Manaslu Circuit Trek Map 2027: Route, Stops and Heights Day by Day

Updated 4 November 2026.

Short answer: The Manaslu Circuit is a loop around Manaslu. You drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola (870 m), walk up the Budhi Gandaki valley through Jagat, Deng, Namrung and Samagaun (3,530 m), cross Larkya La (5,160 m) and come down to Bhimtang (3,720 m) and Dharapani. It is a restricted area, so you need a permit and a licensed guide, which we arrange. It costs from USD 825 Budget, USD 1,855 Standard and USD 3,190 Luxury per person for two to four people.

I am Shreejan, and I run The Everest Holiday with my family, three generations of family guides. This is the plan we use on our own 12-day Manaslu Circuit trek. Every height below is taken from our itinerary. Our 12-day Manaslu Circuit trek page has the full inclusions, or message me on WhatsApp at +977 9810351300.

Manaslu Circuit 12-day trek altitude chart

I drew this chart myself from our current itinerary. A missing point means the itinerary gives no height there, and I do not guess. Triangles mark passes and viewpoints. The table below uses the same figures.

Every stop, day by day

What a map does not show

The chart shows the whole story of this trek in one line. You start low, at 870 m, and climb for nine days. The rest day at Samagaun on day 7 is built in so your body can catch up before Samdo and Dharamsala (4,480 m). Day 10 is the one to remember: a 24.7 km walk that takes 8 to 10 hours, up to Larkya La at 5,160 m and then down to Bhimtang at 3,720 m.

Day 11 is long too, 20 km down to Dharapani, and it drops about 1,810 m. Day 1 and day 12 are driving days, about 8 to 10 hours at the start, so a map of the walking alone understates the trip.

Because Manaslu is a restricted area, you must walk with your licensed guide and never apart from him. Permits need about 48 hours in government working days, so please book early.

More reading: Manaslu Circuit trek cost and the permit, Manaslu with Nar Phu trek cost, Everest Base Camp trek map.

Best time to walk this route

As with most big Nepal circuits, spring (March to May) and autumn (October to November) are the best seasons. Larkya La can hold snow outside them. See the best time to trek in Nepal.

What this route costs

Prices are per person, read from the live trek page on 4 November 2026. Larger groups pay less, and the full table is on the trek page. Insurance should cover helicopter rescue to 5,500 m.

Manaslu Circuit 12-day trek map questions

How long is the Manaslu Circuit?

Our plan is 12 days with 10 on foot. The longest days are day 2 (22 km), day 10 (24.7 km over the pass) and day 11 (20 km).

How high is Larkya La?

5,160 m on our itinerary, crossed on day 10 from Dharamsala (4,480 m) down to Bhimtang (3,720 m).

Where does the Manaslu trek start and finish?

It starts with a drive from Kathmandu to Machha Khola and finishes with a drive from Dharapani to Besisahar and on to Kathmandu.

Can I trek Manaslu alone without a guide?

No. It is a restricted area. You need a permit through a registered agency and a licensed guide, and you stay with him.

How much altitude do I need to insure for?

The pass is 5,160 m, so your insurance should cover helicopter rescue to at least 5,500 m. Please buy it in your home country.

Is there a rest day for acclimatisation?

Yes, day 7 at Samagaun (3,530 m). We also keep the walks short on day 8 and day 9.

Is the Manaslu trail the same up and down?

No, it is a circuit. You go up the Budhi Gandaki valley and come down over the pass to Dharapani.

If you want to go through the route with me for your own dates, message me on WhatsApp at +977 9810351300.