Rupina La Pass & Larkya La Pass Trekking

Rupina La Pass is a challenging trek in a less touristy area within the Manaslu region of Nepal. It was officially opened to tourists in 1991 and mountaineering expeditions have had access to the area for many years. In 1950, a party led by H.W. Tillman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and Col. Jimmy Roberts crossed the Larkya La Pass looking for an interesting mountain to climb. Manaslu( 8163m) was attempted by Japanese Expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. Having become known as “Japanese Mountain” much of the information about the area was available in Japanese. The Japanese continued to dominate the climbing scene of Manaslu until 1971. A few trekkers including the peripatetic Hugh Swift managed to obtain the trekking permits for the region, but otherwise this trek always has been the domain of the mountaineering expedition. Rupina La Pass trekking is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating circumnavigating Manaslu peak 29 (7871m) Himal Chuli (7893m) and Boudha (6672m). Mostly the trek offers superb Himalayan scenery, lush valleys, beautiful landscapes, wild animals and birds in predominantly Tibetan culture. We cross the Rupina-La Pass (4520m) and descend to the Marshyangdi River and further trek down to Besisahar from where we will drive back to Kathmandu.

Fact of Trek
Destination: Rupina La Pass (4643m)
Minimum Altitude: 4930m
Maximum Altitude: 1143m
Grade: Strenuous
Mode: Hotel, Tented Camp & Lodge
Duration: 24 & 28 days
Entry: Gorkha
Exit:  Besisahar

Itinerary I

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and a representative of Nepal Adventure Guide will welcome and transfer you to your selected hotel by private vehicle.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by private vehicle with an expert tour guide.

• Kathmandu Durbar Square
• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
• Boudhanath Stupa (Large white Buddhist Stupa)
• Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple)
• Patan Durbar Square (Ancient city)
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square (55-window palace)

Day 03: Kathmandu to Gorkha (1143m) by bus (5 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 04: Trek to Kerabari (1643m) walking (6-7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 05: Trek to Baluwa (2347m) walking (6-7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 06: Trek to Laprak (2930m) walking (6-7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 07: Trek to Phedi (3847m) walking (6 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 08: Acclimatization day and excursion around camp.

Day 09: Trek to Glacier Camp (4340m), via Rupina La Pass (4643m) walking (8 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 10: Trek to Guwapkharka (2530m) walking (7 hrs) stays overnight at tented camp.

Day 11: Trek to Near Gompa (2300m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 12: Trek to Deng (2343m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 13: Trek to Namrung (2927m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 14: Trek to Samagaon (3500 m) visit Pungen Glacier walking (5 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 15: Trek to Samdo (3900m) walking (5 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 16: Trek to Larkya Bazar - Yak Kharka (4450m) walking (6 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 17: Trek to Bhimtang (3630m) after crossing Larkya La Pass (5213m) walking (8 hrs) overnight at tented camp. 

Day 18: Trek to Tilje (2250m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp. 

Day 19: Trek to Tal (1700m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 20: Trek to Ghermu Phant (1300m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 21: Trek to Bhulbule (900m) walking (7 hrs) stay overnight at tented camp.

Day 22: Drive back from Besisahar to Kathmandu by bus (6-7 hrs) stay at Hotel in Kathmandu.

Day 23: Souvenir and sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 24: A representative of Nepal Adventure Guide will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport by private vehicle.

Price Includes:

• Airport pick-up and drop off by private vehicle.
• Four nights in your selected Kathmandu hotel with breakfast.
• A full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
• All meals during the trek (lunch, dinner, breakfast and tea or coffee).
• Accommodation in simple lodges or camping in twin shared tents with mattress.
• All necessary equipment for camping
• One English speaking government trained license holder and well informed trekking guide.
• One porter for two people to carry luggage.
• Dependent on group size, cook, kitchen boy and extra porters
• All expenses for guide and porters - meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation (bus) etc.
• First Aid kit bag.
• Government and local area taxes where applicable.
• TIMS card fees (Trekking Information Management System).
• Kathmandu to Gorkha and Besisahar to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
• Manaslu fees (See the ‘Trekking Permits’ link under ‘Trekking Info’ for current fees)

Price Excludes:

