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Larkya Peak Climbing

Highlights:
The trip duration: 15 nights and 16 days.
The trip destination : Annapurna & Manaslu Conservation Area.
Group size: Minimum 2 and maximum 7.
The trip start/end: Machhakhola/Dharapani.
The best seasons: March to May and October to December.
The trip grade : Challenging of high altitude.
The trip and climbing style: 11 nights at the lodge and 4 nights at tent.
The high pass: Larkya La 5,106 meters.
The highest elevatoin : Thulo Larkya 6,249 meters.
Enthnic groups: Braman, Chhetri, Gurung and Tibetan refugee.
Culture: Hindu and Buddhist.
Monasteries: Lho Gomba and Pung Gyen Gompa.
Villages: Sho (Tibetan village) and Sama Goan.
The Himalyan scenery: Mount Manaslu I (8,163 meters), Ngadi Chuli (7,871 meters), Mansiri Himal (7,049 meters), Larkya Peak (6,249 meters), Pang Phuchi (6,335 meters), Annapurna II (7,937 meters) and Kang Garu Hima (6,981 meters).l.
The Lakes: Kal Tal, Birendra Kunda and Ponkar Tal.
The Larkya Peak summit The Larkya Peak summit.
Larkya glacier On way to the Larkya Peak summit.
Larkya Peak High Camp Larkya Peak High Camp (5600 meters).
Larkya Peak Base Camp. Larkya Peak Base Camp (5000 meters).
Larkya Peak Larkya Peak (6,249 meters).
Larkay La Toward Larkya La.
Larkya La Pass Larkya La (mountain pass)
Samdo village Samdo Village.
Mt. Manaslu (8163m) Mount Manaslu (8,163 meters).
Yaks Yak and Nak
The Larkya Peak summit
Larkya glacier
Larkya Peak High Camp
Larkya Peak Base Camp.
Larkya Peak
Larkay La
Larkya La Pass
Samdo village
Mt. Manaslu (8163m)
Yaks

Larkya Peak Climbing and the Manaslu Circuit Trek offer different experiences but share sections of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail. This trip suits mountaineers seeking both a classic circuit trek and a climb of a 6,000-meter peak. It combines the area’s cultural and natural features with a mountain ascent. Trekkers and mountaineers have visited the Manaslu region since 1992. Lodges are available along the trekking path. We supply camping food and equipment at Base Camp and High Camp of the Larkya Peak.

Within the Mansiri Himal Range, the two peaks differ in route and experience: Sano Larkya, meaning “small,” at 5,807 meters, follows a shorter, steeper route, while Thulo Larkya, meaning “big,” at 6,249 meters, follows a longer, snowier route over snowy slopes (grade III/PD) with views of Mount Manaslu (8,163 meters), Himlung Himal (7,126 meters), Kangguru (6,981 meters), Annapurna II (7,937 meters), and the Tibetan ranges.

This trek in the Manaslu Conservation Area takes you through high alpine landscapes, up to Larkya La at 5160 meters. From Samagaon, you’ll visit Pengyun Gompa and Manaslu Base Camp. You will spend a second night in Samagaon and Samdo Village for safe acclimatisation.

The journey continues to Dharapani in the Annapurna Conservation Area after climbing Larkya Peak. The trip takes about three weeks in Nepal. The best seasons are March to June and September to December.

When you join our Larkya Peak Climbing trip, our experienced guides will set up fixed lines along the route. We supply tents, gas stoves, and cooking pots for Base Camp and High Camp. With several Larkya Peak expeditions behind us, we are ready to help make your climb in Nepal a success.

Day to day itinerary:

Please follow the cardboard of High Camp Trekking upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. Our company representative will help you get to the hotel. We explain things to do in Kathmandu.

All includes: Airport pick up, bed, and breakfast.
We explained each day's program and the packing list for hiking and climbing. Today, we obtained the Manaslu Circuit with the Larkya Peak climbing permit in Kathmandu. In the afternoon, we will take you on a tour of the world heritage site, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka).

All includes: Bed and breakfast.
Leaving Kathmandu, we will travel on the Prithvi Highway for a few hours before we turn to Dhading. When we travel from Dhading to Arughat, Gorkha, the road is rough and dirty, and it runs through rural and remote areas. But, the views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang range make up for the discomfort. After Arughat, we traveled to Soti Khola along a pretty rugged road. We travel from Kathmandu to Soti Khola by private jeep (4W) because the road condition is poor in most of the sections.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Machha Khola (Fish in River), the trail is along an under-construction road toward Khorlabesi. We come to cross some waterfalls en route. We take a quick break at Tatopani, a hot spring at the village entrance. From here, we will walk through a short forest path to reach Dobhan, a good lunch spot. Then, we will head north to Shyauli. From here, the trail goes uphill and down until we drop at Yaruphant. We cross a suspension bridge, climb over a ridge, trek along the river, and climb to reach the village of Jagat. Here, we enter the Manaslu Conservation Area.

