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A 20-day high-altitude trek along the Manaslu circuit that crosses Rupina La and stays in homestays and tea lodges. Expect long days, remote mountain scenery, and close cultural encounters with Gurung villages.
A 20-day high-altitude trek along the Manaslu circuit that crosses Rupina La and stays in homestays and tea lodges. Expect long days, remote mountain scenery, and close cultural encounters with Gurung villages.
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Operated by Osho world Adventure · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
You stand on a rough stone path as dawn slices the Manaslu range into silver and shadow. Prayer flags snap above a ridge; below, a valley folds away in terraces and river noise. Over 20 days the trail climbs from tropical riverbanks through rhododendron and bamboo into the thin, crisp air of alpine pastures before the exposed, wind-scoured Rupina La saddle at roughly 4,600–4,700 m.
challenging.
20 days.
Good aerobic fitness with prior multi-day trekking experience; comfort on steep, uneven trails and long daily distances required.
Spring (late March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most stable weather, clearer mountain views and warm daytime trekking conditions.
Yes—foreign visitors need a Manaslu permit and TIMS card; these are typically arranged by your operator before departure.
The pass involves sustained altitude (around 4,600–4,700 m) and exposed sections; hikers should be fit, use acclimatization days and travel with an experienced guide.
Accommodation is primarily tea houses and homestays—basic rooms with shared facilities; expect communal meals and simple bedding, with more comfort in Kathmandu.
The Manaslu region has long been home to Gurung and Tibetan-influenced communities; trekking access expanded for foreign visitors in the early 1990s, opening traditional routes to outsiders.
The trek passes fragile alpine ecosystems—stay on trails, pack out waste and follow permit rules; supporting homestays directs revenue to local communities and encourages sustainable tourism.
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