Manaslu Circuit Trekking ,Manaslu trekking with Larkela Pass Trekking

KATHMANDU, Nepal - Jan. 4, 2016 - PRLog -- 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.

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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.