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Manaslu Circuit
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Manaslu regionfrom $1,590

Manaslu Circuit

· 17 days5,130mChallengingMar–mid Jun · Oct–mid Dec

Overview

Set in the Himalaya west of Kathmandu, Manaslu is one of the least-trekked places in Nepal — a remote area with undisturbed culture and vegetation. The circuit is named after the world's 8th-highest mountain, Manaslu (8,156m). It is a fresh trekking paradise with far fewer trekkers than Everest, Annapurna or Langtang. On the way you pass old villages where most people are originally from Tibet; most are Buddhist, and you'll see old monasteries along the way. October and November bring very colourful vegetation and may be the best time to trek, while April and May are also a good season, when the rhododendron is in bloom.

Duration
17 days
Difficulty
Challenging · 3.5 / 5
Max altitude
5,130m
Best season
Mar–mid Jun · Oct–mid Dec
On the trail
6 hours on average, 7–8 hours on some days
Group size
Max 8
Start / end
Kathmandu bus station → Pokhara or Kathmandu bus station
From
$1,590*

* Indicative price — send an inquiry for a confirmed quote for your dates and group size.

Trek highlights

Trek next to the world's eighth-highest mountain, Manaslu (8,156m), and its glacier
Cross the Larkya La Pass (5,130m) between Larkya Peak (6,219m) and Cheo Himal (6,820m)
Old villages, cultural introduction, and meeting the old Tibetan descendants
Views of Himalchuli (7,893m), Nagdi Chuli (7,879m), Himlung (7,126m) and Annapurna II (7,937m)
Little trekked, so the nature and culture remain undisturbed — among the best trails in Nepal

Elevation profile

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Day by day

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Our representative meets you at the airport and briefs you on the activities during your stay in Nepal. Overnight in a hotel.

Difficulty
Challenging
Best season
Mar–mid Jun · Oct–mid Dec
Clear skies, stable weather and the finest mountain views.

What's included

Accommodation in twin-share BB plan basis in Kathmandu
Kathmandu international airport arrival & departure transfer by private comfortable car
Transportation by local bus from Kathmandu to Arughat and Jagat to Kathmandu (private jeeps available in the client's interest; $100 to reserve from Jagat to Beshishar)
Guide and porter for the trek
All official document process charges including Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, Manaslu Conservation Permit and TIMS card for trekking
Insurance, transportation, wages, equipment and all meals & lodges for the trekking staff
First-aid kit box (for normal treatment only)
Government taxes & other applicable fees

Not included

×International airfare to and from your country
×Nepal visa entry fee (please bring 5 passport photos)
×Travel & health insurance — emergency helicopter rescue insurance (most recommended)
×Extra accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early return from trekking than scheduled itinerary
×Teahouse lodges during trekking days, and meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for guests on trek
×Any kind of drinks during trekking — alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, boiled & mineral water, beverages, tea and desserts
×Tips for guide & porter after completing the trek
×Hot showers and battery charging (available on trek at extra cost, or free in some lodges)
×Unforeseen costs such as flight cancellation or delay, sickness on trek, and helicopter rescue
×Costs due to bad weather or anything else outside our control
×Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry, internet and bar bills
×Jeep from Kathmandu to Soti Khola and Beshishar to Kathmandu (reserving Kathmandu to Beshishar costs $200 one-way)

Equipment checklist

Accommodation

Teahouses and lodges on the trail, plus a 2-star hotel in Kathmandu for 3 nights. Hotel upgrades available in the client's interest.

Gallery

Everest Base Camp at sunrise
Ridge line, Khumbu
Base camp at dusk
Khumbu glacier
Annapurna Sanctuary
Trail through rhododendron forest

Frequently asked

Traveller reviews

★★★★★

The most meaningful two weeks of my life. Bhuwan made a hard trek feel safe and joyful – I never wanted to leave.

🇺🇸 Sarah M.
Everest Base Camp
★★★★★

Faultless from the first email. Small group, gorgeous lodges, and a guide who felt like family by day three.

🇬🇧 James & Kate
Annapurna Base Camp
★★★★★

As a solo traveller I felt completely looked after. Real Nepal, real people, zero tourist traps.

🇩🇪 Lena F.
Langtang Valley
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