Kali Gandaki Muktinath Trek

Today would be the most exhilarating day where your leader introduces you to our city tour expert who guides you to the most pious Hindu and Buddhist religious place that are listed in the world heritage sites and elucidates you the entire mysticism over its existence.

Highlights:
• Breakfast depending on your choice and preference.
• Meet-up at 9 am for the tour.
• Visit to Boudhanath Stupa and Pashupatinath.
• Lunch on your preference.
• Getting together for trek briefing as per the time given by your leader.
• Distribution of company’s trek equipment’s.

Driving 200 km to Pokhara, the second biggest city of Nepal is very entertaining giving you ample opportunity to know how locals live up to drive through these winding roads in local bus which are often enormously packed.

Highlights:
• 6/7 hours drive.
• Early drive to Pokhara to skip any uncertainty of traffic jam.
• Fabulous scenery as you navigate through this new roads.
• A very relaxing multiple breaks gives you time to stretch and enjoy.
• Lunch stop in one of the highway restaurant with its excellent food choices is very comforting.
• Being in Pokhara unlike Kathmandu will definitely add more excitement to your anticipation.

Approximately 1 and ½ hour’s drive on narrow paved road to Nayapul, the starting point of your electrifying expedition is sincerely adventurous. Approximately 5 hours walk to Ulleri, the exquisite stone built rural community in the region situated high up on the mountain ridge.

Highlights:
• Drive to Nayapul.
• 2 and half hours gentle walk to the beautiful settlement of Hille for lunch.
• The scenic beauty, deep gorge and stretches of ancient farming terraces at the backdrop is phenomenal.
• 3 hours of vertical ascend with lots of steps through the series of villages to Ulleri is adventurous.
• Overnight stay, fabulous dinner and briefing by your leader along with number of alluring narratives.

4 hours walking through the beautiful woodland trail of rhododendron, maple and oak is overwhelming and getting to Ghorepani the leading protected area in Nepal with the world largest Rhododendron forest is extraordinary. Ghorepani, the place that has served as a crucial place for the meet up of traders during the salt trade era between Nepal and Tibet.

Highlights:
• Unbelievable hike through the dramatic forest setup.
• Lot to see if you are trekking in spring.
• Getting to Ghorepani, the blue roof settlement is electrifying.
• Know the legends of Ghorepani.
• Free afternoon for self – exploration.
• Overnight stay, marvelous dinner and chill out.

Morning sunrise view from Poon-Hill is one cherishing moment with panoramic view of mountains like Annapurna, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Dhampus peak, Fishtail etc. Today we descend at least of 1600 m down to Tatopani. After breakfast we leave Gorepani and descend through woodland to the village of Sikha for lunch. We further descend down to world’s deepest Kali Gandaki gorge and get to Tatopani. Taking a dip in the pool of Tatopani (hot water), the natural hot spring is an everyday activity for tourist both local and international.

Highlights:
• Early wake-up call for the dazzling sunrise view with ample snow-capped mountains that would move many emotionally.
• Fabulous walk through woodland is peaceful.
• Arriving into the deepest gorge in the world and getting to Tatopani is sensational.
• After a long day walking dip in the natural hot spring at Tatopani with chilled beer is very soothing.

From Tatopani we start off with a gradual ascend trial to the village of Dana where Magars are the dominant tribe. Depending on the trail condition today we try our best to skip the jeep road and take the formerly trekking route. On the way through Kali Gandaki you would see couple of Hydro power station and eventually get to Rupse Chahara, one among the most beautiful waterfall of Nepal where we will have lunch. Gradually we get to Ghasa, the border between Myagdi and Manang district.

Highlights:
• Delightful walk with stunning views and series of cultural villages.
• Walking through the series of townships of Magars, Brahmins and Thakalis is remarkable.
• Outstanding view of Rupse Chahara, one among the most beautiful waterfall of Nepal.
• Being at Ghasa and arriving into a different district of Manang is exciting.
• View of Annapurna is unbelievable.

Today’s short walk starts with gradual up trial to Kaiku. The trail now ascends following the gorge through the forest of pine till we cross a bridge, we now steeply ascend to the village of Lete and another short gradual trail leads us to the prosperous Thakali village of Kalopani. Another 2 hours of enchanting walk through pine, juniper and cypress forest takes us to the very cultured and architecturally exotic village of Larjung.

