Manaslu Trek Via Barpak/Laprak & Prok Village

Trip Introduction

Manaslu Trek Via Barpak/Laprak & Prok Village

Mt. Manaslu (8163 m) stands, isolated, away from the crowds. Comparable in many respects to the Annapurna tour, the Manaslu tour trek takes place in a valley with fewer visitors. The recent construction of lodges has seen this circuit evolve over the years. The gompa (monastery) of Sama, in an amphitheater at the foot of Manaslu, marks the entry into Buddhist territory. The Larkya La pass (5135 m), the highlight of the route, presents a gentle climb, before plunging sharply to reach the lower valleys. Superb panoramas, typical villages inhabited by different ethnicities… Barpak, Laprak and Gumda, the three most beautiful, yet are the most earthquake-affected villages in the Gorkha district of Nepal. Despite the destruction, these villages still preserve their unparalleled beauty, culture, tradition and unique settlement.

This Trek via Barpak/laprak Manaslu trek is specially designed to help you witness the post-earthquake lifestyle of people living in these beautiful villages. The trek physicllay training for the larky pass from starting from barpak/laprak  passes the 2850m pass with panaroma view.The trail allows you to enjoy the amazing landscape, green hills, mountain views, waterfalls, rivers, forest and the settlement of people belonging to different ethnic groups. This trek allows you to relish the enthralling views of Mother Nature, witness the post-earthquake life of people and present the opportunity to volunteer to rebuild these villages

High altitude Monastery in Prok village. The most beautiful tibetian village in Manalsu region. and the lake kalchumann (3600m) is so naturally beautiful. And the views of Manaslu  and others mountains so splendide.

Highlight of the Trip:

• The diversity of the landscapes of Manaslu, a massif less frequented than that of the Annapurnas.
• The Pung Gyen monastery and glaciers and its superb panorama.
• Excursion to Sacred Lake KALCHUUMAN (3600m)
• Gradual acclimatization for the passage of Larkya La (5200 m).
• Explore new & Old Gurung village Laprak/ Barpak which is epicenter earthquake of Nepal.
• Explore the beautiful tibetian village Prok

Itinerary

• Day 1

  Flight from Switzerland

   

• Day 2

  Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel

  Our representative (Shree Adventure club) will meet you in airport and then Transfer hotel in Kathmandu. And welcome dinner.

  Accommodation: Hotel (SAMSARA HOTEL RESORT, Thamel)

• Day 3

  KATMANDU - BARPAK (1950m)

  We reach Gorkha by minibus by a road along the Trisuli River with beautiful views of the Himalayan range. Then we continue by local transport in the valley of the Dhorandi Khola to Baluwa (8 h drive in all by private jeep). This is the start of our trek around the Manaslu; we walk along the Trisuli to Ranglung where we start a fairly steep climb to Barpak, the largest traditional Gurung village in the Gorkha region. This is the region of the epicenter of the earthquake in Nepal.

  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 5

  BARPAK - LAPRAK (2200m).

  After breakfast, climb for 3 hours to GUPSI DADA (3000m) with the Himal Buddha still in the background. GUPSI DADA separates BARPAK and LAPRAK and offers views of pastures with flocks of sheep. Buddha Himal, Shringi Himal, the Annapurna Range, Ganesh Himal and the Langtang stretch all around, a breathtaking view. In spring nearly 28 species of rhododendrons bloom profusely in shades of pink and red. 2 hours of steep descent and here you are in LAPRAK, a large village with more than 500 houses and 2,400 inhabitants. You are at the heart of the unique art of living of the Gurung of this region. They are mainly farmers and their standard of living is low and harsh. The barter system is still practiced (rice, oil, clothes, skins…).

  • Elevation plus: 750 meters
  • Elevation less: 400 meters
  • Number of walking hours: 6
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• DAY 5

  LAPRAK - KHORLA BENSI (970 m)

  We start from LAPRAK by a labyrinth of paths and then cross the Chyabru Khola by a suspension bridge. We climb slowly to the village SINGHA passing next to many crops of pink sorghum with always LAPRAK and GUMDA in sight. From here the trail is easy and we can admire the peaks of Kutang Himal and Shringi Himal. We cross other terraced crops and papaya fields before arriving at the Gurung village of KHORLA BESHI where women weave doormats.

  • Elevation plus: 150 meters
  • Elevation less: 1100 meters
  • Number of walking hours: 6
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 6

  KHORLA BENSI - JAGAT (1370 m)

  Climb along the course of the Bhudi Gandaki. After an hour of walking, arrival at Tatopani (hot springs). A suspension bridge allows you to change banks. Passage to Dobhan then, following a nice plateau, to Shiauli Bhoti. Steep climb to Yaruphant and crossing the Yaru Khola. The trail continues and joins Jagat, a real entry point into the Manaslu Conservation Area.

