Manaslu + Tsum Yartsa Gunbu Trek 2012
Kamzang Journeys | One of the Nepal Himalaya's most spectacular and culturally diverse treks, forested except for the crossing of the 5000+ meter Larkye La pass, and boasting incredibly close Manaslu and Himalayan view!
The high Manaslu circuit trek in the Nepal Himalaya is a remote trek of cultural and regional diversity, known for its breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan views, challenging terrain, mix of Gurung & Tibetan villages, Manaslu and its base camp, and important Tibetan Buddhist gompas. Tsum valley is an ethnically Tibetan region nestled in a green valley in the shadow of the Ganesh Himal range, newly opened for trekking and breathtakingly beautiful.
Our High Manaslu & Tibetan Tsum Valley trek begins in Nepal's steamy 'middle hills' in Nepal's famed Gorkha, or Lower Manaslu, region. We trek north along the incredible, mountain-capped high route, through sprawling Gurung villages perched on high, terraced hilltops covered in rhododendron, to reach Kutang, or lower Nupri. Here the ethnically Tibetan inhabitants speak their own dialect, partly Tibetan and partly Gurung, and live a lifestyle that spans Nepal and Tibet.
Heading north into hidden Tsum valley, recently opened to trekking but which David Snellgrove explored half a century ago, is one of the highlights of the trip. Tsum is a fascinating and magical region of approximately 4000 ethnically Tibetan inhabitants who still maintain strong links with Tibet. The living Buddhist culture is virtually untouched because of their remote location and wildlife abounds. Tsum is a green and fertile valley of tightly packed, Tibetan-style villages, ancient Tibetan Buddhist gompas and spectacular views of Ganesh and Shringi Himals. We trek high into these valleys, having a chance to approach Ganesh Himal and camp with the lively nuns at the spectacularly-set Gompa Lungdang.
Trekking ever higher to upper Nubri, purely Tibetan, we share the trails with yak caravans. Here, trade with Tibet continues as it has for centuries and Tibetan villages have been forged from the wilderness by Tibetan refugees. Sublime mountain panoramas, dominated by Manaslu itself, are a highlight of the trek as are side-trips to Manaslu Base Camp, the valley above Samdo near the border of Tibet and the epic crossing the snow-covered Larkya La pass which leads to the Manang region of the Annapurna region.
This June trek features the massive collection of yartsa gunbu, the famous caterpillar fungus which is said to have incredible curative powers.
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Read MoreThe high Manaslu circuit trek in the Nepal Himalaya is a remote trek of cultural and regional diversity, known for its breathtakingly beautiful Himalayan views, challenging terrain, mix of Gurung & Tibetan villages, Manaslu and its base camp, and important Tibetan Buddhist gompas. Tsum valley is an ethnically Tibetan region nestled in a green valley in the shadow of the Ganesh Himal range, newly opened for trekking and breathtakingly beautiful.
Our High Manaslu & Tibetan Tsum Valley trek begins in Nepal's steamy 'middle hills' in Nepal's famed Gorkha, or Lower Manaslu, region. We trek north along the incredible, mountain-capped high route, through sprawling Gurung villages perched on high, terraced hilltops covered in rhododendron, to reach Kutang, or lower Nupri. Here the ethnically Tibetan inhabitants speak their own dialect, partly Tibetan and partly Gurung, and live a lifestyle that spans Nepal and Tibet.
Heading north into hidden Tsum valley, recently opened to trekking but which David Snellgrove explored half a century ago, is one of the highlights of the trip. Tsum is a fascinating and magical region of approximately 4000 ethnically Tibetan inhabitants who still maintain strong links with Tibet. The living Buddhist culture is virtually untouched because of their remote location and wildlife abounds. Tsum is a green and fertile valley of tightly packed, Tibetan-style villages, ancient Tibetan Buddhist gompas and spectacular views of Ganesh and Shringi Himals. We trek high into these valleys, having a chance to approach Ganesh Himal and camp with the lively nuns at the spectacularly-set Gompa Lungdang.
Trekking ever higher to upper Nubri, purely Tibetan, we share the trails with yak caravans. Here, trade with Tibet continues as it has for centuries and Tibetan villages have been forged from the wilderness by Tibetan refugees. Sublime mountain panoramas, dominated by Manaslu itself, are a highlight of the trek as are side-trips to Manaslu Base Camp, the valley above Samdo near the border of Tibet and the epic crossing the snow-covered Larkya La pass which leads to the Manang region of the Annapurna region.
This June trek features the massive collection of yartsa gunbu, the famous caterpillar fungus which is said to have incredible curative powers.
Kamzang Journeys | http://www.kamzang.com
