Kalunchok trekking starts overland from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal via Barabise. Then the route leads to Kharidunga. Along the trek you will come across some villages mainly inhabited by Tamangs, Sherpas, and Brahmins. Along the trail also can be seen are a few monasteries and Temples. A good view of the Mountain and Sunkoshi River can also be had.
After crossing Sherpa villages you come across a thick forest with lots Rhododendron trees. After that you reach Kalinchowk. From the highest altitude of Kalinchowk (3579meters) you could get a good view of Annapurna, Lamjung, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shisha Panga (Tibet), Langtang, Dorjee Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Amabamori, Gauri Shanker, Melamchi and Namburi Himal. There is also a prominent temple of the Hindus called the Kali temple. Two natural springs originate from this area which are called Sundhara and Tama which are the main source of the very big two rivers the Sunkoshi and Tama Koshi rivers. From Kalinchowk one could get a good view of Kathmandu at night. The main flowers of Nepal Rhododendron (Laligurans) and the national bird Pheasant (Danfe) can also be seen in this area. While descending to Suspa you could get to see a very rare community in Nepal called "The Thami." The trek ends at Charikot which is also a district head quarters. If time permits Dolaka can also be visited. The best months for trek on this route are March, April, May to December. Tour Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive Katmandu. Includes: (A). Day 2: Katmandu - Sightseeing in Katmandu. Includes: (A), (B). Day 3: Katmandu - drive Bus to Barabise. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 4: Barabise -Ahgeri Kharka. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 5: Ahgeri Khark to Biku Gompa. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 6: Biku Gompa to Sighate. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 7: Rest day at Sigate. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 8: Sigate to Junggepati. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 9: Junggepati to Kalipokhari. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 10: Lalipokhari to Kalinchokthan. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 11: Kalinchok than to Charikot Bazar. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D). Day 12: Charikot by bus to Katmandu. Includes: (A), (B), (L). Day 13: Rest & Shopping in Kathmandu. Includes: (A), (B). Day 14: Departure for next trip or fly onward. Includes: (B). Note: Abbreviation: A - Accommodation, B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner. Member discount: Notes: Price Includes:
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