This
trek is to be specially done during the month
of late September and early October due to
harvesting time. This area looks beautiful
as it is adorned by the rice plants. This route
has the attraction of lower altitudes and avoids
the extreme elevation gains/losses common to
other treks in Nepal.
Trip
Hightlights:
Duration:
10
Days
Type of Trek :
Camping
Max Altitude:
1300 m.
Minimum Pax:
1 +
Mode of travel:
Land Transportation
Grade:
Easy
Detailed Itinerary
Day
1
Drive
from Kathmandu to Zero kilo via Abukhaireni
which takes approximately five hours. Trek
from Zerokilo to Simalghari (1050m.) and
it takes about three hours. You depart
early morning for the five hours drive
to Zerokilo 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.
After you reach Abukhairent, you head towards
North. After following zig zag road you
reach Zerokilo. After refreshment you begin
your trek for Simalghari passing through
flat land with views of beautiful sceneries.
Simalghari is village at the bank of Daraundi
river. There is a government school and
old market. Next day you cross Daraundi
river over suspension to begin your journey
for Palungtaar. Trekking in Gorkha Pokhara
Nepal
Day
2
Trek
from Simalghari to Palungtaar (1050m.)
which takes about five hours. The path
you follow is quite flat all the way to
Palungtaar. En route you cross terrace
fields and can enjoy magnificent sceneries
of villages at distance. The peaks covered
with snow appear at some distance. Palungtaar
is a pretty big village inhabited by Brahmins,
Chhetri and Newar. Here you feel exhilarated
to see the terraces, mango garden and oranges
at some places.
Day
3
Trek
from Paalungtaar to Tarkughat (1000m.)
and it takes almost six hours. This day
you begin your trek following flat land
crossing a stream and few villages. On
the way you come across few grazing fields
where local people bring their domestic
animals. As you enter Tarkughat , a village,
you are welcome Newar, Chhetri and Brahmins.
This village lies at the bank of Marshyangdi
river. You can enjoy swimming in Marshyangdi
river. Now and often you trek through motor
able road in order to reach Tarkughat.
Day
4
Trek
from Tarkughat to Kunchha (1221m.) which
takes about six hours. Leaving Tarkughat
you start to head quite uphill until you
reach Sundarbazaar. There is an old market
and you can see some villages at some distance.
Now you move through terraces and get an
opportunity to enjoy at the view of splendid
snow peaks. After some time you arrive
at Tuhure Pasaal. Here you find few typical
tea shops. Walking gentle uphill, you reach
Kunchha. This is a popular village of this
area. The mountain visible from here is
truly excellent. As you can enjoy the views
of Manaslu, Lamjung and Annapurna range.
You would not deny observing sunset from
this point. People living in harmony here
belong to different communities and are
farmers, government employees and few of
them have joined army.
Day
5
Trek
from Kunchha to Sisaghat (870m.) and it
takes approximately seven hours. To reach
Sisaghat, you climb down passing through
terraces with millet and maize growing
in and around. Sisaghat is another human
settlement of this area. The main inhabitants
belong to mixed community. It lies at the
bank of Madi river. You can have swum here
and the scenery is superb to see.
Day
6
Trek
from Sisaghat to Karputaar (490 m.) which
takes almost seven hours. You walk along
the bank of Madi river passing through
terraces. After trekking gentle uphill
you reach Karputaar. En route you come
across several villages rich in their distinct
culture. Karputaar is a small village with
mixed community.
Day
7
Trek
from Karputaar to Syaklung (1100m.) and
it takes about six hours. This day’s
is comparatively difficult as you trek
gradual uphill in the beginning and later
go steep up for some hours. En route you
cross through forests covered with local
vegetation. While walking, you cross few
streams. At some distance, you can see
snow peaks. Syaklung is a village dominated
by Gurung, Magar and other communities
of Nepal. There is an excellent camping
spot here. Moreover, you will find recently
opened tea shops and small lodges. This
place grants you an opportunity to enjoy
the views of Annapurna South, Fish tail,
Annapurna II, Lamjung, Mardi peak, Manaslu
and several unnamed peaks.
Day
8
Trek
from Syaklung to Kalikasthan (1300m.) which
takes almost five hours. To reach Kalikasthan
you trek downhill at first and then follow
ascent and descent path. The trails follow
along the forested ridge top through rough
motor able road passing through Thulokot
and Majhthana (1220m.). You are accompanied
by views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna ranges,
Lamjung Himal and Manasalu. Kalikasthan
is a village inhabited by Hindu people.
This village is named after goddess Kali
as there is a temple with idol of Kali
at the top of the ridge. There is a well
managed camping spot. Moreover, you find
small local shop with minimal supplies,
typical tea shops and very small lodges.
From here you can have fun of observing
sunset.
Day
9
Trek from Kalikasthan
to Bijayapur khola (900m.) and drive to Pokhara.
This day you gently climb downhill to get
Bijayapur Khola passing through villages
and motor able road. After lunch, you drive
back to Pokhara.
Day
10
Drive from Pokhara
to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus that 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 can also fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
which takes about 25 minutes.
The
price includes the following services:
Airport pick-up and drop off services
Trekking permit
Entry permit fee
Trekking guide
A cook
Necessary porters
Necessary kitchen helpers
Necessary sherpas
All surface transportation to the starting
point and from the ending point of the
trek
All meals three times a day (breakfast,
lunch, dinner, juice, tea, coffee, hot
chocolate, fruits etc.)
Necessary Camping equipment such as
tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet
tent, mattresses, down sleeping bag, down
jacket, cooking utensils, fuel etc.
Camping charges
Necessary insurance for trekking stuff
First Aid and kits
Rescue assistance
The
price does not include:
Personal nature expenses such as all
kinds of drinks, beverages, etc.
This
trek is to be specially done during the month
of late September and early October due to
harvesting time. This area looks beautiful
as it is adorned by the rice plants. This route
has the attraction of lower altitudes and avoids
the extreme elevation gains/losses common to
other treks in Nepal.
