NepalTrekkingRoutes

Annapurna Region

Deu's Home Region

The Annapurna region is where Deu has the deepest knowledge. He knows every lodge, every shortcut, every hidden viewpoint. Three major trek types await: the sanctuary, the full circuit, and shorter gems like Mardi Himal.

The Annapurna massif lies in central Nepal, roughly 150km northwest of Pokhara. It includes Annapurna I (8,091m)—the tenth highest mountain on earth and the first 8,000m peak ever summited, by Maurice Herzog in 1950. The region spans five climate zones, from subtropical bamboo forests at 1,000m to arctic conditions above 5,000m. Trekkers pass through Gurung and Magar villages where centuries-old farming traditions continue alongside stone-flagged trails. The Annapurna Conservation Area, established in 1986, is Nepal's largest protected area and home to snow leopards, Himalayan tahr, and over 450 species of birds including the Danphe (Himalayan monal), Nepal's national bird.

Manaslu Region

True Remote Adventure

For trekkers who want genuine wilderness. The Manaslu region is restricted, meaning fewer visitors and an authentic experience that the busier routes can no longer offer.

Mount Manaslu (8,163m) is the eighth highest mountain in the world, located in the Mansiri Himal range about 64km east of Annapurna. The name comes from the Sanskrit word “manasa,” meaning soul or spirit. The Manaslu Circuit follows the Budhi Gandaki river valley through a landscape that shifts from humid lowland forest to arid, Tibetan-style terrain. Villages like Samagaon and Samdo maintain strong Tibetan Buddhist traditions, with ancient gompas, prayer wheels, and mani walls lining the trail. The region was opened to trekkers only in 1991 and still requires a restricted area permit, keeping visitor numbers low. The Larkya La pass (5,106m) is the highest and most demanding crossing, typically tackled in a single long day with an alpine start before dawn.