Rough and wild, this trek takes you through less traveled country south of the Annapurnas and Lamjung Himal massif. This is a spectacular short trek, which traverses a variety of terrain from low land villages and rice terraces up to Nepal’s largest Gurung (Gurkha) village (3000m). Throughout the trek you will enjoy great mountain views of Manaslu, Annapurna II, and the Lamjung Himal. The local people here are unaccustomed to trekkers and always provide a friendly welcome, as well as enjoying the odd party!
Highlights: forests of bamboo and rhododendron, spectacular panoramic views of the Annapurnas and Lamjung Himal, traditional tribal villages.
ITINERARY
Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu
Height: 1300m
Meet with our representative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Kathmandu.
Duration: 4 hrs
Height: 1300m
Half day sightseeing around Kathmandu. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu-Pokhara
Duration: 35 minute fly or 6 hrs drive
Height: 960m
We take the 30 minute flight to Pokhara,or 6 hrs drive west to Kathmandu along the Trisuli river than while with Marsayandi drive then to Pokhara.Over night at Hotel.
Day 04. Pokhara-Mardi Phul- Karpani
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 1370m
After breakfast leaving hotel drive to Mardipul and start the trek to Karpani.Trek follow a less frequented path in the direction of Ghachok passing through the settlement of Lhachock (975m) then through village fields to descend through village fields to descend through a natural rock tunnel to reach our campsite at Karpani. Walkking gently uphill and downhill.
Day 05 Nayagaon to Ghalegaon Danda
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 960m
Drive or fly. We continue along the west bank of the Seti Khola (river) and through several small Gurung settlements. The paths through the villages are paved with large stones and several of the ascents are stepped in the same way. Reach the Sardi Khola, cross it and make a steep ascent to our campsite on a ridge high above the river. Wonderful views from here of Annapurna South (7273m), Hiunchuli (6336m) and Machhapuchare (6999m). about 5 hrs walk with two steep ascents.
Day 06 Ghalegaon Danda- Sikklis
Duration: 6 hrs
Height: 2700m
After breakfast drive to Bhurjung Khola and We start with a steep ascent from the campsite through oak and rhododendron forest toward the ridge which separates the Seti and Madi Kholas. In spring the forest is full of primula, orchids and rhododendrons in bloom. We come to an open meadow with fabulous views of Machhapuchare, then continue up to the top of the ridge (2621m). we make a short descent to reach an open meadow used by the local people as a buffalo pastures (about 2400m). then a longer descent through forest, emerging into open grassy meadows above Sikklis (2000m). we get good views from our campsite both at sunrise and sunset. About 7–8hrs walking with one steep ascent and one steep descent.
Day 07 In Sikklis
Duration: 5 hrs
Height: 2500m
Opportunity to make an optional excursion north from sikklis along a ridge for stunning views of Lamjung himal and the Annapurnas. Alternatively spend the day relaxing and taking in the spectacular mountain scenery or wandering around sikklis, one of the largest Gurung settlements in Nepal.
Day 08 sikklis - Laamokhet
Duration: 5hrs
Height: 920m
We make a steep descent from our campsite above Sikklis through the small settlement of Khitang down to the Madi Khola. The walking is more gradual now along the west bank of the river. Good opportunities for birdwatching – watch out for kingfishers, blue throated beeaters and whitecapped river chats. We lage of Laamokhet. This is one long steep descent trek today.
Day 09 Laamokhet - Thulokote
Duration: 6hrs
Height: 1419m
Explore around (optional rip: can be climbed unnamed peak) From Laamokhet, easy walking brings us gradually down the west bank of the river through forest and fields. We then ascend steepy through the forest to a small pass and then more gradually continue to Kalikastan (1150m ). We stop in the village before continuing along a broad trail and ascending to the top of an open grassy ridge with panoramic views of the Annapurnas, from Dhaulagiri in the west to Lamjung and Manaslu Himal in the east. The lakes of Begnas and Rupa are below the ridge to the south. We camp a little below the ridge.Day over with one steepish ascent.
Day 10 Thulokote - Syaglung
Duration: 6 hrs
Height: 1400m
Retrace our steps from the camp to the top of the ridge to watch sunrise over the mountains and then return to the campsite for breakfast. Descend quite steepy from the ridge and at a major trail junction take the trail to the east. Ascend to the ridge to find a small camp site .
Day 11 Syaglung –Chisapani
Duration: 6 hrs
Height: 2000m
Walking along the villages and decend down little bit and steep up hill to Chisapani. From here a beautiful panoramic views of Himalayas and green hill on the south.
Day12 Chisapani - Begnas Tal-Pokhara
Duration: 5 hrs
Height: 960m
Walking along the ridge with view of mountain and Beganash Lake on right hand side beautiful day end at Begnas Lake then drive to Pokhara.On hotel over night.
Day 13 Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Duration: 6hrs drive
Height: 1300m
After trek can join other activities like Rafting, Jungle Safari if not Fly or Drive to Kathmandu.
