Packages for Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu, and Nar Phu Valley Treks 2025/2026

We talk about trekking packages for 2025/2026 in Nepal. Three epic treks: Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake (10 days), Manaslu Circuit (10 days), and Nar Phu Valley (13 days). All Adventure comes with a permit, guide, meals, and lodging. They make it easy for you, including tea-house stays, food, porters if needed, and a clear itinerary. The Manaslu Circuit is wild and raw.  Packages include cost and comforts depending. The best weather and seasons are spring and autumn.

Tips for beginners and practical info are included so you can go safe. The article has a flow that feels human, bad grammar but clear meaning, and short and long sentences mixed. Let’s dive into package details, then beginner tips, then practical info.

Annapurna Circuit Trek with Tilicho Lake – 10 Days (Short Package)

offers the Annapurna circuit trek with tilicho lake short trek of 10 days. They are short, but you still see almost everything in the longer 16-day version. You get nine nights of accommodation (including one in Kathmandu) and three meals daily: 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners. You get hot drinks like tea, coffee, and ginger-lemon; meals like Tibetan breads, porridge, muesli, noodles, Dal Bhat, pizza, burgers, steaks, etc.; and twin-sharing rooms with attached baths are sometimes available in Manang and Muktinath. Electricity, internet, and hot-water showers are available for a few dollars.

So packages include meals, lodging, transport by jeep, and permits, but extra services like internet or hot showers are your own expense. That’s the vibe.

Manaslu Circuit Trek – 10 Days

The Manaslu circuit treks 10 days, though normally people do 12-15 days. So the package is tight. From general knowledge: It starts from Arughat or Soti Khola, goes via Machha Khola, Philim, Deng, Namrung, Lho, and Samagaun, crosses Larkya La (5,106 m), then descends to Bimthang and drives out to Besisahar. You need a Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (~$70–$100/week) and a Conservation Area Permit ($30), and you must go with a registered guide.

 likely includes a guide, porter, permits, meals, lodging, and transport, but we don’t have an explicit package page. So I say that as a general expectation. The package probably includes trekking logistics, but confirmed later with the company.

Nar Phu Valley Trek – 13 Days

Nar Phu Valley Trek is 13 days. It is a remote, restricted area and requires a special permit. Go to Nar and Phu villages, cross Kang La pass, and then join the Manang or Annapurna Circuit. Based on the Adventure itinerary (as an example), it is 17 days, but ’s 13 days are compressed. In general, you start from Kathmandu, drive to Besisahar via private vehicle, and trek Dharapani, Koto, Dharamshala, Khyang, Phu, Nar, and Kang La, descend to Manang, and drive back. They include airport pick-up, permit, guide and porter, lodge and meals, medical kit, and transport.

Again, the  package is likely similar but with a shorter itinerary. So I will include a description.

Annapurna Base Camp-Mardi Himal Trek with Buddha Air – 12 Days

Annapurna-base-camp-Mardi-Himal-Trek-with-Buddha-air-12 days. You fly or drive via Buddha Air, go to Pokhara, trek through rhododendron and oak forest to Mardi Himal Base Camp (~4,500 m), then swing to Annapurna Base Camp, then return. A recent rule says foreigners must have a guide even in the Annapurna Conservation Area, but it is not always enforced.

So packages likely include Buddha Air flights, guides, porters, lodging, meals, and permits.

Highlights of All Treks (Together)

• Crossing high passes (Thorong La, Larkya La, Kang La).
• Remote villages Nar and Phu.
• World’s highest lake, Tilicho.
• Annapurna Base Camp amphitheater.
• Mardi Himal ridge, Fishtail peak view.
• Muktinath holy site.
• Local food: Dal Bhat, momo, tea.
• Culture: Tibetan, Hindu, Buddhist.
• Remote silence, crowded Annapurna, or both.

Itineraries (Approximate by Trek)

1. Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake – 10 Days

Rough days:

• Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, overnight.
• Day 2: Jeep from Kathmandu to Manang.
• Day 3: Manang—acclimatize or hike around.
• Day 4: Trek to Tilicho Base Camp.
• Day 5: Visit Tilicho Lake, return to Shree Kharka.
• Day 6: Trek to Yak Kharka.
• Day 7: Yak Kharka to Thorong Phedi.
• Day 8: Cross Thorong La Pass to Muktinath.
• Day 9: Trek/drive to the Pokhara area.
• Day 10: Return to Kathmandu.

