Larkya Peak Climbing- 21 Days offers thrilling experience of the Larkey Peak Summit (6249m) located at West to Gorkha district of Nepal. Recently introduced as a climbing peak in Nepal, it offers one of the least beaten trails of Nepal in the northern mountain range. The permit charge promulgated by Nepal Mountaineering Association for Larkey Peak is USD $250 for spring, USD$ 125 for Autumn and USD$ 70 for Winter and Summer. Cost for Larkey Peak differs agency to agency. Most of national and international agencies have common margin falling between USD$ 3000 and  USD $3500 whereas Himalayan Wild Treks offers  has limited it to USD$ 2500 focusing more on customer satisfaction at reasonable price. Simultaneously,  Himalayan Wild Treks offers the latest Larkey Peak Climbing Map and client-friendly flexible Larkey Peak Climbing Itinerary.

Combined with Manaslu Circuit Trekking, Larkya Peak  starts at Gorkha and traverses through traditional villages like Jagat, Deng, Namrung, Samagaon, and Samdo through valleys and villages dotted around with Sherpa settlements and waterfalls amidst the alpine forests. The sightings of the glinting mountains over the valleys, stone– roofed houses and antique mani walls and Buddhist monasteries on the way are amusing. As its topographic resemblance with Tibet, the people here are discernibly influenced by Tibetan culture and lifestyle. Arid land covered in snow while hiking by the terraced paddy fields, elevating towards alpine jungle at sporadic trees in the mountains are breath-taking. This peak is averagely challenging and any amateur or professional can climb the peak provided that proper acclimatization and physical fitness are well taken under consideration.

Technically Stating the trekking starts with a brief sightseeing of the major UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu(1400m) followed by a drive to Aarughat (1135m), and hiking to Soti Khola (915m) –Machhap Khola (1950m)– Jagat (1370m.)– Ngyak (1865m)– Namrung (2165m)–Shyalla Village (3525m)– Sama Village (3525m)– Larkey Peak Base Camp (5170m)– High Camp (5650m)– Larkey Pass (6249m.) summit.  Thereafter the trail goes back to and Dharapani (1943m) through Jagat and Besi Sahar (1000m) from where a bus drive to Kathmandu brings the trekking to an end.

Himalayan Wild Treks is one of the top leading trekking agencies in Nepal teamed up with professionals and expert standing out for the quality service at reasonable price. Please feel free to contact us for Larkya Pass Climbing– 21 Days.

ITINERARY FOR LARKYA PEAK CLIMBING
: Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & drive to hotel
Day 02: Full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Drive to Arughat
Day 04: Arughat - Sotikhola/Khorsane 6 hous
Day 05: Sotikhola/Khorsane - Machhakhola 6/7 hours
Day 06: Machhakhola - Jagat Enter Restricted Area
Day 07: Jagat - Ukawa Day 08: Ukawa - Ngyak 5/6 hours
Day 09: Nyak - Namrung 5/6 hours
Day 10: Namrung - Syalla village
Day 11: Syall - Sama village Day 12: Rest
Day 13: Sama Village - Larke Peak Base camp
Day 14: Base camp - High camp
Day 15: Summit Larke Peak and return Base camp
Day 16: Larke pass 5213m. - Thonje 6 hours
Day 17: Thonje - Dharapani 6 hours Exit Restricted Area
Day 18: Dharapani - Jagat 5/6 hours
Day 19: Jagat - Besi Sahar - Kathmandu 7/8 hours
Day 20: Kathmandu Day 21: Final Departure

Included in the Cost

✔ Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle

✔ 3-star hotel accommodation in Kathmandu with breakfast

✔ Teahouse accommodation during the trek

✔ Tented accommodation during the climb

✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek and climb

✔ Welcome and farewell dinners

✔ All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary

✔ Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Lukla -Kathmandu)

✔ English speaking, trained and experienced trekking guide(leader), climbing guide (leader) and assistant guides

✔ Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)

✔ Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, domestic airfare, food and accommodation

✔ Down jacket (to be returned after trip completion)

✔ Himalayan Wild trekking bag/duffel bag, t-shirt and trekking map are yours to take

✔ All necessary paper work; trekking permits and Island Peak climbing permit

✔ Good quality tents and kitchen utensils for camping

✔ Group mountaineering (climbing) equipments

✔ Medical kit (carried by your guide)

✔ All government and local taxes

Not Included in the Cost

✖ Nepalese visa fee (bring accurate USD cash and two passport photographs)

✖ International airfare to and from Kathmandu

✖ Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg luggage, cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)

✖ Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu because of early arrival, late departure, early return from mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary

✖ Altitude chamber (PAC) or oxygen

✖ Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu (and also in the case of early return from mountain than the scheduled itinerary)

✖ Travel and rescue insurance

✖ Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)

✖ Personal climbing equipment

✖ Personal climbing guide if requested

✖ Optional trips and sightseeing if extended

✖ Tips for guides and porters

✖ Services not listed in the ‘What Is Included’ section

Larkya Peak Climbing Highlights 
Larkya Peak Climbing is combined with Manaslu Circuit Trekking, which starts at a beautiful village named Gorkha, which is resided by Sherpa and Tibetan nomads. The waterfalls in the rocky hills with glistening mountains at the backdrop makes the trail special. On the trail, travelers can witness Tibetan and Sherpa cultures well-blended in a mutual harmony. Larkya Peak Climbing also provides stunning view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri /ranges including Langtang Himal, Himalchuli, Bhoudha Himal, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu Himal. This peak, moderately challenging , requires physical fitness and stamina and leaves you with a once in a lifetime experience. At the top of the Larkya Peak, we will be rewarded with the stunning view of the mountains and peaks in the neighbourhood.

