Manaslu Luxury Trek Quick Facts
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At Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m / 16,752 feet
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10 walking days, 1 acclimatization day, 2 driving days, 1 sightseeing day
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Gorkha and Manang districts, Gandaki Province, west-central Nepal
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RAP, MCAP, ACAP
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September to November and March to May
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek, with mineral water, unlimited tea and coffee, and seasonal fruit
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Private 4WD jeep from Kathmandu to Soti Khola and from Dharapani back to Kathmandu
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16 days, 15 nights (arrival to departure)
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5-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights). Best available lodge rooms on the trek, twin sharing, attached bathroom where the village has one (12 nights).
Trip Highlights
- Walk the full Manaslu Circuit with a 5-star Kathmandu hotel, private jeeps and your own porter
- Cross Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m with views of Himlung, Cheo Himal and Annapurna II
- Stay in the best available lodges, with attached bathrooms wherever the village has them
- Full board on the trek with unlimited tea and coffee, mineral water and seasonal fruit
- Explore Tibetan Buddhist villages such as Lho, Sama Gaun and Samdo
- Guided sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath before the trek
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The Manaslu Luxury Trek is our most comfortable way to walk the full Manaslu Circuit around Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest peak. Over 16 days you get a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu, private jeep transfers, the best available lodges on the trail, all meals and your own porter.
You follow the same classic route as our Manaslu Circuit Trek: up the Budhi Gandaki valley from Soti Khola through Jagat, Namrung, Lho and Sama Gaun, over Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m, and down to Bhimthang and Dharapani. The difference is the comfort, the pace and the extra support around you.
Be clear on one thing before you book: there are no 5-star hotels on the Manaslu trail. Comfort here means the best rooms in each village, attached bathrooms where they exist, unlimited hot drinks, fresh fruit and a team that carries the load. The lodge at Dharmasala, the night before the pass, stays basic for everyone.
Manaslu is a restricted area, so every trekker needs a licensed guide and special permits, which we arrange. If you want an even faster exit, ask about the Manaslu Circuit Trek on a Heli.
This Manaslu luxury trek covers the full circuit in 16 days with the comfort turned up. We look after the permits, a licensed guide, a porter for every guest, private jeeps, all meals on the trek and three nights in a 5-star Kathmandu hotel.
What Is the Manaslu Luxury Trek?
The Manaslu Luxury Trek is a 16-day guided version of the Manaslu Circuit in Nepal with a 5-star Kathmandu hotel, private jeep transfers, the best available teahouses and a porter for each trekker. It crosses Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m, is moderate to challenging, and is best done March to May or September to November.
What Makes This Trek Luxury
- 5-star Kathmandu hotel. Three nights at the start and end of the trip, plus a welcome dinner with a cultural show.
- Private 4WD jeep both ways. No crowded buses on the long, rough roads to Soti Khola and back from Dharapani.
- One porter per guest. You walk with a light daypack. Your porter carries your main bag and your own clean bed sheets.
- Best available lodges. We book the best room in each village and ask for an attached bathroom wherever the lodge has one.
- Full board on the trek. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with mineral water, unlimited tea and coffee, and seasonal fruit.
- Small comforts. A hot water bag for cold nights, room freshener, a local SIM card with 16 GB of data and a four-season sleeping bag if you need one.
- A slower start. A full day in Kathmandu for sightseeing at Kathmandu Durbar Square and Swayambhunath before you leave for the mountains.
Who the Manaslu Luxury Trek Suits
- Fit hikers who want a high pass and wild scenery without carrying a heavy pack
- Couples and friends who want the best room in each village and a smooth, well-run schedule
- First-time Himalayan trekkers who want full support from airport pick-up to departure
- Solo travellers who want a private guide. Since March 2026 you can get the Manaslu permit as one person.
If you need hotel-standard rooms every night, the Manaslu Circuit is not the right trek. Ask us about lower routes or the Manaslu Circuit Trek on a Heli instead.
