Manaslu Circuit Trek an adventure that takes you around world eight highest mountain the range which is at the height of 8,163 m and 26,781 feet, first climbed by
Japanese Expedition on May 09th, 1956. Manaslu
Circuit Trek region located Nepal Far North Mid-West Himalaya within the
district of Gorkha in between Annapurna massif towards the west and Ganesh Himal in
the east direction.
Mount Manaslu 8163m |
A marvelous
country to venture which was closed for outside visitors for many years, and
then since last three decades flung its door wide open for trekkers and
explorer to enjoy the adventure around this forbidden territory. Journey of
great fascination and delights where the walk takes you to varied landscapes with
different temperatures as landscapes and vegetation changes every day along
with the local culture. Walk from the low warm sub-tropical climate of heavily cultivated farm areas to reach cooler
Himalayan green hills covered in beautiful woods with tall rhododendron, oaks,
magnolia, pines and fir tree lines.Views of
Ganesh, Annapurna with Lamjung Himal and Manaslu mountain range remains
constant on most walking days with the great dramatic contrast of rolling green
hills.
Larke Pass 6106m |
Manaslu Circuit although opened for outside trekkers and adventurer but still remains
as restricted region, where one can explore and trek obtaining a special permit
to enter into a beautiful Manaslu high valley. An adventure
that leads you to traverse from Gorkha district and high Manaslu valley to
reach at Manang area crossing over Larke-La pass the highest point of the
journey at the height of 5,106 m and 16,752 feet high.
Where
trekkers can have the opportunity to witness both sides of Manaslu Himalaya
range from North to its Southern terrain with a great change of climate from
sub-tropical to cooler temperatures and then at artic cold zone of ice and
glaciers. Besides the varied dramatic change of the country landscapes where you will enjoy various
cultures walking into nice lovely hill farm villages of both Hindu and Buddhism
religions.A walk
takes you much higher dominated by Manaslu people a tribe of Tibetan origin
interwoven with interesting Buddhism religion and culture and ancient heritage
of traditional farm life.
Manaslu Circuit Trek continues following raging Buri-Gandaki River upstream most of the
way right to its glacial source in the heart of Manaslu Tsum valley Trek and beyond at
Larke Phedi / bottom. Trekking
around lovely villages of Jagat, Namrung, Lho-Gaon to reach at main Sama-Gaon a major village within high Manaslu valley which also falls on Old Trans Himalaya
Salt / Caravan Trade Route of Nepal to Tibet.
A view from Lho village. |
At one time
strong trade between the two countries use to take place before Tibet was
annexed with mainland China, the exchange of goods still exists among local
villagers but in smaller ways. With ample
time at Sama-Gaon having rest day to support acclimatization before heading
higher altitude as well as exploring this interesting and impressive village enriched with colorful culture in the backdrop of the high Manaslu mountain range. The sama-Gaon adventure continues to reach at the end of Manaslu valley and Gorkha
district at Larke Phedi / bottom of Larke-La Pass also called Dharmasala which
means a shelter for travelers. Early
morning at the crack of dawn start the day with a steep climb to reach on the highest spot of the adventure on top Larke-La pass, located at the height 5,106
m, the pass festooned with thousands of Buddhist prayer flags and marked with a
signboard. The pass
offers a breathtaking panorama of surrounding high mountain range facing views of the whole Manaslu group of peaks with Larke Peak, Annapurna with Himlung towards
North-West.
Himalayan Stove Stupa |
From the top
a long descend reaches you at the bottom of Larke-La Pass in a place called
Bhimthang or Bhimphedi, a lovely spot in the midst of a coniferous forest
situated in a large green meadow with a number of good lodges for travelers' comfort. After
completing our long walk and reaching the highest spot of the adventure, from here
onward pleasant scenic walks on entering within the district of Manang where
popular and famous Annapurna and Manaslu Trek route joins at Dharapani
village. Enjoy last
overnight at Dharapani village was exciting and interesting long drives
reaches you back into low warm farm country around villages and town of
Besar. On reaching
Besisahar headquarters and the large town of Lamjung district, from here on a good road
to Kathmandu to end our marvelous adventure and experience on Manaslu Circuit
Trek.
If Any One Need Help Follow this Address:
Nepal High Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
Nayabazar, Khusibu-16 Kathmandu, Nepal
Cell No: 977-014382612, Mobile No:+977- 9851142116
Email: nepalhightrek@gmail or, info@nepalhightrek.com
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