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Manang
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| Situated entirely within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), Manang district is bounded by the Tibetan Autonomous Region to the north, Mustang district to the west, Kaski district to the south, and Lamjung district to the east. With the Annapurna range to its immediate south, and the higher Himalayas to its immediate north, Manang Valley goes from 3,000 m to over 8,000 m. Monsoon clouds are effectively blocked by the mountains and it is up to the glaciers and melted mountain snows to feed the many lakes, brooks, and rivers, and keep alive the meadows, forests, and farmlands in the area. The harsh, dry desert-like conditions in Nyeshang Valley also means that the Nyeshang, or Manangi people don't lose their nomadic roots. Horse-riding and archery were the most popular tools used by these people to gather food, and these abilities are still prized among the people, and are celebrated and renewed each year with festivals. Manang district consists of 13 villages and is divided into two valleys-the Upper Valley and the Lower Valley-and is home to just about 9,000 people. The upper reaches of Manang are about a five-day walk from the nearest road head in Besisaghar in Lamjung. The Valley's harsh landscape has, so far, prevented roads from being built. Travel is possible through man-made trails on horseback, or on foot. Goods are usually transported by mule trains or by the porters. A STOL airstrip at Humde (11,000 ft) allows to operate from and to Manang. It was here that the Tibetan saint Milarepa meditated, this is where Nepal's highest lake is situated, and where endangered species like the elusive snow leopard, and the blue sheep, and hoards of yak roam. An age-old, relatively unaltered way of life can be found in the Valley's many monasteries, its numerous festivals, and the hardiness of its people. Manang boasts spectacular mountain scenery, the vibrant colors of nature, wild flowers, herbs, tranquil lakes, and the plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities. A Chorten on the way to Tilicho. Braga Settlement Wonder and fear fill the heart of those who visit Braga. Built into a wall of towering cliffs, the settlement has been tightly structured for protection against all possible dangers of the Himalayan frontier. Inhabited by six hundred people, its aged monasteries tell the tale of a warm and pious people who have survived the odds. Milarepa Cave The Lord Milarepa is known to many Buddhists and Bonpo communities of the Himalayas. As he wandered across the land, he found this cave complex and meditated and lived there for many days. A hunter of the Nyeshang people, Gompo Dorje brought food and comfort to the saint and he, in turn, gave Dorje and his people much wisdom. The Lord's caves are honored with meditation, offerings, and an annual festival. Brake Gompa Believed to be at least 500 years old situated in Bhraka valley, a place of Khangu-pa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The monk Marpha who in the 11th century thought to make Tibetan Buddhism more spiritual, inspired Khangu-pa mysterious and powerfully atmospheric gumba amongst the local people. Tilicho Lake At nearly 5000m above sea level. Lake Tilicho, situated high up in the scenic Manang Valley is the collected glacial melt of the entire northern slopes of Annapurna and Throng Peak. In 2001, Hindu pilgrims from around the world flocked to the lake convinced it is a holy spot mentioned in the Ramayan- a holy book of the Hindus. The pilgrims believe that this is the lake that is referred to in the Ramayan where the crow recited the Ramayan to Garuda and where Shiva found solace after the death of his consort Sati. While Tilicho does not hold religious significance for the local Buddhist population, herders often make their way to the lake in search of straying yak. Tilicho is not a prohibited area but by virtue of its remoteness and altitude, few tourists take off the popular Annapurna circuit to hike up to the lake, which lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Roughly a day and a half walk from Manang Village, visitors are treated to spectacular views of the icy ramparts of Annapurna and Tilicho peak glaciers which plunge down to the lake itself. The shores of the idyllic, crystal-clear lake, dotted with wild flowers in spring, are ideal for camping. Visitors coming in from Manang Village, usually spend a night in Khangsar, a small village on the way before they hike along the rugged and picturesque route to the base of the lake where there are a couple of lodges. |
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