Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek

Larkya Peak Climbing with Manaslu Circuit Trek provides breathtaking trekking and an excellent peak-climbing experience around Mount Manaslu. Larkya Peak has two summits Sano Larkya Peak is 5807 meters and the real summit Thulo Larkya 6249 meters provides a superb view of Mount Manaslu, Ganesh, Annapurna, Himlung Himal, and beyond.

Larkya (Larke) Peak is one of the rarely climbed peaks in Nepal opened for climbers in 2,002. Nepal Mountaineering Association has graded Larkya Peak as an “A” category climbing peak in Nepal. It is the most satisfying peak to climb in conjunction with the Manaslu circuit trek and serves the dominating view of Manaslu, Ganesh, Annapurna, Himlung Himal, and beyond. Besides mountain Views, Larkya Peak climbing offers a unique combination of rich cultural heritages, unrivaled natural beauty, and biological diversity.

Larkya Peak Climbing in Nepal Just Below Larkya Peak Summit during Larkya Peak Climbing in Nepal. 


Larkya Peak Climbing Trip. 

There are two summits of Larke Peak i.e. Thulo Larke- the main summit and Sano Larkya- the false summit. Thulo Larke peak is challenging with encounters of higher level ice and glacier climb, therefore, the needed middle base camp is to be set up above the base camp Sano Larkya offers medium climbing effort and can be accomplished in one day. Base Camp is close to Larkya La pass (5,135m), one of the most challenging high passes in Nepal.

Visit Himalaya Treks has carefully designed the itinerary of Larkya Peak Climbing in Nepal to allow proper acclimatization and gradual ascend. March-May and September-December are the perfect seasons for Larkya Peak Climbing in Nepal. Despite its relative easiness, a good physical fitness level and previous climbing experience are needed to achieve the summit comfortably and safely.

Larkya Peak Climbing in Nepal.
Second Summit of Larkya Peak. 


Larkya Peak Climbing itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu. (1335 meters)
Day 2: Sightseeing and Trek + Climbing Trip Preparation.
Day 3: Drive to Sotikhola (530 meters) at the tea house.
Day 4: Trek to Machha Khola. (930 meters) at tea house.
Day 5: Trek to Jagat. (1120 meters) at tea house.
Day 6: Trek to Deng. (1860 meters) at tea house.
Day 7: Trek to Namrung. (2630 meters) at tea house.
Day 8: Trek to Lho. (3180 meters) at tea house.
Day 9: Trek to Sama Gaon. (3525 meters) at tea house.
Day 10: Acclimatization day at Sama Gaon. (Side trip to Punggen Glacier, Punggyen gumpa, or Manaslu Base Camp at tea house.
Day 11: Trek to Samdo. (3860 meters) at tea house.
Day 12: Acclimatization day at Samdo. (Side trip to Tibet border or Samdu Ri Climb) at tea house.
Day 13: Trek to Dharmasala. (4460 meters) at Camp
Day 14: Trek to Larkya Peak Base Camp (5135 meters)
Day 15: Trek to Larkya Base Camp to Larkya Peak High Camp (5650 meters)
Day 16: Summit Larkya Peak Sano (5807 meters) and continue summit Larkya Peak Thulo (6249 meters) and back to Base Camp.
Day 17: Reserved day for bad weather or extra acclimatization day.
Day 18: Cross Larkya La (5106 meters) and trek to Bhimthang. (3610 meters) at tea house.
Day 19: Trek to Dharapani. (1963 meters) at tea house.
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu via Besisahar and stay overnight at Hotel Kathmandu.
Day 21: Free day at Kathmandu.
Day 22: Departure.

Larkya Peak Climbing Video

Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek Detail Itinerary

DAY
  • 1

    A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks with the company’s display board will greet you outside the arrival terminal and transfer you to your Hotel. 

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 2

    A Full day guided tour to several of historical and spiritual attractions enlisted under the World Heritage Sites. The trek leader will meet the group for a meeting and provide a detailed briefing on the trek. All the required information regarding the trek would be provided. 