• Nepalese entry visa fee. (See the ‘Visa Information’ link under ‘Trekking Info’ for current fees)
• Kathmandu sightseeing places entrance fees it is not expensive.
• Travel insurance.
• Soft and alcoholic drinks (mineral water, hot water, coke, fanta, beer, spirits, etc).
• Snacks (Chocolate, biscuits etc).
• Hot water, hot shower, heater charge, battery charge, phone calls and laundry service.
• Donation, tips and personal expenses.
• Emergency evacuation and medical equipment.
• Hire equipment and other personal items (sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking boots camera, toilet rolls etc).
• In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides, etc, the extra charge will be borne by themselves.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

Itinerary II

Day 01: Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and a representative of Nepal Adventure Guide will welcome and transfer you to your selected hotel by private vehicle.

Day 02: Sightseeing in Kathmandu valley by private vehicle with an expert tour guide.

• Kathmandu Durbar Square
• Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple)
• Boudhanath Stupa (Large white Buddhist Stupa)
• Pashupatinath (Hindu Temple)
• Patan Durbar Square (Ancient city)
• Bhaktapur Durbar Square (55-window palace)

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha (1510m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 04: Gorkha to Nibel (700m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 05: Nibel to Chanaute (650m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 06: Chanaute to Mandre Khola (1200m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 07: Mandre Khola to Barpak (1900m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 08: Barpak to Panga Chhahara (2110m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 09: Panga Chhahara to Bhendi Goth (2600m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 10: Bhendi to Rusi Camp (3100m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 11: Rusi Camp to Rupina La Phedi (base camp-1200m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 12: Rupina La Phedi to Jarang (3400m) after crossing Rupina La Pass 4643m stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 13: Rupina La Pass to Nyak (2350m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 14: Nyak to Ghap (2380m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 15: Ghap to Namrung (2550m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 16: Namrung to Lho (3180m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 17: Lho to Samagaon (Gompa-3350m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 18: Rest day at Samagaon for acclimatization (exploring Birendra Lake, monasteries) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 19: Samagaon to Samdo (3780m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 20: Samdo to Larkya La Phedi (Bazaar-4390m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 21: Larkya La Phedi to Bhimtang (3630m) after crossing Larkya La Pass (5213m). Stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 22: Bhimtang to Tilje (2250m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 23: Tilje to Chyamje (1400m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 24: Chyamje to Bahundanda (1310m) stay O/N at tented camp.

Day 25: Bahundanda to Besisahar (790m), overnight at hotel stay O/N at lodge.

Day 26: Drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu, overnight at Hotel.

Day 27: Souvenir and sightseeing in Kathmandu.

Day 26: A representative of Nepal Adventure Guide will drop you off at Tribhuvan International Airport by private vehicle.

Price Includes:

• Airport pick-up and drop off by private vehicle.
• Four nights in your selected Kathmandu hotel with breakfast.
• A full day’s sightseeing in Kathmandu by private vehicle.
• All meals during the trek (lunch, dinner, breakfast and tea or coffee).
• Accommodation in simple lodges or camping in twin shared tents with mattress.
• All necessary equipment for camping
• One English speaking government trained license holder and well informed trekking guide.
• One porter for two people to carry luggage.
• Dependent on group size, cook, kitchen boy and extra porters
• All expenses for guide and porters - meals, accommodation, salary, equipment, insurance, transportation (bus) etc.
• First Aid kit bag.
• Government and local area taxes where applicable.
• TIMS card fees (Trekking Information Management System).
• Kathmandu to Gorkha and Besisahar to Kathmandu by private vehicle.
• Manaslu fees (See the ‘Trekking Permits’ link under ‘Trekking Info’ for current fees)

Price Excludes:

• Nepalese entry visa fee. (See the ‘Visa Information’ link under ‘Trekking Info’ for current fees)
• Kathmandu sightseeing places entrance fees it is not expensive.
• Travel insurance.
• Soft and alcoholic drinks (mineral water, hot water, coke, fanta, beer, spirits, etc).
• Snacks (Chocolate, biscuits etc).
• Hot water, hot shower, heater charge, battery charge, phone calls and laundry service.
• Donation, tips and personal expenses.
• Emergency evacuation and medical equipment.
• Hire equipment and other personal items (sleeping bag, down jacket, hiking boots camera, toilet rolls etc).
• In case of natural calamities i.e. political unrest, cancellation of flight due to weather, landslides, etc, the extra charge will be borne by themselves.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.

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