About Kaligandaki Valley Trekking:
Fairly gradual section of the Annapurna Circuit offering great scenery
This short trek is part of the complete Annapurna circuit (from Tatopani) and it can be done in either direction. You can reach Tatopani from Ghorepani via Nayapul, or come this shorter way from Beni. The path is ever-changing with many suspension bridges. The Kali Gandaki valley is said to be the deepest in the world due to the drop between the tops of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, both over 8000m.
The trail itself is not so arduous and the ascents are gradual. (There is an optional side trip to the Dhaulagiri Icefall from Larjung, quite a tough climb of 1200m). There are plenty of good teahouses on this trek, so there is flexibility on where you stay depending on speed of progress. Fantastic views as you proceed up the valley.
Kali Gandaki Valley Trekking itinerary (option 1) via Nayapul | ||
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Katmandu to Pokhara (820m) by flight or tourist bus |
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Pokhara by taxi/bus to Nayapul than trek to Hile/Tikhedunga (1540m) |
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Hile/Tikhedunga trek to Ghorepani (2860m) |
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Pre-dawn walk up Poon Hill (3210m) for superb views of Dhaulagiri 8167m, Nilgiri 7041m,Machhapuchhare 6998m, Annapurna I 8091m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m, Hiunchuli 6441m, Lamjung Himal 6986m,Tukuche peak 6920m. Breakfast at Ghorepani and continue to Shikha (1920m). |
Day 05: |
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Shikha to Tatopani (hot springs) (1190m) |
Day 06: |
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Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m) |
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Ghasa to Tukuche (2590m) |
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Tukuche to Kagbeni (2800m) |
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Kagbeni to Muktinath (3760m) |
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Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m). Overnight at Jomsom bazaar. |
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Jomsom fly to Pokhara (820m). Sightseeing around Pokhara valley. Overnight at Pokhara hotel. |
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Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus or flight. |
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Kali Gandaki Valley Trekking itinerary (option 2) via Beni to Muktinath | ||
Day 01: |
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Kathmandu to Pokhara by bus or flight |
Day 02: |
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Pokhara to Beni (830m) by bus |
Day 03: |
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Beni to Tatopani (1190m) |
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Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m) |
Day 05: |
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Ghasa to Tukuche (2590m) |
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Tukuche to Kagbeni (2800m) |
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Kagbeni to Muktinath (3760m) |
Day 08: |
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Muktinath to Jomsom (2720m) |
Day 09: |
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Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara (820m) |
Day 10: |
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Pokhara to Kathmandu by bus or flight. |
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