Trip Info
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Tea House / Local Lodge
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Tea House / Local Lodge
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Manaslu Restricted Area Permit, MCAP & ACAP Permit
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Kathmandu
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Spring (Mar–May) & Autumn (Sep–Nov)
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Kathmandu
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Licensed Guide (Mandatory)
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Airport Pickup & Drop Available
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30 Days Before Departure
Overview
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal’s most spectacular and less-crowded high-altitude adventures. Circling the majestic Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest mountain, this trek offers dramatic Himalayan landscapes, remote villages, and rich Tibetan-influenced culture.
Opened to trekkers in 1992, the trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River through deep gorges, lush forests, terraced farmland, and high alpine terrain before crossing the challenging Larkya La Pass (5,106 m). The region lies within the Manaslu Conservation Area, home to diverse wildlife and pristine mountain ecosystems.
Compared to the Annapurna and Everest regions, this trek remains quieter and more authentic, making it ideal for experienced trekkers seeking wilderness, culture, and high mountain adventure.
Trip Highlights
- Circuit trek around Mount Manaslu (8,163 m)
- Cross Larkya La Pass (5,106 m)
- Explore remote Nubri and Tsum-influenced villages
- Scenic Budhi Gandaki River gorge
- Tibetan Buddhist monasteries & mani walls
- Less crowded alternative to Annapurna Circuit
- Diverse landscapes from subtropical forests to glaciers