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 3

    We leave early in the morning for Sotikhola via Arughat. We stay on a highway in the morning but most part of the driving is done on the dusty newly built roads. Over night at Sotikhola. (8 to 9 hours drive) 

    Altitude 530 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 4

    The trek heads north and follows the Budhi Gandaki River for the whole day. The trek stays close and follows the Budhi Gandaki River all way up to the base of the pass, and crosses and re-crosses the river several times through suspension bridges. The trail undulates through Lapu Beshi, then continues on the sandy banks of the river, and finally reaches Machha Khola. (6-7 hours) 

    Altitude 930 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 5

    The trail stays relatively easy in the morning and goes through Khorlabesi. A brief stop at Tatopani, to check out the hot spring is followed by a steep climb through Dobhan. The trail drops down into the banks of the Yaru Khola at Yaru Beshi, campsite for the day and is followed by couple of good climbs until Jagat, a small village by the banks of Budhi Gandaki River. (5-6 hours)

    Altitude 1120 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 6

    The trail once again enters the sandy banks for a brief period. The path gets steep near Sirdibas and after crossing a dramatic suspension bridge, another good climb leads to a beautiful village of Phillim, the biggest village until the pass. The trail steadily loses height and heads into a new valley, leaving the trail to Tsum Valley behind. The path gets steeper for a while and then steadies near Pewa. After Pewa, another uphill walk continues for the rest of the day and ends at Deng. The change in culture can be experienced at Deng. The people, culture and the houses in the villages from Deng are heavily influenced by Tibetans and completely differ with the people and their culture from the people lower in the valley. (7-8 hours) 

    Altitude 1860 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 7

    A quick drop down to the river is followed by a steep climb until the village of Rana. The trail yet again drops and gradually ascends to Bihi Phedi and then undulates into the valley and finally reaches Ghap. The trek continues gradually gaining more height through the forest following the now much smaller Budi Gandaki River. A steep climb through the forest until the village of Namrung ends the day. (7-8 hours)

    Altitude 2630 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 8

    From Namrung onwards, the trek now enters into the higher altitude. After a brief walk on an easy terrain, the trail starts to go uphill until the village of Shyo. View of Manaslu (8163 meters) appears towards west as the path drops into a river and yet again gets uphill until it reaches Lho. (4-5 hours)

    Altitude 3180 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 9

    The trail once again drops into a river and yet again, is followed by a climb. The climb ends at Shyala and the valley starts to open up with the trail turning into an easy walk through the pasturelands. (4-5 hours)

    Altitude 3525 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 10

    The options at Sama Gaon are a short hike to the nearby beautiful lake named Birendra Taal or a full day hike (6 hours) to the Pungyen Gomba, Pungyen Glacier, or Mount Manaslu Base Camp. 

    Altitude 3525 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 11

    The trail gradually climbs through the valley and continue to follow the river. The path then gets steeper at the end of the day and reaches the village of Samdu, with Samdu Ri (6335 meters) towering on the east direction. (3 hours) 

    Altitude 3860 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 12

    The best option from Samdo is to hike towards the valley into the northeast of Samdo. This hike also provides spectacular view of a towering Samdu Ri (6335 meters)

    Altitude 3860 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 13

    The trail gradually descends briefly and then starts to ascend afterwards towards the Larke Glacier. The path becomes easier and ends at the start of the next day’s climb at Dharmasala. (3 hours)

    Altitude 4460 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House
  • 14

    Our trek today is to the Larkya Peak Base Camp from Dharmashala. We will climb slowly and steadily through the lateral moraines of Larke Glaciers. The trail then goes through the rocky ridges and over the pass to the base camp at overnight at Camp.

    Altitude 5135 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 15

    Starting early, we will do some warm-up exercises before beginning the trek to high camp. With steep sections and icy trails, follow the instructions from your guide properly in this trek segment. The trail crosses narrow rocky channels and some slippery areas toward too high Camp.

    Altitude 5650 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 16

    Summit Larkya Peak sano (5807 meters) and continue summit Larkya  peak Thulo (6249 meters) and back to Base Camp. From Summit of Larkya peak we can view the great Himalayan range to the horizon, and the majestic view of Manaslu and Annapurna is pristine as well. 

    Altitude 6249 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 17

    As the weather in the Mountains is unpredictable one must not take unnecessary risks while ascending to the summit. Today will be a reserve day in case the summit can't be done by bad weather or can be used Accimatazation day. 

    Altitude 5135 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Camp
  • 18

    We will do the Larkye La pass from the Base camp and walk further down to Bimtang today. Prayer flags welcome you to the Pass and the magnificent view of Manaslu, Himlung, Kang Guru, and Annapurna II in Larkye La Pass. Spend some time here and start your descend to Bimtang. 

    Altitude 5106 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House
  • 19

    The trail quickly drops in and out of a glacier and then starts to drop towards the lower valley through the forest. The path once again follows the river by its banks and finally passes through Surki Khola and Goa while consistently losing more altitude. The path continues to get downhill and finally ends at Tilche. (6-7 hours) 

    Altitude 2300 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House
  • 20

    Short walking lead us to Dharapani we connected popular Annapurna Circuit trail, not trails are much more busier then Manaslu part because driving road is accessing now from Dharapani. Now take local Jeep land transport take us to Besisahar and stay overnight at Besisahar. About 4 hour’s durt road drive to Besisahar. 

