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This picturesque
trek passes through terraced fields, remote villages,
rhododendron forest and high alpine meadows beneath the
giants Annapurna II (7937m) and IV (7525m). A final high
point reveals majestic views of the classic fish-tail
peak of Machapuchare.
The trekking is off the main trails through villages of
the Buddhist Gurung people of Tibetan origin. You walk
through rice terraces and cornfields and then cut over a
ridge clad in lush forest with Machapuchare at times
dominating the Annapurnas.
Your highest camp is at 3000m, and from here you can
reach a magnificent vantage point directly in front of
Machapuchare (6993m), a fitting climax to a trip adorned
with variety.
Facts of Trek
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Duration |
08 Days |
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Trek Type |
Camping |
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Max. Altitude |
2200 m. |
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Minimum Pax
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1 + |
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Mode Of Travel |
Land |
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Grade |
Moderate |
Outline Itinerary
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Day 01 |
Drive from
Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) which takes about
six hours. You depart early morning at 7 o'clock
for the six hours drive by tourist deluxe bus to
Pokhara (915m,), 200 kilometers west of
Kathmandu. As you climb out of the Kathmandu
valley, only to quickly descend again to the
Trisuli River, you follow upstream to its
junction with the Marsyangdi River. You follow
the Marsyandi gently up through heavily terraced
fields and small hill towns to the Seti River
that takes you directly into Pokhara. Having
pleasant weather, Pokhara is tourist's paradise
with full of natural as well as cultural
heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of
Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. You
can observe views to the north across the hills
and Phewa Tal (lake) to the white peaks of the
Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This drive will
take most of the morning, leaving much of the
afternoon to fall in love with its beauty.
You can also fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara which
takes about 25 minutes. |
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Day 02 |
Drive from Pokhara
to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp)-Kalikasthan
(1370m.) which takes about five hours. A broad
trail starts through rice fields near the Army
Camp, and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a
Chautara, a resting place under a large pipal
tree. En route, you can enjoy the views in
panorama. Now the trails climb gently along a
ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetris
villages towards Kalikasthan at (1370m.). At the
end, you should climb a short distance to the
campsite which is situated above the village
with panoramic view of mountain, Begnas Tal and
Pokhara city. |
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Day 03 |
TTrek from
Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m.) which takes
about six hours. You begin following gently path
passing through local villages of mixed ethnic
groups, rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. Now the
trek is easy as you walk along the riverbank. En
route you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda, to reach
Lama Khet. It is a small village where stay
overnight. This place is surrounded by green
hills which exhilarates you. |
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Day 04 |
Trek from LamaKhet
to Siklis (1980m.) and it takes approximately
six hours.
The trail stretches at flat level along the
river bank until you reach Khilan Gaon. After
this, you follow path which is gently up at some
distance and steeply up for some hours. En route
you pass Parju village. The trail again climbs
till Siklis village. It is one of the oldest and
big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in
Indian and British Army. |
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Day 05 |
Trek from Siklis to
Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m.) which takes
about five hours. This trek goes through
rhododendron and oak forests following gently
ascent path in the beginning. After some
distance, you walk over the flat land. Forest
Camp is surrounded by forests. |
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Day 06 |
Trek from Forest
Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m.) and it takes about
five hours. You trek through forests covered
with rhododendron. While walking you cross the
highest pass of this trek. After pass, you
descend steeply to reach Ghale Gaon. It is a
small village which is mainly inhabited by
Gurung and Magar community. |
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Day 07 |
Trek from Ghale
Gaon to Pokhara which takes about three hours.
The supposed trek descends gently upto Hyamgja
(1070m.). You board vehicle here to go to
Pokhara. |
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Day 08 |
Drive from Pokhara
to Kathmandu and it takes about seven hours.
While driving from Pokhara to Kathmandu, you
head up to Damauli,, Dumre, Muglin and Kurintar
where the Nepal's first Cable car is operated to
reach to Manakamana Temple. En route, you could
enjoy the mountain views, green sceneries, rice
terrace fields, vegetable fields and people
being engaged in their daily life activities.
From Naubishe you climb up to Thankot, the
gateway to capital city. You are then directly
taken to the hotel |
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