Manaslu Circuit - Dharmasala, over the Larkya La to Bhimthang

Early morning Sun

Early start today (4am) for the long climb (and descent) of the Larkya La.

More early morning sun

It was dark when we started off, but just beginning to get light, and it wasn't long before we started to see the sun on the high peaks.

Even more early morning sun

Early on there were clouds hanging about but as the sun rose these soon burned off, revealing stunning views.

Burning off the last few morning clouds

Sun has nearly risen

Reflections

Final Climb towards the Larkya La

Shallow ice lake, looking back towards Dharmasala

It was a long hard slog up the hill but eventually we made it (or so we thought) when we came to a level area festooned with many prayer flags.

Made it, well almost

We stopped here for a late breakfast/early lunch.

Porter taking a break on the Larkya La

After eating, and a rest we continued, only to find that we weren't quite at the top and had another half hour of uphill walking to reach the top proper.

Descending from the Larkya La

And then the long descent to Bhimthang.

Approaching Bhimthang

Our accommodation in Bhimthang was brightly painted. Little individual "Beach Huts", very nice!

Butlins style accomodation in Bhimthang