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 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.
Ganesh Himal region of the Great Himalaya Trail

Ganesh Himal region of the Great Himalaya Trail

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