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
Numbers with altitude!
Minimum Distance: 203.16 km, Total ascent : +13,741m, Maximum elevation: Larke Pass 5153m
Trip Reports/Photos: 2023 | 2022
Map of Manaslu Circuit
Join the Manaslu 2024 team!
Date: Sep 14 – 29, 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!
Itinerary
Briefing and Orientation starting at noon.
Kathmandu to Machhakholagaon (870m) Bus Transport
Day 1, Machhakholagaon (870m) to Philim (1,565m), Distance: 25.61 km, Ascent: +2,200m, Descent: 1,485m
Day 2, Philim (1,565m) to Ripchet (2,502m), Distance: 17.06 km, Ascent: +1,765m, Descent: -833m
Day 3, Ripchet (2,502m) to Chule (3,293m), Distance: 19.77 km, Ascent: +1,314m, Descent: -523m
Day 4, Acclimatisation day
Day 5, Chule (3,293m) to Lokpha (1,907m), Distance: 28.52 km, Ascent: +927m, Descent: -2,309m
Day 6, Lokpha (1,907m) to Ghap (2,118m), Distance: 22.98 km, Ascent: +2,488m, Descent: -2,298m
Day 7, Ghap (2,118m) to Samagaon (3,517m), Distance: 24.85 km, Ascent: +1,902m, Descent: -500m
Day 8, Samagaon (3,517m) to Samdo (3,867m), Distance: 8.13 km, Ascent: +385m, Descent: -37m
Day 9, Acclimatisation day
Day 10, Samdo (3867m) to Bhimtang (3709m), Distance: 21.3 km, Ascent: +1,371m, Descent: -1,531m
Day 11, Bhimtang (3,709m) to Nache (2,195m), Distance: 23.73 km, Ascent: +881m, Descent: -2,403m
Day 12, Buffer day
Transport back to Kathmandu.
Departure Day