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A remote 16‑day trek around Manaslu that culminates at Larkya La (≈5,106 m), passing traditional Gurung and Tibetan villages, glaciers, and high alpine passes. Ideal for fit trekkers who want fewer crowds and authentic teahouse nights.
A remote 16‑day trek around Manaslu that culminates at Larkya La (≈5,106 m), passing traditional Gurung and Tibetan villages, glaciers, and high alpine passes. Ideal for fit trekkers who want fewer crowds and authentic teahouse nights.
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The morning air on the Manaslu Circuit bites with alpine clarity as trekkers leave Machha Khola and follow the Budhi Gandaki upstream. Mixed forests close in, terraces step down the valley, and the river keeps time—sometimes daring you with thunder, sometimes coaxing you with clear pools. Over 16 days the route threads through Gurung and Tibetan-influenced villages, skirts glaciers, and climbs to the exposed saddle of Larkya La (≈5,106 m), where the panorama opens onto Manaslu, Himalchuli and Ganesh Himal.
challenging.
16 days.
Trekking fitness with endurance for consecutive 5–10 hour days; good cardiovascular health and prior altitude experience recommended.
Yes. Trekkers require the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit plus a Restricted Area Permit (special permit) and TIMS; guides usually arrange these but carry originals on the trek.
Larkya La is the trek’s highest and toughest section at about 5,106 m—expect early starts, steep scree and possible snow; good acclimatization and steady pace are essential.
Yes — most nights are spent in teahouses or guesthouses up to Samdo/Dharamsala, though services thin above 4,000 m and comfort is basic.
Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Sep–Nov) offer the most reliable weather and best visibility; monsoon and winter bring risky conditions on the high pass.
The Manaslu region opened to foreign trekkers in 1992; its trail follows old trade and pastoral routes linking Nepal and Tibet and preserves strong Buddhist and Gurung cultural influences.
The area lies within the Manaslu Conservation Area; minimize waste, stick to established trails and support local teahouses to keep economic benefits in the valley.
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