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The New Classic
A true circuit trek that rivals Annapurna in its prime.
As road building impacts the Annapurna Circuit, Manaslu has stepped in as the premier teahouse circuit trek in Nepal. It offers a complete journey from low-altitude rice paddies up to the glaciated Larkya La pass at 5,106 meters.
The region is strictly regulated, meaning visitor numbers are capped, preserving the profound Tibetan Buddhist culture of villages like Samagaun and Samdo.
Permits for the Manaslu Region
Manaslu Conservation Area Permit (MCAP)
Issued by National Trust for Nature Conservation
- Foreign
- NPR 3,000
- SAARC
- NPR 1,000
Required for all treks.
Manaslu Restricted Area Permit
Issued by Department of Immigration
- Foreign
- NPR 0
- SAARC
- NPR 0
Varies by season. Required to enter the region.
Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
Issued by National Trust for Nature Conservation
- Foreign
- NPR 3,000
- SAARC
- NPR 1,000
Required because the Manaslu Circuit finishes in the Annapurna region.
