Activities To Do in Manang Valley – Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region

If you are wondering about the activities to do in Manang Valley – Annapurna Region, then you have landed on the right page. You should take part in the activities that we have listed in this article. Manang is a stunning hidden valley that is 3,519 meters above sea level and is situated in the Gandaki Zone. Manang is located in a wide valley surrounded to the east by the Marshyangdi River, to the west by the Thorong La Pass, and to the north by the Chulu East Peak. Manang Valley, located high in the Himalayas, is a traditional rest station on the Annapurna Circuit Trek because it is ideal for acclimatization. Famous hiking routes, mountains, secret caverns, spiritual gumbas, and colorful cultures may all be found in abundance in the Manang Valley.

The Manang trekking trail is strenuous, with a deep valley and high cliffs. Starting the journey with an offroad Jeep ride from Chame to Manang. Manang’s scenery is unique since it has no sign of trees. Upper Manang and Lower Manang are the two sections of the Manang district. Locals from the lower Manang region are influenced by Lamjung, while those from the upper Manang region are influenced by the Tibetan plateau. One visit is insufficient if you want to experience all of Manang. The top activities to do in Manang Valley are listed below.

1. Ice Lake


The Ice Lake, also known as Kicho Tal, is a high-alpine lake in Nepal’s Manang Valley. The lake is located at 4620m (15157ft) and often stays frozen because of its high altitude. From the towns of Manang or Braga, a hike leads to the Ice Lake. The hike normally takes 7 to 10 hours. In addition to offering the chance to explore Ice Lake (4600m), Ice Lake Trek offers excellent vistas of snow-capped mountains in Nepal’s Annapurna area. Except for May through October, when it transforms into a brilliant blue lake.

2. Tilicho Lake

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Tilicho Lake is situated in the Manang district at a height of 4919 meters. One of the highest lakes in the world, it is located at the highest elevation. This lake was formed by melting glaciers on Thorung Peak and Annapurna Mountain’s northern side. Hindus from all over the world come to Tilicho Lake to take sacred baths as it is one of the holiest lakes. Since this lake is situated in a remote area of the Annapurna region, the Tilicho Lake trek is one of the more challenging trekking. The Tilicho Lake Trek is appropriate for trekkers looking for thrilling hikes in Annapurna.

3. Milarepa Cave

At an elevation of approximately 4,100 meters, Milarepa Cave, also known as Milarepa’s Meditation Cave or Milarepa’s Hermitage, is a respected spiritual place in Nepal’s Manang region. It has great meaning in Tibetan Buddhism and is connected to Milarepa’s life and teachings, a significant figure in the development of Tibetan Buddhism. The small village of Nyesyang, which is located above Manang, is close to the cave. Visitors usually set out on a trip that requires a long hike up the hillside to reach the cave. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and Marsyangdi River can be seen from the route that leads to the cave.

The settlement of Nyesyang, which is located above Manang, is close to the cave. Visitors usually set out on a walk that requires a long hike up the mountainside to reach the cave. Beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and Marsyangdi River can be seen from the route that leads to the cave. Many tourists are unaware of the side trip known as Milarepa Cave, which is part of the Annapurna Circuit Treks. Despite the full isolation of this cave, the surroundings’ geology and environment are fascinating. From Baraka village, it will take two hours to reach there.

4. Braga Monastery

Braga is a tiny village located 45 minutes from Manang. One of the oldest monasteries in the area, it has a distinctive appearance. Numerous Buddha sculptures may be seen within, and the roof view is a highlight. In October, the monks travel to Kathmandu to lecture, while the nearby locals look after the monastery.

5. Parken Gompa

Not far from Manang lies Parken Gompa (3,945m). To get to the Gompa, you must hike up a challenging hill. Incredible views of Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, and Tarke Gang can be seen from the Gompa.

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Tilicho Lake Trek

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Tilicho Lake – the highest lake in the world is located in the Manang district of Nepal. It is situated at an altitude of 4,919 meters (16,138 ft) in the Annapurna range of the Himalayas. Tilicho Lake Trekking starts from Besisahar, which goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great views of Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent Tilicho lake trekking leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic views of the white Himalayas.

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Manaslu Circuit Trek

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Manaslu region trekking is one of the most highlighted camping treks among all the treks of Nepal with its nature and cultural heritage and having countless trekking trials like Manaslu circuit, Tsum valley and more which is located on Manaslu region. The 8th highest peak of the world MT Manaslu (8,156m) becomes visible as trekkers starts to trek on this region. The people of this region also believe MT Manaslu that it has spiritual deities and consider as a Spirit-mountain. On the past old days there was restriction to these routes of Manaslu trekking, and only from 1992 AD the government of Nepal opened this routes for trekking. It is located to the border of Nepal alongside. There is no any doubt that trekking in Manaslu Himalayan region is one of the awesome and delightful adventurous one among the treks of Nepal. You can also enjoy with the views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri on the way of trekking. Trekking in Manaslu area is also considered as one of the finest adventurous destinations of Nepal. View of Annapurna is awesome that includes one of them 8,000m and more than 13 peaks of more than 7,000m and 16 more over of 6,000m bounded by kali Gandaki Gorge, Pokhara valley and Marsyangdi river.

