Introduction of vehicles transforms Manang’s economy

Manang, Sept. 29 :The Annapurna Padmarg, also known as the Annapurna Circuit, begins in Besisahar in Lamjung, passes through Manang, crosses the world’s highest mountain region at Thorangla Bhanjyang (5,416 meters), and concludes in Pokhara, passing through Muktinath and Jomsom of Mustang and Myagdi.

What used to be a 21-day trek can now be completed in just seven to 10 days due to the construction of roads.