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Nepal (Manaslu Circuit)

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The Manaslu Circuit is a remote trekking route in northern-central Nepal that circumnavigates Manaslu — the world's eighth-highest mountain at 8,163 m. The trail passes through dramatic landscapes of glaciers, alpine valleys, and traditional Tibetan-influenced villages in the Gorkha and Nubri regions, crossing the challenging Larkya La Pass at 5,106 m. Far less crowded than the Everest or Annapurna circuits, it requires a restricted-area trekking permit and a licensed guide, making it a popular choice for experienced trekkers seeking a genuine off-the-beaten-path Himalayan adventure. The route typically takes 14–18 days and offers outstanding mountain scenery alongside rich Gurung and Tibetan Buddhist culture.

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Nepal (Manaslu Circuit) · 13 days

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Self-Launched Manaslu Circuit Trek: Kathmandu to Larkya Pass Indie Style

A self-launched version of the classic 13-day Manaslu Circuit — the quieter, wilder alternative to Everest Base Camp. You'll arrange your own restricted-area permits (Manaslu RAP, MCAP and ACAP) through a registered Kathmandu agency, travel by local jeep and shared bus instead of a private transfer, sleep in teahouses along the Budhi Gandaki valley, and cross the 5,100m Larkya La without a guided group. Everything is doable solo or with a trekking partner, and you keep total flexibility on pace and acclimatisation days. Important practical note: Nepal law requires a licensed guide for restricted-area treks like Manaslu, and permits are issued only for groups of two or more trekkers. The realistic budget route is to hire a freelance licensed guide directly in Kathmandu (roughly £18–25/day, shared between two) and pair up with another trekker for the permit minimum — or join a teahouse-found partner. This itinerary assumes you do that; the cost estimate below includes permit fees, a shared guide rate, and an optional porter, but excludes flights to Nepal. Prices are approximate and vary by season and agency.

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