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A 20-day high-altitude trek along the Manaslu circuit that crosses Rupina La and stays in homestays and tea lodges. Expect long days, remote mountain scenery, and close cultural encounters with Gurung villages.
A 20-day high-altitude trek along the Manaslu circuit that crosses Rupina La and stays in homestays and tea lodges. Expect long days, remote mountain scenery, and close cultural encounters with Gurung villages.
You stand on a rough stone path as dawn slices the Manaslu range into silver and shadow. Prayer flags snap above a ridge; below, a valley folds away in terraces and river noise. Over 20 days the trail climbs from tropical riverbanks through rhododendron and bamboo into the thin, crisp air of alpine pastures before the exposed, wind-scoured Rupina La saddle at roughly 4,600–4,700 m.
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Operated by Osho world Adventure · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
You stand on a rough stone path as dawn slices the Manaslu range into silver and shadow. Prayer flags snap above a ridge; below, a valley folds away in terraces and river noise. Over 20 days the trail climbs from tropical riverbanks through rhododendron and bamboo into the thin, crisp air of alpine pastures before the exposed, wind-scoured Rupina La saddle at roughly 4,600–4,700 m.
The route threads traditional Gurung villages and sacred ponds such as Dudh Pokhari, tracing old trade corridors that skirt the Nepal–Tibet divide. Geologically the corridor cuts through young Himalayan uplift—steep valley walls of folded sediment and glacially scoured basins that frame views of Manaslu, Himalchuli and the Annapurna foothills. Culturally the trek is intimate: homestays let you share meals, songs and local Gurung hospitality, and village rituals still mark planting and harvest cycles.
Practical guidance: acclimatization is built into the itinerary—expect several long days (5–7 hours) and a few high camp nights above 4,000 m. Footwear should be broken-in, waterproof and rigid enough for rocky switchbacks; gaiters help in late snow or scree. Hydrate proactively and watch for AMS symptoms; guides and porters are standard on organized departures and the trek requires Manaslu and TIMS permits. Pack layers—temperatures swing from warm valley days to below-freezing nights.
Logistics: most groups start and end in Kathmandu with long road transfers to trailheads (Arughat or Besisahar). The homestay format reduces tent weight but expect simple lodgings and shared facilities. Leave no trace, respect local customs, and plan time in Kathmandu before and after for orientation and rest.
Spring (late March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most stable weather, clearer mountain views and warm daytime trekking conditions.
Yes—foreign visitors need a Manaslu permit and TIMS card; these are typically arranged by your operator before departure.
The pass involves sustained altitude (around 4,600–4,700 m) and exposed sections; hikers should be fit, use acclimatization days and travel with an experienced guide.
Accommodation is primarily tea houses and homestays—basic rooms with shared facilities; expect communal meals and simple bedding, with more comfort in Kathmandu.
Osho world Adventure operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You stand on a rough stone path as dawn slices the Manaslu range into silver and shadow. Prayer flags snap above a ridge; below, a valley folds away in terraces and river noise. Over 20 days the trail climbs from tropical riverbanks through rhododendron and bamboo into the thin, crisp air of alpine pastures before the exposed, wind-scoured Rupina La saddle at roughly 4,600–4,700 m.
You stand on a rough stone path as dawn slices the Manaslu range into silver and shadow. Prayer flags snap above a ridge; below, a valley folds away in terraces and river noise. Over 20 days the trail climbs from tropical riverbanks through rhododendron and bamboo into the thin, crisp air of alpine pastures before the exposed, wind-scoured Rupina La saddle at roughly 4,600–4,700 m.
The route threads traditional Gurung villages and sacred ponds such as Dudh Pokhari, tracing old trade corridors that skirt the Nepal–Tibet divide. Geologically the corridor cuts through young Himalayan uplift—steep valley walls of folded sediment and glacially scoured basins that frame views of Manaslu, Himalchuli and the Annapurna foothills. Culturally the trek is intimate: homestays let you share meals, songs and local Gurung hospitality, and village rituals still mark planting and harvest cycles.
Practical guidance: acclimatization is built into the itinerary—expect several long days (5–7 hours) and a few high camp nights above 4,000 m. Footwear should be broken-in, waterproof and rigid enough for rocky switchbacks; gaiters help in late snow or scree. Hydrate proactively and watch for AMS symptoms; guides and porters are standard on organized departures and the trek requires Manaslu and TIMS permits. Pack layers—temperatures swing from warm valley days to below-freezing nights.
Logistics: most groups start and end in Kathmandu with long road transfers to trailheads (Arughat or Besisahar). The homestay format reduces tent weight but expect simple lodgings and shared facilities. Leave no trace, respect local customs, and plan time in Kathmandu before and after for orientation and rest.