Larkya La

Pass in the Himalaya of Nepal

Larkya La is located in Nepal
Larkya La
Location of the pass

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]

References

  1. ^ "Larkya Main, Georgians claim first ascent in Himalaya". No. 17.11.2017. Planet Mountain. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  2. ^ COWAN, SAM. "Crossing the Larkya La". nepalitimes.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Larke Pass: The Highest Point in Manaslu Circuit". Dolma EcoTourism. 7 October 2018.
  4. ^ Escape, Himalaya. "Larkya Pass". Manaslu.
  5. ^ Royal, Holidays Adventure. "Larkya La Pass". Larkya La Pass.
  6. ^ Aryal, Rakesh. "Manaslu Circuit Trek Itinerary". Around Manaslu Trek. Manaslu Trekker.
  • "Larkya La". Himalaya-Info.org (in German). Includes annotated photos and panoramas of the route to/from the pass
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Mountain passes of Nepal
Himalayan passes
  • Amphu Labtsa pass
  • Chiyo Bhanjyang
  • Cho La, Nepal
  • Ganja La
  • Helambu
  • Kang La Pass
  • Kongma La
  • Larkya La
  • Lho La
  • Nangpa La
  • Nyalu Pass
  • Renjo La
  • Sherpani Col
  • South Col
  • Thorong La
  • Tinkar
  • Tipta La


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