Planning Manaslu Circuit Trek, which is a very popular choice among the trekkers who are looking for the perfect alternative to the Annapurna circuit trek and want to avoid the crowds of the Everest Base Camp. The Manasalu Circuit trek offers the perfect views of the Manaslu Range, and you will cross the Larke La Pass at 5106 meters. For the trek planning, you need to consider the budget, and it isn’t quite as straightforward as other treks.
Manaslu Circuit Trek’s price for 2026 and 2027 depends on factors like the trek operator, route, altitude, group size, trek days, transportation mode, accommodation, services, etc.
Looking for an all-inclusive package? This page breaks down the raw independent trail costs, permit fees, and logistics. If you prefer a hassle-free journey with an expert local team, guides, and porters included, view our fully organized Manaslu Circuit Trek package price and available 2026 booking dates.
Cost at a Glance
For 2026, our 12-day Manaslu Circuit Trek standard packages range from $830 to $1,090 per person, depending on group size ($830 per person for groups of 7+ and $1,090 for solo trekkers). This includes mandatory permits ($75-$100), a licensed guide ($25-$30/day), and basic tea house logistics.
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Budget Service
Standard Plan (group Join)
Comfort Plan
Est. Cost (Per Person)
$646 – $1042
$830 – $1,090
$1,405 – $2,025
Permits & Fees
Included
Included
Included
Guide & Porter
Guide & Porter (Shared)
Guide & Porter (Shared)
Private Guide & Private Porter
Transport
Local Public Bus
Shared / Local Jeep
Private Car and 4WD Jeep
Meals & Lodging
Pay out-of-pocket as you go
Full board included
Full board + Upgraded rooms
Ideal For
Backpackers matching
Solo travelers & Couples
Families & Privacy-seekers
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KATHMANDU TO MACHHA KHOLA
DHARAPANI TO BESISAHAR
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So in this post, we are going to discuss the Manaslu Circuit Trek cost, all the components are the things that fix the cost, and those influencing factors. We will explore every aspect of the Manaslu Circuit Trek’s Cost and offer a detailed breakdown of the Manaslu Circuit Trek’s total cost for 2026 and 2027.
Cost Overhead Items
Cost Range
Notes
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP)
$70 – $100
Varies by season (Sept-Nov is higher)
MCAP & ACAP Permits
$60 (Total)
Mandatory for the conservation areas
Professional Licensed Guide
$25 – $30 / day
Mandatory for restricted areas
Porter Service
$20 – $25 / day
Carries up to 20kg (Shared by 2 trekkers)
Food and Accommodations
$35 – $40 / day
Includes 3 meals + twin sharing room
Larke peak seen from the Larke la pass 5,106 Meters
New Updates on Restricted Area Permit Rules 2026
Manaslu Circuit Trek lies in the Restricted Area of Nepal and requires RAP permits. To trek in the Manaslu Region in the past, there must have been at least 2 trekkers, but with the mandates of the New Trekking Permit Rules 2026, solo/individual trekkers can also obtain the permits and do the Manaslu Circuit trek, which makes the Manaslu Circuit even more accessible for trekkers.
March 2026 Policy Update: Single foreign travellers can now legally obtain the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) individually. However, independent trekking is still strictly prohibited. A licensed trekking guide hired through a registered agency like Nepal Trek Hub remains a 100% legal requirement.
1. Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost on Standard Schemes 2026/2027
The Manaslu Circuit trek cost for 2026 is $830 (for large groups) – $1,090 (for solo) per person and the price is based on a Standard 11 Nights 12 Days plan. The 11 Nights 12 Days plan is followed by almost 95% of trekkers, and some trekkers customise the Manaslu Circuit trek by extending the itinerary, which impacts the cost and increases the overall cost. Here are the cost-determining factors, and tentative costs are mentioned in the table below.
The Manaslu Circuit trek on budget schemes is much cheaper, as you pay for your food and accommodations yourself, and we only provide a guide, porter, permits and transportation service.
Budget (DYI) Schems
No of people
Price P.P
1 Person
$1042
2 – 3 People
$646
4 – 15 People
$550
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manaslu circuit trek cost affecting factors
Certain elements determine the cost of the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Many of you may get confused about why the costs are so different. Let’s go through each factor determining the Annapurna Circuit Trek Cost so you can plan accordingly.
