12-Day
Kaligandakki Muktinath Lodge Trek
The ancient trade route to Mustang
and Tibet, up the Kali Ghandaki
River, presents one of the most
developed trekking trails offering
comfortable lodges run by Gurung
and Thakali families. Starting
from Pokhara we ascend the Annapurna
foothills through picturesque
Gurung villages and continue through
lichen-draped rhododendron forest
to climb Poon Hill at dawn for
spectacular views of Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna ranges. Later we
will trek up the deepest valley
in the world situated between
two Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri
8,167m. And Annapurna 8,091m.As
we trek up the Kali Gandaki valley
we pass though the traditional
and prosperous villages of Tukuche,
Ghasa, Marpha and Jomsom. The
Thakalis, traditional traders,
have converted their charming
and wonderfully clean homes into
trekkers' lodges and are well
known as one of the most gracious
and successful innkeepers in Nepal.
Past Jomsom we reach the arid
Tibet-like landscape of Mustang.
At Muktinath, set below the Thorung
La pass, we have a day to explore
the temple and villages and enjoy
wonderful mountain views before
taking the flight back from Jomsom.
Moderate to difficult trekking
from 900m. To 3,800m.Accommodation
in Comfortable lodges run by local
families. The trek starts in Pokhara
and includes all meals, road-head
transports, services of experienced
trek guide and porter to carry
luggage.Clients carry day-pack
only and walk at their own pace.
Private departures are also available
upon request.
Itinerary
Day
01 : Arrive in kathmandu.
Day 02 : Briefing and In
Kathmandu, sightseeing Kathmandu
Valley
Day 03 : Drive to phedi
trek to dhampus
Day 14 : fly back from
Jomsom to pokhara
Day 15 : drive back to
ktm.
Day 16 : Free day
Day 17 : Departure day.
GROUP
DEPARTURE DATES (Ex Kathmandu):
2003/2004
Trip 01 : 5-March 12-March
Trip 02 : 17-March 24-March
Trip 03 : 2-April 7-April
Trip 04 : 15-April 19-April
Trip 05 : 26-April. 29-April
Trip 06 : 2-May 7-May
Trip 07 : 15-May 21-May
Trip 08 : 26-May 30-May
Trip 09 : 25-Spetember
30-September
Trip 10 : 5-October 9-October
Trip 11 : 15-October 21-October
Trip 12 : 27-October 29-October
Trip 13 : 2-November 7-November
Trip 14 : 14-November 19-November
Trip 15 : 25-November 28-November
Private
departures are also available
upon request.
