Day:
01 Arriving into Kathmandu
Namaste and welcome to Nepal, You'll be met and assisted
at the airport by our local representatives who will
arrange your transfer and check in to your hotel.
Day: 02 Kathmandu and Valley
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized
sightseeing tour visiting Bodhnath Stupa & Swoyam,bhu
Nath Stupa. Here we may observe Buddhist monks in prayer
in the monasteries surrounding the Stupa. where we can
visit the surrounding monasteries and perhaps watch
the monks as they chant their daily mantras. In addition,
we visit Pashupatinath, the most famous Hindu temple
in the country, located on the banks of the holy Bagmati
River. Here we will see Hindu holymen (or Sadhus), pilgrims
bathing and, occasionally, funeral pyres burning on
the ghats. In the evening, you will be supplied with
your trek packs and final departure details for tomorrow.
Day 3 : Kathmandu
- Gorkha
Drive approximately 4-5 hours to reach Gorkha. In the
afternoon sightseeing around Gorkha bazaar and the palace
of Gorkha King where firstly brave Gorkha solidiers
originated.
Day 4 : Gorkha
- Kanchowk (956 M.) 6-7 HRS
The trail separates from here north-east toward Budhi
Gandaki river. We follow the right trail toward Khanchowk
bazaar for the night halt. Khanchowk commands good view
of Gorkha himal.
Day 5 : Khanchowk
- Arughat (530 m.) 5-6 HRS
Continue on to Arukot. The trek today involved little
bit of up and little bit of down toward Budhi Gandaki.
Arughat is the largest village of this river basin.
Day 6 : Arughat
- Seti Khola (750 M.) 6-7 HRS.
Follow the river Budhi Gandaki toward its point of origin.
We pass the village of Morder and Simre to reach Arkhat
river. After Arkhat we ascend slowly toward Kyoropani.
Camp today near the confluence of Seti river - an ideal
place to take a fresh water bath.
Day 7 : Seti
Khola - Machha Khola (890 M.) 6-7 HRS.
The trail descends slowly until you climb again to mountain
ridge to Almara. Pass the forest trail to arrive at
Riden Gaon. The valley here cuts into another side of
the river to enter Budhi Gandaki. At Lambesi, the trail
follows down to the sandy river bed of Budhi Gandaki.
Camp tonight at Machha river.
Day 8 : Machha
Khola - Jagat (1350 M.) 6-7 hrs.
Cross Machha river and head upstream along the river's
edge. After crossing Khola besi, there is a hot spring
called "Tatopani". The trail follows forested
area after this toward Doban. Below Doban, there is
a huge rapid at Budhi Gandaki. As the elevation increases,
the rapids and the scenery undergoes a complete trasformation.
At Jagat, there is a police check-post where your trekking
permit will be checked.
Day 9 : Jagat
- Ngyak (2300 M.) 7-8 hrs.
Descend to the riverbed again. After crossing the river,
ascend to a terraced hill of Saguleri. Sringi Himal
(7177 m.) can be seen from here. At Ghatte river, cross
the river Budhi Gandaki to continue toward Sirish Gaon.
Gandaki valley narrows from herewith soaring precipitous
walls.
Day 10 : Ngyak
Free for the local excursions.
Day 11 : Ngyak
- Ghap (2095 M.) 6-7 hrs
Follow the trail upstream of Deng River - a tiny village
of 4 houses. We walk through a newly built rock tunnel
from here, thus avoiding the traditional steep climb.
At Ghap, the Tibetan culture begins with Mani stones
and chortens all around.
Day 12 : Ghap
- Lho Gaon (3150 M.) 5-6 hrs.
Cross the wooden bridge over Budhi Gandaki to follow
the path lined with houses interspersed with cultivated
fields. At Namru, there is a police check post again.
After Namru, across the Hinan river originating from
Linda Glacier and continue on to Sho. Naike peak, Manaslu
north (9774 m.) and Manaslu (8150 m.) is visible from
here. Camp near a spring at Lho gaon - a small village.
