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Manasalu conservation area is a recently opened trek taking you into the heart of the western Nepal
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in 1957, the natural and cultural features of ACAP have made it the most popular tourist destination in Nepal, drawing more than 60 per cent of the country's total trekkers. ACAP follows three grass root philosophies: maximum peoples’ participation, sustainability, and its role as a catalyst
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trek towards the Larkya La (5,153 m) is worth the effort. After the hike through the pass a steep descent into the
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