Region guide

Manaslu

Budhi Gandaki and Larkya La trekking region around the Manaslu massif.

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Moderate

Manaslu Circuit Trek Route

The drive from Kathmandu to Machikhola takes around 8 hours and the return drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu takes around 7 hours. The trek ascent is for 9 days, which includes two full days rest / acclimatisation which stay at the same overnight village, to the last settlement. After one day climbing up and over the high point of Larkya La at 5160m with excellent panoramic views of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru and Annapurna II, the descent is then another 3 days.

Distance0 km
Days18
High point5,106 m

Adventures

These trips use this region as the main mountain and route base.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Mansalu Circuit trek is one of finest treks in Nepal, quite remote and offering culture, scenery and great walking.

DifficultyModerate
Duration18 days
RegionManaslu

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Trailhead settlement

Machha Khola

Lower Budhi Gandaki trailhead used for many Manaslu circuit departures.

Mountain village

Samagaun

Main acclimatisation village below Manaslu on the circuit trek.