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🏔️ Manaslu — “Mountain of the Spirit”
If you’re always chasing #thenextline—off the beaten path and far from the crowds—the Manaslu region is where adventure still feels raw.
Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain in the world (8,163 m). Its name comes from the Sanskrit manasa, meaning “spirit” — and that’s exactly what this remote corner of north-central Nepal embodies.
Located between the Annapurna range and Tibet, the Manaslu region is where Himalayan culture meets pure wilderness. Tibetan heritage runs deep here — especially in the upper valleys — and ancient trade routes between Nepal and Tibet still pulse with life across the Larkya La Pass.
Unlike the Everest or Annapurna regions, Manaslu remains remote and less visited. Few people trek or climb here, but that’s exactly what makes it special. Things are slowly changing, though — and the secret’s getting out. Learn more about the region below 👇🏼