Duration (days) of the trek
A standard Manaslu Circuit Trek lasts 11 nights and 12 days to complete. But the same trek can be done even in 10 nights, 11 days by eliminating the rest day in Samagaun. Also, you can add 2 Nights in Samagaun or Samdo, which makes the trip longer and the overall cost goes higher because of the Guide, porter and food and accommodation cost increases.
Group size
Trekking in a big group always has financial advantages over trekking in a small group. To trek here in Manaslu, you need to have at least 2 people, or you have to join a group. It is because of the economies of scale. The same things happen on the Manaslu Circuit Trek as well. Sharing the cost of the Guide, Porter, transportaions and even tips will be devided in to proprosnate so the cost goes significantly down. Travelling with a small number of participants increases the cost of the trek.
Transportation:
The cost to reach the trailhead at Machhakhola depends on whether you take a low-cost local bus or hire a private 4WD Jeep(shared with the trekkers), which makes the cost different.
Route Extension:
Adding the Tsum Valley side-trek requires an additional restricted area permit and extra days as well. Even in the Manaslu Circuit trek, you may add 1 or 2 days, which makes the cost of guide, porter, food and accommodations higher.
Services you take
The premium services, rather than standard increases the cost of the trek. For example, trekking without a porter and by using the Public bus makes the cost low, while taking a porter and using the private vehicle makes the cost high. You can see the different types of service on our page, for example, budget, Standard and Comfort schemes. The budget one is a basic one, and the comfort one is a premium one, which is more luxurious in terms of service.
Season
The peak seasons of spring (March, April, and May) and autumn (September, October, and November) are the two best tourist seasons, although it does not impact the cost that much; however, it does a bit.
trekkers posing their photos with the excitements on the top of the Lake la pass
2. Transportation Costs: Public Bus vs. Private Jeep
We need to use the various types of transportation for the Manaslu Circuit trek, such as transportation from Kathmandu to Machhakhola, Dharapani to besisahar and Besishahar to Kathmandu. There are many options with different costs, so here we have tried to cover most of them
ROUTE/SECTIONS
PUBLIC BUS
PRIVATE JEEP
Kathmandu to Machha Khola
$12 – $15
$190 – $250
Dharapani to Besisahar
$60 – $70
$120 – $140
Besisahar to Kathmandu
$10 – $15
$120 – $160
2.1: Public bus transfer vs Private Jeep to Machhakhola to start the trek
There are two ways to go to Machhakhola: by public bus or by private jeep. Both options are possible for the trekkers.
Public bus
A cheap option, but the comfort and safety are not what they should be for the trekkers. The local bus to Machhakhola starts early in the morning from the Kathmandu Bus Park. The road to Machhakhola is off road at the last 3-4 hours, and in the bus, there are limited seats, and they are very small, which makes it very hard for trekkers to sit. After the long journey to Mchhakhola, there is a long next day to trek, so we advise trekkers not to use the public bus to get to Mchhakhola. The bus tickets cost $12 to $15 per person depends on the season.
Private Jeep
The expensive option is a private jeep to travel to Machhakhola. The private jeep is reliable, safe and comfortable, and it is very good to have a jeep. You can stop anywhere and take some breaks during the drive, and you can start late from Kathmandu. The private Jeep options are always good for the trekkers who need to hike long the next day, as it allows a safe and comfortable journey. The private Jeep costs vary from $250 to $280 more or less.
2.2: Sharing or Private Jeep to Besisahar from Dharapani
After arriving at Dharapani, where you finish the trek, there are Jeep options to go to Besisahar from Dharapani. You can use the sharing jeep or a private Jeep to Besisahar from Dharapani.
Sharing Jeep
Have to travel with the local people, and it is always very hard to find the shared jeep from Dharapani. If we find then lucky and it is good for the trekkers for 2 people with a Nepali Guide and a porter. The Sharing Jeep cost may be $60 to $70
Private Jeep
Very convenient options, a bit expensive but not that much. The private jeep costs from Dharapani to Besishahar is about $120 to $140. Very suitable for the trekkers who have to stop often in the jeep to see the villages and waterfalls during the drive.
2.3: Public bus or private car to Kathmandu
When you finish your trek from Besisahar, you have to drive back to Kathmandu, and there are again 2 options. You can either use the public bus or private vehicles. The road to Kathmandu is quite long because it is under construction.
Public bus
The cheap options, but may be tough for you because of the local people. Sometimes those public bus often stops for passengers to come in and go out, and mostly the public bus remains full. Local people sometimes stand in the passages, but it is less likely to happen. The public bus cost $10 to $15
Private car or jeep
Very convenient options, a bit expensive but not that much. Travellers can enjoy the journey, and it is very quiet and more private, so you can stops whever you want and relax during the travel. The private vehicle cost is $120 to $160.
