Manaslu Annapurna High Pass Trek

The Manaslu Annapurna High pass Trek is the most popular journey in Nepal. Impressive high passes hiking route in Manaslu and Annapurna starts from the foothills of Manaslu and finishes on the foothills of Annapurna.

Since the journey begins from one spot and ends somewhere else these trips offer a variety of Majestic mountain sceneries. Additionally, the hiking trail offers the pristine Himalayan landscape, people and their traditions, and astounding perspectives on various regions.

The most amazing high pass trek in Nepal covers Larkya La pass (5,106m) and Throng la Pass (5,416m). Manaslu and Annapurna Trek is a mix of two high-pass trips in a single schedule and is reasonable for professional travelers in terms of time travel, budget, and difficulty. This consolidated trip is some way or another considered a moderately difficult journey in Nepal and one ought to be completely ready and in great shape. However, it is a long journey that can cover within 3 weeks’ time in the Himalayas.

In addition, the superior trek offers an opportunity to explore beautiful mountains and high Himalayan glaciers en route. The mountains are Himal Chuli (7,893m), Annapurna range, Shringi (7,187m) Ngadi Chuli (7,871m), Ganesh Himal, Tilicho, Dhaulagiri…etc. The journey is marvelous if the weather permits and the views are spectacular.

The mountain landscape and greater hilltops are additional attractions of this trekking route. Hike around the Manaslu and Annapurna high passes is a great journey in the Himalayas itself a lifetime experience. Likewise, the start of the Manaslu larkya la pass trek is easier since the nature trail goes higher daily along the Budi Gandaki river.

Sooner crossing Larkya the rocky trails go downhill again. Moreover, we hike the Thoche village and ascend all the way up the Himalayas to Thorong la summit passing via river banks. Cross the world’s widest mountain pass Thorong la, we plunge down to Muktinath town. Around Manaslu plus Annapurna trek is possible to complete at any time (except winter Late December, January, and February) throughout the year.

Ethnic groups, culture and tradition

Larke La combined Thorong La pass is the highest elevation of the Manaslu and Annapurna treks which are located above 16,750 feet. Hike the high pass has natural, diversified cultural heritage and wildlife. The Gurung ethnic communities dominate the central hills of the sector where the Bhutias (came from Bhot, Tibet), close to the Sherpas are in the locality of Tibet. They have flat-roofed houses, ancient monasteries, mani walls, and other Buddhist indicators along with the trek routes.

Price Per Person for 18 days hikes in the Manaslu plus Annapurna territory.

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The Manaslu Annapurna High Pass Trek itinerary details

Our Manaslu + Annapurna round trek budget is classical about 18 days itinerary compared to most walks in this region. The particular trek routes are designed for World travelers who wish to explore budget treks within a comfortable itinerary. However, if you are planning with limited time-wise? take a look this special itinerary on Manaslu circuit trek – 13 Days which is best to choose.

We walk across the Hinan river coming from Linda Glacier, and continue on to Sho village. Naike peak, North Manaslu (7,774 m), and central Manaslu mountain (8,150 m) view are just impressive en route. The Gaon is a small settlement that stays with normal lodges where we can stay overnight.

We spend a half-day tour to visit Birendra Lake in order to acclimatize though there are many things to do on Manaslu foothills. Fast-walking trekkers can plan to visit MBC (MANASLU BASE CAMP, 4,400m) rather than visit just a Pungent Gompa and Birendra lake.

Manaslu base camp hiking trail is a thin steep ascent to a slope and to a moraine but the view of the Himalayan glacier, turquoise lake, and the mountains from all angles is just glorious. The distance from Samagaun to Manaslu Base Camp is 5.1 kilometers and takes about 6-7 hours to hike. Travel buddy returns to Samagaun lodge for delicious Lunch.

After midday, we climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank of Budhi Gandaki River from here toward a most remote enduring settlement to Samdo. Samdo is a tiny settlement with two hundred people in forty local houses. Samagaon to Samdo trek distance is 16.4 km (10.17 miles) and takes about 3 hours to hike.

