The Manaslu Base Camp trek is a hidden gem in the Himalayas, where trekkers will explore the unrevealed Himalayan treasure, unique culture, flora, and fauna. The majority of travellers thought that trekking in Nepal is Everest Base Camp and the Annapurna Circuit region, but the Manaslu region trek is one of the best treks in Nepal. Indeed, the Manaslu Base Camp trek offers you exploration of the beautiful high-altitude Himalayas. Moreover, beautiful cultures and a wide range of flora and fauna make the Manaslu trek wonderful. In the remote region of the Gorkha district, sharing a border with Tibet, lies the Manaslu circuit trek. However, the Manaslu circuit trek and Manaslu base camp trek have some common itineraries. Although the Manaslu base camp trek offers you the experience of beautiful Manaslu base camp, Birendra Lake, and amazing Tilije village. Moreover, trekkers will have an additional day of hiking in Kathmandu before starting the Manaslu trek.
The Manaslu Base Camp (4,800 m.) and Birendra Lake (3,715 m.) are the best paradises on earth. Trekkers will have spectacular panoramic Himalayan views in the Manaslu region. The beautiful and ancient Mu Gompa in Samdo, Ribung Gompa in Lho village, Pungyen Gompa near Samagaun, and Serang Gompa in Nurbi village make trekkers' beautiful explorations of Tibetan-influenced cultures. Moreover, the Kargyu Chholing Monastery in Samdo village. The amazingly ancient Milarepa cave is very popular in the Manaslu trek and the Tsum Valley trek. Milarepa was a famous Buddhist Rimpoche, the most famous yogi, and spiritual poet who taught several Buddhist philosophies. Jetsun Milarepa was born in 1028 AD, and he was a murderer who later became a yogi and a brilliant Buddhist philosopher. Milarepa was the student of the popular Rinpoche Merpa Lotsawa. So, Manaslu trekking and the Manaslu base camp trek are worth visiting.
Highlights of Manaslu Base Camp Trek
- Explore the amazing panoramic views of Manaslu Base Camp and beautiful Mt. Manaslu.
- Experiences of unique local culture and traditions: visit Mu Gompa, Ribung Gompa, Pungyen Gompa, and many historical monasteries.
- Trekkers will have the exploration of the untouched and unrevealed Himalayas in the Manaslu Trek.
- Trekking through the beautiful Budi Gandaki riverbank, lush forest, alpine meadows, and amazing landscapes makes you thrilled.
- Trekkers will encounter a variety of beautiful vegetation, wild animals, birds, and butterflies.
- Visit beautiful Birendra Lake, one of the thrilling glacier lakes in the Manaslu trek.
- Amazing Larke La Pass with the altitude of 5,106 meters, which will be a wonderful experience.
- Kathmandu day tour and opening season Nagarjun hill hiking: travelers will have a beautiful Kathmandu city exploration, which is stunning and gorgeous.
Overviews of Manaslu Base Camp Trek
The amazingly beautiful and historic Manaslu Base Camp trek will start with a day of hiking in Shivpuri Nagarjun, Kathmandu. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, we will welcome you at the Kathmandu airport and transfer you to the luxury hotel where you will be staying. We will let you acclimatize to the new environment and hiking practice in Nagarjun Shivapuri hiking. On the same day after hiking, you will have your lunch and prepare for the most demanding Manaslu Base Camp trek. The next day, we will depart for the beautiful Manaslu trek. Trekkers will have a road trip to the Machha Khola from Kathmandu. Approximately 160 kilometers and about 5 to 6 hours’ drive will take you to the Machha Khola, where you will start your trek. During the road trip, you will experience beautiful villages, rice fields, riversides, and beautiful landscapes.
Trekkers will have an amazing Himalayas trip and a great vacation on the Manaslu trek. The Tibetan-influenced and Buddhist-Hindu mixed culture helps trekkers to understand the unique diversity of Nepal. You will pass by the beautiful villages of Jagat, Deng, and Namrung and reach Samagaun. Stay at the beautiful small settlement of Samagaun to acclimatize, and you will trek to the much-awaited Manaslu Base Camp. However, from Samagaun, you can visit the beautiful Himalayan glacier Lake Birendra Tal. You will climb to the Manaslu Base Camp, which is elevated at 4,800 meters; it will take 6 to 8 hours for a round trip to Samagaun. Trekkers will be heading to Larke La Pass by crossing the beautiful settlements of Samdo and Dharmsala. The amazing Larke La Pass is about 5,106 meters, which is the most demanding pass during the Manaslu Circuit Trek and the Manaslu region.
You will pass the historic Larke La Pass and reward yourself, which is one of the beautiful and challenging parts. Trekkers will trek to Tilije village via Bimthang, which is an amazingly beautiful village. Tilije village is surrounded by the evergreen lush forest, terraced farmland, and the beautiful Dudh Koshi River. The Tilije village is tropical, warmer, charming, and really serene. The altitude of Tilije village is about 2,350 meters. Hence, from Tilije, trekkers will have a road trip to Kathmandu of approximately 240 kilometers, and it will take 7 to 9 hours to drive. Travelers will have the option to visit the beautiful city of Pokhara at their request. So, here is how the wonderful Manaslu Base Camp and Manaslu Circuit Trek will end. And you will enjoy your Himalayas vacation trips by exploring the wow nature and the beautiful surroundings.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Vs Manaslu Base Camp Trek
Trekkers need to know about the Manaslu Circuit Trek and the Manaslu Base Camp Trek in the Manaslu region. Manaslu trekking is one of the off-beaten treks in Nepal, where you can have the full joy of the untouched nature and the Himalayas. The Manaslu Circuit and the Manaslu Base Camp Trek have similar itineraries; however, there are some major differences that trekkers will explore more in the Manaslu Base Camp Trek package. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a classical trek with an optional climb to the Manaslu base camp and Birendra Lake. Also, visiting Tilije village and Nagarjun Shivapuri day hiking is excluded from the Manaslu circuit trek. Whereas the Manaslu base camp trek focuses more on an exploration of nature, the Himalayas, cultures, ancient monasteries, and villages. Manaslu Base Camp Trek: Make sure you will climb the Manaslu Base Camp and explore close to Mt. Manaslu.
