Itinerary in Detail | |
Day 01 | Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazaar (570m.) 7-8 hours. You drive along the Kathmandu-Pokhara Highway for the first part of the day then drive towards to Arughat Bazaar. It’s mostly a scenic drive all the way. Our first overnight in Arughat Bazzar. |
Day 02 | Trek from Arughat Bazaar passing through Soti Khola (730m.) to Khursani Bari (800m) 5 hours. |
Day 03 | Trek from Khursanibari via Machha Khola to Khorlabeshi (930m.) 6 hours. The meandering path passes through forest, villages, streams, pretty waterfalls and green valley until you reach Lapu Besi a large village in this area. This is a village mainly inhabited by Mongolian inhabitants. Now you again traverse the zigzag path to reach Machha Khola and on to Khorlabeshi. There is a small market hereabouts with a few shops and lodges. Stay overnight in teahouse. |
Day 04 | Trek from Khorlabeshi to Jagat (1440m.) 6 hours. You cross the Machha Khola (Fish Stream) and head upstream to the tiny village of Khola Bensi and the hot springs at Tatopani, you can take a short bath at tatopani and then the trail is quite exposed and challenging in places. After a short section of forest path you reach the single teahouse at Doban. At Lauri, you cross the river on a suspension bridge, and then climb on a high path to the fields of Jagat, where you lodge for the night. |
Day 05 | Trek from Jagat to Lokpa/Lukuwa (2240m.) 6 hours The early part of trek moves gently uphill and then follows a flat leveled path. You cross a suspension bridge over Budhi Gandaki before you enter Philim. Philim is a big village mainly inhabited by the Gurungs. From Philim, you climb a gradual up hill where we stop for lunch at Ekle Bhatti. Lokpa is the first village as you enter the Tsum valley. Stay overnight in the lodge. |
Day 06 | Trek from Lokpa to Chumling (2600m.) 4hours. You take an ascending route to reach Chumling stopping for lunch along the way. Chumling is located on the south face of the Shingri Himal. This day you enjoy a pleasant visit to the Gombas of Chumling. It’s a bit challenging as it is an ascending path the entire way. Visit Chumling village which is quite interesting and over night at Lokpa. |
Day 07 | Trek from Lokpa to Chhokangparo (3010m.) to Rachen gompa (3300m) 6-7 hours. This is an arduous and long day of walking but the scenic views of the valley amply compensates for the long walk. Chhokangparo is situated on the flat land and consists of 2 settlements, Chhokang and Paro. From here you can view the Ganesh Himal range. Some households practice polyandry hereabouts. This area is prominent for its Tibetan Buddhist heritage. |
Day 08 | Trek from Rachen gompa thru Nile (3361m.) to Mu Gompa (3700m) 6 hours. Nile is the last village heading north in the upper Tsum valley. This village is situated on the banks of the Shiar Khola and consists of a large number of households. Mu Gompa is home to a very old monastery and there are no village establishments here. It is located at the highest and farthest point in the Tsum valley. This trail is used to import and export things to and from Tibet. You may come across several yak trains supplying goods to local villages. Stay overnight in the guest house of Mu Gumpa. |
Day 09 | today we rest in Mu Gompa, , take a day trip to Vajyo |
Day 10 | Trek from Mu Gumpa (3347m) via lamagaun the otherside of Rachen gumba to Rainjam (2600m.) 6-7 hours an entirely descending path. This day you can enjoy glimpses of the Punchen Himal. Stay overnight in Gomba guest house at Dumje side not to rainjam side. |
Day 11 | Trek from Dumje to Gomba Lundang 3800M all the way up hill but worth, excellent views of ganesh Himal and it range. Dumje to Lundang takes about 4 hours, lunch at Gomba and hike towards to the Ganesh Himala base camp, over night at Gomba Lundang. |
Day 12 | Trek from Gomba Lundang to Ripchet to Lokpa takes about 7 hours, can also stay over night at Ripche at a simple home stay |
Day 13 | Lokpa to Bihi ( 1990M) about 6 hours walking, a nice walk towards to open valley of Bihi, nice gompa and villages. Over night at Lodge in Bihi. |
Day 14 | Trek from Bihi to Namrung (2900m) 5 hours. |
Day 15 | Trek from Namrung to Lho Gaon (3100m.) 3-4 hours. |
Day 16 | Trek from Lho Gaon to Sama Gaon (3390m.) 3-4 hours. |
Day 17 | Trek from Sama Gaon to Samdo (3690m) 3-4 hours |
Day 18 | Rest in Samdo, we will walk toward to Tibetan border with our packed Lunch and water, return to Samdo for overnight. |
Day 19 | Trek from Samdo to Larkya La Phedi –Dharamsala (4460m.) takes about three hours. The trail is rocky and zigzags all the way to your destination. Before you reach Larka La Phedi, there is a market called Larkya Bazaar (market) where seasonal fairs are held for the local folks. People bring goods from Tibet to sell it here. You will also find a Dharmasala at Larkya La Phedi. Stay overnight in guest the house. |
Day 20 | Trek from Larkya La Phedi –Dharamsala to Larkya La (Pass) (5135m.) to Bimthang (3590 m.) about 8-9 hours |
Day 21 | Trek from Bimthang to Dharapani (1960m.) takes about 6 hours. Crossing this high pasture you descend the valley of the Burdin Khola to the area of the Base Camp for the West side of Manaslu. From a ridge at 4150 meters, you have excellent views of Manaslu to the South East and Annapurna II to the South West. Beyond a bridge over the headwaters of the Dudh Khola, you descend into a rhododendron forest and follow a trail through a narrow valley until you reach the highest cultivated land in this valley at Karche, 2785 meters. Walking down you cross a stream to reach Tilje. Leaving Tilje, you trek uphill for nearly 45 minutes and reach Dharapani crossing a bridge over the Marshyangdi River. Stay overnight in the guest house. |
Day 22 | Trek from Dharapani to Jagat (1800m) takes about six hours. |
Day 23 | Trek from Jagat to Bulbule via Nagdi (850m.) takes about 6 hours |
Day 24 | By bus to Kathmandu 7-8 hours |
Price: USD1700 P/P | |
Price includes: | Airport Pick up/drop, accommodation in kathmandu at tourist standard hotel, all inclusive trek such as Ground transportation, necessary permits ( including special permit), entrance fees, professional guide, porter/porters, and their expenses including their insurance and equipments, accommodation in the guest house (Mattress, sleeping bags), all food (breakfast, lunch & dinner) with tea/coffee, soft drinks etc. |
Price excludes: | Alcoholic drink, Tips, your insurance, personal/natural expenses, Food in Kathmandu. |