Fantastic, incredibly varied off the beaten track teahouse trek Highly recommended. By far the most varied trek I've ever done and excellent for gradual acclimatisation. Starting from around 600m, the heat (30degC) and almost tropical lowland scenery was quite unexpected and we passed some beautifully quaint Nepali villages surrounded by terraced hillsides, padi fields and banana trees. The route follows the Buri Gandaki River Valley for the first week, which at times steepens and narrows to form a spectacular gorge with cascading waterfalls. You cross some amazing high suspension bridges over the river. As you climb gradually higher the vegetation changes to bamboo thickets, rhododendron and alpine forest and eventually you get above the treeline, where yak pastures, stark hillsides and snow-capped mountains dominate. The villages and people themselves also change as you near the Tibetan border. Crossing the Larke Pass (over 5000m) is a gradual ascent on undulating moraine the best mountain views are from the second summit (past the prayer flags) - save enough energy for the long descent!
A beautiful and explored trekking I did a trek to Manaslu on 2017 with my friend Marta from Mexico. For Manaslu Trek in Wikitravel, we looked at the reviews and messaged the local tour specialists. It was really a good choice. The trek is a amazing route, you will meet only few people. The views are incredible and the route is still unspoiled. It was tough to cross Larke pass but we maanged to cross it with no problems. In overall, we really had an amazing journey in Nepal.
An experience you’ll never forget... Overall an amazing experience. Beautiful views. A unique, friendly group of fun people! There was a real team spirit, and I was never in doubt that anyone wouldn’t make it to Base Camp. The guides were fabulous, and enhanced a really special experience! Would definitely recommend this trek!