‘enjoy the climb and adventure around remote corners of Manaslu valley’
Highlights:
“An adventure around the remote pockets of scenic Manaslu valley.
From low sub-tropical to cooler hills and around arctic zone of ice and glaciers
Explore the traditional farm villages enriched with ancient culture and custom.
Walk into beautiful forest of tall trees to arid windswept scenic valley of Manaslu
Adventurous feat and climb on top stunning Larke Peak facing grand panorama”
Trek Short Profile:
Trekking Mode: Local lodges with tented camping on climbing days.
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous.
Climbing Grade: TD (‘Technical Difficule’) as per French Alpine Climbing
Classification.
Trekking Area: Around Manaslu Himalaya, North of Gorkha district.
Highest point on trek: Larke-La pass 5,106 m / 16, 752 ft.
Mode of Transport: Four-wheel drive or similar suitable for mountain roads.
Trek & Climb: 18 Nights / 19 Days with drive both ways.
Total Trip: 22 Nights / 23 Days from main arrival to departure.
Best seasons for Larke Peak Trek & Climb:
The best time for this long and wonderful trek and climb to Larke Peak is in the spring and autumn seasons, spring from March to May, and autumn/fall begins from September to November months.
Springtime from March to May will be much lively with wildflowers in seasonal bloom, especially the magnolia and rhododendrons the national flower of Nepal.
March to May fine clear day most of the time, with longer sun-light hours but can get overcast in the late afternoon with chances of snow sometimes on high altitude areas as well on passes. Autumn / Falls another best time for this trek with a fine clear day for views and walks. But days are shorter with sun-light hours, morning, late afternoon, and nighttime temperatures drop to freezing cold around the higher region with the bright starry night sky. Chances of snow on trails as well on passes.
Religion and Culture:
Around the North of Gorkha district and High Manaslu and Manang Valley populated by Bhotia and Manang people the mountain tribes of Mid-West Nepal Himalaya. The native around high Manaslu and Manang Valley follows strong Buddhism religion of age-old culture similar to their predecessors Tibetan, on this trek, you will notice traditionally built houses, where every home is adorned with Buddhist prayer flags and religious monuments.
On this trek above Jagat village, coming across rows of prayer walls, spinning and wheeled prayer with Buddhist stupas, where walking clockwise will be the right way to respect the local culture as well visit interesting monasteries.