International Travel to and from Nepal
You can take your suitable and most convenient flight to Kathmandu to begin your journey. Many airlines reaches kathmandu with different layover destinations and durations. The short flight durations may be costly, whereas the long flight duration may be a little less costly but quite stressful. You can take a suitable flight to Kathmandu to start the Manaslu circuit trek. As soon as you arrive, you can leave for Kathmandu for the trek, but we advise you to stay a day or two in Kathmandu for sightseeing and other activities.
3. Manaslu Circuit Trek Permit Cost Breakdown
The Manaslu circuit Permits Cost is also an overhead that is incurred on the Manaslu circuit trekking cost. There are 4 types of permits which are necessary for the Manaslu circuit trekking, and the most important of them are the Manaslu Restricted Area Permits, also known as RAP issue by Nepal Immigrations, Annapurna conservation area project permits (ACCAP), Manaslu Circuit Permits cost (MCAP) and the Local goverment permits.
S.N
Area
Government permit charge
2
Manaslu conservation Area Project permit
Trek cost inside the MCCAP $30
3
Annapurna conservation Area Project permit
Trek cost inside the ACCAP $30
4
Local Government Permits
Trek cost $10
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) Cost
SEASON
FIRST 7 DAYS
ADDITIONAL DAYS (PER DAY)
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
$100
$15
Spring/Winter (Dec–Aug)
$75
$10
Manaslu Base Camp
4. Guide and Porter Cost
Staff
Daily Rate
10-Day Total (Est.)
Trekking Guide
$25–$30
$250
Porter to carry the Lugguage
$20–$25
$200
Porter-Guide (Carry and Guide)
$25–$30
$250
Porter on Manaslu circuit trek
Guide and porter remuneration cost is also another overhead factor that influences the Manaslu circuit trek cost. The Manaslu Circuit trek requires a licensed trekking guide, and the cost is $25 to $30 per day. These English-speaking guides are very familiar with your trekking routes, cultures, navigations, and are helpful during an emergency. Having a good relationship with a travel guide makes your journey even better and more fun. They will help you build a better relationship with the locals, find better accommodation, and know more about the local cultures, lifestyle and traditions and many more.
For a successful and comfortable trek porter is very important. Having a porter increases your stamina and boosts your morale to overcome the obstacles you face during the Manaslu circuit trek. The hiking durations during the Manaslu circuit trek are longer and harder, and you need quite a lot of luggage. Porter hiring is a good option for manaslu circuit trek, and hiring a porter is an easier way to deal with the load and enjoy the journey to the fullest.
You can hire one or two porters (one porter often carries the bag of two people if it’s not that heavy) as per your will. A porter costs about $20 to $25 per day.
Now, multiply the price by the number of days you are going to trek, and there you have the price for the guide and porter.
5. Food and Accommodation cost
The food, accomodation and drinks are the major components of the Manaslu Circuit trek cost. Here we have described all the details regarding food, accommodations and drinks for the Manaslu circuit trek.
Expenses Item
Estimated Cost
Food (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
$25 – $30
Accommodation
$5 – $10
Food and Accommodation Total (Per Day)
$30 – $40
Trekkers on the top at larke pass 5106 meters
Food
The food you consume in the Manaslu circuit Trek is local food with a mix of imported food components, such as wheat flour, and the meals are fresh. The cost of food increases where the trasnportaions cost are higher because of the tougher accessibility.
For lunch and dinner, you can choose, but most likely, trekkers prefer the typical Nepali meal, Dal Bhat with white rice, lentil soup, seasonal vegetables, salad, and pickles. The meal is rich in carbohydrates and protein and costs $5 to $10 depends on the place. There are various other items such as Pizza, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Noodles and many more which you can choose from the menu.
For breakfast, the most popular one is Tibetan bread, potato curry with eggs, and tea/coffee for about $5 to $10. You can also get the simple bread from corn, wheat, buckwheat, butter, and eggs or a cereal bowl for a similar price.
The Hotel/Tea house has a menu set, and you can choose the food from the menu, but it is always good to talk with your guide about what food is good for you and what is not. There are various items which is local grown foods which you may be able to try during the Manaslu circuit trek.
Note: The food cost for 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek is usually included in the trek package price from the operators, and the quantity depends on your contract with the operators.