The common things are the Manaslu circuit trekking map, trekking route, permits, Manaslu base camp, and the circuit trek cost. Hence, the Manaslu Base Camp trek is more charming, has a longer itinerary, has more exploration of nature and cultures, and is much more lavish than the Manaslu Circuit trek. Thus, you will have a beautiful moment on the Manaslu Base Camp trek with your nature-loving family, friends, and loved ones.
Why Manaslu Base Camp Trek
The Manaslu base camp trek will offer spectacular panoramic views of Mt. Manaslu and the Himalayas region. Trekkers will climb the Manaslu base camp 4,800 meters before crossing the high pass, Larke La, which will be great for acclimatization. Indeed, the Manaslu base camp trek is in untouched Himalayan nature. Exploring the beautiful Himalayan landscapes, local cultures, and varieties of flora and fauna makes the Manaslu trek unique. The trekkers will climb the high-altitude hills, so there will be beautiful Himalayan views. Moreover, you will be trekking near the Tibetan border, which is a restricted area. Trekkers will experience the beautiful local lifestyle, which is Tibetan Buddhism-influenced. For those who are Himalayan nature lovers and mountain trekking enthusiasts, the Manaslu Base Camp Trek is one of the best for your precious vacation. Off-beaten and less-crowded tracking routes make the trekkers peaceful and the best Himalayas meditation during the trek.
Best Time for Manaslu Base Camp Trek
The wonderful Manaslu Base Camp trek is challenging but rewarding, with the achievement of Manaslu Base Camp and Larke La Pass. Hence, the best time for the trek to Manaslu Base Camp is from March to May and from September to November. However, the spring and autumn seasons are the best times to visit the Manaslu trek. The spring season falls in the months of March to May, and the autumn season falls in the months of September to November. Indeed, in the winter season also possible to do the Manaslu base camp trek, but it will be difficult due to extreme cold weather. Winter seasons fall in the months of December to February, which is unfavorable weather for doing high-altitude trekking in Nepal. Summer or monsoon will fall from June to August; during this time, there will be heavy rain.
So, the monsoon season has a chance of landslides and flooding; thus, it will be unfavorable to do the Manaslu base camp trek. However, the pre-monsoon and pre-winter will also be the best times for trekking to the Manaslu Base Camp. The lower altitude trekking, safari, city tour, and village tour are all the best times to visit. Different weather and seasons have unique and different charms when traveling in Nepal.
Benefits of Booking with Touch Planet Treks
Touch Planet Treks is a professional and responsible Himalayas travel and trekking company in Kathmandu, Nepal. We offer the best and most majestic hospitality in Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and India. Our main aim is sustainable tourism development and exploration of the hidden gem of the gorgeous Himalayas. Our slogan is that “Enjoy through the travel, your happiness is our goal.” Hence, Touch Planet Treks is one of the reputed, reasonably priced, and customer-friendly Himalayan trekking and nature travel company in Nepal. Travelers will enjoy trekking through the beautiful Himalayas, ancient city tours, wildlife safaris, historical village tours, pilgrimage tours, and volunteering tours in Nepal. Moreover, travelers can enjoy the experimental agricultural tour in Nepal. We have the CSR community help program, in which 2 percent of our sales go to local communities. Thus, the benefits of booking travel and tour packages with Touch Planet Treks are listed below in the list.
- Professional and well-experienced trekking and travel team members
- Reasonable price and cost for trekking in Nepal.
- We always value your money; what you pay and what you get is a matter of the worth of your money.
- We will provide a free trekking map and information about the trek route.
- Community help: Every 2 percent of our total sales will go to the local community for CSR support.
- We offer personalized services by understanding your needs.
- Safety and security are our top priority during the Nepal trips.
- We are offering a free, beautiful company t-shirt and a first aid kit box during the trek.
- Touch Planet Treks always treats you as our guest, and offers complimentary welcome and farewell dinners
- We have an installment payment program; you can book the trip in advance and pay in monthly installments.
- We valued your vacation and tried to create awesome history and make your journey fabulous.
Manaslu Base Camp Trek Cost
The cost of the Manaslu Base Camp Trek varies, depending on the services offered, the quality of the food and hotel, the itinerary days, and the transportation. However, Touch Planet Treks Pvt. Ltd. will offer majestic hospitality, the best quality of food, a 3-star category hotel, professional service, and comfortable transportation. Moreover, we are always caring for our guests with top security and safety. Hence the cost of the Manaslu Base Camp trek is USD 1,445 per trekker. Touch Planet Treks always focuses on quality services and travelers’ happiness for their vacation in Nepal. You pay the reasonable cost for the Manaslu base camp trek, and you will have unlimited adventure and fun during the Manaslu trek. However, the Manaslu base camp trek cost depends on the group size. Thus, the group costs for the Manaslu base camp trek are below.
- For 2 trekkers cost of the Manaslu base camp trek is USD 1445 each.
- For a group of 3 to 7 trekkers, the Manaslu base camp trek costs USD 1385 each.
- For a group of 8 to 14 trekkers, the Manaslu base camp trek costs USD 1280 each.
- The group of 15 to 20 trekkers cost of the Manaslu base camp trek is USD 1195 each