About 200 meters hike to Samdo ri in the morning that can take roughly one hour. The hike can help you with better acclimatization and as well as you will have a great panorama of the entire Maanslu and Nubry Valley. And walk with the crew to Larke Phedi’s guest house. Likewise, the distance from Samdo to Larkya Bazar is 1.2 kilometers which takes roughly three hours to hike.

A challenging hike goes a head steeply uphill towards the snowed-up Larke la pass 5,106 meters above sea. The Larkya la pass offers just a magical Panorama view of Himlung Himal (7,126m), Cheo Himal (6,820m), Gyagi Kung, Kang Kuru (6,981m), and the Annapurna II (7,937 m).

The Manaslu trail roughly about 200 meters after the larke la pass is steep descent downhill and difficult part all the way through moraines to the grassy downhill. Some years earlier there was not a guest house at Dharmasala. Thus, every trekker should hike from Samdo to Bimthang in a single day which is the best long-distance walk over the glacial rocky and grassy trail. Bimtang at 12,205 feet is an open very big sandy ground stays with many guest houses. The distance from Larkya Phedi to Bimthang is 15.1 kilometers (9.4 miles) and takes about 7 hours to complete.

The route now is better and easier across the Rhododendrons forest to Tilche with a Gurung settlement that offers several clean guest houses. The distance from Bimthang to Tilje is 26 kilometers (16.12 miles) and takes about seven hours to complete.

After ascending, the trail descends to cross the river at 4,310 meters. Climb up to Thorong Phedi at 4,450 meters passing one of the most dangerous stone slide areas. There are comfortable and clean guest houses and offer very good food, Bakery, as well as Internet and telephone facilities. We walk almost an hour further to a high camp hotel to stay at night.

Today is the second challenge day after Larkya la summit treks. Cross Thorong la is one of the high trek route in the Annapurna zone. Nevertheless, we begin our trip very early in the morning at 5 am. At sunrise, we need to set out early to complete the crossing of the Thorong la at 5,416 meters. We should reach the thorong la summit in 4 hours of hike.

From Thorong la to Muktinath trek route takes about four hours downhill walk. Our descent to Muktinath is long, strained, and tiring walk on the slopes. Travelers can see the border mountains and the Dhaulagiri family in a single line. The Muktinath territory is a large settlement that offers the Hindy holy temple in the upper part and the finest lodges in the lower parts.

How much does the Manaslu Annapurna High Pass Trek Package Price?

The high passes treks cover the Larke La pass in Manaslu and Thorong la pass in the Annapurna area. And Annapurna Manaslu high passes trek price USD 1475 per person.

For the deluxe and luxury Tent style trekking tour plan, we add a 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned room in Kathmandu with breakfast. Likewise, clean guest house accommodation with attached toilet/bathroom on possible places en route. AND WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGE PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize a Manaslu Annapurna High Pass Trekking in Nepal privately starting on any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need the experience to do around Manaslu combine Annapurna trek?

Answer: Adventure high passes treks in Manaslu and Annapurna is not easy. Every tourist should walk for around 5 hours daily with a lightweight daypack. If you have some kind of hiking experience or outdoor backpacking, it helps you a lot to complete your trip on time.

Question: Is pick up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight detail and request us for pickup. Our representative will come to pick you up at Kathmandu international airport, Nepal.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is Manaslu and Annapurna high pass trekking Safe for Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for women travelers; this trek is perfectly safe for female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers sharing special permits since its establishment. Solo trekkers are not allowed so to get permits, we need a minimum of 2 tourists with the same travel plan.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect around Manaslu and Annapurna cheap trek?

Answer: We provide you with tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu. Along the trekking routes, the rooms are simply basic with cozy 2 beds with a nice mattress. However we recommend you take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu. Common toilets are available and on a sharing basis. Heating is only available in the dining area.

Question: What kind of food can I expect on the high passes climb?

