Rupina La Pass Trek – Camping Adventure in the Manaslu Region

The Rupina La Pass Trek is a challenging and rewarding Himalayan adventure in Gorkha District, Nepal. Reaching approximately 4,720 meters, this remote route crosses the southern Himalayan foothills and high mountain terrain before descending into the Budhi Gandaki Valley in the Manaslu region. Far from the busy trekking trails, it offers a genuine wilderness experience with rugged landscapes, traditional villages, alpine pastures, and spectacular mountain views.

  • Unexplored buddha himal high route.
  • Rupina la Pass 4,670m.
  • Many ethnic villages.
  • Cross the glacier at low altitude in Nepal .

Rupina La Pass Trek – Route, Camping, and Himalayan Landscapes

The Rupina La Pass Trek is a remote camping adventure in Nepal's Gorkha district, within the Manaslu region. Reaching approximately 4,720 meters, this challenging trek takes you through traditional Gurung villages, dense forests, alpine meadows, glacial streams, and rugged Himalayan landscapes. Away from Nepal's busy trekking routes, it offers an authentic wilderness experience with spectacular views of Manaslu, Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal, and Shringi Himal.

The journey typically begins around Gorkha or Barpak and continues through remote mountain terrain toward Rupina La Pass before descending into the Budhi Gandaki Valley. Since much of the route has no established teahouses, the trek requires organized camping with a dedicated crew, including guides, porters, and kitchen staff. Trekkers can enjoy freshly prepared meals and overnight stays in camps surrounded by the peaceful Himalayan wilderness.

The Rupina La Pass Trek offers a rewarding journey through Nepal’s remote Himalayan landscapes, combining spectacular mountain views, traditional Gurung villages, and peaceful wilderness camping. With its challenging trails, high mountain pass, and authentic cultural experiences, this trek is ideal for those seeking a quieter and more adventurous alternative to Nepal’s popular trekking routes.

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Itinerary

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Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, our local team warmly welcomes you at the airport. You will then be escorted to the hotel, where you can enjoy some well-deserved relaxation. The itinerary includes a briefing about the trek's progress and presentation, followed by leisure time. If you arrive in the morning, you'll have the entire day at your disposal. This can be used for rest or for those interested in exploring the surroundings freely. It's an ideal chance to experience Nepalese culture and indulge in the local culinary delights.

  • Transfer to hotel
  • Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in the hotel

Have breakfast, and then you have the whole day to explore the best Kathmandu Sightseeing spots with your guide. You can visit and explore one of the most famous Shiva temples, Pashupatinath, recognized as the monkey temple; Swyambhunath, the largest Stupa in the world, also called Boudhanath Stupa; and finally, the Royal Palace, Kathmandu Durbar Square. The next day, you will begin your Rupina La Pass Trek, so you have to check your equipment to make sure that you are ready for your adventure and climb. Have dinner and stay overnight in the same hotel in Kathmandu

  • Day tour
  • Final altitude: approximately 1,350m
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: one night in the hotel

We take the Private Jeep to Barpak, via a road along the Trisuli River with beautiful views of the Gorkha Himalayan range. Then, we continue in the Daraundi Khola valley to Baluwa. After Baluwa, the road is off-road up to Barpak. The beautiful view of Boudha Himal culminates at 6,672m. 

  • 7hrs of driving
  • Final altitude: approximately 1,900m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in a tent

After a warm breakfast, we ascend by a peaceful forest path until Pushu Danda, located at 3,000 m altitude. Our effort is rewarded with superb views of Buddha Himal (6,672m) and the various peaks of Ganesh Himal (7,100m). We then descend to Laprak, an authentic Gurung village. We sneak between the stone houses to join our hosts, who welcome us warmly.

  • 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 2,200m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in a lodge

Wake up early in the morning; we can observe the 180-degree Mountain View with a warm breakfast. Then, prepare and continue to Lamro Kharka on the ridge of Charchuri Himal through the dense forest of rhododendrons and pine.  The path is not so difficult, but we should carry enough water because it is very hard to find water on the way. Before reaching the camp we should climb up of 45 min. from the lamro kharka, we can view a beautiful Buddha Himal, Himchil peak in the west, and to the northeast the Ganesh Himal range and Shiringi Himal range. At night time we can observe in lower part many village are shining with very amazing electricity.

