Manang is a beautiful district in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is a home of several towering peaks, waterfalls, ancient caves, and amazing Himalayan Lakes. Manang is a home of adventure lovers, taking you to the heart of Tibetan Buddhist culture that resides in the Himalayas. Manang is a place where adventure encounters a cultural paradise. Welcome to Manang on your next holiday. Nepal Kameleon Holidays operates the Manang Overland Jeep Tour from Kathmandu and Pokhara, which allows you ample time to explore the majestic vistas of Manang.
Tilicho Lake
Located at 4919 meters above sea level, Tilicho Lake is one of the highest Lakes in the world. It is renowned around the globe as its scenic features have been depicted in the universe by adventure seekers, crossing high passes on the Annapurna Circuit Trek. The surroundings are the breathtaking Himalayas, including Mount Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Khangsar. The Lake remains frozen in mid-winter.
Facts
- Dimensions: around 4 km long, 1.2 km wide,
- Area of 4.8 km², with a depth of about 85 m
- Volume: holds roughly 156 million liters of pristine water
Milarepa Cave
To understand the significance of Milarepa Cave in Manang, you have to go through the biography of Saint Milarepa, who was a singer, a poet, a saint, and an enlightened figure in Tibetan Buddhism. At his mother’s urging, Milarepa learned black magic and exacted a terrible revenge, causing the death of many through sorcery. He turned his path from sin to purification. For this, he became a student of the great Tibetan master Marpa the Translator, a strict and powerful teacher who put Milarepa through years of physically grueling trials before giving him full teachings.
After receiving the full transmission of teachings, Saint Milarepa dedicated himself to meditation in the caves of Tibet and Nepal. Milarepa Cave in Manang is one of the caves where he sat for intense meditation. He sat in the cave, eating only raw nettle spinach and wearing only a thin cotton cloth (hence the name “Repa”, or cotton-clad one).
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Travelers will be able to visit this Cave with our arrangement. During the tour, one can explore the enlightenment site of Saint Milarepa, which is a divine experience.
Praken Gompa (100 Lama Cave)
Praken Monastery, also known as the 100 Lama Cave, is regarded as a good-luck cave. Especially the trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit Trail, who spend a day at Manang village for altitude acclimatization. As a day hike, trekkers climb to the Praken Gompa perched on the hilltop. The views of the surroundings of Manang village look dramatic.
Bhraka
Bhraka (also spelled Braga or Bhraga) is a beautiful Himalayan town, located at an altitude of around 3450 meters (11,319 feet) above sea level. It is popular for the traditional Tibetan Buddhist settlement with narrow alleys, prayer wheels, and chortens. The Braga Monastery (Bhraka Gompa) is one of the prime attractions of this village, which dates back 500 years. The village offers delightful views of the Annapurna range, especially Gangapurna, Annapurna III, and Tilicho Peak.
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Gangapurna Lake
Gangapurna Lake is a wonderful glacial lake located at 3540 meters (11,614 feet) above sea level. It is a delightful day hiking destination while doing acclimatization rest for the trekkers on the Annapurna Circuit trek. This freshwater glacial Lake comes from Mt. Gangapurna (7455 meters) along with Annapurna IV AND Glacier Dome. Gangapurna Lake is located about half an hour's distance from Manang village. Along with acclimatization, this side trip is also suitable for the photographic journey.
Ice Lake (Kicho Taal)
Ice Lake, locally known as Kicho Tal, is a Himalayan freshwater Lake at an altitude of 4620 meters (15,157 feet) in an isolated part of the Manang valley of the Annapurna region. To get there, you need to hike from Braga village. The round trip will be about 15 kilometers, which takes about 8 hours, depending on how you walk. The trip is so stunning that you encounter Himalayan blue sheep, grazing yaks on the pastureland, and may see a snow leopard too. The wild flowers on the way look so dramatic.
Ice lake hiking offers remarkable Himalayan sceneries: Annapurna II, III, IV, Gangapurna, Tilicho Peak, and the Chulu range.
Green Lake
Green Lake in Manang is a blessing of nature, which is free from the hustle and bustle of the crowd. It is a Himalayan Lake, located at 4600 meters (15,100 feet) near Upper Pisang. It is called “Green Lake” due to its rich turquoise/emerald color caused by glacial mineral deposits and surrounding alpine vegetation.
Sabje Lake/Cindi
Sabje Lake (or Cindi) in the Manang region is an uncrowded jewel in the heart of the Himalayas. This is a perfect destination to skip the crowded route and meditate in nature.
Chongkor Viewpoint
Chongkor Viewpoint is located approximately 3900 meters above sea level, above the Gangapurna Lake. So, one can combine both destinations in one frame. The hike offers breathtaking views of Gangapurna Glacier, Annapurna, and Tilicho peaks. It takes about a couple of hours to climb up and 45 minutes to climb down from Manang. This is a journey to an isolated location, where peace dwells, and you will be surrounded by the majestic Himalayan vistas.
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