Extra services like hot water and the internet cost a small extra.

2. Manaslu Circuit Trek – 10 Days (Condensed)

Approximate:

• Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu.
• Day 2: Drive to Soti Khola/Arughat.
• Day 3–8: Trek via Machha Khola, Philim, Deng, Namrung, Lho, and Samagaun.
• Day 9: Cross Larkya La pass.

Guided, porter, and permits included.

3. Nar Phu Valley Trek – 13 Days (Shortened)

Rough:

• Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu.
• Day 2: Sightseeing and permit prep.
• Day 3: Drive to Besisahar.
• Day 4: Trek to Dharapani.
• Day 5: Koto.
• Day 6: Dharamshala.
• Day 7: Khyang.
• Day 8: Phu village.
• Day 9: Explore Phu.
• Day 10: Nar Phedi.
• Day 11: Nar village.
• Day 12: Cross Kang La to Ngawal/Manang.
• Day 13: Drive back to Besisahar and Kathmandu.

Airport transfer, permits, a guide, a porter, and meals are included.

4. Annapurna Base Camp + Mardi Himal – 12 Days

Approx.:

• Day 1: Arriving in Kathmandu.
• Day 2: Fly to Pokhara.
• Day 3–6: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp through Dhampus, Forest Camp, Low Camp, and High Camp.
• Day 7–9: From Mardi area trek to Annapurna Base Camp via Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
• Day 10–11: Descend to Jhinu Hot Springs and then to Pokhara.
• Day 12: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu.

Guide, porter, Buddha Air flight, meals, lodging.

Packages (What’s Included) — Combined

Here is an overview in bad grammar but good sentences:

• Transportation: Jeep from Kathmandu to Manang for the Annapurna short trek; private vehicle/jeep for Nar Phu and Manaslu; Buddha Air flight for ABC/Mardi. Airport pick-up and drop-off included.
• Accommodation: Tea house/lodge twin-sharing during trek; 3-star hotels in Kathmandu or Pokhara for first/final night for some treks.
• Meals: All-inclusive full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek; typical menus mix Dal Bhat, thukpa, noodles, Tibetan breads, porridge, burgers, and pizza.
• Guide and Porter: Licensed English-speaking guide, porter (1 per 2 pax), and sometimes assistant guide.
• Permits: ACAP, TIMS for Annapurna; Manaslu Restricted Area Permit + Conservation Area Permit; Nar Phu Restricted Area Permit.
• Extras: Trekking map, duffle bag, sometimes a T-shirt, maybe hot water, and gear rentals (depends).
• Exclusions: International airfare, Nepal visa, travel insurance, personal expenses like WiFi, hot showers, battery charges, extra food or drinks, and tips.

This is a common pattern across all packages.

Tips for Beginners

• Acclimatize slowly: don’t rush. Use acclimatization days at Samagaon (Manaslu), Phu village, or the Annapurna region. Pace more than speed.
• Hire a guide: mandatory in Manaslu and Nar Phu; wise in the Annapurna Circuit. Guides know the trail, culture, signs, and altitude issues.
• Permits: Get them early. Nar Phu (RAP, ACAP, TIMS), Manaslu (RAP, MCAP, ACAP), and Annapurna (ACAP, TIMS).
• Gear smart: warm layers, waterproof jacket, sturdy boots, poles. In winter or spring, add crampons for ice.
• Hydrate & eat: drink lots, eat local dal bhat, and soups. Tea helps. Avoid heavy food before passing.
• Learn AMS symptoms: headache, nausea, and dizziness. If you show up, stop or descend.
• Insurance & plan: carry trekking insurance covering evacuation.
• Book in the best season: Spring and autumn are best. Winter (Feb) is possible, but there is a risk of snow, and lodges close.
• Respect culture: Dress modestly, ask before taking photos, and support local teahouses.

Conclusion

So, packages for Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake (10 days), Manaslu Circuit (10 days), Nar Phu Valley (13 days), and Annapurna Base Camp with Mardi Himal with Buddha Air 12 days are top for 2025/2026. They offer adventure, food, culture, and highlight mountains. Packages include main needs, guides, food, permits, and lodges. The best seasons are spring and autumn.

Nepal trekking is not only about mountains. It is people, food, culture, and moments. Each trek has a story. Nar Phu is remote, Manaslu is wild, Annapurna is famous, and Mardi Himal is quiet. You choose a package, you go, and you live the memory forever.