‘enjoy the climb and adventure around remote corners of Manaslu valley’
Highlights:
“An adventure around the remote pockets of scenic Manaslu valley.
From low sub-tropical to cooler hills and around arctic zone of ice and glaciers
Explore the traditional farm villages enriched with ancient culture and custom.
Walk into beautiful forest of tall trees to arid windswept scenic valley of Manaslu
Adventurous feat and climb on top stunning Larke Peak facing grand panorama”
Trek Short Profile:
Trekking Mode: Local lodges with tented camping on climbing days.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: TD (‘Technical Difficule’) as per French Alpine Climbing
Classification.
Trekking Area: Around Manaslu Himalaya, North of Gorkha district.
Highest point on trek: Larke-La pass 5,106 m / 16, 752 ft.
Mode of Transport: Four-wheel drive or similar suitable for mountain roads.
Trek & Climb: 18 Nights / 19 Days with drive both ways.
Total Trip: 22 Nights / 23 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Larke Peak Trek & Climb:
The best time for this long and wonderful trek and climb to Larke Peak is in the spring and autumn seasons, spring from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are shorter with sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky. Chances of snow on trails as well on passes.
Religion and Culture:
Around the North of Gorkha district and High Manaslu and Manang Valley populated by Bhotia and Manang people the mountain tribes of Mid-West Nepal Himalaya. The native around high Manaslu and Manang Valley follows strong Buddhism religion of age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek above Jagat village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.
Overview
Larke Peak Trek & Climb, one of the most exciting adventures around remote pockets of scenic Manaslu Valley. Larke Peak is situated in the far corner at the rim of Manaslu valley close to the base of Larke-La Pass.
Larke Peak towers high at 6, 249 m / 20, 502 feet one of the least climbed trekking peaks of Nepal. But slowly getting popular since last few years, a great challenging and arduous feat to the summit of Larke Peak.
The climbing grade we have classified as TD (‘Technical Difficule’) as per French Alpine Climbing Classification. Which is widely used around the world for this type of alpine climbing of a day or more. The summit of Larke Peak leads to a sheer vertical climb that makes the grade with technical difficulty in some sections.
However, an enjoyable and interesting adventure to the summit of Larke Peak surrounded by an array of giant mountain ranges.
Larke Peak Trek & Climb, the adventure begins with a long exciting overland journey towards Nepal far Mid-West around Manaslu Himalaya.
The walk begins by reaching a low warm river valley at Macha Khola village located by the Buri-Gandaki River. A nice walk around a warm heavily farm area of rice paddies, slowly heading towards cooler hills covered in a lovely forest.
Slowly climb leads to country of Buddhism religion and colorful culture as you enter scenic Manaslu valley. Explore lovely villages of Namrung and Lo-Gaon enriched with an impressive age-old heritage of Buddhism with grand views of
Mt. Manaslu. The adventure continues following a scenic path around beautiful Manaslu overlooking a series of snow peaks on both sides of the valley.
The journey continues to Sama-Gaon, a large and main village around Manaslu valley, located on route to Mt. Manaslu base camp. As well towards our destination at Larke Peak and extends to the Tibet border. Higher Manaslu falls on the old Trans Himalaya Salt Trade and Caravan trail of Nepal and Tibet, where trade still exists.
Spending an extra day at traditional mountain village Sama-Gaon, adventure heads further west towards the end of Manaslu valley rim.
Slowly walk leads to Larke Peak base camp as well on the bottom of high Larke-La Pass. From here onward our true adventure begins, climb to the summit of Larke Peak, as walk heads towards higher terrain.
Leaving the main trail for complete tranquil surroundings into the mountain wilderness to set our high camp. At high camp with ample time for preparation as well for climbing practice, then getting ready for the big day.
From High Camp, our expert guide leads you to the summit of Larke Peak, with full support on the technical section. As you encounter ice and snow slope to the top, on reaching the summit enjoy glorious views.
After a mesmerizing experience return journey takes you over the high Larke-La Pass that separates Manaslu valley and the Manang area.
Trek continues to long descend back into the lovely forest to Dharapani village, where our adventurous walks ends. From Dharapani on the road to Kathmandu, as the drive takes you down to warm farmland than on the main highway.
Finally, our overland journey ends on reaching Kathmandu, after a wonderful memorable adventure on Larke Peak Trek & Climb.
Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu 1,345 m and transfer to respective Hotels
Day 02: Kathmandu with sightseeing tour, trek briefing and preparations.
Day 03: Drive to Macha-Khola 930 m via Arughat – 07 hrs.
Day 04: Trek to Dovan 1,070 m via Tatopani (Hot Spring) – 04 hrs.
Day 05: Trek to Jagat 1,345 – 05 hrs.
Day 06: Trek to Deng 1, 850 m via Philim 1,570 m – 06 hrs.
Day 07: Trek to Namrung 2,630 m- 05 hrs.
Day 08: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3,180 m – 05 hrs.
Day 09: Trek to Sama- Gaon 3, 520 m / 11,548 feet – 05 hours.
Day 10: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and short hike.
Day 11: Trek to Samdo 3, 875 m – 05 hrs.
Day 12: Trek to Larke Phedi / Dharmasala 4,460 m as Base Camp for the climb of Larke Peak – 04 hrs.
Day 13: Trek and climb to establish High Camp at 5,050 m – 04 hrs.
Day 14: Rest day for acclimatization and practice climb.
Day 15-16: Climbing Days to the summit of Larke Peak 6,249 m
Day 17: Reserve and contingency day in case of unfavorable weather.
Day 18: Cross Larke pass 5,106 m and descend to Bhimthang – 07 hrs.
Day 19: Trek to Gho 2,760 m – 05 hrs.
Day 20: Trek to Dharapani 1,963 m -05 hrs.
Day 21: Drive to Kathmandu- 07 hrs.
Day 22: In Kathmandu free day for individual activities.
Day 23: International Departure homeward bound.