Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass

14Days
5,106mMax altitude
MediumDifficulty
$2,195per person

Overview

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass can be categorized as one of the ideal treks to collect the wonderful experience of trekking the rich Annapurna and Manaslu region. The trek provides a great chance to explore the Upper Manaslu region deeply in the lap of the eighth highest peak, Mt. Manaslu(8,163m) and cross the most sensational Larkya Pass(5,160m). The trekking route of the trail encompasses beautiful vegetation, diverse flora and fauna, and different wildlife, all conserved and protected in the Manaslu Conservation Areas.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass Overview:

The Manaslu trek can be a most satisfying remote trek in Nepal taking you through the Tibetam-influenced and Indo-Aryan habitations, Marsyangdi, and Budhi Gandaki Valley which can further move towards the beautiful Tsum Valley if you want to extend the trek. Usually, the trekking trails are less crowded in comparison to the Annapurna and Everest Base Camp Trek.  As the trek is remote, you must keep in mind that the trek might be physically demanding and adventurous.

The Manaslu Circuit in 14 days lets you gain an authentic experience by passing through the ancient routes and multiple rivers with the surreal view of mountains. At the lower elevation in the lower Manaslu region, the trail passes through the subtropical jungle. Then, the Himalayas follows you from the lower to Upper region moving forward towards the freezing Larkya La Pass. The breathtaking views of Shringi Himal(7,161m), Cheo Hima(6,821m), Himlung Himal(7,126m), and Ganesh Himal II(7,118m) mountains besides Mt. Manaslu can be seen along the trail to make your every step divine. Buckle up for the majestic trek in the Manaslu region. 
 

Itinerary Outline:

1st Day: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
2nd Day: Drive from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
3rd Day: Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 5-6 hours walk
4th Day: Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat
5th Day: Trek from Jagat to Deng
6th Day: Trek from Deng to Namrung
7th Day: Trek from Namrung to Samagaun
8th Day:  Rest day/acclimatization at Samagaon
9th Day: Trek from Samagaon to Samdo
10th Day: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala/Larkya La Base Camp
11th Day: Trek from Larkya La Pass and descend to Bhimthang
12th Day: Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje
13th Day: Trek from Tilche to Chamje
14th Day: Drive from Chamje to Besisahar then drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

 

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Duration14 Days
DifficultyMedium
Max altitude5,106m
Start / EndKathmandu
AccommodationHotel & Tea house
Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass photo
  • Crossing the Larkya La Pass
  • Up-Close Views of Mount Manaslu
  • Rich Tibetan Buddhist Culture & Ancient Monasteries
  • Off-the-Beaten-Path & Restricted Area Wilderness
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Best Season for this trip

March to May & Sep to Dec

Spring: Mar-May Monsoon: Jun-Aug Autumn: Sep-Nov Winter: Dec-Feb

Day by day

Unfold your journey

Manaslu Larkya Pass Map

Kathmandu → Kathmandu

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass route map
day
1

Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel

20 Minutes Hotel Kathmandu Welcome Dinner
Welcome to the beautiful country of the Himalayas, Nepal. One of our representatives from Nepal Vision Treks will be waiting for you at the Tribhuwan International Airport to help you get transferred to your Hotel. We will have a short briefing about the tour in the evening. 
day
2

Kathmandu to Soti Khola (Drive)

6-7 Hrs Tea House SotiKhola 3 Meals
We will start the trek from Kathmandu. We will either take a direct bus to reach Arughat or take the optional road the Prithivi Highway taking us through Malekhu. We can also take a local bus or jeep thereafter. Despite the road may be dusty and bumpy, we will catch the best view of the amazing landscapes from the window seat. You can stop at the rest stops for short breaks and meals. Overnight in one of the tea houses in Seti Khola.
day
3

