Hiring Professional Guide for Manaslu Trek

Sample Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Arughat (525 m)–Soti Khola (700 m) 7-8 Hours. There are 4-5 lodges.
Day 02: Trek to Machha Khola (887 m), 6-7 hours. Road building work is on.  Several lodges at Machha Khola.
Day 03: Trek to Jagat (1345 m), 7 hours. Good lodges there.
Day 04: Trek to Deng (1860), 6–7 Hours. There were two good lodges.
Day 05: Trek to Namrung (2600 m), 7 hours. Several descend lodges with WiFi service.
Day 06: Trek to Lho Village (3180 m) 4 Hours. Good lodges are available there.
Day 07: Trek to Samagaon (3520 m). 3-4 hours walk. Several lodges are available.
Day 08: Rest and acclimatization day. Explore around and relax or hike to Pungyen Gompa / Manaslu Base Camp.
Day 09: Trek to Samdo (3860 m), 3-hour walk. Some reasonable lodges.
Day 10: Trek to Dharma Saala (4460 m). 4 hour trek. Two basic lodges are available.
Day 11: Trek to Bimthang (3750m) via Larke La (5135m). Many good lodges.
Day 12: Trek to Goa (2560 m) 6 Hours. Many good lodges.
Day 13: Trek to Chyamje 6-7 Hours. Many good lodges.
Day 14: Drive to Besi sahar and connect drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara according to your choice.

View  of Mt. Manaslu (8163 meter) and a Buddhist Entrance gate at Lho Village (3180 m)

How much does it cost to hire a guide for Manaslu trek? 

Of course, this question arises in every trekker’s mind when they plan to hire a best guide to Manaslu. Yes; as per most of the website information, usually the Nepal trekking guide hire cost is between 25 and 35 US dollars, depending on the quality and experience of your guide. Some guides are so highly educated that your guide can explain about history, culture, religion, geography, wildlife and vegetation in better language skills; they demand a high wage as they have vast knowledge of trekking needs along with other basic guiding knowledge such as trekking routes, first aid training, and handling a critical situation just in case of emergency. 

And in general, hiring a licensed trekking guide costs USD 25–30 a day. Porter guide cost is USD 20 to 23 a day. The price includes their fees, meals and accommodations. You will be charged USD 55 - 75 per pax as a company service charge to legalize your trekking with us and insure your trekking crew. 

The list of local trekking guides for the Manaslu Trek.

View of Mount Manaslu from Pungyen Gompa, which is a full-day excursion from Sama Gaun

How much does the Manaslu Trek Permit cost? 

Manaslu trekking permit is only obtained through a government-approved trekking agency in Nepal, and trekking with an approved guide is compulsory as per Department of State Law. There must be a minimum of two foreign trekkers in the group to get permits issued. 

Manaslu trek permit cost vary as per season

Autumn (Sept - November) USD 100.00 per person for first week and USD 15.00 per person each extra day after 7 days.
Winter (December - February) USD 75.00 for 7 days per adult, and after 7 days: USD 10.00 per person. 
Spring (March - May): same rate as in winter season
Summer (June - August) same rate as in winter. 

You will need two extra permits, one of which is the ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Entrance Permit. NPR 3000.00 per person
MCAP (Manaslu Conservation Area Project) entrance permit. NPR 3000.00 per person. 

If you are making 7-8 days side trip to Tsum Valley

It will cost USD 40 / person / week for the months of September to November and USD 30 / person / week for the months of December to August. Beyond 7 days, it costs USD 7 / day / person.

Final say, do we arrange a hassle-free budget package trip to Manaslu? Yes, we do. Click here for more about the inclusive package.