Nepal Restricted Area Trek

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 is not a good first trek for most beginners. Use our quick readiness check, see why it is tough for first-timers, and find out which shorter trek to do first if you are not ready yet.Read More

The best time for the Manaslu Circuit Trek is late September to November or March to May, when Larkya La is most reliable. October is the top month and April the best in spring. Here is what each season brings.Read More

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is hard but not technical: eleven days on foot, a remote valley and an 8–10 hour pass day over Larkya La at 5,106m. See the hardest days, how to train, and how it compares with EBC.Read More

The Manaslu Circuit Trek costs $1,099 to $1,699 per person for our 13-day package, with permits, the jeep both ways, guide, porters and meals included. Expect $1,500 to $2,550 in total before international flights.Read More