Manaslu Circuit Trek, 17 days

This is an individual trip, which means you are alone on the tour (with a guide and porter) and that you will not be grouped with other travelers unless you specifically request this.

If you are an odd number of travelers, it will be necessary to select a single room for one person.

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1. Choose your desired start date
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3. Select the number of people and any additional options and see the price at the bottom of the page (you do not need to fill out anything on the form).

Request a quote If you want, for example, airfare included or changes to the trip, you can request a quote for this by using the "Receive offer" button. Remember to describe thoroughly what changes you would like.

The booking process When you book the trip, we start booking hotels and arranging all the practical aspects of the tour. This process typically takes 2 working days, but it may take longer for some bookings. If you are arranging your own transport, we recommend waiting to do so until we have confirmed your booking.

Dates If you can select the date in the trip's calendar at the top of this page, this is a possible start date. We continually update trips with sold-out dates, after which those dates turn red and cannot be selected.

The flights to/from Kathmandu are not included in the price. You can easily find a suitable flight via a flight booking engine such as Momondo or Skyscanner.

Notice: we recommend that you book with us and wait for the confirmation before you book your flights.

Airport transfers
When you arrive at the airport in Kathmandu,  you will be picked up regardless of when you arrive. It doesn't matter if your flight arrive at night.

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If you prefer that we handle your flight, then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You simply book a quote below the map on this page and we will return with a quote as soon as possible (usually within 48 working hours). Please note that we add a handling fee of 45 euro to each flight and this means that the flight will be cheaper if you book it yourself.

In Kathmandu you will stay in a centrally located tourist class hotel. Breakfast is included at the hotel. On the trek you will sleep in small local tea houses or lodges, as they are called in Nepal. The lodges are small guest houses run by local families. The quality varies, but our guides strive to be book the best lodges for you, but you must be prepared, that the lodges are in relatively primitive conditions. You will usually find blankets on the beds, but they are not warm enough at high altitude and you must bring your own sleeping bags on the trek. Some places it is possible to get a hot shower, which typically consists of a bucket of hot water. Please make sure whether the water is heated by solar energy in order to protect the vulnerable forest growth.

In Kathmandu, breakfast is included in the price. Lunch and dinner is not included. There are plenty of nice restaurants located near the hotel and you can also eat at the hotel. It is usually cheap to eat at restaurants in Kathmandu. On the trek you will have to buy all the meals at the lodges. You will eat your breakfast and dinner at the lodge where you spend the night and you can buy lunch on the lodges you pass by during the day. The menus are basically the same in all lodges, but it is good solid food with lot of meat, rice, potatoes and vegetables. You can buy clean bottled water as well as soft drinks. hot tea, coffee and beer in most lodges. There is a farewell dinner with the guide included on the last evening in Kathmandu.

A typical trekking day in Nepal may look like this:

06:30-07:00: Morning wake-up at the teahouse
Get dressed and ready. Your luggage is given to the porters and pack animals.

08:00: Breakfast at the teahouse

08:30: The day's trekking begins
It's important to walk at your own pace and take the breaks you need.

11:30: A good long lunch break for about 1-2 hours

13:00-13:30: The afternoon trek begins

15:00-16:00: Arrival at the next teahouse, where you have time to relax, explore the village, or read a good book

18:00-19:00: Dinner is served, and you choose from the menu

Area: 147,181 km²
Population: Approximately 26 million

Religious Holidays/Festivals
Nepal is primarily a Hindu country, heavily influenced by Buddhism. Therefore, there are many religious holidays. Several of the major holidays fall during trekking seasons and can affect activity levels. Take it easy if things don't go according to plan; everything always works out. Diwali is a major Hindu festival of lights also celebrated by Buddhists, among others. The celebration symbolizes the victory over evil. Diwali also honors the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, who represents prosperity, wealth, and beauty. The festival days vary with the lunar calendar each year. In 2016, Diwali is celebrated in the last week of October.

Electricity
You can charge batteries at lodges and hotels. The power voltage is 240 volts, but it can vary greatly in the mountain areas. It is recommended to bring a multi-plug adapter with several options.

Phone and Internet
Country code: +977
Remember to disable automatic updates, data roaming, etc., on your phone/tablet to avoid a surprisingly large bill when you return home. There is increasingly Wi-Fi in many teahouses in the Annapurna area. There is network coverage in many places during the trekking tour, but it is expensive to call home, so many choose to stay in touch with family via SMS. However, there will be areas where it is not possible to get a connection.

