Trekking in Nepal @ Himalaya

The Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal offers a variety of trekking options. The Manaslu Circuit Trek now usually starts in Soti Khola and ends two weeks later in Dharapani, the starting point of the Annapurna Circuit Trek. Until recently, the trek required camping, but the building of tea-houses means the trekking complete using local accommodation. The trekking requires a Restricted Area Permit of $70 per week. It depends on the season and that trekkers travel in a group of at least two persons with a registered guide. The trek lies on the newly developed Great Himalaya Trail.

The Manaslu Circuit Trek follows an ancient salt-trading route along the steep-sided Budhi Gandaki river. From Deng, the slopes of ravines ease, and views of snow peaks start appearing from Legion (Lhi). Further, from Lhogaon (Lho), an impressive view of Manaslu, with its double peak, appears, described as a soaring monarch with a double-edged summit towering above fields of barley.

The Manaslu circuit trekking route follows the pine-forested Syala village, which has the backdrop of many horseshoe-shaped peaks and biggest the village of Samagaon at the foot of Manaslu. There is a very popular Buddhist monastery at Samagaon, where monks and nuns reside. After half a day's trek from Samagaon, the village of Samdo reached. Samdo is the highest village in the Manaslu Region Trekking. Budhi Gandaki valley and inhabited by Buddhists. This village commands a view of the valley and Pang Phuchi village with a backdrop of the Tibetan border. The trekking leads along the main; valley to the Larkha La. Along this route, Cheo Himal, Himlung Himal, and Kang Guru are seen, with occasional views of the Annapurna Massif. From here, the meadowland of Bimtang at elevation 1,500 meters is reached, from where Manaslu is visible. From Manaslu, the circuit passes through Dudh Khola (a tributary of Marshyangdi river), crisscrosses Marsyangdi River before reaching Bhulbule, Tarukha Ghat, crosses the Chepe Khola and Dorandi Khola before returning to Gorkha. Two alternative routes are also popular. One is on the Annapurna Circuit trail but leaves it at Dharapani to reach Manang, crossing Thorong La and Jomsom. From Jomsom, flights depart to Pokhara. The other alternative route is from Bhulbule, crossing; Marsyangdi to Khudi, divert from Annapurna trail and trek cross-country through valleys and ridges to Sisuwa town on the bank of Begnas Tal. From here, a road approach is available to Pokhara.

While trekking through the Manaslu region, ten peaks of over 6,500 meters in height are visible, including peaks; of over 7,000 meters elevation. People add Tsum Valley and the Ganesh Himal Base Camp as acclimatization trips before going on expeditions through the high passes. The Tsum valley region, which was restricted' to tourists for a long time, is now the center of attraction for trekkers, with the government of Nepal recently opening it for group tourists. To retain its pristine culture and sustain its fragile ecosystem, the Tsum Welfare Committee is involved in the promotion of responsible tourism in Tsum. However, local participation in sustainable tourism is still a challenging task with a long road ahead.

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