The Manaslu Region is known for its moderate to challenging difficulty level trekking, with many cultural villages and diverse nature, from lush green terraced fields to towering peaks, allowing trekkers to experience the majesty of the Himalayas and the warmth of its cultures within its shortest distances. The Manaslu or Manaslu and Tsum Valley combined trek begins from Kathmandu with a Jeep drive to Arughat, Machhakhola, and Jagat, making it accessible in all weathers without fear of flight cancellations. The trek starts with great cultural walking through several Gurung villages and entering the secret valley of Tsum (if you are doing both treks in a single trip, which is the best option), hidden from the outside world of modernization. This valley is a Shangri-la, opened to trekkers only in 2008.