What kind of gear do I need to bring, as in, how cold is it going to be at the top and during the whole trek (i am going around 15 march)?

I am doing a solo travel in Nepal so to get in contact with people i want to travel with a group preferably of more or less the same age as me (22), is that possible and if not, can you tell me a bit about the people that do the trek?

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12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trekking

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Operator: Nepal Social Treks
Hiking & Trekking: Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 9
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Kathmandu to Machha Khola
Start point
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (pick up from your Hotel In Kathmandu , 07:00 - 07:30)
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Landmarks
Budhi Gandaki River
Manaslu Region
Day 2
Machha Khola to Jagat
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Jagat with permit checking at Manaslu Conservation Area entrance
Landmarks
Manaslu Conservation Area
Day 3
Jagat to Deng
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Deng
Landmarks
Nubri Valley
Day 4
Deng to Namrung
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Namrung
Day 5
Namrung to Lho
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Lho
Landmarks
Mount Manaslu
Day 6
Lho to Samagaun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Samagaun
Landmarks
Nubri Valley
Day 7
Samagaun
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Active acclimatization hikes at Samagaun
Day 8
Samagaun to Samdo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Samdo
Day 9
Samdo to Dharamsala
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dharamsala
Day 10
Dharamsala to Bimthang
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Bimthang via Larke La Pass
Landmarks
Larke La Pass
Day 11
Bimthang to Dharapani
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Trek to Dharapani
Landmarks
Annapurna Circuit
Day 12
Dharapani to Kathmandu
End point
Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Drop off your hotel)
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

Landmarks
Budhi Gandaki River
Manaslu Region

Landmarks
Manaslu Conservation Area

Landmarks
Nubri Valley

Landmarks
Mount Manaslu

Landmarks
Nubri Valley

Landmarks
Larke La Pass

Landmarks
Annapurna Circuit

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Belinda
Asked on January 14th, 2026
What kind of gear do I need to bring, as in, how cold is it going to be at the top and during the whole trek (i am going around 15 march)?
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  Belinda
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  I am doing a solo travel in Nepal so to get in contact with people i want to travel with a group preferably of more or less the same age as me (22), is that possible and if not, can you tell me a bit about the people that do the trek?
- B
  Belinda
  Traveler•Written January 2026
  How hard is it physically? I do work out regularly but do not have that much experience with hiking in the mountains as of yet.
- Nepal Social TreksOperator•Written January 2026
  In mid-March, temperatures at lower elevations are pleasant, but it will be very cold at higher altitudes, especially at the Larkya La Pass, where temperatures can drop well below freezing. You will need high-quality thermal layers, a down jacket, trekking boots, and a warm sleeping bag. We can provide a detailed packing list.
- Nepal Social TreksOperator•Written January 2026
  As you are traveling solo, we can look into pairing you with an existing group. While we cannot guarantee an exact age match of 22, the Manaslu trek attracts a diverse range of adventurous travelers, including many in their 20s and 30s.
- Nepal Social TreksOperator•Written January 2026
  The trek is considered challenging. Since you work out regularly, you have a good foundation, but we recommend focusing on cardiovascular endurance and leg strength training before your arrival to prepare for the long hiking days and steep ascents.

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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Nepal. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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12 Days Manaslu Circuit Trekking

Itinerary

Kathmandu to Machha Khola

Machha Khola to Jagat

Included Activities

Jagat to Deng

Included Activities

Deng to Namrung

Included Activities

Namrung to Lho

Included Activities

Lho to Samagaun

Included Activities

Samagaun

Included Activities

Samagaun to Samdo

Included Activities

Samdo to Dharamsala

Included Activities

Dharamsala to Bimthang

Included Activities

Bimthang to Dharapani

Included Activities

Dharapani to Kathmandu

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