Overview
This journey will take you through the various villages of Tibetan origin. The trek will follow the Manaslu Circuit Trek. Our team will guide you to climb the Thulo Larkya Peak which is the most challenging peak due to its ice and glacier. After the successful completion of the peak, you will see another popular peak as well. You will see mountains like Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Himalchuli, and many more.
Larkya Peak Climbing is situated on one of Nepal’s best trekking routes i.e. Manaslu Circuit Trek. Your Journey typically begins in the capital city Kathmandu with a drive to Machhakhola. The Machhakhola is the starting point of your trek. The climbers will follow the usual Manaslu Circuit trail that will pass through picturesque villages, terraced fields, and dense forests.
The Larkya Peak Climbing allows you to witness the most beautiful destinations in Nepal. The stunning ranges of the Himalayas are immensely rich in cultural diversity and natural landscapes. We will see the attractive clear lakes, and captivating flora and fauna in this region. This region is home to various species that make Manaslu a unique region.
This peak is the ideal place to escape the tourist crowds. The peak climbing is an opportunity to connect with the nature and the majestic mountains in the Himalayas. You will be amazed by the extraordinary views that you will admire throughout your journey. As this adventure journey will pass across the villages you will discover the culture and lifestyles. Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with nature.
Itinerary
Expand AllUpon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested, to explore the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to deeply experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.
Transfer to hotel
Final altitude: approximately 1350 m
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: night in the hotel
Have breakfast and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your trek on the Annapurna Circuit, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu
Day tour
Final altitude: approximately 13,50 m
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: night in the hotel
We leave by bus in the direction of Pokhara. The road offers great views of the Trisuli River Valley, but shortly after the road turns away from it, we turn north through beautiful tropical scenery. At Arughat Bazaar we change vehicles. We go up the course of the Burhi Gandaki, through fields and rice paddies, to Macchakola, passing through the villages of Arkhet, Almara Lapubesi, and machhakhola.
Drive in a private vehicle
Final altitude:930m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
We continue our progress along the river to Kanigaon and Khola Bensi, with at times beautiful views of the peaks of Ganesh Himal and the Machha Khola valley. We reach Tatopani fairly quickly, on the same bank of the river, where there is a hot spring, then we cross the Budi Gandaki by a suspension bridge to reach Dobhan (1,300 m). The Budi Gandaki valley then narrows before arriving at Jagat.
6hrs of walking
Final Altitude: 1350m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
We evolve on a path on the balcony, sometimes above the river. We cross several villages including that of Philim. Himalayan pines adorn the trail. We change banks several times and the gorges tighten. We arrive at Deng, a village of Tibetan culture with the first Buddhist temple and chortens.
6hrs of walking
Final Altitude:1,800m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
We cross the region of Kutang, populated by Gurung practicing Buddhism. Many villages and landscapes punctuate the day: forest of pines and bamboos, rivers, torrents, and villages of Rana, Ghap, and Bihi before reaching the beautiful stone houses of Namrung.
7hrs of walking
Final Altitude: 2,630m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Always along the Budi Gandaki, we cross many villages inhabited by the Bhotias, of Tibetan origin, notably those of Bengsam, Lihi, Sho and Lho. After Sho, the view emerges from the summit of Manaslu (8,163 m) and we are dominated by Himalchuli (7,893 m) and Ngadi Chuli. We also have a beautiful view of the Ganesh Himal. We visit Lho Monastery before continuing to Shyala.
6 hrs of walking
Final Altitude:3,500m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
From Shyala we head towards Sama then we branch off towards the old monastery of Pung Gyen at 3,870 meters above sea level. This stage is a little used variant of the Manaslu tour and allows us to perfect our acclimatization. We are in a wild environment between rock and grassy plateaus. The panorama is exceptional and we admire the Manaslu which is getting closer to us every day. We are not far from the glaciers and the chortens and mani walls remind us of a human presence from a not so distant time. We retrace our steps to take the "classic" path and go to the village of Sama.
5 hrs of walking
Final Altitude:3,520m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Acclimatization day. We visit the superb Tibetan village of Samagaon, the monastery, and the cells of the nuns, we make a short detour to Lake Birendra Kund (3,570 m) located at the foot of Manaslu. For the fittest and best acclimatization, it is possible to climb to the base camp of Manaslu at 4,850 meters (+1,350 m, -1,350 m and about 10 hours of walking), for this, you will have to leave very early in the morning and plan a picnic.
