Manaslu Circuit Accommodation: Where You Sleep Each Night, Rooms and Cost for 2027

Updated 21 October 2026. Costs checked against published sources in October 2026.

Short answer: On the Manaslu Circuit you sleep in simple teahouses every night. There are no hotels in the usual sense. Rooms are small twin rooms with thin mattresses, toilets are mostly shared, and the rooms are not heated. The beds get colder and the lodges get simpler as you climb: Samagaun (3,530 m) is the biggest village with the best choice, and Samdo (3,875 m) and Dharamsala (4,480 m) are the plainest. Our 12-day trek, with all four permits, costs USD 825 Budget, USD 1,855 Standard and USD 3,190 Luxury per person for two to four people. The route was cut by floods in September and October 2026 and is open again with extreme caution (NTNC-MCAP, 21 October), so check the current status with me before you plan.

I am Shreejan. Most Manaslu questions I get are about permits and the pass. The ones that matter just as much on the day are about where you will sleep, what you will eat and how cold you will be. This page goes night by night, using our own itinerary.

Where do you sleep each night on the Manaslu Circuit?

The heights come from our own itinerary and published trekking sources, so read them as approximate. The stop-by-stop details are in our guides to Deng and Dharamsala, the night before the pass.

What are the rooms and lodges like?

This table describes the lodges on the route in general. The costs below come from published trekking pages I checked in October 2026, and they are typical, not promised. Lodge owners and prices change from season to season.

What do rooms, showers, charging and Wi-Fi cost?

These are typical figures from agency pages, some of them undated. I could not find a reliable price in rupees. Treat everything as about that amount. On Standard and Luxury the meals are in the price, and on every tier you pay the lodge directly for hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi where they exist.

What changed after the floods?

Two floods hit the valley. The 6 September 2026 flood destroyed houses and two suspension bridges near Namrung. The Kathmandu Post reported on 12 and 14 October that the 11 October flood washed away hotels and homes along the Budhi Gandaki, which had been readied for the October season, and left trekkers stranded near Jagat. I did not find a list of which lodges were damaged. I do not list lodge names, because after the floods I cannot tell you which are standing. I will check each stop with our guides before any departure.

What should I bring for the nights?

A warm sleeping bag is the one thing I would not leave behind. The lodges give you a blanket, but at Samdo and Dharamsala it is not enough. If you do not have a bag, we lend a sleeping bag and a down jacket. Bring a liner, a head torch for the toilet at night, earplugs, a power bank and slippers. Electricity is by solar panel in many lodges, so charging may be limited, slow or paid. My full list is in the Manaslu packing list. For what the rooms are like across Nepal, read the teahouse guide.

What do the three tiers change?

On this route "luxury" is relative. There are no five-star lodges on the Manaslu trail, and I will not promise one. Luxury here means a private room as good as the village has, your own porter and better food, not a hotel. The upgrade is real, but small compared with the same tier on the Everest trail.

Is the Manaslu Circuit open now?

Yes, with extreme caution, as of 22 October 2026. A flood on 6 September 2026 cut the trail near Namrung, and a second flash flood on 11 October 2026 damaged the Soti bridge and lower road. The Manaslu Conservation Area Project (NTNC–MCAP) said on 21 October that the Manaslu Circuit over the Larke Pass is open again with extreme caution. You can drive to Machha Khola and walk on to Jagat; some sections between Khorlabesi and Salleri are still being repaired, so we walk them slowly with a licensed guide and follow local advice. Tsum Valley is open again: TAAN's safety advisory of 25 October 2026 says locals have built four new wooden bridges and repaired the trail around Sardi Khola, reopening the route to Chhekampar and Mu Gompa, and the Department of Immigration and MCAP have confirmed the permits are open. Read what happened on 11 October. For 2027 I will check the route with local guides before every departure. If you hold a booking, I will move your dates for free or switch you to another trek.

When is the best time to go?

See best time month by month for the longer version.

What does it cost in 2027?

These are the prices on the trip page today, in US dollars per person. The price falls as the group grows.

The price includes the transport, the rooms, the Manaslu restricted-area permit, the conservation-area permits, TIMS, a licensed guide and the government taxes. Standard and Luxury include meals. Budget does not include meals. Kathmandu hotels are not in any tier. A solo trekker on Standard has no porter, and the guide carries up to 10 kg. Luxury solo has a dedicated porter. For the four permits in full, read Manaslu permits explained.

Frequently asked questions

What are the teahouses like on the Manaslu Circuit? Simple family-run lodges with twin rooms, thin mattresses and mostly shared toilets. They get colder and plainer above Samagaun.

Do the rooms have heating? No. The warm place is the dining room in the evening. Bring a proper sleeping bag.

Is there Wi-Fi or phone signal? Patchy at best. Some lodges sell Wi-Fi or a local SIM can work in places, but do not rely on either. Tell family you may be out of contact for days.

Can I get a private room on the Manaslu Circuit? Yes on Standard and Luxury. On Budget, rooms are shared. In peak season, rooms in the high lodges can run out, which is another reason we book ahead.

How much does food cost on the trail? It is included on Standard and Luxury. On Budget, you pay for meals yourself and prices rise as you climb. I will give you a current figure when you write.

Is the Manaslu Circuit safe to trek in 2027? I do not run it unless the route has been checked. After the 2026 floods I will confirm the bridges and trail with our guides before every departure.

Can I trek Manaslu alone? Yes, with a licensed guide, through a registered agency. See the solo permit guide.

What insurance do I need? Cover bought at home, with helicopter evacuation, to 5,500 m. The Larkya La is 5,160 m and I round up to the next 500 m.

How do payment and cancellation work for the Manaslu Circuit?

On the Manaslu Circuit, the 10 per cent deposit is non-refundable and there is no refund if you cancel, but you can move your trip free of charge to any date within one year with at least 7 days notice for a restricted area. If we cannot run the trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf. Group size, payment and card charges are all on our deposit and rescheduling page.

What is the next step?

The full trip page is Manaslu Circuit Trek, 12 Days. Message me on WhatsApp on +977 9810351300 with your dates, group size and the cold-weather trekking you have done before. I will tell you what the route status is and whether I would go.

Written by Shreejan Simkhada, CEO of The Everest Holiday, from a family of three generations of family guides. TAAN Member #1586. WhatsApp +977 9810351300.