Soti Khola is a small village in Nepal, often recognized as the starting point for many trekkers heading on the famous Manaslu Circuit Trek. It is situated in the Gorkha district, which lies in the north-central part of Nepal. Geographic and Cultural Features Soti Khola serves as a gateway into the rugged trails of the Manaslu region, providing trekkers with their first glimpse into the rural lifestyles and natural beauty of the area. The village is nestled alongside the Budhi Gandaki River, which trekkers follow for the initial part of their journey. Importance in Trekking The Manaslu Circuit ..read more

The Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal is a renowned and adventurous trekking route that offers trekkers an authentic experience of traditional Nepali and Tibetan-style cuisine. When you embark on this trek, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of local foods, typically served in teahouses along the trail. Here’s an overview of the types of food you can expect during the Manaslu Circuit Trek: 1. Dal Bhat Dal Bhat is a staple for both locals and trekkers in Nepal. This nutritious and filling meal consists of lentil soup (dal), boiled rice (bhat), vegetable curry, and often some pickled v ..read more

Pungen Gompa, also recognized as Pung Gyen Gompa, stands as a prominent Buddhist monastery nestled in the heart of Nepal’s Manaslu region. Its serene presence is framed by the awe-inspiring backdrop of Manaslu mountain, ranking as the eighth highest peak globally. Here is a comprehensive overview of Pungen Gompa: Historical Roots Pungen Gompa boasts a deep-rooted history spanning numerous centuries. Legend has it that Tibetan Buddhist masters sought refuge in the Himalayas, establishing this monastery as a haven for spiritual pursuits, religious teachings, and cultural heritage preservation. L ..read more

The government of Nepal has declared the Manaslu region a restricted zone a long time ago as it is nearby the Tibetan border. From the village, Samdo, Tibet can be accessed quickly. So, it was made a restricted zone in order to prevent illegal activities and activity against Tibet. By the way, it is only a presumed reason of some people. Three different permits are necessary to obtain to trek in Manaslu. And a separate permit is needed for Tsum Valley if you want to merge Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley Trek. In this article, I have tried to cover the optimal information about Manaslu Tre ..read more

Hi, this is me Rajan Neupane working as a trekking guide in Nepal Himalaya. I have a long run experience in this field. Indeed, I have visited almost all of the trekking trails in Nepal from east to west. Likewise, this year, I completed my Manaslu Circuit Trek of Oct 2023 with Benjamin Bar Ness & his son Daniel Bar Ness. Here are some of the glimpse of our adventurous Manaslu Trek Benjamin Bar Ness and his son Daniel Bar Ness at top of Larkya La Pass 5106 m Moving toward Larkya La Pass Samdo Village Pungen Gompa The post I completed Manaslu Circuit Trek of Oct 2023 with Benjamin Bar Ness ..read more

Travel insurance is a must when you go abroad for traveling; it should cover sufficient medical facilities, natural disasters, and avalanches. So, it is an inseparable thing while beginning a trip. It would be nothing if trekking routes are not remote and barren land in Nepal. Indeed, most trekking routes of Nepal are so neuter and isolated from the colony. Sometimes, travelers get into some kind of serious medical issues which requires helicopter evacuation. If you don’t have travel insurance for Nepal, you may be in a danger. Not only that, but it can also end up with your bank balance costi ..read more

While you are away from your home and doing some kind of adventure activities like trekking, your health should be the first priority to care for. Because it is an unknown place for you. Unfortunately, if you got into some kind of health problem while you are trekking, it will be really hard to take you to the hospital. Because the trekking areas are remote and so barren. Without helicopter rescue, it will be almost impossible to take you to the hospital. But helicopter rescue is really expensive in the Himalayas. It will cost around 4 – 5 thousand USD. So trekkers should make travel insurance ..read more

Manaslu circuit is relatively less difficult to trek than Annapurna Circuit Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek. Yet, it crosses a 5106m high pass called Larkya Pass. Larkya Pass lies between Dharmasala and Bhimtang, and is certainly nowhere more than 5000 m. Hence, Larkya Pass might be quite difficult to cross away. Basically, the level of difficulty of an adventure tour depends upon several aspects. As if you can assume whether a trek is hard or not by considering the altitude level, weather and climate, remoteness, available facilities, and so on. Certainly, Manaslu is a rugged and desolat ..read more

With varieties of elevation, it is little bit hard to pack all necessary things for Manaslu Trek. From start to end, the trek passes through few dense forests, snowy mountains, and traditional villages. It starts from the elevation of 710 and reaches up to 5179 m (Larkya Pass). Therefore, it requires clothing, head gears, and foot wears suitable for high and low both the altitudes. Leave all unnecessary things either in hotel or in a trekking company. Just keep the things which are necessary for the trek before heading toward the trek. If you hire a porter, you can take up to 15 – 20 kg of you ..read more

In this article, we are going to give a brief description of those things which must be considered to be safe while doing the Manaslu trek. The off the beaten trek – Manaslu Circuit Trek goes through several rugged paths and barren lands although it is a moderate trek. This trek is widely known as restricted area trekking, because foreigners must obtain special trekking permit to visit the Manaslu. Manaslu trek emphasizes the unexplored and remote areas of Manaslu region which is typically related to Tibetan culture and geography. Narrow and Rugged Paths Manaslu trek is an off the beaten track ..read more