Accommodation
Tea houses or local lodges operated by the local communities are the accommodation for the trekkers. The tea houses offer a basic room with the food. Normally, the tea houses expect you to eat and drink in the same guest house where you stay for their business. The accommodations include a bed, mattress, bed sheets, pillow, pillow cover, and warm blankets, costing you around $5 to $10. The cost may vary from tea house to tea house.
6. Drinks Cost
Drinks
Estimated cost
Tea, Coffee and some Cold drinks
$10 – $12
Mt.manaslu 8153 meter
The drinks in the Manaslu circuit trek are also expensive, it is because of the lengthy transportations cost by mule, donkey and horses. Soft drinks like Coke, Fanta, Sprite may cost you 2$ to 3$ depends on the camp you stay at.
If you wish to drink alcoholic drinks like beer, then it may cost you 4$ to 7$ depends on the village. In the lower villages, you may get lower prices, whereas the same things will be expensive in a village located far and remote.
Throughout the trek, you can get regular milk tea and coffee, which cost $1 to $3 per cup. There are not many options for coffee. We suggest that you carry your instant coffee or tea, and you can buy the hot water for drinks.
Note: for the drinks, you can estimate the cost to be about $10 to $12 on average. This cost may cover your drinks, WIFI charges, battery charges, shower and other expenses.
drinking water and cost saving
The most important thing and most expensive will be the drinking water in the trek, you will be able to buy the water but cost you about 2$ to 3$ per bottle. We advise trekkers to have a water purification tablet or purification filters, which saves your money and also help environment by reducing plastic consumption.
7. Travel Insurance Cost
Type of Insurnace
Estimated Cost
Insurance that covers up to 5500 meters
$150 – $250
Travel insurance is compulsory for trekkers who are willing to do the Manaslu circuit trek. The Manaslu Circuit trek is considered one of the adventure trekking trails where there is risks of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), various types of sickness, leg injury or any kind of physical injuries. This kind of problem may be solved there or you might need helicopter assistance to move you to a well-equipped hospital for treatment. In such unfortunate circumstances, travel insurance comes to your rescue.
For 30 days, the cost of trekking insurance for a trip that covers up to 6,000 meters is between $150 and $250. The insurance price varies according to your age, nationality, and trek length.
Note: Make sure to get insurance that covers the expenses for a helicopter rescue and medical coverage.
Here are some popular insurance companies that offer travel insurance
USA and Canada: Tugo, United Health Care, World Nomad, Blue Cross
Australia and New Zealand: Fast Cover, Allianz Australia
Singapore: Ergo, World Nomad (Explore plan level 3)
Europe: Europe Assistance, Austrian Alpine Club, Allianz Europe
India: ICICI Lombard
8. Manaslu circuit Trek Hidden Cost
There are some other cost which are not included in the standard plans, which are also things to look at and you need to consider for your budget planning.
Trail Item & Miscellaneous Expenses
Estimated Cost
Hot Showers (Per shower at the lodge/hotel)
$3 – $5
Device Charging & Wi-Fi (Per charge or per day for Wi-Fi)
$2 – $4
Drinking Water (Per liter — use water purification tablets to save money and reduce plastic waste)
$2 – $4
Guide/Porter Tips (Standard expectation of total trek cost)
Roughly 10% – 15%
9. Manaslu circuit Trek gears cost
Now, one of the most important cost components is the gear, outfits and equipment for the trek, and we have listed the Manaslu circuit trek packing lists, which are essential for the trek. A good packing list can reduce the difficulty of the Manaslu Circuit Trek so you can enjoy the trek to the utmost level. Here, we have listed some essential items in short. If you are hikers, you may have already if you are new hikers, then you need to buy or rent. You can get this stuff either from your home country or in Thamel, Kathmandu, and the price varies significantly by various brands and choices. So it is hard to say how much it may cost, but we have listed the essential items, the buying and renting costs in Nepal, or you may buy them in your own country.