Manaslu Luxury Trek Itinerary: 16 Days at a Glance
| Day | Route | Overnight altitude | Time |
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| 1 | Arrive in Kathmandu, welcome dinner | 1,340 m | Airport transfer |
| 2 | Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation | 1,340 m | Half-day guided tour |
| 3 | Drive to Soti Khola by private jeep | 700 m | About 8 hours |
| 4 | Soti Khola to Machha Khola | 930 m | About 6 hours |
| 5 | Machha Khola to Jagat | 1,345 m | About 6 hours |
| 6 | Jagat to Pewa via Philim and Deng | 1,625 m | About 6 hours |
| 7 | Pewa to Namrung | 2,630 m | About 6 hours |
| 8 | Namrung to Lho | 3,185 m | About 5 hours |
| 9 | Lho to Sama Gaun | 3,520 m | 5 to 6 hours |
| 10 | Acclimatization day at Sama Gaun (optional hike) | 3,520 m | Rest or hike |
| 11 | Sama Gaun to Samdo | 3,875 m | About 4 hours |
| 12 | Samdo to Dharmasala (Larke Phedi) | 4,460 m | About 4 hours |
| 13 | Cross Larkya La (5,106 m) to Bhimthang | 3,590 m | About 8 hours |
| 14 | Bhimthang to Dharapani | 1,963 m | About 7 hours |
| 15 | Drive to Kathmandu by private jeep | 1,340 m | 8 to 9 hours |
| 16 | International departure | – | Airport transfer |
Altitude and Acclimatization on the Manaslu Luxury Trek
You sleep above 3,000 m for six nights: Lho, Sama Gaun (two nights), Samdo, Dharmasala and Bhimthang. The rest day at Sama Gaun is your main acclimatization stop. Use it for a gentle hike to Pungyen Gompa or Birendra Tal and sleep low again.
Having a porter does not change the altitude. Comfort helps you rest and eat well, which supports acclimatization, but the same rules apply to everyone: go slow, drink plenty and tell your guide early if you feel unwell.
Watch for these signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS): headache, nausea, dizziness and loss of appetite. Mild symptoms often ease with rest and water. Worsening symptoms mean going down. Your guide checks on you each evening and adjusts the plan if needed.
How Difficult Is the Manaslu Luxury Trek?
It is moderate to challenging. The comfort is real, but the trail is the same. You need no climbing skills, but you do need stamina. Walking days run from 4 to 8 hours.
- Hardest day: Day 13, from Dharmasala over Larkya La to Bhimthang. You start before dawn and descend a long way.
- Easier with a porter: carrying only a daypack makes long climbs and steep descents noticeably easier on your knees and back.
- Best preparation: two to three months of long hikes with a daypack, stair climbing and leg strength work. Break in your boots before you fly.
- Talk to your doctor first if you have a heart, lung or blood pressure condition, or any condition that high altitude can make worse.
Culture on the Manaslu Circuit
The lower valleys are home to Gurung, Magar and other hill communities, with a mix of Hindu and Buddhist faith. From Namrung onward, villages follow Tibetan Buddhism, with monasteries, prayer wheels and long mani walls. The route was once part of the salt-trade path between Nepal and Tibet, and Dharmasala below the pass was a market called Larke Bazaar.
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Detailed Itinerary
Written & checked by Nim Bhatta
Licensed by the Nepal Department of Tourism, Nim has led treks on the Manaslu Circuit since 2009 and is trained in wilderness first aid and altitude sickness response. He last walked the full Manaslu Circuit in spring 2025 to check lodges and trail conditions.
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Kathmandu 1,340 m / 4,396 ft- Accommodation: 5-star hotel
On first arrival in Kathmandu at Tribhuvan International Airport received by our staff and guide, with warm Nepali traditional welcome. After, getting organized and then a short transfer to your hotel in the heart of Kathmandu city.
At the hotel check into your lovely rooms with refreshing rest after a jet lag.
Then join in with other members of the group, for briefing at meeting halls or garden.
Our guide and leader will provide you with useful information regarding the trek, standard of lodge, foods and so on. If in doubt, can ask questions to make yourself at ease, after briefing enjoy the dinner in a typical Nepalese Restaurant.
Day 02: Trekking Preparation day and Sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa
Kathmandu 1,340 m / 4,396 ft- Accommodation: 5-star hotel
Morning after a hearty breakfast, as per the time informed by our guide and staff our tour guide will meet. A short drive and walk in the heart of Kathmandu city, where the famous old Durbar Square located. An ancient palace and courtyard of earlier kings from Malla to former Shah Period. Interesting areas adorned with temples and old palace, as well with resident of famous Living Goddess the Kumari. Includes a temple of Kasthamandap, where Kathmandu name derived from, meaning a temple built from the wood of a single tree.
