Larkya peak climbing is lies in the range of Manaslu at the height of 6,249 m from sea level. This is a new peak climbing accessible through Nepal government in 2002. Thus, you will have get opporyunity to view the natural virginity of beauty on the way. Not only you will explore the culture and tradition of Sherpas as well as view the unique frame of eco tourism. Not enough to cultural and natural scenery's but also offer to view the majestic Himalayan ranges and flora fauna.
Obivisouly for peak climbing a climber need good physical and mental health condition. It is because of climbing to summit is a difficut challenges. This peak climbing is suitable for intermeditate and advance expert. It is however an experience climber know about to tackle the obstacles. If a beginner climber know about the proper time of acclimatization and mountainnering training.
This peak climbing is following the trails of Manaslu circuit trekking.And this trip begins and end to Kathmandu valley after spending a full day of sightseeing.Then from Arkhet bazar begins the ascending trekking trails to summit with spending a good acclimatization day . On the way you will view a combination of religious heritages, majestic natural beauty and cultural diversity. On the top of summit you will great view of Himalayan ranges likeas Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Langtang , Himalchuli,Ganesh, Manaslu and other surrounding high peaks.
As a well experience sherpa crew will help for your climbing gears and health condition, also guidance for the following footsteps. A guide will guiding to uses the several technical section to passes to the summit of Larkya peak. Once in the top of peak you will experience the magnificent views mountainous peak. Hence the best month to climb peak is autumn and spring. This trip makes fascinating and ever memorable.
Trip Itinerary
Day 01Arrive in Kathmandu (1400 m)
45 minutes fro airport to Thamel BB Plan- Breakfast Standard Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu
On arrival in Kathmandu, you are met at the airport and taken to your hotel. Your guide will give you the latest information and preparation of the trek.
Day 02Kathmandu – Arkhet bazzar (620 m)
10 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Basic Tea house lodge
About 10 hours of private bus drive to Arkhet Bazzar. Along the way you contemplate the beautiful view of the mountains of Langtang and Ganesh.
Day 03Trek from Arkhet bazzar to Labubesi (880m, 7 hours )
7 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
7 hours trek on cultivated rice fields and forests, ascending and descending via villages –Koketar and Kyoropani to Labubesi.
Day 04Trek from Labubesi to Tatopani (990 m, 6 to 7 hours )
6/7 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Basic Tea house lodge
Trekking goes past the villages –Kani gaun, Machha Khola and Khorla besi watching out Gurung and Tibetan mixed culture while walking to Tatopani.
Day 05Trek from Tatopani to Phillim (1590 m 5 to 6 hours)
5/6 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Trekking encounters with small rivers and bridges, climb on paved roads and discover beautiful thatched stone houses with fantastic view of Mt. Shringi Himal (7187 m) to Phillim, a big Gurung village.
Day 06Trek from Phillim to Bihi Phedi (2130 m 6 hours)
6 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Trekking between towering walls of a narrow gorge, encounters with waterfalls and bridges. We also past some villages with Tibetan influence culture and forest, enjoying the magnificent background view of Kutung Himal.
Day 07Trek from Bihi Phedi to Lihi (2900 m, 7 hours)
7 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Trek towards Ghap and back down to the bed of the Buri Gandaki. The climb is steeper on the left side before reaching Namrung, the most beautiful monasteries and continue to Lihi .
Day 08Trek from Lihi to Sama Gaun (3500 m 6 to 7 hours )
6/7 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Trek through villages, meadows watching the views of peaks Naike (7157 m) and Manaslu (8163 m).
Day 09Trek from Sam Gaun to Samdu (3780 m 5 hours )
5 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Basic Tea house lodge
The trek through dramatic vegetation forest crossing over wooden bridge over Manaslu glacier with glacial lake on a moraine to Samdu, nestled behind the cliff. Manaslu is in background behind of this village.
Day 10 Trek from Samdu to Samdu base camp (4,450 m, 6 to 7 hours)
6/7 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Basic Tea house lodge
For acclimatization, head to Samdu Peak base camp, you do the next day.
Day 11Trek from Climb Samdu Peak (5140m) to Samdu (3780m, 8 hours)
8 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Moraine leads you to a peak. The top view of the north face of Larkya peak gives you a taste of the rest of your trip. You descend to the village for the night.
