Manaslu Circuit Trek [Larkya La]
The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a unique trekking adventure in the restricted region. It leads you via the rough Buri Gandaki Valley to Nupri, a valley of Tibetan people behind Manaslu (8163m). Along the trek, you will have stunning mountain scenery. And you trek through and eat and sleep at Tibetan villages and cross the high pass of Larkya La (5100m).
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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High Altitude
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Lodge
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Restricted Region
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Activity Level 5,000m >
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Group Size Small Group
Trek the Manaslu Circuit via Larkya La
Manaslu is the eight highest mountain in the world (8163m). Its name means “mountain of the spirit” which comes from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning “intellect” or “soul”. Manaslu is located in the Gorkha district, east of Annapurna.
This beautiful trekking route leads you via the Tsum Valley which only opened to trekkers in 2008(!) The Tsum Valley is among the most holy Buddhist areas where mostly Tibetans live. For instance, just behind Samagaon, where you have a rest day, you find the beautiful Kargyu Chholing Gompa which houses a large statue of Guru Rinpoche.
If it isn’t enough yet: this route also leads you through forests of rhodondendrons, along many mani walls with prayer wheels with gorgeous views over – of course – Manaslu (8163m), Manaslu North (7157m) and Naike Peak (5515m).
People of Manaslu
The inhabitants of the upper Buri Gandaki, a region known as Nupri (‘the Western mountains’), are direct descendants of Tibetan immigrants who settled here in the early 1600s. In upper Nupri the speech, dress and customs are almost exclusively Tibetan. Nupri actually paid taxes to Tibet until about 1840 and there is still continuous trade between Nupri and Tibet.
- airport transfer
- experienced mountain guide
- private vehicle (Kathmandu – Soti Khola)
- bus (Besi Sahar – Kathmandu)
- TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management Systems)
- ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Permit)
- restricted region permits
- hotel in Kathmandu – 2 nights
- accommodations during your trek – 14 nights
- breakfast, lunch and dinner during your trek
- VAT and tourist service charges
- Nepal tourist visa
- travel health insurance
- emergency evacuation if needed
- alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
- trekking equipments
- tips for your trekking staff and drivers (will be expected)
- all other expenses that are not mentioned below ‘cost includes’
- Day 1 Kathmandu (1400m)
- Day 2 Soti Khola (790m)
- Day 3 Budhi Gandaki
- Day 4 Tatopani (930m)
- Day 5 Deng (1855m)
- Day 6 Namrung (2660m)
- Day 7 Lho Gaon (3190m)
- Day 8 Samagaon (3530m)
- Day 9 Acclimatization Day
- Day 10 Samdo (3850m)
- Day 11 Larkya Phedi (4480m)
- Day 12 Larkya La (5100m) & Bimthang (3720m)
- Day 13 Tilje (2300m)
- Day 14 Chamje (1410m)
- Day 15 Besi Sahar (800m)
- Day 16 Kathmandu (1400m)
- Day 17 Departure
Mountain Lodges
During your Manaslu Circuit trek, you will be staying at basic mountain lodges. Here are double rooms and shared bathrooms.
In some villages, there’s also a hot shower and wifi available for an additional fee.
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Suspension bridge at Jagat by Jeanne M.
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Valley by Zabara A.
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Stupa along the Manaslu Circuit trek by Zabara A.
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Village by Zabara A.
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"Our hosts" by Petr M.
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Lho Gaon by David W.
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Children by Zabara A.
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"Teacher teaching us how to count to 100" by Petr M.
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"On the way to Dharamshala" by Petr M.
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"Ommm" by Petr M.
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"Tired, we are really tired." by Petr M.
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De Chamje (1,350 m) Timang (2,200 m) by Jerome B.