The Manaslu Area borders the Annapurna region to the west, the Tibetan plateau to the north and east, and Gorkha district to the South. The bio-climatic zones of the area vary from sub-tropical to Nival. A wide variety of sub tropical to Alpine flora and fauna are found in the region, including the rare mammals like snow leopard, must deer, blue sheep, Himalayan Thar, and other bird & butterfly species. The area was opened for tourists only in 1991. The Manaslu Eco-tourism Development Project was implemented in 1997 under the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) and supported by Nepal Government and Asian Development Bank. The Area was declared a ‘Conservation Area’ by the Government in 1988, handed over the management responsibly to NTNC for ten years. NTNC works for the promotion, management, and conservation of the Manaslu Area along with the Annapurna region. The famous trek and expedition destination include the Larke Pass, and world’s eights highest peak, Mt. Manaslu itself.

The human settlement in the area mainly consists of the Bhotiyas ethnic groups with little contact to outside world. The Eco-tourism project of the NTNC ensures that the tourism benefit reaches the local communities while minimizing the adverse impacts of development on the environment and culture.

Manaslu Conservation Area Permit & Regulation:

Entry Fee:

For Foreigners: NRs. 2000 per person per entry
For SAARC Nationals:       NRs. 200 per person per entry

• A separate permission is required for filming inside the protected area.
• Purchasing wildlife trophies and cultural artifacts is illegal.
• Use of firewood is prohibited to discourage cutting down the trees.
• Rubbish must be disposed of in the proper sites, and non-biodegradable materials like plastics and bottles should be taken back by the visitors.