Manaslu Circuit (Nubri Valley) Trek

The complete circuit of Manaslu (8163m) over the Larke Pass is getting more and more popular as a new trekking destination, however it still  sees relatively few trekkers as compared to other established trekking routes. Due to development of the road, the trek will start from the entry point to Manaslu Conservation, Jagat. During the drive from Kathmandu, the road goes through the Dhading in a peached road till to Arughat. After Arughat the drive will be on off road along the side of Budi gandaki river till Jagat. The lifestyle and culture of people will be different once we start trekking from Jagat through Phillim. Our trail goes through narrow valley up till Namrung then later opens for a beautiful view. The Lho and Shayala is one of the best location for perfect shot of Mt. Manaslu along with manaslu north and Ngadi Chuli. The ascending the side trip through Pungyen Gompa, will present you an amazing view  and also act as an acclimatization trek. 

The trail reaches Samagaon, the largest and most important village in the region then a couple hours of hike to Samdo Village. This is the last village of Nepal before enter Tibet. From here we will head west and cross the Larke Pass (5160 m), a classic and tough route linking the Buri Gandaki with the Marsyangdi valley. The descending trek  will take us down to Bhimthang which is in the Annapurna region side. The Bhimthang is beautiful alpine meadows with 360degree panoramic view of Manaslu North West face, Ngadi chuli, Pongkar Peak, Kang Guru and several ranges which are towering high above Valley. The trail descends through beautiful pine and rhododendron forests and down to Goa and Tilje then descend to the main trail of Annapurna Circuit at Dharapani from where you will drive back to Benshi Sahar 

People from the Nobri Valley are deeply molded with Tibetan culture and Buddhism practice as they migrated from tibet and they still follow a strong monastic tradition. Mt.  Manaslu is also known as Pung Gyen in the local language. In the east south base of this Mountain, there is a monastery called Pung Gyen Gompa which was built around 400 years ago by the people of Nubri in regard to respect their deity who protects the valley. Several Mahayana Buddhist practitioners  and spiritual seekers have been visiting this monastery which has served as a place of worship, meditation, and spiritual retreat.

The Manaslu Circuit (Nubri Valley) Trek present one of Nepal's most remarkable and diverse landscape, taking trekkers on a journey from subtropical lowland to Himalayan alpine zones. Along the trek, the scenery shifts daily from dense forest, several waterfall, terraced farmlands, steep gorges, rhododendron and pine forests to alpine wide valleys with blue sheeps and Yak pastures with the snow covered peaks in the back ground. The trek is moderate with easy trekking. Your endurance will be tested in extreme conditions above Samagaon, however the historic monasteries, culture, deep spiritual heritage and ethereal natural landscapes are rewards where you can immerse in the unique beauty filled with unforgettable scenery and peaceful atmosphere. Due the difficulty and remoteness of the route, the trek requires proper safety and reliable logistics , that’s why partnering with a trusted and experienced operator is essential. Having more than two decades of experience, Peak Endeavour Nepal Trek has guided more than thousand of trekkers safely through the Himalayas, helping them complete the Manaslu Circuit Trek and making unforgettable memories.