13-Day Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a premier wilderness adventure in the Nepalese Himalayas that circles Mount Manaslu (8,163 meters), the eighth-highest peak in the world. This epic route showcases dramatic shifts in landscape, beginning in lush sub-tropical lowlands flanked by terraced rice fields, winding through dense pine and rhododendron forests, and ultimately ascending into an arid, high-altitude alpine wonderland heavily influenced by Tibetan Buddhist culture. Along the way, you walk alongside the raging Budhi Gandaki River, cross suspension bridges suspended over deep gorges, and stay in authentic, remote teahouses. The ultimate physical challenge and crown jewel of the trek is conquering the Larkya La Pass at 5,106 meters, where you are rewarded with jaw-dropping, panoramic views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, and the massive Annapurna massif before dropping down into the Marsyangdi River valley.
Because this trek passes through a highly protected frontier bordering Tibet, the Government of Nepal classifies it as a restricted area. To preserve its pristine environment and fragile heritage, solo trekkers are strictly prohibited. You must travel with a minimum of two trekkers in your group and be accompanied by a licensed, registered Nepali guide. Furthermore, you are required to secure three separate permits before setting out: the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) permit, and the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit. Given the demanding daily ascents and the thin air of the high Himalayas, this trek is graded as strenuous, requiring a high level of physical fitness, proper acclimatization, and a spirit of true adventure.