  • Approximately 5 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 3,300 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: night in a tent

Today we will wake up very to see a sunrise view. From here we can see a real sun rising, rising from the shoulder of Ganesh Himal. Then, after a warm breakfast, we will continue slightly up to momchee kharka, and from there, we will take the left side of the path for high camp. We will hike slightly up and down on an open hill until we reach the Rushi Kharka (the place where we will have lunch). From there, we will continue on Rhododendron, pine, and bamboo forest until the Misra Kharka (3300m). Before Misra kharka, we will cross the Daraundi Khola by a traditional wooden bridge, then the trail continues slightly up by following the Daraundi river to Samro wong. In the October season, we can meet a shepherd with many sheep and goats in this area. From there, we will ascent for 45 minutes to reach high camp.

  • Approximately 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 4,000 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in a tent

Then the trail continues slightly up by following the Daraundi River to Samro wong. In the October season, we can meet a shepherd with many sheep and goats in this area. From there we will ascent for 45 minutes to reach high camp.

  • 3  hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 4,200 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in the tent

Today is our special day. Before sunrise, after a warm breakfast, we will pack everything and continually ascend to the pass. Before the pass, the trails are full of luss rock, so we should be careful of the following rock. It will take 3 to 4 hours to reach the top. After reaching the top, you will be rewarded by the very beautiful scenic view of the mountain and the lie of a glacier in the low altitude of Nepal. The view from the top is amazing. A glacier of the Buddha Himal and Himchuli Himal, following from the middle of the pine forest in flat land is amazing. After enjoying this beautiful view, we will slowly descend to the rocky part for a half-hour and then descend to the grassland on the side of the Buddha Himal glacier. After reaching an open flat land, it is very important to walk in a group because it is possible to miss the way

  • Approximately 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 3,300 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in a tent

This day will be the very best day of this trek. With the sunrise and cold air, we will walk slightly down to Tharapuk through the left side of the Buddha Himal glacier. After crossing the Tharopuk, we walk inside the pine forest and cross the Chungling Khola river by a wooden bridge. Then, slightly ascent for 15 minutes to cross a huge glacier Himachali. It takes an hour to cross a glacier.  It is a moving glacier, so there is a higher chance of loss when there is a whiteout. Walking in a team is very necessary when you are crossing a glacier. After crossing the glacier, we will descend and walk in a beautiful flat grassland. In this region, we can see many shepherds. The trail is very nice in the Rhododendron forest, pain forest, and many herds plants. In this way, we slightly walk down by crossing some small river and rhododendron forest and we will reach an open grassland surrounding with big pine forest and beautiful hill and majestic Ganesh Himal in front and charchuri Himal and himchuli glacier in the west part, the place call Zhong kharka.

  • Approximately 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 3,300 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in a tent

Today will be our last day of camping in the wilderness and going back to civilization to Nyak Village. But reaching to the village it is not easy, trail in some part is not very good and many ways make my shepherd and animal. So, good navigation is very important to find the right trail. Until Jherang Kharka, we will walk in a small Rhododendron forest and there is a Dharamsala made for travelers and it is our lunch camp. From there, we will walk slightly down on an open hill slope, and one must be careful of following stones from the hill by animal-like, musk deer, sheep. Etc. Before reaching the Nyak, we have to climb up for an hour to the top of Nyak Dada. From there, we can observe Nyak village with many other villages, mountains, and the gateway of Hidden Tsum Valley, Lokpa village, and Tsum Valley Mountain. By a rough route, slowly, we will descend to reach Nyak. Nyak is a small Gurung community village, and there is some basic lodging for tourists.

