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The 15 Best Manaslu Circuit Treks

42 tours  ·  from $366 a head

A restricted-area circuit that needs a permit, a licensed guide and two weeks, and rewards all three with a pass at 5,106m and a fraction of the Annapurna traffic. These 15 include the permit costs and say where the jeep days start.

Manaslu Circuit Trek - Days 2 and 3: Forest trails, Jagat, Philim, and Deng
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Manaslu Circuit Trek

1.Manaslu Circuit Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · from $1,190Our pick

Take a 17-day guided Manaslu Circuit Trek from Kathmandu with airport transfers, public transport, mountain lodging, meals, and permits included. The route suits fit hikers seeking quieter Himalayan trails, Hindu and Buddhist culture, and serious altitude. Guides named in past bookings include Dinesh and Binod, while Rajesh handles trip planning.

“We absolutely LOVED our Manaslu Circuit trek with Nepal Trekking Experts. Rajesh patiently answered all of our questions before we arrived in Nepal and made sure we understood everything clearly. The day before we left on our trek, we had a Read more”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek - Days 2 and 3: Forest trails, Jagat, Philim, and Deng
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Manaslu Circuit Trek:

2.Manaslu Circuit Trek:

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $1,099

You’ll circle 8,163-meter Manaslu on a private, guide-led trek from Kathmandu. The 14-day route crosses terraced hills, Tibetan-style villages, forests, and Larkya La Pass at about 5,100 meters. Guides such as Suman, Suraj, Rajan, and Laku have led this route, with tea-house lodging, meals, permits, and airport pickup included.

“Absolute exceptional care from start to finish. All questions clearly answered before my trek. Pickup was flawless from airport after a weary day of travel. Great choice in hotels before and after stay from Anjan. Absolute best quality guide and porter (Dal and Bibash) for mRead more”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek 15 Days. - Machha Khola, Tatopani, and the Buri Gandaki valley
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Manaslu Circuit Trek (15 Days)

3.Manaslu Circuit Trek (15 Days)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $1,657

Spend 15 days hiking from Kathmandu through the Budi Gandaki Valley to Samagaon, Samdo, and Larkya La Pass. You will have a licensed guide, porters, assistant guides, permits, teahouse lodging, and airport transfers. The route is quiet and culturally distinctive, but the pass day is demanding and meals, gear, and travel insurance cost extra.

“Our Nepal trek was an amazing experience, and our guide Raj Rai was truly awesome throughout the journey. He was professional, caring, and always made sure everyone was safe and comfortable on the trail. The trek went very smoothly, Read more”

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16 Day Private Manaslu Circuit Trek from Kathmandu - Days 1 and 2: Kathmandu and Thamel
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16 Day Private Manaslu Circuit Trek from Kathmandu

4.16 Day Private Manaslu Circuit Trek from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $1,135

This private 16-day trek takes you from Kathmandu through Sotikhola, Namrung, Samagaun, and across Larkya Pass to Besisahar. Your guide manages permits, lodges, meals, transport, and safety equipment. Guides may include Kumar, Bashu, Dinesh, Prabin, or another licensed local leader, depending on availability.

“Amazing guide and porters Dinesh Prabin and Binod thought of everything for us on this trip! Really appreciated the kind and expert support X”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek - Days 2 and 3: Forest trails, Jagat, Philim, and Deng
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Manaslu Circuit Trek

5.Manaslu Circuit Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $1,900

Trek Nepal’s quieter Manaslu Circuit with Ace the Himalaya on a 15-day route from Kathmandu. You’ll cross Larkya La Pass at 5,160 meters, stay in village guesthouses, visit Samagaon and Manaslu Base Camp, and travel with a licensed guide, porter, permits, meals, and airport transfers included.

“We ended up in a private group of just 2. It was us, our guide (Sunil), and porter (Rohin)- they were great and we had fun playing cards with them in the evening. The weather didn't always cooperate but we still saw the mountains (sometimes) and had a great trek! We learned about the local culture and learned to love Dahl Baht 🤣”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 Days - Day 1: The long road to Machha Khola
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Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 Days

6.Manaslu Circuit Trek 13 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $1,400

Trek from Machha Khola through Gurung and Tibetan villages to Samagaon, Birendra Taal, Samdo, and Larkya La Pass, then descend to Besisahar. Trek Mania Nepal provides an English-speaking guide, permits, public transport, a duffel bag, map, and first-aid kit. Expect long days, basic lodging, and a moderate fitness challenge.

“We had an outstanding trekking experience with TrekMania in Nepal. Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish, and communication with Devaraj and his daughter beforehand was smooth, fast, and very professional.”

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10 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek in Larke La Pass - Day 1: The rough road to Machha Khola
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10 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek in Larke La Pass

7.10 Days Manaslu Circuit Trek in Larke La Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $1,049

You’ll trek from Machha Khola through Gurung villages, Sama Gaon, Manaslu Base Camp or Pungyen Gompa, and across 5,160-meter Larke La Pass. Guides such as Narayan and Gopal lead the route, with tea-house lodging, meals, permits, porter support, and shared transport included.

