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Manang village 3519m Annapurna Circuit Nepal glacial valley

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🏔 3,519m Altitude Village ⏱ Best 2 Rest Days ★ 4.8 Rated

Manang

The high-altitude crossroads of the Annapurna Circuit — a Tibetan village beneath glaciers where trekkers rest before crossing the world's highest trek pass

Altitude

3,519m

Circuit Day

Day 8–9

Best Season

May · Oct–Nov

Trek From

NPR 28,000

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About Manang

The High-Altitude Crossroads Before Thorong La

Manang is where the Annapurna Circuit becomes truly alpine. At 3,519m in a wide glacial valley, the village sits beneath Gangapurna (7,455m) and Annapurna III (7,555m). Most trekkers spend two nights here to acclimatise before crossing Thorong La Pass at 5,416m. The village blends Tibetan Buddhist culture with trekker infrastructure — prayer flags, mani walls, 700-year-old monasteries and legendary apple brandy.

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Gangapurna 7,455m

Towering directly above the village

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Braga Gompa

700-year-old Tibetan monastery

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HRA Rescue Clinic

Free altitude sickness briefing daily

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Apple Orchards

Best apple brandy and apple pie in Nepal

3,519m

Village altitude

5,416m

Thorong La Pass

Day 8–9

Annapurna Circuit day

700yr

Age of Braga Gompa

Manang village Annapurna Circuit Nepal high altitude

🏔 Gangapurna Glacier above

🏮 Prayer Flags

🏛 Braga Gompa

Area Highlights

What to See Around Manang

Key sites on your acclimatisation days

⭐ Must See

Gangapurna Lake

Turquoise glacial lake 30 min from the village — reflections of Gangapurna and Annapurna III on glassy water

📍 30 min walk · Free · ⏱ 1–2 hrs

🏛 Monastery

Braga Gompa

700-year-old Tibetan monastery with rare clay statues and thangka paintings — 1 km from Manang

📍 1 km walk · NPR 200 entry

🧊 Acclimatisation

Ice Lake (4,620m)

Classic acclimatisation hike — 5 hours return to a stunning high-altitude lake above the tree line

⏱ 5 hrs return · Start early

🏔 Sidetrip

Tilicho Lake (4,949m)

2-day detour from Manang to one of the world's highest lakes — a dramatic detour worth the extra effort

🏘 Village

Manang Village

Traditional Tibetan-style stone houses, mani walls and apple orchards nestled in the glacial valley

🌌 Night Sky

Stargazing at 3,500m

Zero light pollution at altitude — the Milky Way blazes with naked eye on clear nights in Manang

Things to Do

Manang Experiences

Make the most of your acclimatisation rest days

⭐ Essential

Ice Lake Acclimatisation

Hike to 4,620m and back to prepare your body for Thorong La — best thing you can do on your rest day

5 hrs return Free

Braga Gompa Tibetan monastery visit Manang Nepal

🏛 Cultural

Braga Gompa Visit

Walk 1 km to 700-year-old monastery — clay statues, thangka paintings and prayer ceremony in the oldest surviving gompa on the circuit

2–3 hrs NPR 200

🌌 Astronomy

Stargazing

At 3,500m with zero light pollution, the Milky Way blazes overhead. Clear nights in October are extraordinary

After 8 PM Free

Where to Stay

Best Teahouses in Manang

Comfortable lodges for your acclimatisation stay

★ Best in Manang

Himalayan Lodge

★★★★

Manang's most popular rest stop — private rooms, hot showers, attached dining and the best apple pie in the valley. Book ahead in peak October–November season.

from NPR 600/night

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Glacier View

Gangapurna Lodge

★★★★

Named after the glacier above — rooms face directly toward Gangapurna peak. Reliable hot water, WiFi (slow at altitude) and the warmest common room in the village.

from NPR 500/night

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Nepal Guesthouse teahouse trekking Himalaya

Budget-Friendly

Hotel Tilicho

★★★

Simple but clean rooms in the lower village. Good value, friendly family-run operation and solid dal bhat served 24 hours. The best choice if Himalayan Lodge is full.

from NPR 400/night

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Sherpa teahouse dormitory beds Annapurna trekking

Dorm Available

Sherpa Guest House

★★★

The social hub for budget trekkers — dorm beds, communal dining and a lively atmosphere. Many trekkers meet their trail friends here over butter tea and altitude-fuelled card games.

from NPR 200/dorm

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Sample Plan

2-Day Manang Acclimatisation

How to use your rest days wisely before Thorong La

Afternoon

🏠 Check In & Rest

Check into your teahouse, eat a light dal bhat and rest for the afternoon. Altitude affects energy significantly — don't push yourself on arrival day. Drink 3–4 litres of water.

