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The
Great
Himalaya
Trail - Nepal
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The Great
Himalaya Trail is a network of existing trails which
together form one of the longest and highest walking
trails in the world. Winding beneath the world’s highest
peaks and visiting some of the most remote communities
on earth, it passes through lush green valleys, arid
high plateaus and incredible landscapes. Nepal’s GHT has
10 sections comprising a network of upper and lower
routes, each offering something different, be it
adventure and exploration authentic cultural experiences
or simply spectacular Himalaya Nature. There are 10
sections of the Great Himalaya Trail, among them which
include the 3 popular areas of Mt. Everest Region, Mt.
Annapurna Region and Langtang Region. Rest of the
sections are yet to be explore and some of the sections
are untouched by tourists which is must see destination. Abound
Asian Adventures established since 1993 and has an
experience in Adventure Tourism, Nature-Based Tourism
and Cultural Tourism. The objective of our company is
to deliver the service and safety to our valuable
clients, to give financial benefit to the local
communities by using their local products and service,
and to protect and maintain the nature environment.
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On the behalf
of Abound Asian Adventures, we are proud to introduce
the Great Himalaya Trail sections as one of the
adventures holiday in Nepal. Finally, we would like to
thank to the creative GHT development project members
for their hard work to bring and to promote the tourism
in remote destinations of Nepal. |
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| The Major
trail sections within the Great Himalaya Trail |
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Kanchenjungha (Eastern Border):
This is perhaps the most inaccessible trek in Nepal
since Khanchendzonga, the 3rd highest peak mountain in
the world, which lies on the eastern border of Nepal
with India, is far removed from any airfield or
road-head. It takes at least two weeks' walk to reach
the destination, Khanchendzonga Basecamp. There are two
Khanchendzonga base camps-north and south, and a usual
trek involves reaching either of them. It is possible to
go to both base camps but it takes a much longer time.
One way to make it to both the base camps would be by
going over one of two passes between them, but neither
is easy to cross. This region was made open for trekkers
only in 1988 and requires a special permit, which are
issued only to trekking groups. The trek starts from a
place called Basantapur, around 20 hours' road journey
from Kathmandu or alternately, one can fly to Taplejung,
which shortens the trek by four days.
Attraction:
1.
Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m).
2.
Taplejung district is also
renowned for high peaks (eleven peaks higher that 7,000
m) and glaciers 3.
Twenty-three species of rhododendrons. 4. More
than 250 species of birds and endangered wildlife
Accessibility:
Kathmandu
- Suketar by air /
Ilam - Phidim - Taplejung Bazar by bus.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu - Suketar - Kunjari (2000m). By
flight to Suketar and trek to Kunjari.
Day 02: Kunjari - Mamankhe (1785m). Trek.
Day 03: Mamankhe - Chittre (2962m). Trek.
Day 04: Chittre - Tseram (3870m). Trek.
Day 05: Tseram. Rest for acclimatization.
Day 06: Low Tseram - Ramche (4580m). Trek.
Day 07: Ramche - Yalung Base Camp (4500m). Trek.
Day 08: Yalung Base Camp - Ramche. Trek.
Day 09: Ramche - Ghunsa (3595m). Trek.
Day 10: Ghunsa - Lakep (4099m). Trek.
Day 11: Lakep - Ramtang Kharka (4370m). Trek.
Day 12: Ramtang Kharka - Lhonak (4785m). Trek.
Day 13: Lhonak - Kanchenjungha Base Camp (5143m). Trek.
Day 14: Kanchenjugha Base Camp - Khangpachen (4,100m).
Day 15: Khangpachen - Phere (2800m). Trek.
Day 16: Phere - Amjilosa (2500m). Trek.
Day 17: Amjilosa - Taplethok (1380m). Trek.
Day 18: Taplethok - Lingkhim (980m). Trek.
Day 19: Lingkhim - Suketar. Trek.
