Manasalu Trek

Trek to Manasalu circuit is an awe-inspiring adventurous great Himalaya trail and known as  the best circuit trekking route in Nepal. Manasalu circuit trekking takes you to view the panoramic scenery of secrete rolling hills, subtropical forest, alpine valleys, high altitude glacier lakes, fascinating flora, fauna along with the towering snow clad mountains of 7000M to 8000M in the region of Tibetan Plateau.  This popular Manasalu circuit trek offers every trekker a great opportunity to explore unique blend of Nepalese culture and hospitality as it passes through many cultural heritages including traditional Tamang, Gurung settlements at lower elevation and Sherpa settlements in the high altitude, and observe the spellbinding beauty of the Himalayan foot hills to the high freezing and spectacular Larkya la pass, a high remote and challenging pass and the high point of the trek situated above (5000m). Most importantly, This circuit takes you to the foot and around of the world’s eight highest peak Mountain Manasalu (8,156M).

This great Himalayan trail let you experience the majestic beauty of the Manasalu Massif; the 8^th  highest peak in the world, view of Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kang Guru and Annapurna II, hike across the wild rapids of the Budi Gandaki river, discover the splendor of bamboo, pine and rhododendron forests and trek over jaw dropping glacial terrain and  high mountain passes. You will see Blue sheep, Musk deer, Himalayan chamois, Clouded Leopard, Snow Leopard, Himalayan Black Bear and Himalayan Griffin Vultures of many species found the route.

The standard circuit trek begins at Arughat and ends at Besishar and requires  a trekking permit to travel all the way through the Manaslu area.

The duration of the Manaslu Circuit Trek can be 19 days with trekking and hiking as the main activities. It is considered to be a moderate level trek with cultural, historical and natural tours and a maximum elevation of 5160m. The best time to visit the region is from March to May, in Spring, and September to December during the winter.

Highlights 

• Great Himalaya trail alternative to Annapurna base camp in Nepal
•  Spectacular view of the worlds eight highest mountain Mount Manasalu (8256M) and other Himalayas above 8000M  
• Trek to amazing  high altitude point Larke pass of 5100 M
• Explore picturesque alpine valleys such as Tsum  Valley and Tibatan villages 
• Discover beauty of glacier lakes, subtropical forest, different species 
• Experience Nepalese culture blend across the route
• Experience of real trekking as the world offers