Gears for the Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost
Buy vs. Rent gears for Manaslu Circuit Trek
Gear Option (Buy vs. Rent)
Estimated Cost
Best For
Buy from home (Quality brands)
$550 – $1,200
Regular trekkers
Buy in Kathmandu / Thamel
$300 – $500
First-timers on a budget
Rent in Kathmandu / Pokhara (Full kit, 10 days)
$60 – $120
One-time trekkers
Essential gears items cost buy vs Rental
Gear Item (Recommendation)
Buy New (USD)
Rent/Day
Trekking boots (waterproof, ankle support) Bring from home it should be Comfortable and Used already by yourself because if the shoes are unfits blister problem happens)
$80 – $200
$3 – $5
Down jacket (-10°C to -15°C)buy or (Rent in Thamel)
$100 – $250
$1 – $2
Sleeping bag (-15°C rated) (Rent in Thamel)
$80 – $200
$1 – $2
Waterproof jacket / shell (Bring from home)
$80 – $200
$2 – $3
Thermal base layers (Bring from home)
$40 – $80
$1 – $2
Trekking poles (Rent in Thamel)
$30 – $80
$1 – $2
Daypack (25-30L) (Bring or buy locally)
$40 – $100
$2 – $3
Gloves + warm hat (Buy locally (cheap))
$20 – $50
–
Water bottle / filter (Buy; saves $2-$4/day on trail)
$15 – $50
–
Headlamp + batteries (Bring from home)
$20 – $40
–
Sunglasses (UV400+) (Bring from home)
$20 – $60
–
Sleeping bags
if you have a sleeping bag with you in your country, you can bring otherwise , you can also hire sleeping bags here in thamel. A good quality sleeping bags cost you about $1 to $2 depends on the quality and temperature resistance.
Shoes
Trekking shoes (high ankle hiking boots are pretty expensive, but it’s a trek prerequisite), a comfortable slipper and warm socks for the trekking. A barnded shoes may cost you a lot and if you want a normal one then you can also buy in Nepal in reasonable prices.
Down Jacket
You can buy a good down jacket from your country or buy it in thamel in a reasonable price. In some cases, you may be able to rent the down jackets as well.
Other items
A thermal coat, most likely of cotton, trekking pants and comfortable shorts, T-shirts and a few inner clothes; windproof gloves, a head cover, and sunglasses, two trekking poles (costing $5 each in Nepal), crampons (only in winter), phone, camera, charger, power bank, and whatever electronics you need.
Health Related Items with First Aid kit
Water bottles and purifying tablets, water purifier filters, first aid kit, personal care items and toiletries
Snacks
Chocolate bars, instant coffee, energy drinks (and whatever you love).
In Kathmandu, you can get most of the trekking gears in a reasonable prices, but the brands are not the real ones. Most of the items are copy items and made locally or made in China.
NOTE: You won’t need climbing ropes, an ice axe, a Gore-Tex jacket, or a sleeping mat for this trek. Also, the packing list is different for each season. It’s better to consult your guide at Himalayan Masters and list things you need before the trek.
8. Tips for the guide and porter
Tipping guides and porters is the act of expressing gratuity towards the service they have provided during your trek. It is a kind of incentive that allows staff to improve their service standards. If they provide a satisfactory level of service, then you can give them tips. However, if they provide the service that you are not satisfied with, then it is not necessary to give them tips. The tipping is your personal things and we can just give an idea and tell how much the tipping trends. However, tipping guides and porters are usually expected in this business.
Nepal Trek Hub group at Birendra Lake
Which Currency for Tipping?
When it comes to tipping guides and porters, you can give them any currency that you have. You can give them either in Usd Pound Sterling. Euro or any currency that you have. If you give them foreign currency, they will exchange it and get the local currency. For the porter, it is good to give the Local Currency if you have. You can estimate the tipping before your treks and manage it because during the treks, there is no ATM.
When To Give The Tips?
Normally, the guides will be with you at the end of the treks and normally up to Kathmandu, but porters may not be up to that time. When they finish the trek, they may go home directly from there, or in some case they may come up to Kathmandu with you. So that is why at the end of the trek day, it is better to tip them if you wish to do so.
How Much To Tip Guide And Porter In Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Factors like the happiness of the trekkers, service you get from them, information you get from them, their hardworking, trekking route difficulty level, duration of the trek, etc play a vital role in determining the amount of the tip for the trek.
Since the Manaslu circuit trek duration is 12 to 15 days with a moderate level of difficulty, many people prefer to give tips of about 10% to 15% of the total trekking cost.
Tipping On Group
If you are trekking with the group, then it is quite cheaper for you to tip the guide and porter because everyone can pool the total and distribute it among the guides and porters. If you are unsure about how much amount to tip exactly, you might take a look at the following chart.
Trekking Guide – $10 to $20 per day Porters – $10 to $15 per day
If you are just a solo trekker
Solo trekking is much easier and more private, and you can decide your own how much to tip your guide and porter. Since you are single, you may consider the following ideas.
