ON FOOT · LANGTANG & MANASLU TREKS
The good langtang & manaslu treks cap their group sizes and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 4 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.
Other ways to spend the day on foot
Rock, ice, forest or crater rim.
