Manang
Manang
मनाङ Manangbhot, Nyeshang | |
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Nepal Time ) |
Manang (
It is situated in the broad valley of the
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 2.5 km (1.6 mi) east of the town, used to serve the whole valley although it has not had any commercial flights since 2012 https://www.aviationnepal.com/inactive-manang-airport-causes-locals-to-face-major-problems/. 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 ofManang 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
See also
References
- ^ "redirect to /world/NP/00/Manangbhot.html". www.fallingrain.com.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
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