Manaslu Circuit Trek

It is the most authentic trekking journey that takes you into the less trodden and unspoiled mountain trails. Manaslu Circuit Trek leads to you the base camp of Mt. Manaslu (8163m) located at Nepal – Tibet border.

Manaslu Circuit Trek offers the spectacular mountains views along with other amazing views of landscapes such as high altitude glacial lakes. In addition, Manaslu Circuit Trek provides you the authentic cultural and biological experiences of remote mountains.

The Manaslu Circuit begin restricted trekking area demands necessary permits and permissions for its completion.

Trip Highlights of Manaslu Circuit Trek

• Exploration of authentic cultures and traditions of diverse ethnic communities of the Manaslu Region.
• The sightseeing of different species of wildlife is fascinating.
• Amazing landscapes of Mt. Himalchuli, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal and Larkay Peak.
• Visit to remarkable Manaslu Base Camp itself.
• Exploration of historic Pungyen Monastery.
• Remarkable sight of Manaslu glacier and Dudh Kunda (Lake)/
• Trek through the Manaslu Conservation Area.

When is the Best time for Manaslu Circuit Trek?

The best possible time for Manaslu Circuit Trek is during Autumn (Sep, Oct and Nov) and Spring (Mar, Apr and May) seasons. These seasons comes with calm and stable weather condition. Also, the temperatures are perfect and the atmosphere for trekking is at its best. However, Manaslu Circuit Trek is possible throughout the year.

Even in the challenging off seasons (Monsoon and Winter), Manaslu Circuit can be completed with proper preparations and trekking gears.

In summer, Manaslu experiences heavy rain falls, thus trails are wet and slippery. In addition, there are risks of bugs such as leeches through the trails in summer.

Likewise, in winter, Manaslu region gets very cold. There are heavy precipitations resulting in the blockage of high altitude passes.

How difficult is Manaslu Circuit Trekking?

With an almost 177 km total distance, Manaslu Circuit falls under strenuous grade in terms of difficulty. Somehow, it is difficult for the beginner’s trekkers. Even, it can be harder for experienced trekkers also.

Walking through the remote path is interesting but sometimes it can be frustrating as you have to cover 15 – 20 km distance a day in average. Thus, for making your trek cheerful and more fruitful, always trek in group while doing Manaslu Circuit Trek. Otherwise, the challenging trek duration might bother you throughout the trek.

Similarly, trekking in off seasons, winter and Monsoon is harder than usual. The fluctuating weather might disturb your trekking anytime. You will have to be prepared for all challenges put forwarded by less stable weather and temperature for completion of off season Manaslu Circuit Trek.

On the other hand, the risk of high altitude sickness is always there in high altitude trek, above elevation of 2500m. The Manaslu Circuit Trekking takes you to the height above 2500m. Also, during Manaslu Trek the altitude gains are more frequent. Thus, you might get symptoms of altitude sickness.

In case, you experience any symptoms of altitude sickness descend down to lower Manaslu region as soon as possible. Rest at lower altitude until the symptoms are gone.

Altitude:

Altitude is the most important thing that you need to consider during the Manaslu Circuit Trek. As being high altitude trek, altitude sickness is common throughout the trekking trials of Manaslu Circuit Trek. However, altitude sickness can be kept far away just by acquainting your body properly in the thin atmosphere.

Altitude sickness is likely to attack everybody, no matter what your gender, age or fitness is. Even, the locals get affected by mountain sickness, in case they fail to abide by the rules of height. Walking gradually through the trails is the key to overcome the altitude sickness.

Your body will acclimatize automatically, if you ascend slowly. However, for some trekkers it takes longer period of time for acclimatization.

Useful Tips:

Once you have noticed the symptoms, descend down as soon as possible and immediately take some medicines against altitude sickness. Don’t continue until the symptoms fully disappear.

Weather and Temperature

Weather and Temperature is significant aspect for determining the trek difficulty of Manaslu Circuit Trek. The Manaslu region incorporates six climatic zones: tropical, subtropical temperature, subalpine, alpine and the arctic zone.

You are likely to experience heavy rain fall, freezing nights, blazing sun and chilling winds during Manaslu Trek.

Usually, days are warmer but nights are cold and freezing. So, make sure you pack properly, with all the stuff needed from tropical-arctic zone.

Conclusion

We assure you that, your Manaslu circuit trek will be as amazing as Everest Base Camp trek or Annapurna Base Camp trek. In fact, with proper preparations and packing your Manaslu trek will be the trek worth remembering for whole lifetime.

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