Manaslu Round Trek
A remote circuit around 8,163m Manaslu, following the Budhi Gandaki valley into Tibetan-influenced country and crossing the high Larkya La.
20 days / 19 nights
Region: Manaslu
Classic trek
Difficulty: Moderate
Max Altitude: 5,135m
Overview
The Manaslu Round Trek is a classic and relatively remote Himalayan circuit. The route approaches through Arughat and the Budhi Gandaki gorge, passes quiet villages and Buddhist landscapes near the Nepal-Tibet border, then climbs into alpine terrain before crossing Larkya La at about 5,135m and descending toward the Marsyangdi valley.
Trip highlights
- ✓ Circuit of Manaslu, the world’s eighth-highest mountain
- ✓ Remote Budhi Gandaki valley and quiet villages
- ✓ Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, mani walls and prayer flags
- ✓ Cross Larkya La at about 5,135m
- ✓ Views of Himal Chuli, Manaslu, Cheo Himal and Himlung Himal