Everything includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
After the hiking passes are checked, we will climb a rocky ridge to reach Salleri and descend to Sirdibas and Ghate Khola. We see many waterfalls and Shringi Himal en route. We descend to the river, cross the longest suspension bridge, and climb up through the pine forest to reach the village of Philim. It is the largest Gurung village where we take lunch. From here, we will walk through millet fields to contact Ekle Bhatti (teashop). We descend to the bridge, where the trail splits to the right side of the remote Tsum Valley trek for a week. But we cross to the left and walk along the Budhi Gandaki River to enter the uninhabited gorge. After crossing the river twice, we will climb through a bamboo forest to reach Deng. It is a tiny village, but it has a nice lodge.

Everything includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We will pass through the small settlements of Rana, Bhi Phedi, and an impressive valley. We cross the Mani Walls (Buddhist mantra carvings on stone) before we reach the village of Ghap, which is a good lunch spot. We will walk through a dense forest of fir, rhododendron, bamboo, and oaks and cross the bridge three times to reach Namrung. It is a solid Tibetan-influenced village. We will tour the town in the late afternoon.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving the village of Namrung, we walk through a wider valley and forest to reach the picturesque town of Lihi, where we see several Stupas, barley, and millet fields. We see Simnang Himal and Ganesh Himal en en-route. Then, we descend to the river, which gradually climbs uphill and leads us to the Tibetan village, Sho. Today’s walk is even more cultural and scenic when we pass through the villages of Lho and Shyala to reach Sama Gaon. En route, you can visit monasteries, the Manaslu massif, and Larkya Peak. We stayed two nights at Sama Gaon for better acclimatization.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
After breakfast, we hike up to the old monastery, Pungyen Gomba, which has splendid views of glaciers on the backdrop. En route, we might see the Himalayan Thar (wild goat). Then, we come back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, we will tour the village.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Sama Goan, we make a side trip to Birendra Lake, a glacier Lake. From here, we descend to the Kermo Kharka, which is the yak pastures, and walk through juniper and birch forests upward to the village of Samdo. We cross small settlements, Mani Walls, and Yaks and can see impressive views of the mountain Manaslu en route. Samdo has been a Tibetan refugee village since the 1950s. We see mountains in all directions from Samdo, and sunset views are not to be missed!

All includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We do a day hike to one of the trade passes headed for Tibet. En route, we see an excellent view of Manaslu, Simrang, Hiuchuli, Nadi Chuli, and Larkya Peak. We also sometimes see a family of wild blue sheep grazing.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We pass along a wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki to reach the deserted Larkya Bazaar (ruined Tibetan market). Then, we head up through Salka Khola valley to reach Larkya Phedi, also known as Dharmasala. We see Samdo Peak behind, the entire climbing route of the Manaslu summit on the left, and the Larkya glacier en route.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
Leaving Dharmasala, we will walk along the side of the Larkya glacier moraine trail to reach a small lake in the large area of flat grassy ground before the Larkya La, which is the base camp of the Larkya Peak. From here, we see the stunning views of Larkya Peak, which is our main goal as a climbing activity with Manaslu Circuit Trek.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation in the tent.
An extra day is handy for waiting if the climber has to recover from AMS or the weather is unsuitable for a final push to the summit of Larkya Peak. We can decide at the right time. If the weather is good or the trip runs as scheduled day by day, we do not use an extra day.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation in the tent.
We cross the boulder fields and climb the Larkya glacier to reach the High Camp. The guide fixes the line/rope on the steep section approaching the High Camp and sets up the tent at the snow-covered ice fields at an elevation of 5650m. We see Thulo Larkya Peak (6249m) in the camp's background. A High Camp needs two nights for those who prefer to attempt the Sano and Thulo Larkya Peaks individually.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the tent.
Even though at an altitude of 5807meters, Suno Larkya is a more technical climb than Thulo Larkya Peak. We will start to push the summit of Thulo Larkya Peak early in the morning. The summit push is a long way through a gradual up and often has to break fresh snow en route. We see magnificent views of Manaslu and Annapurna, which range from the summit of the Thulo Larkya Peak 6249 meters. Then, we descend to High Camp for lunch and Base Camp overnight. It is the full-day adventure of a lifetime in the Manaslu region.

