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North Gorkha Trek
North Gorkha Trek is completely unspoiled preserved trekking route in Nepal. It is less trekking trail along Budi Gandaki River. The trek is start from Gorkha which is about 5 to 6 hour drive from Kathmandu, it is historic town and the birthplace of King Prithbi Narayan Shah, the founder of modern Nepal. It is also the ancestral home of the Shah Kings of Nepal. From the top of the hill above the Gorkha Palace and from a saddle east of the Bazaar, a spectacular view of Manaslu and Himalchuli peaks are possible. From here the trek climbs atop a hill overlooking the snowy peaks of the Himalaya. Trekking down through the terraced fields of Khanchok we we climb across forested area with the best panorama view of more than twenty high peaks including Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, Buddha Himal, Himalchuli and Manaslu. Our route descends through rhododendron forest and high pastures towards the Soti Khola on the Manaslu circuit route before ending at Arughat.
Trip Highlights:
Visit Tibetan village at Langtang – Amazing views of Langtang Ri, Ganesh Himal, Lang Sisa – Ascent of Chorkari Ri (5050m) – Panoramic views of 10 peaks over 6000m – Spectacular views of the Ice fluted Gyanghempo- Crossing the Ganjala pass 5122m- Walk through the Helembu valley.
Fact File:
Trek Name :North Gorkha Trek
Trek Duration:12 Days
Best Season:March, April, May, September, October, November are the best seasons.
Trek Grade :Easy + Moderate
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Group Size:Min.1 to Max 10 persons in a group
Min. altitude: 1950m
Max altitude:5200m
Mode of Travel:Drive: Landcruiser/Van/Bus to Dhunche/Syabru Besi
Price:For the most up-to-date and competitive price, please Contact Us
Trekking Map
North Gorkha Trek Itinerary
Day 1:Arrival in Airport and transfer to hotel, rest day, itinerary briefing
Day 2:Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (An UNESCO world heritage site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Day 3:Drive to Gorkha, and Trek to Kalikasthan, camp
Day 4:Trek to Khanchok, camp
Day 5:Trek to Suli Bhanjyang, camp
Day 6:Trek to Ley Kharka, camp
Day 7:Trek to Gumda, camp
Day 8:Trek to Labu Besi, camp
Day 9:Trek to Soti Khola, camp
Day10:Trek to Arughat, camp
Day 11:Drive back to Kathmandu, hotel
Day 12:Free day in kathmandu, you can do shopping or looking around, join to the cultural show dinner in the evening. Hotel
Day 13:Final departure, transfer to airport
On adventure trips of this type, weather, local politics, transport or a multitude of other factors beyond our control can result in a change of itinerary. Meanwhile we take the full responsibility for all the groups we handle on behalf our government registered company, however, very unlikely that the itinerary would be substantially altered; if alterations are necessary the leader will decide what is the best alternative, taking into consideration the best interests of the whole group. Where a change does occur, we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we cannot be responsible for the results of changes or delays
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