Nepal is an ideal destination for the trekking activities. The presence of mountains, hills, grassy meadows, lakes, waterfalls, caves, and multi-cultural societies present great space for momentous holiday. Therefore, thousands of travelers flock to this tiny Himalayan nation for the exciting trekking vacation. However, it is always tricky to choose the right trekking trip. Even if there is information about the trekking trails of Nepal in the internet, you need to filter out the authentic ones. Among countless trekking destinations of Nepal, people these days are interested in more off the beaten tracks with the proper facilities of accommodation and food. They want to do drift but at the same time they wish to have the structured presence of amenities. Therefore, Manaslu region of Nepal is getting popular among trekkers.
Before doing the trekking of Manaslu region, there are few things you need to understand. Remember that the Manaslu Region Trek is different unlike commercial trekking routes of Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang region of Nepal. These three regions are the popular commercial trekking regions of Nepal. Nowadays, people prefer to trek in the routes where they can connect with the nature and the authentic culture of the host place. Therefore, places like Upper Mustang, Kanchenjunga, Nar Phu, and Manaslu are popular. These places are the restricted trekking regions of Nepal.
Before doing the trekking in restricted regions of Nepal, you need to know few things. Without knowing these things, your trek to these trails can become burdensome or in some cases the trek is not possible too. Therefore, please note the following things to know before Manaslu Region trek or trek of any restricted trekking destination of Nepal.
Here are the Things to Know Before Manaslu Region Trek:
Getting to know about the things to know before doing the restricted region’s trekking; it helps in the hassle free trip. Therefore, the following points are the most crucial before you embark on the trekking adventure to Nepal.
- Hire a Government Registered Trekking Agency
You can’t go solo or drift in the Manaslu Region. You must get the assistance of Nepal Government licensed trekking agency to do trekking in the region. Without the help of the authorized trekking agency the Manaslu trekking is next to impossible. Therefore, please keep it in mind that always contact the agencies and ask for the valid documents before confirming the trek in Nepal at these restricted regions.
- Solo Trekkers are not Allowed
Manaslu Region’s trekking trails don’t allow the solo trekkers. Therefore, you need to be in the group of at least two persons. If you are thinking of doing the Manaslu Trekking solo, just forget it. It is impossible as well as dangerous to do solo trekking. Just remember that it is not dangerous due to people, it is dangerous due to the unknown terrain and the rules of Nepal Government.
- Mandatory hiring of Trekking Guide
For the trekking in any restricted trekking trails of Nepal, you must get a licensed trekking guide. You can’t trek in the trails of Manaslu region without the assistance of trekking guide. Simply to say; you can’t trek with the assistance of porter even if you have a group of at least two members. So, get a trekking agency and hire a guide who has got the trekking guide’s license issued by Nepal Government.
- Immigration Permit or Restricted Area Permit
Besides Visa of Nepal, you must get the immigration or the permit to enter the restricted region of Nepal. Moreover, you may also need to get the entrance fees of the restricted region’s trekking trail. For example, you must get the immigration visa, MCAP, ACAP, and TIMS for the Manaslu Region’s Trekking. MCAP stands for Manaslu Conservation Area Project, and ACAP stands for Annapurna Conservation Area Project. If you’re looking for high adventure trek in Nepal we would highly recommend the Everest Base Camp Trek. Its lifetime journeys that highly offer the stunning mountain scenarios with the world’s highest glacier and landscapes too.
Apart from these 4 things to know before Manaslu Region Trek, if you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact the travel planners of Nepal High Trek. We are available to promote Nepal Tourism and sustainable trekking in Nepal. Therefore, feel free to present your queries!