Manang District, Nepal

Manang district is located in a western region and it is a part of Gandaki Zone.It occupies an area of 2,246 km²(867m²) and has a population  of 9,587.

The Manang Valley, which lies close to the Nepal-Tibet border, offers tremendous opportunities due to its rich natural flora and fauna. Three tracks start from here. The first, via Thorangla, Muktinath, and Mustang to Lhasa—a journey that takes four days; the second via Naur Khola and Naurgaon, which takes five days to Lhasa; and finally the third via Larkiya bazar, which is the one most commonly used by the people of Central Nepal.

Due to a huge number of people migrated towards manang (including Marwaries), So they are known as best traders of Nepal. As they had got the special permission from the government to start their trade in different sectors.They also travel abroad with precious stones & metals, musk, herbs and other items. They imports ready-made garments, watches & electronic goods. 

Due to lack of ability and knowledge there is very less schools in Manang. So, some parents resides from there to Kathmandu valley(Capital City of Nepal) for  better future of their children. That's why, the education system has not been developed yet in Manang till now.

Since the area was opened to outsiders in the late 1970's, many villagers of Manang have switched their occupation from the traditional Agriculture to simple Hotel Business. The trail from Manang to Muktinath has been used by the locals for hundreds of years to transport huge herds of sheep and yak in and out of Manang. It is an important route for the people of the region.

The northern parts of Manang Valley are dry, brown and desolate places. Very different from the thick forests and brown green valleys of Sikkim and Eastern Nepal.



Annapurna Trekking Area is in the way to Manang and Mustang, a famous tourist destination.