The area to the east of the Marshyandi River, between Lamjung and Gorkha districts, has a great deal of potential for remote area treks. This part of the country has not developed any of the conventional tourist infrastructures so groups will need to be fully self-sufficient and have competent guides familiar with the local trials. No special permits are required.
The best destinations are the lakes of Mimi Pokhari and Dudh Pokhari, which are located on the southwestern slopes of Baudha Himal and Himal Chuli, both a part of the Manaslu massif. These two lakes are pilgrimage sites for local Gurung people during the summer months. The best starting point for treks to both of these lakes is either Phalensangu or Besishahar.
Beyond Dudh Pokhari is a high pass, Rupina Bhanjyang, which takes the trekker in to the valley of the Budhi Gandaki. Alternatively, from Dudh Pokhari a trail can be followed into the Deurandi khola valley and on to Gorkha.
To the west of the Marshyandi River there are other possibilities for self-sufficient trekkers. There is much more habitation on the side of the river but little or no tourist facilities. Treks from Besishahar through the villages of Ghalegaon, Bhujung, and on towards Sikles are possible but, again, guides with local knowledge are essential. An ACAP entry permit is required to trek past Ghalegaon. A number of village home stay programmes are being developed in the area, which will afford visitors a unique insight into rural life.
Above Ghalegaon a remote trial leads through uninhabited country to the high pass of Namun La. This pass leads down to the Marshyandi khola near Bagarchap on the Annapurna circuit route. Trekkers attempting this route must ensure that they and their staff are well prepared for this crossing which is often snow bound.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu, overnight in hotel (A)
Day 2: Sightseeing in Kathmandu & Patan (A, B)
Day 3: Drive from Kathmandu to Bensisahar (760m)/Khudi (790m) and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 4: Trekking from Khudi to Ghalegaun and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 5: Trekking from Ghalegaun to Ghanpokhara and overnight in Lodge/Camp (A, B, L, D).
Day 6: Trekking from Ghanpokhara to Ramdung Phedi and overnight Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 7: Trekking from Ramdung Phedi to Bhainsi kharka (Yamjakot Danda) and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 8: Trekking from Bhainsi Kharka to Tanting (1580m) and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 9: Trekking from Tanting to Parche (1760m) and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 10: Sikles exploration day, providing pack lunch & back to overnight at same place. (A, B, L, D)
Day 11: Trekking from Parche to Chasu (980m) and overnight in Lodge/Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 12: Trekking from Chasu to Kalikasthan (1080m) and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 13: Trekking from Klikasthan to Lipeyani (1100m) and overnight in Camp (A, B, L, D)
Day 14: Trekking from Lipeyani to Begnas Lake & drive to Pokhara, overnight in Hotel at lakeside (A, B, L)
Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and stay in Hotel (A, B)
Day 16: Rest in Kathmandu, shopping (A, B)
Day 17: Departure onward or for another trip (B)
(Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner)
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Cost Included:
- Airport pick up & drop
- Trekking guide
- One porter each two clients in tea-house trek, required cook, trek crews & porters in tent trek
- Insurance, lodging, food & allowance to your trek crews
- Tent & mattress for tent trekking
- All meals as per itinerary
- Land transportation as per itinerary
- All accommodation as per itinerary
- Trekking Permit & National Park Fee.
Excluded:
- International airfares & war insurance
- The cost of personal items like laundry & all kind of soft & hard drinks
- Optional excursions
- Cost of visas, insurance charges & passports where is necessary
- Gratuities for services provided on a personal basis
- The single supplement payable on all bookings where only one person is traveling
- All others except committed to provide in ‘cost included’ section above.
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