14 Days Private Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal

We would like to give our warmest recommendation to our guide, Prem Dahal.

We would like to give our warmest recommendation to our guide, Prem Dahal. We are a couple from Denmark who have long wanted to go The Manaslu Circuit. In this connection, we reached out to one of our friends who recommended Prem. They had gone to Manaslu together a few years ago and he put us in touch. From the first contact Prem has been super professional and he has been very attentive to our needs and wishes for the trip. When we arrived in Kathmandu, Prem picked us up at the airport and walked us to the hotel. Our trip started on our 3rd holiday and everything was very organized and we felt completely safe throughout the trip. Prem guided us over Larke Pass in the best way, and we are incredibly happy to have shared such a great experience with him. In connection with our return journey, Prem came to our hotel and he accompanied us to the airport and wished us a safe journey. 

Apart from organizing our trip to Manaslu, Prem has reached out and been extremely helpful throughout our 6 week journey. 

We will thus give him our warmest recommendations!

via Tripadvisor

Heaven Himalaya is THE BEST!!!

This year we did another trek with the great Heaven Himalaya trekking company (last year I trekked in the Everest Region for 24 days, the Annapurna Region with a friend for 8 days and did an Upper Mustang Jeep tour with them for 12 days - all with the Heaven Himalaya company). This fall we combined 3 treks into one 26 day trek first going into the beautiful and culturally rich Tsum Valley, then did the Manaslu Circuit over the Larke La and finished with the Annapurna Circuit. Heaven Himalaya secured the best lodging for us and thought of every detail - they managed Jeep rides and plane flights and everything in between. Everyone with the company is incredibly professional, supportive and kind. Our guides Shankar Adhikari and Babu as well as our porter Anish were exceptional and we consider them friends. We can’t thank HH enough for another wonderful experience. Thank you for being such good and honest people and for running such a high quality trekking company.

via Tripadvisor

Manaslu circuit

I left at the beginning of May to do the Manaslu tour trek solo with guide and porter. My trek was well organized from start to finish and the best lodges were reserved for me. I always felt safe and appreciated the flexibility of being able to reduce my trek duration from 14 days to 12 days by walking more hours during the day. I thank Heaven Himalaya for allowing me to live this incredible experience. I highly recommend!

Response from the operator: Merci beaucoup pour vos aimables mots après votre trek autour du Manaslu avec Heaven Himalaya. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié notre organisation, les lodges sélectionnés et notre flexibilité. Nous espérons vous revoir pour de nouvelles aventures himalayennes ! Meilleures salutations, L'équipe de Heaven Himalaya

via Tripadvisor (translated)

A fantastic well organised beautiful trip

The Manaslu Circuit trip was everything and more than we wanted. We asked for a quieter trip but still to see the majesty of Nepal and that is exactly what Heaven Himalaya provided. They made the trip so easy. Everything was organised, smooth and stress free. The guide and the porter were kind, friendly and knowledgeable. They arranged the best accommodation and food possible each day. Also heaven Himalaya helped us easily change itineraries slightly to encompass extra side trips during our stay. Would highly recommend using them if you want an all encompassing wonderful experience.

Response from the operator: Dear Adam and Karin, Thank you for taking the time to share your incredible experience with Heaven Himalaya! We're thrilled to hear that the Manaslu Circuit trip exceeded your expectations and provided the quiet and majestic Nepal experience you were seeking. Creating a smooth, stress-free journey is our priority, and we're delighted to know that everything was organized to your satisfaction. Your kind words about our guide, porter, and their knowledge, friendliness, and kindness are truly appreciated. Ensuring the best accommodation and food each day is part of our commitment to delivering an outstanding experience. We're pleased that our flexibility in adjusting the itinerary to include extra side trips added to the overall enjoyment of your stay. Thank you for recommending us! We'd be honored to welcome you back for another wonderful adventure whenever you're ready. If you have any further feedback or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out. Warm regards, Heaven Himalaya Team

via Tripadvisor

Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley - the best possible trekking experience

