COSMIC TREKKING, Pokhara

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Fact of the Trek

Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Per day walking: 5 – 7 hours
Types of Trek: Tented Camping
Best seasons: February to October
Maximum height: 4325m
Duration: 18 days
Start/Finish: Kagbeni

Trekking Highlights

• Explore the ancient Himalayan Kingdom
• Interesting and picturesque places
• World Deepest gorge
• Buddhist monasteries
• Ancient and isolated village
• Unique culture and Tradition
• Kathmandu Sightseeing

Suggested Trekking Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu
On your arrival at Kathmandu Airport you will be met by our representative who will take you to the hotel for the night.

Day 02: Kathmandu to Pokhara
You have a scenic drive to Pokhara (by car/van). O/N in Pokhara.

Day 03: Pokhara to Jomsom to Kagbeni
Fly to Jomsom. From Jomsom follow the Kali Gandaki River route forward to Eklebhatti and reach Kagbeni. From Kagbeni the route meets the junction where the trail splits for Muktinath, the pilgrimage temple and for Upper Mustang (Lo-Manthang). Kagbeni is a delightful village on the edge of the Mustang restricted area; it’s a hive of activity for donkey and yak caravans coming and going to and from mustang and for pilgrims taking a rest on route to Mukthinath. In Kagbeni, you can easily spend a few hours wondering around taking in this lovely village. O/N at Kagbeni.

Day 04: Kagbeni to Chele (3100m)
From Kagbeni you enter the restricted area of Upper Mustang. The trail makes several ups and downs to arrive at Tangbe village (3060m). Walking further and descending you will reach to Chhuksang village (2980m) where you will see many beautiful white washed houses and agriculture fields. From Chhuksang making more ups and downs along the Kali Gandaki River you will get to Chele village. O/N at Chele.

Day 05: Chele to Geling (3570m)
From Chele the trail climbs up to the Chele La (3630m) (pass). After crossing the ridge from Chele La the trail enters a large sided valley and descends to Samar (3620m) where you will have views of the distant Annapurna Himal dominated by Nil Giri. The trail climbs up to the Bhena La (3830m) and to Bhena (3860m). Climbing to another pass, the Yamdo La (4010m), you will descend steeply following a ridge to Shyangmochen (3800m). From Shyangmochen you descend to the picturesque village of Geling, spend some time here soaking up the village atmosphere. O/N at Geling.

Day 06: Geling to Charang (3560m)
Turning west from Geling, climbing gently through the fields, passing below Tama Gaon and turning north you will reach Nyi La (4020m). The trail then drops steeply to Ghemi (3510m), a large village surrounded by many fields busy with the activity of the local people working this arid landscape. From Ghemi the trail first descends and then climbs a rocky path to Choya la (3870m). Making a gentle descent the trail reaches to Chharang. O/N at Chharang.

Day 07: Charang to Lo Manthang (3840m)
The trail descends from Charang, crosses the Charang Chu and climbs steeply up a rocky trail, then enters the Tholung valley. The trail turns north and climbs gently to a large isolated chorten, then crosses a stream and reaches the LoLa (3950m) where you will see the view of the walled city of Lo Manthang. Descending for some time the trail crosses a stream and climbs up to Lo Manthang where you will see the school, health post, and police check post and several important chortens. O/N at Lo Manthang.

Day 08: In Lo Mathang
This day will be spent in this mystical and isolated city. You will awake to the mystical sounds of monks chanting and the heady sent of temple candles. After having breakfast you will visit the four major temples within the city walls. The major attraction of this area is the three storey’s Jampa Lhakhang, the red Thubchen gompa with a massive assembly hall, Chodey gompa and Choprang gompa. After visiting the temples you will take a walk to visit the ACAP office and to Tarchun Gurung’s shop where you can climb up to the roof for a view of the town, and buy a memento to take away with you. Return back to Lo Manthang Camp. O/N at Lo Manthang.

