Best Sunrise and Sunset Views on the Manaslu Trek

Trekking and capturing pictures, Is it how you define a trekker? Manasulu is the perfect combo for a trekker with the idea. A crowd free trail, trek to Manasulu is a trekker’s paradise entwined in lush green valleys, sky scrapping mountain passes, and fresh dewy alpines. Instaworthy stunning backdrops are present in every winding turn of its trail. Towering Manaslu and surrounding mountains, white glaciers, god gifted gorges and crosswater falls are attractions of 180 KM Manaslu Circuit. An added perk to all the mentioned benefits, “Best sunrise and sunset views on the Manaslu Trek”.

Beautiful Sunrise and Sunset point in Manaslu Trek

Without further ado, let’s dive deep into picturesque skyhigh locations in Manaslu. With an excess of 10 locations, soaring snow white clouds - there are ample amounts of side trips available for Beautiful Sunrise and Sunset Point in Manaslu Trek. For a palatable read, we present the trekking junkie in you with, top 3 sunrise and sunset views in Manaslu.

Namrung

Trekkers encounter their first stopover in Namrung village. A quiet and scenic Gurung village resting atop 2630 metres from the sea level. Assorted combinations of amber golden hour views, buddhist iconographies, hill ridges hosting lush green crops, soaring towers of Ganesh and Siringi mountains and dancing prayer flags add brilliance to sunrise and set vistas here.

Best Shot Profile

• Sunrise: A slight ascent from the village early in the morning provides a picturesque view of dawning sun illuminating a background of terraced fields, alps and golden hue.
  
• Sunset: Let your view finder sit behind a backdrop of waving prayer flags and find textured views of sun settling below the terrace farms of the village. 

Shyala

A trekker ascends to reenergising pitstop at Shyala Village nestled in a lofty height of 3400 metre. A potpourri of flowering rhododendrons and pine woods; Manaslu and sister ranges; and a mosaic of tea houses under lush green decorum of nature provides a refreshing view to visitors' eyes. 

Best Shot Profile

• Sunrise: Early bird gets the worm, rise in early morning and head to a terrace of any nearby tea house to capture golden brownish pastel hued views of Ganesh, Himchuli and Manaslu Massif.
  
• Sunset: A descending gradient of textures can be captured with a zoom lens, sit a top high vantage point of the village to capture forest, roof top, mountain and resting sun in a single frame.

Larkya La Pass

On your trek to Manaslu, you tread past Larkyla La pass, the longest pass in Manaslu Circuit situated at a towering 5160. As you swivel your eyes from left to right, the milieu of Manaslu,  Larkya peak, Cheao, Kang Guru, Ganesh and West Annapurna bless your eyes.

Best shot profile

• Sunrise: Rise early to catch sun dawning over mountains, leaving behind a golden yellow glow halo on the mountains for a frame worthy shot.
  
• Sunset: it is not advised to cross the pass during dusk but if you happen to cross it late, use a polarised filter to deepen the tones of mountain ridges and sky for a silhouette while the sun sets. 

Concluding Remarks

Splendor of Manaslu Circuit cannot be captured with grit alone. Our seasoned experts at Bold Himalaya request travellers to stock up photography equipment in their backpacks to capture instaworthy shots of Best Sunrise and Sunset Views on the Manaslu Trek.

This marks the end of our journey together on this journey. We hope you felt like you were treading the circuit trails. 

Stay Tuned!!! For a second par series for other sunrise and sunset view points in the Manaslu circuit trek.