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Manaslu is called the “Killer Mountain” because it has one of the highest fatality rates among the 8,000 m peaks in the world, with approximately 9 deaths per every 100 successful summits and over 89 confirmed climber deaths since its first ascent in 1956. Standing at 8,163 m as the eighth-highest mountain in the world, […]

Manaslu Circuit Trek is one of those rare treks that still feels like an expedition rather than a walking highway. As of March 2026, the rules in the Manaslu region have changed for solo travelers. The Department of Immigration has made permits easier to get for solo trekkers. At the same time, they have made […]

Manaslu Circuit Trek vs Everest Base Camp offer a choice between a less crowded trail and a more popular route. The Manaslu Circuit Trek takes 14–18 days, is moderately difficult, costs around USD 920 –1,330, and circles Mount Manaslu (8,163M). Everest Base Camp Trek takes 11–14 days, is moderate, costs about USD 1,260 –2,150, and […]

The Best Time for Manaslu Circuit Trek is spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). These months offer cloudless skies, consistent weather, and safe trail conditions across the Manaslu region of north-central Nepal, near the Tibetan border.  During these seasons, daytime temperatures are comfortable, snow levels remain manageable at Larkya La Pass (5,160M), and […]

The Manaslu Conservation Area is a protected region in northern-central Nepal. It was created in 1998 to conserve wildlife, forests, and traditional mountain culture. It covers about 1,663 sq km and protects the landscape around Mount Manaslu (8,163M), the world’s eighth-highest mountain. The area lies in Gorkha District and extends to the Nepal–Tibet border.  This […]