Manaslu Circuit Trek In 17 Days

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Gaining in popularity by the year and dubbed by many 'The New Annapurna' in terms of its overall appeal, the remote Manaslu Circuit trek remains largely true its reputation as an outstanding wilderness experience even as tea houses along the trail have made the hike easier in recent years from the perspective of basic food and accommodation needs along the way. Manaslu circuit trek still remains far less crowded than some of the better known routes through the Himalayas while offering all the classic aspects of a great trek, from cascading rivers and precipitous trails, stunning views and subtropical forests, glorious mountain scenery and a gradual ascent to a breath-snatching high pass, and a host of side trips and add-ons that have the scope to turn the experience into an epic journey.

Skirting by the ice-cold waters of the Budhi Gandaki river all the way to its source below Larke La — and frequently crossing over the river on a slew of seemingly hair-raising suspension bridges that are in actual fact sturdy enough for entire mule teams to use — the trek provides fascinating insights into the traditional cultures ...
... of the Gurung, Tamang and Tibetan people living in peaceful coexistence within the valley's confines.

Reigning supreme over the entire region is majestic Manaslu (8163m) and its striking twinned peaks, skirted by glacial valleys, pine forests, and the scenic backdrop of the Ganesh Himal range. The trek essentially circles much of the mountain’s circumference until it crests Larke La and drops into the neighboring valley of Marsyangdi, descending from there through the rock-strewn upper slopes and scenic alpine meadows to Dharapani, the modern trailhead for the Annapurna circuit trek.
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