Manaslu Circuit "Mountain of the Spirit”

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Expedition Leader: Saran Subba | Hi On Life Adventures
Tour Operator: Hi On Life Adventures
Departures: March/April and October/November
Minimum 4 participants required

Manaslu – The Mountain of the Spirit

Far from the crowded trails of Everest and Annapurna lies a quieter, wilder world. Manaslu—meaning “Mountain of the Spirit”—rises to 8,163 meters as the eighth highest mountain on Earth. Tucked away in the remote Mansiri Himal in west-central Nepal, it remains one of the Himalayas' most soulful giants.

First summited in 1956 by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu on a Japanese expedition, Manaslu has since inspired explorers seeking something more than just altitude—a deeper connection to landscape, culture, and silence.

The Manaslu Circuit is one of the last great Himalayan trekking adventures. Officially opened to trekkers only in 1991, this restricted area holds onto its mystery. The trail is raw and rugged, winding through dramatic gorges, ancient salt-trading paths, and timeless Buddhist villages near the Tibetan border. It all leads to the legendary Larkye La pass at 5,105 meters—windswept, wild, and absolutely unforgettable.

This is Manaslu. This is a true Himalayan journey.

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I want to trek the Manaslu Circuit

This is Manaslu. This is a true Himalayan journey.

The Manaslu Circuit – Wild, Remote, and Remarkable

The Manaslu trek follows an ancient salt-trading route along the Budhi Gandaki River, weaving through remote Himalayan landscapes and time-honored Buddhist villages near the Tibetan border. Less developed and more rugged than other classic routes, it offers a raw and authentic adventure.
From lush subtropical foothills to the windswept high pastures of the Trans-Himalaya, the trail crosses six distinct climatic zones. The journey culminates in a dramatic traverse of the Larkya La Pass at 5,105 meters — a high, lonely crossing with unforgettable views.
This valley is more than just a passage through nature — it’s a sanctuary. Home to rare and endangered wildlife such as snow leopards and red pandas, the region hosts a rich ecosystem with over 110 species of birds, 33 mammals, and a wide variety of plants, many used in traditional medicine.
Manaslu is not just a trek. It’s a journey into a world untouched, sacred, and wild.

Highlights:

The scenery provides all Nepal has to offer: subtropical jungle at lower elevations, Himalayan foothills, alpine forests and meadows, glacial lakes and a challenging high mountain pass Larkya La above 5,140 meters
Trekking along the Great Himalayan Trail through an ancient trade route to Tibet.
It is far less crowded than Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit.
Restricted area, which means away from the insanely busy tourist highways.
Sanctuary to many highly endangered animals, including Snow leopards and Pandas
Rich in flora and fauna
Breath taking views of mountains, lovely forest sheltering remote hamlets and their little fields, and high country