Manaslu Round Trek - 20 Days

Manaslu Larke Pass Trek is a challenging pass and it is among the most chosen trekking destinations in Manaslu region which offers a perfect combination of rich culture heritage, incomparable Himalayan beauty, incredible view of Mt. Manaslu, spectacular beauty along the way, and a rich mountain biological diversity. Since Annapurna circuit trail started the motor road construction the circuit of Manaslu trek crossing over the Larke Pass/Larkya La Pass (5160m) is getting more and more popular as a new trekking destination. It offers to enjoy the diverse range of ecosystem, the remote lifestyle of the local inhabitants, influenced by the Tibetan culture and also the fantastic mountains scenery. Since most of the climbers who made to the summit successfully were the Japanese, Mt. Manasalu (8146 m), is also known as The Japanese Mountain, and it is known as one of the toughest mountains for climbing.

The Manaslu Round trek was officially opened to trekkers in 1991 which is in the restricted area thus require special trek permit to go which is well provided by the Government registered trekking agency of Nepal. The trek begins from Arughat Bazaar or Gorkha Bazaar, a huge precipitous valley, followed by Buri Gandaki River, crossing snow-covered Larkya La Pass (5160m) and ends at Bhulbhule close to the Besisahar which is also starting point of famous Annapurna Circuit trek. While around Manaslu one can see attractive views of Himalchuli (7,893m), Manaslu (8163m), Annapurna range, Shringi(7,187m), Ganesh Himal, NgadiChuli (7,879m) and other mountains, beautiful varied landscape and different flora and fauna, which make you seem as if you are through the most beautiful scene you have ever seen.

Furthermore, the trek explores small villages, the culture of Tibetan origin people living alongside the trails, Buddhist monasteries, unique ritual and lifestyle with spectacular scenery of snowy peaks, thundering rivers, different Himalayan flowers including the beautiful rhododendrons. Modernization and commercialization have not touched the purity of environment and since last few years this quite untouched area is gaining huge popularity and offering the finest trekking experience in Nepalese Himalayan, so trek to Manaslu will be a time-travel experience.