Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu
Upon your arrival in Kathmandu, we will greet you at the airport and accompany you to the Hotel. There will be time to rest and take in this vibrant city's energy. O/N in kathmandu.
Day 02 Kathmandu: sightseeing and trek preparation
The day will start with a guided tour of Kathmandu's historical and spiritual attractions; including the historic Durbar Square, the sacred Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the famous 'Monkey Temple' (Swayambunath) and Buddha Nath, one of the largest stupa in the world. In the afternoon there will be pre-trip discussion where you can meet your trek leader and other team members, as well as ask any questions you may have about the upcoming adventure.O/N In kathmandu.
Day 03 Katmandu to Nepalgunj - Flight to Nepalgunj in south-western Nepal and overnight here.
Day 04 Nepalgunj to Jumla by flight and trek to Chotichour - About 1:30 hrs flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla, on the banks of river Tila. After meeting the trekking crew, start the trek and camp at Chotichour.
Day 05 Chotichour to Napakhona (3,000 m) - A day of steady of steady climbing through small villages dotting the landscape: Kunigon, Gothigoan, Munigoan. Stop for lunch and then trek along the river to Napakhona, a small Buddhist settlement.
Day 06 Napaknona to Chaurikot (3,000 m) - Trek through birch and sliver fire forest to Chaurikot. Scenic views of Patrasi and Jagadu Himal are visible to the north.
Day 07 Chaurikot to Bheri River side - Hear the roar of mighty Bheri flowing down below and above are the Kagmara ranges in the west. Pass villages inhabited by blacksmiths and tailors.
Day 08 Bheri River Side to Gharpung Khola - Climb gradually through lots of thorn bushes. See hanging Glacier Peak.
Day 09 Start the trek following the river upstream - We finally cross the river by a small wooden bridge over huge rocks. This is Impeyan pheasant country and just above us is the kagmara peak (5,880 m)
Day 10 Follow the Garpung Khola - The trail becomes steeper and comes to a rocky area. The Himalayan mouse can be spotted here.
Day 11 The climbs become very strenuous now until a pass at an altitude of 4,850 m. Descend following the river and camp in the grassy spot.
Day 12 Pungmo (3,050 m) - Follow a trail parallel to Dorjam Khola
and soon cross it. Re-inter civilization as Yak herds from near by Tibetan settlements can be seen. The area is covered in Junper Birch and Apple trees.
Day 13 Pungmo - Phosundo Lake (3,600 m) - Following Dorjam Khola, again climb to sumduwa, where there are the headquarters of Shey-phoksundo National Park. Show our trekking permits to the authorities there. Then proceed to the ice- cold, turquoise blue lake itself. Big red and yellow arid mountains subtend the lake.
Day 14 Phosundo Lake - Rest to admire the beauty of this great lake. Visit near by villages inhabited by bon and Buddhist settlers.
Day 15 Phoksundo Lake - Bagala Pass (5,090 m) - Go to the east through the dense forest until a clearing with some villages in it. Proceeding north-east comes to narrow valley and make camp here.
Day 16 Bagala Pass - Numla Pass base camp (5,190 m) - The narrow valley becomes wider and is surrounded by big glaciers and blade-shaped rock cliffs. Enjoy incredible views of the Kanjiroba massif to the west. Descend to poyon Khola (4,450 m) and proceed on to the next pass, which shall be crossed the next day. This is blue sheep country.
Day 17 Numla Pass BC - Dho Tarap - Ascend to the top of the Numla Pass which opens to a beautiful valley of upper tarap. Proceed on to the village of Dho Tarap and camp near the river.
Day 18 Dho Tarap: Rest this is major encounter with the Dolpo people.
Day 19 Follow the tarap Khola as the valley narrows and deep gorges dotted with caves appear. Camping for the night in one of the biggest cave possibly.
Day 20 To Lahini - Although the distance is short to Lahini it's the most difficult part of trek. Descend to a canyon, the trail normally washed out.
Day 21 Lahin - Tarakot (2,400 m) - Come to a wide valley. This is musk deer country laskap Khola joins here the Tarap Khola. Climb up a Kamigoan,(2950m) the winter residence of the Dho Tarap people. Proceed on to Thankot at the confluence of the Tarap and Baglung Khola.
Day 22 Tarakot - Dunai (2,150 m) - Continue along the Baglung Khola and across the bridge to reach laban and proceed to Dabung.
Day 23 Dunai - Jhupal - Short walk to Jhupal and flight to Nepalgunj the next day.
Day 24 Fly from Jhupal to Nepalgunj.
Day 25 Fly from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu .
Day 26 Till Departure you'll free then transfer to airport
Note: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. All our treks can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.
Price Includes:
1. Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (4 nights)
3. Kathmandu City Tours inclusive tour guide, private car/van/bus.
3. Full board meal during camping, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
4. Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide fully water proof two men tents, dining tents, kitchen gears, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent etc.)
5. A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek., a cook, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine.
6. All special trekking permits & fees.
8. Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
9. All our government taxes.
10. Tourist service charge, vat.
11. Official expanse.
Price Excludes:
1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).( we can provide travel insurance during your stay in Nepal)
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue.You will require 2 passport size photos.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking Equipments.
7. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.
8. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.
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