Manaslu Circuit Trek 2026 – Local Experts in Nepal

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Featured Trips

Our most popular Manaslu routes, from the 11-day short trek to the full circuit over the Larkya La (5,106 m).

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The Manaslu Base Camp Trek takes you to the foot of the world's 8th highest...

Manaslu Region 16 Days

~~$1610~~ $1260

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Manaslu Circuit Trek (Larkya La Pass 5106M)

The Manaslu Short Trek takes you around Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), the world's eighth-highest peak,...

Manaslu Region 11 Days

~~$1100~~ $799

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The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a 14-day guided teahouse trek around Mount Manaslu (8,163 m),...

Manaslu Region 14 Days

~~$1195~~ $975

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Experience the trek like never before, Tsum Valley Trek in Nepal takes you on an...

Manaslu Region 17 Days

~~$1430~~ $1040

The Manaslu Luxury Trek is our most comfortable way to walk the full Manaslu Circuit...

Manaslu Region 16 Days

$2790

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Budget Manaslu Trek (Larkya La Pass 5106M)

The Manaslu Budget Trek takes you around Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m), the world's eighth-highest peak,...

Manaslu Region 14 Days

~~$799~~ $649

Plan Your Trek

Manaslu Circuit Trek: What to Expect

The Manaslu Circuit is a 177 km teahouse trek around Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the world's eighth-highest mountain, in Nepal's Gorkha district. It opened to foreign trekkers in 1991 and is still far quieter than the Annapurna and Everest trails. Most itineraries take 14 days from Kathmandu: 9 walking days, 1 rest day and 2 days of driving.

14 daysKathmandu to Kathmandu

5,106 mLarkya La, highest point

177 kmAround Mt Manaslu

Moderate–hardNo climbing skills needed

Autumn & springSep–Nov and Mar–May

From $649Starting price per person

The route

You drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (930 m) and follow the Budhi Gandaki River north through rice terraces, gorges and long suspension bridges. Above Jagat the valley turns Tibetan Buddhist, with stone villages, mani walls and monasteries at Lho and Sama Gaun (3,520 m), where you take a rest day to acclimatize. From Samdo and Dharmasala (4,460 m) you cross the Larkya La (5,106 m), the high point of the trek, then descend through rhododendron forest to Bhimthang and Dharapani, where the route joins the Annapurna Circuit.

Permits and guide rules

Manaslu is a restricted area, so you need three permits: the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP) and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), because the trail exits through the Annapurna region. The RAP costs USD 75 to 100 for the first 7 days depending on the season, and each conservation permit is NPR 3,000. You must trek with a licensed guide booked through a registered agency. Since March 2026, solo travellers can get the RAP on their own without a second trekker. Our Nepal trekking permits guide has the full breakdown.

Best time to go

September to November brings clear skies and the most stable weather on the pass. It is the busiest season, and the RAP is charged at its higher rate. March to May is the second season, with rhododendrons in bloom on the lower trail. Winter brings heavy snow to the Larkya La, and the June to August monsoon can close the roads to Machha Khola and from Dharapani. Read Manaslu Circuit Trek in April for what spring is like on the trail.

How hard is it?

The trek is moderate to challenging. Walking days run 5 to 8 hours, and the pass day is the longest. You don't need climbing experience, but you should be comfortable walking several days in a row at altitude. The itinerary builds in a rest day at Sama Gaun and a short day from Samdo to Dharmasala to help your body adjust before the pass.

What it costs

Our treks start at $649 for the Budget Manaslu Trek. The standard 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek is $975 and includes your permits, a licensed guide, lodges, meals on the trek and transport from Kathmandu. The Manaslu Luxury Trek, at $2,790, uses the most comfortable lodges on the route. Message us on WhatsApp if you'd like a custom itinerary.

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Testimonials

What trekkers say about our team

Manaslu Circuit Treks is run by Core Treks Pvt. Ltd., our parent company in Kathmandu. Core Treks is rated 5.0 out of 5 from 75 reviews on TripAdvisor, all from trekkers who travelled with Core Treks.

★★★★★ 5.0 · 75 reviews on TripAdvisor

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Great experience Amazing guides Would definitely do it again with core treks
  
 
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   Joumana A 
 
 
 
 Verified An Exceptional Team and an Unforgettable Experience
A huge thank you to the company for providing us with such an amazing team of guides and porters. Gorakh and Sudeep are truly the best guides ever kind, professional, knowledgeable, and always ready to help with a genuine smile. Our porters were equally wonderful: attentive, respectful, caring, and always there to make our journey easier and more enjoyable. Their kindness, positive energy, and dedication made our Himalayan adventure even more special. Beyond their professionalism, what touched us most was their beautiful human spirit and the warmth they shared with us throughout the trek.
  
 
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   Karine C 
 
 
 
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Thank you for our guide sudip and gorag, your kindness, patience, and encouragement made this journey truly unforgettable. We’re so grateful for all your support and the beautiful memories we created together. Thank you for being part of our adventure❤️❤️🏔️🙏🏻
  
 
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   Krista R 
 
 
 
 Verified Fabulous customer service!
Nim at Core Treks was wonderful. We had planned on going on the Langtang Valley Trek before the Flood disaster took place and then weren't sure whether or not we could actually get there. The devastation along the river is horrendous. Nim was always on top of the situation and in the end we had a great trek. Cannot thank him and his staff enough for the wonderful experience.
  
 
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   Kinda K 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing experiences with great guides
It was an amazing month for me as I did 2 treks, Manaslu one and Khopra Danda, guided by 2 amazing guides Ghorak and Sudeep. No need to talk about Ghorak professionnalisme but I would like to highlight Sudeep’s positive personality, his frienfly way of approaching people, his attitude to always help and be present. Thank you so much for helping make unforgettable memories Thank you Ghorak and Sudeep
  
 
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   Bilal N 
 
 
 
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We did the Manaslu trek with a friendly guide expert and helpful sudip Thank for core trek pvt for affording friendly guide Bilal Nassour Australia
  
 
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   Lea K 
 
 
 
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Friendly guide & porters! Recommended! The hike was well guided!
  
 
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   Lina M 
 
 
 
 Verified An Exceptional Guide for an Unforgettable Himalayan Adventure! 🏔️❤️
An amazing guide and a wonderful human being! 🏔️ His professionalism, experience, patience, and constant support made my Himalayan adventure unforgettable. I felt safe, encouraged, and well taken care of throughout the journey. Thank you for being part of such an incredible experience. Highly recommended! 🙏❤️
  
 
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   Denise T 
 
 
 
 Verified Memorable journey
We did the Manaslu Trek with a very friendly guide and assistant guide, Gorak n Sudeep, their patience, guidance, assistance were very helpful and supportive. Thank u for this great adventure
  
 
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   margherita c 
 
 
 
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Langtang, Yala peak, Gosaikunda trek. Trekking bardzo dobrze zaplanowany. Bardzo bogaty w różnorodne doświadczenia od trekkingu z pięknymi widokami, wspinaczką na Yala Peak po zetknięcie z lokalną kulturą tybetańską, doskonale dobrany do moich potrzeb. Ponieważ szłam solo czułam się bardzo bezpiecznie z moim przewodnikiem Raj i porterem Baba, . Stanowiliśmy zgrany team. Pełen profesjonalizm ! Na koniec pobytu w Nepalu miła niespodzianka ze strony właściciela pana Nim.