Highlights

• One of the least explored regions in the hidden corners of Mid-West Himalaya

• Where Buddhist and ancient Bon culture is a way of life

• Pass through the Nepal’s longest mountain pass, Larke La pass 5106m

• Travel to the base of the world's 8th highest peak, Manaslu

• Into the wilderness beneath the majestic mountains

• Challenging pass Rupina La pass 4,720 m for an extraordinary vistas of the mountains

• Alternative to Annapurna trekking destinations

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trek is an epic and long journey in the Manaslu Himalayan region of Nepal. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours have combined and exclusively created a perfected travel adventure package to the avid trekkers and the explorers. One of the most famous trekking journeys in Nepal though within the Restricted zone of Nepal, Manaslu Circuit trekking combined with a newly opened trekking destination into the wilderness, Rupina La pass trekking has surfaced a wave in the history of Nepalese tourism. Amidst the daily views of the breathtaking mountains, you will find yourself immersed into the typical ethnic Nepali cultures and traditions during the journey period. Your whole perspective of traveling is going to change after successfully completing this wonderful Manaslu Rupina la pass and larke pass trekking with the amazing hospitality and service of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.  

Into the wilderness and to the least tried trekking trail in the Manaslu region exist a journey known as Manaslu Rupina La Pass trekking. Rupina la pass trek is one of the most wonderful and adventurous journeys in the hidden Himalayas of Nepal. Very few trekkers have tried this and summited the top of the pass Rupina La 4,720m with much joy and pride. Even though slightly strenuous, this journey in the Southern Manaslu region of Gorkha district is a beautiful journey and calling for the explorers to be explored in the full length.

Similarlty, Manaslu circuit trekking aka Larke la pass trekking is a very popular trekking destination in Manaslu region. Also known as the alternative to Annapurna circuit, trek to Manaslu circuit is one of the amazing trekking trips as you will have an opportunity to explore around Mt Manaslu 8163m (the 8th highest peak in the world, located at Nepal / Tibet border) and also pass through the Nepal’s longest pass called Larke La pass 5106m from where you can enjoy the panoramic views of mountains located in Manaslu and Annapurna region.

Manaslu Rupina La pass with Larke la pass trek with Nature Lovers Treks and Tours will take you to the unbeaten and spectacular trail of the Manaslu region. If you are looking for something extra, off the main course trekking trails, Rupina la pass trail offers you an extraordinary journey to the lush valleys, lush and green landscapes, abundant floras and faunas, unbelievable settlements in the steep mountain walls, snow covered hills and the terrains, indigenous communities of various ethnic groups and most importantly to the breathtaking panoramas of the mightiest mountains. With the diverse geography comes the diverse ethnic cultures, traditions and lifestyles in this amazing trek.

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trek Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Hotel

Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha Gyampesal 1300 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 3: Trek from Gyampesal to Thotnery 1650 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 4: Trek from Thotnery to Nambai Kharka 2915 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 5: Trek from Nambai Kharka to Barpak 1950 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 6: Rest Day in Barpak, BLD, Teahouse

Day 7: Trek from Barpak to Gai Kharka 3000 m, BLD, Camping

Day 8: Trek from Gai Kharka to Rupina la Phedi 3800m, BLD, Camping

Day 9: Trek from Rupina La Phedi to Rupina La Pass (4720 m) following Boudha Himal Base Camp, BLD, Camping

Day 10: Trek from Boudha Himal Base Camp to Jhong Kharka 2960 m, BLD, Camping

Day 11: Trek from Jhong Kharka to Nyak Village 2400 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 12: Trek from Nyak to Deng 1860 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 13: Trek from Deng to Namrung 2630 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 14: Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaun 3530 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 15: Acclimatization and exploration day at Sama Gaun, BLD, Teahouse

Day 16: Trek from Sama Gaun to Samdo 3860 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 17: Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala or Larke Phedi 4460 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 18: Trek from Dharamsala to Bimtang 3720 m via Larke La pass 5106 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 19: Trek from Bimtang to Tilije 2300 m, BLD, Teahouse

Day 20: Trek from Tilije to Dharapani 1860 m and drive to Besisahar, BLD, Teahouse

Day 21: Drive from Dharapani back to Kathmandu, BLD, Hotel

Day 22: Goodbye from Nepal, B, Flight.

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trek Detailed Itinerary

BLD denotes Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 1:Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Hotel

After successfully arriving in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu, one of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ representatives will pick you and transfer you to your respective hotel. Then, you will be presented and introduced to our team with a delicious local Nepali food. Eventually, we prepare for our next day trip.

