Our destination - trekking the Manaslu circuit - one of the more challenging treks in Nepal!
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| Mt. Manaslu 8163 m - 8th highest peak in the world |
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| Some narrow trails following the Budi Gandaki river |
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| Lots of stone steps with gain and loss of elevations |
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| Many suspension bridges |
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| New bridging above the river to avoid flood seasons |
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| Many lodges and homes being rebuilt post 2015 earthquake |
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| Narrow trails, valleys, and bridges |
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| Bridge to Philim |
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| Lots of variety in geography |
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| Namrung |
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| Manaslu at sunrise from Lho |
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| Naike - 6211m |
Samagaon 3500m) after rest day and a 25 cm snowfall -
this view to the north and to Samdo,
then Larke La pass at 5100m
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| Soti Khola Tea house |
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| What was left to do? With no time to wait for the Larkya la pass to open we opted to fly back out to Kathmandu! |
