Trekking in Manaslu Region meant trek through the Manaslu Conservation Park which usually begins from Sotikhola after 7-8 hours bus ride from Kathmandu. The trekking trail begins with the farming land, lush green forests and traverse through the inspiring villages. As the trail leads along with Soti Khola we will pass some suspension bridges and sometime walk on wooden bridge over the small springs.
After 2 days trekking we reach at Jagat where the required trekking permits for Manaslu reason will be checked in. There are two trekking routes, one trekking route to TsumValley and our trekking path leads us all the way up to Larkey La.
Trek through the Manaslu there is no problem with walking temper until Lho Village, a beautiful village inhabited by local people from this area. As there were more ascents a day after another we might have problems with high altitude like headache, difficulty on walking, tiredness, etc. So the walking temper slow down itself, it’s suggested to take a rest several times in a day. Now after Lo Village we could see Mt. Manaslu face every day and surrounding sceneries become wider and wider.
We spend our acclimatization day in Samagaun as a day hiking to Manaslu Base Camp and Birendra Lake. It’s thrilling day but most enjoyable. Trekking further to Samdo Village which is the last village in Gorkha district people live. We have another a day excursion all the way to Nepal Tibet border, we will have a close glimpse of Samdo glacier whilst walking.
Our trekking trail further leads to Dharamshala and we traverse through Rocky Mountains, alpine terrain and Mt Manaslu is visible throughout the day. We may meet up some camping group in Dharamshala as Manaslu trekking region used to be camping organized and some groups do this way.
The most exciting day to Larkey La Pass starts very early morning, walk through the rugged and icy cramped trekking in the dark, torch light is most important for this walking. Our struggling pace reaches us on the Larkey La Pass for sunrise.
Slippery descending to Bhimtang through the frozen snowy trail makes the trekking must be challenging and hectic. After all, Manaslu Circuit trek 13 days itinerary would be the best to do trekking in Manaslu and can do it nicely. We may encounter some trekkers along the route who are doing Manaslu Tsum valley Trek, our plan is to do Manaslu Circuit via Larkey La Pass and through the Annapurna Circuit trekking.
For me trekking in the Manaslu region was a memorable adventure that combines awe-inspiring landscapes, white Himalayan peaks and rich cultural experiences. High trekking pass Larkey La and views of mountain landscapes, glacial valleys were highlighted from the pass