The temples and monuments of Durbar Square, listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. After an interesting tour, a short drive leads west of the city to another famous landmark of Nepal. The Swayambhunath Stupa of Buddhist monuments, located on a hillock, one can enjoy views of Kathmandu city and the valley.
The stupa is one of the oldest Buddhist sites in the Kathmandu Valley. After an impressive morning tour back to hotel, rest of the day preparation for the wonderful Manaslu Luxury Trek.
Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
Soti Khola 700 m / 2,297 ft 8 hrs- 8 hours drive by private 4WD jeep
- Accommodation: Guesthouse or local lodge
After breakfast, you leave Kathmandu by private 4WD jeep. The long drive takes you beyond the Kathmandu Valley towards Gorkha district.
Gorkha lies in Gandaki Province in west-central Nepal, a country of low and mid hills and heavily farmed terraces. The drive follows Nepal’s main busy highway for some hours and then diverts heading north to Arughat town.
Arughat town is situated on low farm areas close to the raging Budhi Gandaki River, from here another few hours of drive on the dirt country road to Soti Khola for an overnight halt.
Soti Khola a small farming area slowly growing into a town, as the motorable road has been connected.
Day 04: Trek to Machha Khola
Machha Khola 930 m / 3,051 ft 6 hrs- 6 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / local lodge
Start the first-day trek of the adventure, heading due north following the Budhi Gandaki upstream. The morning walk leads to a short climb for a few hours past smaller farm villages then end the day at Machha Khola.
A moderate size farm village with a number of simple and basic lodges for an overnight stop. The name Machha Khola means a Fishing stream.
Day 05: Trek to Jagat
Jagat 1,345 m / 4,413 ft 6 hrs- 6 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / local lodge
From Machha Khola, after a pleasant overnight stop, the second-day walks lead to cooler hills. On leaving the low sub-tropical heavily farmed areas, the route follows slow ups and downs. Walking through a patch of forest reaching Tatopani, a place with a natural hot spring, enjoy the refreshing bathing as time permits.
Walk to Khola Besi and then to Dovan, a nice farm village for a short refreshing stop and continue the climb. As the day ends reach a nice moderate size hill village at Jagat for an overnight halt.
At Jagat, with time a short walk around to observe the local cultures, a blend of Hindu and Buddhism religions.
Day 06: Jagat to Pewa
Pewa 1,625 m / 5,331 ft 6 hrs- 6 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Your restricted area permit is checked at Jagat, the entry to the restricted area of upper Manaslu.
All foreign trekkers need this special permit, which we arrange before you leave Kathmandu. The walk leads to climbing and then crossing a bridge to Nagjet and Philim villages, a lovely farm area.
As route leads past the neatly tended farm terraces reaching a cool shade of the forest on reaching Deng.
From here onwards into strong Buddhism culture, as walk follows higher past the village of Deng. Slowly the long day trek comes to an end on reaching a small village of Pewa, for an overnight stop.
Day 07: Trek to Namrung
Namrung 2,630 m / 8,629 ft 6 hrs- 6 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
From the small village of Pewa, the climb leads to a forested ridge lined with tall rhododendron, pine, and fir trees.
A slow and steady downhill to Bhi Bazaar, situated near the riverside, after a pleasant stop. The walk continues heading towards farm areas with nice cultivated terraces of millets and barley and then reaching Namrung. After checking into the best available lodge, enjoy the grand views of Mt. Manaslu North Face with an array of peaks.
Day 08: Trek to Lho
Lho 3,185 m / 10,449 ft 5 hrs- 5 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Adventure today leads into the high Manaslu valley on entering Lho, one of the prettiest villages on the route. After breakfast, set off on a scenic walk with a slow, gradual climb. The trail runs through the cool shade of forest lined with pine and rhododendron trees.
Trek heads high above the Budhi Gandaki River, and then on winding up past few summer settlements of cattle herder. Then finally ending the enjoyable pleasant day walk on reaching at nice large village of Lho.
Lho is a beautiful village within the shadow of majestic Mt. Manaslu with a contrast of green forest and white snow peaks. Enjoy the picturesque scenery of wonderful landscapes and snow peaks.
Day 09: Trek to Sama Gaun
Sama Gaun 3,520 m / 11,549 ft 5–6 hrs- 5–6 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Enjoy the morning picturesque scenery of wonderful landscapes and snow peaks, as the walk continues heading due west.
Adventure follows on gradual uphill trail around Upper Manaslu through a number of farm villages and Yak herder camps. An interesting walk on high Manaslu valley, enclosed by high rocky cliff and snow peaks.
The view of Mt. Manaslu and Shringi Himal remains constant for some hours as walk finally comes to an end on reaching at Sama Gaun.
Sama Gaun, the main village of high Manaslu valley as well one of the highlights of the adventure. Check into a nice lodge, with time to browse around the village and witness the local fascinating culture of Buddhism.
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Sama Gaun
Sama Gaun 3,520 m / 11,549 ft 6 hrs- 6 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Day Hike either Manaslu Base Camp, Birendra Tal, or Pungyen Gompa.
A free day as well to support acclimatization, a perfect height at 3,520 m for a local short hike. Several best places for interested and eager trekkers and adventurers, one can enjoy a day hike to Manaslu Base Camp.
A long full day walk of more than 6 hours both ways, the best hike is to Birendra Tal. A glacial pond on route Manaslu base camp, a walk of a few hours uphill facing grand views of Mt. Manaslu.
One can enjoy the rest day with a leisure walk exploring the village and visiting the old Pungyen Gompa.
Day 11: Trek to Samdo
Samdo 3,875 m / 12,713 ft 4 hrs- 4 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Adventure gets more exciting on reaching the high scenic Manaslu valley, from Sama Gaun walk get interesting.
The route follows windswept terrain where tree lines disappear for high-altitude shrubs and bushes.
The valley gets narrow as the trek leads towards a mountainous country facing grand views of wonderful landscapes. A short half-day walk to Samdo but taking it slow due to the rise of altitude.
After a pleasant trek of some hours and then a short steep up to Samdo for lunch and overnight halt. Samdo is the last village before reaching the other side of Larkya La Pass to the Manang areas.
The village with more than forty houses with typical Tibetan style for more than two hundred inhabitants.
Rest of the afternoon explore this last village of Samdo located on route Larkya La Pass and to the Tibet border.
Day 12: Trek to Dharmasala
Dharmasala 4,460 m / 14,633 ft 4 hrs- 4 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Walk today a short and pleasant day reaching the highest overnight stop.
The route leads to the end of Manaslu valley and the last of the Gorkha district at Dharmasala or Larke Phedi. The base of Larkya La Pass from the Manaslu side of the valley, a place with few huts that serve as lodge and guest-house.
In high times, of trekking season this place is crowded with trekkers.
Where some groups have to spend on tented camps provided by the lodge owners. In the early days, it was known as Larke Bazaar, where the market was held with buyers and sellers. Merchants, and traders from across the country as far from Tibet and Manang region used to sell and exchange their products.
At Dharmasala arriving at lunchtime, and for an overnight stop.
Rest of the afternoon relax and prepare for the long day walk the next day to cross high Larkya La Pass.
Day 13: Trek to Bhimthang via Larkya La Pass
Bhimthang 3,590 m / 11,778 ft High point 5,106 m 8 hrs- 8 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
The final highlight of the adventure, having a hearty breakfast and carrying pack lunch for the long day’s walk. An early start before the break of dawn, head for the climb, on the rocky gravel path above the lodge of Dharmasala.
Climb contours on winding steep uphill path, after hours of strenuous walk reaching on top of Larkya La Pass. The top is adorned with prayer flags and a signpost with the name of Pass and heights.
Every hard effort rewards you with an astonishing panorama of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan peaks. Includes views of Himlung, Cheo Himal, and Kang Guru, as far as Ganesh Himal Far East direction.
After a tough climb, a long downhill takes you to the other side of Phedi at Bhimthang for an overnight stop. A long descent over glacial moraine brings you to Tambuche, the base of Larkya La Pass on Manang side.
From the bottom walk to Bhimthang overnight after a long, hard day, a lovely spot amidst green forest surroundings.
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani
Dharapani 1,963 m / 6,440 ft 7 hrs- 7 hours walk
- Accommodation: Guesthouse / Lodge-Tea House
Enjoy the last final trek of the Manaslu Circuit adventure, although a long walk to end the trek at Dharapani village. But an easy pleasant downhill trek compared to the previous tough day, start early having a good breakfast.
Walk heads towards a forested path with a few short ups and down to a small settlement of Gho. After a refreshing stop, continue to walk into the cool shade of the dense forest to Tilje, a nice village above Marsyangdi River.
Stopping at Tilje for a possible lunch break, the last phase of the walk with a short climb over a bridge. Afternoon walk to a bridge and then a short climb to our final overnight destination at Dharapani village. Located on the famous and popular Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit route, a lovely village for the last day.
Dharapani offers many good lodges with nice rooms, having a comprehensive food menu to enjoy the last day party.
Day 15: Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besisahar
Kathmandu 1,340 m / 4,396 ft 8–9 hrs- 8 to 9 hours by private 4WD jeep
- Accommodation: Hotel
Final day around the Himalayan hills of Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas, an exciting drive to Kathmandu. Having a good breakfast, board your private 4WD jeep.
A long overland journey but interesting winding downhill to low warm farm areas of Lamjung district. As drive stops for short while at Besisahar, the headquarters town of Lamjung. From Besisahar on a good road, then joining on the main Pokhara and Kathmandu highway at Dumre town.
Drive more than four hours from Dumre town on winding uphill to the outskirt of Kathmandu valley. Finally drive ends on reaching your hotel, arriving by late afternoon or evening time. After a most mesmerizing adventure of a lifetime experience on Manaslu luxury Trek in Nepal.
Day 16: International Departure from Kathmandu
1,340 m / 4,396 ftEnjoy a relaxed final breakfast at your hotel. Our team picks you up and drives you to Tribhuvan International Airport about three hours before your flight. If you have a later flight or want to stay longer, ask us about extra nights or a short tour in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Online now1,340 m4,396 ftDay 02 Trekking Preparation day and Sightseeing in Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa
1,340 m4,396 ftDay 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
700 m2,297 ftDay 04 Trek to Machha Khola
930 m3,051 ftDay 05 Trek to Jagat
1,345 m4,413 ftDay 06 Jagat to Pewa
1,625 m5,331 ftDay 07 Trek to Namrung
2,630 m8,629 ftDay 08 Trek to Lho
3,185 m10,449 ftDay 09 Trek to Sama Gaun
3,520 m11,549 ftDay 10 Acclimatization day at Sama Gaun
3,520 m11,549 ftDay 11 Trek to Samdo
3,875 m12,713 ftDay 12 Trek to Dharmasala
4,460 m14,633 ftDay 13 Trek to Bhimthang via Larkya La Pass
5,106 m16,752 ft5,106 m16,752 ftDay 14 Trek to Dharapani
1,963 m6,440 ftDay 15 Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besisahar
1,340 m4,396 ftDay 16 International Departure from Kathmandu
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High 19°C66°F · Low 8°C46°FFebMar Machha Khola
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Average temperatures (approx.), 2015 to 2024. Source: Open-Meteo, adjusted to each village's altitude.
Manaslu Luxury Trek Cost: What Is Included and Not Included
Cost Includes
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
- 3 nights in a 5-star Kathmandu hotel, twin share, with breakfast
- 12 nights in the best available lodges on the trek, twin share (attached bathroom where available)
- Welcome dinner at a traditional Nepali restaurant with a cultural show
- Guided Kathmandu sightseeing by private vehicle, with entrance fees
- Private 4WD jeep from Kathmandu to Soti Khola and from Dharapani back to Kathmandu
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek, with mineral water, unlimited tea and coffee, and seasonal fruit
- Manaslu Restricted Area, Manaslu Conservation Area and Annapurna Conservation Area permits
- One experienced licensed guide and one porter per guest, with their food, lodging, salary, equipment and accident insurance
- Your own clean bed sheets, carried from Kathmandu
- Hot water bag, room freshener and incense sticks
- Four-season sleeping bag if you need one
- Company duffle bag and T-shirt
- First aid kit with vital medicines
- One company water bottle
- Local SIM card with 16 GB of data
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Nepal visa fee (you can get the visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport)
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, except the welcome dinner
- Alcohol, soft drinks and drinks other than the included tea, coffee and mineral water
- Personal travel and health insurance, including helicopter evacuation cover
- Tips for guide and staff
- Personal trekking gear
- Hot showers, device charging and Wi-Fi at lodges where charged
- Optional trips if you extend your stay
- Extra costs from flight delays, strikes, bad weather or other events outside our control
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Best Time to Trek
| Season | Months | What to expect | Verdict |
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| Autumn | September to November | Clear skies, cold mornings, short days | Best overall |
| Spring | March to May | Rhododendrons in bloom, longer days, afternoon cloud | Second best |
| Winter | December to February | Very cold, few trekkers, many lodges closed, pass can close | Not recommended for a comfort-focused trip |
| Monsoon | June to August | Heavy rain, landslide risk, roads can close | Not recommended |
- Autumn: sunny days are the norm, but it gets dark early. Mornings and evenings are cold, and light snow is possible above 3,000 m. The best lodges fill up first, so book early.
- Spring: longer days help on the pass. Expect cold mornings, afternoon cloud and wind, and some rain lower down by late May.
- Winter: many of the better lodges close and heavy snow can shut Larkya La.
- Monsoon: trails get muddy and the jeep roads to Soti Khola and from Dharapani may close.
Read more: Best Time for Manaslu Trek: A Season-by-Season Guide
Required Permits for the Manaslu Luxury Trek
Manaslu is a restricted area. You cannot walk it without permits and a licensed guide. We apply for every permit, so you only send your passport copy, visa details, passport-size photos and insurance information.
| Permit | Where it applies | Fee for foreign trekkers |
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| Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) | From Jagat, where permits are checked, through the upper valley | September to November: USD 100 for the first 7 days, then USD 15 per extra day. December to August: USD 75 for the first 7 days, then USD 10 per extra day. |
| Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) | The protected Manaslu area | NPR 3,000 |
| Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) | The final section after the pass, because the trek ends at Dharapani | NPR 3,000 |
| Chumnubri Rural Municipality fee | The Chumnubri section of the trail | NPR 1,000 |
Rules to know:
- A licensed guide is required for every trekker.
- Only a registered trekking agency can apply for the restricted area permit. You cannot apply yourself.
- Solo travellers can now apply alone. The old two-trekker rule was removed on 22 March 2026. The guide and agency rules did not change.
- Fees are set by the government and can change. We confirm the current figures before you travel.
Last checked: October 2026. Read our full Manaslu trekking permit guide.
Manaslu Luxury Trek Packing List
| Head and hands | Sun hat, warm fleece hat or beanie, UV sunglasses, liner gloves and warm waterproof gloves |
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| Upper body | Quick-dry T-shirts, thermal base layer, fleece jacket, waterproof shell jacket, down jacket |
| Lower body | Trekking pants, thermal base layer pants, waterproof shell pants |
| Feet | Broken-in waterproof boots, liner and wool socks, camp shoes or sandals, microspikes for icy sections |
| Gear | Daypack (20 to 30 L, since your porter carries your main bag), headlamp, trekking poles, water bottles, sleeping bag liner. We lend a four-season sleeping bag if you need one. |
| Documents and money | Passport with visa, insurance with helicopter evacuation cover, passport-size photos for permits, Nepali rupees for drinks, extras and tips |
For a full list, see what to carry for the Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Accommodation & Food
Kathmandu: Three nights in a 5-star hotel, twin share, with breakfast. Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu are not included, apart from the welcome dinner.
Lodges (teahouses): We book the best available room in each village and ask for an attached bathroom wherever the lodge has one. Namrung, Lho, Sama Gaun and Bhimthang have some of the more comfortable lodges on the route. Rooms are not heated, but dining rooms have a stove.
Above Samdo: Lodges around Dharmasala (Larke Phedi) are basic for everyone, with shared toilets. It is one night, and your hot water bag and own sheets help.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek are included, with mineral water, unlimited tea and coffee, and seasonal fruit. Bigger stops such as Jagat, Namrung, Sama Gaun and Dharapani have the widest menus.
Extras: Hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi cost a small fee at most lodges. Alcohol and other drinks are not included. Carry Nepali rupees, as there are very few ATMs on the trail.
