Transcript Bridges of Manaslu and Tsum Valley Nepal

Bridges of joy
Bridges along the Manaslu Circuit
and Tsum Valley treks in Nepal
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Nepal’s Manaslu and Tsum Valley regions are rich with
natural and cultural treasures. Water is abundant in
these areas, and crossing rivers and streams is part of
daily life. There is more in the bridges than mere
engineering. Some are brand new, some are old. Some
are solid and some are crippled. Each bridge has its
own character. A bridge is also a unique viewpoint, a
meeting place, a move to another phase, an
excitement. Traversing a bridge sometimes feels like
a sacred ceremony…
You are invited to taste a bit of the Manaslu – Tsum
bridges experience. This is only an excerpt from a
comprehensive Manaslu-Tsum bridges virtual journey
available on this link .
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Majestic suspension bridge connecting the two parts of Arughat Bazar over the mighty Budhi Gandaki
Interesting multi-span stone – wood bridge on a Budhi Gandaki tributary near Arughat Bazar
Red dot decorating a green landscape north of Arughat Bazar
Slinging
Old suspension bridge with a wooden deck north of Tatopani, replaced today by a new metal deck suspension bridge
A bridge over doubled water
Just another day at the field, near Tsumling
High above, near Rachen Gompa
Bridging over the two sections of the village of Chhule
Log walk on the way to Mu Gompa
Built environment in the village of Nile - a fabulous man-made landscape of stone and wood
Walking on a growing wood above the turquoise
Excitement at its peak – the longest, most dilapidated wooden cantilever bridge. North of the village of Ripche
This is how the previous bridge looks like from a distance. Some would probably prefer to keep a distance…
A mule, the typical truck, carrying cooking gas cylinders on a rusty truss bridge over the Budhi Gandaki north of Philim
Mules cross an extremely shaky suspension bridge, currently replaced by a new one. Note the height of the “handrail”
A local resident carries a Doko – the famous Nepali basket over the lovely wooden deck of a suspension bridge north of Bihi
The Budhi Gandaki flows into dramatic gorges in Namrung area, with viewpoints from wooden bridges along the route
Morning rush hour of cattle on the Namrung entrance bridge
A significant traverse on the heavenly plateau of Punggen Gompa
Bridge over icy water on a barren environment north of Samdo
Lovely hilly background to Gowa’s suspension bridge
More
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Where
Manaslu is the 8th highest mountain in the world,
8163 meters high. The Manaslu Circuit Trail goes up
along the Budhi Gandaki river, crosses Larkye La at
5106 meters and descends along glaciers and the
Dudh river. Tsum Valley is located east of the
Manaslu range.
When
Photos were taken in Autumn 2011
Who
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