Ganesh Himal & Manaslu

Fast facts

• The highest peak in this region is Manaslu, which at 8163m is the 8th highest peak in the world (see map)
• Ganesh Himal is named after the Hindu God of Good Fortune. The Tiru Danda offers breath taking views of it.
• The area is highly diverse, being home to Brahmin, Chhetri, Tamang, Magar, Tibetan and Gurung peoples
• Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by Toshio Imanishi from Japan and Gyalzen Norbu of Nepal
• The region shelters endangered animals such as the snow leopard and red pandas – especially in the northern reaches as Buddhist Lamas prohibit the killing of animals.
• A hidden gem here is the Tsum Valley. Really worth a visit.