Expedition Report
This expedition took place in the first half of November 2022 and aimed to trek the 180km circuit around Mount Manaslu (8,163m), the world's eighth highest mountain peak, within the Himalayas in Nepal. Considered one of the last untouched Himalayan Mountain passes, the Manaslu circuit provides a unique opportunity to encounter the Himalayas' diverse natural and cultural treasures, pristine habitats, and different communities. A further objective was to visit the Chitwan National Park to explore the rich biodiversity of Southern Nepal. The team of three was comprised of two Imperial students, and during the Manaslu trek they were accompanied on the Manaslu circuit by a local guide.
Andrew taking a water break while hiking from Samdo to Dharamsala
Left to right: Hamish, Ben, & Andrew after a long hike up to the Larkya Pass
Andrew & Hamish posing in front of the sunrise on a mountain plateau near Dharamsala
The team on top of the Larkya Pass at 5106 metres. From left to right: Andrew, Hamish, & Ben, with our guide, Tula, in front
Looking east back towards the Manaslu range en route to Bhimtang
Buddhist commemorative archway in front of a smoky Manaslu in between Shyala & Samagaun
Mount Manaslu at sunrise, photographed from Samagaun - the settlement en route to Manaslu base camp