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Mustang, Manaslu,Limi valley & Rara Lake
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Mustang, Manaslu,Limi valley & Rara Lake
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 Government charges special permit fees to preserve fragile socio-economic, culture and ecology of the region. Only limited numbers of visitors are allowed in each year to the special permit trek areas.
The Hidden Kingdom of Mustang lies in the barren Tibetan plateu north of Annapurna. It is part of Nepal but always remained autonomous. Much has changed in neighbouring Tibet since its invasion by China in 1959 and the Cultural Revolution. Not so in Mustang!
Manaslu another destination high on the northern flanks of Gorkha district is equally popular with adventure lover. Tibetan boarder is just within a few miles. The Larkya La pass links the upper reaches of the Buri Gandaki Valley with the Marsghyangdi and is the key to completing the entire circuit of the Gorkha Himal. Becuase of its proximity to the boarder, this wild and beautiful region has remained off limits to trekking parties and it is also largly unexplored.
Limi valley is very beautiful, photogenic, wide and wonderful. Trek up to Gyuokharka (5150m)would be a life time experiences to see the spectacular views of Nepal’s Himalayas like Saipal (7031m), Byas Rishi, Api, Kanjiroba, Kanti, Gorakh Himalayas and Tibetan Himalayas like Mt. Kailash and Gorlamdanda and tranquil Mansarovar lake. This region is famous for rare flora and fauna. It can be seen the marmot, wolf, wild yak, blue sheep, wild horse (kyang), barking deer, musk deer, hare, Himalayan black bear and occasionally the snow leopard in this exotic region.
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Travel by bus to Gorkha. The trail follows Burigandaki-river at Arughat bazar (530m). You gradually ascend to High Mountain. On the trail you pass through cultivated fields, hot spring, suspension bridge and water falls. Mani stones, chorten and prayer flags dots upper section of Burigandaki valley. As you reach upper valley to Samagaon (3500m) the villages and people are more like in Tibet. As you enter deep inside the valley and climb up towards the pass you will see mountain range from Ganesh Himal (7429m) in the east to Himlung Himal (7126m) and Annapurna II (7937m) in the west. The view on the west side as you descend and follow traditional route to Manang is equally impressive. High point of the trek is snow-covered pass at Larkya la (5135m). Cross the pass and descend the slope on the West Side to Dharapani and Besishar. The trek terminates with bus drive to Kathmandu.
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Fly to Jomsom. You follow the trail above Kali Gandaki -river towards north to the villages of Chhusang and Chaile. This section has easy trail. After Chaile make steep ascend to a small settlement at Samar. Continue to walk the gradual up and down trail to Syangboche (3800m). Next day descend to Ghilling (3510m). The trail from Ghilling gradually ascends up to a pass Nyi La (3960m) and descends to Tsarang.
The trail continues to Lo Manthang. There are three major groups of villages with historic gompas and caves around Mustang. The fresco painting of thousand Buddhas, hanging thankas (painting), antique ceiling and, library and other sacred objects are landmark of its rich history. The cave of Rongbyung Chorten hidden deep in the valley has carving of many deities on the stonewall
Best time to visit - June to September. You should add one or two days to visit two villages that are nearby- Chusang and Chornup and tothe Tibetan border.
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Remote and unspoiled western parts of Nepal still offers a real adventure for trekkers. Unlike other areas of Nepal, this part of the area where transport and luxury are beyond imagination but beauty is stunning and pure and guaranteed. The lake is situated in the Rara National Park and because of its remote location the lake has been visited only by few number of tourists. The route is well off the beaten track and affords glimpses of culture and fascinating scenery different from other parts of Nepal. The trek offers a dramatic display of clear high altitude lakes mingled with pine, spruce, rhododendron and juniper forests as well as breath taking views of the snow capped Himalayan peaks.
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The longest river of Nepal, Humla Karnali enters Nepal border at Hilsa where the valley starts from West Side. The Trans Himalayan Limi valley is very beautiful, photogenic, wide and wonderful. Trek up to Gyuokharka (5150m)would be a life time experiences to see the spectacular views of Nepal’s Himalayas like Saipal (7031m), Byas Rishi, Api, Kanjirowa, Kanti, Gorakh Himalayas and Tibetan Himalayas like Mt. Kailash and Gorlamdanda and tranquil Mansarovar lake. This region is famous for rare flora and fauna. It can be seen the marmot, wolf, wild yak, blue sheep, wild horse (kyang), barking deer, musk deer, hare, Himalayan black bear and occasionally the snow leopard in this exotic region.
Indigenous Tibetan cultured people are settled there and they have their particular Tibetan language, tradition and culture. Very big and beautiful villages like Halji and Gombayok are located in the wide patches of Limi Khola.
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