ON FOOT · LANGTANG & MANASLU TREKS
The good langtang & manaslu treks cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.
Take a 17-day guided circuit around Manaslu, one of Nepal’s quieter Himalayan routes. Nepal Trekking Experts handles permits, airport transfers, public transport, mountain lodging, and included meals. Guides such as Dinesh and Binod have led past departures, while Rajesh is known for careful planning and quick replies. Expect Hindu and Buddhist culture, huge peaks, and a serious physical test.
Trek the remote Manaslu Circuit from Kathmandu with a private guide and transport. Expect 14 days of steep trails, teahouses, Buddhist villages, the Budi Gandaki gorge, Manaslu Base Camp, and the 5,160-meter Larkya La Pass. Guides including KP, Pemba, Dilman, Narayan, and Sajan have earned praise for care, flexibility, and trail expertise.
Guide Raju Bhandari helps you plan a private trek from Pokhara for up to 15 people. Choose a short hike or a longer route in the Annapurna or Upper Mustang area. He arranges the details, while you pay separately for your meals, lodging, and transport. Australian Camp and Dhampus are popular day-hike choices.
“Raju was an excellent guide and I had a fantastic day with him hiking to Australian Camp and Dhampus. He had excellent communication via text leading up to our hike. I wasn’t sure which trail I wanted to take so he sent me a bunch of suggesRead more”
Trek from Kathmandu through Syabrubesi, Langtang Valley, and Kyanjin Gompa with a licensed guide, permits, meals, local jeep transport, and six nights of private accommodation. Guides such as Buddhi, Laku, Nabin, Tenjin, and Pawan have been praised for kindness, pacing, and cultural insight. Moderate fitness is required.
Trek from Kathmandu through Langtang Valley to Kyanjin Gompa, with forests, waterfalls, Tamang villages, monasteries, and an optional climb toward Kyanjin Ri. English, Hindi, and Nepali-speaking guides such as Niraj, Bipin, and Mahesh Aryal lead private groups. Porter service costs extra, and the $181 price needs checking for meal-package details.
“We took 6-days Langtang Trekking with Bipin and we loved it! The Langtang Valley is beyond beautiful. The trek is a bit challenging, you need to be ready to trek for 8h a day on a steep path, but we had most amazing, supportive and helpful guide. Bipin took care about everything on the way, even ordered our food, always made sure to show us around the lodges, keep us informed about the plan for the next day and knew answers for every question we asked about Nepal and Himalayas, from yak’s keeping to national sports. It’s a great adventure and we just loved it!”
Take a private six-day Langtang Valley trek from Kathmandu with an English or Hindi-speaking guide. Walk from Syabrubesi through Tamang villages and forests to Kyanjin Gompa, visit its cheese factory, and optionally climb Kyanjin Ri at 4,770 meters. Guides such as Ghanshyam and Sudarshan are praised for careful pacing and friendly support.
“I did the Langtang Valley Trek with Sudarshan as my guide and Projol as porter. Both Sudarshan and Projol were very professional, polite and kind. I always felt well taken care of and they provided me with the best experience. Sudarshan made sure that I was always feeling well, adjusted the trek to my pace and was very flexible with breaks. Absolute highlight of the trek was the sunrise at Kyanjin Ri with clear views and lots of wildlife sightings on the way. It was the perfect start to my Nepal experience!”
Other ways to spend the day on foot
Rock, ice, forest or crater rim.
