Undoubtedly one of the greatest hikes in Nepal is the Manaslu circuit. You may get a beautiful glimpse of the eighth-highest peak in the world after traveling around the Manaslu Conservation Area on it. This hike might be a wonderful substitute if you’ve previously done the Annapurna Circuit. This 14-day trek, which begins in Soti Khola and ends at Beshi Sahar, may be made into a 22-day journey by adding a side trip to the Tsum valley. It is one of the most elegant of the 8000-meter giants, flanked to the west by the Annapurnas and to the east by Ganesh Himal.

The Manaslu circuit trip typically sees fewer hikers along its path than the Everest Base Camp Trek, which is inundated with trekkers from all over the world. It is physically taxing and distant, but it is also culturally interesting and beautiful. The route leads you from the humid lowlands with their terraced fields of rice and millet to the massive gorges of the Budi Gandaki, which are home to stunning waterfalls and turquoise-colored waters. The Manaslu climb has suspension bridges that are unmatched in length and height, and the seasonal monsoon frequently washes away smaller bridges, forcing hikers to utilize partially submerged boulders.

This walk still has the air of a pioneering expedition even though it was only made available to 400 trekkers at a time in 1992. The Manaslu circuit trip is a visual feast from beginning to end if you want to experience trekking in the 1980s, but you best be in shape. You make your way slowly northward to the snow-covered Larkya La Pass, which is close to the Tibetan border. The breath-taking vistas of Manaslu almost make up for the difficulties with the altitude here. Larkya La pass, at 5167 meters, is typically covered with snow and slippery. On the descent, microcrampons are frequently utilized. In order to reach the pass’ highest peak before the winds arrive, which often arrive around mid-morning, a 3 am start is necessary.

While it is possible to see well from the pass in the direction you have come from, the most breathtaking view is seen after leaving the pass and proceeding down a corridor to the west. A massive glacial cirque suddenly appears. While Annapurna II rises in front, a magnificent wall formed by Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, Nemjung, Gyaji Kang, and Kang Guru pours down a stream of glaciers. The journey is worthwhile just for this vista. Your 15-day, all-inclusive trek can be organized by Magical Nepal. Unless you want to deviate from the path, where camping is the only option, the trek can be completed using teahouses.