Highlights:
• Most enchanting walk through woodland.
• Despite occasional steep climbing today’s walk offers an impressive view of Dhaulagiri (7th highest mountain in the world), Nilgiri, Tukuche and Annapurna.
• Being at the beautiful settlement of Larjung is sensational.
• Lunch and free afternoon for self – exploration.

After breakfast we walk a gradual trial to Kobang and gradually reach Tukuche, the village grounded at the base of Tukuche peak and did serve as a junction during the salt trade era. Now we enter into the ‘valley of apples and apricot’ where you would see ample apple orchards and apple brandy brewery on the way. Another two hours of gentle walk takes us to one of the largest Thakali village of Marpha. This architectural white village has always been prominent for its apples.

Highlights:
• A very enchanting walk along the salt trade route and the world’s deepest gorge.
• Getting closer to the majestic Dhaulagir and Nilgiri is phenomenal.
• It is mesmerizing to see all the beautiful apple growing all around if you are trekking in the right season.
• Now the valley opens right before you with its magnificence.
• Lunch at Marpha and afternoon exploration, worth trying local apple brandy.

Now away from the tree line we leave Marpha and the next 2 hours of gradual – effortless trial takes us to the medieval town of  Jomsom which means New Fort and the district headquarters of Mustang. Nilgiri range dominates the entire Jomsom. Next we walk 10 km of easy walk to kagbeni with occasional walking on the Kali Gandaki river bed. Kagbeni, the getaway to the forbidden kingdom of Mustang is stunning with its very cultured and ancient setting.

Highlights:
• Awesome walk with different landscape background.
• Great view of high Himalayan giants poking into the sky.
• Witness the Kali Gandaki River which dates back to 80 million old flowing from Tibetan Plateau.
• Walk to Kagbeni, the gateway of Upper Mustang through the ancient salt trade trail is unique.
• Afternoon excursion around the antique village of Kagbeni which is not to be missed.

Leaving the vintage Kagbeni we slowly ascend to the ridge from where the view of Mustang valley and the Kali Gandaki valley is unbelievable. We further climb up to the ancient settlement of Jharkot where you would witness the remains of the ancient fort. Eventually we climb to a very lively town of Muktinath – situated at the base of Muktinath peak and the high Thorang Pass Muktinath is a highly venerated sacred place of pilgrimage for both Hindus and Buddhist.

Highlights:
• Walking on the wider version of trail is worth it.
• A very rewarding moment being at Muktinath with exceptional view.
• Explore Muktinath, a place of nirvana for both Hindus and Buddhist.
• Observe the lively activities of locals selling souvenirs and ammonites.
• Witness how Hinduism and Buddhism blend side by side in great harmony in Nepal.

Today we walk to Jomsom partly taking a different trail with utterly different landscape background as Mustang happens to be a desert of Nepal with arid and dry terrestrial. We leave Muktinath and descend down to Ekle Bhatti. We follow Kali Gandaki, the river older than the mountains and head towards Jomsom, the administrative headquarter of Mustang and the windy valley of Nepal.

Highlights:
• Today’s walk is very relaxing through ancient Tibetan settlement where Nilgiri range dominates the horizon.
• Retracing our trail back through prehistoric Kali Gandaki River is mesmerizing.
• While walking back to Jomsom watch out for harsh wind. Beautiful Nilgiri range dominates the entire Jomsom.
• Being it a last night fun activities follows with dancing, eating, drinking and tipping.

Today we wake up early for the flight to Pokhara. Flights from Jomsom takes off early to skip any uncertainty of wind and weather. Pokhara (820 m), the second biggest city, also very popularly known as the second home of the tourists is the land of extravagant beauty that would undoubtedly trigger excitement.

Highlights:
• End of your trekking days.
• We bid goodbye to our local staff.
• 20 minutes flight to stunning Pokhara, and in Pokhara the beautiful Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Himalayas mounting at the backdrop create an atmosphere of peace and delight.
• As per preference your leader will assist you in your Pokhara activities that may include: lake explore and hike to peace pagoda, paragliding, zip lining etc. or it’s entirely up to your choice if you want to stay back and explore Pokhara for shopping.

Sensational flight back to the capital city of Kathmandu with an outstanding panoramic view.

Highlights:
• Sensational flight to Kathmandu
• Explore the Capital City of Kathmandu as per your requirements.

Depending on your flight schedule airport transportation will be provided. Your leader will be there to send you off home.