Manang District

Manang मनाङ
District
Annapurna, Manang District
Location of Manang
Country	Nepal
Region	Western (Pashchimanchal)
Zone	Gandaki
Headquarters	Chame
Area
• Total	2,246 km2 (867 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	6,538
• Density	2.9/km2 (7.5/sq mi)
Time zone	NPT (UTC+5:45)
Website	http://ddcmanang.gov.np/

Manang District (Nepali:  Listen , a part of Province No. 4, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal. The district, with Chame as its district headquarters, covers an area of 2,246 km² and had a population (2011) of 6,538.

The pass of Thorung La at 5415 meters above the sea connects the district to Mustang District by providing a route between the towns of Manang and Muktinath.it is least rainfall district of Nepal because it lies in northern slope of high hills which block the monsoon air. The Manang Valley, which lies close to the Nepal-Tibet border, offers tremendous opportunities due to its rich natural flora and fauna. Three tracks start from here. The first, via Thorangla, Muktinath, and Mustang to Lhasa—a journey that takes four days; the second via Naur Khola and Naurgaon, which takes five days to Lhasa; and finally the third via Larkiya bazar, which is the one most commonly used by the people of Central Nepal.

Along with the Marwaris who have migrated from India to Nepal in large numbers, the Manangies are the best known traders of Nepal. They have received special dispensation from the King to trade in South East Asia, and travel abroad with precious stones and metals, musk, herbs and other items. They import ready-made garments, watches and electronic goods. Many of the Manangies spend as much as six months away from home, returning only during the summers. Many of them reside in Kathmandu, where their children study in the English medium schools. The parents' lack of proficiency in the English language is irrelevant as it in no way affects their trading skills.