Day 20: Suketar - Kathmandu. By flight. |
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Makalu
- Barun:
The specialties of the Makalu region are the Himalayan
endowments of culture and nature. The hidden valleys of
the Inkhu and Hongu rivers in Makalu–Barun National Park
and Conversation Area lie on the wild side of Sagarmatha.
The park spreads over the districts of Sankhuwasabha and
Solukhumbu in northeast Nepal and is marked by the Nepal
Tibet border in the north.
Attraction:
1.
Mt. Makalu, the world’s
5th highest mountain.
2.
47 species of orchids. 3.
67 species of medicinal herbs. 4.
25 of Nepal's 30 varieties of rhododendron. 5.
19 bamboo species, 15 oak species. 6.
48 species of primrose and 86 species of fodder trees.
7.
Also offers bird-watching opportunities with its 400
species of birds, including the rare spotted wren
babbler and the olive ground warbler. 8.
Wildlife include the endangered red panda, snow leopard,
Himalayan black bear, clouded leopard tops, ghoral, tahr,
wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot, weasel,
langur monkey and serow. 9.
River Arun that flows through the park has 84 varieties
of fish including salmon.
Accessibility:
Flights to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu and Biratnagar to
Tumlingtar could also be reached from Biratnagar/ Dharan.
It is 6/7 hrs drive to Hile and 3 day trek to Tumlingtar
from there. One can reach Inkhu valley of Makalu Barun
from Lukla and Phalpu.
Suggested itinerary:
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu - Tumlingtar (460m) & trek to
Khandbari (1040m). Trek.
Day 02: Khanbari Bazar - Fururu (1900m). Trek.
Day 03: Fururu - Num (1490m). Trek.
Day 04: Num - Sedua (1460m). Trek.
Day 05: Sedua - Tashi Gaon (2070m). Trek.
Day 06: Tashi Gaon - Kauma (3470m). Trek.
Day 07: Kauma - Mumbuk (3570m). Trek.
Day 08: Mumbuk - Nhe Kharka (3000m). Trek.
Day 09: Nhe Kharka - Sherson (4615m). Trek.
Day 10: Sherson - Makalu Base camp (5000m). Trek.
Day 11: Rest or explore around the Makalu Basecamp.
Day 12: Makalu Basecamp - Nhe Kharka. Trek.
Day 13: Nhe Kharka - Mumbuk. Trek.
Day 14: Mumbuk - Kauma. Trek.
Day 15: Kauma - Tashi Gaon. Trek.
Day 16: Tashi Gaon - Balung (760m). Trek.
Day 17: Balung - Pukuwa (550m). Trek.
Day 18: Pukuwa - Bumling (370m). Trek.
Day 19: Bumling - Tumlingtar. Trek.
Day 20: Tumlingtar - Kathmandu. By flight. |
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Everest
& Rolwaling:
Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) National Park is spread over an
area of 1,148 sq.km in 1976, of the Himalayan ecological
zone in the Khumbhu region of Nepal. The Park includes
the upper catchements areas of the dudhkoshi and
Bhotekhosi Rivers and is largely composed of rugged
terrain and gorges of the high Himalayas, ranging from
2.845m at Monjo to the top of the world’s highest Himal
– Sagarmatha at 8,848m above the sea level.
Attraction:
1.
Peaks above 6,000m are Lhotse, Cho Oyu, Thamserku.
Nuptse, Amadablam and Pumori. 2.
The renowned Tengboche and other monasteries are common
gathering places to celebrate religious festivals such
as Dumje and Mane Rumdu. In addition to Tengboche, Thame,
Khumjung and Pangboche are some other famous
monasteries. For its superlative natural
characteristics, UNESCO listed SNP as a World Heritage
Site in 1979. 3.
The vegetation found at the lower altitude of the park
includes pine and hemlock forests, while fir, juniper,
birch and rhododendron, scrub and alpine plant
communities are common at the higher altitude. 4.