“This was the group joining tour I did with Himalayan Scenery in October. I never did such a high altitude trek, but my guide Gopal had such a gut feeling by which he always used to motivate me. I am so happy to get this trekking of Manaslu Circuit done. I am surely coming back to Nepal next year to find some more challenges and thrill in my life.”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek - Days 2 and 3: Forest trails, Jagat, Philim, and Deng
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Manaslu Circuit Trek

8.Manaslu Circuit Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $1,955

Trek through Nepal’s quieter Manaslu region with an experienced guide and porters, crossing 5,135-meter Larkya La Pass and visiting traditional villages shaped by Tibetan culture. The 19-day package includes airport pickup, four Kathmandu hotel nights, meals, teahouse lodging, permits, and transport support.

“I recently had an opportunity to trek the Manaslu Circuit with the Nepal Guide Treks team. And it has become one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life.”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek - Days 2 and 3: Forest trails, Jagat, Philim, and Deng
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Manaslu Circuit Trek

9.Manaslu Circuit Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $589

Take a 12-day private Manaslu Circuit Trek from Kathmandu with a registered local guide, permits, transport, and airport transfers included. You’ll walk from Machha Khola through Tibetan-influenced villages to Samagaun, cross Larkya La Pass at roughly 5,106 to 5,160 meters, and finish in Besisahar. Food, lodging, porter service, gear, and insurance cost extra.

“An incredible trek to manaslu circuit trek was well organised and smoothly completed. Our guide Roshan and assistants Mr. Arjun were fantastic, flexible with timings throughout the trek and very attentive.”

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Multiday Manaslu Circuit Trek - Days 1 and 2: From Kathmandu to Machha Khola and Jagat
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Multiday Manaslu Circuit Trek

10.Multiday Manaslu Circuit Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $1,200

Places Nepal Trek & Tours takes you around the Manaslu Circuit in 12 days, with local guides, permits, meals, guesthouse stays, and bus transport included. Expect Tibetan villages, monasteries, forests, high moraines, and a tough crossing of Larkya La Pass. Guides named in past trips include Kapil, Nam, Gokul, and Kopil.

“From day one when we landed on the airport to deparute date - we felt cared for and appreciated. I couldn’t imagine a trek could look like that. Beautiful views, cozy places to sleep even in totally harsh environment, very good food and a lot Read more”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek 8th Highest in the World - Day 3: The long road to Machha Khola
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Manaslu Circuit Trek 8th Highest in the World

11.Manaslu Circuit Trek 8th Highest in the World

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $1,600

You’ll circle 8,163-meter Manaslu through Buddhist villages, river valleys, high pastures, and Larkya La Pass. Adventure Glacier Treks provides airport transfers, guide, porter, permits, lodging, meals, and transport. Guides including Roshan, Dil, and Samir have been praised for careful support, but you need strong fitness and at least two trekkers.

“This is a local family-run company. From the very beginning, they were very attentive and made everything easy for us. They offered the trek at the best price I could find.”

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Private 12-Day Manaslu Circuit Trekking in Kathmandu - Day 1: A long road to Machhakhola
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Private 12-Day Manaslu Circuit Trekking in Kathmandu

12.Private 12-Day Manaslu Circuit Trekking in Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $960

Take a private 12-day Manaslu Circuit trek from Kathmandu with a guide and porters. You will cross Larkya La at about 5,106 to 5,160 meters, visit Sama Gaon and Pung Gyen Gompa, and pass Gurung and Tibetan-style villages. The package includes permits, transport, meals, lodging during the trek, and emergency evacuation assistance.

“We did the Manaslu circuit trekking in our private small group: a porter, a guide, my two adult sons and me. We expected a challenging trip, and it was! From Europe we contacted Nepal Alternative Treks & Expeditions and the company took caRead more”

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Dancing in the Manaslu Circuit Trek - Day 2: Maccha Khola, Tatopani, and Jagat
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Dancing in the Manaslu Circuit Trek

13.Dancing in the Manaslu Circuit Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,390

This 12-day private trek circles Mount Manaslu with an English-speaking guide, full-board meals, permits, lodge rooms, and transport from Kathmandu. Expect river gorges, Tibetan-style villages, monasteries, hot springs, and the demanding 5,100-meter Larkya La crossing. Guides may include Bijaya, Tenji, Lakpa, or Krishna, depending on your departure.

“The entire trekking (Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek) was a life-experience!”

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Manaslu Circuit Trek 15 Days. - Machha Khola, Tatopani, and the Buri Gandaki valley
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Manaslu Circuit Trek 15 Days.

14.Manaslu Circuit Trek 15 Days.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,395

You’ll trek from Soti Khola through the Manaslu region to Larkya La Pass, then descend toward Dharapani and Kathmandu. Beyond The Limits provides airport transfers, permits, guide, porter, lodging, meals, and road transport. Guides named by the company include Kumar Neupane, Jaya Gurung, Dipendra, and DB, though you should confirm your guide before departure.

“We walked the Tsum Valley and Manaslu circuit with this company and they were exceptional. Our guide Kumar was very experienced, safety conscious, well organised and consultative. The porters were delightful and keen to ensure we had a Read more”

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14 Days Private Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal - Key points to know before booking
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14 Days Private Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal

15.14 Days Private Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $1,800

This private 14-day trek follows the Manaslu Circuit from Kathmandu to Soti Khola, across Larkya La Pass, and down to Dharapani. You get airport pickup, private guiding, transport, lodge stays, meals, and help with the high-altitude route. Ask about guide options such as Prem Dahal, praised for careful, personal support.

“This year we did another trek with the great Heaven Himalaya trekking company (last year I trekked in the Everest Region for 24 days, the Annapurna Region with a friend for 8 days and did an Upper Mustang Jeep tour with them for 12 days - all Read more”

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