The popular Manaslu trekking trail has been partially reopened that was obstructed due to numerous landslides following the recent earthquakes in Nepal. The trail was brought in operation with the help of Nepalese Army and Armed Police Force by clearing the rubbles from Aarught to Philim of Sirdibas VDC.
Manaslu region is a protected land under the boundaries of Manaslu Conservation Area. The natural beauty around the Manaslu region has made the trek as one of the best classic adventure treks in Nepal. The adventure starts through the lush green lower hills inhabited by Indo-Aryan Hindus and middle hills by the Tibetan-Burmese, Magar, Gurung and Tamang people on the Budhi Gandaki River with ups and downs from sub-tropical forest to the dry Tibetan plateau. Trekking in Manaslu region is constantly rewarded with outstanding views of Mt. Manaslu (8,163m/26,782ft), the eighth highest peak on the earth and the Himalayan panorama of Ganesh and Lamjung Himal. The main attraction of this trek is the Larkya la pass (5,135m/16,847ft). Hence the trek is geographically spectacular, strenuous and culturally fascinating with a nice combination of cultural heritage, natural beauty and great diversity of flora and fauna. Tibetan monks inhabit the sacred monasteries in Samagaon which is just 15km away from the Tibetan border. Strong Tibetan influence can be experienced in much of this trekking region. We descend from the top of the Larkya la pass through the alpine forests and meet at the main trail of the Annapurna Circuit. The trek ends at Besi-Sahar or continued over Thorung la pass (5,416m/17,769ft) along the Annapurna trail. kris@trekkingencounters.com
