Manaslu Circuit vs Pikey Peak
Pick Manaslu Circuit for
adventure, a real challenge
Pick Pikey Peak for
first-timers, tight budgets, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Manaslu Circuit | Pikey Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Nepal, Gorkha, Gandaki | Nepal, Solukhumbu, Koshi |
| Highest point | 5,106 m | 4,065 m |
| Difficulty | Difficult | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 177 km | about 45 km |
| Days on the ground | 12–14 | 6–7 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Quiet | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹4,000 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Kathmandu | Kathmandu (Jiri / Dhap) |
| With kids | Not advised | Possible |
| With seniors | Not advised | Possible |
| Permits | Restricted Area Permit + MCAP + ACAP + TIMS. Must go through a registered agency. | Sagarmatha National Park permit not needed; TIMS applies in parts. Check locally. |
Manaslu Circuit: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Pikey Peak: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely