Considered one of the most challenging treks in Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit will reward the adventurous with an unparalleled alpine experience. Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, consummate beauty, and biological diversity. But mountaineering expeditions have had long access to this area. In 1950, a party led by HW. Tillman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and Col.
Jimmy Roberts crossed Larkya La looking for an interesting mountain to climb. A few trekkers, including peripatetic Hugh Swift, managed to obtain the trekking permit for the region, but otherwise this trek always has been the domain of the mountaineering expeditions. The journey around these legendary mountains is enjoyable and tough.
Beginning from Gorkha Budi Gandaki Valley River, crossing the snow bound Larkya La pass (5213m). We crossed Snow-covered peaks over 6500m. The descent, once off the snow, takes us through alpine then tropical areas, bursting with ferns, bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches. Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend to Beshishar (832m.) from where we will drive back to Kathmandu.
The Manaslu Area is considered as one of the most challenging region for trekking in Nepal. This area is another astonishing and demanded destination for trekking. This area rich in its cultural heritages and natural beauties make it an attractive spot for trekking in the country. The beautiful view of the mountains from Manaslu is the major form of attraction of the Manaslu Trekking,
Opened as an trekking spot in 1992, this area is rich cultures and biological diversities. The Manaslu Conservation Area starts at 600m and is rewarded with the eight highest peak in the world "Mt. Manaslu", which is located at an altitude of 8,163m, The area supports as home to several species of animals like snow leopard, musk deer, Himalaya Tahr and so on. Also, 20 species of birds and 3 species of reptiles are found in the Manaslu Conservation Area. The vegetation in this area consists of 200 types of plants of which 50 are used for several purposes.
The Manaslu Area is highly preserved and maintained. Still, there are a lot of things in this area waiting to be explored by the trekkers in the upcoming times. Early trekkers have always enjoyed and admired to be a part of the Manaslu Trekking.
The routes of the trek in this region provide an outstanding view of the gorgeous Mt Manaslu and several other natural beauties. Apart from this, the inspiring cultures and primitive diversities are also the major form of attraction. Ethnic groups like Sherpas and Tamangs are the early settlers of the Manaslu Area.