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

Sharon and Sara (Class of MFP ’23) on the way to Bhimtang

Numbers with altitude!

Minimum Distance: 203.16 km, Total ascent : +13,741m, Maximum elevation: Larke Pass 5153m

Trip Reports/Photos: 2024 | 2023 | 2022 

                                                                                                Map of Manaslu Circuit


Team Yeti on Larke La (5,153m) during Manaslu Fastpack 2023

Join the Manaslu 2025 team!

Date: Oct 11-26, 2025

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

Participation limited to 10 members.

Cost: $2,775. All inclusive, including a $250 deposit through Stripe (the rest due within 30 days).

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Elevation profile for Manaslu (Tsum Variation) Circuit

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