We all must have heard about the Manaslu Circuit trek, right? If not, then we will inform you about the Manaslu Circuit Trek. In today’s world, everyone wants to travel and trek to relax their mind and soul. It makes sense to be in this crowded world and think of peace. But to trek and travel, also you need to have a less crowded route for inner peace, yes? Manaslu circuit trek is the kind of trek that will provide you with inner peace and is a less crowded route.
The Manaslu Circuit trek has become famous these days for its remote trail and its difficulty level. Manaslu Circuit trek lies within the Manaslu Conservation area of Nepal. Hence, the circuit trek falls under the restricted area of Nepal. This means that you cannot trek solo in the Manaslu Circuit Trek. You must have a partner to trek in the region.
Manaslu Circuit Trek Difficulty
The Manaslu Circuit trek is difficult in terms of walking and altitude. You will cover a total distance of around 177 kilometers—that’s a lot. You will walk around 15-20 kilometers every day. This means that you need to walk around 6-7 hours daily or sometimes even more. It depends on your itinerary and the pace of your walk.
In order to walk this much, you must have a good level of fitness. You must exercise regularly for a month before starting the Manaslu Circuit Trek. A normal person with no prior experience in trekking might find it difficult to trek in the region.
Also, the weather of the Manaslu region is unpredictable which will even make your trek difficulty higher than normal. It might rain or snow in any time since it lies in the high altitude.
You will trek to the highest point on the circuit, which is Larkya La Pass, which is situated at an altitude of 5106 meters. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is very prone to altitude sickness. There is a gradual ascent in the altitude, which will make it a bit difficult for you to adapt to such an altitude. So, to reduce altitude sickness in the Manaslu circuit trek, you must carry some anti-altitude sickness medicines like acetazolamide, which is also known as Diamox. It is always advisable to listen to your guide and inform them of any difficulties or discomfort.
How difficult is it to get a teahouse in Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Well, the Manaslu Circuit trek lies in a remote region of Nepal, and there is limited availability of physical resources. But still, the government and the locals built a teahouse for the trekkers’ comfort. Before 2015, the Manaslu Circuit trek used to be a campaign type of trek since there was no such teahouse as it is nowadays. Even today, people can rely on the campaign trek, but if you choose comfort, the teahouse would be perfect for you.
But still, the number of teahouses at each stop in the Manaslu Circuit Trek is limited. So, during the peak season, the teahouses are packed with trekkers. The peak season for the Manaslu Circuit Trek is autumn and spring. As the weather and the temperature are perfect during these seasons, people prefer it a lot.
You need to pre-book during these peak seasons in the Manaslu Circuit Trek. If there is no pre-booking done, you will stay at the one-stop before or after the stop you thought you would stay.
But in Dharmasala, the situation is different. You will stay in a shared room. If the rooms are booked and not available, you will sleep in the dining room, tent camps, or every place where sleeping is possible.
