Manaslu Circuit Trek | 14 Days Itinerary, Cost, Larke Pass

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a 14-day journey with 10 days of walking around Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), the world’s eighth-highest mountain. The route follows the Budhi Gandaki River from Machha Khola through river gorges, forests, traditional villages, and high Himalayan valleys before crossing Larke Pass at 5,106 m.

The trek begins with a drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola, followed by the trail through Jagat, Deng, Namrung, Lho, Samagaon, Samdo and Dharamsala. Along the way, you cross suspension bridges, pass waterfalls and terraced hillsides, and walk through narrow river valleys and rocky sections.

Above Namrung, forests thin and Tibetan Buddhist influences become more visible through mani walls, prayer wheels, chortens, monasteries and stone houses. Manaslu, Himalchuli and Ngadi Chuli dominate the views as the trail approaches Samagaon.

After acclimatizing in Samagaon, the route continues to Samdo and Dharamsala before the climb to Larke Pass. At 5,106 m, the pass is the highest point of the trek. The trail then descends through Bimthang and Tilije toward Dharapani and the Marsyangdi Valley.

The trek requires a Manaslu Restricted Area Permit (RAP), Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP), and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP). A licensed guide and required group regulations also apply. We arrange the permits and paperwork before departure.

Most walking days take 5 to 7 hours, with the Larke Pass crossing taking longer. The route includes steep ascents, long walking days, cold conditions, and high-altitude terrain. Your guide monitors the group, controls the pace, and explains the following day’s route during the evening briefing.