Manaslu Larkya Pass

Main Features

    ★ Ultimate challenging trek not heard often

    ★ More than perfect trek for the nature lovers

    ★ Stunning view of eighth thousand Manaslu

Trip Overview

Trekking in Nepal is always challenging because it takes you uphill and downhill; unlike other countries that do not have 5000 m plus trekking trail that do not have 7000 m and 8000 m peaks, Manaslu Larkya Pass Trek is opposite the trekking trail of these countries. Looking at the remote and rough trekking trail traversing the Manaslu Region, you can say that the Manaslu Larkya Pass Trek is for both adventurous and nature lovers who want extraordinary beauty amid the remotest region of Nepal and the world. However, where there are such beauties, there are also challenges: the Larkya La Pass and the trekking trail that takes you to the steep moraines out of your expectation. Besides these highlights and challenges, there is another highlight of the Manaslu Larkya La Pass Trekking: the Larkya Glacier.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport (standard accommodation)

Arrive in Kathmandu on the date that you have planned for or at the most suitable time you have decided. Stay calm about the pick-up; we will wait for you outside the airport to take you to our office and the hotel. Our office remains open from 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Kathmandu is known as the city of temples, and it is the most developed city in Nepal as we write these words in this itinerary. You will be staying in Thamel, the central tourist hub in Kathmandu. If you stay in a 5-star hotel, it will be outside Thamel.

Day 02 Sightseeing with breakfast (standard accommodation)

Kathmandu is dotted with world heritage sites, and the most famous of them are

    ★ Pashupatinath

    ★ Swayambhunath

    ★ Bouddhanath

    ★ Kathmandu Durbar Square

You will visit each of these with our city guide, and they will take you to the past. Those were the glorious days of Nepal. From your guide, hear the myths, the true story, and the significance of the historical monuments from the religious point of view.

Day 03 From Kathmandu to Soti Khola (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The drive is scenic because it will take you to the countryside and the curve roads. They traverse the green hills and the valleys whose beauties create excitement in your heart and mind. You will know the daily activities of the local people as the bus takes you from one village to another. Passing through these villages, you finally arrive at the Soti Khola.

Day 04 From the Soti Khola to the Maccha Khola (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

You start your trek by crossing the bridge. Later, you climb a big rock. Before heading to the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River, you follow a descending trekking trail. The trekking trail becomes steep when it leads to the Gurung village of Labishe. The remaining path that you follow takes you to the Marcha Khola.

Day 05 From the Machha Khola to Jagat (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

In the beginning, you trek by the Buri Gandaki River. Later, you will reach ridges by walking uphill and downhill trekking trails. These trails also take you to the valley, which becomes wider gradually as you near Jagat.

Day 06 From Jagat to Deng (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

The trekking trail becomes scenic when it takes you to Setibas and mani walls. After that, the course goes uphill to take you to villages called the Ghatta Khola and Philim. Then, this trail goes downhill and takes you to the grassy area, including the bamboo forest. After crossing the Buri Gandaki River, you must walk more to reach Deng.

Day 07 From Deng to Namrung (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

As you head to Ghap, the trekking trail goes uphill and downhill. This is a small village and is famous for its mani wall. From this village, the trekking trail goes uphill to Namrung.

Day 08 From Namrung to Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you start the trek by crossing the Therang River. The trekking trail is easy, with a beautiful waterfall and a village called Barchham. However, this trail becomes steep before taking you to the town called Lihi. After that, the descending trekking trail takes you to the Hinan Khola, while the ascending trekking trail takes you to the Sho village. Walking these trekking trails, you see a nice view of the mountains, such as Manaslu and Himchuli. Finally, the upcoming descending and flat trekking trails take you to Samagaon.

Day 09 Acclimatization Day at Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Since you are heading to a higher altitude, you should acclimatise for your health. This higher altitude is the Manaslu Base Camp. To walk at such a higher altitude, you will prepare yourself in Samagaon by walking uphill to the Pung Gyen Gumba.

Day 10 From Sama Gaon to Pungyen Gompa and Samagaon (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today, we explore Sama Gaon, an idyllic village with a stone gate and Mani stone wall, so it’s the perfect place to use this day too. First, to acclimatise, you hike through yak pastures and extensive grasslands to Pung Gyen Gompa, a beautiful Buddhist monastery sitting in the lap of the Himalayas. After that, you can visit the nearby Chorten and spend some time soaking in the breathtaking beauty of Manaslu (8156m) along with the other peaks of the region. Then we will hike back to Sama Gaon for an overnight stay.

Day 11 From Samagaon to Samdo (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today we continue to follow the Budhi Gandaki River upstream. The trail is wide and more accessible than on other days, so you have a nice walk through the alpine vegetation of the region. Pass through large Mani walls encrypted with prayers and decorated with prayer flags as you walk up to the village of Samdo, where we will stay overnight.

Day 12 From Samdo to the Larkya Pedhi (4 meals provided, tented camp)

Following a downhill trekking trail, you will cross the Gyala River by the bridge, and then you will follow an upward trekking trail to the mani stones and the Larkya Bazaar. From the way, you see the stunning view of Larkya Peak. Tonight, you will stay in a camp at the base of this peak.

Day 13 From the Larkya Pedhi to Bimtang via the Larkya La Pass (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you are heading to the pass, meaning you are heading to a higher altitude, 5000 m plus.  From the top of the pass, you will see the view of the mountains, such as Himlung, Cheo Himal, Menjung, Gyagi Kang, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II. You will always walk downhill from the top of the pass to Betang.

Day 14 From Bimtang to Dharapani (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Today you will cross the famous river of Nepal called the Marsyangdi River on the way to Dharapani. At first, the trekking trail descends to the forest of pine and rhododendron. After trekking in this forest, you will reach a village called Hompuk and a river named the Dudh Khola. Next, walking through the landslide-affected area, you will go to Kharche, and then by following a downhill trekking trail, you will reach Tilje, the village of the Gurung people. Before reaching Dharapani, there is a long suspension bridge.

Day 15 From Dharapani to Syange (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

Walk the steep trekking trail that will take you to Chamje, the first village in the Marshyangdi Valley. As you head to the ending part of the Manaslu Larkya La Pass Trek, you will cross several suspension bridges. On the way, you reach a village, such as Jagat. From there, you head to Syange, following the Marshyangdi River.

Day 16 From Syange to Kathmandu (4 meals provided, standard accommodation)

From Syange, you will drive to Kathmandu, enjoying the view of the countryside.

Day 17 Departure

Three hours before your international flight, we will come to pick you up at the hotel and take you to Tribhuwan International Airport. So goodbye, and we wish you good luck for a safe journey.

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