Manaslu Circuit Trek – 15 Days

Know Before You Book – Manaslu Circuit Trek Information

Trip Name: Manaslu Circuit Trek – 15 Days
Duration: 15 days
Difficulty: Hard
Maximum Altitude: 5106m
Group Size: Max 12

Difficulty & Fitness

This trek is rated Hard. Hard treks involve 6-8+ hours of walking daily at high altitude. Previous high-altitude experience strongly recommended. The maximum altitude is 5106m. You need a fitness level of Moderate to High – cardio training 3-4 times weekly for 8-12 weeks before departure, hill walking with a day pack, and core strength exercises.

Read our difficulty guides: How Does Manaslu Circuit Trek Compare With Everest Base Camp For Difficulty, Api Nampa Vs Manaslu Circuit Scenery Difficulty Days.

Best Time to Go

Spring (March to May) brings warming weather, rhododendron blooms, and reliable mountain visibility. Autumn (September to November) offers the clearest skies, crisp air, and stable trekking conditions. Winter (December to February) is cold but possible on lower routes. Summer monsoon (June to August) brings rain and obscured views.

Read our seasonal guides: Manaslu Circuit Spring Vs Autumn Season, Best Season Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek.

Accommodation & Meals

Accommodation: Star Hotel, Tea House. Tea houses are family-run lodges with simple twin-share rooms and shared bathrooms. Luxury lodges (where available) offer heated ensuite rooms. 3-star or higher hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast. Three meals daily (BLD) included during treks with tea and coffee. Vegetarian options widely available.

Food and water guides: Manaslu Tsum Valley Tea House Camping, Manaslu Circuit Trek Tea Houses.

Transportation

Transport: Private Vehicle. Domestic flights (where applicable) are weather-dependent – build 1-2 buffer days into your schedule. Private ground transport uses comfortable AC vehicles.

Flight and transport guides: Jomsom Muktinath Trek Transport Backup Flights Roads, Shey Phoksundo Trek Days With Transport Buffer.

Required Permits

Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (USD 100 per week September-November, USD 75 per week December-August), Manaslu Conservation Area Entry Permit (NPR 3,390), Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (NPR 3,390), TIMS Card. We arrange all permits on your behalf once we receive your passport copy and 4 passport-size photos after booking. Permit fees are included in your trip cost.

Permit guides: Manaslu Tsum Valley Permits And Guide Arrangements, Guided Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost Permits Transport.

Altitude Safety

Maximum altitude is 5106m. Above 3,500m, altitude sickness is a real risk. Our itinerary includes acclimatization days, guides carry pulse oximeters and emergency oxygen. Walk slowly, stay hydrated (3-4 liters daily), avoid alcohol above 3,500m, report symptoms immediately. Travel insurance covering helicopter evacuation is mandatory.

Altitude safety guides: Manaslu Circuit 14 Day Acclimatization Safety, Manaslu Circuit Acclimatization Check.

Training & Preparation

Read our training guides: Prepare Custom Manaslu Tsum Valley Group Itinerary, Manaslu Tsum Valley Tea House Conditions.

Insurance Requirement

Travel insurance is mandatory for all our treks and tours. Your insurance must cover trekking to 5106m altitude (for treks), emergency helicopter evacuation up to USD 10,000, emergency medical treatment, and trip cancellation. We recommend World Nomads, IMG Global, or Allianz Adventure plans. Bring a printed copy of your insurance certificate.

Insurance guides: What Cancellation Terms And Travel Insurance Details Matter Before Booking A Ren, Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Insurance Needed.

Cultural Etiquette

Dress modestly at religious sites (cover shoulders and knees). Remove shoes before entering temple sanctums. Walk clockwise around stupas and chortens. Ask permission before photographing people. Use your right hand for eating and passing items. Say namaste (palms together) as a greeting.

Culture guides: Manaslu Vs Annapurna Circuit Village Culture, Manaslu Vs Tsum Valley Culture Villages.

Booking & Payment

To confirm your booking, a deposit is required (50% for helicopter tours). The balance is due 30 days before departure (7 days for helicopter tours). We accept bank transfer, credit card (4% surcharge), PayPal. Free cancellation up to 60 days before departure. We strongly recommend travel insurance covering trip cancellation. Contact us for current pricing and availability.

What is Not Included

International airfare to/from Kathmandu, Nepal visa fee (USD 30 for 15 days), travel and rescue insurance (mandatory), personal trekking gear and clothing, hot showers and device charging on trek, alcoholic beverages, lunch and dinner in Kathmandu, tips for guide/porter/driver (recommended 10-15% of trip cost), and any costs from unforeseen events like weather delays.