For every trekker around the world searching for a wild, remote, and culturally rich adventure, Manaslu Circuit Trek comes at very first, one of the best off the beaten path trek in Nepal. Unlike the Everest Base camp and Annapurna Circuit trek, the Manaslu region still preserves the true essence of the Himalayan wilderness. Untouched landscape, Tibetan influenced village, and a trail that feel alive with tradition is the main highlights of Manaslu trek.

Why Manaslu Circuit Trek is truly off the beaten Path

1. Fewer trekker but more authenticity

Even during the peak season in Nepal, we can meet very few trekkers in this region compared to Everest region and Annapurna region. Peaceful atmosphere in this region lets you feel more connected to the nature and the local community.

As per our clients who went during autumn season, which is a very peak season in Nepal, they couldn’t meet any trekking team for around two hours. Something is almost impossible in other major trekking destination.

• Rich Tibetan Culture

The trail to Manaslu circuit passes through old traditional Gurung settlements and later enters at Tibetan Buddhism shapes everyday life.

The major highlights of this trek is that you can see lots of monasteries, mani walls, spinning prayer wheels, and centuries old tradition of the people.

• Dramatic Change in the landscape

This trek starts from the lush green forests in a lower altitude and while gradually moving up high in the mountains you can see Himalayan terrain in a place like Samagaun, Samdo.

When a trekker gets to Samagaun village, the stunning view of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) rising just above the village feels like a reward after a days of hike.

Highlights of Manaslu Circuit Trek

There are lots of highlights during trekking to Manaslu circuit trek. But here are few that highlights most on this trek.

• Samagaun Village: A gem of the Himalaya

You can encounter Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) right above the village from Samagaun and also perfect place for acclimatization. During the acclimatization day, you can go to the Manaslu Base Camp or Pungen Gompa for stunning view. If you want to rest on this day then you can have short hike to Birendra lake and get refresh there.

• Larkya-La Pass (5,106m)

Larkya-La Pass (5,106m) is one the main highlight of this trek and also the highest altitude while doing this trek. While crossing Larkya-La Pass, this is one of the thrilling part of the trek. While crossing this pass you can encounter panoramic views of the mountains like Himlung Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal (6,820m), Kang Guru (6,981m), Annapurna II (7,937m), and many more.

• Remote valley and wildlife

While trekking through Manaslu region, you can see a remote valleys and protected culture. The Manaslu Conservation Area is also home to the various species of animals. Various animals like Snow leopard, Himalayan Thar, Blue sheep, and rare Himalayan birds.

You can truly feel like you are walking inside a living nature reserve.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit and Guide Requirement

Since Manaslu Circuit Trek is a restricted area you must have a government registered guide to trek in this region.

Things that you should note when trekking to this region:

• Must have guide to trek
• A group of minimum of 2 trekkers is required
• Special permits required issued by the government

Best time to do Manaslu Circuit Trek

There are mainly two season that is best to trek in Manaslu region that is Autumn which is from September to November and another one is Spring which is from March to May.

During Autumn (Sepetember to November) is the best time to do Manaslu Circuit Trek because there will be clear visibility of sky and mountains during this season. The fresh air from the mountains makes it better to trek during this time. The views of the mountains and hills are crystal clear and it is easier to trek manaslu during this time.

During Spring (March to May) is also excellent time to trek Manaslu region. Spring time offers mild temperature during the trek. During Spring time, a lots of flower bloom on the way while trekking, this makes trek more beautiful. The weather during this time is more stable, making it best time to trek for everyone.

Who is the Manaslu Circuit Trek best for?

Manaslu Circuit Trek is best for those who are seeking to get real adventure without extreme technical difficulty. This trek is also best for those trekker who wants to have less commercial trail and less crowd.

This trek is best for those trekker who would love to experience cultural immersion and for those who have already completed crowded trail like Everest Base Camp trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek and wants something wilder.

Why choose Access The Asia Treks for Manaslu Circuit Trek?

With more than 10 years of guiding trekker and having excellency in service, we serve our customer with everything we can. We ensure your completion of the trek successfully with full of knowledge provided by our experienced guide.

What we provide:

• Expert local Guide
• Well managed, safe itinerary
• Real cultural experience with local families
• Support for your success of the trek

More importantly we Access The Asia Treks focuses on authentic trekking in Nepal, not just rushing from one village to another village.

Conclusion

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is more than a trek, it’s a journey into the remote corner of Nepal where ancient culture meets dramatic Himalayan landscapes. If you want to experience less crowded and more authentic trekking, this trek is perfect for you. Ready for Manaslu Circuit Trek. Feel free to message Access The Asia Treks.