Manaslu View on the Way to Kathmandu

Manaslu Circuit

Not a circuit because the Larkya La pass was impassable!
Manaslu View on the Way to Kathmandu

Manaslu View on the Way to Kathmandu

19 Oct 2014 101
The flight from Delhi to Kathmandu gives some great views of the HImalaya. In this case (and by some coincidence) a view of the Manaslu group in the centre.
Manaslu View on the Way to Kathmandu II

Manaslu View on the Way to Kathmandu II

19 Oct 2014 90
A closer view of (L to R) Manaslu, Ngadi Chuli and HImalchuli from the air.
Hotel Manaslu

Hotel Manaslu

21 Oct 2014 86
Our start and as it turned out end point came with a good cast of characters. We camped in the grounds rather than staying in the hotel.
Hotel Manaslu Dog

Hotel Manaslu Dog

21 Oct 2014 127
Quite cute and not excessively noisy (perhaps because the other urban dogs were bigger).
Shame About the Weather

Shame About the Weather

21 Oct 2014 98
Our first day trekking along the Budhi Gandaki started out rather dull.
Public Transport

Public Transport

21 Oct 2014 93
By now the sun has come out and as we are walking along a road it turns out we could have caught the bus - or perhaps not?
Scary Bridge

Scary Bridge

21 Oct 2014 91
This was probably our most scary bridge and it came on the first day.
Breakfast at the Mule Hotel

Breakfast at the Mule Hotel

22 Oct 2014 96
A rather swish new hotel in the background, and under construction in the foreground. Taken from out campsite on another slightly misty morning.
Colourful Porters

Colourful Porters

22 Oct 2014 90
We learned later that our sirdar always recruited a good number of women porters on his treks. Some of whom were strong of character as well as strong of body.
Valley Side Path

Valley Side Path

22 Oct 2014 112
Typical path early in the trek high above the Budhi Gandaki. Plenty of room most of the time but a little bit of care needed when meeting oncoming mule traffic. Our group are carefully sticking close to the left hand side.
Terraced Village

Terraced Village

22 Oct 2014 106
In the Himalayan foothills villages will spring up wherever there is land that can be cultivated.
Suspended Traffic

Suspended Traffic

22 Oct 2014 97
There are quite a number of impressive modern suspension bridges along the route. These save a lot of up and down but some care is needed in timing your crossing if there is a mule train approaching from the opposite direction.
Wide Load

Wide Load

22 Oct 2014 94
Lapubesi suspension bridge seen from the other side - wide load approaching.
Making Camp

Making Camp

22 Oct 2014 90
We always camped at a recognised site which made for mostly flat and smooth pitches. It is not too hard to spot which member of the crew is the cook!
A Very Civilised Drink Stop

A Very Civilised Drink Stop

23 Oct 2014 122
Tatopani is a very smart and tidy village. It seems almost rude not to stop for a drink of something and perhaps make use of the village 'chaarpi'.
Humbug Rock

Humbug Rock

23 Oct 2014 105
A rather attractive eroded boulder.
Falling Water

Falling Water

23 Oct 2014 137
The high valley sides give rise to some spectacular waterfalls. This lady may have had a disagreement with her crew behind?
Camp With a View

Camp With a View

23 Oct 2014 77
A pretty idyllic camp site which were were not destined to use.
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