- Duration
- 11 days
- Grade
- Easy to moderate
- Accommodation
- Tea-house lodges
- Maximum height
- Larke Pass, 5,106 m
- Itinerary
- 11 days
- Section
- Manaslu and Ganesh Himal
About the trail
Manaslu Circuit Trek
- Key sites covered: Arughat, Machhekhola, Jagat, Philim, Bihi, Lho, Shyala, Shamagaon, Samdogaon, Dharmashala, Larke Pass, Bhimthang, Dharapani, Tal, Besisahar
Highlights
- Circumnavigating Mount Manaslu, the eighth highest peak in the world, through remote villages, pristine forests and high mountain passes
- Crossing the challenging Larkya La Pass (5,106 m), with panoramic views of Himlung Himal (7,126 m) and the Annapurna range
- Diverse landscapes, from lush subtropical forests and terraced fields to high alpine meadows and barren, rocky terrain
- Rich culture and traditions of the Tibetan (Nubri) and Gurung communities in traditional villages
- Remote and less crowded than other popular treks in Nepal
- Manaslu Conservation Area, home to diverse flora and fauna
- Ancient monasteries, including the famous Pungen Gompa
Itinerary
Day by day
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Day 01
Drive to Arughat and Machhe Khola
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Day 02
Trek to Jagat (1,354m)
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Day 03
Trek to Philim and Deng (1,886m)
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Day 04
Trek to Bihi and Ghap (2,103m)
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Day 05
Trek to Lho (3,185m)
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Day 06
Trek to Shyala and Samagaon (3,532m)
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Day 07
Trek to Manaslu Base Camp (4,846m) and back to Samagaon
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Day 08
Trek to Samdo (3,875m) and Dharmashala (4,480m)
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Day 09
Trek to Bhimtang (3,745m) over Larkya La Pass (5,140m)
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Day 10
Trek to Gowa (2,260m)
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Day 11
Trek to Dharapani (1,945m) and drive to Kathmandu by jeep or bus