Manaslu and Nar Phu Trek Cost 2027: 21 Days, Two Passes, All Permits

Updated 4 November 2026. Prices read from the live package page on 3 November 2026.

This trek joins two restricted valleys. You walk the Manaslu Circuit over Larkya La (5,160 m), then turn up from Koto into Nar Phu, cross Kang La (5,306 m) and finish at Pisang on the Annapurna side. It is long and hard. It is also one of the quietest big treks in Nepal.

If you want Manaslu on its own, see our 12-day Manaslu Circuit. For Nar Phu alone, read the Nar Phu Valley guide.

Manaslu with Nar Phu price per person for 2027

Source: the package page, read 3 November 2026. From-prices; the price per person is the same private or group. The big jump from Budget to Standard is mainly meals, private rooms and a porter for every two trekkers. On Budget there are no meals and no porter, and you share rooms.

What is in the Budget price

Airport pick-up and drop-off, local transport from Kathmandu to Machha Khola and from Jagat back to Besisahar and Kathmandu, shared teahouse rooms, a licensed English-speaking guide (an assistant guide for larger groups), Manaslu special permit with the conservation area permit, ACAP, Nar Phu special permit, TIMS card, government taxes, a first aid kit and oximeter, a farewell dinner, and storage for your spare luggage.

Not included: international flights, your Nepal visa (USD 30 for 15 days, USD 50 for 30 days, USD 125 for 90 days, cash on arrival), Kathmandu hotels, tips, and food and drinks on Budget. Allow about USD 20 a day for personal spending. Please read the package page for the exact Standard and Luxury lists.

Insurance matters here. Buy it at home and make sure it covers helicopter rescue to 5,500 m. Larkya La is 5,160 m and Kang La is 5,306 m.

Permit and park fees

December to August permit rates are lower. Sources: Department of Immigration permit table and Nepal Tourism Board pages, checked by us on 4 September 2026. We pay all of these and they are in your price. A restricted-area permit does not replace TIMS. A licensed guide is required, and since 22 March 2026 a single trekker can go; we have already issued solo Manaslu permits. See Manaslu permits explained and going solo.

The 21 days

Day 17 is the hardest day. You climb 1,106 m to the pass and descend 1,646 m. The rest days at Samagaon and Phu are there to help you adjust, so do not skip them. Our distance guide has more on the Manaslu half.

Best time by month

Details in our Manaslu month-by-month guide. The Budhi Gandaki valley was hit by floods in 2026, and we wrote up what changed and how to plan 2027.

Booking and deposit

Deposit is 10% to lock your dates, and you pay the balance in Kathmandu. The deposit is non-refundable. If your plans change, we reschedule free to any date within a year with at least 7 days' notice for a restricted-area trek. If we cannot run the trip, we refund what you paid less taxes, bank charges and money already spent on permits and transport.

Questions people ask

How much does the Manaslu and Nar Phu trek cost?

From USD 1,310 per person on Budget for 2 to 4 people, USD 3,070 on Standard and USD 5,310 on Luxury. A solo trekker pays USD 2,190, USD 3,435 or USD 6,460.

How many days do Manaslu and Nar Phu take?

21 days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, including rest days at Samagaon and Phu.

What permits do I need for Manaslu with Nar Phu?

The Manaslu restricted-area permit with MCAP, the Nar Phu restricted-area permit, ACAP and a TIMS card. We arrange and pay all of them.

How hard is Manaslu with Nar Phu?

Very strenuous. You cross two passes, Larkya La at 5,160 m and Kang La at 5,306 m, and walk long days at altitude.

Can I do Manaslu and Nar Phu solo?

Yes with an agency and a licensed guide. Solo restricted-area permits have been possible since 22 March 2026.

When is the best time?

September to November for the clearest weather, or March to May.

Is it better to do Manaslu alone or with Nar Phu?

Manaslu alone is 12 days. Adding Nar Phu makes it 21 days and a second pass, but you see a quiet Tibetan-style valley most Manaslu trekkers miss.

How do I book?

Message me on WhatsApp with your dates and group size. You pay a 10% deposit and the rest in Kathmandu.

I started The Everest Holiday in 2016 and my family has guided in the Himalayas for three generations. We are a four-time TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner (2019, 2020, 2023, 2024), rated 4.9 from 208 reviews on 16 October 2026. Every booking helps pay the teacher at our Nagarjun Learning Center in Saldum.

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