Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu Trekking region is geographically and culturally charming place in Nepal and is considered one of the excellent trekking destinations in Nepal Himalayas. Manaslu offers you the huge mountain scenery, wonderful Tibetan culture, ancient monasteries, typical Nepalese lifestyle, lovely forests with rich flora and fauna and leading ethnic society in Nepal. This trekking is one of the well-known trails in Nepal. This trek was officially open for tourists in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. Mount Manaslu (8163m) is situated near to the border of Nepal. This is eight highest mountain of the world. The name Manaslu means "The Spirit Mountain" in local language.

You can drive to Arughat Bazaar or Soti Khola. The trail goes through the Budhi Gandaki River passing different ethnic groups village, this is cultural trek rather than mountain scenery at the low elevation. The trail leads us continue to Budhi Gandaki valley through the Tibetan villages with beautiful mountain sceneries and old Monasteries and cross the Larkya La pass then join with Annapurna Circuit route. Manaslu Circuit Trek can make shorter or longer. You can come back towards Besishahar or continue towards Manang, cross Thorang La pass and fly   to Pokhara from Jomsom.

Trip Fact

Duration: 17 days

Type of the Trek: Tea House, Home Stay, Camping

Activities: Trekking, Culture Tours

Best Months: September to November and March to May

Maximum Altitude: 5180m (Larkya La Pass)

Grade: Strenuous

Trip Highlights

*Walk along the rough Budhi Gandaki Valley, a valley of Tibetan people behind Manaslu.

*Great Mountain Scenery, old Buddhist Monasteries, Tibetan Culture and high pass crossing.