16 Days Manaslu Larke Pass Trek
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Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m)
Stop At: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After you landed, one of the representatives from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting to receive you at the airport. Then you will head towards the hotel in Thamel
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Royal suite or similar Category
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation.
Stop At: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Today first you will explore numerous UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu. These include the Swyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square . It will be a mesmerizing moment here in Kathmandu witnessing the beauty of nature, different cultures with different temples, architecture, and monuments. End of the day you will be well prepared for the Manaslu trip with the required stuff needed during the trip.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Royal Suite or Similar
Day 3: Drive to Arughat (6 hrs.) then trek to Soti Khola (2-3 hrs.)
Stop At: Arkhet Bazar, Nepal
It will take about seven hours to reach Arughat from Kathmandu. Our journey will begin early in the morning after breakfast. Youโll drive along the Highway to Arughat We start walking through beautiful paddy fields, Warm villages following Budi Gandaki River, climb over and down Kyoropani to the Budi Gandaki junction and the Soti Khola. You can enjoy the refreshing swim near a spot from here. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in Soti Khola.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 4: Start trekking from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (870m, 6 to 7 hours)
Stop At: Machhakhola, Uiya, Nepal
Today also your trek starts after breakfast. The trail few up and downs from Soti Khola towards north of the valley. There are few farm terraces along the way and also passing through the Sal forest. After a short sandy walk on the bank of the river, the rocky trail leads few up and downs to Machha Khola. You can look around and enjoy the river view, then stay overnight at lodge.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 5: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m, 6 to 7 hours)
Stop At: Jagat, Jagat, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After breakfast the narrow trail leads few up and downs to the bank of the river and walk through the gravel bar along the bank of the Budi Gandaki River to get to the village. After that, the trail leads few up and down to reach at Jagat and stay overnight in Lodge.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 6: Jagat to Deng (1,860m, 7 to 8 hours)
Stop At: Jagat, Jagat, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today, the trek starts after breakfast. The trail at the beginning of the day starts uphill to the rocky ridge to Salleri and descend to Setibas. The valley takes you to the suspension bridge and climb up to Philim, which is a big Gurung village. After crossing the Budhi Gandaki the trail leads the west bank for a while, then cross to the east bank of the river to cross Deng Khola and continue to walk to Deng village then stay overnight at lodge.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 7: Deng to Namrung (2,660m, 6 to 7 hours)
Stop At: Namrung, Prok, Nepal
We begin our trip crossing over the Budi Gandaki Bridge to climb a bit far to join the trail from Bhi. Headed through the forest, green valley, houses of ethnic groups of Manaslu region. The trail then processed to Ghap through several landscapes. You should follow the instruction of your guide and be extra concerned about the path. After all the obstacles we finally reach up to Namrung Village. After a wonderful sunset from the village, we will rest for the day. Overnight at a teahouse/lodge in Namrung.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 8: Namrung to Lho Gham (3,180m, 3 to 4 hours)
Stop At: Samagaun, Nepal
Weโll aim to reach Samagaun from Namrung, We start our trip from Namrung to pass through Banjam, Lihi, Sho, Lho, and Sayla. We are about to witness the view of Monastery before reaching Lho. Heading toward the Lihi, there will give you the view of Ganesh Himal, Naike peak and Himchuli peak. Continue our trek, it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Lho next 2 hours to reach Sayla from Lho. While on Sayla, we will witness the views of Nadi Chuli, Manaslu, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Nike Peak, and Siring Himal and more. Weโll reach Samagaun towards the afternoon. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in Samagaon.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 9: : Lho Gham to Samagaon (3,530m, 3 to 4 hours)
Stop At: Ghami, Ghami, Western Region
Today the trail leads through the river upstream and dense forest. After crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense and the trail is fine again. The pleasant walk continues to get to Namru village. Today on the way you have an opportunity see beautiful peak Himal Chuli. After that, the trail leads continue ascends where many Chortens and many barley terraces gives you perfect walk of the day. You will observe an excellent view of Ganesh Himal and finally reach to Lho then look around the village in the evening and stay for overnight at lodge.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Tahouse/Lodge
Day 10: Samagaon Acclimatization Day. Optional hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m) and Birendra Lake (4,450m) (4 to 5 hours)
Stop At: Samagaun, Samagaun, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today is the rest day, which does not mean you stay at the guest house all the time. You will be walking around the village, hike little bit and visit Monastery, which is Buddhist Monastery where you can visit. You can hike up to the ridge for the views of the mountains and the village. Stay overnight at lodge
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 11: Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m, 2 to 3 hours)
Stop At: Samagaun, Nepal
Today also you can start your walk after breakfast. The trail drops down to the Budhi Gandaki river to cross the side stream. The trail leads towards north and follow in to a bridge over a side. The Larkya la Trail passes several Mani walls as the valley begins to widder. It is an easy walk through the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. Then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch we can see a large white Kani, which we do have to cross to get Samdo for overnight.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and DInner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 12: Samdo to Larkya Phedi (Dharamsala) (4,480m, 4 to 5 hours)
Stop At: Phedi Khola, Phedi Khola, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After Samdo the trail continue walk down to the edge to cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki then uphill to the stream to cross. After a short walk through the valley the trail leads up to the Larkya Phedi. It is also called Dharmasala because there is a huge stone a kind of Shelter. overnight at Larkya rest house.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 13: Larkya Phedi to Bimthang (3,720m) via Larke Pass (5,160m) (10 to 12 hours)
Stop At: Bimthang, Thoche 33500, Nepal
After a short climb, we reach to the North side of the Larkya Glacier. There one can enjoy the views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier and a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to get to the pass. From the top of the pass views are outstanding, including Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Today is big day comparatively and tiring day. Finally, stop at Bimtang for overnight.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 14: Bimthang to Dharapani.
