Embark on an epic 30-day adventure through Nepal’s Himalayas on the Manaslu Annapurna Three High Passes Trek. Traverse secluded valleys, conquer challenging passes, and witness breathtaking scenery – from lush forests to glacial lakes. This trek combines the best of Manaslu Circuit, Nar Phu Valley, and Annapurna Circuit for a truly unforgettable experience.
The 3 Passes trek around Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayas range include Larkya-La, Kang-La, and the highest of all Thorang-La Pass (5,416 meters 17,769 ft). An adventure of more than three weeks trekking, a comprehensive exploration around the high valleys of Manaslu and Manang region.
The unique culture and tradition of the Manaslu and Manang, as well as Nar and Phu villages, are equally fascinating. Where trekkers can observe on exciting and scenic walks, a complete adventure exploring the best of Nepal Mid-West Himalayas.
The Manaslu Annapurna Three High Passes Trek is quite different from other normal adventures around the Himalayas. As this trek is more of an exploration, leads you from main trekking trails to off the beaten tracks.
On visiting the most beautiful areas of Upper Manaslu valley and immersing in its age-old cultures of Buddhism. In the harmony of the warm hospitality of the villagers and the close shade of high majestic Mount Manaslu 8,163 metres (26,781 ft).
The world’s 8th highest peak at 8,163 m high, towers above the Manaslu scenic valley and its traditional villages. The journey continues heading at the end of Manaslu valley to cross over Larkya-La our first pass of the adventure. Leads to another lovely area at Manang, and towards the main trails of the famous Annapurna Circuit route.
Walking through nice villages of Manang district reaching at Kodo, located close to the large town of Chame. The headquarters of Manang areas, from Kodo walk, leads towards the hidden valley of Nar & Phu.
On leaving the Annapurna Circuit trail towards remote pockets of Manang high valleys a hidden Shangri-La. Entering a deep river gorge covered in a forest of pines and rhododendron, then reaching a wide-open valley. Where windblown villages of Phu Nar are located amidst arid and barren terrain, overlooking beautiful picturesque scenery. The walk leads first to main Phu village, an amazing settlement perched on a high hill, a mystical and interesting village.
Enjoy the day exploring places of great cultural interest similar to its Tibetan predecessors, and visiting its old impressive monasteries. After Phu towards our next destination to Na village, quite similar to Phu but smaller and more interesting. Observe the locals with their daily chores of farm life and raising livestock of yaks, sheep, and horses.
Slowly trek leads to cross the second pass of the adventure over the high Kang-La pass. From the top facing stunning views of Annapurna peaks, with Damodar Himal and Chulu’s. The view extends as far to Himlung Himal in the west close to Larkya La and Manaslu Himal range. From the pass back on the main trail of Annapurna Circuit to main Manang village, an exciting place to experience.
Located in a scenic valley enclosed by a high mountain range of Annapurna and Gangapurna peaks in the south. The Chulu Himal and Pisang peak towards the north, a nice large village with various good facilities for trekkers.
After Manang village on the trail to Thorang-La, the last and highest of all passes of the trek. Reaching the end of Manang valley at Phedi the bottom, the climb leads to a steep haul on top Thorang-La. The pass is festooned with colorful Buddhist flags, as a sign of respect to mountain spirits. Enjoy the alluring panorama of a high snow mountain range that encircles the top of Thorang-La Pass.
A long descent reaches at Mustang region at Muktinath, revered as the holiest of all holy sites for the Hindu religion. On completing all the three high passes on a downhill to Kagbeni, the gateway to Upper Mustang. An interesting village similar heritage way of life in Tibet, to explore the interesting sites.
Our adventurous walk with an interval for a day, taking an exciting drive to Tatopani village. Situated around low warm paddy farmland, a village with a natural hot spring, hence the name Tatopani. From Tatopani back on the high trail to cooler hills reaching Ghorepani, a lovely village amidst rhododendron forest.
Ghorepani and Poon Hill, is one of the famous and most popular treks around Annapurna Himalayas. As you can notice taking an early morning hike to Poon Hill for stunning views of the sunrise. Reflecting over an array of Himalayan peaks, facing the world’s three highest peaks Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Annapurna Himalaya range. From Ghorepani and Poon Hill slowly our adventure comes to a near end reaching the hill village at Ulleri. An exciting few-hour drive reaches the beautiful city of Pokhara, completing our marvelous adventure of a wonderful experience.