The park is home to the red panda, snow leopard, musk
deer, Himalayan tahr, marten, Himalayan mouse hare (pika)
and over 118 species of bird including the Impeyan
pheasant, snow cock, blood pheasant, red billed cough
etc. 5. Rolwaling
area is rich in plant and bird species and wildlife
including red panda, black bear and leopard cat.
Accessibility:
Flight to Lukla and Two day’s walk.
Bus to Jiri and 10 day's walk. Flight to Tumlingtar and
10 day's walk. Flight to Phaplu and 5 day's walk.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01:
Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and briefing on the
trip.
Day 02: Kathmandu.
Sightseeing.
Day 03: After breakfast,
transfer to airport for flight to Lukla (2800m) & trek
to Phakding (2600m).
Day 04: Phakding to
Namche Bazaar (3446m). Trek.
Day 05: Namche Bazaar.
Rest for acclimatization. Trek.
Day 06: Namche Bazaar to
Tyangboche Monastery (1460m). Trek.
Day 07: Tyangboche
Monastery to Pheriche (4242m). Trek.
Day 08: Pheriche to
Laboche (4930m). Trek.
Day 09: Laboche to
Gorakshep (5170m). Trek.
Day 10: Gorakshep to Mt.
Everest Base Camp (5360m). Trek.
Day 11: Gorakshep to
Kalapathar (5545m) - Laboche. Trek.
Day 12: Laboche to
Pangboche (5000m). Trek.
Day 13: Pangboche to
Namche Bazaar. Trek.
Day 14: Namche Bazaar to
Phakding. Trek.
Day 15: Phakding to Lukla.
Trek.
Day 16: Lukla to
Kathmandu. By flight and check in hotel. Rest.
Day 17: Kathmandu.
Sightseeing and shopping.
Day 18: Transfer to
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Langtang & Helambhu:
Langtang is situated directly north of Kathmandu in the
Central Himalayan region and it is in Langtang National
Park, covering 1710 square kilometers. The highlights of
this park are high altitude jungles with diverse
vegetation and wildlife, scenic lakes, glaciers and
Himalayan peaks combine to make Langtang an attractive
destination for visitors. Trekkers can enjoy the views
of snow-covered peaks, Mt. Ganesh, Langtang and other
high mountains. The region is also renowned for its
holly Lake Gosainkunda. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims
visit the lake area every year to attend religious
festival in August. The main ethnic peoples living in
Langtang are Tamangs, Yolmos and Tibetans. Tamangs and
Yolmos are traditional farmers and cattle breeders of
the region, whose farmlands and villages stretch south
and west of the Bhote Koshi / Trishuli rivers. The
people the Langtang and Helambu are mostly Buddhist.
Attraction:
1.
Sub-tropical vegetation characterized by Sal (Shorea
robusta) forest
in the southern section of the park is gradually taken
over by hill forest (2000-2600m) consisting of Chirpine,
Rhododendron, and Nepalese alder. 2.
The temperate zone (2600-3000m) is covered mainly by oak
forest fading to old growth forest of silver fir,
hemlock, and larch in the lower sub-alpine zone
(3000-3600m). The Nepalese larch (larixnepalensis), the
only deciduous conifer in the region, is found in this
park and few places elsewhere. Throughout these zones
different species of Rhododendron such as R.
arboretum, R.
barbatum, R.
campanulatum, and R.
lepidotum (scrubs)
to name a few, form a colorful under story. 3.
Tree species such as birch, silver fir, Sorbus
microphyla and twisted Rhododendroncampanulatum are
found near the tree line. It is here at 4000m Juniper
and Rhododendron shrubs (R.
anthopogon)
slowly dissolve into expansive alpine grassland meadows.
4.
Langtang's expansive high
meadows provide summer habitat for numerous ungulate
species such as musk deer and Himalayan tahr. 5.
The park is also well known for its populations of red
panda, Himalayan black bear, snow leopard, wild dog, ghoral, serow and more than 250 species of birds.
Accessibility:
6 to 7 hrs drive to Dhunche or Syabrubesi by road.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu – Dunche. By bus.
