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Around Manaslu and Larke-La Pass Trekking

16 Days Restricted Area Trekking
Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation5,106 Meters
  • GradeAdventurous to Challenging (in snow conditions
  • DestinationNepal
  • TransportationDrive/Bus/Jeep
  • AccommodationTea House/Lodge
  • CostContact Us
  • Trip Length16 days
  • Best MonthMarch to May & September to November
  • WIFIAvailable certain places
  • RegionRestricted Area Trekking
  • Trip ModeTea House Trek
  • MealB/L/D
  • Trekking StyleTea House Trek
Trip Overview

 

‘adventure from upper Manaslu valley to Manang areas via high, scenic Larke-La pass’

Around Manaslu & Larke-La pass trekking, leads you within world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu with Himal chuli and Bouddha Himal and range of peaks, located between Ganesh Himal towards east and Lamjung Himal and Annapurna Himalaya in the west.

A fabulous adventure Around Manaslu & Larke-La pass trekking, which is different to other areas of mainstream walking trails, as this region was recently re-opened in the later 1990’s where few adventurer and trekkers have ventured.

At present this marvelous journey around Manaslu & Larke-La pass trekking is getting more attention and slowly getting popular due to its varied scenery of mountains, hills and landscapes including its fascinating Buddhist culture which you can witness around the villages of Upper Manaslu on this fantastic walks.

Mt. Manaslu stands at 8,163 m / 26,781 ft high, first ascent to the summit by Japanese expedition in May 09th 1956 and frequently climbed every year, the word Manas comes from ancient Sanskrit word meaning mind and soul like the holy lake Manasrover in Tibet.

The local name for Manaslu is ‘Kutung’ derived from Tibetan origin as the people of high Manaslu valley with similar culture and custom of Tibetan which is just a mere distance from villages of Manaslu.

Starting this fabulous walks after taking an overland drive to Nepal Mid West at Gorkha district and then following raging Budi-Gandaki River right up to its near source around high Manaslu valley, where walk leads from warm paddy areas to cooler zone covered with lovely forested areas and within nice attractive villages of Jagat-Lo and Sama-Gaon.

Slowly our route follows scenic and high trail to Larke Phedi (bottom), with time for acclimatization and then heading higher up on top Larke-La pass, highest spot of the adventure above 5,106 m /16,849 ft high, and then downhill towards Manang areas for the drive to Kathmandu, after a grand exciting adventure of a life time experience on Around Manaslu & Larke-La Pass Trekking.

Trip at a Glance

Trip Mode: Hotel and Lodge (Tea-House) on treks.

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous

Trekking Region: Around Mid-West Himalaya of Upper Gorkha district.

People & Culture: Mostly Magar-Gurung and Manaslu ethnic tribes of Buddhism religion with interesting old traditions and colorful cultures. Lower areas mixed Hindu / Buddhist people of varied customs.

Highest Elevation: 5,106 m /16,849 ft high on top of Larke-La Pass.

Trekking Duration: 13 Nights & 14 Days (With both ways drive).

Hours of Walks: From minimum 04 hrs to maximum 06 hrs.

Total Trip: 15 Nights & 16 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Seasons: March to May and September to November months, March to May flowering time on hills October to November with clear blue sky (cold morning and night time with chances of snow)

Highlight of trekking

  • “Walking from low warm areas to high cool green hills towards arctic zone of ice and glaciers
  • Explore high Manaslu traditional villages of immense culture with age-old heritage of Buddhist religion
  • Enchanting forest of rhododendron and pine trees and into dry, barren beautiful wilderness
  • Ever present views of Mid West Himalaya, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal with Annapurna on daily walks
  • Adventure on high and magnificent country of Upper Manaslu and crossing scenic Larke-la pass
  • Trekking around d world’s eight highest Mt. Manaslu with exciting thrills and awesome mountain views”
HIGHLIGHTS

Around Manaslu & Larke-La pass trekking, leads you within world 8th highest Mt. Manaslu with Himal chuli and Bouddha Himal and range of peaks, located between Ganesh Himal towards east and Lamjung Himal and Annapurna

Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: On arrival in Kathmandu meet our staff for transfer to hotel

On arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuwan International Airport received by our staff and guide with warm welcome and greetings and then transfer to your hotels in the heart of Kathmandu city. After checking into your rooms getting refreshed from Jet-Lag, join in with other groups at the main hall or in lobby where our guide will provide briefing on treks-hotels with necessary information. Evening includes group dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant with folk culture program with various dances of Nepal while having your authentic Nepalese dinner with local entertainmen

 

Meals
Dinner
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 02: Drive to Soti - Khola 730 m via Gorkha-Dhading and Arughat - 06 hrs.

Morning an interesting overland journey on Nepal’s most popular and busy highway, as drive leads past Kathmandu valley and then our route diverts from the main road to reach around Dhading and Gorkha districts to reach warmer sub-tropical areas at Arughat town. From here drive continues following Buri-Gandaki River to reach our first overnight stop in a small country village at Soti-Khola, a farm areas with couple of simple lodge for travelers.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
730
Day 03: Trek to Machha-Khola 930m - 06 hrs

Starting our first day walk of the adventure, where walk leads following the raging Buri-Gandaki River upstream, into a gorge covered within dense forest as our route leads to a climb within cool shade of forested areas, after a good walk of six hours then reaching our overnight halt at Machha-Khola. Machha-Khola, a fair size village the name Maccha-Khola means a fish stream, a popular stream for fishing silver craps and other species of smaller fishes.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Hotel
 Altitude
930
Day 04: Trek to Jagat 1,410m - 06 hrs

With enjoyable stop on this nice fishing village, morning walk follows Buri-GandakiRiver upstreamfor few hours, as our routeleads past Khorla Beshia small farm village and then on winding path to reach at Tatopanivillage, a place with natural“Hot Spring,” with time here for hot bathe before heading up to Jagatvillage. After a refreshingstop, walkcarries on past Dovanand Yaruphantvillages to reach at Jagatfor overnight stops, Jagata moderate size village with many shops and storesincluding fair number of simple good lodges to stay.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
1410
Day 05: Trek to Dyang 1,800 m - 06 hrs

With lovely morning walk from Jagattowards higher areas passing scattered farm villages with short climb and downhill to cross over a bridge to reach at Nagjetand Philim, a large village with spread-out farm houses. After Philimwalk through farm terraces of golden fields of wheat’s and barley, then a climb on rocky ridge top into bamboo forest area to our overnight stop at Dyangvillage

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
1800
Day 06: Trek to Ghap 2,160 m - 04 hrs

Starting morning walk from Dyang leads to cooler area where you can feel slow rise in altitude, on entering Himalayan alpine region, walk downhill to a river side to reach at Bihi Bazaar a small village near a river side. From here onwards encountering more villages of strong Tibetan culture, walk leads on gentle trail with few short ups and downs till Ghap village is reached for overnight stop.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/lodge
 Altitude
2160
Day 07: Trek to Lo-Gaon3,180 m - 06 hrs

From Ghap village with nice good walk following Burhi Gandaki River, then crossing this river through small farm villages and cultivated farm fields of barley, wheat and millets to reach at Numrung village with first close views of Mt. Manaslu North Face and adjoining peaks. Walk continues passing few villages of Banjham, Lhi and Sho, then as altitude gains with an hour up to Lo-Gaon for overnight stop in a nice cozy lodge

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3180
Day 08: Trek to Sama-Gaon3,530 m - 05 hrs

After Lo-Gaontree lines fades only for few short juniper bushes and some willow trees, walk leads on nice path with views of peaks and finally the day ends at Sama-Gaonfor overnight stop, this is a large mountain village located on route Manaslu base camp, Larke-la pass and to Tibet border

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3530
Day 09: Rest day at Sama-Gaon for acclimatization.