Acclimatization day/ 2-3 hrs of walking
Final Altitude:3,570m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
We continue our progress towards the long Mani wall of Kermo Manan and the village of Samdo (3,780 m) located very close to the Tibetan border, not far from the confluence of the Sama Chu with the Budhi Gandaki, and which is home to a community of Tibetan refugees. A caravan trail joins Tibet by the Lajyung pass (5,096 m).
4 hrs of walking
Final Altitude: 3,850m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Altitude acclimatization day. It is possible to discover the surroundings of Samdo before continuing our progress towards Dharamsala. A stone hut only. Highest camp of the trip, the night will be cold.
4 hrs of walking
about 4,470m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a very rudimentary lodge or in a tent with camp beds
The trek from Dharmasala to Larkya Base Camp (5,000m) is steep and challenging, offering breathtaking views of glaciers and towering peaks.It’s a rewarding day that prepares you for the Larkya Peak ascent.
5 hrs of walking
5000 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: Tent with camp beds
On Day 13 you'll spend the day at Larkya Base Camp getting used to the altitude, allowing your body to acclimate. Climbing to High Camp on Day 14 will have you ready for the last push to the summit. After climbing to the 6,249-meter summit of Larkya Peak on Day 15, you will descend to Bhimthang while taking in the stunning vistas. Day 16 is set as a contingency day in case of inclement weather or any delays.
6200 m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: Tent with camp beds
We descend the valley of the Dudh Khola river to the village of Tilije, inhabited by the Gurung ethnic group. We still cross mountain pasture hamlets, then find wooded areas and the first village
7hrs of walking
Final altitude: 1,900m
Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
Accommodation: night in a lodge
Departure by jeep on the track for 3 hours until Besi Sahar then by bus, which will take us to Kathmandu in about 7 hours by road.
Accommodation: Hotel
Elevation: 1440 m
Meal: Breakfast,lunch and dinner
Activity: Drive
Free day in Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Elevation: 1440 m
Activity: Rest day
Free time depending on the departure time of your flight and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you and safe travels.
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Elevation: 1440 m
Activity: See off at International Airport
Included & Excluded
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ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE :
Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop), by private vehicle.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN KATHMANDU :
3-night hotel in Kathmandu With breakfast plan.
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WELCOME DINNER :
One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with Office’s Staff.
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CARGO CLEARANCE :
Assistance for cargo clearance in Nepal’s Customs, clearance cost is subject to a charge.
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PERMITS :
Expedition Royalty and permits fee of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) to climb Lobuche Peak, Sagarmatha National Park, and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality entry permit and fee. |
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GARBAGE MANAGEMENT :
Stool Shipment Transfer & Garbage Deposit Fees.
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INSURANCE :
Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek and expedition.
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MAP :
Trekking and climbing map.
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DUFFLE BAG :
One Alpinist club Duffle Bag.
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MEMBER TRANSPORTATION :
(Domestic Flight) Fly from Kathmandu – Lukla and while returning Lukla - Kathmandu, as per itinerary.
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EXPEDITION STUFFS TRANSPORTATION :
All necessary expedition equipment transportation for all Members and Staff from Kathmandu to Lukla (by air cargo) and Base camp (by Porters / Yak) – While returning: Base camp to Lukla (by porters / Yak) and Lukla to Kathmandu (by air cargo).
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MEMBER LUGGAGE :
Up to 25 Kg per member as personal baggage during the trek to be carried by porters.
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FOOD AND LODGING :
3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Hotel/Lodge/Tent during the trek and at the Basecamp. |
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PORTER :
Porters per member up to the Base camp and from the Basecamp (both ways). |
| HIGH ALTITUDE CLIMBING SHERPA : 1 government-licensed climbing Sherpa per member (1 Member: 1 Sherpa), during the entire climb from Basecamp to the summit and back. |
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ASSISTANCE :
Climbing Sherpa to assist in carrying your gear to the high camps.
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CLIMBING SHERPA SALARY & ALLOWANCE :
Climbing Sherpa’s Salary, Equipment, Food, and Clothing.
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OXYGEN BOTTLE (O2) :
Oxygen bottles will be in stock at base camp in case of an emergency (with an appropriate charge). |
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OXYGEN MASK & REGULATOR :
1 Set of Summit Oxygen masks will be in base camp in case of an emergency. |
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HIGH CAMP SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE AND LOGISTICS :
High Altitude Tent, Lights, Necessary cooking EPI gas, cooking pot, High food for a member, Sherpa, and other crews. Group climbing gears, fixed and dynamic rope during the climbing period as required.
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HIGH ALTITUDE TENT :
Members will share tents in high camps (2 members: 1 tent). |
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WEATHER FORECAST :
Weather forecast report during the entire expedition.
