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Churen Himal is situated north west from Beni a
part of Jaljala trek and this is completely
apart from the beaten paths, this trekking is
for the person who loves the beauty of nature
and the wild valleys of course spectacular view
of Dhaulagiri. The trek offer an opportunity to
discover areas, which remain practically,
untouched and still retain an Individual
lifestyle without being affected by western
influences. On this trekking you will have a
chance to trek into the mass of the Dhorpatan
hills. This area is full of rivers and fast
glacial streams, lots of forest and animals.
Visit the base camp of Churen Himal and follow
the Pelma Khola down from its source to the rich
forests and rocky spires of Lower Dolpa. A land
myth and legend. In the settlement of Dhorpatan
we can see the Bon Monastery, Tibetan Herbal
Medicine School as well as friendly local
village.
The Churen Himal trek is a non touristic
trekking trail in the Annapurna region. This
trek is for those who love to explore beautiful
nature and wild valleys. The exotic,
breathtaking Himalayas like Dhaulagiri,
Annapurna, Gurja Himal and Churen Himal can be
viewed during the Churen Himal trek. We will
take you out of the beaten track, inside a
region where very few foreigners are travelling,
reaching the Churen Himal base camp, a peak that
belongs to the western Dhaulagiri range.
Churen
Himal
Trekking – 23 Days
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Trip Code |
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NAP-CHU-052 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 1515 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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Accessibility |
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Fly or drive to Pokhara and drive Beni to
trailhead, after the trek drive back from
Pokhara to Kathmandu |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude (4450m) Bundzunge Bara and ,
moderate and strenuous trail, average 5/7-hrs
walk per day. |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
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Facility |
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Camping only, porters are necessary in order to
carry all gear and food. |
Highlights of the trip
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Visit temple, Art/architecture/Pagodas and
heritage sites in Kathmandu
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Scenic road drive to Beni via Pokhara
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Next to the Annpurna range in the mid-west
with different panorama of giant Dhaulagiri
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Cultural experience, great nature and high
adventure journey
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Un-spoilt wild life and vegetation and
adventurous photographic destination.
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Churen base camp and glacier visit interesting and picturesque places
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Snow capped Himalayan peaks
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friendly people and many more
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Wonderful nature area full of forest and
animals
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Days |
Particulars |
Altitude/Time |
Highlights |
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01 |
Arrive in Kathmandu |
1317m/ |
Welcomed you by our representative,
transfer to hotel, free time. |
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02 |
Excursion day in Kathmandu |
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Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swoyambunath
and Patan Durbar square, meeting and
briefing |
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03 |
Drive to Beni |
850m/8/9-hrs |
Scenic drive through the bank of
Trishuli & Marshyangdi River to Beni
Bazzar via Pokhara |
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04 |
Trek to Babiachor |
1135m/5-hrs |
Cross a high, winding path |
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05 |
Trek to Dharapani |
1750m/5/6-hrs |
Zig and zag up steep hill |
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06 |
Trek to Sibang |
1865m/5/6-hrs |
Cultivated fields spread over the wide
mountain flank |
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07 |
Trek to Marani |
2550m/5-hrs |
Superb point of view on the solid mass
of Dhaulagiri. |
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08 |
Trek to Gurjaghat |
2800m/7-hrs |
Panorama on the solid mass of Dhaulagiri
and Annapurna. |
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09 |
Trek to Rupachaur Kharka |
3400m/5/6-hrs |
Beautiful stage of the wild forest |
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10 |
Trek to Gurjagaon |
2700m/5/6-hrs |
Magar Village |
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11 |
Trek to Darsinge Kharka |
2945m/5/6-hrs |
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12 |
Trek to Bundzunge Kharka |
4090m/6/7-hrs |
Crossing the Bundzunge Bara (4450m) |
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13 |
Trek to Churen Base Camp |
4160m/5-hrs |
Churen Himal Base Camp |
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14 |
Trek to Gurjagaon |
2700m/7-hrs |
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15 |
Trek to Lalung |
2600m/6-hrs |
Panorama of Hiunchuli, Annapurna &
Dhaulagiri |
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16 |
Trek to Khibang |
2150m/5-hrs |
Picturesque Magars villages |
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17 |
Trek to Marang |
1900m/5/6-hrs |
Panoramas on the chains of southern
Dhaulagiri. |
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18 |
Trek to Pakhapani |
1830m/6/7-hrs |
Terrace cultivation area |
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19 |
Trek to Beni |
850m/4-hrs |
Forest of rhododendron and Kaligandaki
valley |
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20 |
Beni drive to Pokhara |
820m/5-hrs |
Bus drive to Pokhara |
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21 |
Drive to Kathmandu |
1317m/7-hrs |
Scenic drive to Kathmandu, free evening |
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22 |
Leisure day Kathmandu |
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Farewell meeting & Dinner |
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23 |
Departure day |
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Flight onward destination |
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