Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek - 21 Days

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Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek is a two-in-one trekking route in the Himalayas of Nepal. Here the trekkers get a chance to explore circuits (Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Circuit) at once. This specific trekking route is a combination of the northern portion of the Annapurna Circuit and the Manaslu Circuit. If you are looking for a rather challenging expedition on the rocky and undeveloped trails, go for this trekking package.

Firstly, the trail goes up to the Larkya La Pass (5,106m) and descends to Dharapani. From there, we again set off to ascend to Thorung La Pass (5,416m). This means that we complete the Manaslu Circuit Trek and then ascend to the Annapurna Circuit Trek. As the trail passes through two circuits, the itinerary is very long. It takes over three weeks (23 days) to complete the entire Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek Package. The Annapurna and Manaslu combined trek offer magical cultural, traditional, and natural experiences to the trekkers. Moreover, you can also expect to explore two similar but completely different Himalayan journeys in Nepal.

Trekkers and travelers also widely know this trail as Around Manaslu and Annapurna Circuit Trek. Imagine walking through the circuit of two of the tallest peaks in the world, Manaslu (8163m) and Annapurna (8091m). You can learn so much about the Himalayas of Nepal, its people, their lifestyle, and culture while navigating through rocky, dusty, and snowy paths. Besides, the Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek also takes you on a magical journey into the dense forests, rhododendron blossoms, rivers, waterfalls, traditional villages, and the natural aura that you will never forget.

Walking through such serenity, and peacefulness, and by the lap of the Himalayas, we come to an end of the around the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit Trek on the 23rd day. Trust us, these 23 days in the Himalayas will provide you with so much confidence, self-awareness, and knowledge about the Annapurna and Manaslu regions of Nepal.

Why Choose Global Adventure Trekking?

Global Adventure Trekking is a trusted trekking and travel agency with over 25 years of experience. Our team of experts has gone to almost all the trekking, expedition, and tour destinations that we have listed on the website. Therefore, for any package you choose, we ensure the most insightful briefing, local and experienced guides, and porters to accompany you. Besides, there are several other reasons why you should choose GAT for Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit Trek:

  • Free Pickup and Drop off facility after and before international flights.
  • Thorough briefing about the entire trail in the office before the journey starts.
  • Gear like duffle bags and down jackets are provided by the Global Adventure Trekking team.
  • The Global Adventure Trekking team prioritizes the safety of the trekkers and travelers while also making the trip enjoyable and adventurous.
  • We work for the welfare of the locals living in the remote areas of the Himalayas of Nepal. So, every booking made helps at least one of the youths to get employment opportunities in their own country.
  • The cost of the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit Trek package with GAT is also affordable and reasonable for travelers.
  • We help travelers and trekkers immerse in the tradition, culture, and lifestyle of the locals living in the remote Himalayan region of the country.
  • Global Adventure Trekking team also ensures quality service (food and accommodation) throughout the trekking journey.
  • We take special precautions in keeping the trekking areas clean and trash-free. So, trekking with us can also help you promote the practice of keeping the trekking destination clean.

Permits for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek

Are you planning to go for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek, let us tell you that you need to obtain some permits to enter some specific areas and regions. Do not take these permits as something burden to the trekkers. Instead, the authorized personnel requires you to obtain these permits to keep a proper note of all the visitors. The same goes for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek, as you will have to obtain the following permits:

  • Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (MRAP)
  • Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)

If you book the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trekking package with Global Adventure Trekking, you do not have to worry about obtaining these permits. Why so? Well, because the GAT team makes sure to arrange these permits after you book the package.

Preparation for the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit Trek

Around the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit Trek takes you to two of the high passes; Larkya La Pass (5106m) and Thorongla Pass (5416m). Trekkers will have to reach one pass, descend to 1860 meters, and again ascend to another high pass. Therefore, the Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek's difficulty is considered to be strenuous. Trekkers ascending this route need to be highly prepared and also have prior experience. Even though almost all the preparation steps are similar to other trekking routes in Nepal, the quality and quantity of the practice and training play crucial roles.

