Fun facts about Manaslu
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Manaslu is known in the Tibetan language as 'Kutan l', where 'tang' means a flat place.
Manaslu
Nepal
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal. Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".
From the “Geography” section
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The Manaslu region is home to endangered animals such as snow leopards and red pandas.
Manaslu
Nepal
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal. Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".
From the “Ecosystem” section
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The Nubri and Tsum ethnic groups are the main inhabitants of the Manaslu region.
Manaslu
Nepal
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal. Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".
From the “Ethnic groups” section
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The first ascent of Manaslu was achieved on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu.
Manaslu
Nepal
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal. Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".
From the “Climbing history” section
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The Manaslu Circuit Trek can now be completed using local accommodation due to the building of tea-houses.
Manaslu
Nepal
Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres (26,781 ft) above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in west-central Nepal. Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and the word is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".
From the “Trekking in the region” section
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Photo: Ben Tubby · CC BY 2.0