Manaslu Circuit Trek – Premium 15 days Adventure

Trip Overview

At the moment, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is Nepal’s most authentic Himalayan trekking trail with only 160KM drive from the capital city Kathmandu. In recent years, the trek has become increasingly popular among trekkers looking beyond Nepal’s busier trails. The trek is still equally accessible via Gorkha even with Aug 2026 flooding of bridge over Trishuli River in Malekhu, 60km west of Kathmandu. 

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a challenging high altitude journey around Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 m. It is known as one of the most authentic and less crowded alternatives to the Everest and Annapurna regions. The restricted area status of the region keeps the trail relatively much quieter and the culture well preserved.

The heart of the trek is the crossing of Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m, a true high altitude mountain challenge. This crossing links the remote Manaslu region to the Manang region near the Annapurna Circuit. The trek rewards you with a genuine sense of remoteness, culture, and high mountain adventure in a single journey.

Trip Detail

Itinerary Overview

This 15 day, 14 night trip circles Mount Manaslu through the remote Nubri Valley before crossing Larkya La Pass into the Manang region. You drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola and follow the Budhi Gandaki River through Jagat, Deng, Namrung, and Lho before reaching Samagaon, where you spend an acclimatization day with a side hike toward Manaslu Base Camp and Birendra Lake. From Samagaon, you continue to Samdo and Dharamsala, the last stops before the crossing of Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m, descending to Bimthang and then to Dharapani, where you rejoin the road and drive back to Kathmandu through Besisahar.

Here is a quick look at how your 15 day trek unfolds.

• Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

• Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola via Soti Khola.

• Day 3: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat.

• Day 4: Trek from Jagat to Deng.

• Day 5: Trek from Deng to Namrung.

• Day 6: Trek from Namrung to Lho.

• Day 7: Trek from Lho to Samagaon.

• Day 8: Acclimatization day in Samagaon with a side hike toward Manaslu Base Camp and Birendra Lake.

• Day 9: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo.

• Day 10: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala.

• Day 11: Cross Larkya La Pass and trek from Dharamsala to Bimthang.

• Day 12: Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani.

• Day 13: Drive from Dharapani to Kathmandu via Besisahar.

• Day 14: Leisure day in Kathmandu with farewell dinner.

• Day 15: Final departure from Kathmandu.
   

Why You Will Love This Trip

• Cross Larkya La Pass: At 5,106 m, Larkya La Pass is the highlight and the highest point of the trek, connecting the Nubri Valley to the Manang region with views of Himlung Himal and Cheo Himal.

• Circle Mount Manaslu: The route travels around Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 m, with clear views building from Namrung through Lho and Samagaon.

• Trek Through a Restricted Region: The Manaslu Conservation Area requires a special restricted area permit, keeping trekker numbers low and preserving the traditional Tibetan influenced culture of the Nubri Valley.

• Walk Through Traditional Himalayan Villages: Jagat, Deng, Namrung, Lho, Samagaon, and Samdo each reflect the mountain culture and architecture of the upper Manaslu region.

• Visit Birendra Lake and Manaslu Base Camp: The acclimatization day at Samagaon includes a side hike toward Manaslu Base Camp at around 4,800 m, passing close to Birendra Lake near the Manaslu Glacier.

• Experience a Complete High Altitude Circuit: The trek moves from the subtropical Budhi Gandaki valley to alpine terrain and glacial landscapes at the pass, then descends into the Manang region, covering a wide range of scenery in a single 15 day journey.

Altitude and Activities

The trek climbs gradually from 890 m at Machha Khola to 3,530 m at Samagaon, with an acclimatization day that includes a side hike toward Manaslu Base Camp at around 4,800 m and a visit to Birendra Lake. From Samagaon, the trail continues to Samdo and Dharamsala before crossing Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m, the highest point of the trek, and descending to Bimthang and Dharapani to close out the circuit.

Accommodation and Meals

You will spend three nights in a comfortable 3 star hotel in Kathmandu, on Day 1, Day 13, and Day 14, with daily breakfast included. During the trek, you will stay in mountain lodges and teahouses along the route, with full board meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner included from Day 2 through Day 13.