Go around Mt. Manaslu (8,163 metres), the eighth highest mountain in the world! 


One of the best treks, a great blend between mountains, people and culture 

Visit remote Hinang Monastery, explore Manaslu Base Camp, optional hike to Nepal/Tibet border

End the journey overlapping the legendary Annapurna Circuit

                             View of Birendra Lake and Budi Gandaki valley on the way to Manaslu base camp.

Numbers with altitude!

Minimum Distance: 212 km, Total ascent : +8108m, Maximum elevation: Larke Pass 5134m

Trip Reports/Photos: 2023 | 2022 

                                                                                                Map of Manaslu Circuit


Join the Manaslu 2024 team!

Date: May 2 – 17, 2024

16 days in total including orientation and departure. 11 days on trail including 2 acclimatization days.

Participation limited to 10 members.

Cost: $2,570. All inclusive, including $250 deposit through your UltraSignup registration (the rest due within 30 days). Register through UltraSignup!

 

Manaslu Fast Pack Elevation Profile

Itinerary

Briefing and Orientation starting at noon.

Kathmandu to Arughat (524m) Bus Transport.

Day 1, Arughat (524m) to Machhakholagaon (862m), Distance: 29.07km, Elevation gain: +2172m, Elevation loss: -1841m

Day 2, Machhakholagaon (862m) to Jagat (1,330m), Distance: 19.36km Elevation gain: +1512m, Elevation loss: -1037m

Day 3, Jagat (1,330m) to Deng (1880m), Distance: 20.63km, Elevation gain: +2407m, Elevation loss: -1855m

Day 4, Deng (1880m) to Hinang Gumba (3123m), Distance: 25.31km, Elevation gain: +2285m, Elevation loss: -1042m

Day 5, Acclimatisation day

Day 6, Hinang Gumba (3123m) to Samagaon (3514m), Distance: 22.5km Elevation gain: +1468m, Elevation loss: -1077m

Day 7, Samagaon (3514m) to Samdo (3862m), Distance: 8.2km, Elevation gain: +421m, Elevation loss: -77m

Day 8, Acclimatisation day

Day 9, Samdo (3862m) to Bhimtang (3709m) via Larke Pass 5134m, Distance: 21.28km, Elevation gain: +1408m, Elevation loss: -1557m

Day 10, Bhimtang (3709m) to Tal (1672m), Distance: 29.55km Elevation gain: +778m, Elevation loss: -2823m

Day 11, Tal (1672m) to Besisahar (797m), Distance: 35.66km, Elevation gain: +1755m, Elevation loss: -2616m

Day 12, Buffer day

Transport back to Kathmandu.

Departure Day