Manaslu
The world's eighth highest mountain, the peak the Manaslu Circuit trek circles.
Manaslu rises to 8,163m in Gorkha district, the world's eighth highest mountain, first climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. It is also known as Kutang, a name connected to the Sanskrit word for spirit or intellect.
This entry covers the mountain itself, distinct from the existing Manaslu Circuit point of interest, which describes the trekking route that circles the massif rather than the summit.
Highlights
World's eighth highest mountain at 8,163m
First climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition
Also known as Kutang, from the Sanskrit for spirit or intellect
Practical Info
Address
Gorkha District, Nepal
In This Destination
Gorkha
Birthplace of Nepal's unification, where history echoes in stone