Stop At: Dharpani, Dharna 22400, Nepal
After breakfast the trail descends into a rhododendron forest towards the narrow valley until we reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche, 2785 meters. On the way one can enjoy the view of Manaslu, Annapurnas and many more mountains. You can cross a slide, then go across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. Then after the trail continue through the fields, over a clear stream, passing through the houses and fields interspersed with rhododendron and oak forests to Tilje. The trail continues from the day to Dharapani for overnight to stay.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu via Besishar
Stop At: Besisahar 33600, Nepal
Today you should drive back to Kathmandu at 7:00 in the morning, weโll drive to Kathmandu along the little road to Dumre and after that through the Prithivi Highway. We will arrive in Kathmandu in the afternoon. That night we will host a farewell dinner at a Nepalese restaurant. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Royal Suite or Similar Category
Day 16: Departure Day
Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
As your last day in Nepal, head out for a brief souvenir shopping session near the hotel in Thamel Market. We will pick you from the hotel and transfer you to TIA before the departure. The Manaslu Larkey Pass will remain with you forever alongside the lifelong memories and experiences from the trek with Himalayan Sanctuary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu (1,300m)
Stop At: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
After you landed, one of the representatives from Himalayan Sanctuary Adventure will be waiting to receive you at the airport. Then you will head towards the hotel in Thamel
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel Royal suite or similar Category
Day 2: Kathmandu sightseeing and trek preparation.
Stop At: Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Today first you will explore numerous UNESCO world heritage sites in Kathmandu. These include the Swyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square . It will be a mesmerizing moment here in Kathmandu witnessing the beauty of nature, different cultures with different temples, architecture, and monuments. End of the day you will be well prepared for the Manaslu trip with the required stuff needed during the trip.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel Royal Suite or Similar
Day 3: Drive to Arughat (6 hrs.) then trek to Soti Khola (2-3 hrs.)
Stop At: Arkhet Bazar, Nepal
It will take about seven hours to reach Arughat from Kathmandu. Our journey will begin early in the morning after breakfast. Youโll drive along the Highway to Arughat We start walking through beautiful paddy fields, Warm villages following Budi Gandaki River, climb over and down Kyoropani to the Budi Gandaki junction and the Soti Khola. You can enjoy the refreshing swim near a spot from here. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in Soti Khola.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 4: Start trekking from Soti Khola to Machha Khola (870m, 6 to 7 hours)
Stop At: Machhakhola, Uiya, Nepal
Today also your trek starts after breakfast. The trail few up and downs from Soti Khola towards north of the valley. There are few farm terraces along the way and also passing through the Sal forest. After a short sandy walk on the bank of the river, the rocky trail leads few up and downs to Machha Khola. You can look around and enjoy the river view, then stay overnight at lodge.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 5: Machha Khola to Jagat (1,340m, 6 to 7 hours)
Stop At: Jagat, Jagat, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After breakfast the narrow trail leads few up and downs to the bank of the river and walk through the gravel bar along the bank of the Budi Gandaki River to get to the village. After that, the trail leads few up and down to reach at Jagat and stay overnight in Lodge.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 6: Jagat to Deng (1,860m, 7 to 8 hours)
Stop At: Jagat, Jagat, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today, the trek starts after breakfast. The trail at the beginning of the day starts uphill to the rocky ridge to Salleri and descend to Setibas. The valley takes you to the suspension bridge and climb up to Philim, which is a big Gurung village. After crossing the Budhi Gandaki the trail leads the west bank for a while, then cross to the east bank of the river to cross Deng Khola and continue to walk to Deng village then stay overnight at lodge.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 7: Deng to Namrung (2,660m, 6 to 7 hours)
Stop At: Namrung, Prok, Nepal
We begin our trip crossing over the Budi Gandaki Bridge to climb a bit far to join the trail from Bhi. Headed through the forest, green valley, houses of ethnic groups of Manaslu region. The trail then processed to Ghap through several landscapes. You should follow the instruction of your guide and be extra concerned about the path. After all the obstacles we finally reach up to Namrung Village. After a wonderful sunset from the village, we will rest for the day. Overnight at a teahouse/lodge in Namrung.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 8: Namrung to Lho Gham (3,180m, 3 to 4 hours)
Stop At: Samagaun, Nepal
