12/08/2026
🏔️ Bigger views, quieter trails, better acclimatisation! 🇳🇵✨ We’re thrilled to unveil our newly updated Manaslu Circuit & Serang Gompa trek itinerary in Nepal!
Following a successful reconnaissance trek in April 2026, took to the trails around Mt. Manaslu (8,156m) with a clear mission: get off the main "trekking highway" and bypass the busiest routes.
Thanks to improved road conditions, we can now drive deeper up the Budhi Gandaki valley to jump straight onto the trail. More importantly, we’ve integrated 5 spectacular side trips away from the crowds that follow the golden "climb high, sleep low" rule for seamless acclimatisation before Larkya La pass (5,215m). 🏔️💪
Featured Side Trips:
🛕 Serang Gompa (from Bihi Village): Ancient, tranquil Buddhist monastery hidden high above the main trail.
🌊 Kal Tal (from Prok Village): A pristine alpine "Black Lake" surrounded by peaceful wilderness.
🏔️ Pungyen Gompa (from Shyala): Perched in a glacial sanctuary right beneath Mt. Manaslu's east face.
🧊 Manaslu Base Camp (from Samagaon): Dramatic viewpoint offering an up-close look at glacier icefalls.
🇨🇳 Rui La Pass (from Samdo): Historic, sweeping border pass looking out across the Tibetan Plateau.
📿 Cultural Immersion: Walk through the Tibetan-influenced Nupri region, past hand-carved mani walls, fluttering prayer flags, and centuries-old mountain culture.
🫁 Safer High-Altitude Prep: These active day hikes maximise altitude exposure during rest days without burning you out before the big pass day.
👀 Unmatched Views: Take in jaw-dropping Himalayan panoramas including Himal Chuli, Cheo Himal, and Himlung Himal.
👉 Ready to step off the beaten path? Click the link below to read the full day-by-day route breakdown, check upcoming trip dates, and claim your spot on the trail! 🥾✨
👉 👉 https://www.themountaincompany.co.uk/trips/manaslu-circuit
