This 13-day Manaslu Circuit Budget Trek is specifically designed, offering the best possible pricing, covering every corner of the Manaslu region by circling the Manaslu Peak and ascending the thrilling Larke La Pass at the same time, with a fine-crafted itinerary.
This package is an affordable version of our standard Manaslu Circuit Trek, which doesn't miss out any highlighted ancient sites, notable villages, or compromise in safety, as you'll be assisted with an experienced licensed trekking guide, however, the only aspect that set this package apart is that, during this Budget Manaslu Trek, you get the accountability of trekking, with a cost friendly budget whereas, other every required logistics will be managed.
Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 Days: Overview
This 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trekking is a fascinating and strenuous adventure that takes you straight into the heart of the Gorkha District and encircles the glorious peak of Mt. Manaslu. Tucked away in the shadow of the western region of Nepal, this trek explores the protected iconic Manaslu Conservation Area, right from the very beginning offering visitors to immerse themselves in the rich, vibrant culture of the Tibetan diaspora against diverse landscapes, and high mountain passes where several snowy mountains such as Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Ganesh Himal, Kang Guru, and Annapurna ranges are aligned to welcome with its captivating view.
Trekking to the Manaslu circuit in Nepal is quite a heart-throbbing journey as it tends to leave one very touched and inspired as the trekkers take in the sights of the in-the-mist of inhabited cultural centres of the monks with magnificent temples, and fascinating paintings, and navigate through rich forests and villages in replication of six climate zones not far from Manaslu Peak.
This 13-day Manaslu Circuit Budget Trek is tailored for short timelines and low costs, offering safe Larkya La Pass navigation and exploration of Manaslu Base Camp, Birendra Lake and Rui La Pass. The itinerary simply begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Macha Khola and ends at Dharapani, passing through the Tibetan villages of Jagat (1340 m), Deng (1860 m), Namrung (2630 m), Shyala, Lho village (3490 m), Samagaon (3530 m), Samdo (3875 m), with two acclimatisation days in between, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and smooth ascent, with a finely crafted itinerary.
Most of the way goes off the beaten route, a less crowded trail, heavenly glaciers, interesting Buddhist landmarks, and reaches the Manaslu Base Camp, the lap of the eighth highest of the world-Mt Manaslu (8163m/ 26,774 ft), allowing you to explore the unspoiled Himalayan treasure in its best way.
Imagine immersing yourself in the ancient monasteries of the 15th century right under the heavenly Himalayas, along the fresh wind sounds of flagging colour Tibetan prayers with the soothing chants coming out from gompas. This Budget Manaslu Trek explores many Buddhist monasteries like Lho Gompa, Pungyen Gompa, and Serang Gompa, which are famous for showcasing Buddhist spirituality. While visiting here, we can witness the prayers of monks and festivals surrounded by mani walls, chortens, and stones engraved with Tibetan mantras. Don't miss out on reading small details right under the statue, thangka paintings that tell the historic stories, and, of course, transport you back to an ancient era.
Two excursion trips on the acclimatisation days of this trip are to die for! We'll head for a side trip to Manaslu Base Camp, along with the famous Birendra Lake, a glacier-blue lake flowing out from this almighty peak. Another excursion day is set as a mirthful trip to the Tibetan border, where we can see different insights into Manaslu's Tibetan side. Reaching these destinations is a roller-coaster ride on the unique side of the Himalayas.
While it may seem like this is the end of the Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 Days, the daring Larke Pass is just ahead! During this fascinating journey, we’ll venture out along the Nepal-Tibet border. Crossing Larkya La Pass, the trek's highest point at 5,106 meters elevation, we’ll witness the rugged, barren beauty of high-altitude regions with rocky slopes, snow, and expansive valleys below, which itself makes the voyage unforgettable.
Note: If you want to complete this trip, within just 10 days timeframe, having limited duration in Nepal, then, you can consider our Short Manaslu Trekking that gets completed just in 10 days, with gradual pace still, covering every highlighted corners.