Day 02: Dunche - Syabru. Trek.
Day 03: Syabru - Lama Hotel. Trek.
Day 04: Lama Hotel - Ghoratabela. Trek.
Day 05: Ghoratabela - Kenjin Gompa. Trek.
Day 06: Kenjin Gompa. Rest.
Day 07: Kenjin Gompa - Yala - Kenjin Gompa. Trek.
Day 08: Kenjin Gompa - Lama Hotel. Trek.
Day 09: Lama Hotel - Sabrukbesi Bazar. Trek.
Day 10: Sabrukbesi Bazar - Kathmandu. By bus.
Options from Kenjin and Sabruk:
Option1. From Kenjin Gompa, extension can be made to
Helambhu valley via Ganjala Pass (5122m) and Tarkegyang
Bazar, and drive to Kathmandu from Melamchi Bazar.
Option 2. From Sabruk Village, extension can be made to
Gosainkunda Lake and Helambhu region and then drive out
from Sundarijal to Kathmandu.
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Ganesh Himal & Manaslu:
Ganesh Himal
is
ssituated
in central Nepal, the Ganesh Himal range can be seen
from Kathmandu at its best. The range combines Ganesh
I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III & Ganesh IV in the valley of
the Budi Gandaki river in the west and Bhote Koshi river
in the east. The mountain range represents the
Elephant-headed God “the Ganesh”. a symbol of good luck
initiating opportunities. This region is well known for
its rich flora and fauna including dense forests of
oak, Pine, rhododendron. This trekking route provides
breathtaking sceneries of high snow-capped mountains,
glaciers as well as traditional Tamang villages. The
bonus part of the trekking route is the view of Mt.
Manaslu (8163m.), which can be seen from the the Singla
Pass (4100m.).
Attraction:
1.
Mt. range of Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III and Ganesh
IV. 2.
Dense forest of Oak, Pine, Rhododendron. 3.
Ganesh Himal is named after
the Hindu God of Good Fortune. The Tiru Danda offers
breath taking views of it.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu - Betrawati Bazar (630m.). By
bus.
Day 02: Betrawati Bazar - Satdobate (1250m.). Trek.
Day 03: Satobate to Bhalche (1930m.). Trek.
Day 04: Bhalche - Gonga (2910m.). Trek.
Day 05: Gonga. Rest for acclimatization.
Day 06: Gonga - Rupchet Kharka (3634m.). Trek.
Day 07: Rupchet Kharka - Singla Pass (4100.) - Chherma
(2800m.). Trek.
Day 08: Cherma - Maygaon (2300m.). Trek.
Day 09: Maygaon - Katunje (1900m.). Trek.
Day 10: Katunje - Dhading (700m.). Trek.
Day 11: Dhading - Kathmandu (1320m.). By bus.
Mt. Manaslu Region
is one of the recently opened areas for trekking with
limited number of tourists each year. The passing
through Larkya La Pass (5153m) cuts behind the Manaslu
massif offers some of the finest trekking spots in the
Himalayan wilderness. We commence the trek from Gorkha
and trek up the wild Buri Gandaki River through rough
gorges slicing between Himchuli (7890m) and Ganesh
(7429m). The trek is geographically spectacular and
culturally fascinating. The views of Manaslu and other
neighboring peaks are spectacular from Larkya La Pass.
Much of this trek is in a region of strong Tibetan
influence. The inhabitants of upper Buri Gandaki region
are Nupri, who are direct descendants of Tibetan
immigration. Buddhist prayer flags and chortens are
abundant in the region.
Attraction:
1.
The highest peak in this region is Manaslu, which at
8163m is the 8th highest peak in the world. 2. Mt. Manaslu
was first climbed on May 9, 1956 by a Japanese named Toshio Imanishi from
Japan and Gyalzen Norbu of Nepal. 3.
