This follows an ancient salt-trade route now vibrantly used by herb traders. Caravans of donkeys transport surprising loads on their backs, giving people a relief from this physical burden. This trek covers the main foot trail to Tsum until Mu Gonpa and returns to Lokpa, continuing to Manaslu valley to cross Larke La pass or returning back to Arughat from Samdo (the valley’s highest dwelling place, at an altitude of 3600m).