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Everest Circuit Trek via Gokyo Lake

The alternate trail that takes you to Everest Base Camp & Kalapattar, Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek has a lot more to offer.
Gokyo Everest Base Camp Trek is probably the most challenging and intriguing trekking adventure in Khumbu that comprises scores of natural and cultural delights of Khumbu & Gokyo Valley. The trek of course highlights all the major highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek. Plus the highlights of Gokyo Valley that include turquoise lakes of Gokyo, Gokyo Ri & most importantly crossing over Cho La Pass are additional highlights.
Needless to say, the floral & faunal biodiversity of Sagarmatha National Park, the matchless views of Himalayan giants including Everest, incredibly authentic Sherpa culture & Tibetan Buddhism at its best and highland monasteries are the obvious highlights of the trek.

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Mardi Himal Trek

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Mardi Himal trekking trail at an elevation of 4500m takes trekkers to the base camp of Mardi Himal offering an extraordinary view of the majestic Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and Manaslu. It also offers breathtaking view of blue glaciers of the Annapurna sanctuary. The location lies east of the Annapurna Base Camp in the Annapurna region of Nepal. This, off beaten trail takes the trekkers away from the other busy trail through the forest of Rhododendron and Juniper and the pristine little settlements of Tamang and Gurung people, all the way up to the base of Mardi Himal. Camping every night, sleeping under the stars and the mighty Himalayas offer utmost adventure to the trekkers.

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Everest Base Camp Trek

Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most searched and preferred trekking destinations by the trekkers around the world and this trekking could be a combo of both adventure and challenge for you.Everest base camp trek will walk you downhill through the forest of rhododendron, magnolia, and pine. Ahead lie small settlements and flat trails with pleasant alpine vegetation, monasteries, colorful prayer flags and so does the valley, which is so beautiful that you are bound to click your camera. Another beauty is the Dudh Kosi River, a glaciated river, which is as white as milk and which you cross often by the high suspension bridges that will make the trek livelier.

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Annapurna Base Camp

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Annapurna base camp trek is an amazing walk through diverse landscape and culture complete with rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, quaint Gurung villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna. Mt. Annapurna (8091m) of Nepal is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp, which is at 4130m/13549ft height, is one of the most popular walks on earth. Moreover, we reach our destination via Mt. Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) which is revered by the Nepalese for its unique beauty. Furthermore, thanks to the well groomed itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp trekking package, it is a popular choice among diverse outdoor enthusiasts, from a solo female traveler to hikers travelling in groups to Nepal. It is regarded probably one the best legendary and classical treks in the world which offers majestic mountain View, give opportunity to experience the typical Nepali village, local people and their way of living traditional life in Himalaya of Nepal. The Annapurna Base Camp route goes passing through spectacular and tranquil landscapes, charming Gurung and Magar villages, lush green Rhododendron, bamboo and alpine forests to the trip’s last and final destination, Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4130m (13546ft. the trek offers a beauty of mother nature at its real best.

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Langtang Valley, Gosaikunda Trek and Helambu Trek

Langtang valley, Gosaikunda and Helambu trek is the closest trip on the Himalayan region from Kathmandu valley. A few hours’ drives from Kathmandu will take you to the beautiful Langtang valley, where you will see the tranquil remote landscape, people following Himalayan Buddhism with living style and culture similar to Tibet. The area is naturally as well as culturally outstanding, though becomes one of the popular destination nearby Kathmandu. This trek will offer a variety of Rhododendron, huge Bamboo forest, beautiful landscape, snow capped mountains range and rich wildlife including Red Pandas.

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Following local trail upstream Bhote Koshi River through the ethnic Tamang villages, lush green forest and the widespread Langtang valley with a view of splendid mountains from all sides. Retrace the trail to the Shin Gompa to a high plateau at the sacred lake Gosaikunda. The trail even is in habitat by the shy Red Pandas. Watch the sunrise over a multitude of sparkly lakes of this holy site. The place Gosaikunda is believed to be created by Lord Shiva with his “Trishul”. Here you can see more than 108 small lakes including Bhairav Kunda and Saraswati Kunda as the core.

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Annapurna Circuit Trek via Thorung La Pass

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Annapurna circuit trek is the trekking route within the Annapurna mountain range of central Nepal. The Annapurna area was opened to foreign trekkers in 1977 AD before that there was a restriction by the government of Nepal. The total length of the routes varies between (160-230km), depending upon the motor transportation is used where the track ends. This trek way crosses two different river valleys and encircles the Annapurna massif. This path reaches the highest point at Thorung La pass touching the edge of the Tibetan Plateau. All the trekkers goes through anti-clockwise as traveling this way the daily attitude gain comes slower and slower and crossing the high Thorung La pass will also be easier and safer.

