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The Top 7 Reasons to Choose Manaslu Circuit Trek

Published 8th Feb, 2019

The Top 7 Reasons to Choose Manaslu Circuit Trek


Manaslu Circuit Trek is a recently opened popular trek for the nature lover travelers from all around the world that serves as a brilliant blend of the natural elegance as well as the cultural mishmash of Nepal. It has been creating a whisper among of the travelers and adventure seekers dreaming and thinking about the trekking in Nepal.

Manaslu Circuit Trek has popularly grabbing attention to countless travelers. Actually, Manaslu Circuit Trek is rich in its beauty of nature, off- beaten trail, climate vegetation, cultural, wildlife diversity. Additionally lying on the Manaslu Conservation area and the breathtaking view from Sama Gaun (village) are the plus point of these areas. This area is also famous for flora and fauna as you can also spot some rare species among the way.

Manaslu Region Trek is awesome way to welcome the magnificent of Mount Manaslu, which comes in the eighth highest mountain in the world. The joyous surroundings environment in the setting of snow -capped mountains, this region is a blessing for anyone seeking for certain peace and happiness in the nature.


Some of the important things to noticed before Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • Trekking should be done with Trekking agency.
  • You should take a licensed holder guide.
  • You should take special permit
  • it cost 100 $ per week per person for special permits. (September, October and November )
  • It cost 75 $ per week per person for special permit. (December to August)
  • It costs 30 $ in Manaslu Conservation Area Permits.
  • It costs 30 $ in Annapurna Conservation Area Permits.
  • It is restricted ongoing single. If a single person goes there then heshe should take double permit.


There are some reasons being choosing the Manaslu Circuit trek. The 7 reasons are:-

  • Best Isolated Trek of Nepal
  • Peaceful trails
  • Reasonable Price
  • Flourishing Cultural practice
  • Moderately exhausting
  • Safe and sound
  • Side excursion arrangement


Best Isolated Trek of Nepal

As Everest Base camp and Annapurna Base Camp Trekking are the most famous treks of Nepal. Manaslu Circuit trek stands out among the other most off compressed trails. Nepal is a home country of the eight top highest peaks of the world with an attitude of 8000m which includes Mount Everest, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, Mount Cho oyu, Mount Dhaulagiri, Mount Manaslu, and Mount Annapurna.

Manaslu Circuit Trek is situated in Manaslu Conservation Area which is a home to more than 33 species of mammals, 211 species of butterflies, 110 species of birds, 2000 species of flowering plants and 11 types of forests which are the awesome assortment in a short view from the Manaslu.

As Manaslu Circuit Trek stands out from all these other treks available so far in the country, because of its natural symphony, cultural belongings, and wild exploration which provides the best lifetime experience to gather of this splendid trek.


Peaceful trails

The remote village of this region that you experience upon this trail serve is an awesome definition to an ideal state or place. This trekking is less known to the trekkers as compared to the other trekking trails like Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp. Due to this reason, you will experience only few numbers of trekker in the way which may act as negative as well as positive role depending upon the nature of trekkers. Some people may prefer to trek as busy trek as some may prefer the peaceful trek. The trek in Manaslu serves as one of the options for trekkers who generally prefer these types of quiet and peaceful trails.

As October, is considered as the busiest month for trekking of this region, where the trail is filled with trekkers opting for the Manaslu Trek. This trek is filled with calm routes behind the peace of mind and ideal composed atmosphere and venture the remote areas.


Reasonable Price

Due to the very fewer number of trekkers on this route, there are few numbers of tea house and hotels with limited facilities, which are the first and foremost required basic requirements of the trekkers. On the way very few varieties of eaten foods and vegetables are found. However, new teahouses with better facilities are under constructions where you won’t be facing food crisis on the route of the trail. The price of the food is higher but accommodation is cheaper in the comparison to the other treks in Nepal.

Once, Manaslu region was considered to be one of the best routes for trekking with camping but as the establishment of tea houses increased rapidly, so the need of camping declined, extensively but unfortunately, the tea house in this area were destroyed by the Earthquake of 2015 but now almost all of them have been restored again. As, the cost of accommodation has increased with slight decreases in facilities and services offered, the total cost are cheaper than the cost incurred in other treks generally.


Flourishing Cultural practice

On the way to the Manaslu Circuit trek, trail passes by Mani walls, prayer wheels, Monasteries, Chortens etc. You will get to visit the Tsum Valley, which is regarded as one of the hidden valley, where you will get to encounter purity and original culture. This Tsum Valley is the home to unique cultural language, which was the practice of the ancient Buddhism. The inhabitants of this trek are influenced by Tibetan Culture. This trek will serve you as a phenomenal opportunity to enrich your cultural knowledge to enrich your cultural knowledge and have the stunning views of mountains and beautiful landscapes, the aroma of remote foothills, traditional villages of the Himalayas, cultures and traditional villages of the values of ever friendly Manaslu.


Moderately exhausting

As the trek to Manaslu belongs to the off-beaten trail of the country, the trek requires moderate fitness. This generally means that you shouldn’t have an athletic body or capabilities in order to complete your journey in this Manaslu region. But you need to be considering to your health issues regarding concerning bones, ankles and knees due to an unpleasant trek.

It needs 6-7 hours per day walk during the trek which will be beneficial to the travelers. But, for those who don’t have any such experiences can generally by exercising few weeks before the trekking, which will boost your stamina level and brings proper shape and condition to your bodies.


Safe and Sound

Manaslu region is repaired and re-equipped after destructive earthquake of 2015. The government of Nepal along with the local had played the significant role to rebuild all the routes along with teahouses of this region. Although, most of the people are open to attitude sickness, proper accommodation in the way helps to avoid attitude sickness.

Each and every traveler must take proper rest and pay proper attention of personal hygienic to avoid any health mishaps during the journey.


Side excursion Arrangement

Manaslu Circuit trek in Nepal also offers you with several side treks and the destinations, where you can be reached after a couple of hours. Birendra Lake, Pungeen gomba are some of the side treks which you can take while trekking. However, you should be aware that these treks are devoid of teahouses or hotels, thus you can’t stay here, so should return in a reasonable period of time.  September to November and March to May is generally considered the best seasons to trek in the Manaslu Region.

Nepal Holiday Treks and Tours had always focused to provide our clients with complete satisfaction, comfortable and excellent customer services. We encourage each and every client to get more information about our company and services, including previous clients testimonials on our website along with the Trip Advisor reviews. It customizes the itinerary of the trek as per your convenience; we will prepare an effective plan as per your need and desire.


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