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Short Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days Itinerary
The journey of the short Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days is one of the demanding treks in terms of physical fitness. This is not the itinerary for the gentle and casual walking rather it is to those with the best fitness level. In addition, trekkers don’t get the fixed itinerary and the trekking guide will decide where to stop for overnight in this quest of crossing the Larke La Pass in less than a week’s time. Please note that usually it takes about 14 days to complete this trip.
The road trip from Kathmandu to Jagat via Soti Khola and Machha Khola is very tiring and long. The condition of road beyond Aarughat Bazaar is bumpy and treacherous. Nowadays, the road is okay to drive up to Jagat. Therefore, we don’t stay in Machha Khola instead we will travel to Jagat. Trekking starts from this village.
20 kilometers must be completed in about 6 to 8 hours to reach the village of Deng from Jagat. The trail has few uphill sections otherwise the trail is along the Budi Gandaki River without vertical steep sections. Deng to Namrung is also about 20 kilometers but it is tiring than trekking from Jagat to Deng. There are many steep uphill sections and several crossings using the suspension bridges. We gain about 890 m elevation while trekking from Namrung to Samagaon and cover about 18 kilometers.
Is it safe to avoid acclimatization in Samagaon?
This is the express short Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days journey. It is not for the ordinary trekkers rather it is for the trekkers who are extremely fit. Physically challenging trekking but if you book this trek with us then you don’t need to worry about the acclimatization. During this journey, we will rush to reach Samagaon from Namrung village. Upon reaching the village, we will do the short hike to the Birendra Lake. It helps you to acclimatize to the altitude demands. We always follow the scientific way of trekking by assessing the situation of the client. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about the sickness.
Samagaon to Dharmasala via Samdo
It takes about 2 to 2.5 hours to reach the village of Samdo from Samagaon. Trekkers will have lunch in Larke Bazaar and continue the trek up to Dharmasala. Beyond Samagaon, the trekking becomes easy as express trekking is done in the lower altitude places. This helps trekkers to avoid any kinds of mishaps during the trek related to AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness).
How difficult is Short Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The trekking trip that takes about 10 to 12 days is condensed to 7 days. This is naturally demanding in terms of physical fitness and mental perseverance. Make sure that you are in a sound health including the best cardio – vascular abilities. Indulge in exercises like cycling, running, swimming, and walking at least a month prior to the trek. Follow the good dietary habits. Refrain from any kinds of alcoholic beverages and greasy foods. Expect challenging walking while doing the Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days. In an average, trekkers have to walk for about 7 to 8 hours per day.
When is the best time to do express trekking in Manaslu?
Trekkers with the less number of holidays can book the Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days package. It is the best way to explore the region in less than a week’s time. Finding the best time to do the express trekking in Manaslu is essential. You can’t do the short trekking in Manaslu region in the off season. Therefore, you must do the trek in an ideal time. The best time to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days journey is during the month of April, May, October, and November. Two months of spring season and two months of autumn season are best time to do express trekking in Manaslu.
Why Everest Trekking Routes is an ideal trekking agency for short Manaslu Trek?
The Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. is the leading trekking agency in Nepal that deploys only the locals for any kinds of trekking trips regardless of the regions. In every region of Nepal trekking, the agency deploys only the locals. Therefore, authenticity and safety is guaranteed while trekking in Nepal with us. While doing the Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days, the express trekking trip, you must not overlook the safety and overall trek experiences. Locals are the best travel companion to collect momentous trekking tales. At the most competitive rate, you can get quality services as well as impeccable hospitality from the trekking guides of the agency. Therefore, the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. is the best agency to book the Manaslu Trek in Nepal.
Please feel free to customize your trek by contacting our travel planners. We will knit the itinerary of your choice in your budget for the trek.
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Trip Itinerary
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat (1300m) Duration: 9-11 hours.
- Day 02: Trek from Jagat to Deng (1860m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
- Day 03: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2630m) Duration: 5-6 hours
- Day 04: Trek from Namrung to Samagaon, (3,530m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
- Day 05: Trek from Samagaon to Dharamsala (4,460m) Duration 5-6 hours.
- Day 06: Trek to Bimtang (3,720m) via Larkya La Pass (5,106m) Duration: 8-9 hours.
- Day 07: Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje and drive to Besisahar to Kathmandu Duration: 10-11 hours.
Details Itinerary
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Jagat (1300m) Duration: 9-11 hours.
Early in the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel and we will head towards the Jagat Village. We will travel through Dhadingbeshi, Aarughat, Aarkhet, Soti Khola, and Machha Khola to reach Jagat. The road condition up to Aaruhghat Bazaar is well maintained. Therefore, we don’t have any issues but the road condition from Aarughat to Jagat is off road. Machha Khola to Jagat is relatively new track and you can expect more bumpy rides! After about 9 to 11 hours of jeep journey, we will reach Jagat and check in the tea house. Overnight in a tea house
Accommodation: Hotel
Day 02: Trek from Jagat to Deng (1860m) Duration: 5-6 hours.
