Starting from: Gorkha - Khanchok
Ending at: Bhulbhule - Beshi Shahar
Most Attraction of the trek:
Views of Tibet and an insight into Tibetan culture through various
monasteries and Tibetan settlements. Unspoilt mountain views, bathing
pools, lakes and waterfalls surrounded by alpine and tropical forests.
Considered as one of the most challenging treks in Nepal, the Manaslu
Circuit will reward the adventurous with an unparalleled alpine
experience. Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination of rich
culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty, and biological diversity.
We ascend the Gandaki River valley, which is fed by innumerable rivers
and waterfalls, offering the chance of a plunge into some bathing
pools. From
here, the streneous section begins and yaks begin to out number people
in the rocky landscape. In Samagoan (3450m) we visit the glacial green
lake of Birendra, before crossing into mystic Samdo, a mere 15km from
the Tibetan border. Here Tibetan monks inhabit sacred monasteries and
combined with the views of the Tibetan plateau against stark white
Himalayas this is a truly spiritual place. The biggest challenge then
awaits - crossing the snow bound Larkya La pass (5213m). Snow-covered
peaks over 6500m towers above as we cross. The descent, once off the
snow, takes us through alpine then tropical areas, bursting with ferns,
bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with
cotton-white beaches. Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend to
Beshishar (832m.) This 3week excursion will leave you with a sense of
peace and respect for the people of Nepal and its ecological wonders.