Manaslu Region
18 Days
5,106m (Larkya La Pass)
Manaslu Circuit Trek
The Manaslu Circuit is Nepal's premier wilderness trek — circumnavigating the world's 8th highest peak (8,163m) through remote valleys, authentic Tibetan villages, and over the dramatic Larkya La Pass. Far fewer trekkers than Annapurna, offering true Himalayan solitude.
Duration
18 Days
Max Altitude
5,106m (Larkya La Pass)
Technical Grade
Strenuous (Trekking)
Region
Manaslu Region
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival Kathmandu
Day 2
Drive to Soti Khola
Day 3
Soti Khola to Machha Khola
Day 4
Machha Khola to Jagat
Day 5
Jagat to Deng
Day 6
Deng to Namrung
Day 7
Namrung to Lho
Day 8
Lho to Samagaon
Day 9
Acclimatization Samagaon
Hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,400m) or Pungyen Gompa.
Day 10
Samagaon to Samdo
Day 11
Acclimatization Samdo
Hike to Tibetan border (Larkya Bazaar ruins).
Day 12
Samdo to Dharmasala
Day 13
Cross Larkya La to Bimthang
Pre-dawn start. Summit Larkya La (5,106m). Long descent.
Day 14
Bimthang to Tilije
Day 15
Tilije to Dharapani
Day 16
Drive to Besisahar, Kathmandu
Day 17
Rest Day Kathmandu
Day 18
Departure
What's Included
- • Airport transfers
- • 2 nights Kathmandu hotel
- • Kathmandu-Soti Khola drive
- • Besisahar-Kathmandu drive
- • Manaslu RAP, MCAP, ACAP permits
- • Guide (1:4)
- • Porters (1:2)
- • Teahouse accommodation
- • All trek meals
- • Guide/porter costs
What's Excluded
- • International flights
- • Nepal visa
- • Travel insurance
- • Personal gear
- • Tips
- • Extra nights
Gear & Equipment Checklist
- ["Sturdy trekking boots","Expedition down jacket","Heavy fleece","Base layers","Waterproof shell","Warm gloves + liners","Warm hat","Headlamp","Trekking poles","Gaiters"]