  • Elevation plus: 400 meters
  • Number of walking hours: 6
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 7

  JAGAT - PEWA (1860 m)

  Crossing the villages of Salleri and Sirdi Bash. Very steep climb to Phidim, the administrative village of the region and crossing the river by a long, brand new suspension bridge. Then, continuation along the right bank of the river by a very narrow and very wild gorge path. A few more small wooden bridges. We are in the forest.

  • Elevation plus: 450 meters
  • walking hours: 5
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 8

  PEWA - PROK (2400 m)

  It happened in the small village of Deng where the Tibetan influence is already being felt, as much by the architecture as by the faces of the villagers. From Deng, entry into bothias country (inhabitants of Tibetan origin). Cross a bridge and very steep climb to Rana (1910 m). The stone houses merge with the fields of… stones. The path carved into the cliff continues to rise slowly to reach Ghap.

  • Elevation plus: 500 meters
  • Elevation less: 60 meters
  • Walking hours: 6 h
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 9

  PROK - Excursion to Sacred Lake KALCHUUMAN (3600m) and Kal chhokang Gumba- PROK (2400M)

  • Elevation plus: + 1200m
  • Elevation less: – 1200m
  • Walking hours: 5 h
• Day 10

  PROK - LHO GAON (3020 m)

  Walk in a spruce forest then, on the left side of the river, steep climb before reaching Namrung. As far as the eye can see, large green fields and crossing the villages of Lhi and Shyu. The climb continues to the large village of Lho. The houses with terraced roofs are nested one inside the other.

  • Elevation plus: 500 meters
  • Elevation less: 100 meters
  • walking hours: 6 to 7
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 11

  LHO GAON - SAMA GAON (3390 m)

  Region mainly populated by Tibetans. A few small inns and shops allow the inhabitants to live. Track to the monastery of Sama, beautiful view of the Himal Chuli (7800 m), Manaslu (8163 m).

  • Elevation plus: 390 meters
  • Elevation less: 175 meters
  • walking hours: 5
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 12

  Acclimatization Day

  Slightly steep climb to the edge of the Pung Gyen Glacier (approximately 3,900 m) at the foot of several Himalayan giants including the imposing east face of Manaslu (4000-meter face undefeated to date, we understand why looking at it!) . After crossing the river that comes out of the glacier, we descend to the beautiful village of Sama (3360 m) before climbing up to Sama Gompa. Visit Lake Birendra too.

  Accommodation: In Lodge

• Day 13

  SAMA GAON - SAMDO (3690 m)

  The climb is gentle along the Buri Gandaki. Here the birches succeed the larches. Cross the Buri Gandaki and steep climb to reach the plateau where the village of Samdo is located. Samdo is the last village before the Larkya pass. The yaks live on the ground floors of houses, the inhabitants upstairs…

  • Elevation plus: 290 meters
  • walking hours: 4
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 14

  SAMDO - DHARMASALA (LARKYA LA PHEDI) (4335 m)

  Ascent to the barracks of Dharamshala via a balcony path. It is important to leave early due to the many intermittent torrents, which get bigger as the sun rises! Afternoon rest in anticipation of a tough day the next day.

  • Elevation plus: 550 meters
  • walking hours: 4
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 15

  DHARAMSHALA - COL DE LARKYA (5200 m). Trek to BHIMTHANG (3600m)

  A stage to start very early to avoid the fog that often invades the summits in the morning. The spectacle at the top is magnificent with a view of the Chéo Himal (6820 m), the Himlung Himal (7126 m), the Annapurna II (7937 m), the Kang Guru (6981 m) and many others. After enjoying this magnificent panorama, long descent to Bhimtang.

  • Elevation plus: 800 meters
  • Elevation less: 1300 meters
  • walking hours: 8
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 16

  BHIMTHANG – TILCHE VILLAGE (2100m)

  Very long descent on a path which again joins the exuberant tropical forest (giant rhododendrons, lichens, mosses…). Passage of some mountain pastures, Hampuk, Puktu Kharka, before the first villages inhabited by Tibetans Manangi.

  • Elevation less: 1500 meters
  • walking hours: 7
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 17

  TILCHE VILLAGE – DHARAPANI VILLAGE (1850m)

  Traverse the bridges suspend, we walk in the gorge of hills, forests. Short day in the last day of the trek.

  • Elevation less: 50 meters
  • walking hours: 150
  • Accommodation: In Lodge
• Day 18

  DHARAPANI – KATHMANDU (1300m)

  • By Private Jeep 4*4, 10 h Drive
• Day 19

  FREE DAY

• Day 20

  DEPART

  • Transfer to airport by our representative Shree Adventure ClubTeam

End of Programme

Cost Includes & Excludes

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