Manaslu Circuit & Tsum Valley Trek
Manaslu, Nepal
Duration
18 days
Max Group
undefined people
Rating
4.86/5
Meets At
About This Expedition
The Manaslu Circuit is Nepal's finest off-the-beaten-track mega-trek — a full loop around the world's eighth highest mountain (8,163m) crossing the dramatic Larkya La Pass at 5,106m. The optional Tsum Valley extension unlocks a hidden sacred Himalayan valley with its rare culture and ancient monasteries, untouched by mass tourism.
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
195km (121 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
14 (2 hotel, 12 teahouse)
Highlights
- Cross Larkya La Pass at 5,106m — one of Nepal's highest and most dramatic
- Complete loop around Manaslu (8,163m) — world's 8th highest mountain
- Explore the hidden sacred Tsum Valley with its rare culture
- Visit ancient Mu Gompa monastery, one of Nepal's most remote
- Hike to Manaslu Base Camp beneath a towering 8,000m giant
Where you'll sleep
3-star hotel · Private bathroom · WiFi · Breakfast included
Twin rooms with bedding provided · Facilities become more basic in Tsum Valley · Shared bathrooms · Meals cooked fresh daily
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 £1,799. 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 £1,840 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.