East of the Annapurna region lies Mt. Manaslu, (8156m) the eighth highest mountain in the world. You’ll encounter several Buddhist monasteries on the way bringing us to the Larkya La pass, 5198m. The trek follows upstream of the Buri-Gandaki river from the sub-tropical forest to the dry Tibetan zone, offering outstanding views of Mt. Manaslu along with the panorama of the surrounding magnificent peaks that straddle the border with Tibet. The trek continues over the highest point of our journey at Larkay la 5,340m. After the pass, it is almost down-hill through the serene alpine forests and meadows till we come to the main trail of the Annapurna circuit.