12 days Manaslu Trekking is one of the spectacular trekking itineraries for trekking in Manaslu region of Nepal. Less beaten and less crowded has been the buzzword to the modern trekkers and the same flavor is experienced during this trip.
12 days Manaslu Trekking is a restricted and remote area trekking in Nepal. It takes us to one of the most remote areas of Nepal where we experience an undiluted form of culture and tradition. These communities largely follow the tradition and culture of Tibet since this trekking trail is located at the frontier of Nepal and Tibet. In fact, their day to day life activities including trade is much connected Tibet side than Nepal. This trek not only is taking us to experience Nepal’s natural and cultural insights but also Tibetan lifestyle, culture, and plateaus along with snow-fed peaks.
Before we begin 12 days Manaslu Trekking, we spend a whole day to explore Kathmandu valley. This exploration takes us to UNESCO World Heritage sites in the valley. Then, we set our trip to Manaslu.
We begin this trip with a long drive from Kathmandu to Arughat or Sotikhola. This drive lasts for 8-9 hours via country road. Along the drive, we experience country life. Now, we begin our trekking from Sotikhola. The trail via lush forest gradually takes us to a higher elevation.
We frequently encounter with winding streams, suspension bridges, deep gorges, terraced fields, prayer flags, stone inscriptions in Tibetan language and holy monasteries and caves. Most significantly, we explore several holy caves and monasteries having sufficient acclimatization.
The more we travel far and wide, the more we feel wilderness and serenity. The virgin and unbeaten trails, picturesque settlements of ethnic groups and their traditions untouched by modernity will certainly astonish the trekkers.
Mt. Manaslu, one of the eighth highest mountains in the world begin to loom just in front of and you and we cannot believe our eyes to witness them. Other minor peaks, moreover, makes Mt. Manaslu more proud.
Larkya La Pass 5106m. one of the highest passes in the world is the highest elevation in this trek. This pass is also a popular vantage point to witness breathtaking mountain peak in Manaslu region in Nepal. This pass is adventurous and challenging too.
We then, gradually, descend via deep woods still viewing snow-fed mountains and rural lifestyle. Finally, we arrive at Beshisahar then we drive back to Kathmandu.
In this trip, the accommodation will be very normal and food will be offered according to the items mentioned in the menu. The high level of stamina of working in the mountain is required to do this 12 days Manaslu Circuit Trekking.