An approximate five-day walk from the nearest road-head in Besisahar, Manang district is relatively untouched by the Maoist insurgency - which has otherwise affected large parts of the country. Yeti Airlines, a private airlines operator which has been operating weekly flights Kathmandu-Manang-Kathmandu since last year plans to increase the number of flights to Manang. Nepal Airlines has also increased its Pokhara-Manang-Pokhara flights .

The government has opened a number of new peaks in Manang and new destinations like Nar and Phu, the northernmost outposts of the district bordering Tibet are added attractions.A new trekking destination is Nar-Phu, a hitherto restricted region in the remote Upper Manang valley that is home to just 850 inhabitants. Only a certain number of tourists are allowed at a given time. The region boasts of original Tibetan culture and you need to obtain a special permit to travel there. The more challenging treks are to Kang La Pass, 5,322 metres above sea level and Thorong-La, 5,416 metres.