Round Manaslu (Circuit) Trek
All journeys

Nepal · Trekking & Adventure

The wild circuit the Annapurna once was

15 daysUp to 5,106 mChallenging2–15 people (restricted area: min 2)Group Join / Fixed DepartureFrom US$ 1,650 pp

Trip overview

The journey

The Manaslu Circuit is what trekkers mean when they ask for 'the Annapurna thirty years ago': a complete circuit of the world's eighth-highest mountain through the deep gorge of the Budhi Gandaki, Tibetan-influenced villages like Samagaon and Samdo, and over the prayer-flagged crest of Larkya La at 5,106 m. Restricted-area rules keep numbers low — you trek with a licensed guide in a group of at least two.

Trip highlights

  • Cross Larkya La (5,106 m)
  • Manaslu's east face from Samagaon
  • Tibetan Buddhist villages of the upper valley
  • Budhi Gandaki gorge — days of dramatic river country
  • Side hike to Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa
  • A fraction of the Annapurna's foot traffic

Detailed itinerary

Tap any day to expand it. Timings and overnights can be tailored — this is the shape we recommend.

Day 1

Arrive Kathmandu

  • Transfer to hotel, briefing.

Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals:

Day 2

Permit preparation / free day or short sightseeing in Kathmandu.

  • Free day for trek preparation and shopping.

Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B

Day 3

Drive Kathmandu → Machha Khola (900–930 m, 8–10 hours via Arughat/Soti Khola).

  • Overnight Machha Khola.

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

Day 4

Trek Machha Khola → Jagat (1,340–1,410 m, 6–8 hours, 20–22 km). River valley, suspension bridges.

  • First permit checkpoint.

Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

Day 5

Trek Jagat → Deng (1,800–1,860 m, 6–8 hours, 18–20 km). Gorge scenery, growing Tibetan influence.

    Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

    Day 6

    Trek Deng → Namrung (2,630 m; 6–7 hours, 18–19 km). Opening views of Manaslu, mani walls, and chortens.

      Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

      Day 7

      Trek Namrung → Samagaon / Sama Gaun (3,530 m, 5–7 hours). Via Lho or Shyala; enter the Nubri Valley.

        Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

        Day 8

        Acclimatisation day at Samagaon. Side hike to Pungyen Gompa, Birendra Lake, or toward Manaslu Base Camp (optional high point ~4,400–4,800 m).

          Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

          Day 9

          Trek Samagaon → Samdo (3,860 m; 3–5 hours, ~8–10 km). Last major village before the pass.

            Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

            Day 10

            Trek Samdo → Dharamsala / Larkya Phedi (4,460 m, 3–5 hours). Short day for rest before the pass.

              Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

              Day 11

              Cross Larkya La (5,106–5,160 m) → Bimthang (3,590–3,720 m). Long, hard day (8–11 hours, 15–18 km). Early start (pre-dawn), steep ascent then long descent.

              • Prayer flags and panoramic views at the pass.

              Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

              Day 12

              Trek Bimthang → Tilje or Dharapani (1,860–2,300 m, 6–8 hours). Descent into the Annapurna region.

              • Join the Annapurna trail and drive out, 3 hours + drive

              Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L, D

              Day 13

              Trek or jeep to Dharapani / further, then drive toward Besisahar.

                Overnight: Guest House/LodgeMeals: B, L & D

                Day 14

                Drive Besisahar → Kathmandu (6–9 hours).

                  Overnight: Hotel in KathmanduMeals: B

                  Day 15

                  Departure from Kathmandu

                  • Airport transfer or onward extension

                  Overnight: —Meals: B

                  Fixed Departures 2026 / 2027

                  Price
                  US$ 1,650

                  per person · minimum 2 people

                  Join a fixed departure at the published price, or ask us to run the same route privately on your own dates.

                  Request a private departure
                  Departure dateStatus
                  22 Sep 2026AvailableEnquire →
                  06 Oct 2026GuaranteedEnquire →
                  27 Oct 2026AvailableEnquire →

                  Showing 3 departures in 2026 · 5 across all years.

                  What's included

                  Included

                  • All ground transport including jeep stages
                  • Manaslu restricted-area permit, MCAP and ACAP
                  • Experienced English-speaking licensed guide
                  • Porter service (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
                  • Accommodation as per itinerary
                  • All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
                  • First-aid kit and emergency support
                  • Government taxes and service charges

                  Not included

                  • International flights
                  • Nepal visa fees
                  • Travel insurance (mandatory — must cover high-altitude trekking)
                  • Personal trekking gear and clothing
                  • Tips for guide and porters
                  • Extra meals and drinks in Kathmandu
                  • Any costs arising from flight cancellations or itinerary changes due to weather

                  Important information

                  Fitness level

                  Good physical fitness required. Daily walking 5–9 hours.

                  Acclimatisation

                  Built-in rest days for safety, following a conservative ascent profile.

                  Travel insurance

                  Mandatory. Must cover helicopter evacuation up to 6,000 m.

                  Packing list

                  A full packing list is sent with your booking confirmation.

                  Altitude considerations

                  Your guide monitors wellbeing daily and can adjust the schedule when needed.

                  Traveller reviews

                  Traveller reviews are being collected

                  We publish only verified feedback from travellers who have actually made this journey, so this space stays empty until those reviews arrive. Ask us and we will gladly put you in touch with guests who have done the Round Manaslu (Circuit) Trek — or if you have travelled with us, we would love your story here.

                  Share your storyAsk about past travellers

                  Travelled with us?

                  Write about the Round Manaslu (Circuit) Trek and we will add it here once we have checked it came from a real guest.

                  Ready to begin your Nepal journey?

                  Contact us for a free consultation or request a customized private itinerary.

                  Book This TripRequest Private DepartureAsk a Question

                  [email protected] · +977 9841 778 069 (WhatsApp)

                  Similar tours

                  More from Nepal

                  All Nepal journeys →
                  Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with Heli Return
                  Nepal · Trekking & AdventureGroup joinPrivate01
                  10 Days4600 mChallenging

                  Ama Dablam Base Camp Trek with Heli Return

                  This is a scenic and relatively short trek in the Everest (Khumbu) region that takes you to the base of one of the most beautiful mountains in the world — Ama Dablam (6,812 m). Adding a helicopter return eliminates the long walk back, saves time and energy, and offers spectacular aerial views of the Himalayas.

                  • Up-close views of the iconic pyramid-shaped Ama Dablam
                  Indicative from
                  US$ 1,400
                  per person
                  View journey