We will begin our trekking today after breakfast. Our permits will be checked in the Jagat village in the Manaslu Conservation Area Project permit check post. The trail from Jagat to Deng is along the banks of Budi Gandaki River. There are many uphill and downhill sections but relatively we will be walking on the newly opened road track. In few sections, we may have to walk on the off road otherwise today is good to walk as it is also the first day of trekking. Overnight in a tea house
Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 03: Trek from Deng to Namrung (2630m) Duration: 5-6 hours
We will have to walk on the challenging uphill sections today. However, the trail is well maintained and we will walk through various villages and green lush forests environment listening to the raging sounds of the Budi Gandaki River. We will have to trek through small village like Ghap to enter the Namrung Village. Overnight in a tea house
Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 04: Trek from Namrung to Samagaon, (3,530m) Duration: 6-7 hours.
After breakfast, we will start our trekking from the Namrung Village. Our journey today is long and it traverses through Sho, Lho, and Shyala Village. We will have our lunch in the any of these villages according to the ground situation. Upon reaching the Samagaon, we will do the short hike to Birendra Lake as a part of short acclimatization activity. We will begin today’s trek early in the morning afte the early breakfast. Therefore, we get chance to visit the Birendra Lake at least to fulfill our task of acclimatization. After visiting the Birendra Lake, we will return back to Samagaon and rest. If we get time then we will explore this beautiful and last densely populated village of the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. Overnight in a tea house
Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 05: Trek from Samagaon to Dharamsala (4,460m) Duration 5-6 hours.
We will begin our trekking early in the morning with early breakfast. It is about 8 kilometers from Samagaon to Samdo Village. It takes about 2 to 2.5 hours for us to reach the village. We will continue our journey and stop at the Larke Bazaar for the lunch. Nearby the Larke Village, we can get two trails. One trail leads us to Nepal – Tibet China border and one leads us to the village of Dharmasala. We will follow the barren trail to Dharmasala. There are few trekking tea houses in Dharmasala and rest to prepare for the Larke La Pass crossing. Overnight in a tea house
Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 06: Trek to Bimtang (3,720m) via Larkya La Pass (5,106m) Duration: 8-9 hours.
Early in the morning before dawn we will begin our trekking. We will either request for very early breakfast or do packing. It is the long day of trekking. The journey is all about crossing Nepal’s one of the longest high – altitude passes. It is joyous moment witnessing the glorious sunrise while climbing to the top of the Larke La Pass. Upon reaching the top, we will spend about 15 to 20 minutes and continue descending to the Bimtang village. This is the most picturesque village located in the wide flatland terrain overlooking Larke La Pass, mountains, and river valleys. Overnight in a tea house
Accommodation: Stay Overnight at Guest House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 07: Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje and drive to Besisahar to Kathmandu Duration: 10-11 hours.
After breakfast we will begin our trekking to Tilje Village. It is downhill trekking and it takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach Tilje for extremely fit trekkers. Upon reaching Tilje, we will hop on the jeep and drive to Lamjung. It takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach Besisahar. We will be starting the journey from Bimthang at around 4 or 5 am in the morning with packed breakfast as it is decided by the trekking guide according to the situation. It is the longest day of traveling to meet the days. Therefore, it may be hectic but please have patience as our guides and trekking crew members are well experienced and you can get all the logistic support without hassles.
Upon reaching the Besisahar, you will be transferred to Kathmandu on a comfortable private jeep. The total road distance between Besisahar and Kathmandu is about 175 kilometers. Therefore, in about 4 to 5 hours you can reach Kathmandu but the road condition and traffic congestion can stretch this road trip to 6 to 7 hours. Therefore, you have to expect that we will reach Thamel Kathmandu in the night time around 8 to 9 pm. Overnight in a hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Cost Details
Cost Includes
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up and drop off by private car/van/bus.
- Kathmandu to Machhakhola to Jagat Local Express Bus.
- Tilche to Beshisahar sharing a local Jeep and Beshisahar to Kathmandu by Local bus.
- Hotel in Kathmandu: 3-star standard hotel with Bed and Breakfast for 2 nights
- During the trek, three times full board meals: 12 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and 11 dinners with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Manaslu Trekking permit (Restricted area special permit).
- Manaslu Conservation Area Project Permit (MCAP).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project permit (ACAP).
- Local rural municipality Manaslu Permit.
- Twin sharing a private room throughout the trek.
- Trekking Guide: Government License Holder. An experienced, helpful, friendly, and English-speaking Trekking Guide. His well-paid salary, meals, accommodation, insurance, etc.
- Sleeping bag and Duffle bag (After the trip, return to the company) as per your requirement.
- After the successful trip, Everest Trekking Routes will provide an Adventure Certificate.
- Arrangement of Emergency Helicopter service, which will be paid for by your Travel insurance company.
- All Local government taxes and service charges.
