The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a 14-17 day, 177 km, physically demanding teahouse trek circling the world's 8th highest mountain, Mt. Manaslu (8, 163m). It offers a remote alternative to the Annapurna Circuit,
featuring Tibetan-Buddhist culture and a high-point crossing of the Larkya La Pass (5, 106m-5, 167m). The trek requires a guide and specialized permits due to its restricted status.