Manaslu Circuit Trek- 19 Days

19 Day Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost 2026/2027

The total cost of the 19 Day Trek to the Manaslu Circuit starts from USD 1,799 and varies according to your group size. Variations in the price can also result when you customize your own itinerary, making changes such as hotel upgrades, add-ons, extra nights in Kathmandu, or no porter required for the trek, which can increase or decrease the overall cost.

Best Time for the Manaslu Circuit Trek

The best months to trek the Manaslu Circuit are late March to May (spring) and late September to November (autumn). These two seasons give you the most stable weather and the clearest mountain views, which is why these are the trekkers favourite time.

That said, if you're up for something different, less crowded time, we do organize Manaslu Circuit treks in the off-season too; June to August and December to February but only on special request, and only for trekkers who genuinely understand what off-season trekking on this trail involves.

Spring (March to May)

By early March, the snow at higher elevations starts melting, and the trail becomes clear and stable by mid-March. The weather becomes warmer and the whole region comes alive, filling the lower parts of the trail with wildflowers, which honestly makes the walk much better.

The temperatures ranges between 20°C and 0°C depending on elevation, which is just right for comfortable trekking.

Autumn (Late September to November)

Autumn brings another reliable and stable weather, with temperatures ranging between about 25°C and 0°C. You'll start feeling a hint of winter in the air, since it's the transition period between monsoon and winter.

Mountain views are just as clear as spring, and this season has its own charm as it lines up with several Nepali festivals and the local agricultural harvest activities, so you'll often catch villages in the middle of festivities or harvest work along the trail.

Travel Insurance for the Manaslu Circuit Trek

Travel insurance is non-negotiable. Your policy must explicitly cover:

• Trip cancellations, delays, and lost baggage.
• Medical insurance, high-altitude trekking coverage up to 6,000m. Standard travel insurance often excludes trekking above certain elevations.
• Emergency Evacuation. In case of altitude sickness or injury, evacuation from remote areas can be extremely costly without good insurance.
• Accident & injury, protect against trekking - related accidents, includes hospitalization and treatment costs in Nepal or abroad.
• Repatriation. Ensure safe return home in case of serious medical emergencies.

Key tips:

• Check the Policy altitude limit for what it covers
• Verify that the helicopter evacuation is included
• Keep the insurance with you, and carry a printed copy of your insurance policy as well
• Buy insurance before flying to Nepal

Logistics - Manaslu Circuit Trek Permits 2026/27

The Manaslu Circuit Trek needs three separate permits, and you can't buy them on your own. A registered trekking agency has to arrange at least one of them for you. 

Here's what you're looking at:

Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (MRAP) is the big one, and the one that changes with the season:

• September-November: USD 100 for the first week per person, then USD 15 per person per day after that
• December-August: USD 75 per person for the first week, then USD 7 per person per day after that

Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) permit : USD 30 per person

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit : USD 30 per person, since part of the route crosses into Annapurna's conservation zone

Local Village Development Committee fee : Rs 2,000, paid to the local government

This logistics part is why going with a licensed local operator rather than trying to do it yourself makes the whole process a lot smoother.

Altitude Sickness - What to Know for Manaslu Circuit Trek

This is the part trekkers underestimate. The Manaslu Circuit carries a real risk of altitude sickness, since you're climbing from Machhakhola at just 930m all the way up to Larke La Pass at 5,106m. This is a big elevation gain within a short period of time, and since most people aren't used to the high altitude, altitude sickness catches so many trekkers off guard.

The golden rule here is to ascend gradually and descend immediately in case of AMS. Don't rush the days, and don’t linger around if your altitude sickness shows no sign of recovery even after rest or medication. Stay hydrated, rest properly, and eat enough, even when your appetite drops at altitude, which it often does. 

Our guides always carry a pulse oximeter with them and check every trekker. This is to identify any altitude sickness symptoms and prevent it from getting worse. Also, if your guide says to descend, we descend immediately. We tell this to every trekker on Day 1, and it's non-negotiable.

Some trekkers use Diamox to prevent altitude sickness, and it is highly recommended to talk to your doctor about this before you travel, not on the trail. In a genuine emergency, helicopter evacuation is available from multiple points on the route. This is exactly why proper travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking and evacuation isn't something to skip.

