Larkya La Pass to Dharapani on the Manaslu Circuit covers 2 stages, via Bimthang. It goes from about 5,106 m to about 1,860 m, a net descent of roughly 3,250 m. Total walking time is about 9 to 12 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Larkya La Pass, about 5,106 m
- End: Dharapani, about 1,860 m
- Change: a net descent of roughly 3,250 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 9 to 12 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: hard
Stage by stage
- Larkya La Pass to Bimthang: 4 to 5 hours down (hard)
- Bimthang to Dharapani: 5 to 7 hours (moderate)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Bimthang. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 5,106 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Dharapani to Larkya La Pass is the same route in reverse and means a net climb, so allow more time than the walk down.
Common questions
- How long is Larkya La Pass to Dharapani? Total walking time is about 9 to 12 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Larkya La Pass to Dharapani? The route passes Bimthang.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Manaslu Circuit guides.
