Nepal is the definitive paradise among the people those who loves cultural, mountains and adventure. Existing fabulous pagodas, historical monuments, various monasteries, cultural centers, old markets and 14 peaks higher than eight thousand meters themselves explain their prominence. Among the 14 peaks Manasalu is eighth highest mountain from our earth which lies in the Mansiri Himalayan range in the north-central Himalayan region of Nepal with the elevation of 8,163m above sea level, also known as the Mountain of the sprit. The range Manaslu contains hundreds of famous beautiful peaks, including Himalchuli (7893m), Ngadi Chuli (7,871m), numerous glacier lakes, fascinating flora and fauna, rich cultural diversity which make it one favorite destination and offers various trekking routes. One of the popular routes is Manasalu circuit trekking via. Larkya la (a pass of 5160m), which leads the trekkers along the old salt-trading route through the river valley of Budigandaki river, Marsyangdi river, Dudh Khola (a tributary of Marsyangdi river), Chepe Khola (River) and Dorandi Khola (River) of Manasalu conservation area. The route is now growing as an alternative trekking route of Annapurna circuit so the hundreds and the thousands of trekkers from all over the world stroll in such a peaceful, prosperous and beautiful terrains to seek a getaway from the everyday busy lives. It wasn’t always so, only 1991 that all parts of the trekking regions were open to the tourists. The standard circuit trek begins at Arughat and ends at Besishar. The best season to visit the region is from March to May in spring and September to December during the winter.
Mansalu region has a favorable topography of long ridges and glacial valleys for mountaineers. It is bounded on the east by the Ganesh Himal and the Buri Gandaki River gorge, on the west by the deep splits of the Marysyangdi Khola with its Annapurna range of hills, to the south is the Gorkha town at the foot of the hill. The temperatures in the area varies widely in according to the different climatic zone: in the subtropical zone, the average summer and winter temperatures vary in the range of 31–34°C respectively; in the temperate climatic zone, the summer temperatures are 22–25 °C and winter temperatures are −2–6 °C. Snow and frost are also experienced in the subalpine zone, during December to May. The arctic zone is distinct and falls within the permanent snow line; there, the temperatures lie much below freezing zone.