The Manaslu Region is one of Nepal’s most remote trekking destinations. It sits inside a restricted area that circles Mount Manaslu — the eighth-highest peak on earth at 8,163m. Furthermore, unlike the Everest and Annapurna regions, the Manaslu trail limits daily visitor numbers. As a result, the circuit stays substantially quieter than Nepal’s more commercial trekking routes.
Trekking in the Manaslu Region offers something increasingly rare — genuine remoteness on a classic Himalayan circuit. Teahouses here are still family-run. Villages reflect intact Tibetan Buddhist culture. Moreover, you can walk entire trail days without meeting another foreign trekker. The Budhi Gandaki gorge is one of the most dramatic river valley walks in Nepal. The crossing of Larkya La Pass at 5,106m is, consequently, rated among the finest single trekking days in the Himalayas. Above all, the upper villages of Samagaon and Samdo carry centuries of living culture — only kilometres from the Tibet border.
This page brings together our Manaslu Region trekking tours. Options range from the classic 14-day circuit to extended itineraries that include the Tsum Valley. Each route requires a licensed guide and restricted area permits. However, Mountain Hike Nepal arranges everything on your behalf. Browse the tours below to find the right Manaslu experience for your goals.