Major Highlights of the Budget Manaslu Circuit Trek
- Witness the diversity in the region's topography, flora, fauna, landscapes, culture, and traditions
- Pass by the long suspension bridge over the famous Budi Gandaki River
- A mirthful trip to Manaslu Base Camp, the foothill of the eighth-highest peak
- Get distinct insights into the Tibetan plateau landscapes, while attaining the Rui La Pass - Tibetan Border, which borders the Nepal and China territory
- Gaze at the glacier-fed lake formed by the melting of Mount Manaslu - Birendra Lake, with the reflection of towering peaks
- Reach the Tibetan border, offering a unique insight into Manaslu's Tibetan lifestyle
- Cross the challenging Larkya La Pass, pushing off your limits (5,106 meters)
- Explore the coexistence of Tibetan-influenced Buddhism and strong Hindu faith
- Experience solitude by trekking along this less-visited trail
- Indulge in the unchanged territory of Manaslu that transports you back to an ancient era
What are the benefits of opting for the Manaslu Budget Trek with Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition?
Pro Expert Guidance and Pre-Briefing before the journey: Our pro expert teams having an experience more than 15 years (2 decades of experience regarding the trailhead, ensuring that you get a safe ascent without any hassle, by crafting packages that suit your health and pro experience. Matching your prior experience, physical fitness, and medical conditions with a day-to-day itinerary is crucial for a hassle-free adventure.
Airport Pick up and Drop off: Even if the trek begins right from Kathmandu, we offer airport shuttle service, where you will be picked up and dropped off by the airport representative of DHT, upon your arrival and departure to your home country dates.
Free Accommodation in Kathmandu (before and after trek 2 Nights): To make this trip more on the budget friendly side, we have cut off 2 extra days in Kathmandu, however, if you want, and haven't booked your hotel yet, then, you can stay at our own hospitality company - Hotel Bihani, for 2 days before and after the adventure, so you can settle in comfortably, without much hassle for free of cost. Also, if you have any hotel option choice in mind, let us know, and we will help you arrange your desired lodging at a feasible cost.
Complimentary Gears: Sleeping Bag and Duffle Bag (55 to 6 L), will be provided, if you want, with other essentials such as crampons to cross the pass (only required in winter), DHT Trekking T-shirt, and a cap.
Easy Communication 24/7: Connect with us at WhatsApp/Viber or direct call at +977 9851016814, or email us at info@destinationhimalayatreks.com, anytime.
100% Fixed Departure and Successful Trip: We guarantee that your trek to the Manaslu circuit will be a complete success, with fixed departures scheduled for the entire season. We always ensure that you can enjoy your trip without any rush. Once your booking is confirmed, there's nothing to worry about regarding the success of the trip. No matter what, your trek with our team is more than one hundred per cent secure and will proceed as scheduled unless you choose to change the date yourself.
Customizable Adventure: Our trips can be tailored to fit your timeframe, with multiple departures available in Autumn and Spring for the years 2025/2026 and the upcoming years. The itinerary can be altered and rescheduled according to your available time, preferences, and the length of the trip plan.
Experienced Medically Trained Guide: As this trek goes all the way through the restricted areas and off the beaten trails, there are always risks and unseen challenges to be around. Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition focus on giving 3's to our clients: Safety, Security, and Service. The guides are highly experienced with their services for more than a decade. They know how to handle any kind of worst situation circulating the mountains, as they are medically trained. We are always connected with the local area medical service and emergency evacuation to ensure that you, our clients, are always in safe hands with great quality service.
What Makes the 13-Day Manaslu Trekking Unique and Intriguing?