Trekking Guide – $5 to $6 per day Porters – $3 to $4 per day
9. The shopping for souvenirs and gifts
At the end of the trek, you can do some shopping for souvenirs and gifts from Nepal as a memento to your friends and family. There are many things that you can buy in Kathmandu thamel or even in Pokhara. There are different kinds of things which you may get in thamel but here we have described some popular items.
Pashmina shawl
The most popular things that tourist by in Kathmandu are pashmina shawls. You can get different quality of those at different prices, from 10$ to 100$ more or less prices. The price depends on the quality.
Thanka Paintings
The Thanks Paintings are another item that you can purchase in Kathmandu. The thanka paintings are paintings regarding the Buddhist philosophy and buddhist relegions. You can buy from a range $20 to $2000 or more or less. The quality matters more than the costs.
Outdoor Gears
You can also buy the Jacksts trousers and many other items at a reasonable price range in thamel, they are not the original ones but quite good to use.
12. Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost (Standard Plan)
Manaslu Circuit Trek, 11 Nights 12 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, is the standard Manaslu Circuit trek itinerary that most of the trekkers follow. The trek has a 1-day rest day in Samagaun. This allows trekkers to adjust to the altitude sickness and prepare themself better against the further lake pass 5106 meters. Most of the trekkers do this trek, but if you are unsure whether a single day is enough for you to acclimitize then you can add another 1 day in Samagaun.
DAYS
ITINERARY
ALTITUDE
TIME
Day 01
Drive to Machha Khola by Public bus or Jeep
900 m (2,952 ft)
Whole Day
Day 02
Trek to Jagat from Machhakhola
1,340 m (4,397 ft)
8-9 Hrs
Day 03
Trek to Deng
1,804 m (5,917 ft)
8-9 Hrs
Day 04
Trek to Namrung from Deng
2,630 m (8,626 ft)
8-9 Hrs
Day 05
Namrung to Lho Trek
3,300 m (10,498 ft)
5-6 Hrs
Day 06
Trek to Samagaun
3,500 m (11,483 ft)
4-5 Hrs
Day 07
Acclimatization day at Samagaun
3,500 m (11,483 ft)
Whole Day
Day 08
Samagaun to Samdo Trekking
3,860 m (12,664 ft)
3-4 Hrs
Day 09
Samdo to Dharmasala
4,460 m (14,632 ft)
4-5 Hrs
Day 10
Dharmasala via larke la pass 5106 m (16,751 ft) Bhimthang
3720 m (12,204 ft)
9-10 Hrs
Day 11
Bhimthang to Dharapani
1,860 m (6,102 ft)
4-5 Hrs
Day 12
Drive to Kathmandu
1350 m
Whole Day
Manaslu Circuit Trek costs are $830 – $1,090 for the Standard – Comfort schemes. The Rates may go high or drop for groups of 2+ due to shared guide, transport costs and additional service, or a premium (comfort package). For solo trekkers, the price will be higher as solo trekkers can not share the cost with others.
12. Manaslu Tsum valley trek cost
Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek, 17 Nights 18 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, is the one of the longest trek that you can do in Manaslu Region. The trek first goes to tsum Valley and then returns down to Nyak Phedi and continue to the manaslu trails. If you have a longer day and you want to explore the whole Manaslu region then the Manaslu Tsum valley Trek is good options for you.
DAYS
ITINERARY
ALTITUDE
TIME
1
Trek to Machha Khola
900m/2,943 feet
6 – 7 hr
2
Trek to Jagat
1,340m/4,382 feet
6 – 7 hr
3
Trek to Lokpa from Jagat
2,260m/7,390 feet
6 – 7 hr
4
Trek to Chumling from Lokpa
2,360m/7,717 feet
6 – 7 hr
5
Chumling to Chhokangparo
3010m/8,872 feet
6 – 7 hr
6
Chhokanparo to Nile then visit Mu Gompa
3361m/11,024 feet
6 – 7 hr
7
Nile to Chokenparo
3010m/9872 feet
4 – 5 hr
8
Chokeparo to lokpa
2,360m/7,717 feet
8 – 9 hr
9
Lokpa To Deng
1,830m/5,984 feet
6-7 hrs
10
Deng to Namrung
2,540m/8,306 feet
7 – 8 hr
11
Namrung to Lho
3,200m/10,464 feet
6 – 7 hr
12
Trek Samagaun
3,500m/11,445 feet
5 – 6 hr
13
Samagaun Rest
Exlporation day
as plan
14
Samagaun to Samdo
3920m/14,584 feet
3 – 4 hr
15
Samdo to Dharmasala
4,460m/14,584 feet
5 – 6 hr
16
Dharmasala – Larke – Bhimthng
5,215m/17,053 feet, 3, 590m/11,480 feet
8 – 9 hr
17
Bhimthang to Dharapani
1,860m/6,100 feet
8 – 9 hr
18
Drive to Kathmandu
1350 Meters
Whole Days
Manaslu Circuit Tsum Valley Trek costs are $1,480 – $1550 for the Standard – Comfort schemes. The Rates may go high or drop for groups of 2+ due to shared guide, transport costs and additional service, or a premium (comfort package). For solo trekkers, the price will be higher as solo trekkers can not share the cost with others.
