Manaslu Circuit Trek

Price

USD 1200

Trip Duration

16 Days

Trip Grade

Challenging

Highest Altitude

5160m

Accommodation

Tea House Lodges

Transportation

Private Jeep/Local Bus

Group Size

2-12

Best Season

Spring (March-May), Autumn (September-November)

Overview

Trip Highlights

  • Cross the dramatic Larkya La Pass (5,160m), one of the highest trekking passes in Nepal
  • Walk beneath Mt. Manaslu (8,163m), the world’s 8th highest peak
  • Explore remote Nubri and Tsum-influenced Buddhist villages rarely visited by outsiders
  • Experience a true wilderness trek with far fewer crowds than Everest or Annapurna
  • Diverse landscapes, from subtropical river valleys to high alpine desert
  • Views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Naike Peak, and the Annapurna range

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Detailed Itinerary

Trek Distance :

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Highest Altitude :

1,400m

Trek Duration :

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Meals :

Welcome Dinner

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Kathmandu. Meet the trip team, review your itinerary, and prepare your gear for the trek ahead.

Trek Distance :

135 km (drive)

Highest Altitude :

710m

Trek Duration :

7-8 hrs drive

Meals :

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drive from Kathmandu along the Prithvi Highway and local roads to Soti Khola, the starting point of the Manaslu Circuit Trek, passing terraced farmland and river valleys along the way.

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What is included in Manaslu Circuit Trek

  • All necessary permits (MCAP, ACAP, Restricted Area Permit)
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Accommodation in teahouses during the trek
  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Experienced, government-licensed trekking guide
  • Porter service (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
  • Kathmandu-Soti Khola and Dharapani-Kathmandu transportation
  • First aid medical kit

What is Excluded

  • International airfare to/from Nepal
  • Nepal entry visa fees
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal trekking gear and equipment
  • Meals in Kathmandu
  • Tips for guide and porters
  • Personal expenses (bar bills, laundry, shower, battery charging)

Recommended Packing List

  • Waterproof, windproof jacket and trekking trousers
  • Insulated down jacket for high-altitude evenings
  • Warm hat, sun hat, and buff/scarf
  • Trekking gloves (lightweight + insulated)
  • Sturdy, broken-in trekking boots and camp shoes
  • Moisture-wicking base layers and thermal underwear
  • Sleeping bag (rated to -15°C or lower, for Larkya La crossing)
  • Headlamp with spare batteries
  • Sunglasses with UV protection, sunscreen, and lip balm
  • Water bottle or hydration bladder and water purification tablets
  • First aid kit and personal medication (including Diamox for altitude)
  • Trekking poles

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is rated Challenging. It involves long daily walking hours, remote terrain, and crossing the Larkya La Pass at 5,160m, so a good level of fitness and prior trekking experience are strongly recommended.

Yes. Since the Manaslu region is a restricted area, trekkers need the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP), the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), and a Restricted Area Permit (RAP), and must trek with a licensed guide in a group of at least two people.

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