Cross three high Himalayan passes on a private, guided 24–26 day traverse linking Manaslu and Annapurna. Expect long days, teahouse nights, sacred villages and sustained altitude—this is a serious, culturally rich high-altitude trek.
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Morning light slices the ridgelines as a column of trekkers leaves Soti Khola and follows the Budhi Gandaki upstream. The path tightens into river gorges, opens to terraced fields, and climbs into wind-swept high camps where prayer flags stitch the sky. On this 24–26 day itinerary you cross three 5,000m-plus passes—Larkya La, Kang La and Thorong La—so every day oscillates between human-scale villages and the raw geometry of the high Himalaya.
Difficulty
difficult
Duration
24–26 days
Fitness Level
High level of endurance and prior multi-day trekking experience; able to carry a daypack for 6–9 hour walks at altitude.
Wildlife
History
The route links traditional Tibetan-Buddhist cultural zones and historic trade routes; many villages retain mani walls, chortens and century-old monastery practices.
Conservation
Manaslu is a restricted area to limit visitor numbers; practice carry-in/carry-out waste rules and respect local water and wood resources to reduce impact.
Reserve your spot on the Manaslu Annapurna Three Pass Private Guided Trek today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Build altitude fitness
Train with repeated long uphill hikes and overnight climbs to 2,500–3,000 m to prepare your cardiovascular system for sustained gains.
Layer for temperature swings
Bring breathable base layers plus an insulated mid and windproof shell—temperatures can range from warm village afternoons to frigid pass mornings.
Pace your ascent
Follow the itinerary’s acclimatization days—skip summit-style pushing on consecutive high days to reduce AMS risk.
Cash & SIM etiquette
ATMs are rare en route; carry Nepali rupees and a local SIM for coordination and emergency calls.
4-season sleeping bag (–10°C rated)
Keeps you warm in teahouses and at high camps where temperatures drop below freezing.
winter
Layered clothing system (base, insulating, shell)
Flexibility for large diurnal temperature swings from valleys to passes.
Lightweight crampons and ice axe (seasonal)
Useful for icy conditions on passes during shoulder and winter seasons.
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Trekking poles
Reduce knee strain on long descents and provide balance on scree and moraine.