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Gorkha Pokhara trek |
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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. |
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Facts
OF
TREK |
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Duration: 10 Days
Trek type: Tea House
Max Altitude: --- m. |
Minimum Pax: 1 +
Mode of travel: Land
Grade: Easy |
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Itinerary
In
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Day
01 :
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Drive from Kathmandu to
Zerokilo 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.
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Day
02 :
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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.
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Day
03 :
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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.
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Day
04 :
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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.
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Day
05 :
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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
swim here and
the scenery is
superb to see.
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Day
06:
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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.
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Day
07 :
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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.
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Day
08 :
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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.
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Day
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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.
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Day 10 :
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Drive from
Pokhara to
Kathmandu.
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Services
Included
National Park
entry permit,
Trekking permit,
Land
transportation
to and fro,
Accommodation in
lodges during
the trek, Food:
three meals a
day, A guide &
required number
of porter (s),
Essential
equipment.
Services
Excluded
Personal
expenses,
Insurance, Tips,
Emergency
evacuation by
Helicopter,
Alternative
transportation
in case of heavy
rain, landslide,
strike, road
blockade etc.
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