Manaslu Circuit Trek, situated to the east of Annapurna region, explores the Mansiri Himalayas to the north-west of Kathmandu. Beginning from Gorkha, 143 kilometers west of Kathmandu, the Manaslu Circuit Trek begins at Soti Khola which is at the lowest altitude on the trek at 700 meters. The trek gradually ascends to reach 5,160 meters at Larkya La Pass, the highest altitude conquered on the trek. Manaslu Circuit trek emphasizes the Tibetan-Buddhism culture in the northern most villages of Bihi, Lho, and Samagaon. The residency of Nubri, Tsum, Gurung, and Sherpa communities, the routes along the Manaslu Circuit Trek are predominated by the cultures and lifestyle of the nearby Tibet. Buddhism of Tibetan origins are prevalent which are reflected on the daily life of the people. The floral and faunal abundance along with the culture of the ethnic Nubri and Tsum communities make the trip even more enticing.
The initial and final couple days on the Manaslu Circuit trek involve less walking of 3-4 hours on easier trails. However, the mid days on the Manaslu Circuit trek require strenuous walks of around 6-7 hours on steep, rugged, and demanding trails. Autumn and spring seasons bring the best weather on the Manaslu region trek. During the trekking day, weather is warm and perfect for trekking whereas, nights are relatively colder especially in these seasons.
