Rubinala trek or Rubinala pass, trekking route is between Ganesh Himal, Boudha Himal, Manaslu and Annapurna, Langtang range. Rubinala Pass trekking is one of the best adventure trekking routes in Nepal. With stress the Mt Manaslu, Mt. Manaslu 8163m is 8th highest mountain peak in world. The history of trekking & Expedition of this mountain has started when Japanese Expedition climbed Mt. Manaslu in 1956. It is officially open on 1991 for trekkers. it most follow the Daraudi River and Budi-Gandaki, from the sub-tropical forest to the dry Tibetan zone. Rupina La pass is situate 4900m high. This trek offers the visitors outstanding views, out of 14 highest peaks and views of Mt Boudha Himal, Mt Ganesh Himal, Mt Shringkee Himal. The visitors can see panoramic views and magnificent peaks, meet real Tibetan people and Tibetan culture, and the Gurung village of Barpak Laprak during the trekking. and less toursitic, This trek starts from two points, one from Gorkha District and the second one from Barpak towards Pusu hill. And join manaslu trail in Nyak Phedi or Pewa towards cross Larke Pass (5140m) ends in Dharapani, after joining the Annapurna region. and if descend towards Kathmandu it will ends in Machhakhola,

The region is rich on flora, fauna & culture with different experience of low to high altitude. Naturally this region has waterfalls, lakes, beautiful ethnic villages, beautiful Mountain views with green hills & landscape. The region has various Monasteries, Mani walls, Chortens and many other religious landmarks temples & more. The trekking Route follows the classic trading route along Budhi Gandaki River. On the route of Rubinala Pass you cross ethnic villages of Gorkha which provides hidden culture of Nepal.

TRIP FACTS

Start trek from Barpak district of gorkha and end in Annapurna region Beshisahar,

Area: Rubinala pass 4790m, Manaslu, Religion Buddhist,

Trip Type: Camping in tent and Tea House/Lodge,

Transportation: Drive In/Out

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Day 01. Arrive Kathmandu - - International Airport, 30 minutes drive, Elevation: 1350m,

we pick up you at airport to hotel. O/N Hotel with B&B

Day 02. Kathmandu Valley, - Sight seeing

sightseeing, Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar square, Pashupatinath, Boudha Stupa, Back to Hotel, O/N same hotel with BB,

Day 03. Kathmandu- Barpak - 8/9hrs drive, 1900m,

departure early morning after breakfast, 176km Kathmandu to Barpak, but drive bombing road after new Sanghu, it's means 45km, Barpak is a big village of Gurung and Ghale ethnic where living, the house are build by joining each other with neighbor houses, view of Boudha Himal, O/N Lodge

Day 04. Trek Barpak to Wamche Kharka - Pusu Hill, 5/6hrs walk. 3000m, 3100m

Trek from Barpak to Wamche Kharka or Danda, near Tarra kang: The trail is step by step climbing till 3400m, with a view point green forest and Boudha Himal towards Rubinala, O/N Camp in tent,

Day 05. Trek Wamche to Barpak Roshai Kharka - 6/7hrs walk, 3320m

walk inside the dense forest of sup pine rhododendron and Bamboos with nice panoramas, the trail is little step climb up and straight with trees roots and muddy trail, and passing the many cow and sheep shelters, catch the trail to left and leave right trail of laprak lake,
O/N Camp in tent,

Day 06. Trek Roshai Kharka to Rupinala High Camp - 6hrs walk, 3900m

Trek by crossing a river inside the sup pine forest, leave left trail of Dudh Pokhari (Lake) and turn catch to right trail ascend to the High camp. O/N Camp in tent,

Day 07. Trek Rupinala High Camp to Boudha Himal Base Camp/Israel Camp - 6/7hrs walk, 4900m, 3900m,

A big day of this adventure! So early morning start to reach the highest point of this trek leading to a steep climb on narrow ill defined trail with rocks and moraine with great views of Manaslu range including Boudha-Himal at close distance. After a tough climb for an hour reaching Rubina-la top at 4900 meters. The highest spot of this adventure the top a small rocky spot where it can be covered in snow and ice sometimes, which makes it more adventurous and challenging to walk on this narrow path. After a careful walk downhill with stunning views of Boudha Himal 6,672m and Rani peak (Lidani peak) at 6693m, then the trail winds for an hour to reach Israel base camp on the eastern or other side of Rubina-la pass. O/N Camp in tent,

Day 08. Trek Boudha Himal BC to Jungle Nyak Kharka - 6hrs walk. 3200m

Trek from Boudha Himal BC to Jungle Nyak Kharka, today is easy walk with views landscap, We descend crossing the Boudha Himal glacier and catch a left trail, inside an oak and bamboo forest to Nyak Kharka. There is a flat ground and we have lunch. Then the way is straight up and ascend to Kharka. O/N Camp in tent

