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Manaslu is a trekking region of Nepal, with routes of 12–18 days that climb to 5,106 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for treks here on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 106 per person over 14 days when four trekkers share, against USD 423 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Mar–May, Oct–Nov. This is a restricted area, so a licensed guide hired through a registered agency is part of the permit, and the whole group travels on one agency permit. Open trips for this route are listed below, with start month, group size and spots left. Last verified: October 19, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sources:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

12–18 days · up to 5,106 m. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Upcoming departures: Nov 2026

Manaslu
Days
12–18
Highest point
5,106 m
Starts from
Kathmandu
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Required for foreigners
Best seasons
Mar–May · Oct–Nov

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Open departures for Manaslu, grouped by month. Exact dates and names are shared after you join.

Cost per person: November 2026

Per-person estimate for a group of 5

Licensed guideNPR 48,600 shared by 5
NPR 9,720
Room and food
NPR 30,000
Transport (shared)
NPR 25,750
Permits
NPR 200
Buffer (10%)
NPR 6,567
Per person
NPR 72,237

Saves NPR 42,768 (37%) compared with going alone (NPR 115,005).

Assumes 5 trekkers, a licensed guide, no porter and a 10% buffer. Estimates only; fees change.

November 2026NPR 72,237 · 15 spots left
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Manaslu Circuit Trek, 14 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 110,440≈ $824

That's 42% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 153,087

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 56,700
  • 2 porters × NPR 38,500NPR 77,000
  • 1 private jeep × NPR 51,500NPR 51,500

NPR 185,200 ÷ 4 people = NPR 46,300 eachNPR 46,300

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 57,400
  • PermitsNPR 35,470
  • 10% bufferNPR 13,917

= Total per personNPR 153,087

  • Licensed guideNPR 56,700 → NPR 14,175
  • 2 porters × NPR 38,500NPR 38,500 → NPR 19,250
  • 1 private jeep × NPR 51,500NPR 51,500 → NPR 12,875

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Best months to find a partner

Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Manaslu

Guide cost per person for 14 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 30. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 423—USD 1,236
2 trekkersUSD 212USD 212USD 832
3 trekkersUSD 141USD 282USD 698
4 trekkersUSD 106USD 317USD 630

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 19, 2026.

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Partner tips for Manaslu

  • Manaslu is a restricted area, so the whole group travels under one agency permit with a licensed guide. Everyone must be on the same dates, so agree them before applying.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Manaslu a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.

Manaslu: questions trekkers ask

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Reported since 22 March 2026: a single trekker can apply for a restricted-area permit, but the guide and agency are still required. Confirm with your agency. Manaslu is a restricted area, so a licensed guide and a permit issued through a registered agency are still required. Trekking with partners splits those costs.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 14,175 each instead of NPR 56,700 alone (estimate, mid-range, 14 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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