Highlights:
“From mid-hills of Gorkha on least ventured routes by main flow of trekkers. Explore traditional farm villages of Barpak, Laprak adorned with lively cultures Walk into lovely forest lined with tall rhododendron, magnolia and pine trees Following ancient Trans Himalaya Salt and Caravan trade route of Nepal and Tibet Low warm paddy fields to cooler hills and towards arctic zone of ice and glaciers”
Trek Short Profile:
Trekking Mode: Accommodation on best available local lodges.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Trekking Area: Around North of Gorkha district around Manaslu Himal
and Manang district.
Highest point on trek: Larke-La pass 5,106 m / 16, 752 ft.
Trekking duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days with drive both ways.
Total Trip: 19 Nights / 20 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Around Manaslu Trekking:
The best time for this wonderful Around Manaslu trekking is in the spring and autumn seasons, spring from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are shorter with sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky. Chances of snow on trails as well on passes.
Religion and Culture:
The mid-hills of Gorkha around Barpak and Laprak villages, highly populated by Gurung and Magar tribes. Practice both Hindu and Buddhism religions and cultures, with Hindu Bharamins and Chettries as well Dalits.
North of Gorkha district around High Manaslu and Manang Valley populated by Bhotia and Manang people the mountain tribes of Mid-West Nepal Himalaya. The native around high Manaslu and Manang Valley follows strong Buddhism religion of age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek above Jagat village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.