The Manaslu region is a distinct destination that leads to discovering a whole new world far from modernisation. According to trekking professionals and clients, the trek truly stands out as the preferred trekking trail in Nepal as it passes through the long, deepest gorge- Budhi Gandaki- and crosses some of the thrilling suspension bridges. Here are the detailed major attractions that we will encounter while commencing the journey to the Manaslu Circuit:
Crossing Larkya La Pass (5106 meters): A sense of achievement
Want to feel the joy of milestone achievement? Well, here it is - the enchanting Larke Pass. The journey to this daring Larkya La Pass is not just about the destination but a magical journey to the top. Although the voyage to Larkya La Pass sounds quite strenuous and challenging due to the high altitude, the marvellous, slow transition from lush, dense forests and semi-arid desert landscapes to snowy alpine valleys unveils the diversity of the majestic Himalayas, making it a rewarding gift for our long, strenuous hike during the Manaslu Circuit Budget Trekking.
While we may perceive this as the end of this heavenly beauty. The vantage point of Larkya La, where the glorious peaks such as Mt. Manaslu, Samdo Peak, Larke Peak, Cheo Himal, and Himlung are aligned to welcome us, is truly breathtaking. On top of that, several glaciers, such as Larke and Manaslu, melt slowly under the golden sunlight, while the fresh air coming straight from the mountains provides a heavenly moment that makes our 13-day trek to Manaslu truly a noteworthy adventure.
Experience the Ancient culture of the Tibetan communities
While we may think that the trek to Manaslu Circuit 13 Days is all about the eye-captivating beauty of the diverse landscapes and snowy mountains. Moving to the upper region, close to the Tibet border. The rich tapestry culture of highly Buddhist-influenced Tibetan locals of Manaslu, such as the Nubri and Tsum ethnic groups, amazes us with their ancient lifestyle. Even in this modern period, they are following the same ancient livelihood passed from generation to generation.
On top of that, while navigating through the trail, we can see Tibetan children waving us hello from their charming small villages, providing a comforting relief to our tiring hike. If your trip collides with their festive season. Don’t miss out on experiencing their famous festivals like Sonam Lhosar, Gyalpo Loshar and treat yourself with their rich livelihood.
Get Befriended by Several Himalayan Peaks and Distinct Landscapes
Right from the beginning, the Soti Khola and Budi Gandaki Rivers accompany us. As one navigates through the lush green hills and reaches the lap of the Himalayas, the landscapes dotted with traditional villages along the backdrop views of Ganesh Himal and Mount Manaslu rising high just under the golden hues of sunrays can be seen. Throughout the trek, several snowcapped peaks like the Sringi Himal, Himalchuli, and Peak 29 tend to accompany us, making our trail scenically beautiful.
Pilgrimage visit to the Ancient monasteries
Apart from a diverse cultural mosaic and attractive views, this 13-day Manaslu Trek has more to offer. It is believed that this trek to the Manaslu is incomplete if we don't pay a visit to the Buddhist monasteries that are situated in the middle of stunning landscapes and valleys. Syangen Gompa, Lho Gompa, Sama Gompa, and not to forget the Pungen Gompa stand out as the major exploration that we'll do during this trek. Nestled at an altitude above 3000 meters, these monasteries are dotted with stunning landscapes and alpine valleys.
These ancient gompas are engraved with detailed Thangka paintings (Buddhist architecture), deities statues from decades, surroundings with prayer flags flagging in the windy air, and prayers of monks whistling out in the area, transporting us back to an ancient era far away from this modern world.
Celebrate the Boisterous Festivals with locals
The Manaslu region itself, being located in the Gorkha district, where ethnic groups of communities thrive, and has a strong influence of the Tibetan Bon religion, presents an opportunity for you to delve into their festivals and celebrations, connecting you more with the nature and locals as well. If your itinerary collides with the Buddhist festivals, such as Buddha Jayanti (Tibetan New Year), Lhosar, Dhachyang, and even the Tiji festival, which is also celebrated in the upper Mustang region.
