Manang, regarded as one of the hidden gems of South Asia, can be conquered through Manang Trek. Lying at an altitude of 3,540 m from sea level, Manang lies in Gandaki Province of Nepal and is 240 km from the country’s capital – Kathmandu.

Manang, the largest village of Manang District, has all the facilities like that in Shangri-La for a comfortable stay and is the last trekking stop for trekkers on their trail to Annapurna Circuit. The world’s largest pass, Thorang-La (5,415 m), is reached through Manang and connects Mustang via Muktinath Village.

Manang route is famous for destinations like Jomsom, Muktinath, Kagbeni Village, Marpha Village, Upper Mustang, Thorang-La Pass, and Annapurna Circuit. Tourists generally converge all these destinations in a single trek, and stay at Manang acts as a refreshment or break.

Locals and traders have been using a trail of Manang to Muktinath for hundreds of years for transporting herds of sheep and yak in and out of Manang. Manangies, locals of Manang, are famous for trades, and most of them are wealthy. You can find hotels, shops, and other facilities in the southern part of the village, but the northern part is preserved in ancient style. Manangies are well-known traders, and many of them are relatively rich, having a property in both Manang and Kathmandu and their children study in good schools or even abroad.

Trip to Manang begins from Pokhara. You can take a public bus from Pokhara to Besisahar, and from Besisahar to Ngadi. The road from Ngadi is poor, only jeep is the running vehicle, making your journey slow and uncomfortable from Ngadi till the endpoint – Manang. You can also charter a helicopter from Kathmandu or Pokhara and land at Manang, creating a comfortable journey. From here, you can reach to Manang Village either on foot or horse.