Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of Nepal’s most spectacular and remote adventures — a complete circuit around Mount Manaslu (8,163m), the world’s eighth-highest peak. This restricted-area trek crosses the dramatic Larkya La Pass (5,160m) and offers pristine Himalayan scenery, rich Tibetan-Buddhist culture, and far fewer crowds than the popular Annapurna and Everest routes.
The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki River through deep gorges, terraced villages, and high alpine valleys before climbing to the snow-covered Larkya La. Along the way you’ll pass ancient monasteries, mani walls, and yak pastures, with close-up views of Manaslu, Himalchuli, and the Ganesh Himal range.
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| Day | Route | Altitude | Duration | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Drive Kathmandu → Soti Khola | 700m | 8–9 hr drive | Scenic highway, riverside villages |
| Day 2 | Trek Soti Khola → Machha Khola | 870m | 6–7 hr trek | Budhi Gandaki gorge, waterfalls |
| Day 3 | Machha Khola → Jagat | 1,340m | 6–7 hr trek | Entry to Manaslu Conservation Area |
| Day 4 | Jagat → Deng | 1,860m | 6–7 hr trek | Buddhist villages, mani walls |
| Day 5 | Deng → Namrung | 2,630m | 6–7 hr trek | First views of Manaslu & Himalchuli |
| Day 6 | Namrung → Samagaon | 3,530m | 6–7 hr trek | Tibetan culture, monasteries |
| Day 7 | Acclimatization day in Samagaon | 3,530m | Rest day | Optional hike to Birendra Lake |
| Day 8 | Samagaon → Samdo | 3,860m | 4–5 hr trek | Close to Tibet border, yak pastures |
| Day 9 | Acclimatization day in Samdo | 3,860m | Rest day | Optional hike to Tibetan border |
| Day 10 | Samdo → Dharmasala (Larkya Phedi) | 4,460m | 4–5 hr trek | High camp, glacier views |
| Day 11 | Cross Larkya La Pass → Bimthang | 5,160m | 8–9 hr trek | Cross highest point, panoramic peaks |
| Day 12 | Bimthang → Tilije | 2,300m | 5–6 hr trek | Descend through rhododendron forest |
| Day 13 | Tilije → Dharapani → Drive to Besisahar | 760m | 5–6 hr trek + drive | Join Annapurna Circuit trail |
| Day 14 | Drive Besisahar → Kathmandu | 1,400m | 6–7 hr drive | Return to capital |
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