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GUIDE :
Local government-licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in Kathmandu valley. |
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MEDICAL KIT :
Comprehensive Medical kit for members and staff. |
| CERTIFICATE : Lobuche Peak climbing certificate issued by NMA (after climbing Lobuche peak successfully). |
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AIR FARE :
International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
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NEPAL ENTRY VISA FEE :
The Nepalese Visa fee is $50 USD for 30 Days.
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LUNCH & DINNER :
Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking / Expedition than the scheduled itinerary).
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EXTRA NIGHTS IN KATHMANDU :
Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu. In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition, domestic flight cancellation (due to any other reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
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INSURANCE POLICY :
Insurance covering both medical and high-altitude evacuation costs (for the trip cancellation, interruption, high altitude rescue & air evacuation, medical treatment, repatriation, etc.) *Mandatory
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PERSONAL EXPENSES :
Telephone Calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beers, and any Alcoholic beverages (during the trek and in Kathmandu but we will have soft drinks for members at base camp).
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PERSONAL CLIMBING EQUIPMENT :
Clothing, Packing Items, Bags, Personal Medical Kit, and all kinds of Personal Trekking / Climbing Gear.
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TOILETRIES :
Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
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FILMING :
Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee. |
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INTERNET SERVICE :
Not included during the trek and the expedition. |
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SUMMIT BONUS :
Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa - Minimum 300 USD.
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TIPS :
Calculate some tips for the high camp and other staff– Minimum 100 USD. |
| EXTRA : Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary and other items not listed in the “Cost Includes” section. |
Trip Organization
Larkya peak climbing Details
Your guide, from your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, is responsible for the success of your trip and oversees your team. Do not hesitate to ask him questions, respect his position as the team leader, and above all follow his advice! Often your guide is the only English-speaking member of the team. In the mountains and, especially when during high-altitude travels, your guide is responsible for the safety of the group. The instructions he gives and the remarks he makes to all participants must be carefully followed. The interest and safety of the trekking group must be preserved, even when it may be to the detriment of an individual member of the group.
Your Trekking staff may include several members, each with specific responsibilities:
The Guide Leader (Sirdar: is responsible for and is the leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
Climbing sherpa: Responsible for fixing ropes, guiding you to the summit, and assisting with technical climbing while carrying essential gear.
The Cook: is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. (camping trek )
The kitchen boy: is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )
The Assistant Guide: is actively helping clients under the leader’s direction and set camp.
The porter: carries loads for the trekking group, essential in Nepal’s mountainous terrain with limited roads. Regulations ensure a maximum weight limit and a minimum wage for their work. Porters are provided with proper gear based on the trekking route and are insured for alpine treks.
Each trekker is allowed a maximum weight limit: 22 kg for tent camping Trek, and 27 kg for expeditions or summit ascents. Porters receive a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg.
Additionally, the Nepal Alpinist Club ensures that guides and porters have insurance. They are also provided with specific equipment for high-altitude pass crossings, though many porters prefer not to wear certain gear due to lack of habit.
Accommodation in Kathmandu during Larkya peak climbing
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:
- Hotel Himalayan Suit: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage
- Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
Accommodation during the Trek and Larkya peak climbing
During the trek until we reach the base camp we will stay in a Lodge or Tea house and at Base camp, we will stay in a Tent
- During the trek to Larkya Peak: You will stay in the Lodge. Lodges in Nepal are very random in terms of comfort. Lodges can look like a refuge or sometimes a homestay. They are mostly family homes with double, triple, or dormitory rooms. Toilets and showers are always separate.
- Larkya Base camp: At base camp, we stay in tents. Since we'll be here for several days, we aim to make it as comfortable as possible to help everyone recover after returning from higher camps and summit. Each 2-person has a 1 tent with a comfortable mattress. There's a heated mess tent where we gather to eat and relax, with tables and chairs set up inside. We also have a shower tent and a toilet tent, where solid waste is collected in barrels for proper disposal
- Larkya High Altitude Camp: During the ascent, at the high camps, we have a high-altitude tent for 2 people, or even 3 people at the last camps.
Meal in Kathmandu, trekking, and peak climbing
- Meal In Kathmandu: Upon arrival in Kathmandu, a welcome dinner is provided on the first evening. Similarly, upon return from the expedition, a farewell meal is provided. In the cities, many small (or large) restaurants allow us to discover the typical local cuisine.