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Tilicho Lake with Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Tilicho Lake and Annapurna Circuit Trekking

Introductory information

Annapurna circuit trekking course is itself inside the Annapurna mountain scope of central Nepal, which encircles the Annapurna massif by crossing couple of distinctive stream valleys along after seizing complete distance of the courses which varies between (160-230 km) depending on the concluding destination. Correspondingly, Tilicho Lake is pinpointed at a grand elevation of (4919 m/ 16,138 ft) proportionate to sea level, holding length nearby 4 km, width of 1.2 km and depth around 85 m with total surface territory of 4.8 km2 thenceforth, which is compensated virtually as highest elevated lake all throughout the planet.

Attractions of Annapurna Circuit and Tilicho Lake trekking
  • Close Mountain views of throughout Annapurna massif including (Annapurna 1-4), Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Manaslu, Tilicho peak and Pisang peak.
  • Exploration of Tilicho base camp at an elevation of (4,200 m/ 13,780 ft) and investigate Tilicho Lake (World’s high elevated lake) at an elevation of (4919 m/ 16,138 ft) equivalent to sea level.
  • Complicated and breathtaking stroll experience via Thorong La pass, (World’s highest pass) at an elevation of (5,416 m/ 17,769 ft) with unbelievable 360° landscapes.
  • Unique cultures with breathtaking facts along opportunity to analysis the surviving strategy of individuals throughout Annapurna region.
Annapurna circuit trekking route/ chain with Tilicho Lake

In fact, Annapurna territory was unfolded for remote trekkers in 1977 AD before that there was lofty confinement by the administration of Nepal. Thenceforth, multiple chains are designed and developed further but usually trekkers prefer and pursue standard Annapurna Circuit trekking route which encounters Tilicho Lake en route. Embracing with spectacular drive to Syange and developing trek totally forward being passed through Dharapani, Chame, Pisang, Manang, Siri Kharkha takes to Tilicho base camp before encountering Tilicho Lake. Ahead, Thorong La pass, Muktinath, Tatopani, Ghorepani and Poon hill assists to Nayapul to Pokhara for concluding the standard trekking chain.

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Perfect package for Annapurna circuit and Tilicho Lake trekking

Till now, numerous of packages are designed by opposed professional and expertise highlighting upon different terms and conditions. Thenceforth, some packages seem to be seizing compact period and some seem to be seizing extended period. However, trekker holding less time for exploration can seize compact packages and trekkers holding enough time further can pick up according to their preference. Besides, none of the packages are permanent, outlining and customizing package according to personal preference is brilliant decision for displaying ideal package.

Annapurna Circuit trekking with Tilicho Lake difficulty level

Concluding Annapurna circuit trek with Tilicho Lake is extremely complicated and adventurous undertaking with maximum elevation of (5,416 m/ 17,769 ft) proportionate to sea level at Thorong La Pass. While admiring the run down and ups of complicated chain of trekking, majestic stamina with great physical condition are the indispensable prerequisites to conclude trek in normal manner. All over, Annapurna circuit with Tilicho Lake is moderate chain after considering proper workouts and effort. Along, in like manner, because of natural calamities and other compact disasters issues can be updated en route.

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Essential info’s for Annapurna Circuit trekking with Tilicho Lake

Documents and pays: Passport (remaining validity of more than half year is demanded so be sure your passport holds span more than it’s required), separate photocopies of passport, proof of insurance, 2 extra pp size photos, airline tickets, card money, ready money for purchasing Nepalese visa at Airport and (for withdrawing funds bank/ATM) photocopies of identity.

Body wears: Head scarf, spectaculars, head light with elective, shades, half and long sleeves upper wears, wind cheater jacket, waterproof jacket, light warm tops and match of ordinary, gloves, Inner wears, trekking shorts, trekking trousers, waterproof pants, typical socks, comfortable trekking shoes and some woolen wears.

Practical and welfare items: Sleeping bag, large travel bag, compact personal carry bag, camera with extra batteries, binoculars, mini folding knife, anti-bacteria hand wash, toiletries, guide books, pocket travel games, power bank. First aid box including band aids, anti-loose motion pills, anti headache pills, cold and cough medicine, anti-altitude sickness pills, water purification tablets and stomach antibiotic.

Besides, these are vital requirements, items can vary according to seasons and conditions so, don’t neglect to argue with trekking agency once before developing trek ahead.

Chance of altitude sickness and required physical preparation

Being the maximum elevation, at the tip of (5,416 m/ 17,769 ft) from sea level obviously, it holds chance to establish altitude sickness on trekkers. Thenceforth, lengthy shot increment is to be assign with by tired effects of height issues if nonattendance of respect is understood. Hence, powerful breathing exercise and hiking towards height assists you to adjust with thinner layer of oxygen. Exercises especially beneficial and related with heart, platelet and lungs would be virtuous for being strongly prepared before encountering Annapurna circuit with Tilicho Lake.

Best season to trek Annapurna circuit with Tilicho Lake

Together we can set up a period as shown by your tendency close for trekking Annapurna circuit with Tilicho Lake.  Recommending through (March to May) and (September to November)  are sensible atmosphere in Nepal other than (December to February) relegates chilly with mists which can intrude on scenes in the midst of trek in like manner (June to August) grabs somewhat ineligible time on the grounds that because of impromptu precipitation, dangerous and entangled trail. Mastery utters that on-season offers awesome rewards in like manner off-season creates uniqueness with adventure alongside limits rewards.

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