An experience I would absolutely recommend – 5 stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Before my trip, I honestly thought reviews this positive were almost impossible to write. After my experience, however, I can absolutely confirm: 5 stars out of 5, and I would wholeheartedly recommend this agency.
From the very first contact, Mr. Rabin was always available, helpful and present. This was particularly important for me, as I was travelling alone and had organised the trek independently. He answered all my questions thoroughly and patiently, both before booking and throughout the whole experience. Even during the trek and after I returned, he continued to check how I was doing and whether I needed anything. I also really enjoyed having dinner with him and sharing a few conversations – it was a lovely personal touch.
During the trek, my guide, Ramesh, was absolutely wonderful: always present, kind, helpful and genuinely caring about me and how I was feeling. He was always attentive and made me feel well looked after. His English was also very good, which made communication easy throughout the trek.
I also booked a porter, Samu, which I definitely recommend if your budget allows it. It made the experience much more enjoyable and allowed me to focus on the trail and enjoy every single moment without having to carry a heavy backpack. Samu was also fantastic: kind, helpful and, above all, always smiling. Actually, if there is one thing that never failed during this trek, it was the smiles.
I travelled towards the end of the off-season, before the main trekking season had properly started, so we met very few other trekkers and several guesthouses were still closed. Nevertheless, all the guesthouses selected for us were perfectly adequate and met my expectations, considering the conditions of the trek.
Food was another very positive surprise: I ate very well throughout the trek. I personally had no issues with drinking water, using water purification tablets.
A small practical tip: temperatures were surprisingly warm up to around 3,000 metres during my trek. I found a sleeping bag unnecessary, as all the guesthouses provided blankets. I would definitely recommend bringing your own pillowcase and sleeping bag liner for comfort and hygiene.
The Manaslu Circuit itself is simply spectacular. The landscapes constantly change: waterfalls, forests, traditional villages, local culture, monasteries and beautiful lakes. There are so many different things to experience along the way. Reaching both Manaslu Base Camp and Larke La Pass (5,106 m) was an incredible satisfaction and made all the effort absolutely worthwhile.
This is a long trek and requires good physical preparation. During the first 4–5 days, I was doing around 20 km and approximately 1,000 m of elevation gain per day. At higher altitudes, the elevation gain becomes more manageable, but the length of the trek should still be taken seriously.
I was also very happy with the hotel recommended by the agency, and I was able to arrange with them to stay there for my first two nights. The airport transfers were also included, which made the beginning and end of the trip much easier.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with my experience. The organisation, communication, guide, porter and personal attention were all excellent, but what I appreciated most was the feeling of being genuinely cared for throughout the entire journey.
If you are planning your Manaslu trek and would like to see a little more of what the experience is actually like, you can also find me on Instagram. Feel free to follow me or send me a message if you have any questions or curiosities about the trek, the preparation or my experience. I’ll be more than happy to share what I learned and help if I can!
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If I ever return to Nepal for another trek, I would absolutely book with this agency again. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