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Days 01 :
Arrive at Tribhuwan
international airport,
Kathmandu, you are welcomed
by the hospitable meeting
and then you will be
transferred to your hotel.
Short briefing will be
followed about necessary
formalities and rest of the
program. Depending on
arrival time you will have
choice of visiting nearby
sanctuaries or have a rest
day.
Days 02 :
After breakfast we drive to
Swoyambhunatha stupa has it
that Manjushree, found of
Kathmandu valley, and
discovered the lotus of
ancient valley lake on which
site the great stupa of
swoyambhunath was later
built. The omni sighted
stare of Buddha greets
visitors & residents a like
compassion. This is one of
the oldest Buddhist stupa in
the world, which has been
registered in UNICEOO
heritage side. We then visit
to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Kathmandu durbar square
situated the center of
Kathmandu where you can see
the House of Living
Goddess”KUMARI” Kasthamandup
temple” Said that was built
from single tree in 16th
century, big bell-big drams,
erotic carving in old
temple, old palace etc. We
then finally were
sightseeing to Patan Durbar
Square. Patan Durbar square
is one of the beautiful
Durbars square in Kathmandu
valley. It is very famous
for woodcarving, Metal
works, Temples and
Monasteries. Tour of Patan
includes tour of Krishna
temple, Patan king’s palace,
Golden temple and much more.
Days 03 :
After breakfast we drive to
Besisahar by regular bus. We
cross a long suspension
bridge and enter the largest
trading village of Khudi
inhabited by the Gurungs.
Days 04 :
The route follows the
Marsyangdi River upstream,
crossing a long suspension
bridge and passing a
beautiful, thin waterfall
with a fine bathing pool. We
ascend to the town of
Bahundanda, which means
‘Brahman Hill’. There are
good views to the north.
Days 05 :
The gorge becomes narrower
as we cross a cantilever
bridge followed by a
suspension bridge. We pass a
few small settlements along
the route and Chamje, the
destination for the day, is
one of them. Having traveled
upstream, we observe many
changes in the people,
architecture and vegetation.
Houses are now built of
rocks, the vegetation is
less tropical and the
culture more Tibetan-like
Days 06 :
Leaving Chamje, the gorge
becomes more impressive. We
cross into the district of
Manang and see more Bhotia
people. These are primarily
agro-pastor lists and the
real trans-Himalayan traders
of the region. The route
climbs gradually to the town
of Bagarchap meaning
(butcher’s place). The
houses here have flat roofs,
indicating that there is
less rainfall here than the
south. There is a temple
here worth visiting, and
views of the Annapurnas and
the Lamjung Himal.
Days 07 :
Leaving Bagarchap, the
valley becomes narrow and
picturesque. The vegetation
is temperate, broad-leaved
forest. Chame is a
government town and district
centre for Manang. There are
interesting religious
buildings and hot springs.
Days 08 :
We continue in an
unrelenting narrow valley of
pine, hemlock and cypress
forest. The trail through a
serene forest leads to lower
Pisang; a side trip to
higher Pisang is a must for
an amazing view of Annapurna
II. This arid region is in
the rain shadow of the
Himalayas. The men here are
traders - and may sell or
trade almost anything - and
part-time farmers, and the
women are full-time farmers.
Days 09 :
There are 2 routes from
here: a low road and a high
road, if we go to the high
route. First we climb to the
village of Ngawal at (3657m)
before reaching Ghyaru and
onto Pisang. The mountain
scenery is along this route
is superb. Ngawal is a
medieval village, with flat
roofed stone buildings and
ladders to reach the living
quarters. From here, we
continue to climb to Ghyaru
at (3670m). Also a medieval
village, Ghyaru has stunning
views of Lamjung Himal,
Annapurna lll, and
Gangapurna. Finally, we
descend to Manang it takes
about 4-hrs from Ghyaru to
Manang. If we take low road
we walk direct to the
interesting village of Braga,
which is the seat of the
oldest monastery in the
area. The Gomba is about 900
years old and belongs to the
Kargyupa sect of Tibetan
Buddhism, and contains some
unique works of art. Manang
is 30 minutes from here.
