14 daysEverest
Everest Base Camp Trek
The classic Khumbu trail to Everest Base Camp, paced for acclimatization with Sherpa-led guiding from Kathmandu.
Manaslu
Manaslu Circuit Trek
A restricted-area circuit around Manaslu for trekkers who want fewer crowds than Annapurna.
Manaslu is the circuit people choose after they have seen the classic trails. It requires a restricted-area permit and a licensed guide — both of which we arrange in Kathmandu before departure.
The trail follows the Budhi Gandaki, crosses Larke La, and finishes toward the Annapurna side. Expect long days and a genuine sense of remoteness.
Larke La reaches 5,160 m; the circuit is typically 14–18 days and 150+ km. Manaslu is a restricted area — a special permit, licensed guide, and minimum group rules apply. We file paperwork in Kathmandu before your start date.
Itinerary
Day 1–2Drive to the trail
Leave Kathmandu for Soti Khola and start walking.
Day 3–9Budhi Gandaki to Samagaon
Villages, a rest day, and views of Manaslu.
Day 10–12Larke La
Cross the pass and descend.
Day 13–16Exit and return
Walk out and drive back via Besisahar.
Includes
- Restricted area permit
- Guide and porters
- Transfers
- Lodging and breakfasts
Excludes
- Lunches and dinners
- Special permits for large groups, arranged before departure
Permits
- Manaslu restricted area permit
- Manaslu Conservation Area Permit
- ACAP
- TIMS
Packing notes
- Four-season sleeping bag
- Gaiters
- Warm gloves
Questions
Can I trek Manaslu without a guide?
No. The restricted area requires a licensed guide and a minimum group size set by the permit rules.
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Ask about Manaslu Circuit Trek
Share your dates and group size. We will confirm season, flights, and whether this route fits.