Everything includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation in the tent.
Leaving BC, we walk across the moraines of the glacier, making a gradual ascent, which becomes steeper in the last section of the first Larkya La. From here, there is a beautiful panorama of peaks, including Larkya Peak, Cheo Himal, and Hindu Peak, and we can see the tip of the mountains Himlung, Kangguru, and Annapurna II in the distance. Another 10 – 15 minutes of gradual up leads us to the second summit of Larkya La. From here, a long and very steep descent starts. The descent is slippery because of the scree trail when there is no snow. If there is snow or ice, micro-spikes are handy for the descent. There is a landslide on some sections of the descent, which we must cross carefully. From the middle part of the descent, we see Pongkar Tal (a blue-colored glacial Lake) below us. From Larche, the descent is much easier as we follow the valley to Bimthang.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We follow the valley of the Burndin Khola until we come across the Base Camp on the west side of Manaslu. We see excellent views of Manaslu to the southeast and Annapurna II to the southwest. We walk through the Kharka along the Dudh Khola and descend into the forest of birch and rhododendrons to reach Karche. From here, we follow the Dudh Khola valley and continue to descend through dense forests of fir and rhododendron to come across the villages of Goa and Tilje en route. We walk on a dirt road to reach Dharapani from Tilje. Now, we are joining the Annapurna Circuit on the Manang.

All includes: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation at the lodge.
We catch a jeep to travel from Dharapani to Besishar. When we travel by jeep in the Marshyandi River valley, we pass through several small settlements and waterfalls. We swift our luggage from jeep to microbus upon arrival at Besishar and travel to Kathmandu on the same day.

All includes: bed and breakfast.
You can take a tour of the world heritage sites in Kathmandu.

All includes: bed and breakfast.
You can tour the world heritage sites in Bhaktapur and Patan.

All includes: bed and breakfast.
Our company representative will drop you at the Kathmandu International Airport in time for the flight home.

All includes: Breakfast & International Airport transfer.

The Trek itinerary can be changed for an exciting side trip and additional acclimatization day if needed while on the trek.

Do you have any questions about Manaslu Circuit with Larkya Peak Climbing? Or would you like to see how it can be customized to your needs? Please DM us.

The following costs and dates are per person for online booking. If the departure dates for the Manaslu Circuit Trek with Larkya Peak Climbing do not meet your needs, please DM us, and we will be happy to customise your trip to the date you require.

If you are in a group (2 to 15 people), we offer a discount on the package.

Trip departure dates:
Trip Date Trip Name Price Space Left Status -
27 Sep 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
4 Oct 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
11 Oct 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
18 Oct 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
25 Oct 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
1 Nov 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
8 Nov 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
15 Nov 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
22 Nov 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
29 Nov 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
6 Dec 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
13 Dec 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
20 Dec 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
27 Dec 2026 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
7 Mar 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
14 Mar 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
21 Mar 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
28 Mar 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
4 Apr 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
11 Apr 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
18 Apr 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
25 Apr 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
2 May 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
9 May 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
16 May 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
23 May 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
30 May 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
19 Sep 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
26 Sep 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
3 Oct 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
10 Oct 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
17 Oct 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
24 Oct 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
31 Oct 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
7 Nov 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
14 Nov 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
21 Nov 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
28 Nov 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
5 Dec 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
12 Dec 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
19 Dec 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
26 Dec 2027 Larkya Peak Climbing $2500 per person 7 Open
The cost includes:
  • Kathmandu International Airport pick up and departure.
  • Two nights accommodation (standard twin bed room with breakfast) at Hotel in Kathmandu.
  • Annapurna & Manaslu Conservation hiking passes.
  • Manaslu special trekking permit fees.
  • Larkya Peak Climbing permit fees.
  • Kathmandu to Arughat to Machha Khola by bus.
  • Lodge & camping meals: 16 breakfasts, 16 lunches and 15 dinners with tea/coffee. Meals can select from menu at lodge and will have enough daily.
  • Normal room with twin beds and sharing bathroom at lodge.
  • All necessary camping and kitchen equipments.
  • Food and fuel for Base Camp and High Camp.
  • First Aid Kit. First Aid Kit. Our guide trained in Wilderness First Aid.
  • Climbing refreshment training.
  • Trekking & climbing staffs: an experienced trek & mountain climbing guide, cook and necessary porters.
  • Salary and meals for trek & climbing guide, cook and necessary porters.
  • Inusrance of trek & climbing guide, cook and porters.
  • Rescue arrangment if needed while on the trek and climb.
  • Larkya Peak Climbing certificate.
The cost does not include:
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
  • Personal trekking equipment of clients.
  • Down jackets and sleeping bags for the clients.
  • Mineral water, boiled water, coke, Fanta, sprite, fresh or can juice, biscuit, sprite, beer, and whiskey.
  • Personal Insurance of clients (medical treatment and emergency Helicopter rescue evacuation covered).
  • Personal expences of clients such as hot showers, lundary services, donartions, monastery entry fees, battery charges, Internent, and phone calls.
  • Tips for guide and porters.
  • Sightseeing in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan.
  • International flight tickets and Nepal Tourist Visa.

