The massive Manaslu, which rises above the pine woods of Nepal's Budhi Gandaki river valley, is known locally as the "killer mountain" since more than 60 people have perished on its dangerous slopes.
Of the main Nepalese treks, the Manaslu Circuit trek's trailhead is the one that is closest to Kathmandu. Nevertheless, the 126 km (80 miles) trip to Soti Khola from Kathmandu is thrilling and takes around 6 hours by jeep (preferred) or more than 8 hours by regular bus.
Kampunge often referred to as Mount Manaslu, is the eighth-highest peak in the world. It is situated in Nepal's west central region. Sanskrit's word for Manasa, "Intellect" or "soul," is "Manaslu." The mountain rises to an elevation of 8,163 meters.