Manaslu Circuit Trek
Manaslu, Nepal
Duration
16 days
Max Group
undefined people
Rating
4.8/5
Meets At
About This Expedition
The last great Himalayan circuit trek. Circumnavigate the world's eighth highest mountain through ancient Tibetan Buddhist villages, dramatic gorges and high alpine passes that most trekkers never see. A serious adventure for experienced trekkers who want Nepal without the crowds.
Local Impact Score
Of every pound you pay, 84p stays in local communities — guides, permits, accommodation and food sourced at origin.
Hover for methodology · With big international operators, less than 40% of your payment reaches local communities.
What this trek actually involves
Total distance
177km (110 miles)
Daily walking
5–8h
Max daily ascent
1,200m
Highest point
5,160m (Larkya La Pass)
Temperature range
−15°C to +20°C
Total nights
13 (2 hotel, 11 teahouse)
Highlights
- Larkya La Pass (5,160m) — one of Nepal's great high passes
- Manaslu (8,163m) — world's 8th highest mountain close up
- Ancient Tibetan villages and monasteries
- Remote restricted area — permit required
- No crowds — raw and authentic Nepal
Where you'll sleep
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Facilities become more basic at higher altitude · Shared bathrooms · Hot water by bucket in some areas
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Insurance — what you need
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Voyana trips. Your policy must cover:
- Helicopter evacuation to 6,000m (not just 4,000m — most standard policies stop at 4,000m)
- Medical treatment and repatriation
- Trip cancellation and curtailment
- Personal liability
🇬🇧 UK travellers
True Traveller, World Nomads, Battleface
🇺🇸 US travellers
World Nomads, Ripcord, GeoBlue
🇦🇺 Australian travellers
World Nomads, Cover-More, NIB
Cost guide: approximately £60–120 for a 3-week Nepal trek policy.
Why is our price lower?+
G Adventures and Intrepid charge significantly more for similar itineraries. We charge £1,299. Here's why:
- No London or Melbourne office overhead
- No shareholder dividends
- No expensive marketing campaigns
- Our guides are not subcontracted — they're our own team
- We book accommodation directly, not through middlemen
84% of your payment goes directly to local Local communities. With the big operators, less than 38% does.
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⏰ Book at least 3 months ahead
Our small expert team guides 2 seasons per year — max 8 per group. Spring and autumn dates fill early.
Travelling with your own group?
Groups of 2 or more — and even solo travellers — can book a private departure. Same trek, same expert guides, just your people.
From £1,329 per person for groups of 6+.
What will my trek actually cost?
Full breakdown — every cost, nothing hidden.
Prices shown are estimates based on typical costs for travellers from Kingdom. Voyana's trek fee is fixed — all other costs vary by timing, airline and personal choice.