Larkya La Explained

Larkya La
Elevation M:	5106
Location:	Manang, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Range:	Himalayas
Map:	Nepal
Coordinates:	28.6639°N 84.5204°W

Larkya La is one of the longest passes in the Himalaya of Nepal, situated at 5106m (16,752feet) above the sea level. ^{[1] [2] [3]} The name comes from the Tibetian Word "Larke" which means "intellect” or “soul” ^[4] As Per Buddhist Mythology, Buddhadasa, a significant Buddhist Monk prayed at this spot of Himalayas, and thus was marked a origination point of "intellect" and decorated with local flags.^[5] It is located in between Dharmashala and Bimthang, and is the highest point in the Manaslu Circuit Trek.^[6]

External links

• Web site: Larkya La . Himalaya-Info.org . German. Includes annotated photos and panoramas of the route to/from the pass

Notes and References

1. News: Larkya Main, Georgians claim first ascent in Himalaya. 7 February 2018. Planet Mountain. 17.11.2017.
2. Web site: Crossing the Larkya La. COWAN. SAM. nepalitimes.com. February 7, 2018.
3. Web site: Larke Pass: The Highest Point in Manaslu Circuit. 7 October 2018 . Dolma EcoTourism.
4. Web site: Escape . Himalaya . Larkya Pass . Manaslu.
5. Web site: Royal . Holidays Adventure . Larkya La Pass . Larkya La Pass.
6. Web site: Aryal. Rakesh. Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary. Around Manaslu Trek. Manaslu Trekker.