Sunday, October 22, 2017

Manaslu Circuit Trekking


Around Manaslu & Larkya la pass
“trekking with a difference on other side of Manaslu with fabulous views”
Around Manaslu & Larkya la pass trekking with a difference than other mostly visited route, this amazing adventure where one can start west of Manaslu to enter the higher Manaslu area.
Encounter Nepal adventure leads from the main popular Annapurna circuit route to enter the fantastic areas of Manaslu with daily views of snow capped mountain views and cultural villages on route.

On this trekking route super panorama of Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft) to Mt. Machapuchare (Fish-tail) with 08th highest Mt. Manaslu 8,163 m, range of mountains with Lamjung Himal.

After crossing the Larkya-la wonderful vista of Ganesh Himal or Yangra at 7,422 m / 24,350 ft with towering North Face of Mt. Manaslu 8,163 m / 26, 781 ft extending towards further west with peaks of Lamjung Himal and Annapurna range of mountains.  

Adventure begins with an interesting drive from Kathmandu leading towards Lamjung district at Beshisar town, and the driving further to Chamje village where one can feel the Buddhist culture from this village onwards

Starting the trek from Chamje to reach the alpine temperature area in Dharapani village with fascinating views of Annapurna and Lamjung Himal during the walk in forest surrounding, Dharapani village located by the river Marsyangdi where the trail of Annapurna circuit and Manaslu trekking route joins.

Our route heads North on leaving the main popular Annapurna circuit trail towards complete wilderness walk through enchanting forest of rhododendron, pines, oaks and fir trees reaching at Bhimtahng a small settlement with number of good lodges.
From here starting early morning to cross the high 5,200 meters pass of Larkya-la, trek leads to a steep climb for 3-4 hours to the top of Larkya-la with awesome views of Manaslu, Himlung and Larkya peaks.

Descend from here to reach at another Phedi or a base of the pass with a lodge or guesthouse at Dharamsala for overnight after a great adventurous trek.
Next day walk leads to a large village of Samagoan after passing the village of Samdu, these villages situated on route Tibet border where the trade across the border still exists.




The culture and custom are of strong Tibetan Buddhist religion, after a time here to explore the nice villages of upper Manaslu, heading further downhill to reach back into tree lines of rhododendron and pines trees with many farm villages.From here on following the raging Burigandkai River downstream and entering warmer area with time to enjoy the hot spring in Tatopani village and finally this incredible adventure at Arughat for the drive back to hustle bustle city life in Kathmandu after an awesome and memorable time in the high mountains of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalaya.




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