The region harbors a mosaic of habitats for 33 species
of mammals, 110 species of birds, 11 species of
butterflies and 3 species of reptiles. 4. There
are approx 2000 species of plants, 11 types of forests
and over 50 species on useful plants. 5. The
altitude rises from a mere 600m. to the summit of Mt.
Manaslu (8,163), the eighth highest peak in the world.
Accessibility:
The trek starts from Gorkha, home of the legendary
Gorkha soldiers, and follows the meandereing Budhi
Gandaki River or the Darundi River before reaching
Larkey Pass(5,106 m.) and crossing over into Manang
district of ACAP.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu - Gorkha. By bus then a brief trek
to the camp.
Day 02: Gorkha - Kanchok (956m). Trek.
Day 03: Khanchok - Arughat (530m). Trek.
Day 04: Arughat - Machha Khola (910m). Trek.
Day 05: Machha Khola - Kholabensi. Trek.
Day 06: Kholabensi - Jagat (1360m). Trek.
Day 07: Jagat - Ngyak (2300m). Trek.
Day 08: Ngyak - Namrung(2550m). Trek.
Day 09: Namrung - Lho Gaon (3180m). Trek.
Day 10: Lho Gaon - Sama Gaon (3500m). Trek.
Day 11: Sama Gaon - Manaslu Basecamp - Sama Gaon. Trek.
Day 12: Sama Gaon - Samdo (3780m). Trek.
Day 13: Samdo - Larkey Pass Base (4450m). Trek.
Day 14: Larkey Pass Base - Bhimthankoti (3210m). Trek.
Crossing Larkey Pass.
Day 15: Bhimthankot - Dharapani (1860m). Trek.
Day 16: Dharapani - Syange (1060m). Trek.
Day 17: Syange - Besisahar. Trek.
Day 18: Besisahar - Kathmandu. By bus.
Options from Dharapani and Manang
Option 1. Trek to Manang .
Option 2. To Tilicho Lake from Manang.
Option 3. Muktinath and Jomsom (Kaligandaki valley)
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Annapurna & Mustang:
Mt. Annpaurna Region (The Annapurna Conservation
Area Project) has been claimed as one of the best
trekking spots in the world and one of the popular
trekking spots in the in the country. The area covers
Kaski, Mustang, Manang and Lamjung districts of western
Nepal. Beginning 790 meters, the area reaches as high as
8,091 meters of Mt. Annapurna. Ghandruk and Ghorepani
treks offers breathtaking and panoramic view of the
Annapurna, Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri ranges. In spring,
special attractions are the surrounding green hills
blooming red, pink and white rhododendron flowers. The
The area also includes famous Mt. Annapurna Circuit Trek
and Mustang via Manang and Jomsom. In the circuit route,
is the famous Hindu religious sites Muktinath Temple.
The trek southeast from Jomsom, leads to the scenic
Tilicho Lake aat an altitude of 4,919 meters between
Kaligandaki and Manang Valley.
Mustang. Ever since this previously forbidden
mountain kingdom was opened for tourists in 1991, the
deluge of tourists flocking there has not stopped. This
despite the US$ 700 special permit required to enter and
spend ten days there. (An additional fee of US$ 70 per
day is levied for extensions.) Most trekkers prefer to
fly to Jomsom rather than take the seven-days walk from
Pokhara to reach it. Lho is geographically and
culturally a part of Tibet. The arid, barren land, with
pockets of fertile oases, is unlike any other part of
Nepal. The life style of the Loba, people of Lho is also
unique. The trip to the capital of Lho, Lho Manthang,
and back takes around ten days and can be done by partly
retracing the way in or by taking a circuitous trail
through the outposts of this ancient kingdom.
Attraction:
1. Some of the world’s highest peaks (Annapurna I (8,091
m), Mt. Fishtail (6,993m). 2. World’s deepest gorge:
Kali Gandaki and one of the world's highest altitude
lake Tilicho. 3. Most popular trekking destination. 4.
