Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days

Best Time For Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 Days

The best time for the Short Manaslu Circuit Trek will be the mystical seasons of spring and then autumn. With Manaslu as a backdrop, the spring season is magnificent from March through the long days of May. It is festive season after winter till the summer gets underway when the surrounding peaks of the Manaslu range look alive in color.

The rhododendrons- the Nepali national flower- bloom with sheer beauty to set the eyes to a stunning feast. The upper slopes still may be under a thin cover of snow, however.

The best clear weather occurs from September to last November. The monsoon rain washing the atmosphere leaves the best clear, cloudless sky, ideal for a walk and for visuals of high mountains.

From December till the final days of February, winter reaches Manaslu covering the region under the very cold weather. Sometimes, snowfall is too heavy and cold for extreme reaches at the top heights of Larke Pass, 5,106 meters.

June, July, and August days welcome the extreme heat and excessive rain with the threat of landslides and overcast days for the most part. As a result, the Short Manaslu Circuit Trek would not be ideal during the winter or summer.

Why is Manaslu Circuit trek restricted?

The Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 days remains in the special restricted area to this day, having been mainly closed to tourists until 1991. The Manaslu Circuit trek starts with a special entry permit known as the RAP (Restricted Area Permit).

Therefore, the traveler taking this tour will need to travel in pairs with a registered local guide and organize their Manaslu Circuit trek 9 days journey via a reputable and government-authorized trekking agency such as ours.

These rules are implemented to preserve the diverse, unique culture of the Manaslu region. Additionally, the area’s dense forest is home to a number of endangered species, such as the red panda and snow leopard.

The fact that the area is so close to Tibet is also a reason why this ban is put in place because Tibet also has the same kind of limited tourism in their area.

Further, the adjacent Annapurna circuit has lost its original charm in some manner due to excessive tourism so the government has wisely chosen to maintain the Manaslu Circuit’s limited status so its natural beauty can be preserved.

Physical Fitness Require for Short Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Short Manaslu Circuit Trek is moderately demanding, with daily treks of 6 to 8 hours on mixed terrain. Trekking experience is not required, but it can be useful. We’ve had trekkers from all walks of life, age groups, and fitness levels, and preparation and determination are more valuable than experience.

The big challenge is altitude, not distance. The higher you climb, the more your body has to labor with less oxygen, and altitude sickness can hit anyone, irrespective of fitness.

To prepare, we recommend getting your cardiovascular fitness and endurance up before you leave. Walking, hiking, running, or cycling over the weeks leading up to trekking will help, especially if you can train at altitude or with a pack. Most importantly, listen to your body and don’t waste energy on the trek, acclimatization is the secret to a successful and fun trip.

Difficulty of 9 days Manaslu Circuit Trek

The 9 Days Short Manaslu Circuit Trek is a moderate intermediate challenge to the beginner trekkers, while the seasoned climbers will find it a fairly easy trekking destination in Nepal.

There is no technical challenge in the trek to Manaslu Circuit, but the challenge lies in the primitive conditions, high altitude, and thin air of the higher altitudes.

We would also like to mention that there would be no mountaineering involved in this trekking and the Larke Pass itself is not a technical trekking mountain pass, but its high altitude is over 5000 m and its high altitude requires a long hard day journey.

There will also be challenging ups and downs of the mountain terrain where trekkers need to spend 5 to 6 hours a day, and sometimes even 8 to 9 hours on the rough trails.

Thus, above the normal fitness and healthy physical conditioning are required to manage such long days of walking. Similarly, one should also keep paying attention to the high altitude conditions.

On our 9 days Short Manaslu Circuit Trek schedule, we will be staying overnight at the 4460 m of Dharmasala that could be really demanding on people who are not accustomed to such altitudes.

However, we would also like to add that our 9 days Short Manaslu Circuit Trek schedule has been planned in a manner that it suits all kinds of adventurers and not athletes alone. With little preparation, the trek can be done with ease.

Acute Mountain Sickness in Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 days

The 9 days Short Manaslu Circuit trek, while a highly picturesque and thrilling journey through breathtaking nature, comes with the inherent risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) or more commonly referred to as altitude sickness.

As you pass the 3000 m mark from day 5 of our Short Manaslu Circuit trek itinerary, the thinning air can start to have its impact on you. Then, each day of your trek, you will be gaining altitude eventually leading you to Larke Pass on day 7 that breaches the 5,106 m mark.

With this advantage in consideration, we have carefully plotted daily the distance that you will travel each day so that you will slowly and steadily start to get acclimatized to the thin air.

