Tour overview

Does a more remote trek with unspoiled natural beauty appeal to you? 

The Manaslu trek is a tough one physically, with up to 7 hour days on the trail, but the rewards are immensely satisfying. You will trek through high alpine passes while being surrounded by massive snow-laden peaks, with Manaslu (world’s 8th highest) at the center soaring 8163m into the sky. The Manaslu trek is considered a tougher trek than Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp treks. You will head through Larkya La Pass (5,106m), the highest altitude on the trek, and which is believed to be the most dramatic high altitude passes in the Himalayas. Glaciers are a common sight as they slowly make their way down the mountainsides. You will be stunned at how close some of these giant peaks appear to you along the trail. Mountains, such as Mt. Himalchuli (7,893m), Mt. Ganesh Himal (7,422m), and Mt. Manaslu (8,163m) appear straight above you and appear to be within a stone’s throw away. Don’t worry; you will be well prepared for the higher altitudes with several days of acclimatization at lower altitudes.

The appeal of the Manaslu trek is due to it being “off the beaten track”, and accompanied with unspoiled scenery, culturally rich villages, biological diversity, and remote lodges/guesthouses. You will encounter both Hindu and Tibetan-style Buddhist villages with their unique architectural styles and cultures.

The real legwork begins at Soti Khola and ends at Besisahar with the trail winding its way through Budhi Gandaki Valley, across numerous rivers, to the Pungen Glacier and to the ancient Tibetan settlement at Lho. 

This trek will leave you spell-bound, spiritually enriched from encounters at the various Tibetan Buddhist and Hindu villages and have you talking about this unforgettable journey a long time after you return home. You don’t have to be super-human to complete this trek, but some preparation and a good level of fitness will make it easier. Manaslu, meaning “Mountain of the Spirit” awaits you. This is 15 days of absolute pleasure! 

You can combine the Manaslu Circuit with a trip to the secluded Tsum Valley, where time has stood-still and century-old Tibetan traditions still exist.

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