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.