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Manaslu massif used as the hero image for the Manaslu Circuit route.
Trail

Manaslu Circuit Trek Route

Nepal · Khumbu

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.

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Route stages

Stage 1

Arrival

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
Varies
Time
Flexible

Arrival. Expect moderate difficulty, a high point near 1,400 metres.

Stage 2

Preparation / rest day / sightseeing

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
0M
Time
Flexible

Preparation / rest day / sightseeing is used as a rest and acclimatisation day. Base altitude or local high point is around 1,400 metres. Short local walks may be used if conditions and energy levels allow.

Stage 3

Kathmandu to Machha Khola

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
0M
Time
8h

This stage covers Kathmandu to Machha Khola. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 530 metres of descent, a high point near 870 metres. Typical moving time is around 8 hours.

Stage 4

Machha Khola - Jaget

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
470M
Time
7h

This stage covers Machha Khola, Jaget. Expect moderate difficulty, about 470 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,340 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.

Stage 5

Jaget - Pewa

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
520M
Time
7h

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 520 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,860 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.

Stage 6

Pewa - Ghap

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
520M
Time
6h

This stage covers Stage based from Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 520 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 2,380 metres. Typical moving time is around 6 hours.

Stage 7

Ghap - Namrung

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
800M
Time
4h

This stage covers Ghap, Namrung. Expect moderate difficulty, about 800 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,180 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Stage 8

Namrung - Shyala

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
340M
Time
7h

This stage covers Namrung, Shyala. Expect moderate difficulty, about 340 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,520 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.

Stage 9

Shyala - Samagaun

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
10M
Time
3h

This stage covers Shyala, Samagaun. Expect moderate difficulty, about 10 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 3,530 metres. Typical moving time is around 3 hours.

Stage 10

Samagaon – Rest and acclimatisation day

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
670M
Time
Flexible

Samagaon – Rest and acclimatisation day is used as a rest and acclimatisation day. Base altitude or local high point is around 4,200 metres. Short local walks may be used if conditions and energy levels allow.

Stage 11

Samagaon - Samdo

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
0M
Time
3h

This stage covers Samagaon, Samdo. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 310 metres of descent, a high point near 3,890 metres. Typical moving time is around 3 hours.

Stage 12

Samdo – acclimatisation day

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
0M
Time
Flexible

Samdo – acclimatisation day is used as a rest and acclimatisation day. Base altitude or local high point is around 3,890 metres. Short local walks may be used if conditions and energy levels allow.

Stage 13

Samdo - Dharmashala

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
570M
Time
5h

This stage covers Samdo, Dharmashala. Expect moderate difficulty, about 570 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 4,460 metres. Typical moving time is around 5 hours.

Stage 14

Dharmasala to Bimthang via Larke pass ( 5106m)

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
646M
Time
11h

This stage covers Dharmasala to Bimthang via Larke pass ( 5106m). Expect moderate difficulty, about 646 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 5,106 metres. Typical moving time is around 11 hours.

Stage 15

Bimthang - Tiliche

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
0M
Time
7h

This stage covers Bimthang, Tiliche. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 2,806 metres of descent, a high point near 2,300 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.

Stage 16

Tiliche - Besisahar

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
0M
Time
4h

This stage covers Tiliche, Besisahar. Expect moderate difficulty, about 0 metres of ascent, about 1,540 metres of descent, a high point near 760 metres. Typical moving time is around 4 hours.

Stage 17

Drive back to Kathmandu

Kathmandu to Unknown finish

Distance
Varies
Ascent
640M
Time
7h

Drive back to Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty, about 640 metres of ascent, about 0 metres of descent, a high point near 1,400 metres. Typical moving time is around 7 hours.

Stage 18

Departure

Kathmandu to Kathmandu

Distance
Varies
Ascent
Varies
Time
Flexible

This stage covers Day activity based around Kathmandu. Expect moderate difficulty.