Manaslu region trekking is a trekking region in western Nepal built around Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 meters. The main route, the Manaslu Circuit Trek, goes through the Manaslu Conservation Area and crosses the Larkya La Pass at 5,106 meters, with close-up views of Manaslu, Himlung, and Cheo Himal. If you want to see more, the Tsum Valley with Manaslu Circuit Trek joins both areas into one trip. The Tsum Valley Trek on its own takes you into a quiet Buddhist valley near the Tibet border, with old monasteries, mani walls, and small villages.
The best time to trek here is spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November), when the trails are dry and the mountain views are clear. This is a restricted area, so you cannot trek here alone. You need a licensed guide and three permits: the Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP), and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP), since part of the route passes through Annapurna Conservation Area too. Thamel Travel and Tours handles all these permits for you along with guides, lodging, and the full trip plan, whether you choose the Manaslu Circuit Trek, Tsum Valley Trek, or the combined route.
