Manas Peak is the highest point of the Talas Ala-Too ridge and is located to the west of the chain, 3km north of the border with Uzbekistan. Its height is 4484 m above sea level. It is the highest point of the Archaluu massif. It lies between the Ak-Tashluu Valley in the east and the Kiuriush-Kel Valley in the west. To the east, it is bordered by a glacier 3 km long.

The summit received its name in honor of the great hero told in the epic tale of the same name.