Trip Overview
The region is located, north-east direction from Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. Trek starts from KHARIDHUNGA (the stone used to make Marvel/slate), which lies 5 hours drive from Kathmandu, the region is multi ethnics as the inhabitant are dominated by SHERPA, TAMANG, NEWAR, BRAHMINS & Others. Once you are in KALINCHOWK (a popular Hindus goddess temple also situated), at the altitude of 3,580 m, one can find a majestic view of the HIMALAYA in a semi-circle, and the two big rivers of Nepal TAMAKOSHI and SUNKHOSI are visible, along the trek you will pass by densely forested trail where you may finds unique flora and fauna to discovers. The excitement of the trek is to meet with a rare ethnic group of indigenous people called THAMI of Nepal.
Outline Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu, Pick up from Airport / Bus station, transfer to hotel, free day.
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Day 2
Kathmandu / Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (Swoyambhunath Stupa / Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple &Kathmandu Durbar Square).
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Day 3
Drive by bus from Kathmandu to Barhabise (twelve times of 20s).
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Day 4
Trek from Barhabise to Angeri Kharka.
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Day 5
Trek from Angeri Kharka to Bigu Gompa / Gumba / Monaster.
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Day 6
Trek from Bigu Gompa to Sighate.
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Day 7
Rest day at Sighate &side trip to explore in & around.
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Day 8
Trek from Sighate to Junggepati.
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Day 9
Trek from Junggepati to Kalipokhari (Black Pond).
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Day 10
Trek from Kalipokhari to Kalinchoksthan.
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Day 11
Trek from Kalinchoksthan to Charikot Baazar.
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Day 12
Drive by bus from Charikot to Kathmandu
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Kathmandu, Pick up from Airport / Bus station, transfer to hotel, free day.
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Day 2
Kathmandu / Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley (Swoyambhunath Stupa / Monkey Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple &Kathmandu Durbar Square).
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Day 3
Drive by bus from Kathmandu to Barhabise (twelve times of 20s).
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Day 4
Trek from Barhabise to Angeri Kharka.
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Day 5
Trek from Angeri Kharka to Bigu Gompa / Gumba / Monaster.
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Day 6
Trek from Bigu Gompa to Sighate.
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Day 7
Rest day at Sighate &side trip to explore in & around.
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Day 8
Trek from Sighate to Junggepati.
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Day 9
Trek from Junggepati to Kalipokhari (Black Pond).
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Day 10
Trek from Kalipokhari to Kalinchoksthan.
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Day 11
Trek from Kalinchoksthan to Charikot Baazar.
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Day 12
Drive by bus from Charikot to Kathmandu
Trip Info
Cost Includes
- Pick up & drop off by private vehicle (car / van / Hice / bus
- 3 night’s hotel accommodation in Kathmandu, at 3 star categories on B/B basis
- A full day sightseeing / city tour in Kathmandu valley (4 sites= Swayambhunath temple / Monkey temple, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath temple & Kathmandu Durbar Square) = Private vehicle & professional tour guide
- All surface transfer by local / public bus (Kathmandu - Barhabise then Charikot - Kathmandu)
- Taxi service in a short distance (hotel- bus station & vice versa)
- Gaurishankar Conservation entry permits
- Trekking permit / TIMS card
- Tent accommodation during the trek
- Meals / food: 3 times a day in full board basis (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with plenty of tea/coffee)
- Trekking Equipment (Sleeping bag & down jacket), if required
- Trekking gears for porters / local staffs (shoes, jacket & trousers)
- A guide & required no. of porter/s
- All camping equipments (tents, mattress, fuel, food / drink, cooking utensils etc)
- First Aid Kit box / bag
- All Government &local taxes
- All official paper works
- T-shirt & certificate of appreciation after complete the trek
- Insurance & security for all local staffs
- Emergency or rescue evacuation arrangement service & pre-deposit for Helicopter (porter`s back, Horse `s back & Helicopter), if required or wanted
Cost Excludes
- Nepal entry visa fee & International flight fares
- Monuments / temples entry fees while city tour in Kathmandu & any kinds of small donation in monastery / school, if someone asking during the trek too.
- Meals in Kathmandu (lunch & dinner)
- Travel / Health / Rescue evacuation coverage insurance
- Any inter flights, if applicable
- Essential trekking equipment (trekking boots, rucksack, walking poles & so on.
- Personal nature of expanses (all bar bill, mineral water / boiled water, pots of tea/coffee, laundry bill, telephone bill, battery charge & so on)
- Tipping for all the local staffs
- Emergency or rescue evacuation cost / bill / charge, paid by yourself / health / travel insurance company, depending on nature of rescue
- An alternative transportation in case of rain /landslide, strike/ road blockade or wished / wanted for comfortable journey
- Others than what are included the cost