Weโll aim to reach Samagaun from Namrung, We start our trip from Namrung to pass through Banjam, Lihi, Sho, Lho, and Sayla. We are about to witness the view of Monastery before reaching Lho. Heading toward the Lihi, there will give you the view of Ganesh Himal, Naike peak and Himchuli peak. Continue our trek, it takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to reach Lho next 2 hours to reach Sayla from Lho. While on Sayla, we will witness the views of Nadi Chuli, Manaslu, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Nike Peak, and Siring Himal and more. Weโll reach Samagaun towards the afternoon. Overnight at a lodge/teahouse in Samagaon.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 9: : Lho Gham to Samagaon (3,530m, 3 to 4 hours)
Stop At: Ghami, Ghami, Western Region
Today the trail leads through the river upstream and dense forest. After crossing the river at an impressive spot where it thunders down a narrow gorge, the forest becomes less dense and the trail is fine again. The pleasant walk continues to get to Namru village. Today on the way you have an opportunity see beautiful peak Himal Chuli. After that, the trail leads continue ascends where many Chortens and many barley terraces gives you perfect walk of the day. You will observe an excellent view of Ganesh Himal and finally reach to Lho then look around the village in the evening and stay for overnight at lodge.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Tahouse/Lodge
Day 10: Samagaon Acclimatization Day. Optional hike to Manaslu Base Camp (4,800m) and Birendra Lake (4,450m) (4 to 5 hours)
Stop At: Samagaun, Samagaun, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
Today is the rest day, which does not mean you stay at the guest house all the time. You will be walking around the village, hike little bit and visit Monastery, which is Buddhist Monastery where you can visit. You can hike up to the ridge for the views of the mountains and the village. Stay overnight at lodge
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 11: Samagaon to Samdo (3,860m, 2 to 3 hours)
Stop At: Samagaun, Nepal
Today also you can start your walk after breakfast. The trail drops down to the Budhi Gandaki river to cross the side stream. The trail leads towards north and follow in to a bridge over a side. The Larkya la Trail passes several Mani walls as the valley begins to widder. It is an easy walk through the juniper and birch forests of Kermo Kharka. Then cross the Budhi Gandaki on a wooden bridge and climb steeply onto a promontory between two forks of the river. From a stone arch we can see a large white Kani, which we do have to cross to get Samdo for overnight.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and DInner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 12: Samdo to Larkya Phedi (Dharamsala) (4,480m, 4 to 5 hours)
Stop At: Phedi Khola, Phedi Khola, Gandaki Zone, Western Region
After Samdo the trail continue walk down to the edge to cross the wooden bridge over Budi Gandaki then uphill to the stream to cross. After a short walk through the valley the trail leads up to the Larkya Phedi. It is also called Dharmasala because there is a huge stone a kind of Shelter. overnight at Larkya rest house.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 13: Larkya Phedi to Bimthang (3,720m) via Larke Pass (5,160m) (10 to 12 hours)
Stop At: Bimthang, Thoche 33500, Nepal
After a short climb, we reach to the North side of the Larkya Glacier. There one can enjoy the views of Cho Danda and then of Larkya Peak. Finally, we walk across the moraines of the glacier and a gradual ascent which becomes steeper only in the last section to get to the pass. From the top of the pass views are outstanding, including Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal, Kangguru and the huge Annapurna II. Today is big day comparatively and tiring day. Finally, stop at Bimtang for overnight.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 14: Bimthang to Dharapani.
Stop At: Dharpani, Dharna 22400, Nepal
After breakfast the trail descends into a rhododendron forest towards the narrow valley until we reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche, 2785 meters. On the way one can enjoy the view of Manaslu, Annapurnas and many more mountains. You can cross a slide, then go across fields before making a steep climb over a ridge. Then after the trail continue through the fields, over a clear stream, passing through the houses and fields interspersed with rhododendron and oak forests to Tilje. The trail continues from the day to Dharapani for overnight to stay.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation included: Teahouse/Lodge
Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu via Besishar
Stop At: Besisahar 33600, Nepal
Today you should drive back to Kathmandu at 7:00 in the morning, weโll drive to Kathmandu along the little road to Dumre and after that through the Prithivi Highway. We will arrive in Kathmandu in the afternoon. That night we will host a farewell dinner at a Nepalese restaurant. Spend the night in Kathmandu.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
โข Breakfast: lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel Royal Suite or Similar Category
Day 16: Departure Day
Stop At: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Kathmandu Valley, Bagmati Zone, Central Region
As your last day in Nepal, head out for a brief souvenir shopping session near the hotel in Thamel Market. We will pick you from the hotel and transfer you to TIA before the departure. The Manaslu Larkey Pass will remain with you forever alongside the lifelong memories and experiences from the trek with Himalayan Sanctuary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
โข Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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