Manaslu Circuit
A remote Himalayan circuit around Mount Manaslu.
Route overview
The Manaslu Circuit is a remote and less crowded trek around the world’s eighth-highest mountain. It offers dramatic valleys, Tibetan-influenced villages and a high mountain pass.
Trail facts
- Country
- Nepal
- Region
- Manaslu Region
- Distance
- 177 km
- Typical duration
- 14–18 days
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Elevation gain
- 5,160 m high point
- Best season
- March–May and September–November
- Trail type
- Circuit trek
Safety context
Restricted area permits and guide requirements may apply. Altitude, remoteness and weather require serious preparation.
Highlights
Remote villages, Larkya La, Himalayan scenery, cultural landscapes.
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