Trek from Soti Khola to Machha Khola: 5-6 hours walk

5-6 Hrs Tea House Machha Khola 3 Meals
After taking a warm and early breakfast at Soti Khola, we will start the trek for the day. The road from Soti Khola to Machha Khola is rocky and narrow, unlike other trekking trails. Following the trail, you will then pass through Sal forests, where you can take short rests during the tiring walks. You’ll encounter a few Gurung villages in the region. We will follow the trail with Nyagi Khola where we might need to climb several ascends and descends across the winding road. You might encounter hundreds of mules on the route. So, you must be careful if you see them approaching you. You will reach Machha Khola after about 6 hour's walk to find teahouses for a comfortable night’s stay.
day
4

Trek from Machha Khola to Jagat (Trek)

6 Hrs Tea House Jagat 3 Meals
We will start walking across the twisting road on the bank of the Budi Gandaki River in the morning. As you enter the forest trail, you might witness some species of monkeys and langurs. After the forest areas, you will walk to the Gurung villages, like lower Khorlabeshi. Here, you will notice the shepherds clad in a typical smoke-browned cape called Bokkhu. Walking further, we will reach Tatopani, where we can take warm showers and relax our soaring bodies. After getting refreshments for the short time, we will cross the Budi Gandaki River to reach Doban. Following the waves of the Budi Gandaki River, we will reach Yaru, the point where the river starts flattening. We will then cross a long cantilever bridge to reach a neatly flagstoned Gurung Village named Jagat. We will need to verify our trekking permits at the check post at Jagat as we will be walking in the restricted region after the day.
day
5

Trek from Jagat to Deng (Trek)

6 Hrs Tea House Deng 3 Meals
After an overnight stay at Jagat, we will head off on the trail that leads us through the valley to Sirdibas, a place that offers a great view of Shringi Himal. We will then climb a steep to Philim. Philim is a beautiful valley with cascading waterfalls on both sides. We will reach a village named Ekle Bhatti after a few hours. We will then continue the walk till we arrive at Deng Village, where we will be spending the night at a guest house for the night. 
day
6

Trek from Deng to Namrung

6 Hrs Tea House Namrung 3 Meals
Our trek for the day will begin with a quite steep climb. The trek remains steep till we head back down to the Budi Gandaki River. We continue the trek along the trail passing through the valley and several small settlements. Going further, we will get closer to Namrung, where we will notice stones carved with Tibetan Mantras and Mani Stones. This indicates that you are getting further into the territory occupied by the Tibetan people. We will take a short tour around the villages on the way and head back to Namrung for a night stay at one of the guest houses.
day
7

Trek from Namrung to Samagaon

6-7 Hrs Tea House Samagaun 3 Meals
We will walk to the Mani stones wallas of Lho Village which might make you feel like you are stepping back. We can get an amazing view of the snow-clad mountains of Ngadi Chuli (7871m, also known as Peak 29).  We will then take another detour to the Pungen Glacier for a close-up view of Mt. Manaslu. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Samagaun.
day
8

Rest day/acclimatization at Samagoaon

2 Hrs Tea House Smagaun 3 Meals
We will take a day for accommodation before heading to further higher altitudes. Most people suggest that we should stay active during the day to better improve the process. We get fully prepared to take a full-day trek or a half-day trek on this day. The full-day trek will take you to the Manaslu Base Camp(4,750m), a 6 to 7 hours return trek. If you decide to go for the half-day trek, you will go through the glacier directly across the valley to Birendra Ta. We will stay at the guesthouse in Samagaun.
day
9

Trek from Samagaon to Samdo

3-4 Hrs Tea House Samdo 3 Meals
We will cross the pastures and descend to the valley below on this day. We will move forward to take the great views of the surrounding peaks, especially Mt. Manaslu with us. We will reach the remote Tibetan refugee village of Samdo after walking for a couple of hours. Samdo Village is a very short distance from the Tibetan border. You can wander around the village and nearby hills if you have some spare time left. We will be staying overnight at the guesthouse in Samdo. 
day
10

Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala/Larkya La Base Camp

4 Hrs Tea House Dharmasala 3 Meals
We will have to cross several rivers before we reach Larkya Bazaar on the day. Larkya Bazaar is a village that serves as a trading post for traders coming from Tibet. After reaching the Larkya village, we will head higher up a steep trail till we reach Dharamsala. We will take an overnight stay at the place. 
day
11

