Manaslu Circuit

Manaslu Circuit is a multi-day hiking loop in west-central Nepal that circles Mount Manaslu (8,163 m), a trek-scale traverse recognized as a major “famous hike” in the Manaslu region.

The route is built around a long climb from lower river valleys into high alpine terrain, with Tibetan-influenced villages along the way and a notable acclimatization pattern before the high pass crossing.

Start/finish are commonly run as a loop between Machha Khola (often used as the trailhead) and Dharapani (from where onward transport is used), with the Manaslu trail continuing toward the Annapurna region after the circuit’s highest section.

The Budhi Gandaki River corridor is an early organizing feature of the trek, with multiple suspension bridge crossings mentioned in route descriptions before the trail transitions to colder, higher elevations.

The key high point is the Larkya La Pass, reached on the circuit’s toughest day, with max-altitude figures around 5,106–5,213 m cited in route summaries; the rest of the circuit descends from there into lower valleys near the end of the trek.

Accommodation is typically by tea houses (guesthouses) in the villages along the route, so camping gear is not required for the standard trek style described for this circuit.

This trek is commonly run on an itinerary around 12–14 days total, with trek-days clustered around the ascent, acclimatization days in higher villages (e.g., Samagaon-based sides), the Larkya La crossing, and the final descent to Dharapani.

More information: Wikipedia, A Complete Guide to the Manaslu Circuit Trek For the Casual ..., Manaslu Circuit Trek Cost & Itinerary - Nepal High Trek