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Larke Peak Climbing and Manaslu Circuit Trekking a marvelous adventure around Nepal’s Far North Mid-West Himalayas. The higher Manaslu Valley around remote corners of the Gorkha district, one time it remained a forbidden country.
Due to its close border with Tibet, China, after decades of isolation, then opened its doors in 1992. At present, all the trekkers and adventurers can witness the beautiful and scenic Manaslu Valley with its impressive colorful culture.
The Larke Peak Climbing and Manaslu Circuit Trekking remain restricted areas to control the mass influx of trekkers. To conserve its pristine environment as it were for past centuries, a fascinating high land with beautiful landscapes. The walk follows from lower warm farm areas to cool hills, then reaches the scenic Upper Manaslu.
The route follows through the lovely villages of Jagat, Namrung, and Lo-Gaon to reach Sama-Gaon. The main villages of the Upper Manaslu, as well as the main junction en route to Mt. Manaslu base camp. As well as en route to the Tibet border and towards the high Larke-La Pass, including the Larke Peak.
After spending an extra day in Sama-Gaon for acclimatization and a short hike to scenic viewpoints. The adventure continues to the end of the Manaslu Valley rim at Dharmasala or Larke Phedi. Which is also the base camp for the climb to stunning Larke Peak towers high at 6,249m/20,621 feet.
Larke Peak seldom ventured for adventurous climbing due to its technical difficulty in reaching the summit. But having flexible days with good climbing gear makes the climb much more accessible to enjoy the adventure. The grade of the climb ‘TD’, means high with “Technical Difficulties”. The grading from French and Swiss Alpine Climbing Classification Systems leads to rock and ice vertical faces.
Where fixed ropes are necessary from the start of the climb to the summit as well as on descent. The Larke Peak summit rewards a mind-blowing panorama of the surroundings towering snow mountain range. Includes the Manaslu range of peaks, with Annapurna II and III, IV. As well views of Damodar Himal towards the north extend to Himlung in the west with Ganesh Himal towards the east.
After the exciting climb to the summit of Larke Peak with fabulous views, then on the return journey. Heading up to cross the Larke-Pass and then down to Manang areas, at Dharapani village. At Dharapani our adventure concludes with a scenic drive to Kathmandu via Bhesishar Town. After a wonderful experience and adventure on Larke Peak Climbing and Manaslu Circuit Trekking.
The best seasons for Larke Peak Climbing & Manaslu Circuit Treks, are spring and autumn. Spring starts from March to May, most days are sunny but can get cloudy in the late afternoon. Chances of light snowfall with cold mornings and nighttime at above 2,000 m. Lovely times with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various colors, en route Manaslu Valley.
The next best season is autumn/fall, which begins in September and ends in November. One of the high seasons for views and pleasant walks, sunny days most of the time in autumn. But gets dark soon, due to short sunlight hours, cold morning, and late afternoon till nighttime. Could get snowfall from Namrung, Sama-Gaon to high Larke-La Pass sometimes.
The route is straightforward with a signpost at each junction of the mid-ways, so there will be no confusion. The trails are nicely laid and good for walking all the way to Upper Manaslu. Includes steep uphill for short hour, and with gradual winding path through lovely forest. Crossing over exciting bridges and with long downhill, after reaching the highest overnight stops at Dharmasala.
The trail after Lo Gaon and Sama-Gaon to Dharmasala and on top Larke-La Pass with steep climb and touch of high altitude. But, rest of the walks is on downhill to Dharapani Village at the end of trekking. Dharmasala and Larke Phedi is also the base camp of Larke Peak, located on a glaciated valley. The climb to Larke Peak High Camp is within rocky moraine of ice, snow and glaciers.
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: In Kathmandu with optional sightseeing tour and trek preparations.
Day 03: Drive to Machha Khola 900 m / 2,952 feet approx. 07 hours.
Day 04: Trek to Jagat 1,340 m via Dovan 1,070 m-07 hours.
Day 05: Trek to Deng 1,860 m via Philim village-06 hours.
Day 06: Trek to Namrung 2, 660 m-06 hours.
Day 07: Trek to Lo-Gaon 3, 180 m-05 hours.
Day 08: Trek to Sama-Gaon 3, 500 m /11, 480 feet-06 hours.
