🚐 Transport Details

Kathmandu → Arughat / Soti Khola / Machha Khola

Road drive to the trek start (rough roads in parts).

• Kathmandu → Arughat / Soti Khola: ~7–9 hours (depends on road)
• Then continue to Machha Khola (common trek start)

• Kathmandu → Arughat (local buses)
• Cheapest, slower, less comfortable

• Faster Kathmandu → Arughat / Soti Khola
• Good value for small groups

• Most comfortable option
• Best if you want flexible stops + less fatigue

• Manaslu is a restricted area trek — guide + usually minimum 2 trekkers required.
• Road conditions can be rough near Arughat / Soti Khola (especially after rain).
• Mountain weather is unpredictable — plan buffer days.