Nepal is an ideal destination for different kinds of holiday activities. Travelers across the globe can do adventure to leisure holiday activities. The presence of more than 125 different castes of people with diverse traditions and culture make this nation the best destination to do cultural trips. Among plethora of holiday activities that are possible to do in Nepal trekking is the most popular one. There are numerous trekking regions in Nepal as the presence of more than 1900 snowy mountain peaks glorify the overall trekking experiences. Everest region, Annapurna region, and Langtang region are popular trekking destinations of Nepal. Among these trekking regions, Manaslu region is slowly getting lots of visitors.

Why Manaslu Region is listed as Restricted Region of Nepal?

Nepal borders two big nations India in the south and China in the north. The northern border of Nepal is mainly habituated by Nepalese people who follow traditional Tibetan culture till date. They have their own language and traditions that are mainly similar to Tibet the autonomous region of People’s Republic of China. The volatile political reason and Nepal’s One China policy is also one of the reasons of these areas being restricted with limited access. The unique traditions, vegetation, landscape, and wildlife are also other reasons to keep these places under the restricted region of Nepal. The Manaslu region of Nepal has countless chortens, pagodas, and monasteries as well as nunneries. In order to protect the flora, fauna, and landscape of the region it is listed as the restricted region of Nepal.

What are things to remember during Manaslu Trek?

Trekkers must follow strict rules and regulations to do trekking activities inside restricted regions of Nepal. You are not allowed to trek solo. The trekking trip must be a guided trek accompanied by a licensed trekking guide. The group of trekkers must be two or more than two. Special restricted area permit is needed along with the Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) permit.

There are two iconic trekking routes in the region where you can knit adventurous trekking moments.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Information

Nowadays popularity of the Manaslu Circuit Trek is on the rise. Every season of Nepal Trekking the number of trekkers is increasing rapidly. Therefore, the trekking route is slowly becoming one of the major commercial trekking routes. In fact, the trek route is on par with Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, and Mardi Himal Trek. Explore Nepalese Tibetan village, reach the Manaslu Base Camp and cross the beautiful Larke La Pass during this trek.

Tsum Valley Trek Information

The Tsum Valley Trek route of Manaslu Region is comparatively shorter than the Manaslu Circuit Trek route. The scenery of mountains and villages of Manaslu area are possible while doing this trek. The biggest highlight of this trek route is the exploration of century old monasteries. It is possible to do Manaslu Circuit Trek and Tsum Valley Trek in one single trekking trip!

Please book any of our Manaslu region trekking trips and explore the majestic restricted region’s trek!