Days 10 :
This day is acclimatization
day, which is best spent
being active and climbing to
higher elevations for views
but returning to lower
altitudes to sleep. Manang
itself is in a spectacular
location with many
attractions. There are
lakes, caves, moraine-hills,
monasteries or local
activities in town and visit
HRA clinic that may be
advice for any one going
high for trekker’s safety.
Days 11 :
This day we will trek to the
village of Khangsar, about
2-hrs from Manang at
(3730m). On the way, we can
make a detour to small lake
at the Gangapurna glacier.
There about 70 houses in
Khangsar as well as a
monastery named Tore Gompa.
From the village, there are
superb views up the Khangsar
Khola to Tilicho Peak and
the Grand Barrier.
Days 12 :
In between Tore Gompa and
Tilicho Lake, there is a
big, grassy field where Blue
Sheep are often seen. About
one kilometer from the
field, we reach a hill.
Climbing this hill (4800m)
affords us a view of the
entire valley. A steep
descent will bring us to
Tilicho Base Camp, where we
find our lodging for the
night.
Days 13 :
If weather conditions are
favorable, we’ll make our
day trip to Tilicho Lake,
the highest lake in the
world at (5200m.) The Lake
is 4 kilometers long and 2.5
kilometers wide. It is the
main source for the
Marsyangdi River. It is
about 3-hrs from the lodge
to the lake. We’ll have a
picnic lunch before
returning to the lodge.
Days 14 :
This day we return to
Khangsar and continue our
trek to Gunsang village at
(3900m.) We’ll celebrate
having reached the highest
place on earth – if the sign
at the Marsyangdi Hotel is
correct, we are 3850
kilometers above see level!
Days 15 :
Beyond Gunsang, we come to
Yak Kharka, which means Yak
pastures. True to the name,
grazing yaks are to be seen
in this area, and across the
river on the mountainside.
We’ll arrive at Ledar
(4200m). Although it is just
a half-day’s trek to Ledar,
we’ll stop here for the
night, in order to acclimate
for our further ascent.
Days 16 :
This day we trek to Thorung
Phedi (4450m), which
literally means “The foot of
Thorung”. We walk slow down
hill to river and climb up
to Thorung Phedi or if time
and feeling well can proceed
on to high camp but will
work out in situation.
Days 17 :
This day we’ll cross one of
the world’s highest passes.
It will take us about
3/4-hrs to get to the top at
(5416m), there is a small
teashop, there are the
prayer flags marking the top
of the pass. From here there
are views of the Annapurna
range to the south and Mukut
Himal bordering Dolpo to the
West. The trail descends
steeply over glacial
moraine, which gives way to
grassy meadows before we
reach Muktinath. This is one
of the most important
pilgrimage sights for
Hindus. Holy water flows
from the 108 carved spouts
surrounding the Vishnu
temple in a grove of
poplars. Muktinath is also
home to many ethnic Tibetans
and holy Buddhists, who come
here for the temple in which
fire miraculously burns in a
stream of water inside a
small but very holy temple.
Days 18 :
From Muktinath to Jomsom, we
see people from Mustang, a
restricted area to the
north. to pilgrims. Among
their merchandise is the
highly revered mollusk
fossil called Shaligram. We
will pass some ancient caves
and see the impressive White
Mountain that is the
Dhaulagiri. We also transit
at the significant town of
Kagbeni, which is at a
junction of 2 rivers and the
north-south and east-west
trading routes. We have
lunch in Jomsom. After lunch
we descend to Marpha, a
lovely village of
whitewashed houses and
fertile fields.
Days 19 :
From Marpha we continue down
the Kaligandaki reaching the
former Thakali trading
centre of Tukche. As the
trail continues, the
Himalayan rain shadow blends
into coniferous forest, and
we reach the main river
valley and Kalopani. From
there we can see spectacular
views of Dhaulagiri and the
Annapurna then we reach at
Ghasa.
