Manaslu Circuit Trek in October

Do you know that the Manaslu Circuit Trek in October can be beautifully refreshed? Yes, the monsoon season has just ended leaving the skies clear and the moderate temperature makes walking comfortable. In addition, the higher elevation places can also have the well balanced weather conditions. The peak autumn season is also an ideal time to immerse into the culture of Nepalese people as it is in the middle of the two major festivals. These festivals are Dashain and Tihar. The crisp and consistent mountain vista add much more vibes in the journey. Today’s blog is about finding out the reason why Manaslu Circuit Trek in October provides best trekking experiences. At first, let’s know the ideal time to do trekking in the Manaslu region.

Ideal Time to Trek in Manaslu

The months of spring season (March – May) and months of autumn season (September – November) are ideal times to trek in Manaslu. During this time of the year, trekkers can enjoy the hassle free trekking activities without any issues of rainfall and snowfall. You can choose to trek in either of these two trekking seasons. Note down that the cost of the special restricted area permit for Manaslu Trek is about 25 $ more in autumn than in spring season. The cost is 75 $ for 7 days in spring and 100 $ for 7 days in autumn season with extra 10 $ and 15 $ for each additional days respectively. The ACAP and MCAP permit costs remain the same including the cost of the local rural municipality entry permit.

What happens if I trek Manaslu in Monsoon season?

One should know that it is not entirely impossible to do off season trekking in Manaslu region. However, you should not that the trek must provide momentous events not the chaos and hassles. If you trek in monsoon season, then expect leeches infestation, slippery trails, floods and landslides in some sections. Heavy rainfall may break the walking pattern and the skies are usually covered blocking the view of the mountains. Funnily, the monsoon season can bring lots of greenery in the trekking trail and you may see lots of waterfalls. You can find lodging and meals options but with limited choices as there are less number of visitors during this time of the year. Relish tranquility and solitude in the less crowded trekking trail.

Winter Manaslu Trek: Possibility and Difficulties

The months of winter season in Nepal are December, January, and February. Many people may wonder the possibility of doing the trek in the home of the world’s 8^th tallest mountain Mt. Manaslu during festive Christmas and New Year time. This is acceptable and fair. However, you need to understand the level of the trekking trail. During winter season, the region experiences heavy rainfall beyond places like Deng. There are lots of instances where trekkers have trekked in winter but they couldn’t trek past Samagaun or Samdo Village. It is nearly impossible to cross Larke La Pass during peak winter time. The possible snowstorm can make matter worse for trekkers. Stick to the safety first rule and choose the  Tsum Valley wtih Manaslu Trek in October or any time of spring and autumn season.

Manaslu Trek in October

The middle of the autumn season brings lots of possibilities for trekkers. Let’s discuss about the various reasons that make Manaslu Trek in October mesmerizing. From the clear skies to festive moods and from bustling trekking trail to warm temperature; this month is definitely an ideal time to do the Manaslu Crcuit Trek in Nepal.

Clear Visibility

Well, the biggest concern for high – altitude trekking up in the Himalayas is the visibility. If you are on a trek but you can’t enjoy the majestic mountain vista, then there is no point of doing the trek. The biggest pulling factor for trekking in Nepal is the sight of the mountains. Therefore, clear visibility is at the top most priority. During the Manaslu Trek in October, you can get splendid scenery of mountains from the Manasiri Himalayan range. The biggest of them all is the sight of Mount Manaslu (8163 m).

  Festive Celebrations

Everyone in Nepal becomes jolly and festive during the months of autumn season especially during October. Dashain and Tihar festivals as mentioned above lift the spirit of Nepalese people and it rub off on others as well. Know about the locals and their way of celebrating festivals. Besides trekking, you can immerse into the culture and traditions of Nepalese people during the Manaslu Trek in October.

 Clean Environment after Monsoon and Warm Temperature

Autumn season is right after monsoon season. Therefore, expect clean and green environment. The monsoon rain sweeps all the black clouds and present you the mesmerizing clear skies with crisp surrounding environment. Walking becomes easy as the day time temperature is about 10 to 15 degree Celsius and the night time average temperature is about minus 4 to 3 degree Celsius.

 Bustling Trekking Route

It is the peak trekking time. Therefore, the trail is always bustling with the trekkers, locals, porters, and trekking guides. You get lots of chances to interact with people from different parts of the world and know about them. The trail becomes global village where you find different stories and characters besides mountains. Relish the global atmosphere high in the mountains while on the Manaslu Trek in October.

 Availability of Lodging and Meals Facilities

Trekkers don’t need to worry about the availability of lodging and meals. Almost all the tea houses and eateries run in full capacity due to the influx of trekkers. The options for food and lodging are high during the peak trekking season than in the off season. All the tea houses serve similar kind of menu but with the differences in pricing. The higher you go in the trail, the more price becomes. Remember that you may have to adjust while staying overnight in Dharmasala as there are limited tea houses compared to other places. The month of October is peak season with lots of trekkers. Therefore, you may have to adjust in dining areas if the rooms are not available.

Relish the best trekking moments by doing the Manaslu Circuit Trek in October! Feel free to plan a trekking holiday in a month of your choice by contacting this blogger or the travel planners of the Nepal High Trek.