Gurung Heritage Trekking - Camping

Upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, you will be greeted by our correspondent who will assist with your transfer to the hotel. Once checked in, we will arrange a pre-trip meeting where we will brief in short about the trek, answer any queries you have and meet your trekking guide as well. After the short brief, you can relax and spend rest of the day at your leisure. Stay overnight at the Hotel / Resort in Kathmandu

Today you will prepare to begin your journey to Pokhara, beautiful city of lakes. In the morning, you will have breakfast at the hotel and then get ready to depart from Kathmandu. You will travel to Pokhara via tourist vehicle which takes about 8-9 hours (200 km). You can explore around lakeside of Pokhara city in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.

This day after having breakfast at hotel in morning you will get ready to begin your trek to Karpu Danda. You will start your journey towards Gurung Heritage Trek through the 2.5 hours drive by private jeep from Pokhara to Tangting.

Tangting is a beautiful Gurung village at an elevation of 1,660 meters. You can explore around the village, enjoy the traditional houses and cozy homestay. Also, you can see mesmerizing views of Mount Annapurna and Lamjung Himal. You can also visit a Buddhist monastery in the village.

After exploration, you will begin your trek to Karpu Danda (2928 m) which takes about 6 -7 hours You will have to walk slightly uphill trial to reach Karpu Danda. On the way you will stop at Chaya (2330 m) for lunch. After reaching Karpu Dada viewpoint you can see stunning Himalayan views, picturesque view of colorful Rhododendron Forest, and beautiful Pokhara city. Stay overnight at Karpu Hilltop Tent and Cottage.

After having breakfast in the morning, you will prepare to begin your second day trek to Tarpo which takes about 4-5 hours. Today you will trek through dense forests, enjoying the natural beauty on your way to Tapro. The view on the way is indescribably beautiful where you’ll see stunning views of mountain, colorful rhododendrons forest, seasonal flowers and varieties of birds and animals.

After walking around 3 hours, you’ll reach Chomro (3085 m) which is your lunch camp. After lunch, walking another 2 hours you will reach Tapro. Tapro is known for its high-altitude pastures, incredible mountain views and sometimes, can see live avalanches also. Stay overnight stay at tented camp / shelter at Tapro.

After having breakfast in the morning, you will begin your trek towards Kwholasothar which takes about 4 hours walk.

On the way, after walking slightly uphill trial for around 30 minutes, you’ll see 2 different ways, if you go uphill then you’ll reach Thulek (4070 m) and if you go downhill, you’ll reach Kwhola Sothar (3283 m).

Following the downhill trial, you will descend about 300-meter downhill, along the jungle and pastureland and finally reach Kwholasothar. Kwholasothar is known popular for one of the biggest settlements of Gurung Community. It is believed that every Gurungs from Nepal were supposed to have migrated their settlement from Kwhola Sothar to different places of Nepal such as: Sikles, Ghale Gaun, Bhujung etc.

After having lunch, you’ll explore the ancient culture and historical sites in Kwholasothar, including the wreckage of old living-settlement, Durbars and palaces. Here, you’ll find three rest houses including restrooms. Stay overnight stay at tented camp / rest house at Kwholasothar.

After having breakfast in the morning, you will head towards Thulek which takes about 6-7 hours.

At beginning, you will continue walking slightly uphill trial and walk along the jungle and grassland for about 15 minutes. Then there are 2 different ways, if you walk downhill, you’ll reach Sikles and if you walk uphill, you’ll reach Thulek. Again, walking uphill trial you will reach a Horse racing location at an altitude of 3540 meter. On the way to Thulek, you can see different species of birds & animals also beautiful seasonable flowers. Then after zigzag trial, you will reach Thulek.

“Thulek” means biggest flat land. From here you can see very close view of Lamjung Himal and sometimes live avalanches also occur. You can also explore around multiple water pools, lakes and grazing pastures. In summer time, they gaze animals and in winter, they bring animals down. It is also possible to do ski during winter. Here, you’ll find different herbal medicines such as yarsagumba, wild garlic, panchaule (Dactylorhiza hatagirea), etc. Stay overnight at tented camp.