Days 20 :
A beautiful walk, with
another transition into
sub-tropical vegetation and
the return of water buffalo,
banyan trees and
poinsettias. The trail
follows the river through a
narrow gorge and descends to
cross a bridge near a
spectacular waterfall,
before winding through the
valley to Tatopani. The hot
springs that give the
village its name provide the
perfect opportunity for a
good scrub.
Days 21 :
This day we cross the Kali
Gandaki River and then climb
upto the Magar village of
Shikha where we have lunch.
After lunch we climb
steadily all day, we leave
behind the terraced fields
and enter into thick
rhododendron forest and
village of Ghorepani for our
overnight stay, Ghorepani
meaning (Horse water) from
here we can see the best
views of sunset over the
spectacular snow-capped
Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna
ranges.
Days 22 :
Today the trail undulates
through giant rhododendron
forest and orchid colonies
to the pretty Gurung town of
Ghandrung, where the
Annapurna range and
Machapuchare (the Fishtail)
dominate the mountain views,
although glimpses of Lamjung
Himal and the Manaslu range
can also be seen further
east.
Days 23 :
From Ghandrung, we descends
to the Modi river and climb
up to Landrung, another
Gurung village then we
continues walk to Tolka a
small settlement at (1710m)
with several lodges along
the trails. The trails climb
through forests alive with
birds, fern and orchids in
to a huge side canyon of the
Modi Khola. After crossing a
stream on a suspension
bridge at (1690m), the
trails climb Bichok (also
known as Bheri Kharka). The
trails climbs through
forests to a clearing on the
top of the hill at (2010m)
where there are views of
mountains can be see from
Deurali and break 1 hour for
lunch. From Deurali all way
is downhill to Dhampus at
(1580m). It takes approx. 2
and ½ hour. The trails down
through Pothana pass a
police cheek post. At
Dhampus, you are rewards
with great views of the
mountains that continue to
improve as you ascend along
the ridge. .
Days 24 :
From Dhampus, all the way
downhill through the village
to Phedi. Starting at an
elevation of (1580m) in a
village and then forests
that is so overgrazed that
is look like a manicured
municipal park, the trail
down steeply to the ridge at
Phedi at (1080m). It takes
approx: 2 hours treks catch
our vehicles and drive to
Pokhara. Our lunch serve in
Pokhara. After Lunch you are
free as your own in Pokhara.
Days 25 :
After breakfast, drive to
Kathmandu by tourist bus.
Along the way you can enjoy
with good scenery views.
You'll be arriving at
Kathmandu late afternoon.
You're free in Kathmandu for
shopping.
Days 26 :
After breakfast drive to
Pashupatinath. The holiest
of holy Hindu temple in
south Asia is the focal
point of pilgrimage from all
over the sub-continent. The
holy river Bagmati flowing
nearby is the cremation
ground of the Hindus.
Funeral pyres can be viewed
from across the riverbank.
We then visit to Boudhanath
stupa. Probably the largest
stupa in the world is also
found in Kathmandu valley
the great stupa of
Boudhanath. Again the
omni-sighted eyes of the
Budha stare all the
directions. This stupa is
the place of worship of
Tibetan Buddhists
predominantly. We then drive
to Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Bhaktapur is one of the
oldest cities in Kathmandu
valley. It is well known as
Living Museum. Old brick
paved enclave of old Royal
palace, Nyathapola Temple,
Datatriya temple exquisite
artwork offers a picture of
the grandeur of medieval
Nepal. It is very famous for
woodcarving and pottery
products. Then after we have
short visit to Changunarayan
temple. This is one of the
oldest Hindu temples in
Kathmandu valley that exists
in the valley dating back to
the 4th century.
Days 27 :
After breakfast you will
have some free time until
the time to leave the
international airport for
your final departure. |
22 DAYS TILICHO LAKE TREKKING
