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.

Manslu Circuit Trekking

Manaslu Circuit Trekking & Larkya la Pass
“trekking on amazing landscapes with fabulous mountain views”
Manaslu Circuit & Larkya la pass trekking a wonderful destination in the heart of world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu at 8,163 m / 26, 781 ft, first ascent to the summit by Japanese expeditions in May 09th 1956 with Nepali Sherpa climbers.
Manaslu region and its environment located within Manaslu Conservation Area established in 1998. Trekking Manaslu Circuit & Larkya-la offers 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. 
This fabulous adventure starts with a drive from Kathmandu leading towards mid hills villages of Dhading and Gorkha districts area at Arughat in warmer sub-tropical temperature with lush rice fields and terraces and farm villages of Magar and Gurung tribe of people.

Starting the walk from warmer area following the great raging Burigandaki River upstream right up to its glacial source of massive Manaslu range of peaks, heading higher to cooler alpine area on passing the village of Machha Khola, Jagat to enter at Dyang where the upper Manaslu area begins.

Walk follows through beautiful forested area of rhododendron, pines, oak, spruce, hemlock and fir trees and then the river gorge widens into a scenic wider valley as the trek approach at Samagaon after walking through Lo and Ghap villages.

In Samagoan with rest day for acclimatization before heading higher elevation with time to marvel the villages with its rich old Buddhist culture very similar to Tibet which is just across northern border.

Samagoan an interesting large village of strong Tibetan influence in daily life which is on the route to Manaslu base camp, Larkya-la pass and to Tibet frontier as well, after a great wonderful time heading higher to Larkya pass base known as Phedi in Nepali. The Phedi also known as Larkya bazaar due to its trade to Tibet in the early past years, after Chinese invasion the trade from this area is limited.
However, still trade with Tibet bringing Chinese goods in exchange with Nepali spices and food grains.

After an overnight stop at Larkya Phedi also called Dharmasala (guesthouse) early morning an uphill to the top of the pass with vigorous climb for 3-4 hours, the top at 5, 200 meters 5,200m / 17,060 ft high, festooned with prayer flags and religious items as offering. The pass offering stunning views of snow capped mountains of Manaslu and as far to Himlung of Narphu area.

Walk leads to a long descend to reach at Dharapani after few overnight stops at Bhimthang and Gho. On reaching Dharapani village located on route of Annapurna circuit trail with many fine lodges to stay in this nice village with forest surrounding.

Next day walk leads to warmer area following the Marsyangdi River downstream to reach at Chamje where this fabulous and remarkable adventure concludes with a scenic long drive back to Kathmandu.

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