Manang
The rain-shadow valley behind Annapurna: Manang village, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La and Nar–Phu.
Places in Manang

Trek & trail
Annapurna Circuit
Manang, Gandaki ProvinceA classic 2–3 week loop around the Annapurna massif, from rice terraces to the 5,416 m Thorong La and down to Muktinath.
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Village & culture
Manang village
Manang, Gandaki ProvinceA stone village at 3,519 m under Annapurna III and Gangapurna, where trekkers rest before the Thorong La.
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Lake & pond
Tilicho Lake
Manang, Gandaki ProvinceOne of the highest lakes of its size in the world, at 4,919 m below the icy walls of Tilicho Peak.
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Hidden gemVillage & culture
Nar–Phu valley
Manang, Gandaki ProvinceA hidden valley off the Annapurna Circuit, with medieval stone villages, gorges and monasteries; opened to trekkers only in 2003.
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- What is Manang famous for?
- The rain-shadow valley behind Annapurna: Manang village, Tilicho Lake, Thorong La and Nar–Phu.
- Which province is Manang in?
- Manang district is in Gandaki Province, whose capital is Pokhara.
- Is Manang in the Himal, Pahad or Terai?
- Himal — the mountains
- What is the headquarters of Manang?
- Chame
- What are the places to visit in Manang?
- Annapurna Circuit, Manang village, Tilicho Lake, Nar–Phu valley
- What is Manang called in Nepali?
- मनाङ