Hotel Manang takes its name from the legendary
lost kingdom of Manang. It lies on the famous
trekking route north of Pokhara known as Annapurna
circuit. The easiest access into Manang is through
the village of Chame which is situated at an
altitude of over 10,000 ft. You can reach Chame
by trekking from Pokhara and Dharapani along
the Marshyangdi river. Manang is still one of
the remotest and most inaccessible places in
Nepal. Its mystic Buddhist culture and unique
way of life have thus survived to this day almost
unchanged through the centuries. Manang's artistic
heritage is exemplified in ancient monuments
like the splendid Yachika Monastery.
Its pristine landscape is enhanced by natural
wonders like the turquoise waters of Manang
lake and the Marshyangdi river that thunders
through the district. The people of Manang are
mostly Gurung and Ghale. Even though they are
culturally homogeneous, their attitude differs
from place to place owing to varying climate
conditions. Manang is mainly Buddhist, but many
religious ceremonies are performed accordingly
to Lamaist customs. Manang is a stunningly beautiful
land, but the soil is harsh, and the people
work hard to raise crops like potatoes, maize
and wheat. Yak herding is also a major livelihood.
In the old days, Manang used to be an important
trading center, and mule caravans laden with
salt and chilly regularly traversed the Himalayan
passes north to Tibet. The glorious traditions
live on, and mention of Manang instantly brings
to mind exotic culture, remarkable history and
fascinating vistas. Hotel Manang brings to Kathmandu
the ancient hospitality of this legendary lost
kingdom in the Himalaya. With 55 well-appointed
deluxe and super deluxe rooms provided with
modern amenities like air conditioning, mini
bar, attached bath, direct dialing IDD/STD facilities,
and seven-channel TV including in-house movies.
Hotel Manang lies in most prominent place of
Thamel "a shopper's paradise" - 15
minutes drive from the Tribhuvan Int'l airport.