Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world, is one of the adventurous Trekking destinations in Nepal. Recently discovered Manaslu Trekking trail is the less crowded, rustic, remote, and high altitude of Larkya La Pass, which will provide you with an experience of classic Trekking with the sensational mountain vistas. It is the perfect destination for enthusiasts to explore Nepal's isolated and wild region. Manaslu Trek is filled with stunning snow-covered mountains, endangered and rare species like Red Pandas, Snow Leopards, mammals like horseshoe bats, Asian black bears, Tibetan snow cocks, and crimson horned pheasants, and many more, varied ethnic villages, their unique cultures, and traditions.
Mt. Manaslu
Manaslu Trek in Nepal is one of the off-beaten Trekking routes of Nepal, which is protected under the Manaslu Conservation Area Project. Trekkers need special permits with experience and a professional Guide to Trek in the Manaslu Region. Without a Trekking Guide, the government of Nepal will not allow you to trek Manaslu Trek in Nepal. The Trekking trail of Manaslu is full of adventure, so trekkers should walk through the mountain passes, glaciers, lush jungles, rivers, and streams with ups and downs.
The government of Nepal has declared some of the areas in the Manaslu Region as a restricted region where trekkers require essential Trekking permits that include Restricted Area Permit, Manaslu Conservation Area Permit, Annapurna Conservation Area Permit, and Tsum Valley Permit (Optional if you plan to explore Tsum valley). During Trekking to the Manaslu Region, you should have at least two group members registered as guides. Every Guide should have an ID card and a Trekking License.
The Reason to Have a Trekking Guide
Larke pass
Manaslu Trek is a restricted area in Nepal, so every trekker needs a Guide to Trek in Manaslu Region. A Guide will help you to show you the right Trekking trail and look after it throughout the whole Trek. The Trekking trail will be challenging and dangerous, but the Guide will help you during some safety issues while taking Trekking permits. The Trekking Guide is well-trained in safety precautions. Not only that, but the focus will also help you to encounter the local people and learn about their unique cultures and lifestyles. They will act as a mediator between you and local ethnic communities. During your Trek, you may feel under the weather (altitude sickness); in such a case, there will be a Guide to look after you and inform you about the weather conditions too. There will not be any mental burden for accommodation and food; a Guide will already make a booking for you.
Related:
- Manaslu Circuit Trek
- Tsum Valley Trek
Cost of Guide and Porter for Manaslu Trek
Trekking in the Manaslu Region without a Guide is impossible; the adventurous attitude of the region makes Trekking quite challenging for a Guide. The Cost of a Trekking Guide and Porter's Cost is varied according to the itinerary and destination. A Guide may Cost around US$30-50 per day, while a Porter Costs US$ 25 per day, including meals, accommodation, insurance, equipment, and essentials.