4:00 PM

🏛 Braga Gompa Visit

Walk 1 km to Braga Gompa before sunset — the 700-year-old monastery is most atmospheric in the late afternoon light. A monk will show you around if you're respectful and patient.

💡 Tip: The afternoon prayer ceremony starts around 5 PM — ask if you can sit at the back and observe.

6:00 PM

🏥 HRA Altitude Talk

Attend the free Himalayan Rescue Association briefing on altitude sickness — held daily in the HRA office. This is one of the most important things you'll do on the entire trek. Don't skip it.

8:00 PM

🌌 Stargazing

Step outside after dinner on a clear night. The Milky Way at 3,500m with the Himalayan silhouette below it is one of the greatest night sky experiences on earth. Go to bed by 9 PM — early start tomorrow.

Day 1 — Estimated Spend

Teahouse roomNPR 500

Meals (x3)NPR 800

Braga GompaNPR 200

HRA talkFree

Day 1 totalNPR 1,500

7:00 AM

🥣 Breakfast & Start

Eat a good breakfast — porridge, tsampa porridge or eggs. The Ice Lake trail begins just above the upper village. Pack water (2L minimum), snacks, sunscreen and a warm layer.

💡 Tip: Start early — afternoon clouds build and obscure views. The trail can be icy in the morning; poles help.

9:30 AM

🧊 Ice Lake (4,620m)

Reach the lake after 2.5 hrs of steady climbing. The panorama here — Annapurna III, Gangapurna, Pisang Peak and dozens more — is among the finest mountain views on the entire circuit. Spend 30 min at the top before descending.

1:00 PM

🍎 Apple Products in Village

Back in Manang, warm up with apple pie or apple cider at your teahouse. Stock up on apple brandy for fellow trekkers — it makes a legendary gift. Gear check and early sleep; you leave for Thorong La at 3 AM tomorrow.

Day 2 — Estimated Spend

Teahouse roomNPR 500

Meals & snacksNPR 1,000

Ice Lake trailFree

Apple brandy souvenirNPR 300

Day 2 totalNPR 1,800

Teahouse Kitchen

What to Eat in Manang

Fuel for high altitude — from teahouse kitchens and apple orchards

Dal Bhat

The trekker's fuel — unlimited rice, lentil soup and curried vegetables. Every teahouse serves it 24/7. It is the only meal you will ever need at altitude.

NPR 400–600

Apple pie teahouse Manang Annapurna Circuit Nepal

Manang Apple Pie

Made from locally grown apples — warm, spiced and served with yak cream. The most talked-about food on the entire Annapurna Circuit.

NPR 150–250

Tibetan butter tea salt hot drink altitude Nepal

Butter Tea (Po Cha)

Thick, salty Tibetan butter tea — an acquired taste but excellent for hydration and warmth at high altitude. The Tibetan trekkers never leave home without it.

NPR 60–100

Garlic Soup

A Himalayan trekking tradition — garlic soup is believed to aid acclimatisation and prevent altitude sickness. Eat it every evening in Manang.

NPR 100–180

Essential Advice

Manang Travel Tips

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Critical

Never skip the rest day

Spend 2 nights in Manang before attempting Thorong La. Altitude sickness above 4,000m can be life-threatening if you ascend too fast. No schedule is worth your life.

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Health

Carry Diamox

Acetazolamide (Diamox) helps prevent altitude sickness. Consult a doctor before departure and buy in Kathmandu — not reliably available in Manang.

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Weather

Temperatures drop fast

Nights in Manang fall to -10°C even in October. Pack a sleeping bag rated to -15°C and thermal base layers. The cold is the real challenge, not the altitude alone.

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Connectivity

Last reliable signal

Manang has the last reliable mobile signal and decent (slow) WiFi before crossing Thorong La to Muktinath. Call family and download offline maps before leaving.

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Local Specialty

Try the apple brandy

Manang's locally distilled apple brandy is smooth, warming and surprisingly complex. Buy a bottle to share with fellow trekkers — it's the best souvenir from the circuit.

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Pack Right

Prepare the night before

From Manang you leave for Thorong La at 3 AM. Pack everything the night before: head torch, snacks, water, down jacket and warm gloves. The pass crossing takes 6–8 hours.