Larkey Peak Climbing

Overview

Manaslu circuit with Larkey pass is regarded as the remote trekking in Nepal – with a magnificent view of the Himalaya. So is the peak in the same region – the summit of Larkey peak is right next to the peak Manaslu itself. Thus the view is overwhelming.

Solo Climbing

Solo trip in the mountain has both pro and cons. Pro for solo Larkey peak climbing might be private guide, private supplement for everything you need for the climbing. In contrast, you will be surrounded by strangers for all most all the time in a group tour. Although the strangers are whom you need, the climbing guide, porter, kitchen team and other support team for climbing.

As a solo trip member you will find your peace and the entire support team for trekking and climbing will be really flexible to go according to your wish and accordance to – how your body reacts with the altitude and cold.

Also, solo trip to Larkey peak will have on the spot, trip schedule customization and modification as per the condition & your interest.

But, climbing solo to the summit of Larkey will be little expensive than group join climbing trip to Larkey peak. As a solo tripper, you are paying for your guide, porter, support team and equipment all alone.

Altitude profile for Larkey peak Climbing

There are 2 options for Larkey peak climbing route. One route goes from the Annapurna circuit side and another goes from starting point of Manaslu circuit trekking trail.

If you want to trek from APC circuit trail side, route to Larkey peak the altitude profile will be challenging, as the number of days for peak climbing will be shorter and hence you will not get more time to acclimatize.

In case of starting trekking from Manaslu circuit trekking trail, multiple number of days for hiking in route of Manaslu Tsum valley circuit trail will automatically help you to acclimatize properly. By the time you start the trek will be 700 meters and before you start climbing to Larkey peak you will hit the curve climax at 5106 meters at Larkey peak.

Peak climbing in December

Larkey pass trekking is a difficult thing to do in December. Sometimes in the month of December the pass closes. The snowfall and Larkey pass being the longest pass, which demands trekkers to walk over the fresh glacier is not easy in December.

In the same way, Larkey peak climbing is not recommended in December.

As this peak – Larkey is in the restricted region peak and it has very basic accommodation and service along the route. Larkey peak climbing is not recommended, unless you want it for your extreme adventure. However, peak climbing in December will be outstandingly technical and a high level challenge for mountaineering in Nepal.

Itinerary

Climbers climbing to Larkey Peak have to follow the same trail of trekking trail of Manaslu circuit trekking trail (Manaslu is 8th highest Peak of the world) i.e. Mount Manaslu. The trail is trending thing to do in Nepal trekking.

Although the trail is challenging the beautiful views of mountains and diverse landscapes will give you instinct to be happy against the challenge.

During Larkey peak climbing; you will be offered to explore the wide mountain ranges, diverse landscapes, waterfalls, local wilderness, flora & fauna and the culture and tradition of local community. Waking up every day with the view of rich natural beauties will surely make your trekking or climbing experience full of happier and positive vibes.

Cost for Larkey peak Climbing

Larkey peak is a restricted region peak in Nepal. As the peak lies in the restricted trail of Nepal, the cost for peak climbing permit, climbing and trekking guide cost, porter and support staff will determine the Larkey peak climbing price.

Cost for Climbing Larkey peak will also depend on the itinerary for climbing. If you choose to trek form Dharapani the cost for Larkey peak will be cheaper as the number of days before summit of Larkey peak is less than peak climbing trip starting from Soti Khola.

Level of service, total cost inclusion and exclusion, number of climber in the trip and peak climbing in comfort or luxury will also determine the cost of climbing. Nothing is impossible even though this trip is to the mountain of special management area of Nepal government.

Nepalgram will help you to do it, if you dream of any level of service for Larkey peak climbing.

Highlights

From the summit to the trekking in the low lands of Manaslu circuit trekking trail or Annapurna circuit trekking trail – Larkey peak has lot to explore. The mountains, people in the region, culture of people, trekking trail, accommodation on the trail, landscape, amazing people and wildlife on route to Larkey peak climbing point are amazing part of Larkey peak for your lifetime experience memory.

As the trekking trail from Soti khola side lies inside the restricted region of Nepal, cultural and traditional aspect of people living by the trail of Manaslu circuit is overwhelming. Narrow river valley in the beginning of the trekking will open broader towards the base camp of Larkey peak, to amaze your trip to the summit of larkey peak.

Once you get to samagaun and samdo village, people, monastery, local houses, village are interesting. Glacial lake and the range of Manaslu will be beautiful and mesmerizing.

Visit to Pungen monastery right at the lap of Himlung or horn like shape of Manaslu summit is interesting. Whereas the summit views of Larkey peak with closeness t Mt Manaslu, view of Mt Manaslu north face, Lakes near Bhimtang village and the top view of glacier is, awful.

Getting close to the glaciers on ground is equally interesting as closeness of northern summit of eight highest mountain of the world, Mt Manaslu.