Considered one of the most challenging treks
in Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit will reward the
adventurous with an unparalleled alpine experience.
Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination
of rich cultural heritage, consummate beauty,
and biological diversity. But mountaineering
expeditions have had long access to this area.
In 1950, a party led by HW. Tillman trekked
from Thonje to Bimtang and Col. Jimmy Roberts
crossed Larkya La looking for an interesting
mountain to climb. A few trekkers, including
peripatetic Hugh Swift, managed to obtain the
trekking permit for the region, but otherwise
this trek always has been the domain of the
mountaineering expeditions. The journey around
these legendary mountains is enjoyable and tough.
Beginning from Gorkha Budi Gandaki Valley River,
crossing the snow bound Larkya La pass (5213m).
We crossed Snow-covered peaks over 6500m. The
descent, once off the snow, takes us through
alpine then tropical areas, bursting with ferns,
bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue
green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches.
Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend
to Beshishar (832m.) from where we will drive
back to Kathmandu.