Here are a few important and not-to-miss training one must do before ascending the Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek:

Physical Training

  • Trekkers need to prioritize physical well-being and muscle-strengthening training as much as possible.
  • We recommend the trekkers start the physical training almost a couple of months before the actual trekking.
  • For the best practice, go for some other trekking routes and try to ascend while carrying loads to simulate the actual trekking.
  • The global Adventure Trekking team encourages trekkers to slowly and gradually increase the stamina, strength, and difficulty level of the trek for better understanding and no health hazards.
  • Prioritize playing outdoors like football, basketball, and running, and also participate in marathons.

Mental Training

  • Watch different videos, vlogs, and other documentaries about both the Annapurna and Manaslu circuits.
  • Understand all the possibilities, difficulties, and other factors that can affect your journey to the top of the Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit Trek.
  • Try talking to experienced trekkers who have ascended the trekking route successfully. They can provide you with very deep insights that you might not find from any other sources.
  • If possible, we encourage you to visit our office personally and understand every possible thing about the Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek.
  • Do a little research on the lifestyle, tradition, and culture of the remote part of the Annapurna and Manaslu area.
  • Be as peaceful, calm, and curious as possible but do not panic or get over excited during or before the trek.

Acclimatization Training

  • Train your body to adapt to the higher temperature by ascending to some other trekking routes in Nepal.
  • Try to ascend as gradually as possible. Do not try to walk fast thinking that you can complete the trek faster. Gradual ascend helps your body to adapt slowly to the higher altitude and temperature.
  • Drink as much water and other liquids as possible. This is required to keep your body hydrated. However, stay as far away as possible from drinking alcohol or other drinks having sugar.
  • Incorporate rest days (acclimatization days) throughout your trekking itinerary to help your body adapt to the temperature in the higher terrain.
  • Maintain a slow pace and make sure that you don't get burnt out on your way up to the passes.
  • Follow the mantra, Climb High Sleep Low. Ascend to a slightly higher altitude than your tea house every day but descend and sleep in the tea house.
  • Keep yourself as warm as possible with proper clothes, and warm water, throughout the trekking journey.

Highlights

  • A scenic journey from Kathmandu to Macchakhola towards the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek.
  • Beautiful trekking experience in the remote and underdeveloped trail in the Himalayas of Nepal.
  • A chance to explore the circuit of two of the top 10 tallest peaks in the world, Mt. Manaslu and Mt., Annapurna.
  • Cross two of Nepal's tallest and most thrilling passes: Thorongla Pass (5,416 meters) and Larkya La Pass (5,106 meters).
  • Get along with the highly traditional settlements in the Himalayan parts of Nepal and also experience the warm welcome people from this region offer to the guests.
  • Interact with the locals to completely understand their lifestyle, culture, and the entire Annapurna and Manaslu region.
  • One of the best treks to get the mesmerizing and stunning views of different mountains like Mt. Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Larkya Peak, Naike Peak, Siringi Himal, Ganesh Himal, etc.
  • Right from the start to the end of the trek, trekkers will be in for amazing local Nepali cuisines and delicacies prepared by the locals.
  • Get a chance to visit the Muktinath temple, one of the most sacred temples for the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
  • Explore the Phungen Gompa, one of the oldest Gompa in the Manaslu region.

Cost Details

Includes

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle
  • Manaslu Conservation Entry Permit (MCAP)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
  • Manaslu Restricted Area Permits for 7 days
  • Trekker Information Management System (TIMS)
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary by public and private sharing vehicle
  • 21-night best available Tea house Accommodation during the trek as per itinerary
  • 2-Night hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (** Twin Sharing) including breakfast
  • Full board meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) 
  • Seasonal Fruits
  • Sleeping bag and down jacket if required
  • Company Duffel Bag and T-shirt
  • Manaslu Trekking Map
  • Government-certified, well-experienced Global Adventure Trekking's guide
  • Salary including insurance, equipment, accommodation, and food for your Nepalese Guide

