Manaslu Region

The area to the east of the Annapurna is known by Manaslu (8157 m) region trek. A few visitors trek to this area, which makes them a unique experience being in the wilderness. The area is bordered by River Budhi Gandaki and to the west by River Marshyangdi. This area is marked by two cultural highlights: Gorkha, which is the ancestral place of the Shah dynasty and the famous temple of Manakamana. Since the treks in the Manaslu region originate at around 1000 meters and reach as high as 5200 meters, the trekkers will see a wide range of flora typical of the middle hills and alpine regions of Nepal. Plants to be seen around here are pine, rhododendron and wildlife includes 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 in the Upper Manaslu area. At lower Manaslu area other ethnic groups such as Gurungs and Tamangs inhabit. The best time to trek here is between September-November and March-May. A lots of Lodges teahouses area seen nowadays in the Manaslu Conservation Area, however, teahouse trekking is suggested in this days. Government regulations require the entire group trekking to the Manaslu circuit to be full board camping before but you can do teahouse as well for small groups.

Getting There:
The main hub for treks in Manaslu region is the town of Gorkha, which can be reached from Kathmandu in about four hour drive by bus or car. The alternative starting point is Dhading Besi, from where it can be reached by bus in about five hours.

Permits and fees:
The major trekking route in the Manaslu region, the Manaslu circuit, requires a special trekking permit which trekkers can acquire through Admiral Adventure Treks.