We booked our trek about three months before the trek itself, and throughout the process Ramhari and Sanjeev were extremely helpful and patient with our endless questions. We opted for the Tsum Valley extension to the Manaslu Trek, as we wanted a more remote and less populated route (locals and trekkers). We could not be more delighted with our trek and the whole Nepal experience which Heaven Himalaya arranged for us. Having followed the guidance on the excellent HH website, our kit weighed about 20kg (for the porter) plus our own small backpacks (of about 5kg each). I can offer tips on what to take / not to take if anyone wishes. We got on really well with our guide, Dipak, and our porter, Babu, and between all of us we discussed modifications to the planned itinerary so that we had minimal 'resting' days. This meant that we covered the ground a lot quicker than planned, and Babu had to work extra hard, but he and Dipak were excellent throughout, showing true professionalism, admirable flexibility and great humour in all situations. All of our modifications to the itinerary were subject to satisfactory acclimatisation: we were fine, but this wasn't the case for some trekkers, and Dipak was careful to ensure that we didn't try to do anything which we were not ready for. The trek itself was like nothing else, especially the Tsum Valley. It was like stepping into a bygone era, and it was a real privilege to be able to travel and live for a short while in the land of these Tibetan-descended people. Their friendliness and hospitality was faultless, and we enjoyed sights and experiences which are very rare these days. Unlike the Tsum Valley (which is an out-and-back excursion), the Manaslu circuit is walked by (almost) all trekkers in an anti-clockwise direction, so we only met tourists when we were overtaking them or at the Tea Houses, which meant that it felt even more remote. Throughout the trek, the scenery and landscape were surprisingly varied, and included forest, valleys, plains, farmland and lots of boulder-strewn tracks. Several landslides provided potentially dangerous crossings, but our guide was very careful to ensure they were crossed as safely as possible. A particular treat was the number and variety of animals, from domestic dogs and chickens to mules, ponies, cattle, oxen and yaks, plus some bonuses such as vultures, Wild Blue Sheep, Wild Goats, various monkeys and lizards, and thousands of butterflies. Bizarrely, the busiest place was the lodge on the night before the Larka La Pass crossing: there is only one 'guest house' and so everyone has to stay there. It was an early start for the crossing (0500 set-off for us, and we were last to leave), and the trekking was tough. This was the one day on which Dipak insisted that we walk at his pace, due to the risks from oxygen shortage at 5000m. For the first time, we could not have gone faster if we'd wanted to.... it was quite hard work: a few dizzy spells and minor headaches were our worst symptoms, but some people really suffered. (Succumbing to AMS is almost entirely random..... two porters from other groups had to turn back at 4000m). We would highly recommend Heaven Himalaya, our Guide Dipak and our Porter Babu. Everyone had the perfect balance of professionalism, hard work and great humour, which meant that the trek went exactly as we wished. As a bonus, our rapid pace meant that we had a few days in Pokhara after the trek, and we would thoroughly recommend the city (far better than Kathmandu) if you can spare a few days after your trek.

Response from the operator: Dear Iain and Amanda, We're sincerely grateful for your detailed and glowing review of your trek with Heaven Himalaya! It warms our hearts to know that Ramhari, Sanjeev, Dipak, and Babu played key roles in ensuring your trek to the Manaslu and Tsum Valley was an unforgettable experience. Your commendation of the team's professionalism, patience, and adaptability reflects our commitment to providing a seamless and tailored trekking experience. We are delighted that the Tsum Valley extension offered you the remote and less populated route you desired, and your insights into packing and acclimatization will undoubtedly benefit future trekkers. The picturesque landscapes, diverse wildlife, and unique cultural experiences you encountered on the trek, especially in the Tsum Valley, paint a vivid picture of the beauty that Nepal has to offer. We're thrilled to hear that Dipak's careful guidance and Babu's hard work contributed to making your journey both safe and enjoyable. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we're honored to have been part of your trekking adventure. Thank you for choosing Heaven Himalaya. If you have any more tips or insights to share, or if there's anything else we can assist you with, please feel free to reach out. We hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future. Warm regards, Ram and the Entire Heaven Himalaya Team

via Tripadvisor