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Manaslu Circuit Trek — Wild Himalayas
One of the most impressive routes in Nepal around the world's eighth-highest summit, Manaslu (8,163 m). A genuine Himalayan experience without the tourist crowds.
Book Now expedition arrow_forwardTrekking the Manaslu Circuit is the ideal choice for those who have already completed classic treks like the Annapurna Circuit and want something wilder, less touristy and truly expedition-like. From the first days you travel from hot lowlands with rice terraces up through the mighty Budhi Gandaki canyon: narrow trails, suspension bridges, waterfalls and hanging villages.
The climax is an early ascent of the snowy Larkya La (5,167 m), which rewards you with panoramas of Manaslu and the mountain wall of Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Nemjung, Gyaji Kang, Kang Guru and the distant Annapurna II.
Manaslu Circuit Trek & Tsum Valley — a journey that transforms from within
There are places on Earth where people don't go just for beautiful views.
They go
to
remember something about themselves.
The Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley is one of the most remarkable journeys in the Himalayas. It is a path through ancient mountain villages, hidden monasteries and valleys where life has barely changed in hundreds of years.
From the very first days of the trek, you find yourself in a world where everything becomes quieter and deeper. The noise of cities fades away, replaced by the sounds of mountain rivers, wind in the cedar forests and the bells of yaks slowly walking along the trails.
Every day is like a new chapter:
suspension bridges over turquoise rivers, trails
along rice terraces, ancient Buddhist stupas and prayer flags fluttering in the
wind.
Tsum Valley is a special place. It is called the "hidden valley of happiness". For a
long
time it was almost completely closed to the outside world, which preserved its
unique
Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Here you'll see ancient monasteries carved into rock,
meet
monks and local people whose lives are filled with remarkable tranquillity and
simplicity.
And all around — the Himalayas.
Majestic, ancient, almost unreal.
With each day the mountains grow taller, the air cleaner, and your thoughts
clearer.
At some point, something happens that makes people return to Nepal again
and
again: a stillness appears within.
Nepal has a special energy.
It's as if inner layers are peeled away — the rush,
the
tension, the familiar roles. What remains is something real: presence, an open heart
and
a deep sense of connection with life.
This trek is not just about kilometres on the trail.
It is a journey inward.
You will greet sunrises among Himalayan peaks, drink tea in small mountain lodges, and gaze at stars in a sky that feels closer than anywhere else on Earth.
Highest point
5,167 m (Larkya La)
Duration
12 days of trekking
Group Size
6-8 people
Tour Category
Premium
checklist What's Included
Accommodation in lodges
All transfers along the route
Permits and national park entry fees
Professional guide
Accommodation in Kathmandu after the trek
block Not Included
Flights to and from Kathmandu
Meals in cafés and guesthouses on the route (avg. 30–40 $ per day)
Medical insurance (required for permit, we can help arrange it)
Nepal visa (≈ 50 $, obtained on arrival)
Personal expenses
Porter services — 25 $ per day (optional)
Tips for porter — 10–20% (optional)
Guide tips ($50 for the whole tour)
map Day-by-Day Programme
Day 1: Kathmandu → Machha Khola (930 m)
directions_car8–10 hours by jeep
Early departure from Kathmandu. Scenic but extremely atmospheric road along the Budhi Gandaki river through Arughat and Soti Khola. A day of adventure: dusty mountain road, suspension bridges and first views of deep gorges.


Day 2: Machha Khola → Jagat (1,340 m)
water6–7 hours of trekking
Trek along the river through narrow canyons and waterfalls. En route — Tatopani hot springs. A gentle altitude gain and first real feel of the Himalayas.


Day 3: Jagat → Lokpa (~2,240 m)
park6–7 hours
Entry into the Manaslu Conservation Area. The route becomes more alpine; first views of the Ganesh Himal ridge open up. The trail gradually gains altitude.


Day 4: Lokpa → Chumling (2,386 m)
hiking7–8 hours
A long and atmospheric day. Suspension bridges, descent into the Shum valley and a feeling of complete remoteness from civilisation. Real Tibetan Nepal begins here.


Day 5: Chumling → Mu Gompa (3,700 m)
temple_buddhist7–8 hours
Crossing Chhokang Paro and Nile. Visiting ancient monasteries with strong Tibetan influence. Mu Gompa is one of the most remote and spiritual monasteries in the region.


Day 6: Mu Gompa → Chumling (descent)
undo6–7 hours
Return through the picturesque Shum valley. The path is easier physically but no less impressive visually.


Day 7: Chumling → Pewa
hiking6–7 hours
Return to the main Manaslu route via Lokpa.


Day 8: Pewa → Namrung (2,630 m)
terrain6–7 hours
Passing through Deng. The landscape becomes more alpine. First close-up views of the Manaslu massif appear.


Day 9: Namrung → Samagaun (3,530 m)
landscape6–7 hours | 🏔 One of the most beautiful days
Breathtaking views of Manaslu. Tibetan villages, stone mani walls, prayer flags and a mountain landscape you will never forget.


Day 10: Samagaun → Dharamsala (4,460 m)
camping6–7 hours
Gentle altitude gain before the main challenge of the route. Preparation for crossing Larkya La Pass.


❄ Day 11: Dharamsala → Bhimthang via Larkya La (5,167 m)
ac_unit8–10 hours | ⛰ Highest point of the route
The culmination of the trek — crossing Larkya La. Panoramic views of Himlung, Kang Guru, Cheo Himal and Annapurna II. Descent into Bhimthang valley (3,720 m). A tough but incredibly beautiful day.


Day 12: Bhimthang → Pokhara
home4–5 hours of trekking + transfer
Descent through conifer forests to Dharapani. Then jeep to Pokhara or return to Kathmandu. Completion of a grand Himalayan adventure.


star Why Choose the Manaslu Circuit?
Fewer tourists than on the Annapurna Circuit
Authentic Tibetan culture
One of Nepal's most beautiful passes
Journey from subtropical lowlands to glaciers
True expedition format — the next level after classic treks
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Difficulty Level
Intermediate / High-altitude. Good physical fitness and trekking experience required. The Larkya La Pass (5,167 m) requires an early start at 3–4 am over snow.
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