Manaslu Circuit Trekking
December 2, 2018 admin
‘adventure around world eighth highest Mt. Manaslu and crossing over scenic Larke-la pass’
Highlights:
“Scenic walk around worlds 8th highest mountain at above 8,163 m with high Larke-La pass On high and hidden valley of Nepal Far North Mid-West Himalaya within Gorkha district Marvelous views on daily walks facing Manaslu-Ganesh-Lamjung with Annapurna range Beautiful rhododendron forest a paradise in springtime with wild-flowers in full bloom Explore impressive Manaslu farm villages enriched with old cultures of Buddhist religion Glorious views of high mountains from the start to an end on this marvelous adventure Walk from low warm areas to cooler hills and towards an arctic zone of ice and glaciers Fabulous walks with awesome views from high Larke-La pass and towards Manang areas”
Introduction:
Manaslu Circuit Trekking, leads you around world’s eight highest Mt. Manaslu, where at present getting much popular than past few years where more nice lodges and trail condition has been improved as per the flow of trekkers visiting this wonderful country.
An interesting walk leads you to enjoy scenic views of mountains, dramatic landscapes from green alpine woodland to arid terrain of an arctic zone within ice and glaciers as you enter the base of high Larke-La pass that separates from high Gorkha and Manang districts.
Manaslu Circuit Trekking located Nepal Mid North-West Himalaya in between massive peaks of Ganesh Himal-Lamjung Himal with Annapurna towards west, where route leads you to explore its impressive villages of Philm-Jagat-Lo Gaon and Sama-Gaon before its ends towards Larke-La base at Dharmasala, Phedi also called Larke Bazaar in earlier days.
Mt. Manaslu towers high as 8th highest peaks on this planet at above 8,164 m and 26,781 ft high with its satellites peaks Himal- Chuli, Bouddha Himal, Larke Peak with the range of lesser peaks that makes Manaslu massive.
Manaslu Circuit Trekking leads you from the capital Kathmandu overland towards Nepal Mid-West lower warmer green valley with paddy fields and terraces, populated by Magar and Gurung hill tribes with some other Hindu people Chettries and Brahmin of interesting various cultures of both Hindu and Buddhism religions.
Walking uphill from sub-tropical temperatures to cooler alpine hills following raging Buri-Gandaki River upstream right up to its source at Upper Manaslu valley enclosed within an array of peaks, wherein local language Manaslu is known as ‘Kutang’.
As adventure leads through lovely woodland to reach at barren country beyond the last villages of Sama-Gaon and Samdu to cross over high and scenic Larke-la pass to reach back into green vegetation and tree lines at Manang side and then completing marvelous Manaslu Circuit Trekking at Dharapani an interesting village, located in Manang district on the route of Annapurna and Manaslu Circuit trail.
Where drives take you further around the low warmer valley of Lamjung district at Besisahar town to reach back into Kathmandu, after a great adventure and experience on Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
History and Culture:
Manaslu situated far north of Gorkha district with country North Mid-West, in early days a flourishing route of Old Trans Himalaya Salt / Caravan Trail between Nepal and Tibet, where the name Larke Bazaar was the main market for trading between the two countries and surrounding areas of Manaslu including Manang.
The people of higher Manaslu above Philm and Jagat where villages much populated of Tibetan Buddhism religions with the fascinating colorful culture of ancient heritage with simple traditional farm life, animals husbandry as well trading across the border with Tibet.
The mountain was first explored and climbed by Japanese T. Imamishi, K. Kato, M. Higeta, (Japanese) G. Norbu (Nepalese) in early May 9th, 1956 then this region was closed for outside travelers, been opened since last three decades, and gaining much popularity as trekkers and mountaineers began to explore and visit this beautiful high Manaslu valley.
Climate:
Like all Himalaya region, Manaslu also faces the same Himalayan weather pattern due to its remoteness and isolation, where trekking and mountaineering take place from March onward to May and from September to November months.
Due to arctic temperatures where villagers migrate to lower warmer areas in winter times, during March to May pleasant walking days with temperatures of maximum 20°-25° Celsius with minimum from -0° to + 5° especially morning and night times, without wind-chill factors.
Daytime is pleasant for walking with clear views of mountains till mid-afternoon, can get cloudy in the late afternoon.
March to May around mid hills when wildflowers are in full bloom especially rhododendron (Nepal national flower), September to November where the day is clear with blue sky and starry nights, can be freezing cold with chances of snow and short daylights during pre-autumn to end of autumn/fall season.
The route to Manaslu:
With several route to reach and start Manaslu Circuit Trekking, the main and popular way is by driving either from Kathmandu and Pokhara to reach at Gorkha district at Arughat town, then driving further to Soti-Khola and began walk to end at Dharapani in Manang district, from here either drive to Kathmandu or Pokhara via the town of Besisahar around Lamjung area.
One can do the reverse way starting from Dharapani at Manang and walk over Larke-La pass to reach High Manaslu Valley and end at Arughat town and drive back to Kathmandu.
On the trek, people with more time can continue to walk towards high Manang valley after Dharapani villages crossing high Thorang-la pass to reach another district at Mustang towards Muktinath and Jomsom, and then either fly to Pokhara or take an overland drive back.
Another great way to combine this adventure is first visiting Tsum Valley hidden beyond Ganesh Himal and then join towards Manaslu Circuit and continue to walk to Dharapani village, which will be a great awesome adventure combining Tsum Valley and Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