Day 09: Trip around Lo Manthang
Again you spend another day in Lo Manthang getting to know the place and getting an incite into how the people live in this remote and arid landscape. After having breakfast you will visit the raja’s Place which is an imposing four storey building in the centre of the city. Then you will hire a horse to visit some other villages in this area where you will observe the local culture, life style, tradition and warm heartedness of these people. Return back to Lo Manthang Camp. O/N at Lo Manthang.

Day 10: Lo Manthang to Drakmar
From Lo Manthang the trail climbs steadily offering a last glimpse of Lo Manthang. The trail climbs a ridge at 4070m and continues climbing to the Chogo La (4325m), the highest point on the trek. The trail makes a short, steep descent and crosses the Chharang River, then climbs to Lo Geker and reaches to Ghar gompa a small monastery. Climbing to the ridge, crossing a valley along some alpine meadows, and then dropping down a steep eroded path you will reach Drakmar. O/N at Drakmar.

Day 11: Drakmar to Shyangmochen
The trail descends passing the stone walls and fields of Drakmar, then climbs to a ridge and descends to the lower part of Ghemi and further descending you will reach to Jaite (3820m) and descend again gently to Chhung-Kah. The trail then reaches to Tama Gaon (3710m) and continues descending to Shyangmochen. O/N at Shyangmochen.

Day 12: `Shyangmochen to Chhuksang
From Shyangmochen the trail follows the quite stream all the way down to Chhuksang. O/N at Chhuksang
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Day 13: Chhuksang to Kagbeni
Trek back to Kagbeni from Chhuksang. O/N at Kagbeni.

Day 14: Kagbeni to Jomsom
Trek back to Jomsom. O/N at Jomsom.

Day 15: Jomsom to Pokhara
Fly back to Pokhara. O/N at Pokhara.

Day 16: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 17: Transfer to the Airport for your onward destination.

Upper Dolpa

It is a long trek and shows us the most beautiful and remote areas of the country. Jumla - Jomsom trek is recommended to expert trekkers who are used to trek in to great heights. This trek crosses more than eleven mountain passes, seven of them higher than 5,000 m. Thus this is a difficult route compensated however by the beauty of the countryside and kindness of the people. This trekking tour is one of the best that can be carried out in the whole of the Himalayas.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01 :- Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and overnight in hotel and overnight in camp (L+D).

Day 02 :- Fly from Nepalgunj to Juphal and trek to Hankhe and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 03 :- Trek from Hankhe to Regi and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 04 :- Trek from Regi to Ringmo and Phoksundo Lake and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 05 :- Trek from Trek from Phoksundo to camp along Poksundo Khola and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 06 :- Trek from Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 07 :- Cross Kang La and trek to Shey Gompa and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 08 :- Rest day at Shey Gompa (B/F+L+D).

Day 09 :- Cross Saldang La to Namdo Gaon to Saldang and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 10 :- Trek from Saldang to Yangjer Gompa and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 11 :- Trek from Yangjer Gompa to Shimen Gaon and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 12 :- Rest day at Shimen Gaon (B/F+L+D).

Day 13 :- Trek from Shimen Gaon to Tinje and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 14 :- Trek along Sarung Khola and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 15 :- Trek along Sarung Khola and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 16 :- Trek to Tok Kyu and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 17 :- Trek to Do Tarap and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 18 :- Trek to Charka Phedi and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 19 :- Cross Charka La and trek to Charka Gaon and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 20 :- Trek along Thajan Khola and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 21 :- Trek along Thajan Khola and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 22 :- Trek to Sangda Phedi and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 23 :- Cross Sangda La and trek to Sangda and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 24 :- Rest day at Sangda and camp (B/F+L+D).

Day 25 :- Trek to Kagbeni and sleep in Camp/Lodge (B/F+L+D).

Day 26 :- Trek to Jomsom and camp/Lodge (B/F+L+D).

Day 27 :- Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara and Kathmandu. (B/F).

Manasulu Round (click here)