Day 13 : Lho
Gaon - Sama Gompa (3500 M.) 4-5 hrs.
Pass the stone gate and long Mani stone wall of the
village after Lho with full view of Peak 29 ahead. You
can make a side excursion to Pungen Glacier from here
to get a very close up view of Manaslu. Follow the lateral
moraine of Pungen Glacier toward Sama. From the village
of Sama, it takes another 20 minutes to reach Sama Gompa
for night halt.
Day 14 : Sama
Gompa - Samdo (4000 M.) 3-4 hrs.
Trek along the level table land and skirt around the
ridge like lateral moraine heading to Karmo Kharka and
Kermo Maman. Climb a terraced hill on the opposite bank
of Budhi Gandaki from here toward a most remote permanent
settlement - Samdo. Here amid the most sever condition
of nature live some 200 villagers in forty houses check-by-jowl.
Camp tonight here.
Day 15 : Samdo
Free day for local excursion.
Day 16 : Samdo - Guest House
(4450 M.) 5-6 hrs.
Descend a mountain path from Samdo and until you cross
Gyala Khola. Ascend again to the ridge overlooking the
remains of a thriving Lyarke bazaar. Cross two small
streams before Larke Glacier appears before you. Ascend
from here to stirringly built buildings called "Guest
House".
Day 17 : Guest
House - Larke Phedi (4450 M.) 5-6 hrs.
Early morning tea and prepare for the pass. Climb slowly
toward Cho Canda and continue on to further ascending
steep uphill heading to Larkya la (5135 m.). Magnificent
view of Himlung Himal (7126 m.), Cheo Himal, Gyaij Kang,
Kang Guru (7010 m.) and Annapurna II are visible from
here. It is steep descent again on the other side of
the pass covered with full of snow. Tired & exhausted
camp at the foot of Larke pass called Phedi.
Day 18 : Larke
Phedi - Karche (2785 M.) 6-7 hrs.
Descend again to Larcia and to a hill called Pangal.
Excellent view in the background from here. At Tangbuche,
you descend again toward Bimtang. Climb the lateral
moraine for a while until moraine ends to a riverbed.
Descend again through Rhododendron forests to Hompak
toward cultivated field to arrive at Karche for the
night halt.
Day 19 : Karche
- Dharapani (91943M.) 6-7 hrs.
Ascend through the paddy fields toward Karche La. From
the pass the track descends through numerous fields
to Tillije. Cross Dudhkhola from here to reach Thonje
check post. You will join Marshyangdi valley from here.
Camp to night at Dharapani.
Day 20 : Dharapani
- Chamche (1433 M.) 5-6 hrs.
Follow the trail down stream of Marshyangdi river, passing
through the scattered villages to reach Chamche village
for overnight camping..
Day 21 : Chamche
- Ngarri(846 M.) 7-8 hrs.
Ascend gently to Bahun Danda until descend again to
Nagatti for the overnight halt.
Day 22 : Ngatti
- Besi Sahar (823 M.) 6-7 hrs.
The trail runs gently down stream of the river passing
the village of Bhulbhule. Camp at Besi Sahar.
Day 23 : Besi
Sahar - Dumre / Kathmandu
After early breakfast, drive for about 7-8 hours back
to Kathmandu.
Day 24 At Leisure in Kathmandu.
O/N Kathmandu Hotel.
An opportunity to relax and reflect on your adventures
and to complete any sightseeing and last minute shopping.
We will also organize an optional flight over Mt. Everest
($130 US) or an optional biking trip around the Kathmandu
Valley. Later this evening we'll all meet up for a group
farewell Nepali food with typical dance.
Day 25: Departure
with warm Good Bye.
Today is free to relax until departure or to commence
any additional trips or activities you may have booked.
If departing, you will transferred to the International
Airport in time for your return flight home. |