A guide to Tsum Valley, the remote Buddhist side valley off the Manaslu trail. Covers how the route works, Mu Gompa and the main sights, Tsum permit costs by season, and whether to add it to the circuit or skip it.Read More

The Manaslu Circuit Trek needs a restricted area permit, MCAP, ACAP and a Chumnubri fee, about USD 180 per person in autumn on our 13-day route. Here is how each is charged and where they are checked on the trail.Read More

An honest guide to teahouses on the Manaslu Circuit. Covers what the rooms, food, showers, charging and Wi-Fi are like at each stop, why lodges get simpler higher up, and what to expect at Dharamsala the night before the pass.Read More

The packing mistakes that cause the most trouble on the Manaslu Circuit, and how to fix each one. Covers new boots, light sleeping bags, overweight porter bags, cash, charging and getting your gear ready for the 3am pass-day start.Read More

What to pack for the Manaslu Circuit, from warm gorge days to freezing nights at Dharamsala. Gear is grouped by type, with porter weight limits and a clear guide to what to bring from home and what to rent in Kathmandu.Read More

Where altitude sickness becomes a real risk on the Manaslu Circuit, the symptoms of AMS, HACE and HAPE, and when to turn back. Also covers the two steep sleeping-altitude gains on our route and how the Samagaon rest day helps.Read More