  • Overnight in the hotel 
  • Approximately 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 2,200 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in the lodge

After a warm breakfast, we will descent in switch back way to nyakphedi and join a route to Manaslu circuit trek then cross budi Gandaki River  by  old bridge and somewhere the trail is not very good. Here on trail are very narrow we will meet many donkeys. Donkeys are use as transportation. The path is sometimes delicate (landslides). Crossing of humid forest, where we can also see some white monkeys (without any aggressiveness). On the way, we will see a beautiful and long waterfall of the Manaslu Region. We will climb Small Steep before reaching philim village. Here, we will have lunch and continue to cross the Budi Gandaki river by suspension bridge, then pass a  Beautiful typical ghatekhola and Sirdibas village. Also, the building in the middle of the village-like Kani gate and Main Street, and women working on the field is very impressive. Then slightly climbing up and down on the zigzag way we will reach to salleri village.  Salleri is a small, beautiful village made up of stone houses and paths inside the village.

  • Approximately 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 1,400 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in the lodge

This day will be very hot so, batter to start early in the morning. From Salleri, on the narrow trail, we will cross a suspension bridge with two beautiful waterfalls and enter a Jagat village. This is a small village made up of beautiful stone houses and also a checkpoint for the Manaslu trekking permit. Then, further, we will slightly descend to pass a cantilever bridge and cross many small settlements: Yaru Bagar, Thulo Dhunga, Shyauli Bhatti, and Dovan Village.  Again, we cross the river with a suspension bridge. We walk to Tatopani, where a hot spring springs from the cliff in several small waterfalls and walk continue between narrow hills until to reach khorlabesi and from there it takes one hour to reach Machhi Khola.

  • Approximately 6 hours of walking
  • Final altitude: approximately 1,400 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch – dinner
  • Accommodation: one night in the lodge

Today, the Last day of our trip, we took advantage of the landscape of rice paddies, crop fields, mountains, and the lifestyle of people. This morning, breakfast at the hotel, and then we will take our vehicles and leave for Kathmandu by a beautiful road. We cross landscapes made up of rice fields and traditional villages like Soti, Arkhet, Arughat, and Kathmandu. It takes seven 7hours of driving to reach Kathmandu.


  • Approximately 8 hours of driving
  • Final altitude: approximately 1,350 m
  • Meals: breakfast – lunch 
  • Accommodation: one night in the hotel

Free time depending on the departure time of your flight, and our representative will drop you at the airport, ending your journey in Nepal. We hope to be of service to you again. Thank you, and safe travels. 

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Included & Excluded

Included Points

Airport pick-up and drop : Airport - Hotel transfer – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
Accommodation in kathmandu : 3 nights sharing a twin bedroom at the hotel (3 Star category) in Kathmandu on a bed and breakfast basis.
Welcome dinner : One Welcome Dinner in a tourist standard restaurant in Kathmandu with the Office’s Staff.
Permits : All necessary paperwork: Trekking Permit including MCAP and special permit, TIMS Card, and conservation entry fee.
SPECIAL PERMIT : Rupina la restricted permit Rupina la pass
Staff insurance : Insurance for all involved Nepalese staff during the trek.
Map : Manaslu Region Trekking map.
Member transportation : Land Transportation: Kathmandu – Machha Khola and while returning Dharapani - Kathmandu (by reserved Jeep/bus, as per itinerary)
Member luggage : Up to 15 Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek, carried by porters.
Camping Equipment : All necessary camping equipment during the Rupina la trek
Foods and lodging : meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation on a sharing basis in a tea house/camp during the trek.
Guide : Government licensed Guide (English speaking) during the trek and sightseeing in the Kathmandu valley.
Porter : Porters (2 trekkers: 1 porter) during the trek.
Staff salary and allowance : All Nepalese staff and porters’ daily wages, salary, equipment, food, and clothing
Medical kit : Comprehensive Medical kit.

Excluded Points

International airfare : International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
Nepal visa fees : Nepal Visa fee is US$ 40 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 100).
Lunch and dinner : Lunch and dinner during the stay in Kathmandu (also in case of early return from Trekking than the scheduled itinerary).
Extra nights in kathmandu and pokhara : Extra nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu, In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
Insurance : Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical and emergency evacuation.
Personal expenses : Telephone calls, Internet, Toiletries, battery recharge, hot shower, laundry, soft drinks, beer, and any alcoholic beverages.
Personal equipment : Clothing, Packing Items or Bags, Personal Medical Kit, Personal Trekking Gears, etc.
Toiletries : Soaps, shampoos, toilet and tissue papers, toothpaste, and other items used to keep yourself clean.
Filming : Special Filming, Camera, and Drone permit fee.
Internet services : Internet facilities during the trek is not included.
Tips : Tips for Guide, porters, and staff.
Extra : Any other services or activities not mentioned in the itinerary. Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.