Language
Nepal's official language is Nepali, but many dialects are also spoken. Our local guides speak English well, though usually with an accent. In hotels, teahouses, and shops, English is also spoken well. The porters on the trekking tour do not always speak English very well (and yaks not at all!).

Dress Code
In general, the dress code in Nepal is very relaxed, even at the better hotels. It is important to dress with respect for religion and local customs. Therefore, dress modestly and consider when it is appropriate to wear shorts, especially if you are visiting temples and monasteries. It is good etiquette to have your shoulders and knees covered.

Time Difference
Nepal is 4 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Denmark and 3 hours and 45 minutes ahead of Denmark when we have daylight saving time.

Photography
There are countless photo opportunities in Nepal, so make sure you have enough space on your memory card. Show respect for people and ask for permission before taking pictures of them.

Currency and Price Level
The local currency is the rupee (NPR). In Kathmandu, there are many ATMs where you can withdraw money, as well as exchange offices where you can exchange cash in dollars and euros. We recommend that you withdraw/exchange an appropriate amount for the trekking tour before leaving Kathmandu. Most teahouses only accept rupees as a means of payment. Check www.valutakurser.dk for current exchange rates.

Tips
It is customary to give tips in Nepal. In restaurants, the amount is rounded up to about 10% of the bill. It is also common to tip guides and porters, and you should expect to give approximately 80-120 US dollars in tips per person. A good rule of thumb is that for every 10 USD the guide gets, the porters get 6 USD.

It is the customer’s responsibility to have a valid passport. It is also the customer’s responsibility to seek and obtain any necessary visa for travelling to the booked destination. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the expected return. Note that there may be special visa requirements for different foreign nationalities. Please note that processing time for visas to some countries may be several weeks. Mountain Adventures have no responsibility for any lack of travel documents. Be aware of any transit visa requirements.

We advise you to contact a medical specialist or you personal doctor or a licensed vaccination clinic. Please note that you should bring your vaccination certificate when you travel to Nepal.

After booking this trip, you get access to various discount schemes.

We recommend taking out travel insurance that covers at least illness, accident, repatriation, lost holiday, luggage and liability. As a customer, you are responsible for taking out the necessary travel insurance to cover these costs.

Before taking out insurance, you should check whether you are already covered by travel or cancellation insurance through your home insurance company, credit card or similar - please note that there may be differences in insurance coverage.

This trip is graded 4-5. Most of the trek is grade 4, but the crossing the Larkya La is grade 5.

Grade 4
Trekking with daily walks of 6-8 hours, often in difficult terrain and higher altitude. There will be longer ascents and descents. Requires endurance and strong knees and ankles. Requires good hiking boots and "outdoor" clothing. There will be major fluctuations in temperatures.

Grade 5
Longer treks of several weeks, involving sleeping in tents and with daily walks of 6-8 hour in demanding terrain. There can be longer climbs over high passes in altitude around 5.000 meter/17.000 feet. Requires good fitness and endurance ability. Previous trekking experience is recommendable. Requires good hiking boots and regular "outdoor" clothing. There will be major fluctuations in temperatures.

Read more about our grading system here.

The best seasons for trekking in the Manaslu region are spring and autumn. March, April, May, October, November and early December are great for trekking. It is usually clear weather and bright sunshine in the morning. During the afternoon the evaporation of snow in the mountains forms some clouds, but it usually clear up at sunset. It is also possible to trek in the winter months of January and February, but it can be very cold I high altitude. The summer season from June to the end of September is characterized by the Indian monsoon with a lot rain.

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Travelling to Nepal is always an adventure and you should be prepared for changes along the way. Bering Travel and our good partners always strive to carry out the trips according to the programme, but there may be local conditions and situations where it may be appropriate to adjust the programme along the way. For example, political or natural conditions may cause the guide to change the programme. It may also be the physical ability of the participants, unsuitable climbing weather or delayed flights that require changes to the programme. An extra day is included for summit attempts to maximise the chances of success. It will always be the main guide's decision whether it is safe to attempt the summit. We and our partners always do our best to execute the promised programme, but we are not master of the weather and wind, so if there are changes along the way, take it as an experience.