Manang
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It is situated in the broad valley of the Marshyangdi River to the north of the Annapurna mountain range. The river flows to the east. To the west, the Script error: No such module "convert". Thorong La pass leads to Muktinath shrine and the valley of the Gandaki River. To the north there is the Chulu East peak of Script error: No such module "convert".. Most groups trekking around the Annapurna range take resting days in Manang to acclimatize to the high elevation, before taking on Thorong La pass. The village is situated on the northern slopeScript error: No such module "Unsubst"., which gets the most sunlight and the least snow cover in the winter. The terraced cultivation fields are on the north slope.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
There are now motorable road as well as trails where goods are transported on jeep or mule trains or carried by porters. A small airport, located Script error: No such module "convert". east of the town, used to serve the whole valley although it has not had any commercial flights since 2012.[3] The airport was begun in 1985. The development of a trail linking Manang to the Annapurna Conservation Area was finished in February 2011 and has brought many benefits to the villagers and the area.
Besides catering to trekkers, there is some agriculture and the herding of yaks. There is a medical centre, which specializes in high-altitude sickness.
Gallery
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Main street of Manang with yaks
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A view of Gangapurna Lake situated at Manang district
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Gangapurna Lake close to Manang
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Gangapurna glacier and lake near Manang
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Manang Town, pictured from Chongkor view point
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Manang in 1980
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