22 different forest types. 5. A total of 1226 species of
plants (1140 species in the Himalayas) including 38
Orchid species and 9 Rhododendron species. 6. 101
species of mammals including snow leopard, Musk deer,
Tibetan Argali, Tibetan wolf, Tibetan fox. 474 species
of birds including 38 breeding species of birds at risk
in Nepal, all six Himalayan pheasants found in Nepal. 39
species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians. 7.
Nepal’s Largest protected area and first conservation
area with the entire habitat gradient from sub tropical
sal forest to perennial snow. 8. More than 100,000
inhabitants and more than 10 ethnic groups (Tibeto
Burmese: Gurung, Thakali, Bhotia, Ethnic Tibetan and
Magar and Indo Aryan: Brahmin, Kshetri, Kami, Damai and
Sarki).
Accessibility:
Annnapurna area conservation is located near Pokhara , a
town easily accessible from Kathmandu by air and road to
Pokhara . Walk 1.5 days to reach to Ghandruk via
Dhampus -Landruk.Annapurna sanctuary and base camp is
located at 6-7 days trek from Ghandruk.
Suggested
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel and
briefing on the trip.
Day 02: Kathmandu. Sightseeing.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara. After breakfast, transfer
flight or drive to Pokhara (915m).
Day 04: Pokhara to Nayapul and Ghandruk. Bus (2hours) to
Nayapul, and trek to Ghandruk Village.
Day 05: Ghandruk to Tadapani. Trek.
Day 06: Tadapani to Ghorepani. Trek.
Day 07: Ghorepani to Pun Hill, to Ghorepani and
Trikedunga. An Excursion to Pun Hill, then trek to
Trikedunga.
Day 08: Trikedunga to Nayapul and Pokhara. Trek, then
bus to Pokhara from Nayapul.
Day 09: Pokhara. Rest and sightseeing. Rest.
Day 10: Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus or flight. Check in
hotel. Trek.
Day 11: Kathmandu. Sightseeing and shopping.
Day 12: Transfer to airport. Departure from Kathmandu or
make extension as per your time frame.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu - Pokhara.
By flight.
Day 02: Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni. By flight and trek.
Day 03: Kangbeni – Chele. Trek.
Day 04: Chele-Shyangmochen. Trek.
Day 05: Shyangmochen - Giling. Trek.
Day 06: Giling - Tsarang. Trek.
Day 07: Tsarang – Lo Manthang. Trek.
Day 08: Lho Manthang - Tingkar - Lho Manthang. Trek.
Day 09: Lho Mangtang - Tsarang. Trek.
Day 10: Tsarang - Tangya. Trek.
Day 11: Tangya - Tsale. Trek.
Day 12: Tsale - Nari. Trek.
Day 13: Nari - Muktinath. Trek.
Day 14: Muktinath – J omsom. Trek.
Day 15: Jomsom – Pokhara or Kathmandu. By flight.
Options from Kagbeni and Jomsom
Option 1. To Muktinath.
Option 2. Extension to Manang crossing Throng Pass.
Option 3. Drive to Tatopani Bazar and trek to Ghorepani-Ghandruk
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Dolpa Region:
Dolpa was another area that was restricted to
foreigners until a few years back. Partly made famous by
Peter Matthiesen,s The Snow Leopard, Dolpa remains one
of the most remote places in Nepal and is famous for its
high mountain lake, Phoksundo, and the Buddhist
monasteries around the lake. There are many possible
ways of doing the Dolpa trek varying from the 'short'
two weeks to more than a month. Going for the shorter
ones involves flying to nearby airfields while the
others start from the road-heads of Baglung (near
Pokhara), Sallyan of Surkhet (both in the western part
of Nepal). This is certainly one of the tougher treks of
Nepal.
Attraction:
1.
Phoksundo is the Nepal’s
deepest and second largest lake. 2.
The highest mountain of the region is Churen Himal
with 7,381 meters. 3.