After having breakfast in morning, continue your trek to Thurju, which takes about 5-6 hours of walking. Today’s trekking path offers almost straight, slightly uphill and downhill watching the view of beautiful birds such as Danfe, Munal and varieties of seasonal flowers and pastureland. You can also see the scenic view of mountain range of Mt. Manaslu, crossing the Chyangre Deurali (4539 m) and Furju Deurali (4393 m).

After passing Furju Deurali, you’ll descend downhill. But this day, you have to go through narrow, north-face trekking trail. That’s why, this way is only suitable during April-November for trekking. Rest of the time, there might be the chances of this trail to be covered with snow. This day, you won’t find any drinking water source, so you’ll directly have lunch at Thurju. Thurju is an ancient salt trade route with 3-4 old resting shelters and a beautiful pond called Kali Lake. Stay overnight at tented camp / shelter.

Note: Alternative route incase of this route not possible, alternative route from Thulek - Perli - Safron - Chisa - Thurju Deurali. Incase you take this route 1 day extra will be needed, which will recover exploration day of Dudh Pokhari.

This day you will rest in Thurju Phat.

After having breakfast you will hike up to Dudhpokhari, one of the beautiful lakes at an altitude of 4585 m. You have to walk the ascending trail for about 3 hours to reach the lake. Upon reaching Dudhpokhari lake, you can see beautiful range of Lamjung Himal. This lake is considered as a holy lake which allows visitors to explore this spiritual site. Bathing in its holy lake on Full Moon Day of August (Bhadau Purnima) is said to wash away all our sins and fulfills our wish. Being located in less touristic area, it is also a sight for the eyes. You can relax and explore around for a while. Then after, you will descend back which takes about 2 hours and reach Thurju Phat. Stay overnight at Tented Camp / shelter.

After having breakfast in the early morning, you will walk 30 minutes straight trial, then cross suspension bridge and after that, you’ll ascend uphill until you reach Gurung Deurali (Namun Bhanjyang – 4910m) which takes about 4 hours. After enjoying the spectacular views, you will descend downhill for about 2 and half hours to reach Danfe Kharka. On the way, you can see breathtaking landscape of the hills and Dudh Pokhari lake side, and Furju Pass. Upon reaching the pass you can see panoramic views of Manaslu Range, Pisang Peak, Larkya Peak, Mount Himlung, Mount Chulu Range, and so on. Dhanfe Kharka is the place where you’ll see Himalayan Yaks, Shepherds, Pasture land and so on. Overnight at Tented Camp / Shelter.

Note: Incase of high snow in Gurung Deurali, alternative way: Thurju - Thodi  instead of Danfe Kharka overnight. 

This day after having breakfast you will ascent for about 30 minutes to reach Danfe Pass (4280 m) and then descend downhill towards Timang which takes about 4 hours. You will have to walk descending trials in the stone stairs and some downhill. Descending below 3500 m, you’ll walk through jungles until you reach Timang. Timang is a beautiful local village settlement of Gurung people. This is also the route which connects to Annapurna Circuit (i.e. Timang – Chame 3-4 hours trek). Overnight at lodge.

NOTE: From Timang, you can either stay overnight at Koto walking 1 and half hour and next day, you can continue to Nar Phu Trek or Annapurna Circuit Trek or drive to Besisahar.

Incase alternative way taken then new route today will be: Thodi - Syange instead of Timang overnight. 

Today you will get ready to leave the villages and trekking trial and drive to Besisahar, headquarter of Lamjung district. After having breakfast in the morning, you will drive to Besisahar which takes about 5 hours. Stay overnight at hotel.

Note:

It is also possible to trek upto Dharpani from Timang which takes about 2.5 hours descending trial. From Dharapani you can drive towards Besisahar which takes about 4 hours by local private jeep. On the way you will cross through beautiful three waterfalls, traditional houses, meet locals and so on.

After breakfast, we take a private vehicle or local bus back to Kathmandu, which takes about 6 to 7 hours. During our drive, we’ll follow the Marshyangdi and Trishuli Rivers, enjoying views of terraced fields, forests, and even distant mountains along the way until we reach Kathmandu. Upon reaching in Kathmandu, we’ll drop you at your hotel. You can rest, freshen up, or explore the city. Overnight stay in Kathmandu.

Enjoy your last day in Kathmandu before departure. At your scheduled departure time, our correspondent will pick you up from the hotel, transfer you to the airport, and bid you farewell with warm hearts.