    Altitude 760 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation Tea House / Lodge
  • 21

    After Breakfast we will drive to Kathmandu with our private Car along the Marshyangdi river valley. Following the Prithivi high way and enjoy the afternoon in Kathmandu. (5-6 hours drive)

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation Hotel
  • 22

    A representative from Visit Himalaya Treks Pvt. Ltd. will check your flight tickets and transfer you to the airport before two hours from your flight with a hope of seeing you again in the future.

    Altitude 1335 m
    Meals Breakfast
    Accommodation No

Cost Includes

    • Arrival / Departure land transport. We will collect you from Kathmandu airport and provide departure transport. 
    • Accommodation in Kathmandu 3* stander categories with breakfast. (2 on sharing basis) 
    • Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley with a historical city guide and necessary land transport. 
    • Kathmandu – Arughat - Sotikhola –land transport by private jeep. 
    • Experience Climbing Guide, including his accommodation, food, and salary. 
    • Porter to carry Client’s baggage (2 clients sharing 1 porter) including his accommodation, food, and salary. 
    • Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner including tea and coffee while on the trek. 
    • Camping arrangements during Larkya Peak Climbing Period.
    • Climbing gears like rope, snowbar, ice crew, etc. 
    • Manaslu restricted area entry permits, Manaslu Conservation entry permits, Annapurna Conservation entry permit & TIMS Card. 
    • Larkya Peak Climbing Permit. 
    • Larkya peak climbing Sherpa’s summit Bonus. 
    • Dharapani – Besisahar – Kathmandu land transport by private Jeep.
    • All necessary land transport, for staffs. 
    • Government taxes, service charges, and Staffs insurances.

Cost Excludes

    • Nepal entry visa fee. 
    • Lunch, dinner, tea coffee in Kathmandu.
    • Entrance fee for sightseeing sports. 
    • Personal travel insurance (Compulsory) Personal climbing Gears (Please refer to gear list section for personal climbing gears details) 
    • Personal expenses like telephone, laundry, bar bills, personal tips for Guide, porter, and drivers. 
    • Any other expenses mentioned than above.

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Reviews ( 1 Reviews For This Package )

Barnabas Toth And Family, From - Hungary

Manaslu Circuit Trek + Larkya Peak + Bardia National Park

We had a 4-week trip to Nepal to the above-mentioned destinations. Overall, we had a fabulous time in Nepal. Stunning mountain views, fantastic guides, untouched jungles and the culture. Himal was very responsive from my first letter on which helped a lot to put the program together. I must also say that the program was flexible there was room for changes. For example, a two day stay in Pokhara was not in the original plan but after coming down earlier from the mountains we went there and it turned out to be a fantastic decision. If you looking for a trip to Nepal on very good prices with a reliable company Visit Himalaya Treks is the perfect choice. October 2018.

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After knowing all about the Trip details and Being ready to Book this Trip you can simply click the booking bottom right top below the Price and fill the form accordingly or Email us through our given Email address at Contact Us section. 

 A trip can be booked as far as one year in advance. We do not make a booking for more than one year, because of the possibility of huge fluctuations in the international exchange rate and Service cost.

we always try to be flexible to design the trip itinerary for our client’s needs. However, if you are not convinced as our suggested itinerary then off-course you are always welcome to customize or change the trip itinerary.

Find the Booking and Payment condition section and check the cancellation policy, depending on the time trip duration before the cancellation of the booked trip, a cancellation charge will apply. The trip can be postponed up to a year after adding a certain percent overhead cost.

 

 

After a Trek confirmation, we will suggest you take the required gears lists for trekking and Peak Climbing.  For reference, please check our Gear List section or follow the link given below.

Climbing Gear List.
Trekking Gear List.

Visit Himalaya Treks is all about providing you with local insights, lifestyle as well as adventure. Depending on the nature of the travel, the transportation to and from the destination varies from domestic flights to vehicular. We provide you only those options which enhance your local experience while allowing you to travel comfortably and efficiently. We use private tourist vehicles for sightseeing, city tours, and pickups.

Holiday should never be about making it to the final point quickly. Along your trek, we can add days at your request with additional costs to cover guides, porters, accommodation, and food.

