Manaslu · Challenging
Manaslu Circuit
The serious trekkers’ alternative to Everest and Annapurna, wilder, less crowded, and permit-controlled.
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Manaslu Circuit
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Route read
Soti Khola to Larkya La
A longer wilder line where the remote valley structure and Larkya approach read clearly in relief. Destination focus: Larkya La at 5,160m, the circuit’s signature pass and one of its most important guided mountain days.
Route progress
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Completed
~77 km
Total route
Elevation profile
↑ 2,270 m
Elevation gain
↓ 3,120 m
Max elevation
Current leg
Soti Khola to Jagat
Est. distance
Stage type
Duration
16 days
Max altitude
5,160m
Best seasons
Mar-May · Oct-Nov
Starting rate
$2,790+
Permits and access
Permits
Restricted Area Permit, MCAP, ACAP, Licensed guide required
Access
Private jeep approach and exit
Stay style
Kathmandu hotel + upgraded teahouse logistics + permit handling