Day 09: At Sama-Gaon rest day for acclimatization and excursion.
Day 10: Trek to Samdo 3,875 m -05 hours.
Day 11: Trek to Dharmasala 4, 450 m /14, 596 feet-04 hours.
Day 12: At Dharmasala also a Larke Peak Base Camp.
Day 13: Trek and climb to High Camp at 5,050 m-04 hrs.
Day 14-15: For Larke Peak Summit Climbing 6,249m/20, 621 feet. Return to Dharmasala the base camp.
Day 16: Extra day at base camp to collect climbing and camping equipment.
Day 17: Trek to Bhimphedi/Bhimthang 3,590 m -08 hours. Crossing over Larke-La Pass 5,106m.
Day 18: Trek to Gho 2,535 m- 04 hrs.
Day 19: Trek to Dharapani village 1,820 m, drive to Bhesishar 800m-06 hrs.
Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu-05 hours.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are prepared during the trek. The meals are basic, but will give you enough energy for your appetite. Fruit is also available after each meal.
During the trek, we stay in lodges or teahouses. These are simple in nature, but fully equipped. Do not expect too much luxury.
A moderate walk with some steep ups to reach high Manaslu Valley. On reaching Lo-Gaon the walk is pleasant on gradual trail to Sama-Gaon, as well heading towards Dharmasala at the end of the valley rim. The hardest one can experience is the long climb on top Larke-La pass. Then with long stretch of downhill after the pass to reach Bhimthang or Bhimphedi. Rest of the walk on downhill to the end of the trek at Dharapani Village. As for the climb of Larke Peak, all trekkers should be physically fit in sound health. Larke Peak climb leads to much technical skills, best if members have experience with basic knowledge of mountaineering.
Larke Peak due to remote and isolated location is not much popular than other trekking peaks in Nepal. But every good seasons of year, few groups of climbers often dare for the challenging climb to Larke Peak.
A lovely country walk through beautiful forest lined with tall rhododendrons, pines and fir trees. Daily views of snow peaks with local fascinating cultures of the Manaslu native. The main tribes of Tibetan origin, with lovely interesting villages lined with Buddhist prayer walls and monuments. Visiting the impressive monasteries and scenic viewpoints. As with great challenges climbing to the top of Larke-La Pass, surrounds with towering snow-mountains.
All lodges on overnight stops, have electricity facilities either run by Hydro or solar power. Trekkers can charge their electronic items on paying extra for charging each gadgets. Some lodges offer free Wi-Fi and Internet services while few places might charge extra. But the connection in some places can be disturbing and takes time to run the service either in long distance call or using the internets.
Simply the best that one can expect around the mountainous and hilly region around Himalayas. The lodge facilities much better from Jagat to Samdo villages, and most lodges provide common bathe and toilets. An extra charge for using hot showers, the rooms are neat and cozy with large dining. Have fireplace to warm the rooms while you enjoy the meals. The foods depending upon the standard of the lodge, but most lodge restaurants provide long list of food menu. From Set menu or La Carte, including all types of refreshments to enjoy, as well some lodge provides fresh bakery products also. At Dharmasala the lodge is simple and basic with limited food menu, due to its remoteness and harsh climate condition.
But on climb of Larke Peak few overnights in tented camping. All foods are cooked and served by our expert camping cook. Serving good delicious meals to keep you fit for the climb of Larke Peak.
Requires all trekkers to be suitably physically fit and in good health, to take the challenge walking steeps and downhill’s. When planning and booking this trip, one should need outdoor exercise from walking, jogging. Or any other good physical exercise for an hour on daily basis, and checking your health. Before booking this wonderful adventurous treks. As for the climb of Larke Peak, climbers should be mentally strong with determination. To accept the challenge of the tough and technical climb to the summit of Larke Peak.
Around higher area from Jagat village, the main Manaslu people is known as Bhotias means the tribe of Tibetan descendant. Practice similar culture and heritage of their predecessors across the border in Tibet.
The main tribes of Upper Manaslu and around Manang areas are Manaslu Bhotias tribe follow Tibetan Buddhism. Trekkers can witness that every houses adorned with a Buddhist prayer flags. As well prayer monuments along the trail around the villages with impressive monasteries.