The festival of Lhosar falls in the springtime, which is also considered the peak season, when the monasteries host the ceremonies, such as dances, music performances, and prayers, and locals gather together, and cook local delicacies, it's like a Western culture Thanksgiving, where families gather across the places. You can also participate in their festival by visiting monasteries, which this trip does, and offering prayers with monks, together, and getting blessed by lamas, and also, try cooking the local meals with locals, enhancing the experience.
Whereas, at the lower regions, where the distinct communities thrive, together, their unity becomes more prominent to you when the Hindus celebrate their major festivals of Dashain and Tihar, Maghi Sankranti, Janai Purnima, Holi, Teej, and many others, sharing their culture with Tibetan locals. The main festive season, Dashain-Tihar, falls under Autumn, which is celebrated for 5 to 13 days, so it's your time to thrive in the boisterous festive season of the Himalayas, which showcases unity, peace and the preservation of the ancient culture of locals to date.
What are the Side Trips included in this Itinerary on the Key Acclimatisation Points?
Our Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 Days tends to cover every highlighted corner of the region, ensuring that you get to visit every highlighted corner without missing out on anything, following the gradual ascent at the same time, so that your body gets to adopt the rising high altitude and avoid the possiblity of altitude sickness, ensuring a safe adventure, before gaining such a high elevation of 5016 meters.
Two key acclimatisation points have been set by this itinerary, firstly at Samagaun, and secondly at Samdo, before you cross the highest altitude of this trip, at Larkya La Pass, with exciting side excursion trips, where we are fully determined to take you to the iconic view points, and side trips of the Manaslu region, so that, along with being a smooth ascend, your experience get enhanced, by exploring the must loved spots and the spots, that deserves a distinct adventure itself, as we visit in same journey, it's a win win situation.
Manaslu Base Camp at 4810 meters: The Foot Hill of the World's Eighth-Highest Peak
Manaslu Base Camp, which soars at an elevation of 4800 meters, stands out to be one of the major highlights of this trip, which is just a few kilometres away from Samagaon, and takes approximately 5-6 hours from Samagaon to reach the base camp. This side trip is strategically included as an acclimatisation day in Samagaun before crossing the Larke Pass. It is a challenging wild day excursion hike, where you get to see the base camp, with summitters, setting camps in the shade of yellow, and colourful tents, gazing at their motivational spirit to summit the pinnacle of Mount Manaslu at 8163 meters. Standing on the lap of the world's 8th-tallest mountain, unravelling the panoramic insights of the almighty peaks, such as the Manaslu range, Samdo Peak, Larke Peak, and the surrounding glaciers, leaving you speechless.
Birendra Lake: Glacier-fed Wetland of Mount Manaslu
If the Manaslu Base Camp Trip sounds a bit strenuous for you, demanding 5-6 hours of distance coverage, then you can undertake the journey to the famous lake of Birendra, which is also one of the main attractions of this adventure, known as the wetland of Mt. Manaslu. It is a famous side trip from Samagaun, which takes only 3.8 kilometres of walking trail, yet showcases the impeccable insights of the Ganesh Himal and 360-degree views of Mount Manaslu and the emerald-like green lake, where the Himalayan peaks reflect, stretching the vista to Manaslu glacier, Naike Peak and Pungen glacier.
Among the two, base camp and Birendra Lake, you can choose which one to undertake, while acclimatising in Samagaon, as embarking on these two odysseys in a single day isn't possible. Whatever the choice is, it promises to be a memorable adventure, to be listed among your top 10 best moments on this trip for sure.
Tibetan Border (Rui La Pass): A Distinct Perspective of the Trail
Another acclimatisation day is included in our 13-day Manaslu Trekking itinerary, at Samdo, where you will basically stop by (acclimatise), after two days, right before the 2 days of crossing the pass, which is strategically set, by our pro expert teams, keeping in mind that along with acclimatising your body, you also, get to explore the unique side of the territory. Rui La Pass, also called as Tibetan border, demands 6 to 7 hours of hiking, following the rugged, less crowded, and remote areas, from Samdo village, which unravels the dry Tibetan plateau insight, just like you are in the middle of the MARS planet.