Answer: All lodges in Manaslu circuit trekking, have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, rice, bread, soups, and vegetables.

Likewise, dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day and Lunch will be provided on the way to the next place where you hike.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along high passes trek lodge basis?

Answer: Most of the Manaslu guest houses offer warm hot showers on pay.

Question: How has the Manaslu circuit trek permit cost?

Answer: Around Manaslu trek is a restricted region in Nepal. So, you will need a special restricted area permit that cost USD 100 per person per week [spring season], or USD 75 [Autumn season]. As the place is under a controlled region in Nepal, each and every trekker go through a registered trek agency. If you have booked your high pass trek as a full board package or partial-service trekking tour, you will have no worries about permits and other legal formalities. Two trekkers are compulsory for the trek to obtain a hiking permit and we at Gokyo Treks Nepal trekking agency do care for everything.

Question: How cold are Manaslu and Annapurna hiking in December?

Answer: Roughly a trek around Manaslu + Annapurna during December is a quiet adventure as the temperature can get as low as -8.8 degrees C in Samdo village or in Thorong la. If you trek higher up, the temperature gets as low as -16 degrees in Larkya La and Thorong la pass which is almost white alps. So check the latest mountain weather forecast and you should pack all the necessary gear accordingly. Book an experience mountain trek guide if you want to make your winter treks a successful ascend.

Question: How do I get drinking water en route?

Answer: You can buy bottled mineral water to drink but we advise against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. Thus, we suggest you buy either safe drinking water or buy water purification AQUA tablets and purify the normal water. Normal water is available almost everywhere en route.

Question: Is tipping a must for porters and guides?

Your Guide and porters are a central motivation behind why you got an opportunity to feel something not many can have. Aside from managing and conveying your necessities and being aware of your health, they need to see you joyfully succeed more than anybody like family, and help you effectively complete the trek securely. Along these lines, your tips reflect appreciation towards them. A tip is a prescribed culture for guides and porters in Nepal as a motion of gratefulness and they expect highly

Question: Would I be able to purchase Annapurna high passes trekking gear in Nepal?.

Gokyo Treks and Expedition organization will acquaint with many shops auctioning knock-off gear in Kathmandu. You can likewise trade those gears at the knock-off spots however be certain you keep the receipt securely. In addition, you can lease the required gears in Thamel at gears house if you wish to take them along with you.

Question: Can I use credit cards in trek?.

Answer: No! So, far for the trek, you need to have cash Nepali rupees to maintain your daily expenses. Credit cards work only in the bigger city areas in Nepal.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to adjust last-minute bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Nepal.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?.

Answer: On the lodge trek, there will be more chances to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters!

Question: Are there any communication facilities on express high passes trek?.

Answer: Sometimes, you can get telephone services. we recommend you buy a local NTC sim card.

Question: Who will carry my luggage around the Manaslu trek?.

Answer: Each guest will have roughly 11 kilos weights of their backpack as we guess. And to transfer them we provide porters. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, each of our porters carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests = 1 porter basis.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: When walking in the mountains, the distance you cover each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you have to be prepared to walk for roughly about 5 hours each day.

Question: Is it possible to hire a trekking guide for a popular pass trek in Nepal?.

Answer: Yes of course you can hire a professional trek guide and required porters with Gokyo treks agency. Larke pass at Manaslu Trek without a guide is not possible as the area from Jagat to Bimthang is declared a restricted region. You cannot travel as an individual or a solo trekker; you need to be accompanied by one government-authorized license holder guide at the very least. We can also help with documentation to obtain the trekking permits if you wish.

Question: Do I need walking poles?

Answer: It is better to hike with outdoor walking poles. Learn how to use light trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are just recommended but not compulsory.

Question: Is internet access accessible on the trek route?

Yes. Better to purchase a sky SIM CARD before your departure from Kathmandu. You can utilize 3G Internet nearly up to Sama gompa. Furthermore, most guesthouses offer Wi-Fi, for a little charge.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.