Rupina La Pass Trek was officially opened to tourists in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. This trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating as it involves circumnavigating Manaslu( 8163m), Peak 29 (7871m), Himal Chuli (7893m) and Boudha (6672m). Crossing the Rupina-La (4520m) pass would be quite challenging.
On your arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, you will be greeted with flower garlands/Khadas. Our representative will then take you to your hotel. If time prevails, you will visit office for paperwork. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for trip preparation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
You will drive along paved roads up to Tari Besi, alongside the banks of the Khani Khola, Trishuli River, and Thopal Khola. The journey offers picturesque views of green hills, flowing streams, farming terraces, villages, small markets, and mountain views. From Tari Besi, continue on a graveled path, crossing the Ankhu Khola to reach Arughat Bazaar. Then follow along the Budhi Gandaki River to Soti Khola. Stay overnight in a lodge.
The zigzag trail passes through forests, villages, streams, waterfalls, and green valley’s until you reach Lapu Besi, a village mainly inhabited by Bhotia people. Continue trekking to Machha Khola, a small market with a few shops and lodges. Stay overnight in a lodge.
Cross the Machha Khola and head upstream to the tiny village of Khorla Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani. After a challenging section, reach Doban and head towards Lauri. Cross the river on a suspension bridge and climb to the fields of Jagat. Stay overnight in a lodge.
Leaving Jagat, you trek through a gently ascending path until Surtibas following villages and terraces. Later the trail becomes a little bit difficult as you have to trek upward. While walking, you can relish the splendid views of mountains such as Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal and green hills. Stay overnight at camp.
This day you walk through dense forests with chances to see wild life such as bear, deer, and leopard and mountain birds. The trail is quite a gentle ascent and ocassionally, while passing through this area, you can see mountain views. Stay overnight at camp.
The trail moves gently upward crossing Rupinala pass (4720m.). Today, mountain views become clearer as you can enjoy the magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal and Shringi Himal. Stay overnight at camp.
After trekking uphill till Rupinala Bhanjyang you follow a descending path to Bhedi Odar. From Rupinala Bhanjyang, you can enjoy magnificent views of Boudha Himal, Manaslu Mountain, Himal Chuli, Ganesh Himal and Shringi Himal. Stay overnight at camp.
The early part of the trail is easy. To reach Bhedi Kharka you have to trek uphill passing through forests and green hills. Mountain views are easily captured along the way. Bhedi Kharka is also a grazing field. Stay overnight at camp.
Passing through forests covered mainly by bamboo you have to trek uphill until you reach Dudh Pokhari,. Dudh Pokhari is a pilgrimage site where many devotees gather at special periods round the year. Dudh Pokhari is the best view point of the entire trip as you can see panoramic views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna range and many other unnamed mountains and peaks. Stay overnight at camp.
This day you trek a gradually descending path until you reach your destination, passing through forests covered with bamboo, rhododendron, pine and other plants and shrubs. Ningala Ghari is a campsite surrounded by forests covered mainly by bamboos and green hills. Stay overnight at camp.
After walking gently downhill for a few minutes you begin to trek uphill until you reach Chyadi Danda. En route you walk through tranquil forests while saoking in mountain sceneries and villages at a far distance. Chyadi Danda is a ridge surrounded by forests and green hills. Stay overnight at camp.
To reach Tonje, you have to trek through sparse forests as the trail is filled with ups and downs. Tonje is a small village mainly inhabited by the Gurung ethnic group. Enjoy warm welcome by local people and witness a local cultural show. Stay overnight at camp.
You walk through villages and along a river bank. Duwar is a comparatively bigger village than Tonje and, here too, you will get to experience the traditional culture and customs of local people. Stay overnight at camp.
The trail today is quite easier as you trek along a leveled path passing terraces, villages, and suspension bridges while enjoying mountain views, green hills and a flowing river at a far distance. On the same day, drive from Besisahar to Kathmandu takes about 6 hours. It is a picturesque journey to get back to Kathmandu following Marshyangdi and Trishuli rivers with splendid views of green hills, mountains, farming terraces and villages on either side. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Free day in Kathmandu for shopping and recreation. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
As per your flight schedule, our airport representative will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your final departure.
a) Kathmandu
b) Trekking
Below is a list of equipment and clothing required for trekking. The necessity of these items depends on the type, altitude, timing and destination of trekking. Appropriate trekking gears are not only required for the comfort/pleasure of your trek but also to improve safety factor. Please have a look over these items in order to fully prepare and thoroughly enjoy the trekking.
General Items:
Daypack, Rucksack, Sleeping bag, Duffel bag, Walking Poles, walking boots, sandals, Toiletries (Soaps, Toilet papers, Sanitizers, toothpaste, tooth brush, etc.)
Clothing Items:
Thermal underwear, Down jacket, Shorts, Trekking trousers, Towels, Woolen gloves, Gaiters, Fleece jacket or Pullover, Wind/water proof jacket, Raincoat, Warm socks, buff
Sun-worn Items:
Sun hat, Sunglasses, Snow goggles, Sunscreen, Lip balm
Gadgets:
Headlamp, Flash light, Binoculars, Cameras (chargers and batteries),
Liquid/Snacks:
Water bottle/bladder, Water purification Iodine tablets, Energy bars and snacks
Medical Essentials:
First Aid Kit
Optional:
Altimeter, Compass, Binoculars, Books/magazines, GPS, Pocket knife, Candles (for lodges), Notebook with pencil/pen, etc
Additional items for camping trek:
Tent, Stove and fuel, Utensils for cooking, eating and drinking, sleeping mattresses
Note: We can also provide sleeping bag, down jacket, duffel bag, walking poles, and First Aid Kit in case if you don’t have one. These items are inclusive of total package price.
Johan William & Alphonsus Johannes
We did the Rupina La Trek with a Tremendous group. The guide, sherpa, cook and the porters were amazing. Thanks to them, the weather and the breathtaking scenery and walling the trek will be an everlasting experience. We want to thank their energy and especially the group for making this possible for us. We had a marvellous time.
Geoff and Marion Shepherd and family
I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed the trek which you organized for us. As we have three children we were a little concerned about how it would go and how they would cope. However, we were all very well taken care of. Our guide, Bijoy and, two porters, were all very friendly and helpful in every way. Initially our four year old was not pleased about having to be carried by someone she did not know,
