manaslu

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In very heart of central Nepal lies Manaslu, a fascinating region of diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage visited by adventurous travellers looking for a wild and raw trekking experience.

Dominating the jagged peaks to the north near the border with Tibet is Manaslu (8163m/26781ft), or “the mountain of the spirit”, in Nepali. To Tibetans who have settled in the region, Manaslu is Lord Pungyen, the king of all mountains and protector of the land.

Since Japanese climbers first explored the region in the 1950s in their bid to summit the world’s eighth-highest mountain (“angering” Lord Pungyen at one point), a trekking route around the peak known as the Manaslu Circuit has drawn seasoned hikers from around the globe.

Supported by teahouses that have sprung up on the trail in the past decade, the circuit is a nevertheless long journey demanding stamina and endurance, needed especially when crossing the snowy 5106-metre (16752ft) Larke pass into the Annapurna region to the west.

South of the Manaslu Circuit lies the former Kingdom of Gorkha, where its many beautiful hillside villages and lush subtropical trails remain little explored by foreign travellers, even today.