What is the longest itinerary for the Manaslu Trek?
The Manaslu Trek can be extended up to three weeks. There are several side trips worth adding to the standard 12- to 14-day Manaslu Circuit Trek. This trek will last even 18 days if you add a side visit to Tsum Valley, a hidden gem of a less-visited area nestled between the Ganesh Himal range and Sringi Himal.
Many people consider the Manaslu Circuit Trek via Tsum Valley with an extra week a worthwhile side trip exploration of a Buddhist nunnery (Rachen Humpa), Mu Gonpa, Mani, and traditional villages and great mountain views of the Ganesh Himal Range that you do not see from the Larke Pass side. This side trip also provides the best acclimatization process to undertake the High Altitude Pass of Larke La (5160m).
Kal Tal (also known as Kalchhuman Tal or "Death Lake"). Day or Overnight Hiking Destination from the Village of Prok
Combining the Manaslu Circuit with Nar Phu Valley, and the Annapurna Circuit with even Tilicho Lake
If you are willing to do a long, extensive trek lasting three weeks to a month, you can opt for doing the Manaslu Trek with Annapurna Circuit, connected by Thorong La Pass (5416 m), which seamlessly combines the Manaslu Circuit with the Annapurna Circuit.
After completing the Larke Pass Trekking to Manaslu at Dharapani, many people continue the journey toward the remote and isolated Valley of Nar Phu—a hidden gem tucked away north of the main Annapurna trail—before ascending the iconic Thorong La Pass. Trekkers can choose to include or skip the Nar Phu side trip, depending on your preference and the time they have. This extended adventure can also feature a visit to the breathtaking Lake Tilicho (4,919 m), one of the world’s highest lakes, before concluding the trek to Annapurna at the sacred site of Muktinath.
For those seeking an alternative to the classic Thorong La Pass (5,416 m), the challenging Mesokanto La Pass (5,120 m) offers a thrilling high-altitude crossing, ending the trek in Jomsom instead, and provides a less-traveled route experience.
This combined Manaslu, Nar Phu, and Annapurna Circuit Trek spans 20 to 30 days and features three major Himalayan passes:
- Larke Pass (5,106 m) on the Manaslu Circuit
- Kangla Pass (5,320 m) for the Nar Phu Valley detour
- Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) or Mesokanto La Pass (5,120 m) to Jomsom via Tilicho Lake
This epic journey blends diverse landscapes, rich cultural encounters, and high-altitude challenges, making it one of Nepal’s most rewarding extended treks with the Three High Passes Trek in Manaslu and Annapurna via the hidden world of Nar Phu Valley.
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3 Passes in Manaslu & Annapurna
Updated Complete Itinerary to explore the Manaslu region in depth with 5 great side visits for the year 2026/2027.
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (869 m) by private Jeep, 7 hours.
Day 2: Trek to Jagat (1340 m), 6–7-hour walk.
Day 3: Trek to Bhi Village (2130 m), 7 to 8 hours.
Day 4: Trek to Serang Gompa (3100 m)
Day 5: An extra day in Serang Gompa, A spiritual Buddhist pilgrimage place.
Day 6: Trek to Prok (2500 m), 6-7 hours walk.
Day 7: Excursion to Kaal Taal (Death Lake at 3600 meters). 7-hour hike.
Day 8: Trekking to Lhi Village (3180 m)
Day 9: Trekking to Hinang Gompa
Day 10: Trek to Shyala (3520 m), a 5-7-hour walk.
Day 11: Excursion to Pungyen Gompa (4050 m) and trek to Samagaun (3520 m), a 6 to 7-hour hike.
Day 12: Rest day, an acclimatization day to prepare for the Larke Pass. Optional day hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4790 m) or Birendra Lake
Day 13: Trek to Samdo (3780 m), 3-hour walk.
Day 14: Day hike to Rui La (Nepal-Tibet border) at 5000 meters, 6 to 7 Hours walk.
