Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek - Manaslu to Manang to Thorung La Trek 2023-2024

Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek is a new trek designed to explore two of the best popular trekking scenes in the Annapurna Region- Manaslu and Annapurna. The world’s eighth-highest mountain Manaslu and the world’s tenth-highest mountain, Annapurna, are the main highlights of the incredible Manaslu-Annapurna Circuit Trek. Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek is a combination of Manaslu Circuit Trek and Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Standing at the height of 8,163m and 8,091m, respectively, Manaslu and Annapurna both smile their way back to you. The trek also provides you the golden chance to explore the lush green forests, green and desert hills, amazing wildlife, and the culture of the local people.

Overview

The Annapurna Manaslu Circuit Trek starts with the drive from Kathmandu to Arughat and Soti Khola. The real trek begins from Soti Khola, from where you need to trek for 6-7 hours each day, continuing towards Machha Khola, Jagat, Deng, and Namrung. During the trekking trail, you explore the Budi Gandaki River Gorge. The insight with the Buddhist Mani Walls makes you spiritually intact and connected to the trip. It makes you realize the natural and spiritual connection of the trek.

You go in and out of the trail covering higher and lower elevations. Your body learns to adjust to the thinning air in the high Himalayas. The toughness and strong mentality you have on the trek will be a lesson for a lifetime. The Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek starts from Manaslu Circuit Trek and ends with Annapurna Circuit Trek. The ending point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek is starting point of the Upper Mustang Trek. 

Larkya La Pass is the highest point of the 27-day Manaslu-Annapurna Trek standing at the height of 5,125m which is also one of the longest passes in the Himalayas. From there, you can check out the most incredible views of Manaslu, Annapurna, and the Tibetan Plateau. That’s why the Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek is also called the Manaslu Larke La Pass and Thorung La Pass Trek.

Descending the trek, you cross the dense forests with small steep ridges. The best part about this is that you can see Tibetan Gazelle, Musk Deer, and even Red Panda. Imagine seeing the wild animals you see in pictures actually in real life. You can’t expect a better situation. You get to acclimatize at the best lodges and hotels during the trek.

All in all, Manaslu Annapurna Circuit Trek is your gateway to the heavenly natural experience in the land of peace. From natural supremacy and cultural richness to the Himalayan wilderness, everything you get here in Manaslu-Annapurna Trek is priceless. The Manaslu-Annapurna Trek Map covers some of the best spots of the Annapurna Area that are the dreams of many travelers globally.

Thorung La Pass is the highest pass of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Thorung La Pass is one of the most amazing mountains passes among other mountain passes in Nepal with an elevation of 5416 meters and is surrounded by different Himal like Damodar and Annapurna Himal. Through this Thorung La Pass, we will trek down towards Muktinath Temple. Khatung Kang and Yakawa Kang are the mountains forming Thorung La Pass. The Thorung La Pass is located on the trek which is connecting Manang and Muktinath Temple. Thorung La Pass is one of the popular places in Annapurna Circuit Trek.

Many travel enthusiasts who want to travel to the Annapurna Circuit Trek have questions regarding the worthiness of the trip. So, Is Manaslu Annapurna Circuit worth it? Well, the answer is yes. You can have the trekking experience of a lifetime through the trip. Firstly, you get to check out two of the fourteen eight-thousander mountains- Manaslu and Annapurna. In addition to this, you explore the lush green vegetation and the rich wildlife of ABC. You explore and get familiar with the rich culture and traditions of the local people. You will get influenced by the hospitality of the local people. Moreover, you visit Jomsom, Muktinath, and Larkya La Pass which are among the top of most desirable places in Nepal.

All in all, every second you spend on the Annapurna Circuit is worth it. With the best trekking partner, the journey becomes, even more, fun and memorable.