Accommodation on the Manaslu Circuit Trek

Don't expect luxury services on the Manaslu Circuit Trek. The teahouses along the Manaslu Circuit are simple, and that's what makes it feel more real. Rooms are basic, usually just twin beds and a shared bathroom down the hall, and you're sharing the space with whoever else is on the trail that night. Most teahouses have a communal dining hall where you'll actually spend your evenings talking about your day and discussing the plan with your guide for the next day. This is honestly the best part of most nights on this trek; getting to know about your guide, porters and other fellow trekkers in a warm room.

Electricity for charging and WiFi are available at most stops now for a small cost of USD$2-5, though don't expect fast or reliable connections the higher up you go and pack a power bank with you as it saves your expense as well as comes in hand in case there is no electricity in your stop. 

Also, hot showers are available at the lower trails for a small fee of around USD$2-5 and almost get scarce as you climb higher. Our guides always recommend not to take much shower the higher you climb, especially on the day before your pass crossing. 

One thing to be ready for: rooms get cold at night, especially the higher you climb. A good sleeping bag isn't optional up here - it's essential. Though the teahouses do provide you with a blanket, it’s always recommended to carry your own sleeping bag as well. 

Food and Meals on the Manaslu Circuit Trek

The food along the Manaslu Circuit is simple yet filling, and honestly better than what most people expect from teahouses. Dal bhat; rice, lentil soup, and a couple of curries is the trail staple, and it's the classic meal eaten by all your guides and porters in Nepal. It is genuinely the best fuel for long trekking days as “Dal Bhat Power, 24 Hour” is a famous saying in Nepal. Beyond that, you'll find noodles, pasta, soups, breads, pancakes, eggs, and potatoes cooked pretty much every way possible, along with snacks to keep you going between meals.

For drinks, tea, coffee, hot lemon, and soft drinks are available at most stops. Hot lemon is especially a trail favorite for a lot of trekkers, as it tastes really good, and is the best thing to have to stay warm and hydrated at the high altitude.

Why Trek Manaslu Circuit with Advent Himalaya Treks?

Anyone can get you to Manasalu Circuit. What we think actually matters is who you're doing it with, and what happens around, before and after the trek.

• We're a family-run business, not a franchise. Advent Himalaya Treks was started by Babu with his family by his side and is still run day-to-day by the same family. When you email us or message on WhatsApp before you book, you're talking to Babu who actually knows about the trek you are asking about, not a chatbot or AI.
• Your guide has more than a decade of experience. The guide from our team who you will trek with will be an experienced guide who has completed this specific trek at least 9-10 times, and has been the main guide for at least 5 times. Also, an assistant guide with 2-3 years of experience will be on the trek with you if you have a large group.
• Come learn to make momo with our family. Before or after your trek, you're invited into our family's kitchen for a hands-on momo-making session either for lunch or dinner; anything that works with you. You will get to learn the recipe that has been in our family for decades, taste the actual local and authentic momo; the one we actually cook at our home. It's a small thing, but it's the experience our guests bring up for a long time. Also, if you want to learn to make any other dishes, our family is ready to share the recipe and cook it together with you.
• Our guides and porters are basically part of the family. Many of our guides and porters have been with us since the beginning, climbing each step alongside. Dawa has been with us for 19 years, and is there on almost every trek.
• Private airport pickup/dropoff. Either Babu, Meera or both of them will be there with a private vehicle to welcome you at the airport as well as to drop you off for your flight back home.
• Tailor made itineraries. This package you see is a standard structure of how the journey looks like. Each and everything seen in this package can be changed and accommodated as per your or your groups’ preference. 
• We handle the behind the scene stuff so you don't have to worry about it. Permits, flight rerouting, weather delays, gear rental if you need it; we sort it in the background so your energy goes toward the trek, not logistics. 
• A real, in-person briefing before you hop into the trail. You'll sit down with Babu or your assigned guide at our office or in the hotel you are staying at, walk through the route, the altitude plan, a gear check, and ask anything that's on your mind. Most of our guests tell us that the trip starts feeling real to them after this briefing.
• No gear? We've got you covered. Advent Himalaya Treks can provide you with a sleeping bag and down jacket if you don’t have one. And if you require any other gears such as poles, gloves, a headlamp, crampons our team will help you purchase it at Thamel or take you to a rental place if you just want to rent it.
• Personalized support. You will be provided with personalized support throughout your time in Nepal. If you or your group are sensitive to new food or have specific allergies, a cook guide will be assigned to you and your team during the trek to ensure that your meal is properly taken care of.