The Manaslu Circuit Trek cost depends on factors like the trekking season, group size, services included (guides, porters, accommodations), and your preferences. Below is a breakdown of typical costs of Manaslu circuit trek with syarang gumba:
1. Total Estimated Cost (Per Person)
For a 14–16 day trek:
- Budget Trekking: $700–$1,000 (using public transport, basic tea houses, no porters).
- Comfortable Trekking: $1,200–$1,600 (private transport, guide and porter, better meals/accommodations).
- Luxury Trekking: $2,000+ (premium services and amenities).
2. Guide and Porter Costs
- Licensed Guide: $25–$35 per day (including their food, accommodation, and insurance).
- Porter: $15–$25 per day (carries up to 20–25kg).
- Guide-porter: ~$30 per day (acts as both).
3. Transportation Costs
- Kathmandu to Soti Khola (starting point):
- Public bus: $10–$15 per person (7–9 hours).
- Private jeep: $150–$200 (split among 4–6 people).
- Besisahar to Kathmandu (return):
- Public bus: $10–$15 per person.
- Private jeep: $120–$180.
4. Accommodation Costs
- Tea houses/lodges: $5–$10 per night (basic room with shared bathroom).
- Higher altitudes: Costs may increase slightly due to limited availability.
5. Food and Drinks
- Meals: $6–$10 per meal (tea houses serve dal bhat, noodles, momos, etc.).
- Estimated daily cost: $20–$30.
- Drinks:
- Tea/coffee: $1–$3 per cup.
- Bottled water: $1–$4 (increasing with altitude).
- Refilling water with purification tablets is cheaper.
6. Miscellaneous Costs
- Trekking gear rental: $1–$10/day for items like sleeping bags or down jackets.
- Wi-Fi and charging: $2–$5 per use at tea houses.