Manaslu Circuit Trek

Duration: 22 Days
Trek grade: Strenuous
Manaslu is one of the recently opened areas for trekking with limited number of tourists each year. The passing through Larkya La Pass (5153m) cuts behind the Manaslu massif offers some of the finest trekkings in the Himalayan wilderness. We commence the trek from Gorkha and trek up the wild Buri Gandaki River through rough gorges slicing between Himchuli (7890m) and Ganesh (7429m). The trek is geographically spectacular and culturally
From here, begin your ascent through the Gandaki River valley, fed by innumerable rivers and waterfalls and plunge into its bathing pools. From here, the strenuous section begins and yaks begin to outnumber people in a rocky landscape. In Samagoan (3450m.), visit the glacial green lake of Birendra, before crossing into mystic Samdo, a mere 15 km from the Tibetan border. Here, Tibetan monks inhabit sacred monasteries. There, combined with the views of Tibetan plateau against stark white Himalayas makes this a truly spiritual place. Continuing, more monasteries await you in Larkya Bazaar, along with your biggest challenge - crossing Larkya pass. fascinating the views of Manslu and other neighboring peaks are spectacular from Larkya La Pass. Snow covered peaks reaching over 6500 mt, demand your utmost respect as you are crossing, quite literally, the top of the world. The relaxing descent will take you through alpine, tropical areas, bursting with ferns, bamboo’s, pine, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches. Much of this trek is in a region of strong Tibetan influence. The inhabitants of upper Buri Gandaki region are Nupri, who are direct descendants of Tibetan immigration. Buddhist prayer flags and chortens are abundant in the region.
Finally, the Manasalu will disappear behind you as you descend to Beshishar (832m.). This 3 week's excursion will leave you with a sense of peace and respect for the people of Nepal and its ecological wonders.