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This section contains all the free and independent information you will need for Manaslu circuit trekking. Know more about the packing list, map, permit, food, accommodation, a side trip, after-earthquake updates, people, transport, itinerary, and best trekking times.

Manaslu is a great teahouse trek and a good alternative to the Annapurna circuit. Magical Nepal believes that this Manaslu trek guide page will help you know whether or not the Manaslu circuit is the correct trek for you.

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Local Weather

Jun – Aug

31 ° 88 ° 19 ° 66 °

Mar – May

31 ° 88 ° 19 ° 66 °

Sep – Nov

27 ° 81 ° 15 ° 59 °

Dec – Feb

21 ° 70 ° 2 ° 36 °

Manaslu at a glance

The essentials, before you dive into the detail.

Weather — what to expect by season

Nepal has four distinct trekking seasons. Tap a month for the full guide.

Spring

Mar – May

Warm days, blooming rhododendron forests and clear mornings — the classic season. Afternoon clouds build; nights stay below freezing up high.

Mar →AprMay

Monsoon

Jun – Aug

Daily rain and lush, quiet valleys. Views come in breaks between clouds — best for rain-shadow regions and true solitude seekers.

JunJulAug

Autumn

Sep – Nov

Crystal-clear skies, stable weather and the sharpest mountain views of the year — peak trekking season on every trail.

SepOctNov

Winter

Dec – Feb

Cold, bright and wonderfully quiet. Freezing nights and snow on the high passes, but daytime skies are often flawless.

DecJanFeb

Essential planning guides

Everything you need to know before and during your trek.

Manaslu Trek PermitRead guide When is the best time to trek the Manaslu Circuit?Read guide How Difficult is it to Trek the Manaslu Circuit Trek?Read guide How Much Does the Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost in 2026/2027?Read guide Manaslu Trek Packing ListRead guide Altitude Sickness in Manaslu Region: Symptoms and PreventionRead guide Annapurna Circuit vs Manaslu Circuit (November 2025): Which Trek Should You Choose This Season?Read guide Manaslu Circuit Vs Annapurna Circuit TrekRead guide

All Manaslu guides

25 articles, organised by topic.

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Costs & permits

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Preparation

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