An average physical fitness should be maintained prior to booking a trek. Any sort of illness or recent medical problems should be mentioned while booking a trip. Most of our itineraries are prepared to give you maximum time to acclimatize and pace-setting on the treks would be done according to your convenience. If you are having regular medication then tell us before the trip started which would be better for us to give you the physical feedback.

On average walking in a day on the trek would be 6-7 hours but it also depends upon your fitness level that may take even longer and also. The longest day can be up to 10 hours and 3 hours is the shortest day.

Our main concern is your safety. We never compromised on your safety during the Trekking and Climbing trip. All our guides are properly trained and well equipped to take care of our client's safety in even the remote areas as well.

There would be always back support in case of an emergency situation like severe high altitude sickness or accident (which is least expected), you will be sent to the nearest hospital if possible otherwise rescued by a helicopter and sent you to the hospital as soon as possible. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred for the use of such emergency services, please make sure that your travel insurance covers both- medical and emergency evacuation costs. 

After confirming the trip you will be required Proper travel insurance including helicopter rescue service. At times of emergency cases like evacuation from high altitude or medical treatment which has to cover by your Insurance. Make sure to consult with your insurance company about the coverage of the insurance that you have bought.

It is not a problem at all because in a mountain most of the tea house/lodges serve vegetarian food as well and our guide will take care at the time cooking and on a camping trek, our cook and staffs will care all about the food section.

Most of the lodges in the mountains are the basic ones like a guest house or tea house style. On a few major towns or settlements, where are the possibilities we provide you with the best accommodation! Also, it depends upon the service packages. 

We assure the best quality and give our clients the best experiment. So during the camping trekking, we use the Camping Gear like member tents, dining tents, Kitchen tents, Shower tents, toilet tents, mattresses, etc. on a camping trek, Also we provide proper warm jackets, trousers, shoes for the porters too. 

Lately, most of the teahouses have electricity supply even with solar panels. So, charging your gadgets is not a problem at all. But charging your battery you should have to pay an additional fee (US$ 1 to 3 approx. per hour.), in order to get your gadgets to be charged.

Now a day’s most of the major village has a cell phone network connection. However, in a remote area where cell phone does not work, and even if there is not any other communication access then we supply satellite phone along with our guide and Team. 

Most of the hotels are not connected with banks and then don’t use the swap machine so you can’t use the credit card during the trekking in a mountain and we strongly suggest you take cash along with you for the trek expenses. 

Well! You may use foreign currency during trekking in the mountain but the exchange rate would be very small, so we recommended you to exchange currency in the city and take enough Nepali currency from where you have started your Trek.

Most of the places have showers heated by gas and some places are headed by solar so you can have a shower paying an extra cost. However, in the Camping trek, our staff will prepare a hot bucket shower at your request.

In every trekking, our guide carries a first aid kit with basic requirement tools and some medicine for preventing out in an emergency condition.

All our staff are fully covered by Insurance including high altitude evacuation if necessary while on trekking and Climbing. 

After confirmation of your trip, we manage our field staff giving them full wages of the trip duration so you won’t get refunds. If any case you drop from the trip by illness or any case there will be not no refundable.

We provide 2 in-sharing porters for carrying your gears in the Tea house trek (Lodge Trek) and such a demanding camping trek we use Yak, Mules, to carry the loads. Our porter carries 20 to 25 kilograms so we suggest each person‘s good weight 10 to 12 Kilograms. You need to carry your own day pack with your valuable items.

Yes either you can store the same hotel as you stayed or we can store your goods with us safely in our office free of cost.

Yes, you can obtain your Nepal Visa upon arrival in Kathmandu Nepal. For more details of Nepal visas please follow the link given. Nepal Visa Information.

The luggage must not exceed up to 20 kilos. A trekking helper (porter) carries baggage of less than 15 kilos. This bag can be received at the end of each day’s trek and you should carry the rest of the weight as a day bag with all your money and valuables inside it.

This is a difficult thing to gauge. We have seen everything from USD 25 to USD 900 per person for guides and porters. Tipping is not required, but a small gesture of thanks to your guides and local porters. The level of the tip should reflect the level of satisfaction from and personal involvement with your guide. However, we recommend you to spend a minimum of 10% of your total trip cost for tipping the entire local staff.

Group Size Price
2 - 4 People $3000
5 - 8 People $2700
9 - 12 People $2500
$ 2500 / Person
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TRIP OVERVIEW
Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek
Altitude 6249 m
Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek
Region Manaslu Region Of Nepal
Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek
Difficulty Extreme grade
Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek
Group size 2+ Peoples
Larkya Peak Climbing With Manaslu Circuit Trek
Best Season October - November in Autumn season & March - May in Spring Season

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