Cost Excludes
- All Meals & Extra Hotel in Kathmandu
- Private Jeep & Helicopter
- Local Porter whole trip cost USD 240 Per Porter
- Your Travel and rescue insurance and personal Trekking Gear
- Personal Expenses (Hot Shower, bar bills, beer, coke, a bottle of water, hot water, phone calls, laundry service, Electronic device recharge such as Mobile, Camera, etc.)
- Tips for guides, porters, and drivers.
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FAQ
What is Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days?
The Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days package is the express way of completing the famous Manaslu Circuit Trek that usually has 14 days itinerary including the arrival and departure. It is the short trekking trip to do in Nepal’s Manaslu region for physically sound trekkers. Challenge your fitness level and perseverance while visiting the abode of the world’s 8th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu.
Is it possible to complete Manaslu Circuit Trek in 7 Days?
Yes, it is possible to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek in just 7 Days. In order to do this trek, you must make sure that you are physically fit and have the sound cardio – vascular abilities. The journey is not for the faint hearted as it is for the fitness freak persons who can endure the walking in an average 7 to 8 hours every day. In some days, trekking lasts for more than 8 to 9 hours.
How much does it cost do short Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The cost to do short Manaslu Circuit Trek with 7 days itinerary starts from 750 $ to 850 $ per person on the standard package basis. This package includes permit cost, guide / porter salary, meals, accommodation, and transportation expenses throughout the trek.
When is the best time to do Manaslu Trek in 7 Days?
The best time to do the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is during the months of spring season (March to May) and autumn season (September to November). However, the short Manaslu Circuit Trek in 7 Days requires an appropriate time to do the trek. Therefore, finding the best time is crucial. An ideal time to do Manaslu Trek 7 Days is during the months of April, May, September, and November.
Do I get Local Guides for Manaslu Trek?
Yes, if you book the Manaslu Trek in Nepal with the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. then you can surely get the local guides for the trek. The journey is authentic and safe when you travel with the locals. However, trekking with the experienced trekking guides can also be safe but travelling with locals means that you get to know about culture and traditions of the people.
How long does it take to reach Kathmandu from Tilje via Besisahar?
It takes about 3 to 4 hours according to the weather conditions and road conditions to reach the Besisahar from Tilje Village. The road is okay in some sections as some sections are cemented but many sections are still off road. The scenery of waterfalls and river valleys can suffice all the bumpy rides.
How much does restricted permit cost for Manaslu Trek?
The special restricted area permit to do trekking in the Manaslu region of Nepal is 100 USD for peak season (spring season and autumn season). It is the 7 days permit and if you have to stay extra then it costs 15 USD per day. During the off season (winter and monsoon / summer season), the cost of the restricted permit is 75 USD for 7 days.
Can I extend my 7 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Yes, you can extend the 7 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek according to your body condition and pace. We will customize the trekking itinerary according to your preferences. There are many side trips available for the trekkers to do during the Manaslu Circuit Trek. You can add the Tsum Valley Trek or limit the pace of the trekking. Make sure that you inform your trekking agency if you wish to extend the 7 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek.
Do I get to reach Birendra Lake in this short Manaslu Trek?
It is tricky to do the Birendra Lake trek during the 7 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek. We will have to start our trek early from Namrung to visit the Birendra Lake from Samagaon. It takes about 1 hour to 1.5 hours to reach Birendra Lake from Samagaon. It is the crucial trek in order to acclimatize to the demands of high – altitude trekking in the express way. Please note that the event of reaching Birendra Lake may be omitted from this itinerary depending upon the condition of the trekkers and the time in which we reach Samagaon from Namrung village.
How hard is to cross the Larke La Pass?
The journey of crossing the Larke La Pass is relatively challenging as it is one of the longest pass of Nepal alongside the Thorong La Pass. The first phase of trekking to the top of the pass starts before dawn and it is through rocky uphill terrain. Most of the trekking trail is covered in snow and high altitude makes it hard for the trekkers to climb. The final stretch is tiring otherwise the trail is well maintained with gradual ascent. The downhill trekking from Larke La Pass top to Bimthang is joyous as trekkers walk through landslide debris area and walk through grassy meadows to the wide valley of Bimthang village.
Is it worth to do 7 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Yes, it is absolutely worth to complete the Manaslu Circuit Trek that usually takes 10 to 12 days to complete excluding the arrival and departure. Don’t miss out to complete the majestic Manaslu Circuit Trek in less than a week’s time at just 790 $ to 950 $ per person standard package that includes permit, accommodation, guide/porter, meals, and transportation. So, don’t think twice to book the Manaslu Circuit Trek 7 Days package.
You will be rewarded greatly by booking this package but make sure that you are physically fit and willing to walk at least 7 to 9 hours daily in an average. On the last day of the trekking, you may have to do 10 to 12 hours of road trip to reach Kathmandu. If you are adventure lover and crunch on time then the 7 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek is the worthwhile trek. Book it without any hesitancy.
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