Manaslu tsum valley trek
The Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek, northeast of the Manaslu (mountain of the spirit) path, was initially opened to trekking in 2008. within the Manaslu region, the Tsumbas of the Tibetan origin, speak a singular non-standard speech and still trade to the north. The vale is made in ancient art, culture and faith. It adds a richly regardful extension to the Manaslu trek.
A scenic drive through the centre Hills results in the path head on the far side Arughat at Soti Khola. The Manaslu Tsum valley Trek path crosses various ridges and villages because it rises to Philim. Here it turns east into the lower, then broader higher Tsum vale. Crops fully grown embody barley, maize, buckwheat and potatoes. Look out for Himalayan Tahrs and Bharal (blue sheep); preyed on by the unreal snow leopards.
Highlights embody the village of Chhekampar with its stone homes, slate roofs and Milarepa’s cave. The cloister at alphabetic character Gompa and Rachen Gompa to the south have nuns of the Ngak-pa sect. Gumba Lungdang is another necessary convent wherever trekkers area unit welcome at the evening puja. Their 360° views area unit amongst the simplest on the trek. From there a forest track results in the Hindu deity Ganesh Himal base camp.
At Lokpa, the path rejoins the Manaslu circuit and climbs through the Kutang – Nupri valleys (the western mountains: a part of Sitsang till the 1840s); inhabited by another Tibetan community with its own distinct custom and language. The route is wooded and step by step presents read of Himal Chuli, Ngadi Chuli and Manaslu with the glaciers that ensure their flanks.
In Samagaon, visit the Kargyu Chholing cloister and Pungyen convent. A high path results in the Manaslu Base Camp: the mountain was initially conquered by a Japanese team in 1959.
Then, for 2 days, the path climbs step by step toward the Larkya La, passing nice vistas. The downward trek drops into the wooded Marsyangdi vale and joins the Annapurna Circuit path for the downstream walk to Tal and jeep/bus to the capital of Nepal.
