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The Manaslu Circuit Trek & Larkya Peak Climbing combines Nepal’s most rewarding restricted-area trek with a genuine Himalayan summit. Over 14 days, you circle Mount Manaslu (8,163m), the world’s eighth-highest peak, through the Budhi Gandaki gorge and Tibetan-influenced highland villages, then climb beyond the classic Larkya La trekking route to stand on top of Larkya Peak (6,249m).
Most trekkers who visit this region cross the Larkya La Pass (5,106m) and turn back toward the Annapurna side. This itinerary goes further. After acclimatizing through Samagaon and Samdo, you continue to Larkya Peak Base Camp (5,135m), spend several days on climbing training and summit preparation with a certified climbing Sherpa, then push for the summit before descending to Bhimtang and exiting via Tilje.
The trek begins with a long drive from Kathmandu to Jagat via Machha Khola, following the Budhi Gandaki River past suspension bridges, waterfalls, and terraced hillsides. Beyond Namrung, the trail enters the high Manaslu Conservation Area, where Samagaon and Samdo sit beneath towering peaks including Manaslu, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. From Larkya Phedi, the route breaks away from the standard circuit and climbs toward the base camp, training grounds, and summit ridge of Larkya Peak.
This is a serious undertaking that pairs trekking endurance with basic mountaineering skills: use of crampons, an ice axe, fixed ropes, and a harness. No prior climbing experience is required, but a certified 1:1 peak climbing Sherpa trains and accompanies every climber from base camp to summit and back.
Cost depends on group size and season. Because permit fees, the NMA climbing permit, and the 1:1 Sherpa ratio are fixed costs per climber, larger groups share these costs and pay less per person.
What drives the price:
Group size: Fixed costs such as permits, the climbing Sherpa, and jeep transfers are shared across the group, so solo climbers pay the highest per-person rate.
Season: Autumn pricing runs lower than spring across every group size, though both seasons offer stable climbing conditions on Larkya Peak.
Climbing support: The 1:1 peak climbing Sherpa ratio and NMA climbing permit are the main costs that separate this package from a standard Manaslu Circuit trek without a summit.
Note: Dates are flexible and quoted costs are payable net to Nepal Adventure Trail. A single supplement is available subject to teahouse availability. Get in touch on WhatsApp for a tailored quote for your group size and season.
This package runs only in the Spring and Autumn climbing windows, when Larkya La and the Larkya Peak summit ridge are most likely to be clear of heavy snow.
Snow loading, avalanche risk, and unstable trail conditions make the summit route unsafe outside spring and autumn, so this package is not scheduled during those months
This list adds mountaineering-specific gear on top of a standard Manaslu trekking packing list.
Note: Technical climbing gear can be rented in Thamel, Kathmandu, and the climbing Sherpa will check all personal gear at base camp before the summit push.