Trip Information

Details Rupina la Trek

From your arrival in Kathmandu until your departure, your guide plays a key role in the success of your trip and is responsible for managing the entire trekking team. Please feel free to ask questions at any time, respect the guide’s authority as team leader, and, most importantly, follow their advice.

In many cases, your guide will be the only English-speaking member of the team. While trekking in the mountains—especially at high altitude—the guide is fully responsible for the safety and well-being of the group. All instructions and guidance provided must be followed carefully. The safety and overall interests of the group always take priority, even when decisions may not align with individual preferences.

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Your Nepalese team may consist of several people, each with different responsibilities. They are:
  • The Guide Leader (Sirdar) is responsible for and the leader of the whole team and is treated with respect by all. Often, he has earned his position by starting as a porter and rising through the ranks.
  • The Assistant Guide:  actively helps clients under the leader’s direction and set camp. 
  • The Cook is responsible for all meals and is on a trek that doesn’t use lodges for meals. 
  • The kitchen boy is an assistant to the cook. ( camping trek )sets
  • The Porter is the load carrier for the trekking group. As Nepal is a mountain country with few roads, porters are employed to carry loads. Compliance with regulations and common courtesy dictates the maximum weight carried and the minimum wage paid. Porters are provided with gear based on the routes they follow and with insurance for alpine treks.

Each trekker is allotted the following maximum weights per person:
For Lodge (tea house) Accommodations:15 kg maximum;
Tent Camping: 22 kg maximum; Expeditions/summit ascents: 20 kg maximum. The porters are given a premium wage for carrying loads over 30 kg. 

Additionally, the Alpinist Club ensures that insurance is provided for the guide and porters. They are also equipped with specific gear for crossing high-altitude passes.

Accommodations in Kathmandu
In Kathmandu, you will be accommodated in a hotel. We use different hotels depending on availability. The two preferred hotels are:

  • Hotel Himalayan Suite: Located in the heart of Thamel, this hotel is ideal for walking the bustling streets of Kathmandu. The spacious rooms all have a bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. A fully equipped and active dining room is available for all meals, and the breakfast buffet offers a wide choice of foods. The hotel offers currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.
  • Sampada Garden: Located just 20 minutes on foot from Thamel and  Durbar Square, this hotel is convenient for exploring Kathmandu. The rooms have all the necessary comforts for your stay: air conditioning, a bathroom, and Wi-Fi. Breakfasts are served as a generous buffet. The hotel provides currency exchange, laundry services, and luggage storage.

Accommodation And Meals during the  Trek 

Lodge Accommodation: During the Rupina La Pass Trek, you will stay in comfortable mountain lodges, sharing twin-bed rooms in Barpak, Nayak, Salleri, and Machhakhola. All meals are freshly prepared by the lodge’s cooks and served in the communal dining room.

Camping Accommodation: On camping sections of the trek, accommodation is provided in two-person tents. Breakfasts and evening meals are prepared by our kitchen team or local lodge cooks and enjoyed in the mess tent. Lunch is served along the trail as hot or cold picnic-style meals, depending on the day’s walking distance and availability of water.

Here is a typical one-day menu: 

    • Breakfast: eggs, toast or chapati, or Tibetan bread or pancakes, butter/jam, tea or coffee
    • Lunch: a main course, tea, or coffee
    • Dinner: soup, main course, fruit (fresh or canned), tea or coffee. During the trek, tea or coffee is served with meals. Two cups per person are included. Apart from these included menus, other drinks and foodstuffs will be at your expense.
    • Water: We provide water purification tablets. We recommend bringing refillable bottles with purified water. Avoid buying mineral water due to its environmental impact.

