 This extended and strenuous trek, circling the
Manaslu range was opened to trekking in 1992
along with Mustang. Going north, up the river
valley of the Buri Gandaki and then behind Mt.
Himalchuli (7893m.), Peak 29 (7839 m.) and Mt.
Manaslu (8118 m.) to cross the Larkya La Pass at
5213 m., this fascinating trek explores areas
and the way of life unchanged for decades and
maybe, even centuries. Strenuous trekking
inconstantly rewarded with brilliant mountain
vistas of the Ganesh and Manaslu Himal rangesand
insights into the cultures of a cross-section of
ethnic Nepalese tribes and peoples of Gurung,
Magar, Tamang and Bhotias (Tibetan) who inhibit
the region. The trek starts from Gorkha and
passes through the village of Kalikathan to
Arughat Bazaar on the bank of the Buri Gandaki
River heading north up theBuri Gandaki river
valley. The trail passes through the villages of
Khani Gaon, Setibas,Nyak, Namru and Samagaon to
cross the Larkya La (5213 m.) and then joins the
river valley of the Dudh Khola. From here, the
trail heads south to the Dudh Khola's confluence
with the Marsyangdi River at the village of
Thonje and continues through the villages of
Chamjeand Nayagaon to Besisahar from where you
drive back to Kathmandu. This trek offers much
more than mountains. |
Round Manaslu Trek
Itinerary in Details
National Park entry permit
