Manaslu Circuit Trek
🏕️ Manaslu Circuit Trek
Duration: 14–17 days | Difficulty: Challenging | Max Altitude: 5,160m (Larkya La Pass) | Group Size: Max 10
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📜 History & Significance
The Manaslu Circuit is one of Nepal’s most spectacular and least-crowded treks, circumnavigating the world’s eighth-highest mountain, Manaslu (8,163m). The name “Manaslu” derives from the Sanskrit word “Manasa,” meaning “intellect” or “soul” — a mountain of profound spiritual significance in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
The route passes through the Manaslu Conservation Area, a restricted zone that requires a special permit, ensuring the trail remains pristine and uncrowded. The upper reaches of the circuit enter the Tsum Valley — a hidden Himalayan valley of extraordinary Tibetan Buddhist culture, ancient monasteries, and sacred pilgrimage sites that remained largely unknown to the outside world until the 1990s.
The crossing of Larkya La Pass (5,160m) is one of the most dramatic high-altitude crossings in Nepal, with sweeping views of Himlung, Cheo, Kangguru, and the Annapurna range stretching to the south.
✅ What's Included
- Manaslu Restricted Area Permit & Conservation Area permit
- TIMS card
- Teahouse accommodation throughout (twin sharing)
- All meals on trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Experienced licensed trekking guide & porter
- Kathmandu–Soti Khola transport (jeep/bus)
- Besisahar–Kathmandu transport
- Airport and hotel transfers in Kathmandu
- First aid kit & emergency support
- AryaGhat certificate of completion
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
- Day 1–2: Arrive Kathmandu – briefing & drive to Soti Khola (700m)
- Day 3–5: Trek to Jagat (1,340m) – Deng (1,860m)
- Day 6–7: Deng – Namrung (2,630m) – Lho (3,180m)
- Day 8: Lho – Samagaon (3,530m) – acclimatisation
- Day 9: Samagaon – Manaslu Base Camp (4,480m) day hike
- Day 10: Samagaon – Samdo (3,875m)
- Day 11: Samdo – Dharamsala/Larkya Base Camp (4,460m)
- Day 12: Cross Larkya La Pass (5,160m) – Bimthang (3,720m)
- Day 13–15: Bimthang – Dharapani – drive to Besisahar – Kathmandu
- Day 16–17: Buffer / departure
⭐ Customer Reviews
“Manaslu is everything Everest used to be before the crowds arrived. Raw, wild, and deeply spiritual. The Tsum Valley detour was extraordinary — like stepping back 500 years.”
— David K., USA ★★★★★
“Crossing Larkya La in a snowstorm with our incredible guide was the most intense experience of my life. He kept us safe and calm throughout. AryaGhat’s preparation was impeccable.”
— Sophie L., France ★★★★★
“The restricted permit means you have the trail almost to yourself. Birendra Lake reflecting Manaslu at sunrise — one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen.”
— Arjun M., India ★★★★★
💰 Pricing
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📧 Book This Trek
Explore one of Nepal’s last great wilderness circuits. Contact us to check availability — permits are limited.