Manaslu Circuit Tea House Trekking On 16 Days
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ON SHORT The word Manasalu is derived from a Sanskrit word 'MANASA' which means the spirit of Mountains. This trek was officially opened to tourists in 1991, which offers a unique opportunity to experience the relatively “untouched” region. This epic trip circumnavigates the entire massif with an insight into the cultures of ethnic Nepalese tribes and peoples of both Hinduism, Buddhism religion, but mountaineering expeditions have had long access to the area. In 1950 a party led by H.W. Tillman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and col. Jimmy Roberts crossed the Larkya La (Pass) looking for an interesting mountain to climb. Manaslu (8,163m) was attempted by Japanese Expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. Having become known as "JapaneseMountain" much of the information about the area was available in Japanese.
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- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
We had an excellent time on our Tsum/Manaslu trek. There were two of us, with Pasang as guide and Phurba as porter. They were efficient, great company, and happy travel companions. After a delayed start due to a big snow dump and rainstorm, our trek went smoothly, staying in good clean tea houses with copious quantities of hearty food to sustain us. Dawa organised all the logistics, from meeting us at the airport, hotels, jeep rides, guide and porter, internal flights, tea house bookings, Kathmandu tour, and a cultural dinner. This is the fourth time I have had Dream Himalaya Adventures look after logistics on a trek and I won't hesitate to call Dawa again the next time.
This was a trip I had been really keen to do for over 40 years when I last came to Nepal and did a short trek then. It was everything that I had been hoping for: stunning views of the Himalayas, an almost tangible spirituality about the whole journey, wonderful flowers especially in the rhododendron forests and a glimpse of a fascinating culture, very different to the West. I had a wonderful guide, Pasang and porter, Pemba. I was a bit apprehensive about my fitness but Pasang paced me well an made sure we did enough acclimatisation walking, so I was comfortably able to reach and enjoy the Manaslu Base Camp and Larke La pass. Pemba certainly helped - always offering to carry more if I looked tired and singing to raise our spirits. Pasang was also invaluable too in that he seemed to know everybody and everywhere to visit and could always find someone to open a locked door. Dawa Sherpa, the owner of Dream Himalaya Adventures, was really helpful when we were planning the trip with lots of practical advice and help when some of my luggage was lost on the flight to Nepal and the logistics were faultless. I can easily see why so many people go back to him to organise their next trek or climb.
This trek , though more busy than we anticipated, still maintained mostly quiet trails with massive views. It also has several side treks that we experienced and enjoyed. We were treated so well by Dream Himalayan adventures. Not a hassle or a problem. Massive thanks for making this trek so memorable. We will be back!!
