Manaslu Trek

Manaslu area to the east of Annapurna in west-central Nepal was opened to trekkers only in 1991. Few visitors trek to this area, which makes a visit here all the more unique and unspoiled.The area is boarded by River Budhi Gandaki and to the west by River Marshyangdi. This area is marked by two cultural highlights; Gorkha which is the ancestral of the reigning shah dynasty and the temple of Manakamana. Since the treks in the Manaslu region originate at around 1,000m and reach as high as 5,200m, the trekker will see a wide range of flora typical of the middle hills and alpine reagion of Nepal.Plants to be seen around here are pine, rhododendron, wildlife include barking deer, pika and Himalayan marmots.Birds to be sighted in the region are pheasant, raven and chough. People of Tibetan origin inhabit several villages. Other group found here are Gurungs and Tamang. The best time to trek here is between September to May.A few teahouses are seen in Manaslu Conservation Area; however, teahouse trekking is not a suggested option.Goverment regulation requires all the group trekking to the Manaslu Circuit to be fully sufficient.With its fantastic mountain scenery spanning altitudes from a few hundred meters to over 5,000 m and the terrific variety of eco-systems, the Manaslu route is one of the few true adventure experiences.We start our trek from the ancient trading post of Trisuli or historical places Gorkha,which is reached from Kathmandu over a winding and goes all around Manaslu through the larkya pass at 5,200m. The trail links up with the eastern sector of the Annapurna circuit on the drive back to Kathmandu.