The Rui La Pass, distinguished, the border of Tibet (China) and Nepal, showcases the close relationship between the two countries, and the panoramic insight of the iconic mountains within this region, such as Kang Guru, Sringi Himal, and many others, making our side trip truly worthy, which is worth undertaking.
With these, well-set acclimatisation key stopping sections at two Tibetan villages, at Samdo and Samagaun, we ensure that your adventure becomes more than just attaining a pinnacle point, also safe and comfortable at the same time, letting you explore iconic spots within the Manaslu region.
How much does this 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost in 2026 and 2027?
The Manaslu 13-day Trekking cost highly depends on how your itinerary has been crafted, the transportation accessibility, whether you have opted for a private or sharing jeep to reach the starting point - Macchakhola, and most importantly, the number of hikers that your group carries. Whereas, we at Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition offer this budget-friendly cost, ranging from USD 890 to USD 1015 per head, where the costing gets minimised, as the number of trekkers in your group simply increases.
For those willing for a private trek or with a partner, hiking solo, we offer the standard cost of USD 1015 per head. Whereas, our cost includes all the requirements, logistics, such as accommodations, 3 standard meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner), transportation accessibility of jeep from Aarughat to Macchakhola, and a bus ride from Kathmandu to Macchakhola, an experienced licensed guide, and overall every essential required.
This cost is quoted for 2026 and the upcoming year 2027, reviewing the current trekking trails, and we try to make it budget-friendly, as much as possible, as much, we can, with no hidden cost included. If our costing doesn't match with your choices or preferences, and anticipated budget, then it can be customizable, as you demand, as we do want your trip to be successful, and let your manifestation come true. Here is the costing below for the 13-day Manaslu circuit cost, on a group basis:
| No. of Pax | Standard Price |
| 1-1 | USD 1325 per head |
| 2-3 | USD 1135 per head |
| 4-5 | USD 1085 per head |
| 6-7 | USD 975 per head |
| 8-10 | USD 25 per head |
Personalise Your 13-Day Budget Manaslu Trek: Expert Customisation for 2026 and 2027
As we know, every wanderer has their preferences, time to spare, and estimated budget. Our expert team is always ready 24/7 to guide you thoroughly according to your demands. With our experience of more than 2 decades, we know every corner of the Manaslu region of Nepal. Let us know your plan for the year 2025/2026; your 13-day Manaslu Circuit Trek itinerary can be tailored in the blink of an eye.
Besides this particular Budget Manaslu Trek, if you are looking for any other regional treks in Nepal, the trip can be scheduled according to your taste, route, and demands. Make your year better and hike to the pristine region of Manaslu with the help of DHT. Let us know your holiday plan; we can help turn your imagination into reality by meeting your trekking schedule expectations.
Every step in the Manaslu region is a mirthful and enjoyable experience, with a plethora of options to choose from. This trip is designed for 13 days, tailored for those who want to complete the Manaslu Circuit Tour without exceeding two weeks. Meanwhile, you can enhance your trip by combining the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek by adding just 3-4 days.
Tsum Valley: It is one of the most preferred and loved treks among many people that offers something different, cultural insights into Tibetan culture. It is said that once trekkers commence on this sacred valley of unchanged religion, the whole ideology gets changed positively. While embarking on this trek, you are not only unveiling the beauty of the Himalayas but also living a livelihood that hasn't changed from centuries of centuries. To explore more, consider doing our Tsum Valley Trek.
Manaslu Circuit and Annapurna Circuit (Combo Offer): This combined trek visits the highest walkable pass of none other than Thorong La Pass and Larke Pass itself. If you want to challenge yourself and push your limits, then the perfect combo of Manaslu and Annapurna Circuit Trek would be a great deal.
For more information, check our Manaslu region packages at the top of our site.
