Manaslu Region

Manaslu is Nepal’s eighth tallest peak, located in the Mansiri Himal and the west-central region of the country. The Manaslu Conservation Area stretches from the sub-tropical Himalayan foothills to the barren Trans-Himalayan high pastures bordering Tibet.

Himalchuli (7 893 m), Ngadi Chuli (7 871 m), Shringi (7 187 m), Langpo (6 668) and Saula (6 668) are some of the other notable peaks in the area (6 235 m).

Gorkha district is home to the Tsum holy valley, a pristine Himalayan pilgrimage.

The area stretches from Arughat to the Larkhe La pass and is divided into six climate zones, resulting in diverse flora and fauna.

Unlike many other parts of the world, this valley is home to various critically endangered creatures, such as Snow Leopards and Pandas. Lynx, Himalayan Black Bear, Grey Wolf, Dhole, Assamese Monkey, Himalayan Musk Deer, Blue Sheep, Himalayan Tahr, Mainland Serow, Himalayan Goral, Wooly Hare, Horseshoe Bat, Himalayan House Hare, and Black Lipped Pika are among the other mammals found in the Himalayan region.

The existence of 19 different types of woods and other types of dominating vegetation has been documented in the area.

Gurkhas from the Gurung ethnic group are well-known for their gallantry in military conflicts worldwide.

Closer to Tibet, the Bhutias (sometimes spelt Bhotias), a Tibetan ethnic group related to the Sherpas, dominate the scene, as seen by their flat-roofed dwellings, and they are devout Buddhists.

Because it is more challenging and the trail is steep, the Manaslu region is significantly less busy than the Annapurna. This trek’s highest point is the Larkya La pass (5240m), which necessitates adequate acclimatization.

A Restricted Area Permit is required for the hike (fee per week). In December 1998, the Manaslu Conservation Area was established.