Manaslu

Manaslu region, under the shadow of Mt. Manaslu (World’s eight highest mountain) and Ganesh Himal ranges, is located in Gorkha district, west of Kathmandu. The entire region was restricted for foreigners until 1991 AD, making it untouched and unspoiled compared to the other regions in Nepal. From lush green forests, waterfalls, rivers, pristine and diverse trails, stunning mountain views and settlements with rich Tibetan culture housing centuries-old Buddhist monasteries, the region has a lot to offer.

You can choose to trek to the hidden valleys of Tsum and Nubri, or go for the classic Manaslu Circuit trek where you circumnavigate the Manaslu mountain and reach Annapurna region by crossing the iconic Larke Pass at 5106 meters. Manaslu circuit is a great alternative to Annapurna Circuit trek, with less chaos and outer influence. Trekking in Manaslu does not require camping as you can find basic tea houses all along the trails. You will, however, need a restricted area permit along with the conservation area permits to trek in Manaslu.

Manaslu Manaslu Circuit Trek

13 days | Challenging

Circumnavigate on the barely trodden valley around Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world, and witness old Buddhist settlements seemingly lost in time.

USD 1325

Reserved ground transfer, accommodation (BB), guides, porters and permits

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Manaslu Manaslu Circuit and Tsum Valley Trek

20 days | Challenging

Go deeper into the rustic valleys and old Tibetean settlements nestled in the foot of Manaslu (the 8th highest mountain) and Ganesh Himal ranges. This classic trek challenges, and rewards you with its abound beauty, mysticism and diversity.

USD 1630

Reserved ground transfer, accommodation (BB), guides, porters and permits

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	Walk along Budi Gandaki river that cuts through the steep cliffs of Gorkha.
	Traversing through villages and settlements that are secluded from road transport and other technologies.
	Crossing Larke Pass at 5,106m (16,752ft) with enormous snowcapped mountains surrounding you on all sides, and converging 4 glaciers below.
	People's traditional way of life and living, be it on the mountains, rivers or forests.
	Walking on the stretch to Pungen Gompa, perched on the end of a long plateau below towering mountains.
	The change in landscape and vegetation as you move from green and humid lowlands to rocky and arid highlands.
	Lho, Samagaon and Bhimthang villages against mountain backdrop which look like they've been taken out of a fairly tale.
	Walking above the turquoise Birendra Lake near Samagaon on the way to Manaslu Base Camp.
	The long approach downhill to Dharapani, and the rugged and tight terrains of Manang, followed by dramatic and scenic drive back to Kathmandu.

1	Kathmandu - Machha Khola
2	Machha Khola - Jagat
3	Jagat - Deng
4	Deng - Namrung
5	Namrung - Lho
6	Lho - Samagaon
7	Acclimatization day in Samagaon
8	Samagaon - Samdo
9	Acclimatization in Samdo
10	Samdo - Dharamshala
11	Dharamshala - Larke Pass - Bhimthang
12	Bhimthang - Goa/Gho
13	Goa - Dharapani - Kathmandu

	Walk along Budi Gandaki river that cuts through the steep cliffs of Gorkha.
	Traversing through villages and settlements that are secluded from road transport and other technologies.
	Crossing Larke Pass at 5,106m (16,752ft) with enormous snowcapped mountains surrounding you on all sides, and converging 4 glaciers below.
	People's traditional way of life and living, be it on the mountains, rivers or forests.
	Walking on the stretch to Pungen Gompa, perched on the end of a long plateau below towering mountains.
	The change in landscape and vegetation as you move from green and humid lowlands to rocky and arid highlands.
	Lho, Samagaon and Bhimthang villages against mountain backdrop which look like they've been taken out of a fairly tale.
	Walking above the turquoise Birendra Lake near Samagaon on the way to Manaslu Base Camp.
	The long approach downhill to Dharapani, and the rugged and tight terrains of Manang, followed by dramatic and scenic drive back to Kathmandu.

	Crossing Larke Pass at 5,106m (16,752ft) with enormous snowcapped mountains surrounding you on all sides, and converging 4 glaciers below.
	Traversing through the mystical Tsum valley, a hidden gem far off from road transport and other technologies.
	People's traditional way of life and living, be it on the mountains, rivers or forests.
	Walking on the stretch to Pungen Gompa, perched on the end of a long plateau below towering mountains.
	The change in landscape and vegetation as you move from green and humid lowlands to rocky and arid highlands.
	Lho, Samagaon and Bhimthang villages against mountain backdrop which look like they've been taken out of a fairly tale.
	Walking above the turquoise Birendra Lake near Samagaon on the way to Manaslu Base Camp.
	The long approach downhill to Dharapani, and the rugged and tight terrains of Manang, followed by dramatic and scenic drive back to Kathmandu.

1	Kathmandu - Machha Khola
2	Machha Khola - Jagat
3	Jagat - Lokpa
4	Lokpa - Chumling
5	Chumling - Chokang Paro
6	Chokang Paro - Nile
7	Nile (Day trip to Mu Gompa)
8	Nile - Chokang Paro
9	Chokang Paro - Chumling
10	Chumling - Deng
11	Deng - Namrung
12	Namrung - Lho
13	Lho - Samagaon
14	Acclimatization day in Samagaon
15	Samagaon - Samdo
16	Acclimatization in Samdo
17	Samdo - Dharamshala
18	Dharamshala - Larke Pass - Bhimthang
19	Bhimthang - Goa/Gho
20	Goa - Dharapani - Kathmandu

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