celsius. At the height of more than 4,000m/13,123ft, snowfall needs significant precaution. The trek can be arranged at the end of February due to the end of the winter season and there are clear views of the Manaslu peak. Due to rain, the monsoon and summer seasons are muddy and risky. It is advisable to avoid it because landslides and floods can take place.
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400m):
Day 2: Kathmandu to Sotikhola (710m):
Day 3: Sotikhola to Machha Khola (900m):
Day 4: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,410m):
Day 5: Jagat to Deng (1,804m):
Day 6: Deng to Namrung (2,630m):
Day 7: Namrung to Samagaon (3,530m):
Day 8: Acclimatization Day in Samagaon:
Day 9: Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m):
Day 10: Acclimatization Day in Samdo:
Day 11: Samdo to Dharamsala/Larkya Base Camp (4,460m):
Day 12: Dharamsala to Larkya La Pass (5,160m) to Bimthang (3,720m):
Day 13: Bimthang to Tilije (2,300m):
Day 14: Tilije to Tal (1,700m):
Day 15: Tal to Syange (1,100m):
Day 16: Syange to Kathmandu:
Day 17: Departure from Kathmandu:
