Short Manaslu Circuit Trek

During trekking, all the trekkers must be concerned with drinking water first. When trekking at a higher altitude, it is recommended to drink 2 to 3 liters of water daily to keep yourself hydrated. However, drinking water available at the tap or from streams, which is the source of water at higher altitudes, is not considered safe. You can purify the water using purification tablets or ask to boil the water at the tea houses. It is better to drink the purified water or boiled water during trekking.

Electricity and the internet are accessible throughout the entire trekking trail of the Manaslu Circuit.

At lower altitudes, there is good access to electricity. But at higher altitudes, electricity is generated through solar panels or hydroelectricity. Electricity might not be available during cloudy days. Usually, electricity of low voltages is available at higher altitudes. As a result, there may not be available of enough switches available to charge your phone or batteries. You can ask with receptionist to charge your phone or batteries by paying an extra charge.

There is good access to the internet even at higher altitudes. Internet facilities are provided even at basic tea houses through Wifi by paying some charges. Wi-Fi may be a little slow due to the overconnection of devices.

As trekking is in a remote place of the Himalaya, no ATM facilities are available in this region. You have to carry enough cash with you during the trek.

As you are trekking, payment is required for even small things. Trekking on Manaslu required a permit from ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project). To get the permit for trekking in the Manaslu Circuit, you will have to pay around US$30 each. Then, you have to get a Manaslu Restricted Permit, which will cost around $100.

Similarly, you have to pay for accommodation, food, Drinks, Transportation, Guide, and Porter. You may have to estimate a budget of around US$10 to US$15 on food, US$3 to $ 5 on drinks, $ 10 per person while using private transportation, $ 20 to US$25 for ga uide, and US$18 to US$22 for a porter daily. Sometimes, you may have to pay some extra charges for charging your device and boiling water too. So, it is better to carry extra money as well.

Before trekking on the Manaslu Circuit, you have to be fully prepared. You have to prepare and make the documents ready, insurance papers, and you have to prepare physically and mentally as well.

You will require documents for the MCAP, ACAP, and RAP permits. No TIMS card will be required as well, and you will need travel insurance for trekking in the Manaslu Circuit. You will have to prepare physically and mentally as well. As the trek is at a high altitude, the best physical and mental fitness is required to succeed in the trek. For physical, you can do swimming, running, or join gym classes, and for mental, you can join yoga classes.

Every foreign citizen requires a visa to enter Nepal except for the citizens of India. If you are planning to come and trek on Nepal you will have to get tourist visa. You will need to fulfill following requirements to get visa of Nepal:

• Your original passport valid for at least next two months and two blank visa pages.
• Photocopies of the personal information page of your passport.
• At least one recent passport size picture of yourself.
• The completed and signed Nepal Tourist Visa Application form.
• Valid return flight or travel ticket.
• Proof of sufficient financial means.
• Proof of having paid the Nepal visa fee.

Manaslu circuit trek is a higher altitude trek that goes up to more than 5000 meters of altitude. High physical fitness is required for trekking in the Manaslu Circuit. If you are a regular gym guy or runner, then there is no problem. If not, you can improve your physical fitness by swimming, running, hiking, taking gym classe,s and yoga classes.

As Nepal is very famous for trekking, the Government of Nepal has focused on Health and safety measures of trekkers. You will get the great hospitality of the local people throughout the trail. Regarding your safety, always updated weather and first aid kit, paracetamol, and water purification tablets along with you. Carry warmer clothes, travel insurance, medical bills, disinfection gel, and sanitizer, and always stay on the mountainside while passing by mules and yaks. Be sure to have enough acclimatization because you are trekking at a higher altitude.

As the short Manaslu circuit is a high-altitude trek, it is compulsory to have insurance. Travel insurance is a must before going on a trek to the Manaslu circuit; it should cover sufficient medical facilities, natural disasters, and avalanches. It would be nothing if the trekking routes were not in remote and barren land in Nepal. Sometimes, trekkers might get into a serious medical issue that requires a helicopter evacuation. If you don’t have travel insurance for Nepal, you might be in danger.

Transportation for the 8-day Manaslu Circuit Trekking, ground transportation. The motorable road has reached beyond Arughat town to Soti Khola and Machha Khola. You will be taking a tourist bus from Kathmandu to Arughat town. From Arughat, you will be changing to another vehicle to Soti Khola on a dirt road. At the end of your itinerary, you will be traveling in a local jeep or private vehicle from Dharapani to Besisahar. While returning to Kathmandu, you can take a local bus or book a car.

Hiring a licensed guide is mandatory for the Manaslu Circuit Trek, as it’s a restricted area. A professional guide ensures your safety, helps with permits, and shares insights into local Gurung culture and the Manaslu region’s biodiversity.

A porter will carry 10–15 kg of your luggage, making your trek more comfortable and enjoyable. Trekking with a guide and porter not only makes the journey easier but also supports the local community and ensures a smoother, safer adventure.

Most of the tea houses provide a Hot shower and laundry facilities. In the absence of such a facility, the tea houses will provide you hot water bucket. The payment for the shower and laundry has to be made by yourself, and the cost varies with place.

We strongly believe in responsible tourism and our policies are guided by the principles for economic responsibility, Social responsibility and Environmental responsibility. We encourage our customers to be environment friendly to ensure the preservation of our pristine environment. We wish to preserve our local culture, customs and biodiversity, so we are continuously developing new potential areas for sustainable cultural and eco-friendly trips.

If you are interested in trekking or touring the natural and cultural beauty of Nepal, you must go through the online product. If you have gone through the online product and want a booking, write and ask for the information, or phone us at our phone number for the trip booking confirmation.

To have a very clear understanding of the trip services, we also have online trip booking. Once your trip booking request reaches us, we will sincerely suggest to you the final trip booking procedure with advance payment for the trip. Non-refundable deposit of 20 percent (per person) is required to confirm a place on your selected adventure in Nepal.

Booking done in the last hour or within 24 hours before the trek starts is considered a last-minute Booking. We accept your last-minute bookings and excellently organize your last-minute booked trips as much as possible.

Postponed trips

In case of bad weather or a certain incident, the trip will be postponed to next time. If there is any chance of postponing the trip, you will be informed. Or, before your itinerary date, if you are gone with some issues and there is a problem that you couldn’t attempt the trek, then you can postpone the trip.

Nepal visas can be easily obtained from the Government of Nepal. Nepalese Embassy or Consulate office located in your country. You can get a visa from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu on your arrival or from any other entry point in Nepal. Make sure to bring a few sets of your passport size photos visa fees are inexpensive. Or, you can apply for a visa in a near embassy or either you can travel to Nepal and get a visa on arrival. We will assist you to settle your visa work too.

Clothing items- Caps/Hats, Warm hats (Banie), jackets(Down, fleece jacket, Waterproof), shirts, Thermal Set( Base Layer), t-shirts, trousers/Hiking Pants (warm & waterproof), Neck Gaiter, Gloves (Inner & Insulated), Towel, Undergarments

Bag packs and Bags – Day Pack, at least you have a 45-50 liter backpack or Duffel bag that can hold your necessary items

Footwear- Trekking Shoes, sandals, socks (Warm), at least 4 pairs, Gaiters (for Winter)

Sleeping Bags- sleeping bags at least -15 to -20 for winter, Sleeping bag liner

Electronics items- Camera, Headlamp or torch with batteries, portable charger( Power Bank)

Accessories – Eyewear (Sun Glass), Trekking Poles, Water Bottle (Hydration Bladder), Crampons/ microspikes (For Winter only)

Miscellaneous- Safety and First aid items & medicine (Including Oximeter & Thermometer), Bag cover/pack covers, Money Belt, hand sanitizer, Sun cream, Toothbrush, tooth cream, Shop, Shampoo, Toilet paper, Booties(for winter), Mitten( For winter), Cards, Shanks, chocolates, Money, Passport, Travel insurance