Why should you go for Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Manaslu is the eighth highest peak in the world, standing tall with a height of 8163 meters above the sea level in the central part of Nepal. The summit of Manaslu has maximum fatalities and failure, making it one of the most dangerous peaks to summit.
The major highlight of the Manaslu region is that it is a part of “The Great Himalayan Trail”, the route across the Himalayas from east to west.
Manaslu region was a relatively undisturbed tourist hub until 2010 but slowly and steadily the hunger to travel to relatively undisturbed natural areas has brought the region into the limelight. The Manaslu region trek didn’t have any accommodation facility before 2010, but now it has an adequate amount of tea houses and lodges.
Manaslu circuit trek is considered to be one of the most difficult treks Nepal has to offer to its visitors. And the risk is worth taking for the explicit beauty of the Manaslu region. Similarly, the Manaslu region falls under the restricted area. That’s a major attraction for adventure lover trekkers to trek into the Manaslu region.
During the trek in the Manaslu region, trekkers don’t have to repeat the trail rather every day the trekker will walk through the new loop of the trail making it a complete circuit. Generally, the Manaslu trek is safer in comparison to other trekking trails as it takes a lot of time to reach maximum elevation. So the chances of getting altitude sickness are lower.
Picturesque view of beautiful forested trails and appealing snow-capped mountains. Similarly, plenty of Mani walls and prayer wheels adds up to the beauty of the trekking trail.
The turquoise blue water and the reflection of Mount Manaslu in the Birendra Taal on the trekking route are mesmerizing.
One of the perks of traveling to remote areas such as Manaslu is that very few trekkers trek into the region and the cost is comparatively low in comparison to other popular destinations like Everest or Annapurna.
Similarly, if a trekker has got time and energy the Manaslu circuit trek opens the gate to the Annapurna Circuit trek. The ending point of the Manaslu circuit trek is the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Manaslu circuit trek is flexible in such terms.
Larkya Pass at an elevation of 5213 m, the highest point on the Manaslu circuit trek promises the mesmerizing view of Larkya Peak, Annapurna 2, Kang Guru, and Himlung Himal.
Tsum valley holds a special place in Buddhism. Buddhist saint Milarewa is believed to have meditated on the mountains of the valley. Some Buddhist monasteries and remains of the ancient Tsum kingdom can still be seen in the valley.
Cultural diversity from Newari, Thakali, Gurungs to Sherpas. The perfect mixture of different caste, creed, culture, and religion at a different elevation and their warm hospitality is the major highlight of the trek. The cultural diversity in Nepal attracts a majority of tourists to visit Nepal.
Manaslu is the perfect blend of natural and cultural beauty that Nepal has to offer. Manaslu region is far from the modern world and we can see the remote Nepalese lifestyle. We can see through the medieval period. The region has been preserved as pure and untouched.