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Chautari Trails

Manaslu Circuit

Fifteen days around the world's eighth-highest mountain, up the Budhi Gandaki gorge and over the Larkya La at 5,106 m. A restricted area: permits need at least two trekkers.

Duration
15 days
Highest point
5,106 m
Difficulty
Challenging
Group size
up to 10
Best months
Sep, Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May
Region
Manaslu मनास्लु

From, per person in a group of 2–4US$1,650

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For demonstration, not for trip planning. Altitudes, walking times and permit rules here are illustrative. Check current conditions with a licensed agency before you travel.

The trekयात्रा

Manaslu is what the Annapurna Circuit was before the road: a long walk up a river gorge into Tibetan-Buddhist villages, with far fewer trekkers.

It is a restricted area. Permits are issued only to groups of two or more with a licensed guide, which our fixed departures arrange for you.

Highlights

  • The Larkya La, 5,106 m
  • Samagaun and the view of Manaslu
  • The Budhi Gandaki gorge and its suspension bridges
  • Far fewer trekkers than Everest or Annapurna

Day by dayदिनचर्या

  1. Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, permits

    Kathmandu

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: dinner. Night: Hotel in Kathmandu.

    Bring your passport: the restricted area permit is issued in person.

  2. Day 2: Drive to Machha Khola

    Kathmandu to Machha Kholaमाछाखोला

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    930 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

    A long day by jeep.

  3. Day 3: To Jagat

    Machha Khola to Jagatजगत

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    22 km
    Sleep at
    1,340 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  4. Day 4: To Deng

    Jagat to Dengडेङ

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    20 km
    Sleep at
    1,860 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  5. Day 5: To Namrung

    Deng to Namrungनाम्रुङ

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    19 km
    Sleep at
    2,630 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  6. Day 6: To Lho

    Namrung to Lhoल्हो

    Walking
    4 h
    Distance
    10 km
    Sleep at
    3,180 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  7. Day 7: To Samagaun

    Lho to Samagaunसामागाउँ

    Walking
    3 h
    Distance
    8 km
    Sleep at
    3,530 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  8. Day 8: Acclimatisation day at Samagaun

    Samagaun

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    10 km
    Sleep at
    3,530 m
    Highest
    4,400 m

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

    Up towards Manaslu Base Camp past Birendra Tal.

  9. Day 9: To Samdo

    Samagaun to Samdoसामदो

    Walking
    3 h
    Distance
    8 km
    Sleep at
    3,860 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  10. Day 10: To Dharamsala

    Samdo to Dharamsalaधर्मशाला

    Walking
    4 h
    Distance
    12 km
    Sleep at
    4,460 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Basic lodge.

  11. Day 11: Over the Larkya La to Bimthang

    Dharamsala to Bimthangबिम्थाङ

    Walking
    10 h
    Distance
    24 km
    Sleep at
    3,720 m
    Highest
    5,106 m

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

    A 4 a.m. start and the hardest day of the trip.

  12. Day 12: To Tilije

    Bimthang to Tilijeतिलिचे

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    18 km
    Sleep at
    2,300 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Teahouse.

  13. Day 13: To Dharapani, drive to Besisahar

    Tilije to Besisaharबेसीशहर

    Walking
    2 h
    Distance
    6 km
    Sleep at
    760 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner. Night: Hotel in Besisahar.

  14. Day 14: Drive back to Kathmandu

    Besisahar to Kathmandu

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast. Night: Hotel in Kathmandu.

  15. Day 15: Spare day and farewell dinner

    Kathmandu

    Walking
    —
    Distance
    —
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    —

    Meals: breakfast, dinner. Night: None (trip ends after dinner).

Altitude profile

Altitude profile for Manaslu Circuit: starts at 1,400 m in Kathmandu, highest point 5,106 m on day 11 (the day ending at Bimthang), ends at 1,400 m.
Altitude by day, Manaslu Circuit
DayEnds atAltitudeHighest point
1Kathmandu1,400 m—
2Machha Khola930 m—
3Jagat1,340 m—
4Deng1,860 m—
5Namrung2,630 m—
6Lho3,180 m—
7Samagaun3,530 m—
8Samagaun3,530 m4,400 m
9Samdo3,860 m—
10Dharamsala4,460 m—
11Bimthang3,720 m5,106 m
12Tilije2,300 m—
13Besisahar760 m—
14Kathmandu1,400 m—
15Kathmandu1,400 m—

Metres above sea level, by day. The dot marks the highest point.

Departuresप्रस्थान

Groups run once 2 people have paid a deposit. Bookings close 7 days before the start.

Upcoming departures, Manaslu Circuit
StartsEndsSeats leftStatusBookPer person (2–4)
Fri 6 Nov 2026Fri 20 Nov 2026—Cancelled—US$1,650
Fri 20 Nov 2026Fri 4 Dec 202610OpenBook the departure on Fri 20 Nov 2026US$1,650
Sat 6 Mar 2027Sat 20 Mar 202710OpenBook the departure on Sat 6 Mar 2027US$1,650
Sat 20 Mar 2027Sat 3 Apr 202710OpenBook the departure on Sat 20 Mar 2027US$1,650
Tue 6 Apr 2027Tue 20 Apr 202710OpenBook the departure on Tue 6 Apr 2027US$1,650
Tue 20 Apr 2027Tue 4 May 202710OpenBook the departure on Tue 20 Apr 2027US$1,650

Price by group sizeमूल्य

The more travellers on one booking, the less each pays. A 20% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 30 days before departure.

Show prices in
Price per person by group size, in USD
Travellers on your bookingPer person
1US$2,065
2–4US$1,650
5–8US$1,550
9–10US$1,485

If you need to cancelरद्द

45 days or more before departure
Everything you have paid is refunded.
15 to 44 days before departure
The deposit is kept; anything paid above it is refunded.
Less than 15 days before departure
No refund.
If we cancel the departure
Everything you have paid is refunded.

Included

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • One porter for every two trekkers (15 kg each)
  • Teahouse lodging on the trail, twin share
  • Three meals a day on the trail
  • Trekking permits and national park fees
  • Ground transport in the itinerary
  • Restricted area permit processing
  • One night's hotel in Kathmandu

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover
  • Hot showers, charging and wifi at teahouses
  • Drinks, snacks and tips

Permits

  • Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (minimum two trekkers, licensed guide)
  • Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) for the exit via Dharapani

This is a restricted area. Permits are issued only to groups of two or more trekkers with a licensed guide, which a group departure arranges for you.

Questionsप्रश्न

Can I book on my own?

Yes. You join a group departure, which meets the two-trekker permit rule. The departure runs once it is guaranteed.

Ask about private datesसोधपुछ

Your own dates, a longer route or a bigger group: tell us and a guide will reply.