Trek from Larkya La Pass and descend to Bhimthang

8-9 Hrs Tea House Bhimthang 3 Meals
This day will be one of the important days throughout the trek as we will be heading via Larkya La Pass (5,106m/17,121ft) to Bhimthang on this day. We will start with the climb to Cho Chanda and continue the steep walk through the snowy pass. You will get a very amazing view from the point. You get a mind-blowing view of the surrounding peaks that include Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Koru (698m), and Annapurna II (7937m). We will take a steep trek down across moraines until we reach Bhimthang Village where we will be staying at the guesthouse for the overnight.
day
12

Trek from Bhimthang to Tilje

5-6 Hrs Tea House Tilje 3 Meals
The trail will thoroughly take us to a glacier stream at the Dudh Khola’s headwaters after passing through Bimthang’s pastures. We will cross several wooden bridges and fall into the pine and rhododendron forests. After walking for a few distances, we will reach the fields of Karcher. We will then ascend steeply to a ridge covered in prayer flags before we descend to the riverbank at Gho. The route continues through the farms and rhododendron forests till we reach Tilje. Tilje is a small Gurung settlement where we will stay overnight.
day
13

Trek from Tilche to Chamje (Trek)

5-6 Hrs Tea House Chamje 3 Meals
We will start the trail through the Dudh Khola, descending through scrub woodland. The residence of Dharapani is seen from the distance away as the walls of the Marsyangdi get larger. Dharapani is located over a lengthy suspension bridge that spans the Marsyangdi after passing over Thonje. You will then proceed through the most difficult part of the Marsyangdi Gorge. The trail will then reverse in the direction of the Annapurna Circuit. Overnight at Chamje. 
day
14

Drive from Chamje to Besisahar and then drive to Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.

8-9 Hrs Hotel Kathmandu 3 Meals
In the early morning, we will travel to Besisahar by taking local transportation. We will reach Besisahar passing through the Tal settlement as we follow the Marshyangdi River downstream. A means of private transport will be waiting for you to pick you up from Besisahar. We will then continue our drive to Kathmandu. We will settle into our accommodation at the hotel in Kathmandu.

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass Altitude Chart

Metres above sea level

Manaslu Circuit Trek Via Larkya Pass altitude chart

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Trip includes

  • All airport and hotel transportation by private vehicle in Kathmandu as per the itinerary suggested.
  • Deluxe twin-sharing accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast
  • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu (Alcoholic beverages are excluded)
  • Full board meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner, tea & coffee) during the trek
  • Seasonal fruits during the trek are provided
  • Comfortable & clean accommodation on teahouse/lodge/tent during the trek
  • Government Registered Trek guide (English speaking, First Aid and eco trained), Sherpa porter (one porter for two trekkers)
  • All necessary paper works, Entry fees, and permits & TIMS card
  • Four seasonal sleeping bags, Nepal Vision Treks duffel bag, and trekking map (sleeping bag to be returned after trip completion)
  • First aid exclusive medical kit bag
  • All government and local taxes

Trip excludes

  • Visa fees (You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu so (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)) International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Lunch and dinner apart from the trek except for welcome & fare well dinner (and also in the case of early return from the mountain than the scheduled plan)
  • Any extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary plan
  • Travel and rescue insurance

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FAQ’s

What travelers often ask

Why is Manaslu called Killer Mountain?
Manaslu is named "killer mountain" because more than 60 people have died on its treacherous slopy path.
Is a guide mandatory for Manaslu Circuit Trek?
Yes, a guide is mandatory for the Manaslu Circuit Trek. This is because the trail follows the area from Jagat to Bimthang, which is declared a restricted region.
Is Manaslu difficult?
Climbing Manaslu Circuit is more challenging than is stated in many social media posts, articles, and papers. It is a sloppy trek that must be climbed very carefully.
What is the height of Mt Manaslu?
Mt Manaslu is located in the west-central part of Nepal at the height of 8163m.

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