Day 3
Arughat
Drive to Arughat
Drive to Arughat.
NepaltrekkingManaslu Region
The Around Manaslu Trek
The Manaslu circuit brings together cultural depth and high-pass trekking in a quieter setting than Annapurna. It suits travelers who want serious landscapes, a clear sense of progression, and the earned arrival at Larkya La without the busier traffic of Nepal’s better-known routes.
Duration
22 days
Difficulty
Hard
Best Season
March to May and mid-September to November
Max Elevation
5,215 m
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Highlights
Larkya La and the full sweep of the Manaslu circuit
Tibetan-influenced villages and monastery culture along the route
A refined alternative to Nepal’s busier classic circuits
Itinerary
Route outline
A measured day-by-day read of how the journey unfolds on the ground.
Day 11
Sama Gompa
Reach Sama Gompa
Reach Sama Gompa.
Day 15
Larkya La
Cross Larkya La
Cross Larkya La.
Day 17
Dharapani
Descend to Dharapani
Descend to Dharapani.
Day 20
Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu
Drive to Kathmandu.
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