Larkya La is one of the longest passes in the Himalaya of Nepal, situated at 5,106 metres (16,752 ft) 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]
| Larkya La | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Larkya La | |
| Elevation | 5,106 m (16,752 ft) |
| Location | Manang, Gandaki Province, Nepal |
| Range | Himalayas |
| Coordinates | 28°39′50″N 84°31′13″E / 28.66392°N 84.52035°E |
  Location of the pass | |
References
edit- ^ "Larkya Main, Georgians claim first ascent in Himalaya". No. 17.11.2017. Planet Mountain. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ COWAN, SAM. "Crossing the Larkya La". nepalitimes.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "Larke Pass: The Highest Point in Manaslu Circuit". Dolma EcoTourism. 7 October 2018.
- ^ Escape, Himalaya. "Larkya Pass". Manaslu.
- ^ Royal, Holidays Adventure. "Larkya La Pass". Larkya La Pass.
- ^ Aryal, Rakesh. "Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary". Around Manaslu Trek. Manaslu Trekker.
External links
edit- "Larkya La". Himalaya-Info.org (in German). Includes annotated photos and panoramas of the route to/from the pass
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