Rupina La Pass Trek Highlight
- Non-technical pass above 4,700 m
- Ethnic villages including Barpak having more than 1,200 households
- View of Langtang Himal (7,234 m), Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Manaslu (8,163 m) and Annapurna (8,091 m) Himalayan ranges
- Close up vistas of Buddha Himal (6,692 m), Gorkha Himal (5,532 m), Himalchulil (7,893 m) and Peak 29 or Ngadi Chuli (7,871 m) and many more
- Less frequented trails although opened in 1991
- Camping and teahouse trekking
- Fully customizable to Tsum Valley trek or Larkya La Pass trek
- Accessible throughout the year
Opened from 1991, Rupina La Pass Trek lies in Manaslu region of Gorkha district. Rupina La Pass (4,720 m) is one of the highest pass of Manaslu region trek that connects Tsum Valley and Barpak Village. Although it does not require climbing gears, Rupina La Pass is one of the challenging trekking in Nepal.
The amazing vistas of snow-capped peaks of Langtang Himal (7,234 m), Ganesh Himal (7,422 m), Manaslu (8,163 m) and Annapurna (8,091 m) regions are seen. The close view of Buddha Himal (6,692 m), Gorkha Himal (5,532 m), Himalchulil (7,893 m) and Peak 29 or Ngadi Chuli (7,871 m) makes this trek more memorable.
This trek rewards you with the Budhi Gandaki River Valley, sparse to dense settlement areas, cultivated lands, pasture lands and green forests. The ethnic villages populated by mixed communities let you know about their lifestyle, culture and tradition. Barpak Village is one of the highlights of this region. It is the largest village having more than 1,200 households in it.
The major inhabitants of this village are Gurung, Ghale, Sunar, Pariyar and many more. Most of the males of this village are employed in the British and Indian Armies. You might meet some Gurkhas during Rupina La Pass trek. It is one of the recognized homestay sites of Nepal.
The Gorkha Earthquake 2015 destroyed this village as it was the epicenter to this devastating quake. Although it was closed for the International trekkers for some years, now tourists are welcomed to this amazing village.
Although there is not any conservation area or national park in this route, you can see a perfect biodiversity. The local vegetation, birds and animals make this Nepal Trekking trip more of fun and lifelong experiences.
RupinaLa Pass Trek Itinerary
Rupina La Pass trek itinerary depends upon the route you want to follow. If you begin this trek right from Barpak, you can do this within a week. You can reach Barpak by driving in about 9/10 hours from Kathmandu.
To begin it from Aarughat, the proposed itinerary differs as it becomes a bit longer. If you combine Tsum Valley trek in Rupina La Pass trek itinerary, you need a week more to the given one.
Likewise, you can also do this trek with Larkya La Pass trek ending at Besisahar, the gateway to Annapurna Circuit trek. For this, you need another week to walk past Manaslu Conservation Area Project and Annapurna Conservation Area Project.
It means, This Nepal trek itinerary can be customize according to your holiday and desire to visit. Therefore, first, you be sure how long and which route you want to follow. Leave the rest matter upon Nepal Trekking Routes. We guarantee the best Nepal trekking package at the most reasonable cost.
RupinaLa Pass Trek Cost
Rupina La Pass trek cost depends upon the route, duration, mode of transportation, food and accommodation services you use during the trip. If you do only Rupina La trek, it is much cheaper as it needs only TIMS Card.
Food and accommodation services you find in this trek are not as costly as that of Annapurna Circuit trek or Everest Base Camp trek. It is a combination of tea house and camping trekking in Nepal. The foods and accommodation charges are quite low comparing with other region like Manaslu Circuit trek.
But, you have to pay a little higher to the crew members as they are required for camping trekking. You will spend two nights at the campsites between Jarang and Barpak villages. You don’t have to use any domestic flights to begin or end the trek as well. It means, you don’t have to spend a high amount for buying flight tickets.
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RupinaLa Pass Trek Difficulty
RupinaLa Pass trek difficulty is consider to be moderately challenging. The route between Jarang to Rupina La Phedi is a bit more challenging as it is less frequented. Similarly, you have to cross Rupina La Pass (4,720 m). Although it is non-technical, you need to climb a steep rocky trail for about 5/6 hours.
Altitude sickness may be a little problem during this Nepal trekking. However, you can overcome this by following some simple precautions. Have enough water, food and sleep including rest in the middle of the trek. Take health aid box in your backpack. Last but not the least, don’t forget to walk close to the team leader and share any problems with him.
The Rest of the other sections of the trek are well maintain and comfortable. Generally, you have to walk for about 5/6 hours every day along Manaslu Circuit trek route. Except for a couple of days, you find tea houses or lodges for food and accommodation facilities. You can find a good variety of food including the typical Nepali daalbhat.
The people of this region are helpful and cooperative to the national and international trekkers as well. They share the interesting part of their history with you, but you must respect their culture and tradition.
Although you should cross a pass above 4,700 m, it is non-technical requiring no climbing gears. That means, Rupina La Pass trek difficulty has been beat by the beginner trekker as well. But you must be physically fit and mentally determine to face a little challenge.
RupinaLa Pass Trek Map
Rupina La Pass trek map begins from either the historical Gorkha Bazar or Aarughat, Manaslu trek route. Most of the itineraries have been made with the Gorkha Bazar beginning, but we have begun from Manaslu Circuit trek route.
Rupina La Pass trek route begins from Machha Khola where you reach by driving from Kathmandu. You can also begin from Aarughat, but to customize the trek itinerary and cost as well, we have done so.
From Machha Khola, you go through Dobhan, Philim and Nyak Village to reach Jarang across Jhong Kharka. Next day, you cross Rupina La Pass (4,720 m) and reach Rupina La Phedi for the night station.
From the bottom of Rupina La Pass, you go across Gai Kharka to reach Barpak. Barpak is also a highlight of Rupina La Pass. Spending an extra day there, you trek up to Baluwa. Finally, you drive from Baluwa to Kathmandu in a public bus or private jeep. In this way, Rupina La Pass trek map begins from and ends at Kathmandu.