Without acclimatization, you will continue walking for 6 to 7 hours each day once the trekking portion starts, preparing you for the strenuous challenge of the Larke Pass.

If you require additional time on the trail, arrangements can be so made. In spite of these precautions, a few trekkers will nevertheless develop symptoms such as mild headache, fatigue, loss of appetite and sleep, and a general feeling of illness.

Even if any single sign is seen, you should be alert and inform our guide who will start monitoring your condition and check your pulse and oxygen saturation. If necessary, he can bring you down to a lower altitude or even suspend your trekking days for the time being.

We suggest you keep yourself hydrated during trekking days and introduce lemon and garlic into your diet. You may also choose to take Diamox (anti-edema and diuretic drug) for your quick acclimatization.

However, consult with your physician before taking it to make sure you have no contraindications to this drug.

Alternate Paths & extension to Short Manaslu Circuit Trek

If you are looking for the pristine raw splendor of nature with sounds of the wild and the vibrant rich culture of the locals, then you also have the option of trekking an alternate route for the Short Manaslu Circuit Trek.

You can trek from Kathmandu to Manaslu and start trekking on the uncharted routes of Yarsta, Kasigaun, Keranja, Runchet, and Hulchuk. Here, the trail meets the one from Dobhan and you can continue towards Jagat.

Please note that these areas are just beginning to open up to visitors, so you may not have the luxury of being familiar with tea houses or lodges. Instead, what you will have is the unique privilege of sleeping in the homes of the locals and firsthand experience of their hospitality.

Now, you can add the Tsum Valley Trek adventure to the Short Manaslu Circuit Trek if you’re not too exhausted and want to push yourself a little harder for a few more days.

This trekking will provide you with a true and diverse introduction to some of the beautiful settlements of the Tsum Valley, such as Lokpa, Chumling, Chekampar, Nile, and Mu Gompa.

Or, you can elevate your experience to a new level with the virgin charm of Nar and Phu Valleys by including the Nar Phu trek in your Short Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary.

But if you feel tired of the humble comforts and are willing to splurge on luxury amidst nature, then why not follow the trail of Annapurna Circuit after completing the Short Manaslu Circuit trek at Dharapani.

In this manner, you can also see the little Tibet of Nepal in Mustang and Manang districts and it will also allow you to cross the divine Pokhara city while returning.

Trekking with a guide and porter

We will manage all logistics with our certified and trained trekking guides and porters, who will carry about 25 kg (12 kg for each trekker) for every two trekkers. A competent porter and guide will make the difference between success and failure. They will also keep you from taking unnecessary risks in inclement weather.

Accommodation for Manaslu Circuit Trek 9 days

The price of our Short Manaslu Circuit trek includes full coverage for all of your lodging and meals while traveling.

In Kathmandu will start with a complimentary breakfast, and you will be cozy in a twin-sharing room in a respectable three star hotel.

Along the way, tea houses and overnight lodges will serve you breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

There will be a variety of dishes on the menu, including local pizza, noodles, burgers, and Dal Bhat, various types of fried rice, and potatoes. Additionally, you can sample the traditional cuisine and local specialties of the Manaslu region.

Transportation for Short Manaslu Circuit Trek

A comprehensive transportation service that will be with you the entire time is also included in the price of our Short Manaslu Circuit trek. The service includes airport transfers to and from your hotel, shared transportation (bus or jeep) to get from Kathmandu to Machha Khola, a local jeep to get from Dharapani to Besi Sahar, and a comfortable Hiace to get from Besi Sahar to Kathmandu.

Travel Insurance

We advise all our trekking members on our Short Manaslu Circuit Trek to remember to have travel insurance. Firstly, procuring the restricted area permit is not possible unless you possess valid travel insurance.

Secondly, no one is immune to the accidents, sudden natural disasters, injuries, and sudden onset of medical emergencies. In case god forbid such undesirable incidents occur, then insurance will save you a significant amount of money.

The helicopter evacuation and treatment in Nepal will cost you tens of thousands of dollars, so it makes sense to invest a few hundred dollars in good and thorough travel insurance and travel relaxed on the trip.

When buying the coverage as an add-on to your travel insurance, make sure that your policy includes the search and rescue assistance. The majority of insurance companies exclude the physically demanding activities in the mountains that include trekking.

Make sure that you have this activity included in your policy as well as the full medical coverage, repatriation, and medical transfer to your home country.

Permit for Short Manaslu Circuit Trek