Manaslu Trek

This trek was officially opened to tourist in 1991, but Mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. In 1950 a party led by HW Tilman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and colonel Jimmy Roberts crossed. The Larkya La looking for an interesting Mountain to climb. Manaslu (8156m) was attempted by Japanese expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956, When the First ascent was made. It Thus became known as a Japanese Mountain , and much of the information about the area was available only in Japanese. A few trekkers, including the Peripatetic hugh swift Hugh Swift , Managed to obtain Trekking Permits for this region, but otherwise this trek has always been the domain of the Mountaineering expedition. The Book Honey Hunters of Nepal, by Eric Valli and Dianne Summers, makes good background reading for this area.


This Trek s is geographically Spectacular and culturally fascinating. Culturally Fascinating. The inhabitants of the upper Buri Gandaki, a region known as Nupri ( ' the western Mountain ' ) are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants. Their speech, dress and Customs are almost exclusively Tibetan. There is still continuous trads trade between Nupuri Nupri and Tibet . The Mountain views in this area are Sensational, and the crossing of the Larkya La is one of the most dramatic of any pass in The Himalaya.


During your trek you fell strong Tibetan influence most , Most place have Tibetan names as well. Here is An Itinerary for this Trek ! !


Facts Of The Trek
Duration of the trek: 20 Days
Max. Elevation: 5213m.
Trek Grade: Moderate & Strenuous
Best Season : Spring & Autumn