- During the Trek Meal in Lodge: Evening Meals and Breakfast are prepared by the lodge cooks and are taken in the lodge dining room or under the mess tent. Depending on the profile of the stages (length of the day's walk and/or presence of water), midday Lunch will be served hot in the Lodge
- Larkya Base Camp Meal: All meals are prepared by the kitchen team using local ingredients including rice, pasta, lentils, potatoes, vegetables, eggs, a little meat, etc. They are served to you in a Dining tent. Non-alcoholic hot drinks such as tea or coffee are offered to you at will. We recommend that you stay constantly hydrated.
- Larkya High Altitude Camp Meal: At high altitudes, eating can be challenging, and freeze-dried food is often necessary. It may taste fine at lower elevations but can become unappealing in high camps. We provide freeze-dried meals and consider your preferences based on availability. You can also bring your favorite foods. Each tent in higher camps has a stove to melt snow for water, prepare meals, and make hot drinks. Gas cartridges will be supplied.
Here is a typical one-day menu for the trekking and Base camp for example:
- Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
- Lunch: a main course, tea or coffee
- Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffeeDuring the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
- Water: We provide water purification tablets. and Recommended to bring refilling bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.
Larkya Peak Difficulty Level
This program requires mountaineering equipment like crampons, harnesses, ice axes, and ropes. The route may include small challenges, such as steeper glacier sections or continuous effort. It is designed for beginners with some mountaineering experience who have completed similar or slightly easier routes
Preparation for the Larkya Peak climbing
Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation with 4 to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participating in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.
Medical check-up Before going Peak climbing
Being in good health is essential to enjoy your Alpinist Club trip fully. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.
Acute Mountain Sickness
This trip takes place at high altitudes so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.
Transfers/ Transport During Trip
All transfers are provided in private vehicles.
Group size for the Larkya Peak climbing
The group is composed of 1 to 10 participants maximum. The number of participants is voluntarily limited to allow a better immersion, to not embarrass our hosts, to develop spaces of freedom and to allow a great flexibility of operation. However, the maximum number can be exceeded in the case where the last person who registers wishes to travel with another or several other people. The services will not be modified and the conditions of the trip will be identical as a result.
Camping Equipment for Larkya Peak Climbing
All logistical equipment is provided, including individual tents at the base camp with mattresses, mess tents, shower tent, and toilet tents, as well as all collective and individual cooking equipment. At altitude, tents, stoves with gas cartridges, ropes, and anchors.
Personal Equipment
Personal equipment is not provided, but a complete list will be shared later. We will refine the list with you during the preparation days and up until departure based on your questions.
High-altitude sleeping bags and quality down jackets are costly items you may not use often. We offer these specific items for rent during the expedition. You must return the equipment clean and in good condition, with a deposit required.
Security And Communication
Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear.
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Trip Map
FAQ's
Expand AllYou should prepare yourself mentally and physically for the climb. Physical training such as training on endurance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness can be done prior to climbing. You can consider doing technical climbing and high-altitude treks. You must prepare yourself mentally to face the challenges during peak climbing.
You need to acquire several permits for the expedition. You need to acquire a Climbing Permit from the Nepal Mountaineering Association, permits from the Manaslu Conservation Area Permit ( MCAP) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
The time duration of the expedition depends on various factors such as physical fitness, weather conditions acclimatation, and many others. On average, the expedition takes 20 days to complete.
There are several risks involved in Larkya Peak climbing. The risks such as altitude sickness, avalanches, rockfall, and bad weather conditions can be faced by the climbers. You must prepare yourself and follow safety protocols for all emergencies.
Mountaineering gear and equipment, such as crampons, ice axes, harnesses, helmets, ropes, and clothes suitable for severe weather, must be brought by climbers. For comfort and safety, having well-maintained, high-quality equipment is essential.
You need to hire a guide for the successful completion of the expedition. Hiring knowledgeable Sherpas or local guides with experience in high-altitude mountaineering and familiarity with the route and area is essential. They can boost safety during the ascent and offer direction and assistance.
You would usually stay in teahouses and or campsites throughout the trekking route. These tea houses have the basic facilities. As you ascend higher altitude, you need to stay in the tents set up by the team members.
The safety of the climber is our priority. We will prepare carefully for proper acclimatization. Our guide will follow safety measures that include carrying medications, health checkups, and being aware of altitude sickness symptoms.
The success rate changes according to weather and climbers' level of preparation, although many climbers can successfully reach the summit with the right acclimatization and guidance.
Yes, you need to have insurance for this peak climbing. A comprehensive travel insurance policy should cover trip cancelation, medical evacuation, and climbing at high altitudes. Make sure that elevations up to 6,500 meters are covered by your coverage.