Day 12Trek from Samdu to Larkya Phedi (4450 m, 5 to 6 hours)
5/6 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Trek a gentle descent, crossing two streams of glacier Larkya and then walk to Salka Khola valley to Daram Shala, also known as Larkya Phedi.
Day 13Trek from Larkya Phedi to Larkya North (5100 m, 4 to 5 hours )
4/5 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
This is the “biggest day. Cross Larkya pass and discover a new universe. We walk along the rocky moraine trail to turquoise lake which reflects the surrounding snow-capped mountains. Whichever it may be completely frozen. An hour later you reach an empty hangar. From here the trail becomes sportier and climbs on many rocky moraines with snowy peaks in the background. Just before crossing Larkya you cross several small shallow lakes before the final climb to the prayer flags marking the first part of Larkya Pass. Night at base camp Larkya North.
Day 14Trek Larkya (6010 m) Peak Climbing Summit
AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Camping tent lodge
Start to climb for summiting Larkya Peak. You wander moraine that leads to the foot of the last corridor. You put on crampons to reach the top. Row 150m 35 ° with the installation of a fixed rope. From the top, you contemplate the beautiful scenery that offers you to Manaslu and dominated by the chain of Annapurna. You retrace your steps to reach your base.
Day 15Larkya Base Camp (5100 m)
AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Stay an extra day in base camp when weather conditions.
Day 16Trek from Larkya base camp to Bimthang (3800 m) via Larkya La pass - 3 to 5 hours of descent
3/5 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Trekking to Larkya La (5135 m) from where on a clear day the view is magnificent and then descent to the glacier moraine Salpudanda. Continue trek down to Bimthang, a village from where see the panoramic view of the west and Phungi Manalsu (6398 m). Overnight in camp.
Day 17Trek from Bhimtang to Tilije (2300 m 8 hours)
8 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
Down in the forest to the river to reach the village inhabited by Tibetans Tiliche Manangis. A magical atmosphere reigns through the forest of rhododendrons, glaciers in the background and Dhudh Khola great flood. You arrive at the large village of Tilije from the pass.
Day 18Trek from Tilije to Jagat (1300 m, 6 to 7 hours)
6/7 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
This morning you continue your descent to Dharapani. You walk along the Dhudh Khola until Thonje, confluence with the river Marsyandi. You join the Annapurna trail ride. You are here Manangi country.
Day 19Trek from Jagat to Besisahar (820 m ,5 hours)
5 hours AP Plan- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Basic Tea house lodge
The trail passes through terraced rice fields and village on a hill and down to Besisahar, dusty and busy that marks the end of your trek and the beginning of civilization.
Day 20Back from Besisahar to Kathmandu
6 hours BB Plan- Breakfast Standard Accommodation Hotel in Kathmandu
6 hours bus overland tour to Kathmandu. End of the day and free.
Day 21Kathmandu Airport
Before 3 hours you will have reach TIA airport BB Plan- Breakfast Back to your final destination
Final airport transfers to airport to get fly back to home or extended your tour to Kathmandu and Chitwan National Park.
What's included?
Full fledged Cost
- Airport transfer - hotel/airport/hotel
- Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu before and after trek we can book only on your request.
Elementary Cost
- Road transfer cost -from trek start to end point to Kathmandu-Arkhet Bazar-Besisahar-Kathmandu.
- Basic twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
- 3 times meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
- English Speaking guide and all his expenses during the trek like his transfer, insurance, salary, meals and accommodation.
- All Trekking permit -National Park Fee, local government taxes and TIMS card.
- All government taxes, vat, company service charge.
What's not included?
- Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing entrance fee in Kathmandu.
- Travel Insurance in case of emergency for rescue and other medication.
- Nepal visa fee
- All kind of hot and cold drinks - coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of water, hot water, tea, coffee etc.
- All personal trekking equipment like down jacket and sleepingbag etc.
- Porter to carry your backpack/luggage.
- Tips for guide and porter
- Personal expenses like wifi, hot shower, telephone, battery charge fee.
- Upgraded lodge accommodation like room with private toilet and bathroom during the trek.
- All the cost not mention on above cost includes.