Everything went fine, the communications and the planning was very clear from the very first moment and I did all on short notice. The guide great too!! We were 4 in the group and we all finished successfully. We did Manaslu Trek
We did the 12 day Manaslu Circuit with our guide, Dhurba, and porter, Ram, and had the best time! Everything was organized by the owner at Nepal Trek Hub, who we met with when we arrived in Kathmandu to go over all the details. All our meals and accommodations on the trek were included and they even picked us up from the airport when we arrived to take us to our hotel. As two female travelers, we felt totally safe & taken care of the whole time. I would highly recommend this company and would definitely trek with them again! – Julia, USA
Liva and I spent 16 days hiking the Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley, which was absolutely amazing. We trekked with Nepal Trek Hub, a newer company that was a bit cheaper than many of the others we found — a big plus for us, as we are young and traveling on a budget. We felt there was a high level of transparency regarding what we paid.
However, I believe the most important part of any trek is being comfortable with your guide and porter. We absolutely loved our porter, Chhowang. Even though communication was limited, he taught us a Nepalese card game, and he was great at making us feel safe and at ease. Our guide, Singgi, was also fantastic. We loved his humor and his passion for TikToks 😉 He had a young spirit and a real sense of style.
At first, we had to get used to the Nepalese way of doing things, especially the frequent phone calls to plan ahead. In the beginning, we thought he was just chatting with friends, but we soon learned it was essential to securing meals and accommodation. Sometimes it did feel like he was a bit too comfortable on the trails — he knew them so well that he would walk far ahead without checking whether we were still with him. We were also there to learn about the nature and culture, so if we hadn’t asked as many questions, I don’t think we would have learned quite as much from him. Occasionally, we had to remind him to slow down and remember us.
As for the trails themselves, we absolutely loved Tsum Valley. It is far less crowded, and the villages are smaller, which means you get much closer to both the other trekkers and the local villagers and their culture. Of course, fewer people also means fewer comforts — some nights we woke up to the sound of mice, and there was no Wi-Fi. But we would never choose it away because of that!
Manaslu Circuit was undeniably where the views were. It was magnificent. If your main focus is mountains and panoramic landscapes, doing only Manaslu is absolutely fine — just know you will be sharing the experience with many more people. I also think it depends on perspective: we met people who had just come from Everest Base Camp and found Manaslu almost empty, whereas we came directly from Tsum Valley, where you can walk an entire day without meeting anyone else.
After long planning me and my other 4 friends decided to go Nepal for Manaslu trek and I took the responsibility for arrangement of Nepal Manaslu Trek. I found the Local Company Nepal Trek Hub and read about them on internet and became quite impressed and started to email conversation with them regarding Mnaslu trek. Shreeram the Owner of Nepal Trek hub answer my each and everyquestion very quickly so we booked the trip with them. Upon our arrival Shreeram pick up us from Airport and we stayed in Kathmandu guest house. We met our guide there and shreeram did the briefing about our trek so it was very nice of him. Then afterwards we went to the gear shop for renting and buy the stuff. We were prepared fully before we departure but we had to wait for the permits. Sudeepa (female guide) shows us historical landmark Kathmandu and Pasupatinath as well as Boudhanath stupa by the next day while other guys were making the permits. It was nice to look around the city and know something cultural and historical things.
