Larkya Peak Climbing

21 days

Duration

Extreme

Trip Level

Group Size

6249 m

Max-altitude

Larkya peak climbing is a very enjoyable peak to climb in combination with the Manaslu Circuit Trek. It offers trouble-free climbing with beautiful views of Manaslu, Annapurna massif, Ganesh Himal, and beyond. Besides the mountain views, Larkya Peak climbing provides a unique mixture of rich cultural heritage, unmatched natural beauty, and biological diversity. However, the two different peaks, namely with Larkya, are often confusing.

At the same time, a rise approaches after a steep climb up to a supplementary summit known as Sano (Small) Larkya, an altitude of 5,807 meters. However, it requires generating a high camp close to Larkya-La (5,218m). But Sano Larkya can reach in a single day from base camp, which allows excellent acclimatization for true Larkya.

Moreover, it is an opportunity to ascend both peaks in a single excursion. On the other hand, climbing Thulo(Big), Larkya, requires a long walk but a more leisurely walk on snow than Sano Larkya. Around Manaslu Trek itself is beautiful trekking and untouched by modernization since it’s a unique topographical structure for the Larkya Peak. Manaslu Circuit Trek starts from Arughat, passing through the small villages, beautiful rice fields, and lush green forest.

Thus, it represents the Lower Manaslu Circuit Trail along the Budi Gandaki River up to the Larkya La. However, it provides spectacular Himalayan Scenic, an admirable and lifetime experience.

Larkya Peak climbing combines numerous stupas and monasteries along the trail, although it represents Himalayan Buddhism. Despite its ease, excellent physical condition and previous climbing experience are required for this peak. After a successful attempt at Larkya Peak, you can return to base camp and join the Annapurna Circuit at Dharapani.

Larkya Peak Climbing: Highlights

Climb Larkya Peak which unfrequent climbed

Breathtaking trekking around Manaslu

Spectacular scenery, really admirable but a lifetime experience

Combination of Trekking and Peak climbing

Day 1: Arrival day (1,300 m)

Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by our agency’s representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Exploration Treks then transfer to your Hotel.

Day 2: Free day and trek preparation.

During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and others team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and others necessary information

Day 3: Kathmandu – Arughat (710 m) 8h00 drive.

The day of the departure to the Arughat is by local bus. A regarding drive through the countryside of Nepal will enjoy mountain scenery, forests, beautiful landscapes, and villages and get Arughat in the late afternoon.

Day 4: Arughat – Labubensi (900 m): 6h00 walk.

The First day of the trek, walking through the new construction rough road to Sotikhola. Then we cross a bridge trek through the forests along the Budi Gandaki River passing by several villages, rice fields, and waterfalls and get Labu Bensi.

Day 5: Labubensi – Khorla Bensi (970 m) 6h00 walk.

After the breakfast in the morning we head to Khorla Bensi passing by rocky trail, descend to Budi Gandaki river bank, walk along the sand then climb aside and down to cross a suspension bridge to reach Machhakhola and some up and down get Khorla bensi.

Day 6: Khorla Bensi – Jagat (1400 m)

The trail goes to along the Budi Gandaki River Bank few more ascends and descends come to a small Hot spring in Tatopani. After crossing a suspension bridge take over another ridge and get Dovan and Yaru Phant. We cross a suspension bridge of yaru Khola then climb up the well-managed stone stairs. Finally, we get Jagat in the lap of the river.

Day 7: Jagat – Deng (1,804 m): 6h00 walk.

After checking the entry permit, the trail goes to Deng traversing several villages, settlements, waterfalls and crossing suspension bridges along the trail.

Day 8: Deng – Namrung (2630 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other days, we head to Namrung. After a short walk crosses a suspension bridge in Deng crossing over small settlements Rana and Bihi and pleasant walk to Ghap. We further cross Budi Gandaki River several times it comes across many monasteries on the trail. Finally, cross over a bridge a little walk to climb up to get Namrung.

Day 9: Namrung – Samagaon (3530 m) 6h00 walk.

Early morning, after the breakfast, we left the Namrung, an important viewpoint for Ganesh Himal and Siringi Himal in Nupra valley. The trail leads to Samagaon passing by several Tibetan villages with their primitive culture and peoples, Chhortens, monasteries as well as massif views of Manaslu en route.

Day 10: Samagaon – Acclimatization day!

Samagoan is an ancient Tibetan village, where we spend a day for rest and acclimatization. The village is enriched in culture and typical settlements. It is considered first base camp for Manaslu expedition. This day you allow exploring Birendra Lake, Pungen monastery, and village.

Day 11: Samagaon – Samdo (3860 m): 4h00 walk.

Today, we walk along the Budi Gandaki River in Tibetan plateau passing by several mani walls en route. Finally, we get Samdo.

Day 12: Rest Day in Samdo.

Rest day in Samdo set up you proper acclimatization. The day allows you to discover desert valley in Tibet border and hiking opportunities above the village.

Day 13: Samdo – Dharamsala (4460 m) 4h00 walk.

Exploring the wilderness of Tibet border, we continue to walk to Larya Base Camp and known as Dharamshala also. Today is a short day trek to Dharmashala enough time for acclimatization. There is the stone made the house not a lodge but kind of shelter called Dharmashala.

Day 14: Dharamsala – Larkya Base Camp (4900 m) 4h00 walk.

A short climb after we enter a valley on the north side of Larkya glacier. It is required to set up a base camp to make summit near the Larkya-La. Day trip to Sano Larkya-peak allowing proper acclimatization which performs in a single day.

Day 15: Larkya Base Camp – Larkya Summit (6249 m) – Base Camp.

After a bonus climb up to Sano Larkya peak which leads steep ascend then easy long walk along the snow to get summit of true Larkya peak. And down back to Base Camp.

Day 16: Larkya Base Camp – Bhimthang (3800 m) 4h00 walk.

After glorious victory over both Larkya peak, we head towards Larkya-La Pass at 5218 m. then descend to Bhimthang with amazing scenery of Manaslu.

Day 17: Bimthang – Tilije (2300 m) 6h00 walk.

As usual as other days, we start our trek in the early morning. Once, enjoy with great views of Mt. Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, and Himlung Himal. We descend towards Tilije passing through a high pasture, rivers, and rhododendron forests. Finally get in Tilije.

Day 18: Tilije – Tal (1700 m) 6h00 walk.

After exploring the upper Manang villages that lead you to join to Annapurna Circuit Treks part at Dharapani passing by beautiful villages, stones paved trail, mani walls and Chhortens then take a trail along Marsyangdi River to Taal.

Day 19: Taal – Syange (1080 m) 6h00 walk.

After crossing a suspension bridge come across Chamje. And the trail goes along the Marsyandi River valley which opens beautiful landscapes, villages and dense forest of pines to Shyange.

Day 20: Syange – Kathmandu: 9h00

The last day of the trip that leads you to arrive in Kathmandu by bus. It is an opportunity to enjoy landscapes along the route. Alternating you have a chance to walk till Besi Shahar then take a bus to Kathmandu by the following day.

Day 21: Final Departure.

A representative from Himalayan Exploration Treks will escort you to the airport approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight.

DEPARTURE/RETURN

Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu.

DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive at least 3 hours before the flight.

INCLUDED

Airport transfer	Accommodations
Meal during the trek	ACAP and Peak permits
Transportation as per itinerary	Professional guide & porters
A First Aid Kits	Applicable Government Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

International Airfare	Nepal Visa fees
Meals in City	Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance	Tips for Guide & Porters

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