Manaslu Region

Trekking in the Manaslu region offers an off-the-beaten experience. The difficult terrain and the isolation of the region have made it an exclusive part of Nepal, where only a handful of trekkers visit.

Located in the west-central part of Nepal, the Manaslu region boasts unspoiled nature and ancient practices.

The Manaslu Trek requires only that you put aside your sense of Westernized comfort, luxury, and the modern conveniences that you believe you cannot live without. What you will receive in return is God-granted blessing.

The name Manaslu, in Sanskrit, means “Mountain of the Spirit”.

Manaslu is 8th highest mountain in the world. It is located halfway between Kathmandu and Pokhara, but is north of both of them. The Manaslu region reaches up to the Tibet border, and is also on the original “Great Himalayan Trail”.

Trekking Manaslu offers you profound rewards and can be your “dream of a lifetime” but also carries with it your necessary personal ability to be able to handle strenuous endurance and taxing terrain. In other words, it requires your superior physical and mental health.

Plants and Animals in Manaslu Region

During the Trek, it is possible to see many types of fauna in this region. Some possibilities you may encounter include wooly hare, snow leopard, lynx, blue sheep, Himalayan musk deer, Himalayan black bear, Assam macaque, blue sheep, grey wolf and the beloved panda.

For this thriving animal life, we have to thank the Buddhist monks who placed a ban on hunting.

In the blue skies, the Golden Eagle flies. The Golden Eagle is the king of birds in this region. Over 110 species of birds have been recorded by the monks in the monasteries. Griffons, pheasants and snow cocks are also seen.

The flora for this region includes medicinal plants and aromatic herbs. Over 17 different types of forests have been identified, the rhododendron forests being the singular most spectacular if you happen to trek in their peak season. The different forests are easily recognizable; the vegetation may be the same in some places even where the forest types differ.