A necessary rest day for acclimatization before heading over Larke-la pass, at Samagaonexplore around this interesting village of Tibetan culture.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3530
Day 10: Trek to Samdo3,860 m - 05 hrs

Today walk leads to last village of Manaslu area at Samdowhich lies close on route Tibet border, the villagers of this area have long history of trading with Tibet, the trade still continues as you can find many Chinese goods around the village shops and stores.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3860
Day 11: Trek to Dharamsala/ Larke phedi 4,470 m - 04 hrs

A short day walk to Larke phedior Dharmasala, after a nice overnight at Samdovillage, morning walk leads towards more dry and barren country. As the altitude gains slowly with few short ups and downs then completing the morning walk at Larke phedi, means base of the hill or pass with afternoon free to relax or short walks.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
4470
Day 12: Cross Larke-la 5,135m and to Bimthang 3,720 m - 08 hrs

A Big Day and highlight of the adventure, starting early to reach the top of Larke-la pass at 5,135 m, a long climb with views of surrounding mountains Mt. Manaslu, Larkepeak, Bouddha Himal, Himal-Chuliand Peak 29. After a strenuous climb reaching the pass, our highest point of the trip marked with Buddhist prayer flags, offering super views of surrounding great giant peaks, after a short rest enjoying the views a long descend leads to Bimthangfor overnight stop a beautiful place surrounded with forest of tall rhododendron and pines trees

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
3720
Day 13: Trek to Gho 2,560 m - 05 hrs

After a hard and tough walk of previous day, today an easy trek on downhill path most of the way to Gho, located in the midst of a lovely forested area, as our walk lead through woodlands of rhododendron, pines and oaks tree lines passing several farm shades to reach at Ghofor overnight stop.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
2560
Day 14: Trek to Dharapani 1,860 m - 06 hrs

From Gho within lovely forest surrounding, morning walk leads on downhill most of the way to Telje village by the Masrsyangdi River, after Tilje an hour climb to reach at Dharapani for overnight stop in a nice fine lodge. Dharapani a large village with many fine lodges located in Manang district and on popular Annapurna Circuit trekking trail.

 

Meals
B/L/D
 Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
 Altitude
1860
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Today is our last day of walks of this great adventure around Manaslu, Enjoying time around scenic high hills and mountains around Nepal North Mid West on remote and beautiful Manaslu high valley with splendid views, morning depart for Kathmandu with an interesting overland drive to Kathmandu after a grand time trekking around Manaslu.

 

Meals
Breakfast
 Accomodation
Hotel
 Altitude
1350
Day 16: Depart for international flight home ward bound or to respective countries.

Last day in the country of high and beautiful Himalayas as per your international flight transfer to Kathmandu international airport for homeward bound or to next port of call after a wonderful and mesmerizing time on Around Manaslu & Larke-La pass trekking with great services of Tramping Himalaya Adventures.

Meals
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Airport Pick up & Drop with private transport ( International & Domestic )
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 2 Nights  3-star standard with B/B Twin Sharing Basis 
  • Kathmandu to Sotikhola Bus Tickets 
  • Kathmandu to Sotikhola BusTickets for Guide 
  • Dharapani to Besisahar Jeep Sharing  
  • Dharapani to Besisahar Jeep Sharing  for Guide 
  • Besisahar to Kathmandu Bus Tickets Sharing 
  • Besisahar to Kathmandu Bust Tickets for Guide 
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek ( Twin Sharing Basis )
  • Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek 
  • Well English Speaking of government license holder guide 
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide/Assistant guides and Porters their salary, Insurance, Equipment, and lodging & fooding
  • Tramping Himalaya Adventures Duffel bag & T-shirt
  • All the necessary paperwork, Trekking/permits
  • Carried by your guide Medical Kit
  • All government taxes
  • Down Jacket If you need it ( To be returned after the trip )
  • Oxi-meter to check the pulse, Oxygen saturation, and heart rate
  • Unlimited chlorine-treated safe drinking water
Cost Excluded
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airfare International
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu 
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, Internet,  etc.)
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of  Tramping Himalaya Adventures
  • Tips and gratuities
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