Manaslu Circuit Trekking has been open only since 1991 for outsider travelers. This trek is a unique opportunity to experience and explore Pristine Mountain View, rich culture, and genuine adventure sum around the "untouched" region of Nepal. Mt. Manaslu 8,163m tall is one of the most beautiful mountains in Nepal. Manaslu is derived from the Sanscrit word “MANASA” which is translated as the mountain spirit. The trek begins from the old, independent kingdom of Gorkha to the Budi Gandaki valley. Distinctively people are Buddhist and their links are transmitted from Tibetan tradition. The flat-roofed houses boast Monasteries with embossed prayer wheels and Chortents guarding the entrances of towns. The Tibetan monks inhabiting sacred monasteries give the joy of Tibetan feeling and spirituality. This area offers a combination of cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty, and biological diversity. The Manaslu was climbed in 1956 for the first time by Japanese alpinist. The trek is relatively enriched by flora and fauna, ascending and descending through the alpine forest, Himalayan villages, and landscapes comes to join at Dharapni the main classic trail to Annapurna Circuit route then ending throughout Besisahar by overland drive.
We start overland driving along the Prithvi highway till Anbu Khaireni and turn towards Dhading Besi or Gorkah road by seeing the wonderful views of picturesque landscapes, mountains, villages, terraced fields, and lifestyle of different ethnic groups. Lunch break will be somewhere along the road in a good restaurant, who mostly serves Nepalese famous Daal bhat. The road prevail rough tough everywhere in Nepal so the most bumpier road starts onwards Arughat Bazaar.
