Looking back on Manang after an early morning start the consequences of using wood fueled fires to cook the morning meal were apparent. The trail has grown increasingly quiet with only the occasional trekker and very few locals. Skies remain unbelievably blue but day time temperatures are now on the distinctly chilly side.
With each passing day the mighty Marsyangdi River has grown smaller and smaller as I gradually hike my way to its source. Apparent on the other side of the valley are the landslides which routinely take out the trail and can be very dangerous at this stage of the climb.