The short answer
Langtang is shorter (7 to 10 days), close to Kathmandu and teahouse-based. Manaslu is longer (12 to 16 days), higher at Larkya La (about 5,106 m), more remote and needs a restricted-area permit and an agency. Choose Langtang for time, Manaslu for solitude and a pass.
Key facts
- Langtang
- 7 to 10 days
- Manaslu
- 12 to 16 days
- Pass
- Larkya La, about 5,106 m
- Permit
- Manaslu restricted
How it works
- Count your daysLangtang fits a long week; Manaslu needs two weeks.
- Check permitsManaslu needs a licensed agency and permits.
- Choose the seasonAutumn and spring suit both.
- Plan acclimatisationAdd rest days on Manaslu.
- Confirm lodgesServices vary after repairs.
Insider tip
Check recent trail and lodge conditions for both after earthquake and flood changes.
Avoid this
Do not treat Manaslu as an easy teahouse trek; it is harder.
Related questions
Is Langtang open after the earthquake?
Yes; the valley has been rebuilt and trekking resumed.
Is Manaslu quieter?
Usually yes, though numbers have grown.
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