Phoksundo Lake is famous
for its magnificent turquoise color and the spectacular
scenery clearly rank it with the most scenic mountain
parks in the world. 4. Ringmo village, a typical
Tibetan village, is scenically nestled in the area.
5.
Contain many Gompas (Monasteries) and religious area.
The most famous, Shey Gompa was established in the 11th
Century. Thashung Gompa located near Phoksundo Lake was
built about 900 years ago to conserve wildlife.
Accessibility:
The easiest way to reach the Dolpa is by air from
Nepalgunj to the Juphal airstrip in Dolpa followed by a
half day walk to the Suligad.
Suggested Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu – Nepalgunj by flight. Overnight
Nepalgunj.
Day 02: Nepalgunj – Jumla – Gothichaur. Trek.
Day 03: Gothichaur - Naphukanka. Trek.
Day 04: Naphukanka - Mauria La – Chaurikot. Trek.
Day 05: Chaurikot – Toijem. Trek.
Day 06: Toijem – Kagmara Phedi. Trek.
Day 07: Kagmara Phedi - KagmaraLa – Daju. Trek.
Day 08: Daju-Phoksumdo Lake. Trek.
Day 09: Phoksumdo Lake - Phoksumdo Beach. Trek.
Day 10: Phoksumdo Beach – Mandala Ice Camp. Trek.
Day 11: Mandala Ice Camp - Kang la – Shey Gompa, Trek.
Day 12: Shey Gompa - Saldang la - Namgung. Trek.
Day 13: Namgung – Yangzer Gompa. Trek.
Day 14: Yangzer Gompa - Musigaon. Trek.
Day 15: Musigaon - LangLa – Shimengaon. Trek.
Day 16: Shimengaon – Tinje. Trek.
Day 17: Tinje - Kehang. Trek.
Day 18: Kehang – Chharka. Trek.
Day 19: Chharka – Yak Kharka. Trek.
Day 20: YakKharka - SandagLa - Sandag Phedi. Trek.
Day 21: Sandag Phedi – Sandag. Trek.
Day 22: Sandag – Dakardzong. Trek.
Day 23: Dakardzong - Jomsom. Trek.
Day 24: Jomsom - Pokhara or Kathmandu. By flight. |
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Karnali (Western Border):
Saipal Himal Basecamp.
This trekking route is
one of the most remote trekking routes, situated in the
Northwestern corner of Nepal.
Simikot (in the Far-Western Region of Nepal.
Better known as the gateway to Mt. Kailash Region of
Tibet). From Simikot, the trek heads towards the
famous Karnali River bank through beautiful villages of
local people. Traditional settlements, old monasteries
of Tibetan Buddhist are some of
the features of the trail that leads in to the majestic
view of the Saipal Himal (7035m), bordered with the
Tibet Autonomous Region of China and Mugu, Bajura,
Bajhang and Darchula districts of Far-Western Region.
Attraction:
1. Beautiful valleys having rich flora and fauna.
02. Buddhist monasteries. 03. Breath-taking view
of Mt. Saipal.
Accessibility: Flights to and from Simikot via
Nepalgunj.
Suggested
Itinerary:
Day 01. Kathmandu - Nepalgunj by flight. Overnight at
Nepalgunj.
Day 02. Nepalgunj - Simikot. By flight.
Day 03. Trek Simikot to Dharapori. Trek.
Day 04. Dharapori to Chhoila . Trek.
Day 05. Chhoila to Palang Le. Trek.
Day 06. Palang Le to Kairang. Trek.
Day 07. Kairang to Saipal Base camp. Trek.
Day 08. Saipal Himal Basecamp. Explore around or rest.
Day 09. Saipal Base camp to Labuk Depsa. Trek.
Day 10. Labuk Depsa to Chala village. Trek.
Day 11. Chala Village to Yalbang. Trek.
Day 12. Yalbang to Kermi. Trek.
Day 13. Kermi to Majgaun. Trek.
Day 14. Majgaun to Simikot. Trek.
Day 15. Simikot - Kathmandu. By flight via Nepalgunj.
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