Day 2:Drive from Kathmandu to Gorkha Gyampesal 1300 m, BLD, Teahouse

After breakfast in early morning, we gather our trekking team and start the journey towards one of the most historic places of Nepal, Gorkha following to Gyampesal. The journey takes us through edges of Trishuli river and dense forests making the journey enjoyable. You will have your lunch in Trishuli bazaar and continuing our journey we reach Gorkha. We explore it for a while and then we drive to Gyampesal. We stay overnight in a lodge at Gyampesal.

​Day 3:Trek from Gyampesal to Thotnery 1650 m, BLD, Teahouse

After a breakfast in Gyampesal, we start the very first day of our trek heading towards Thotnery. During our trek, you get to witness great views of green hills and scenic nature. Our path moves up and down through the green hills and terraced farmlands. The views of the Himalayas appears as we move near to Thotnery and finally we reach Thotnery. Overnight at a lodge in Thotnery.

Day 4:Trek from Thotnery to Nambai Kharka 2915 m, BLD, Teahouse

We start the hike in the early morning after breakfast in the same Lodge. The trek leads us to the Darche Danda which is one of the best viewpoints in the whole Manaslu region. The stunning view of sunrise over the green hills and the Himalayas gives you inner peace and great pleasure. The Himalayan ranges like Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Bharasikhar, Gangapurna, Sringi Himal, Langtang, Himalchuli, Buddha Himal, and the whole Ganesh Himal range is visible on a clear day from the top of this place. After a great view, we continue the walk again. Finally, we reach our destination, the beautiful village of Nambai Kharka. We stay overnight in lodge of the village.

Day 5:Trek from Nambai Kharka to Barpak 1950 m, BLD, Teahouse

We leave in the early morning and head towards Barpak. The journey goes through Bosu Kang from where we get to enjoy the amazing view of beautiful nature. Then we start the walk again going through big Ghale and Gurung village. The local people of this village are mostly Ex-Indian Gurkhas and British Armies. So, they have good economy growth from remittance and the good access of internet and hydro-electricity is available. We spend the night in the village in tented camps.

Day 6:Rest Day in Barpak, BLD, Teahouse

Barpak is really a beautiful village with the settlers mostly of Ghale and Gurung tribes. It was destroyed by a massive earthquake of 2015, but it has completely recovered now. The houses of the village are stone patched but the houses built after the earthquake are re-constructed with modern equipment. You can explore the area well and learn about local lifestyle of the people here and around. Spending a day in the village is very easy as electricity and internet access are available. You can have updates and talk with your family members and friends. At the end of the day, we will have the dinner and prepare for next day hike.

Day 7:Trek from Barpak to Gai Kharka 3000 m, BLD, Camping

After a breakfast in early morning, we start the uphill walk heading towards Gai Kharka. The walk won’t be much difficult for us after a full day rest in Barpak. We pass through many settlements and villages on way to Gai kharka. We will drop to the Tumsiak village and follow the trail from here beside the Daraudi Khola and passing through beautiful forest and villages we finally reach Gai Kharka to set up tents for a night here.

Day 8:Trek from Gai Kharka to Rupina la Phedi 3800m, BLD, Camping

We start the trek in the early morning. Throughout the way to Rupina La Phedi, it gives us some of the best views of Himalayas. In our next stop we reach Sanrung Kharka where we will have our lunch. This place has fantastic landscape with a fresh breeze giving us very pleasant surrounding around us. After the lunch, we ascend towards Rupina La Phedi (Base camp of Rupina La Pass). Overnight at base camp on tented camps.

Day 9:Trek from Rupina La Phedi to Rupina La Pass (4720 m) following Boudha Himal Base Camp, BLD, Camping

We start today in the early morning after breakfast and climb to Rupina La pass (4720m). It’s the highest point we reach in our entire trek. The path goes through ice-covered and challenging trails taking us to the pass. We will stop in the middle of the walk and take a short rest and continue the further walk towards the pass. From the pass we get to see the spectacular and breathtaking views of Himalayan ranges like Gorkha Himal, Himchuli, Boudha Himal and Peak 29 alongside the other significant mountains of the entire region. After taking photos and viewing the ranges, descend down towards Boudha Himal Base camp. Overnight at Base camp on tented camps.

Day 10:Trek from Boudha Himal Base Camp to Jhong Kharka 2960 m, BLD, Camping

After a night at Boudha Himal base camp, we head towards Jhon kharka. The path takes us next to the glacier Jarang and then takes us to Jhon Kharka which lies between Chhuling Khola and Rebing Khola. From here, we can have the view of Himalchuli Peak, Boudha Himal, Peak 29 and many more mountains. Overnight on tented camps.

Day 11:Trek from Jhong Kharka to Nyak Village 2400 m, BLD, Teahouse

We leave in the early morning for our next stop Nyak Village. This day, the path takes us through forests of Rhododendron and some scattered villages. The paths from here is more relaxed too comparing to others. The trekking trail goes through the left side of Chhuling Khola passing through Gomna and Serang village and finally taking us to the Nyak village. We stay night at a lodge of the village.

Day 12:Trek from Nyak to Deng 1860 m, BLD, Teahouse

We take an easy day trail towards Deng when Philim comes first ahead of us. We move by the bank of the river and pass through the bamboo forest to arrive at Deng for the overnight stop. A small beautiful Gurung village Deng offers a majestic view of Sringi Himal from the viewpoint.

Day 13:Trek from Deng to Namrung 2630 m, BLD, Teahouse

The initial walk will descend to the river and then starts to ascend from the valley with small settlement. On the way we can encounter stone manis which is the symbol of entering Tibetan territory. The pleasant walk of about 6 hours will lead to Namrung. We will stay in a teahouse in Namrung. Also you can take a walk around the village afterward.

Day 14:Trek from Namrung to Sama Gaun 3530 m, BLD, Teahouse

Samagaun is a beautiful village of Manaslu region, offering the spectacular views of Mt Manaslu. After passing through the Pungen glacier it leads to the village. As we reach the village we explore nearby places. We will stay overnight in Teahouse in Samagaun.

Day 15:Acclimatization and exploration day at Sama Gaun, BLD, Teahouse

Today is the main acclimatizing day. You can take rest and relax in the Sama Gaun. And as for optional you can visit Manaslu Base Camp. For more option, you can visit nearby Gumbas like Pungyen Gumba and Old Gumba. All of these side trips are interesting and worthy to be done.

Day 16:Trek from Sama Gaun to Samdo 3860 m, BLD, Teahouse

The trekking journey today is easy. You will descend to the river and follow the bridge. The mountains view on the route is breath taking. On the way, you can also get just this close to the Tibetan border. You will stay at Samdo for the night.

Day 17:Trek from Samdo to Dharamsala or Larke Phedi 4460 m, BLD, Teahouse

Trekking today is a little bit of snaky highs and lows. You will pass through seasonal Tibetan market called Larke market. This is the best day of trekking when you can witness Larke glaciers. After Salka Khola, you will climb up Dharamsala to Larke Phedi.

Day 18:Trek from Dharamsala to Bimtang 3720 m via Larke La pass 5106 m, BLD, Teahouse

This is the big day. Challenging and longest hike of the entire journey. After the early morning breakfast in Dharmasala you will head for Larke pass (5106m). Although it is challenging trail, you will be able to witness the glacier lake and beautiful valleys along with snowcapped peaks. Some honorable names of the mountains are Himlung Himal, Cheo Himal and Annapurna II. After crossing the Larke pass, you will stay at Bimtang.

Day 19:Trek from Bimtang to Tilije 2300 m, BLD, Teahouse

The trail to Tilije is mostly descending. On the way you can enjoy great views of Manaslu, Lamjung Himal, Himlung Himal, and Cheo Himal. Walking through rhododendron forest, you will reach Tilije in no time.

Day 20:Trek from Tilije to Dharapani 1860 m and drive to Besisahar, BLD, Teahouse

Last day of trekking, trail on this day will be easy and mostly descending. On the trail you can enjoy stone paved trail. Dharapani is the gateway for Annapurna circuit. We will start driving from Dharapani to Besisahar to rest and finish our journey. Final night in the mountains and it demands a celebration for the successful completion of our amazing Manaslu Rupina la pass with Larke la pass trekking adventure.

Day 21:Drive from Dharapani back to Kathmandu, BLD, Hotel

After breakfast, we will drive back to Kathmandu enjoying the last countryside ride. Rest and souvenir shopping in the evening. Farewell dinner is served in a typical Nepali restaurant.

Day 22:Goodbye from Nepal, B, Flight.

Our staff will pick you from the hotel and transfer you to the Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight back home. Bon voyage. 

Cost for 1 PAX: $3550 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $2999 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trek Cost Breakdown

Cost Include

• All ground transfers

• Full sightseeing during trekking

• Complimentary farewell dinner in a typical Nepali restaurant

• Camping accommodations at mountain as well as teahouse lodges, wherever available

• Required camping stuffs, including different tents, other gears and equipment with food supplies

• Full board meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea / coffee and snacks, freshly cooked meals during camping only

• Clean drinking water everyday

• Trekking permit

• Manaslu Restricted permit

• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information management system)

• An experienced English speaking trekking guide and his expenses, insurance

• Porter service (1 for 2 trekkers) and their expenses, insurances including extra Sherpas for carrying camping stuffs

• First Aid kit Bag

• Company t-shirt/ Certificate of appreciation

• Route map

• Government tax and Vat

Cost Exclude

• Arrival visa fee and international departure

• Extra drinks as alcoholic and non-alcoholic and other personal expenses

• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule

• Meals and sightseeing in Kathmandu

• Travel and emergency rescue insurance

• Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

• Down jacket, walking stick and duffel bag (provided if required but to be returned after)

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking Useful Information

Kathmandu airport pick up and drop services

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours’ staffs will pick you up from the airport as per your flight arrival time and similarly drop you off in the airport for international departure according to your flight schedule. During arrival, please don’t forget to look for your name placard hold by the team, outside the airport arrival gate. Our staff will be impatiently waiting for your arrival to greet you and warmly welcome you in Nepal. ‘NAMASTE’ is the foremost and the most commonly used greeting word in Nepal which you will hear from our staff at the very first moment you meet him.

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking departs from Kathmandu as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations in Kathmandu and during trek

You will be staying in the 3 star hotel in Kathmandu while in the teahouse lodges and tented camps during the trek.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement. Similarly, you will have the proper comfy tents during camping days.

If you wish to change the accommodation category to a better one in Kathmandu, please let us know and we can change it for you on added cost.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking.

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking cost?

The cost of the Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking varies from $2800-$3800 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the group sizes. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey from the moment you land in Nepal till the moment you fly back home. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

In Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking, we will provide you the teahouses and tented camping accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Some teahouses have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Also few teahouses provide the European toilets while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. The same goes with the hot drinking water since they use the gas or solar to boil the water. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

During the camping days, you will be sleeping in the camps set up by our field Sherpa staffs. There will be separate kitchen and dining and toilet tents. Your meals will be freshly cooked and you will be served day and nights by our Sherpas. Our staffs will carry the sleeping bags, pillows and mattresses for you to sleep in the tents. Undoubtedly, you will have a perfect camping trek experience with Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

What are the permits that I need for Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trek?

For Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trek, you will need to make 4 permits: Manaslu Restricted permit, MCAP {Manaslu Conservation Area Project}, ACAP {Annapurna Convservation Area Project} permit and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).

How does this tipping system in Nepal work and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

You can charge your electronic devices during Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking only for few days but also by paying small amount or fees for charging. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Kathmandu.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking route has poor network coverage most of the days. But you can buy one of the Nepalese Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu which has coverage mostly all over Nepal. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu and use the mobile data in the trek whenever available.

WiFi is available on some of the teahouses in Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking route and cost some charges. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.

When is the best time to trek to Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La?

Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek to Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking. The problem is the weather is harsh cold in winter and there’s snow everywhere while the summer has rainfalls and clouds obscuring the mountains and the views are not so great most of the time.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

The itinerary of our Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking is perfectly designed by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours and has separated enough time in the places to let the body acclimatize well in high altitudes. As long as you follow the guide, you should be fine. Altitude sickness in fact can affect anyone regardless of the age or the fitness level, so it is very important to walk slowly and gradually as you go higher. Learn more in details about Altitude Sickness to prepare yourselves for the upcoming Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek. We will be gaining the high altitude of 5106 m above the sea level which is not a joke. People normally start to have breathing problems above 3000 meters from the sea level, if they have pre-existing health conditions.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking demands high physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves many ascents and descents including two highest passes which means you need lots of practices before you start the trekking journey. You will be traversing through the forests, high passes and high hills. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, it's going to be tough but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least 2 months prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

Only breakfast is included in Kathmandu while full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse / tented camps where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are limited choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc. during teahouse days. Except in camping days, when freshly cooked meals will be served and usually the foods are basic and with few choices but they will certainly be healthy and nutritious. Our Sherpas will make sure that you eat enough food for the trekking journey.

Do I need a travel insurance for Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

Travel insurance is a must when you trek to Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La. Therefore before you come to Nepal, please make sure you have your insurance documents with you since our insurance companies cannot insure foreign nationals. Because of the reason that they cover all the expenses, if you face some unfortunate happenings and you have to be rescued or medically assisted during the trip or if your belongings are lost or stolen. We strongly advise you to take out an insurance which covers any medical risks up to 5000 meter as well as the medical evacuation from the mountains.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La Trekking?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Manaslu Rupina La Pass with Larke La. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.