Yes. Manaslu is a restricted area, so you must trek with a licensed guide booked through a registered agency like ours. Since March 2026, solo travellers can get the Restricted Area Permit without a second trekker, so you can book a private trek with just you and your guide.

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. We arrange all three in Kathmandu before you leave.

September to November brings clear skies and the most stable weather on the Larkya La 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 pass, and the June to August monsoon can close the roads to Machha Khola and from Dharapani.

It is moderate to challenging. Walking days run 5 to 8 hours, and the day over the Larkya La Pass (5,106 m) is the longest. You don't need climbing experience, but you should be comfortable walking several days in a row.

Our classic Manaslu Circuit Trek is 14 days from arrival to departure: 9 walking days, 1 acclimatization day and 2 driving days. The Manaslu Short Trek takes 11 days, and adding the Tsum Valley makes it 17 to 24 days.

You travel by jeep or bus from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (930 m), where the walking starts. The trek ends at Dharapani, and you drive back to Kathmandu from there. Both drives are included; a private vehicle both ways costs extra.

Yes. You can store the bags you don't need on the trail at our office in Thamel free of charge, and collect them when you are back in Kathmandu.

Yes. Our office is on JP Road in Thamel, Kathmandu, open Sunday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed Saturday). You can also reach us any time on WhatsApp at +977 9851179975.