Day 09. Trek Nyak Kharka to Nyak village - 6hrs walk, 1920m

Trek inside the pine forest on a slop hill. There are two trails but both are the same, for animals like cows. Villagers use to go there in June, July up to the bottom of the Boudha Himal. We descend to Nyak Village, O/N Camp in tent

Day 10. Trek Nyak village to Ghab - 7hrs walk. 2150m

Trek from Nyak to Ghab We descend to Pewa and ascend towards Deng in edge of budi gandaki and to phihi village and again cross Budhi Gandaki river, finally reach Ghab, O/N Guest House,

Day 11. Trek Ghap to Lho Gaun - 6hrs walk, 3180m,

Trek following Budhi Gandaki River, then crossing this river through small farm villages and cultivated farm fields of barley, wheat and millets to reach at Numrung village with first close views of Mt. Manaslu North Face and adjoining peaks. Walk continues passing few villages of Banjham, Lhi and Sho, then as altitude gains with an hour up to Shrip village to Lo Gaun in nice cozy lodge. O/N Guest house

Day 12. Trek Lho to Samagaun - 4hrs walk, 3350m,

Trek from Lho to Sama Gaun, After Lo Goan tree lines fades only for few short juniper bushes and some willow trees, walk leads on nice path with views of peaks and finally the day ends at Samagaun following Shayla Village. From there we can admire most beautiful sceneries and ascent to cross a bridge. Then we can see Samagaun on flat plate form. O/N guest house

Day 13. Trek Samagaun to Samdo - 4h walk, 3875m

Today walk leads to last village of Manaslu area at Samdo which lies close on route Tibet border, the villagers of this area have long history of salt trading with Tibet, the trade still continues and can find many Chinese goods around the village shops and stores. O/N Guest house

Day 14. Trek Samdo to Dharamshala - 4/5hrs walk, 4475m.

A short day walk to Larkya phedi or it call Dharmasala, after a nice overnight at Samdo village, morning walk leads towards more dry and barren country. As the altitude gains slowly with few short ups and downs then completing the morning walk at Larkya phedi, means base of the hill or pass with afternoon free to relax or short walks. This day is an altitude trail, but nice view points during the walking hours. O/N Guest house

Day 15. Trek Dharamsala to Bimthang - 7/9h walk. 5415M to 3590m

This is a special day to do strugle walk to the highest point of this trip. Larkya La Pass 5106m. In bad weather and snow the walk could be quite challenging and trouble for cross the pass. have to walk slow in same rythem and cross before afternoon so you need to wake up and leave quite early morning. if you walk steadily you can successfully. Today stunning views will witness once stand at the pass makes the trip more enlightened. You catch views of Himlung 7126m near Kang Guru 6981m and Annapurna Range. and after pass descend for around 4 hours walk towards Bhimtang, and on descending will get views of huge icefalls and mountains in all directions, and Pongkar Lake between Pongkar and Salpu Glaciers. O/N Guest house

Day 16. Trek Bhimtang to Tilje village - 5/6hrs walk, 2250m

This is final day will be walking on the trails of Manaslu region. On climbing downhill, you will walk through the lush forests flora and fauna including rhododendron bushes.
Walk back across the Dudh Khola to Karche for lunch. In the next hour will see many signs of glacial flood with tree trunks smashed and banks undermined, the track becoming quite rough. And the trail drops to ethinc Gurung village.
The valley becomes more agricultural and lush as you passes fields and copses of oak and rhododendron, will continue stroll towards Tilje Village, O/N Guest house

Day 17. Trek Tilje to Kathmandu - 1hrs walk, 7/8hrs drive, 1050m

Tilje to Dharapani 1 hour walk and will take a jeep from Dharapani to kathmandu. back to Kathmandu. drive to Besisahar edge of Marshyangdi river and join in mugling prithvi high way towards Kathmandu, O/N Same hotel with BB

Day 18. Free day - Kathmandu

walk on street and buy souvenir back Hotel, and manage your luggage, O/N same hotel,

Day 19. Final Departure - to Kathmandu International airport

from hotel we drop you to airport by our private vehicle according to your flight schedule,

COST INCLUDES: -

• 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu with BB
• Manaslu special permits fees and Annapurna fees.
• Full board meal during the trek (Breakfast, Lunch & dinner),
• One experienced Guide
• Staff: necessary porters
• Local transportation Airport – Hotel – Airport
• transport-Kathmandu -
Barpak village/ Dharapani- Beshisahar- Kathmandu,and Staff transport
• Life and medical insurance for Nepali staff
• Trekking allowance, food allowance for trekking staff
• Camping tents, mattress, cook and assist staffs, kitchen equipment, toilet tent
• Government tax
• my service charge

COST EXCLUDES: -

• Personal equipment during the trekking
• Personal Insurance for travel to Nepal
• Entry fee for Monastery,
• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu
• Emergency Rescue evacuation if required (Helicopter)
• Personal expenses
• Bar bills, mineral water and single rooms during the Guest house trip
• Phone calls, laundry
• Tips for guide & porter