Your Trekking Team

Your Manaslu Circuit Trek is supported by an experienced local team with clearly defined responsibilities.

• Trekking Guide: Leads the group, manages daily logistics, monitors weather and trail conditions, and makes safety decisions throughout the journey.
• Assistant Guide: Supports the lead guide and assists participants, particularly in larger groups.
• Porter: Carries the participants’ main trekking luggage. One porter is normally shared by two trekkers, with a maximum allowance of 15 kg per participant.

Alpinist Club provides its trekking staff with fair wages, meals, accommodation, insurance and appropriate equipment for the route.

Accommodation in Kathmandu

Accommodation in Kathmandu is provided in a comfortable hotel on a twin-sharing basis. The hotel may vary according to availability. Our preferred options include:

• Hotel Himalayan Suite: A comfortable hotel near Thamel offering private bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, luggage storage and laundry services.
• Sampada Garden Resort: A peaceful hotel within easy reach of Thamel. Rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning and Wi-Fi. Breakfast, luggage storage and laundry services are also available.

A single room can be arranged for an additional charge, subject to availability.

Accommodation and Meals During the Trek

During the Manaslu Circuit Trek, you will stay in locally operated mountain lodges or tea houses. Rooms are generally simple, with two single beds and shared bathroom facilities. Accommodation becomes more basic at higher elevations, particularly in Dharamsala.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during the trek. A typical menu may include:

• Breakfast: Eggs, porridge, toast, chapati, Tibetan bread, pancakes, tea or coffee.
• Lunch: Dal bhat, noodles, fried rice, potatoes, soup or another main course.
• Dinner: Soup followed by dal bhat, pasta, noodles, rice or potatoes.
• Drinking water: Boiled or purified water is available along the route. Bring a reusable bottle and water-purification tablets. Avoid disposable plastic bottles whenever possible.

Food choices become more limited at higher elevations, but vegetarian meals are widely available.

Physical Fitness and Trek Difficulty

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging high-altitude journey. Most days involve four to eight hours of walking, while the crossing of Larkya La Pass at 5,160 m can take eight to ten hours.

Trekkers carry only a daypack containing water, clothing, snacks and personal essentials. Porter support is provided for the main luggage. Previous high-altitude trekking experience is helpful but not essential for physically fit participants.

Preparing for the Manaslu Circuit Trek

Begin preparing several weeks or months before departure. Regular hill walking, running, cycling, stair climbing and strength training will help develop the stamina needed for consecutive trekking days.

Whenever possible, complete longer weekend walks of four to six hours while wearing the boots and carrying the daypack you plan to use in Nepal.

Medical Check-Up

Participants should be in good physical health and prepared for trekking above 5,000 m. Consult a doctor before travelling if you have an existing medical condition, take regular medication or have concerns about exercising at altitude.

A dental check-up may also be helpful because existing dental problems can become more uncomfortable in remote areas. Carry sufficient personal medication for the entire journey.

Acute Mountain Sickness

The lower oxygen level at high altitude can cause Acute Mountain Sickness. Early symptoms may include headache, nausea, dizziness, tiredness, reduced appetite and difficulty sleeping. These symptoms must be taken seriously because they can develop into more severe altitude-related illnesses.

To reduce the risk:

• Walk slowly and follow the planned acclimatization schedule.
• Drink enough water and eat regularly.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking at higher elevations.
• Inform the guide immediately if symptoms appear.
• Never continue climbing when symptoms are becoming worse.
• Descend to a lower elevation when advised by the guide.
• Consult a doctor before using Diamox or other altitude medication.

The itinerary includes an acclimatization day in Samagaon. However, individual responses to altitude differ, and the guide may adjust the programme when necessary.

Safety During the Trek

Safety decisions are based on the health of the participants, weather, snow conditions and current trail information. The trekking team carries a group first-aid kit, and the guide monitors participants for signs of altitude sickness and exhaustion.

The guide may change the route, delay the pass crossing or arrange a descent when conditions are unsafe. All participants must follow the guide’s instructions, particularly near Larkya La Pass and in remote sections of the trail.

Travel insurance covering trekking above 5,000 m, emergency medical treatment and helicopter evacuation is mandatory.

Booking the Manaslu Circuit Trek

Alpinist Club is a government-registered trekking and mountaineering company in Nepal. We arrange the required permits, transportation, accommodation, meals and trekking staff for the journey.

A 30% advance payment is required to confirm the booking. The remaining balance is payable upon arrival in Nepal unless another arrangement has been agreed upon in writing.

The following documents are required:

• A clear passport copy
• A recent passport-sized photograph
• Travel-insurance details
• International flight information

Payment can be made by bank transfer, Wise, Western Union, cash or credit card. Credit-card payments are subject to a 4% processing surcharge.

Private and Group Departures

Private departures can be organized according to your preferred dates, subject to permit requirements and lodge availability. Group departures are also available on selected dates.

The Manaslu region normally requires a minimum of two registered trekkers. Solo travellers can contact us about joining another participant or an existing group.

An assistant guide will be added for larger groups when required to provide suitable support and supervision.

Last-Minute Bookings

Last-minute bookings may be possible if permits, transportation and accommodation can be arranged. Full payment and all required documents must be received before departure.

Availability may be limited during busy trekking periods. We recommend booking early so there is enough time to process the restricted-area permits properly.

Telephone: +977 9767482155
Email: info@alpinistclub.com

Flexible Itineraries

The Manaslu Circuit Trek can be adjusted to suit your available time, fitness and travel dates. Additional acclimatization or rest days can also be added when needed.

Any changes must follow restricted-area regulations and allow enough time for safe acclimatization before crossing Larkya La.

Extend Your Stay in Nepal

The journey can be combined with cultural sightseeing in Kathmandu, a wildlife visit to Chitwan or additional time in Pokhara. We can arrange these activities before or after the trek according to your interests and travel schedule.

Manaslu Trekking Permits

Alpinist Club arranges the necessary permits before departure. These normally include:

• Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
• Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
• Annapurna Conservation Area Permit
• Tsum Nubri Rural Municipality permit when required

Permit regulations and fees may change. We will confirm the current requirements when processing your booking.

The Alpinist Club Team

Our licensed guides have experience leading treks through remote Himalayan terrain. They understand the Manaslu route, local culture, changing weather and the challenges of trekking at high altitude.

We provide our guides and porters with insurance, appropriate equipment, food, accommodation and fair wages. Supporting the people who make each journey possible is an important part of responsible trekking.

Responsible Trekking

The Manaslu region is environmentally fragile and culturally important. We ask every participant to travel respectfully.

• Carry a reusable water bottle and reduce single-use plastics.
• Dispose of waste properly and never leave rubbish on the trail.
• Respect monasteries, religious monuments and local customs.
• Ask permission before photographing local people.
• Use locally operated lodges and services whenever possible.
• Follow conservation-area and restricted-region regulations.

Responsible travel helps protect the Manaslu region while supporting the communities that live along the trekking route.