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Named treks of Nepal, answered

Langtang, Manaslu, Makalu, Mardi Himal, Upper Mustang, Limi, Upper Dolpo, the Jiri route and the Three Passes: days, permits and difficulty.

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Langtang7 to 10 days

Manaslu12 to 16 days

Mardi Himal4 to 6 days

PermitsRestricted areas need an agency

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Langtang or Manaslu: which trek is better?Langtang is shorter (7 to 10 days), close to Kathmandu and teahouse-based.

What is Kyanjin Gompa?Kyanjin Gompa (about 3,870 m) is the head of the Langtang valley, with a monastery, a small cheese factory and short hikes to Kyanjin Ri (about 4,770...
What is the Manaslu Circuit like?A restricted-area trek around Manaslu (8,163 m) through Gurung and Tibetan-style villages, crossing Larkya La (about 5,106 m).
What is the Makalu Base Camp trek?A remote trek through Makalu Barun National Park to the base of Makalu (8,485 m).
Is Mardi Himal a good short trek?Yes.
What do you need for Upper Mustang?A restricted-area permit arranged through a licensed agency (a per-person fee for the first 10 days, with daily extensions), a guide and a flexible...
What are Limi Valley and Upper Dolpo treks?Remote far-west treks in Humla and Dolpa, with Tibetan culture, big passes and few lodges.
What are the Jiri route and Three Passes trek?The Jiri route is the classic approach to Everest on foot from Jiri, adding about a week and many ups and downs.

Which treks need restricted-area permits?Upper Mustang, Manaslu, Tsum Valley, Upper Dolpo, Kanchenjunga and Limi are the common restricted regions.

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