A cultural trek to Manaslu is one of the non-restricted areas in Restricted Trekking trail. Manaslu cultural circuit trek will walk you through the beautiful villages of lower part of Manaslu region. Village with culture and scenery of the mountains along the trekking trail & tea houses terrace will fill your short trek with good memories. 

Manaslu Circuit as a whole being one of the trending restricted trail trek in Nepal Himalaya, lower Manaslu circuit (also called cultural circuit in Manaslu region) is also a perfectly off-the-beaten trail. Manaslu cultural circuit trek route does not reach to the restricted area of Manaslu trail. Although, this is one of the perfect circuit for exploring the people and lifestyle of the people influenced by Tibetan closeness. This region is mainly dominated by a huge group of Gurung community. Their lifestyle and traditional practice Is unique and antique.

This is very new and easy level trekking suitable for all age group. You do not have to walk stressful hours. This trail is a “No High altitude trekking in Manaslu”. And financially cheaper than other treks of Manaslu. Cheaper because, trekkers do not need to pay for specials trekking permit fees.

Manaslu circuit is designed trip as perfect example of new trail possible within the reach of each age group.

Some major attraction like, Laprak village and Barpak village is eye catching, Geology of Barpak village is really unique as a single stone, and Laprak has houses with stone on each houses roof.

People are generous and helpful. Smiling faces, welcoming gesture, traditional fashion & their way of life is as simple but very inspiring.

During this cultural trekking we can see major Himalayas as, Mt, Manaslu, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Bauddha, Mt, Ganesh and many other unnamed Himalaya. Perfect view of Mt. Bouddha is seen from Barpak village, apart from mountains and greenery of the area, this trail is rich in the herbs and shrubs.

Autumn and spring are the best time of the year to trek to this cultural trekking route. Apart from the weather, considering the festival in Nepal, months of September/October/November are the best time to trek here.

Festival in Nepal are celebrated according to the location, so even if you have seen these festivals before in other part of Nepal, this trekking along the village of Manalsu will give you different insights of those festivals. Mountaineers, local trekking guides and simple villagers festivities will surely look interesting.

What are major highlights? This question is very important to ask yourself or to us, before doing this short trek. Manaslu cultural circuit trek more about culture, tradition, remoteness, people & villages. But it is less about adventure, thrill, hardcore trekking.

This, Nepalgram recommends this trek; if you are interested in anthropology & mountains. If you are looking for short trek in the remote village which do not require tough walking – this is what you are looking for.

Yes definitely, you will get best view of the mountains. But if you are looking for closer view of the mountains and glaciers or the glacier lakes; your choice would be Manaslu circuit trek.

As this is a village trekking, it involves numerous walk through the dense village. We have to walk pass by the local kids and elders. We will trek along the local temples and Buddhist monasteries. Trekking by the attractions with highly traditional important buildings and landmarks are common. Sometimes we have trek together with local animals.

With all these conditions – just use one formula of respecting others. Do respect other’s religion. Respect local tradition and their way of life.

You do not have to do anything but make sure you do not hurt them intentionally or unintentionally. How not to hurt unintentionally? For this – keep silence and give trillion dollars smile. And the best way is get recommendation from your guide.

People along Manaslu cultural circuit trail are welcoming & trekkers are source of their part income (by far); as they need us – we need them equally.