We met our porter on departure day (Raju, Bikram and depak) with our guide Rajesh and took jeep to arughat. It was horrible driving but it is ok we understand that it is mountain and the trail was too dusty and bumpy too. Next day we started our trek from sotikhola. The trek went very well Rajesh managed everything very smoothly as we were group of girls this guys are very careful about our sensitiveness. Rajesh and his porters are always very funny helpful as well as informative. We learn many things about people Nepal lifestyle, cultures and religion from them. More on Tripadvisior
we are very much delighted to the service of the Nepal Trek Hub while we were doing the spectacular manaslu trek in 2019 October. At first we got the contact from the internet and we started to communicate with them regarding our requirements. They gave us an excellent travel plan with every thing in details. The costing was totally fair although it was not cheapest . We choose to them because of their fast response and good review on german blogs. We were pick up through the airport then we had a big discussion and preparation regarding the trek. Next day we had a small sightseeing around the Pasupatinath and Boudhanath, at same day we hired some gears. We were just a couple and a guide and porter, the trek went very smoothly as our guide was very nice person. He was too kind to us and caring. We had many jokes during the trek. The trek was quite challenging though, we went to hike from samagaun to Manaslu Base camp this was the best part of our trek which I really enjoyed while others did not. We were very happy on our luck as well. The weather was super good. October is very busy season in Nepal. You need to adjust with many other tourist every where you go but that is normal. We were quite sad for our guide and porter because they did not have a good place to sleep , they were saying that is normal on this trek on this time. Overall we had a excellent trek with Nepal Trek Hub. We did not notice any mistakes or weakness from them. Thank you guys.
However I want to suggest the fellow travelers following. More on Tripadvisior
Manaslu Circuit Trek FAQ
Cost & Budgeting Information
How much does the Manaslu Circuit Trek typically cost in 2025/2026?
Manaslu Circuit Trek standard packages range from $830 to $1,090 per person, depending on group size ($830 per person for groups of 7+ and $1,090 for solo trekkers). This depends on whether you choose a budget-friendly local agency or an international luxury operator. The cost typically covers permits, licensed guides, porters, food, and accommodation.
Are there any hidden costs I should prepare for?
Yes. While packages cover essentials, you should budget an extra USD 20–30 per day for “trail luxuries” such as hot showers (USD 3–5), device charging (USD 2–4), Wi-Fi access (USD 3–5), and bottled or boiled drinking water.
Logistics and Restricted Area Rules
Can I trek the Manaslu Circuit solo or independently?
Yes, with the new law of trekking in the restricted area, 2026 solo trekkers can obtain permits and trek solo with the registered agency’s licensed holder guide
What permits are required and how much do they cost?
You need three main permits: the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP) which is USD 100/week in Autumn or USD 75/week in other seasons; the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) at approx USD 25; and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) at approx USD 25.
Difficulty and Trek Preparation
How difficult is the Manaslu Circuit Trek?
The trek is considered challenging. While similar in altitude to Everest Base Camp, the trail is more remote with longer walking hours (6–8 hours daily). The crossing of the Larkya La Pass at 5,106m is the most physically demanding part of the journey.
When is the best time to trek the Manaslu Circuit?
The best seasons are Autumn (September to November) for stable weather and peak visibility, and Spring (March to May) for rhododendron blooms. Winter is difficult as the Larkya La Pass is often blocked by heavy snow.
Food, Accommodation, and Connectivity
What kind of accommodation and food is available?
You will stay in local teahouses offering twin-sharing rooms. Food consists of traditional Dal Bhat, noodles, and pasta. As you go higher, especially near Dharmasala, facilities become more basic and communal.
Is there electricity and internet connectivity on the trail?
Most teahouses use solar power for lighting and charging. Wi-Fi is available in lower villages like Namrung and Samagaun for a fee, but connectivity is unreliable or non-existent once you approach the high pass.
⚠️ Essential Manaslu Trek Planning Resources:
All-Inclusive Package Pricing: Skip the hassle of calculating permits and logistics independently. View our fully guided, fixed-price booking options on the master Manaslu Circuit Trek hub page.
Physical Preparation & Trail Challenges: Budgeting is only half the battle; make sure your fitness matches the Larkya La Pass. Read our comprehensive Manaslu Circuit Difficulty Analysis.
Seasonal Weather & Best Months: Prices for restricted area permits change based on the month you travel. Plan your departure dates wisely using our guide to the Manaslu Circuit Trek Best Time to Visit.
About Author
Shreeram Thapaliya is the Founder and Managing Director of Nepal Trek Hub. With over 14 years of experience as a licensed trekking and tour guide, Shreeram has personally led hundreds of trekking across the Himalayas, including the Manaslu and Annapurna circuits. Born and raised near the Langtang Valley, he brings a deep, local perspective to trekking logistics, permit regulations, and sustainable tourism in Nepal. When not in the mountains, Shreeram is dedicated to providing transparent, expert advice to help global trekkers plan safe and affordable adventures.