    Physical level in Rupina La Pass  Trek
    This program is designed for those who exercise regularly, especially in endurance activities. You only need to carry a daypack with essentials. The trek lasts 10 days, with daily hikes of 6 to 7 hours and altitude changes between 400 m and 1,350 m. The Larkya Pass (5,150 m) often has snow later in the season.

    Preparation for the Trek
    Preparing for the trek requires several months of preparation, with 4- to 6-hour walks every weekend for stamina and participation in a sport that requires short periods of high exertion.

    Medical check-up
    Being in good health is essential to fully enjoying your Alpinist Club trip. If your last medical visit was more than four years ago, please get another general physical exam and tell your doctor the nature of your trip (climate, altitude, difficulty, etc.). The altitude also has the effect of reviving dental problems or other chronic pain, so getting a dental checkup is also prudent. If you are undertaking a high-altitude expedition, we advise you to consult a mountain medicine specialist.

    Acute Mountain Sickness
    This trip takes place at high altitudes, so some people may experience altitude-related discomforts like headaches, loss of appetite, and swelling of limbs. Most of these symptoms usually go away within a few days, but sometimes they can develop into a serious illness: pulmonary or cerebral edema. There are no preventive drugs for AMS. Diamox diuretic is often effective for symptomatic relief, but you should first check with your doctor to verify that it is not contraindicated for you. Think about it before you go.

    Safety During Rupina la Trek
    Safety has always been our top priority at Alpinist. Our team of expert guides is dedicated to leading a fun and successful climb while ensuring that safety remains uncompromised. We plan carefully, considering daily weather forecasts and paying diligent attention as we venture into high altitudes. Throughout the journey, we carry comprehensive medical kits, rescue equipment, and reliable radio and satellite communication gear.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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    The Rupina La Pass Trek is located in Gorkha District, Nepal, in the Manaslu region. It passes through remote mountain landscapes, traditional villages, forests, and alpine terrain.

    Rupina La Pass reaches approximately 4,720 meters (15,486 feet) above sea level.

    This is a challenging trek suitable for fit, experienced trekkers. The route includes steep ascents and descents, rugged trails, remote camping, and a high-altitude pass crossing.

    The duration depends on the chosen route, starting point, acclimatization requirements, and ending point. A customized itinerary can be arranged by Alpinist Club.

    Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are generally the best seasons because they often offer favorable trekking conditions and mountain views. Weather and snow conditions should be checked before departure.

    Yes. Much of the route has limited or no teahouse accommodation, so organized camping is generally required. The support crew sets up tents and prepares meals at suitable campsites.

    During the camping section, meals are prepared by the trekking kitchen team. Typical meals include rice, lentils, vegetables, noodles, soups, porridge, and other suitable trekking foods.

    Depending on the weather and visibility, trekkers may enjoy views of Manaslu, Himalchuli, Ganesh Himal, and Shringi Himal.

    Previous trekking experience is strongly recommended because the route is remote and physically demanding. Good fitness, suitable equipment, and proper acclimatization are essential.

    Yes. Reaching approximately 4,720 meters can cause altitude-related illness. A gradual ascent, appropriate acclimatization, awareness of symptoms, and a flexible itinerary are important. Anyone experiencing symptoms should inform the guide immediately.

    You should bring sturdy trekking boots, warm layered clothing, a waterproof jacket and trousers, a sleeping bag suitable for sub-zero temperatures, trekking poles, a headlamp, sunglasses, sunscreen, and personal essentials. Alpinist Club can provide a detailed packing list before departure.

    An experienced local guide is strongly recommended because the route is remote, trail conditions can change, and camping logistics require careful planning. Alpinist Club can organize guides and a supporting camping crew.

    Its appeal lies in the combination of remote trails, traditional villages, wilderness camping, alpine landscapes, and spectacular Himalayan scenery. It offers a less-crowded alternative to Nepal’s more established trekking routes.

    Yes, the route may be combined with sections of the Manaslu region, depending on the itinerary, trail conditions, available time, and permit requirements. Alpinist Club can advise on a suitable route