Day 15: Trek to Larke Phedi aka Dharmasaala (4460 m) - the highest altitude you spend the night: 4 hours walk.
Day 16: Trek to Bimtang (3750 m), traverse Larke Pass (5106 m), 7 to 8 hours.
Day 17: Trek to Goa (2300 m). 5 to 6 hours of downhill walk.
Day 18: Drive to Besishahar. Stay at Besishahar (You can take a connecting drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara if you do not mind a long day drive).
Day 19: Drive to Kathmandu or opt for Pokhara, the lake city and main gateway to Annapurna Treks
Note: We guarantee that you will not miss any of the places of interest in the Manaslu Trekking route and will be almost 100% acclimatized before crossing Larke Pass (5160m) if you follow the itinerary suggested by our expert Manaslu Circuit Guide Team.
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Trekker's Choice
What is the shortest itinerary for those with limited time?
The shortest Manaslu Trek itinerary will be 8 to 9 days of hiking only, following the main trail, skipping side trips, and without a proper acclimatization day. However, this type of hiking can be hazardous for inexperienced trekkers due to altitude sickness and is recommended only for expert trekkers. The Manaslu Circuit Trek expert team at Wilderness Excursion suggests a typical 12 to 14-day Manaslu Trek for novice or moderate trekkers.
Wish you had more time to explore the Manaslu Circuit in depth, but do not have enough time?
No problem!
For those with limited time, Wilderness Excursion has introduced a customized 10-day Manaslu Circuit Trek - packing in the adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery without compromising the experience in the main highlights - but the short itinerary is only suggested for fit young adults with previous trekking habit in mountain trails.
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Manaslu Trek Short Itinerary in Brief Below.
Day 1: Drive to Maccha Khola, 930 m (3,051 ft) on a local bus or private jeep, 160 KM / 8 to 9 Hours
Day 2: Trekking to Jagat 1,410 m (4,626 ft): 22 km/6 hours
Day 3: Trekking to Deng 1,800m (5,905ft): 19.9 km/6 Hours
Day 4: Trekking to Namrung 2,660 m (8,727 ft): 19.5 km/6 hours
Day 5: Trekking to Samagaon (3520 m), the closest village to Manaslu Base Camp: 18 KM /7 hours
Day 6: Side trip to Birendra Lake and trekking to Samdo (3860 m /12660 ft): 8.5 KM / 4 hours
Day 7: Trekking to Dharmasala 4,470m (14,665ft): 12 km / 4 to 5 hours
Day 8: Cross Larkya Pass (5,160m / 16,929ft) and trek to Bhimthang (3720 m /12,205ft): 24 km / 7 to 8 hours
Day 9: Trekking downhill to Dharapani (1910 m / 6,266ft): 18 km / 7 to 8 hours
Day 10: Drive to Besisahar-Kathmandu (224 km) or to Pokhara, depending on your plan.
Important Note: Do NOT fall for tour programmes like 7 to 8 days for the reason that they are attractively featured on webpages and sound like a low-price package. 7 Days itinerary with 2 days of road travel and 5 days of hiking reaching over 5000 meters just in 3 days unless you are superfit and a very experienced multi-day hiker in the Himalaya or Alps. AMS (Altitude Sickness) because of fast ascents sometimes claims lives and ends the trip bitterly. It is always, and always better to plan a trip for 12 to 13 days, and 14 days for healthy beginners and families.
See the 10-day itinerary above and the package below, featured for young adults aged 20 to 40, and it is good whether you are doing a small group with friends or Solo Manaslu Trek. Moreover, a buffer day is always suggested. Trekking in a strict time frame is always risky considering altitude, rest and recovery, and weather windows, etc.
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Short Trip for Expert Hikers
Sereang Monastery above Bhi Village in Manaslu is a spiritual center for Buddhist practitioners that provides peace and tranquility