Excludes

  • International flights to and from Nepal
  • Nepal Entry Visa fees. It can be obtained on your upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport.
  • Entry fees or donations, museums, monasteries while on trekking, etc
  • Emergency evacuation by Helicopter just in case, the cost should be bear by your travel insurance company.
  • Extra night hotel and food in Kathmandu in case of early return from the mountain than a scheduled plan. 
  • Alternative transportation in case of heavy rain, landslides, strikes, road blockades, etc.
  • Meals other than those listed in inclusions (Hot and cold, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
  • Laundry, towels, hot showers, internet access, recharging of batteries, and other items of a personal nature.
  • Tips for guide and porter

Essential Information

Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek Difficulty Level

The Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek stands as one of the moderately difficult trekking routes in Nepal. However, this completely depends upon the fitness and preparation level of the trekkers. Therefore, if you are not well-prepared for the trek or are new to trekking, the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek can also become a strenuous one. This adventurous trekking journey takes us through remote valleys, rugged landscapes, and dramatic mountain passes. Moreover, you will also go past diverse terrains, suspension bridges, river valleys, and steep ascents.

If you have gone through the itineraries, you might have information that this trekking route takes us to Larkya La Pass (5,100 meters), known as the highest point of the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trekking map. All these factors make this trek somewhat challenging. Therefore, we recommend the trekkers prepare themselves in the best way possible.

Best way to get to the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek: Transportation Options

Planning your adventure to the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek? Before you lace up your boots and hit the trail, it’s essential to understand how to reach the trek’s starting point, Machha Khola. The best and the only option to reach from Kathmandu to the starting point of the trek is driving. It takes about 8 to 9 hours for us to complete this drive.

Drive by Private Jeep or Tourist Bus

A private 4WD jeep is the most comfortable, reliable, and time-efficient option. The journey from Kathmandu to Machha Khola takes around 8 to 9 hours, depending on road conditions. Our team makes sure to arrange high-quality and safety-checked jeeps driven by professional drivers with valid licenses. Moreover, the private jeep also has the capacity for fewer people, which makes it more convenient for travelers to travel comfortably.

Meanwhile, a tourist bus can include more people than a jeep. However, all the other things, including breaks, safety, etc remain the same. Besides, the tourist bus also has huge and comfortable left spaces compared to the private jeep and even the local buses.

Regardless of which option you choose, the Global Adventure Trekking team makes sure to arrange the best, safety-checked buses or jeeps driven by professional drivers. Therefore, you can also be assured of the safety, comfort, and easiness of traveling with the Global Adventure Trekking team's transportation arrangement for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trekking package.

Food and Accommodation Facilities During the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek

Are you wondering about what kind of food and accommodation facilities will you get during the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek? Well, you have reached the right section of the package. We do understand that food and accommodation stand as two major factors to determine the success rate of any trekking journey. Therefore, the Global Adventure Trekking team makes sure to arrange hygienic and healthy food along with cozy and comfortable hotels and guesthouses.

Food:

Even though the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit trek takes us through some remote sections of the Himalayas, you can expect good food with many varieties. Our package ensures three time meals; breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For breakfast, the trekkers can expect the hotels to serve tea/coffee, boiled or scrambled eggs, oats, cornflakes, and milk. Besides, they serve Nepali authentic cuisines (Dal, Bhat, Tarkari, and Achaar) for lunch and dinner.

However, the trekkers can also buy different other food and cuisine, including noodles, momo, chowmein, pasta, etc. These food and cuisines are available in almost all of the tea houses and hotels but you need to pay for these on your own.

Accommodation

The Global Adventure trekking team makes sure to arrange accommodation as good as the food that we arrange. Therefore, we will make sure to arrange tea houses and guesthouses with cozy and comfortable beds, clean and hygienic rooms, shared washrooms, and all the other facilities, like WiFi, Electricity, and gadget charging spots. Moreover, these hotels also provide hot water for showers as we need to go across very high altitudes.

In the higher regions, you might need to pay some extra amount of money for the basic facilities, such as WiFi, Electricity, and charging spots. Well, be prepared for that!

Chances of Altitude Sickness during the trek and its prevention measures

Altitude sickness is one of the most common health issues once a human reaches an altitude threshold of 3000 meters. This is a situation where the trekkers start having headaches, vomiting, insomnia, and weakness in the body. Besides, the major cause of altitude sickness is the fast-paced ascend in higher temperatures offering the body very little time to adapt to the higher altitude and thinner oxygen level.

During the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek, the chances of altitude sickness arise once trekkers reach Sama Gaon (3520 meters). Due to that reason, we have arranged one day of acclimatization at Sama Gaon and again in Manang. The chances of altitude sickness are higher in this trekking package as we need to ascend to two different high-altitude passes. However, you can keep yourself safe from this health issue in the following ways:

  • If trekkers keep a steady but continuous pace rather than a fast pace.
  • Altitude Sickness can also be resisted by drinking an adequate amount of water (hydration).
  • Trekkers must do a little research on the place before going on the expedition to understand the land structure.
  • We recommend the trekkers go for some other comparatively lower trekking trail before heading out to the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek.
  • By taking a medicine named Diamox, we can prevent altitude sickness.
  • One of the main mantras for preventing altitude sickness is "ascend higher, sleep lower."
  • Keeping oneself warm and cozy also plays an important role in preventing altitude sickness.

What should be on my Packing list for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek?

Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek is a long and strenuous trekking route in the Himalayas of Nepal. The main reason behind that is that this single trekking package is a combination of two different trekking routes. Going for such a long trekking journey certainly requires a higher attention to detail and preciseness while packing. Here are a few of the major things that you must have on the packing list for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek:

  • Trekking poles
  • Hiking boots
  • Down Jackets
  • Sleeping bag(s)
  • A backpack to carry all these
  • Breathable, flexible, light, and fast-drying clothes like track pants, t-shirts, full sleeves, etc.
  • Multiple pairs of warm socks.
  • Multiple pairs of underwear
  • Water bottle with adequate space for filling water.
  • Sun protection like sunglasses, sun hats, and sunscreens.
  • Headlamps
  • Gloves
  • Sandals or laceless shoes for indoor usage
  • Medical Kit of First Aid Kit
  • Gaiters
  • Duffle Bag (GAT provides one if you do not have one)
  • All the necessary documents and paperwork

Besides, we encourage trekkers to meet us in our office at Thamel before heading out for the trek so that we can suggest more packing options based on the weather, climate, temperature, and other factors in the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trekking region.

Best Season to Go for the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek

Any trekking in Nepal is best done in the spring (March to May) or Autumn (September to late November). These two seasons are perfect for a pleasant, comparatively easier trek with amazing views of the surrounding environment, sky, valleys, and mountains due to clear weather.

Moreover, the hills and Himalayas of Nepal also experience an increase in greenery during these two seasons. There are also very few chances trail being slippery, weather changing all of a sudden, and many more obstacles. Besides, if you are strong enough and have professional experience, you can also go for the Annapurna Circuit Trek with Manaslu Circuit in any other seasons like winter and summer. However, due to the risks and obstacles in these two seasons, we recommend all the trekkers go for the Around the Manaslu and Annapurna Circuit Trek in the spring or autumn season.

Book the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek with GAT!

Are you ready to go for the adrenaline-rushing and adventurous trekking to the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit? Well, you just have the perfect companion to make this trek more of an adventure. How? Well, simply by booking the trek with Global Adventure Trekking. Our dedicated team of expert guides and inhouse staff members offer you the most friendly services that you can expect. Moreover, our team also provides free trekking consultation before the journey begins.

Booking the package with us is also very easy. All you need to do is scroll to the top of the package, check the package cost, and then click on the BOOK THIS TRIP button. to confirm the booking, we request you to make 10% advanced payment. To know more about the booking policie, you can redirect to the Terms and Conditions Page.

Well, hurry up, as we are waiting to take you in one of the most adventurous and adrenaline rushing trek. Moreover, the Global Adventure Trekking team also ensures a sustainable and environment-friendly trekking journey to the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit.

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