Highlights
- 360 degree view of Himalayas including Manaslu
- Experience well preserved authentic Tibetan culture of Nubri and Tsum people
- Cross Larkya La pass at 5160m
- Visit Mu Gompa in Tsum Valley
- Trek through Manaslu Conservation Area
Impressive is the exploration of Tsum Valley famous for Milarepa caves, Mu Gompa and yak pastures. The crossing of Larkya La (5160m) pass, one of the highest Himalayan valleys, is a major highlight. The pass offers remarkable panoramas of Manaslu, Himal Chuli (7893m), Himlung (7126m) and Cheo Himal (6820m).
Opened for trekking in the 1990s, Manaslu Trek is an adventurous and challenging trekking trail in Nepal Himalaya. It is a journey to the base of Mt. Manaslu (8163 meters), the eighth tallest mountain in the world, geographically close to Nepal-Tibet (China) border. Adventure Thirdpole Treks was one of the first companies to take trekking groups into the region. It, however, remained virtually inaccessible from 1996 till 2006 due to political unrest. In terms of tourism, Manaslu is still categorized as 'controlled area' so special permits are required to trek here.
Few travelers penetrate this high and mysterious valley, which once had much more important trading links with Tibet than it does today, and one will have the feeling of entering a secret Buddhist world of monasteries, mani walls and prayer flags. Impressive is the exploration of Tsum Valley famous for Milarepa caves, Mu Gompa and yak pastures. The crossing of Larkya La (5160m) pass, one of the highest Himalayan valleys, is a major highlight. The pass offers remarkable panoramas of Manaslu, Himal Chuli (7893m), Himlung (7126m) and Cheo Himal (6820m).
Over 110 species of birds, 33 mammals, 11 butterflies, and 3 reptiles have been recorded in the area which includes snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer, blue sheep, and Himalayan Thar. The region is inhabited by Bhotia people such as Nubri, Tsum, and Gurungs who have closer cultural and geographical ties with Tibet than Nepal.
Manaslu trek is a tea house trek and starts at Arughat along the Buri Gandaki River and descends down to Annapurna region.