Safety & Guide Information
Guides: Your guide is licensed and government registered, trained in altitude awareness and basic medical response, and knows the trail, the lodges and the villages. English-speaking guides are standard.
Porters: Every guest has their own porter. Porters carry your main bag, so please keep it to a sensible weight. Their food, lodging, pay, equipment and accident insurance are included.
Emergencies: If someone has serious AMS, an injury or an illness, we organize a descent to a safe altitude. If needed, we arrange a helicopter evacuation to Kathmandu. Evacuation costs are your responsibility, so travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover is essential. Make sure it covers you up to at least 5,200 m.
Communication: We include a local SIM card with 16 GB of data. Coverage exists along much of the route but drops in deep valleys and bad weather.
Seasons to avoid: Heavy monsoon rain from June to August brings landslides and road closures in the lower Budhi Gandaki valley. Snow can close Larkya La from late November, so we advise against crossing it after mid-November.
- 5-Star Kathmandu HotelThree nights in a 5-star hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek.
- Your Own PorterA porter for every guest, so you walk with only a daypack.
- Best Available LodgesWe book the best rooms in each village, with attached bathrooms where they exist.
- Full Board on the TrekAll meals with unlimited tea and coffee, mineral water and seasonal fruit.
- Private JeepsPrivate jeep transfers instead of crowded local buses.
- 24/7 SupportOur team stays on call for your whole trip, including emergency evacuation coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
All Questions About Trek
The trip runs 16 days from arrival in Kathmandu to departure. You walk on 10 days, rest and acclimatize for 1 day at Sama Gaun, spend 2 days driving by private jeep and have a full sightseeing day in Kathmandu.
The route is the same. The luxury trek adds a 5-star Kathmandu hotel, private jeep transfers, one porter per guest, the best available lodges with attached bathrooms where possible, full board with unlimited tea and coffee, and a Kathmandu sightseeing day.
No. Above the road there are only teahouses. We book the best room in each village and ask for an attached bathroom where one exists. The lodge at Dharmasala, the night before the pass, is basic for everyone.
The trip starts from USD 2,790 per person. That covers your hotel, private transport, permits, guide, porter, lodges and meals on the trek. Plan extra for travel insurance, drinks, tips and your Nepal visa.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek, with mineral water, unlimited tea and coffee, and seasonal fruit. In Kathmandu, breakfast is included at the hotel, plus a welcome dinner with a cultural show.
Yes. Every guest has their own porter, who carries your main bag and your clean bed sheets. You walk with a light daypack.
Yes. Since 22 March 2026 you can apply for the restricted area permit as one person. You still need a registered agency and a licensed guide. On this trip, your guide and porter are with you the whole way.
It is moderate to challenging. There is no technical climbing, but walking days run from 4 to 8 hours and the Larkya La crossing at 5,106 m is a long day. Having a porter makes it noticeably easier.
You need a Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, a Manaslu Conservation Area Permit and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit. A small local fee for Chumnubri Rural Municipality may also apply. We handle the paperwork for you.
The highest point is Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m (16,752 ft). The highest place you sleep is Dharmasala, also called Larke Phedi, at 4,460 m.
The best times are September to November and March to May. Autumn gives the clearest skies. Spring brings rhododendron blooms. Book early, because the best lodges fill first in peak weeks.
Most trekkers finish safely with steady pacing, good acclimatization and an experienced guide. Altitude is the main risk. Your guide watches for symptoms, and worsening symptoms mean going down. Insurance with helicopter evacuation cover is essential.
Most lodges up to Samdo have hot showers, usually solar or gas heated, and places to charge devices. Lodges charge a small fee for showers, charging and Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi is slow and patchy. Your included SIM card works wherever there is mobile signal. Dharmasala, the night before the pass, is basic for everyone.
Yes. If you would rather skip the long drive out, look at our Manaslu Circuit Trek on a Heli, or ask us to add a helicopter return to this trip. Flights depend on the weather. Emergency rescue is a separate matter and is covered by your travel insurance.
Yes. The Tsum Valley branches off the Manaslu trail and adds about a week. It needs its own restricted area permit, which we arrange. See our Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek, or ask us to build a custom luxury version.
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