Larkya Peak Climbing Duifficulty
Larkya Peak , located at west to Gorkha is one of the most reputed peaks in terms of the thrill and adventure it offers. A good level of physical fitness is requred for this peak. As the peak is categorized as a techincally difficult and challenging peak, climbers for this peak need to have prior climbing experience in addtion to a complette knowledge regarding the proper use of climbign gears like rope, crampon, ice axe, carabiners, etc. At Larkya Base Camp, there will be a short training session to give insight into the climbing technicalities which will boost your confidence and hone your climbing skills. Larkya Peak is just the right peak for the adventure lovers and expert peak climbers from across the world.

Larkya Peak Climbing Weather and Season
Larkya Peak is situated at the West of Gorkha. It is one of the most reputed trekking peaks in Nepal which is technically difficult and challenging and thereby adventurous. In mountainous regions, hills and valleys summers are temperate while winters can drop below negative zero. Larkya Peak climbing area has a very cold weather during November and December. April in this area offers very enchanting weather, fragrant and colorful jungles with blossoms of wild flowers and mesmerizing mountain views. October has a very good weather for Larkya Peak climbing. October, in fact, is the best time for climbing Larkya Peak.

Physical fitness for Larkya Peak Climbing
Larkya Peak, situated in Gorkha district of Nepal is a famous peak combined with Manaslu Circuit Trekking. Each day, trekkers will have to walk six to seven hours through ups and downs of the diverse topography. You are supposed to have a certain level of physical fitness, which is inevitable if you want to make it to the summit without any likelihood of facing impediments occurred by being physically unfit. There will be acclimatization taken to adapt to the newer climatic zones which will help you improve your physical stamina. A short training and practice session operated at the Base Camp of Larkya Peak will prove to be helpful in regards to boosting your confidence and honing your peak climbing skills.

Physical fitness for Larkya Peak
Larkya Peak, located at the west to Gorkha district is one of the technically challenging peaks. As the summit to Larkya Peak is relatively long, one has to have physical stamina to be able to walk six to seven hours a day. To climb any mountain anywhere in the world, physical fitness is mandatory. Apparently, mountain climbing can be very difficult for those who are physically unfit or obese. Therefore, it is inevitable to keep the fitness under consideration. Acclimatization at some places will boost your physical stamina. In addition, you will have a short climbing practice or training at the Larkya Peak Base Camp which will help you boost your confidence and hone your climbing skills.

Best Season for Larkya Peak Climbing
Larkya Peak is one of the best peaks so famous in the world of mounain and peak climbing in Nepal. Existent in Gorkha, Nepal, Larkya Peak climbing involves a lot of natural beauty:dramatic landscape, stunning mountain views and flora and fauna. The weather becomes an inportant issue to take into consideration becuase rains and clouds can block the views of the moutains and surrounding panorama. While winter is too cold to trek in ths region. There are certain months of the year which are thought to be propetitious for Larkya Peak Climbing. In Autumn, October and November are the best months while April and May in the Spring are the best months for Larkya Peak Climbing.

Larkya Peak Climbing Permit Fee
Larkya Peak() is situated in Gorkha district of Nepal. It is one of the most famous climbing peaks in Nepal. Nepal Mountaineering Association has implemented Larkya Peak Climbing fees which is as follows:

1. Spring (June, July, August) - USD $ 250
2. Autumn (September, October, November)- USD$125
3. Summe r(June, July, August)- USD$70
4. Winter (December, January, February)- USD$70

Spring and Autumn are the best seasons for climbing any of the peaks in Nepal and it holds the same with Larkya Peak. Therefore the cost is higher for these seasons as compared to summer and winter, which are respectively rainy and cold.

What to Bring ?

The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum. The packed weight of your trek bag while trekking should be no more than 15 KG.

• Waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
• Baselayer Hiking boots Socks
• Trekking trousers / pants
• shirts
• Casual shirt and/or T-shirts
• Fleece jacket or warm jumper/sweater
• Waterproof jacket
• Sunhat Warm hat
• Sunglasses
• Thermal gloves
• Warm and waterproof over gloves or mittens
• Headtorch/Headlamp with spare bulb and batteries
• Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
• Water bottles 1 L. Antibacterial handwash
• Small towel Daypack,25/30Litres
• Trekking poles
• Sleeping bag 4 or 5 season * (rated down to – 20ºC)
• Warm jacket (down)*

For Mountaineering

In addition to the items mentioned above for trekking, the following is a list of the additional specialized items which are required for the trekking peaks.
Plastic or leather mountaineering boots, with gaiters and crampons that have been tested for a good fit.
Fleece trousers or silhouette
Additional mites and gloves suitable for climbing
Ice axe, and ski poles (note - ice axes can be rented in Kathmandu)
Climbing helmet
Alpine climbing harness.
2 x tape slings
2 x screw gate karabiners
Descender / abseil device
Ascender

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit. (Simple and light)

• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters (Band-Aids)
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Do not bring sleeping pills as they are a respiratory depressant.
•  Water purification tablets or water filter
• 1 set of earplugs Extra pair of prescription glasses, contact lens supplies.

Note: Walking pole, down jacket, sleeping bag, etc available on hire in Kathmandu or request we will provide it. NOTES Trip cost will vary depending on numbers of travelers, duration/days of trek, standard of hotel in Kathmandu before & after the trip. Please contact us to GET a Custom Quote.