Manaslu Circuit Larke Pass Trek

Early morning, we leave for arughat and they sotikhola by Bus or private jeep. Lies on the bank of Budhi Gandaki, sotikhola is our night halt for the day.

Our trek starts in the morning after having breakfast. We follow the road of terraced field, suspension bridge hung with prayer flags donated for traveller’s safety, waterfalls and valleys created by budhi Gandaki. 5-6hrs trek will bring us to Machhakhola. Overnight.

We continue our trek to beautiful Jagat passing through the Gurung villages Khorlabesi, Tatopani, Dovan along with budhi Gandaki river. Langur Monkey can be spot in the jungle while passing through. After walking for 5-6hrs, we reach Jagat. Overnight.

We leave Deng and follow the mild steep rocky ridge. While walking we can have the beautiful view of Sringi Himal (7187m). Walks through the terraced field of millet, potato and enter “Nup” “Ri” meaning West, Mountain Peak by crossing bamboo forests. We pass the village Philim and then Ekle Bhatti, from where we take left route. Right way will take us the beautiful area of ancient Tibetan influenced villages region called Tsum Valley. We reach Deng and spend night in this beautiful Buddhist village.

Continue trek to Namrung passing mani walls (stone carving having written Buddhist praying Mantras), crossing the jungle of different tree like rhododendrons, oaks etc. We reach Namrung. Overnight.

We follow the path to Samagaon. Trail gradually climbs up and you can realize the gradual changes of vegetation becoming alpine. You will see the changes in the attires of the villagers and village settlements and environment too. People wears Bakkhu, traditional Tibetan clothing and Tibetan like living style too. You will have the first wonderful glimpse of Manaslu range. Continue to Samagau crossing villages like Shyo, Lho and Shyala. Long walk will bring us to most beautiful and the biggest in the region, Samagaun.

Today is the rest day, but even though it is rest day, it is for acclimatization for the higher going. So we leave for whole day trip to Manaslu Base camp (4900m). Trip is strenuous but best for preparation to highest Larke Pass coming to you next.
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You can spend the day exploring the surroundings like Buddhist monasteries, Birendra Lake and Pun Gyen Gompa.
Overnight in Samagaun.

We trek further to Samdo, a yak grazing ground village where treeline end and beautiful pastureland emerges where only barley and potato grows. This picture perfect village is just a day walk away from Tibet border. You can observe some trading activities too in local level. Overnight in Samdo.

We stay one more day at Samdo for the acclimatization with altitude and preparation for higher climb.
We visit gyala pass(4983m) Tibet Trek passes, yak herding grounds. Overnight in Samdo.

We continue trek to Dharmasala following the trails which getting more broder and wide, cross the river and mani walls. We continue climbing over Larke glacier and reach to the ridge. We spend night here in Dharmasala.

Day is the most important of all and difficult, strenuous and longer too. We follow the trail to larke pass crossing larke Phedi, crossing glacial moraine and four frozen lakes. Approx 5hrs demanding climb will take us to the top of the pass at an altitude of 5106m, highest of the trip.
The pass gives spectacular views of Kang Guru(6981m), Himlung(7126m), Annapurna II (7937m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m) etc.
We follow the steep trail descending downward, more open grassy fields. We reach Bimthang. Overnight in Bimthang.

We continue descending to Dharapani. We cross the glacial stream and moraine and then descending through the jungle of pines and rhododendrons. Follow the path to Dudh khola, passing by small villages and ultimately reaching to Daharapani merging with popular Annapurna circuit trek route beside mighty Marshyangdi river. Overnight in Dharapani.

After having breakfast, we will catch jeep to Beshisahar and then Bus to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, we'll visit
1) Pashupatinath temple – regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition.

2) Swayambhunath Stupa –The Most Enigmatic Holy Shrine situated on the top of a hill, west of Kathmandu, is one of the most popular, holy and instantly recognizable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially known as the 'monkey temple' because of the large tribe of roving monkeys who guard the temple.
3) Kathmandu Durbar Square Listed as one of the eight Cultural World Heritage site by UNESCO, famous for Living Goddess Kumari, is a cluster of ancient temples, palaces, courtyards and streets that date back to the 12th and 18th centuries.

The square is known to be the social, religious and urban focal point of the capital city. The palace complex was the royal Nepalese residence until the 19th century and is the site of important ceremonies, such as the coronation of the Nepalese Monarchy.
Overnight.

Breakfast and timely transfer to International Airport for your way back to home with beautiful memories.