Manaslu

Manaslu is roughly 64 kilometers east of Annapurna and is the highest mountain in the Gorkha District. Long ridges and valley glaciers provide access from all sides, culminating in a peak that rises high above the surrounding landscape and is a prominent feature when seen from afar. There are numerous trekking alternatives in the Manaslu region.

The popular 177-kilometer Manaslu trekking path skirts the Manaslu peak, passing via the pass and down to Annapurna. Only in 1991 did the Nepalese government allow hiking on this route. Along the Budhi Gandaki River, the walking track follows an ancient salt-trading route. Ten peaks over 6,500 meters, including a few over 7,000 meters, can be seen along the way. The Larkya La, at a height of 5,106 meters, is the highest peak reached along the journey route.

Location: Manaslu Himalaya

Elevation: 8,163m