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Manaslu Circuit Trek

Nepal · Asia · Thru-hike / long-distance trail · score 77/100

At a glance

CountriesNepal
ContinentAsia
RegionGorkha (Manaslu)
TypeThru-hike / long-distance trail
Length177 km
Typical duration14 days
Difficulty4/5 (Hard)
Max altitude5106 m
Best seasonOct-Nov; Mar-Apr
StartMachha Khola
EndDharapani
Permit / guideRestricted Area Permit; licensed guide mandatory
Special gearnone

Score

77/100
Scenery
29/35
Fame
19/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
13/20

Quieter rival to the Annapurna Circuit around the 8th-highest mountain

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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