Ammoinite Adventures - Kathmandu, Nepal

Manaslu Circuit Trek, right in the heart of the Manaslu Region, is surrounded by 8 of the tallest peaks in the world. Mount Manaslu is known as the mountain of spirits in Nepal. The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a trekkers paradise, especially if you enjoy trekking remote, secluded regions. Furthermore, Manaslu circuit trekking is also a restricted area trekking route in Nepal. For trekking in this restricted area, you will need special permissions and a guide in compulsion.

The highest point of the Manaslu Circuit Trek is the Larkya La Pass which is widely believed to be one of the most dramatic pass crossing the Himalayas and reaches 5,125m / 16,814 ft.

Hence, you will have a great experience after you accomplish this restricted area trekking to the mountain of spirit in Nepal. Moreover, you can continue your trek to the Annapurna region. Manaslu circuit trek will merge with Annapurna circuit trek at Dharapani. Hence, you will have a choice either to continue your trek to Annapurna region or return back to Kathmandu.

Tsum Valley Manaslu Circuit Trek is a delightful journey that lets you walk along the Nepal-Tibet border enjoying the culturally divine highlands settlements and appreciating the artistic monasteries built in that serene and quaint environment. The dense forests in the region can be a home to many rare and endangered animals and the region is completely banned for hunting, fishing and animal slaughtering.

You may get a glimpse of Himalayan Thar and Blue Sheep if lucky. Strolling along the rapids of Budhi Gandaki River, Machha Khola and Soti Khola is an amazing experience with the mountains like Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal and Hiunchuli on our view.

The biggest achievement of Tsum valley and Manaslu Circuit Trek is a climb up to Larkya La Pass which is (5,220 meters) which is the highest point of our trek. From here, you can get some fascinating views of mountains like Cheo Himal, Kang Guru, Himlung Himal along with some rare views of Annapurna massif. Enjoy the cultural vibrancy that can be found nowhere but in Tsum valley.

Visit Mu Gompa, Rachen Gompa and Nunnery temple to get some insights about Tibetan Buddhist culture. The prayer flags, chortens, Mani walls; everything we encounter on our trail during our journey gives a resemblance of Tibetan Buddhist culture. The lifestyle and tradition of the people residing in the valley are unique and traditional. The people in the region have been able to preserve their uniqueness intact without any influence of the outer world till date.

Trekking in Manaslu region consists of different restricted areas. Hence, Trekking in Tsum Valley and Manaslu circuit needs special permissions and a guide is compulsory.

Who hasn’t dreamed of trekking to the base of the highest point on Earth? The Ammonite Adventure Everest Base Camp Trek is possibly the greatest trekking experience you can get because it has it all.

You get to explore the ancient city of Kathmandu
A scenic return flight to Lukla
Experience the Sherpa culture
Visit ancient Monasteries in the mountains
Incredible views including the Khumbu Icefall
Walk the Khumbu Glacier
Experience Everest Base Camp knowing you are as high as you can go without joining an expedition team.
Lukla (2,845m / 9,334 ft) is certainly the starting point for Everest Base Camp Trek and it takes around 30 minutes to reach from Kathmandu by air. Tenzing–Hillary Airport was therefore built under the supervision of Sir Edmund Hillary in 1964 and it is one of the most scenic airstrips in the world and similarly a dangerous one as well.

A stop at Namche Bazaar for 24 hours is standard to allow for your body to acclimatize to the high altitude. Hence, Namche (3,440m / 11,286 ft) is considered as the gateway to the high Himalayas because it is the last town on the way to Everest. Many villages dot the trek from this point, some of which you will spend the night at in Tea Houses or Guest Houses.

Trekkers follow the route of Dudh Koshi River Valley to reach Namche Bazaar. It is located at the height of 3,440m. Namche is a prime trade destination of Khumbu region where people gather for shopping daily essentials and goods related to trekking. It is also a place where people gather for the social purpose.