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Day 01 |
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. Stay
overnight at camp.
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Day 02 |
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. Stay overnight at
camp.
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Day 03 |
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. Stay overnight at
camp.
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Day 04 |
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.
Stay overnight at camp.
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Day 05 |
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.
Stay overnight at camp.
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Day 06 |
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. Stay
overnight at camp.
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Day 07 |
Trek from Karputaar to
Syaklung (1100m.) and it
takes about six hours.
This day 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. Stay overnight at
camp.
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Day 08 |
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. Stay
overnight at camp.
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Day 09 |
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. Stay
overnight at hotel in
Pokhara.
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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. |
