Trekking
Gandaki
Ghandruk
A large Gurung village at 1,940 metres with close-up Annapurna views, stone-paved lanes, traditional wooden inns, and the starting point for numerous short treks.
1,940 m altitude
Trekking
Gandaki ProvinceManang
A high-altitude Tibetan-influenced village on the classic Annapurna Circuit route, surrounded by glaciers, ice lakes, and towering peaks.
Overview
Manang village at 3,500 metres is the main acclimatisation stop on the Annapurna Circuit trek. The village retains a strong Tibetan Buddhist character with whitewashed chortens, fluttering prayer flags, and gompa monasteries perched on the hillside. The surrounding landscape includes the turquoise Gangapurna Lake, the Annapurna III and Gangapurna glaciers, and the dramatic Thorong La Pass (5,416 m) just to the north. The daily Himalayan Rescue Association lecture on altitude sickness is essential for all trekkers passing through. From Manang, the Milarepa Cave (2-hour return hike) and the Ice Lake (4-hour return hike to 4,600 m) are outstanding day excursions.
Where you can go next
Common onward connections from Manang.
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Scenic
Gandaki
Pokhara
Nepal's adventure capital on the shores of Phewa Lake, with a dramatic backdrop of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges reflected in the still water.
827 m altitude
Heritage
Gandaki
Bandipur
A perfectly preserved hilltop bazaar town where time stands still — Newari architecture, mountain views, and a complete absence of motor vehicles on the main street.
1,030 m altitude
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