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Cultural trek to Jomsom (7
days) fly in / fly out
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 One of the most significant
features of this trek is that it can be done
through out the year as it falls under rain
shadow area. Although the entire route remains
below 4000 meters yet the trek is purely stimulating.
This is a remarkable trek where you can explore
the Buddhist and Hindu culture as well. Some
of the attractions of this trek are the spectacular
mountain views, deepest gorge in the world
and Jomsom which is stunning arid valley you.
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| Trip
Hightlights: |
| Duration: |
07
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| Type of Trek : |
Tea House/Camping |
| Max Altitude: |
2713 m. |
| Minimum Pax: |
1 + |
| Mode of travel: |
Flight/Land Transportation |
| Grade: |
Easy |
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1 |
Drive
from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m.) takes
about six hours.
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. You can also fly from Kathmandu
to Pokhara which takes about 25 minutes. |
| Day
2 |
Fly
from Pokhara to Jomsom (2713 m.) and trek
Jomsom to Kagbeni (2895 m.) for about three
hours. You begin your trek to Kagbeni following
along the bank of Kali Gandaki river. En
route, you pass through arid part of Kali
Gandaki river. |
| Day
3 |
Trek from Kagbeni to Tukuche (2550m.)
takes about five hours.
You trek along the bank of Kali Gandaki for two hours until you reach Jomsom.
From Jomsom, you can enjoy the splendid views of Tukuche peak, Nilgiri and many
others. To reach Marpha from here, you trek along leveled path for one hour.
Leaving Marpha, you begin your journey to Tukuche trekking along flat leveled
path at the bank of Kali Gandaki river. Tukuche, a beautiful Thakali village
is well known for its monastery, panoramic view of Dhaulagiri over 8000 m and
there are excellent lodges for the guests offering services of standard quality. |
| Day
4 |
Trek from Tukuche
to Kalopani (2500m.) takes about five and
half hours.
After trekking along rocky trail with some bushes at some point at the bank of
Kali Gandaki for nearly two hours you reach Larjung. This is the view point for
Dhaulagiri glacier, Tukuche peak, Dhaulgiri I and many others. You find apple
orchard in and around Larjung. After trekking along flat leveled path you cross
a suspension bridge and after passing through the jungle you reach Kokkethanti
where you can enjoy lunch. There are good lodges lying at the bank of Kali Gandaki
river. Finally you have to trek along flat leveled path passing few villages,
lodges and cross a suspension bridge to reach Kalopani. This is a magnificent
village surrounded by verdant forest from where you can have closer view of Annapurna
I. |
| Day
5 |
Trek from Kalopani
to Jomsom (2713 m.) takes about six hours.
While trekking along the bank of Kali Gandaki river, you will be mesmerized by
the views of Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Tukuche Peak and many other unnamed mountains
and peaks. This day you pass through jungle, villages, rocky trail from place
to place. To reach Jomsom from Tukuche, you trek along flat trail at the bank
of Kali Gandaki river. While trekking, you pass Tibetan refugee camp situated
near Marpha, apple orchard, distillery, Agriculture Development farm and beautiful
hills. |
| Day
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Fly from Jomsom
to Pokhara takes about 35 minutes. The flights
are available during the morning time. During
the flights in morning, the sky looks very
clear which makes you able to enjoy the splendid
views of different mountain peaks. |
| Day
7 |
Drive from Pokhara
to Kathmandu by tourist mini bus 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 can enjoy the mountain
views, green sceneries, rice terrace fields,
vegetable fields and people 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. |
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