More info for extra cost:

Please read carefully to understand what the cost includes and what it does not. All meals, including tea and coffee, are included during the trek. We do not have drinking or boiled water; it can be purchased at the lodge for $1-$3 per litre. For a more affordable solution, you can use water-purifying tablets or Seripen. Wi-Fi, battery charges, and hot showers are omitted.

Inquiry

    List of personal equipment for trekking and climbing.
    • List of personal trekking equipment.
    • Comfortable hiking boot. Three pairs of socks. Sandals.
    • A down jacket, fleece jacket, three T-shirts, two trekking trousers, two drip-dry T-shirts, one long underwear, a woolen/fleece hat, glove, water/windproof jacket and trouser, Sunglass, lip balm, Sun screem (50+), Sun hat, a light scarf, soap/shampoo and trekking towel etc.
    • Sleeping bag (-20 degree centigrade) with hood.
    • Water purifier tablets, 2L water bottle, hiking poles, medical kit and tourch light with spare batteries etc.
    • A few interesting books and a pack of cards.
    • Plastic bag for waste and toiltet papers.
    • A padlock.
    • A day bag (25 to 35L) or rucksack.
    • Duffel bag large enough (65 to 75L) size.

    List of Personal Climbing Equipment:

    • Helmet.
    • 100% UV glacier glass.
    • Climbing harness.
    • Safety cord.
    • Tape-selling and Auxiliary cord.
    • Ascender and Figure 8.
    • Four locking and four non-locking carabiners.
    • Ice tools.
    • Ice crews.
    • Climbing glove.
    • Alpine boot.
    • A capable steel crampon on the alpine boot.
    • Snow gaiters.
    • Heavy down jacket and trousers.
    • Breathable Gore-Tex jacket and pants.
    • Heavy insulating coat and pants.

    Note: We offer rental facilities for down jackets, sleeping bags, and climbing gear.

    The following are the reasons for booking a trip with us.
    • We are registered with the Department of Nepal Tourism and have the authority to operate a trek and climb in the Himalayas of Nepal. We are the taxpayers of the Nepal Government. We are a healthy and up-to-date local hiking agency based in Kathmandu.
    • You can book the expedition with a 40% advance and pay the balance of the expedition amount upon arrival in Kathmandu/Nepal.
    • You can book the expedition before you arrive and pay the Kathmandu balance.

      Pay method:

      Please read the terms and conditions carefully before booking a package trip. Once you agree with the terms and conditions, payment is an unavoidable part of the agreement. The following are different methods of trip booking advance payments for your convince.

      1) American Dollar Account:

      Name of the Bank:- Everest Bank Limited,

      Bank branch address: Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.
      Name of Account Holder's (beneficiary):- High Camp Trekking (P) Ltd.
      Account No:- 03500105200138
      Swift Code No:- EVBLNPKA.

      2) If you would like to transfer the deposit to Western Union, MoneyGram, and IME, you can use the name of our company owner/manager, Norsang Lama.

      Note:- Please pay any amount charged to you by the Bank or Western Union, MoneyGram, or IME for transferring the booking in advance to us. 
    • The trip departure is guaranteed once you have booked the trip with us. If you want to postpone the trip's departure date, you do not need to pay an extra fee. We will never let you down after we receive payment. We do hard work for every single dollar.
    • We organize essential trips for group members. Our package is all-inclusive (no hidden costs). We customize the trip itinerary based on your enjoyable side trip, holiday length, and the activities you need. Let us know your holiday length.
    • Our experienced, trained, and professional guide takes good care of the clients. Our guide never gets tired of your questions about plants, people, animals, and the mountains. You can feel the difference between having a great hiking guide through our agency.
    • We respond to every email/inquiry in less than 24 hours. You can call us anytime on WhatsApp at +977-9841876395 (our support team is available 24/7).

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