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Manaslu Trek

Manaslu Trek — the trail guide

The Manaslu Trek is a 146.9 km trek in Nepal, typically walked in 7+ days, with 10849 m of total ascent. It rates Extreme on our published rubric (74 m of gain per km, topping out at 5151 m). Its operating periods and current access must be checked with the linked route authorities; historical climate averages cannot establish whether the route is open or passable.

A restricted-area circuit around 8,163 m Manaslu through the Manaslu Conservation Area, crossing Larkya La at approximately 5,160 m through remote mountain terrain.

Quick facts

Distance146.9 km
Total ascent10849 m
Typical duration7+ days
Difficulty (computed)Extreme
Steepness74 m gain per km
High point5151 m
CountryNepal
RegionNepal

Difficulty is computed from gain-per-km and maximum altitude on a published rubric, identically for every trail in the catalogue — so an "Extreme" here means the same thing everywhere on DirtbagMaps.

Official planning information

Elevation profile

Low point 522 m · high point 5151 m · 10849 m total ascent over 146.9 km.

Historical climate normals — month by month

ERA5 reanalysis averages (2015–2024) for the trail area, referenced to approximately 550 m elevation. These are gridded historical estimates, not observations from every stage and not a forecast. They cannot show current snowpack, river levels, fire restrictions, closures or whether a pass is safe.

MonthAvg highAvg lowAvg precip
Jan20°28 mm
Feb22°11°32 mm
Mar26°14°42 mm
Apr30°17°73 mm
May30°20°176 mm
Jun30°23°401 mm
Jul30°24°648 mm
Aug30°24°461 mm
Sep29°23°325 mm
Oct28°19°60 mm
Nov25°14°5 mm
Dec21°10°7 mm

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Manaslu Trek?

The Manaslu Trek is 146.9 km, and most hikers complete it in 7+ days. Total elevation gain is 10849 m.

How difficult is the Manaslu Trek?

It rates Extreme on DirtbagMaps' computed rubric: 74 m of climbing per km walked with a high point of 5151 m. The rubric classifies every trail from gain-per-km and maximum altitude, so ratings are comparable across the whole catalogue.

What season and condition information is available for the Manaslu Trek?

NTB broad planning seasons: March–May and September–November. Nepal Tourism Board lists March–May and September–November as broad planning seasons for Manaslu Conservation Area. This is regional guidance, not a current report for Larkya La or the lower access trail. This note was reviewed 30 Jul 2026 and is not live status; re-check the linked authorities before booking and departure.

Where is the Manaslu Trek?

In Nepal. The route starts near 28.049, 84.814 — the interactive 3D map above shows the full line, and the planner splits it into daily stages.

Can I get the GPX and plan daily stages?

Yes. Open the trail in the DirtbagMaps planner to drag the elevation profile into daily stages, see huts and accommodation along the corridor, and export a per-day GPX for your watch or GPS.

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