Gurja Himal Trek Hidden Village

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1300 m/4264 ft)

A representative from HSA will pick us up from the airport and take us to our hotel.   Overnight in Kathmandu.

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing

Day tour of  Kathmandu city:  After breakfast in the morning, you will proceed to Boudhanath  Stupa, Pasupatinath Temple, Patan Darbar Square, and Swayambhunath Stupa.

Swayambhunath is a Buddhist Stupa said to be more than 2000 years old. It is perched on a hillock 77 meters above the valley floor and offers a bird’s eye view of Kathmandu City.

Afternoon: Take a tour of Patan, also known as Lalitpur or the “city of beauty.” It is the oldest city in the valley. A great center both of the Newari Buddhist religion and of traditional arts & crafts with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Overnight at your hotel in Kathmandu

Included meals: Breakfast

Day 03: Drive to Dharapani (1560 meters/5117 feet) 5-7 hrs

After an early breakfast, we will drive on a dirt road following the river until Darbang. In Darbang, we will stop for lunch and continue our trek for 2 to 2.5 hours to Dharapani (our first night stay). We will follow the Myagdi riverbed for half an hour through rice fields and small villages. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to see the daily life of rural people, such as farming, washing, cleaning, etc. After an hour and a half, we will walk uphill through a pine forest to Dharapani. This relatively bigger village of 200 households has a population of about 500 people. Most of the ethnic groups that reside in this valley include the Chhetri, Gurung, Magar, and Dalits. This picturesque valley has typical houses and one can really enjoy the Nepali hospitality in this village. The altitude of Dharapani 1560m. If the weather is clear, we will see the views of Gurja Himal and Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Day 04: Dharapani to Lulang ( 2450meter,8036feet)6 hrs. After breakfast at 7:30 am, we will make a gentle two-hour walk through the villages of Takam and Sibang. After Sibang, we will start climbing uphill for two more hours through a wide, mountain dirt road. From here, we will descend for half an hour to Phalegaon, where we will stop and enjoy our lunch. Phalegaon is very beautiful. Here we can see lots of green fields and traditional houses. After lunch, we will continue our trek for two hours uphill to Lumsung 2190m.

Day 04: Dharapani to Lulang (2450 meters/8036 feet) 6 hrs.
Day 05: Lulang to Gurjakhani (2620 meter/8594 feet ) 8 hrs.
Day 06: Gurjakhani to Rugachaur Pass (3850 meters/12628 feet)
Day 07: Rugachaur Pass Gurjaghat (3015 meter/9889 feet ) 9 hrs.
Day 08: Explore Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve
Day 09: Gurjaghat to Jaljala Pass (3400 meters/11152 feet)
Day 10: Jaljala Pass to Lumsung (2190 meters/7183 feet) 7 hrs.
Day 11: Lumsung to Darbang (1070 meters/3510 feet ) 8 hrs.
Day 12: Darbang to Pokhara (823 meters/2690 feet ) by bus.
Day 13: Drive Back to Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure

This list is a guideline to help you pack for your adventure. Also, understand that the items listed below will vary a little according to the season and the trek duration. The weight limit for your luggage is 33 pounds or 15 kg. Remember that your luggage will be carried by your porter but you are required to carry a day-pack (with your valuables or anything important) on your own. We also suggest that you pack only what is necessary. Important Documents And Items

• Valid passport, 2 extra passport size photos, airline tickets
• Separate photocopies of passport, visa form (easily obtained at Kathmandu airport), proof of insurance
• Dollars, pounds or Euros in cash for purchasing Nepalese visa at Kathmandu airport, for paying for restaurants and hotels, for gratuities, snacks, and to purchase your own drinks and gifts
• Credit cards, Bank/ATM for withdrawing funds from cash machines (bring a photocopy of your cards), traveler’s checks, etc.

Head

• Bandana or headscarf,
• Warm hat that covers your ears (wool or synthetic)
• Headlamp with extra batteries and bulbs
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Prescription sunglasses (if required)

Upper Body

• Polypropylene shirts (1 half sleeve and 2 long sleeves)
• Light and expedition weight thermal tops
• Fleece wind-stopper jacket or pullover
• Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket
• Down vest and/or jacket
• Gore-Tex jacket with hood, waterproof and breathable

Hands

• 1 pair of lightweight poly liner gloves.
• 1 pair of lightweight wool or fleece gloves
• 1 pair of mittens, consists of 1 Gore-Tex over mitt matched with a very warm polar-fleece mitt liner (seasonal)

 Lower Body

• Non-cotton underwear briefs
• 1 pair of Hiking shorts
• 1 pair of Hiking trousers
• 1 pair of lightweight thermal bottoms (seasonal)
• 1 pair of fleece or woolen trousers
• 1 pair of waterproof shell pants, breathable fabric

Feet

• 2 pairs of thin, lightweight inner socks
• 2 pairs of heavy poly or wool socks
• 1 pair of Hiking boots with spare laces (sturdy soles, water resistant, ankle support, “broken in”)
• 1 pair of trainers or running shoes and/or sandals
• Cotton socks (optional)
• Gaiters (winter only), optional, “low” ankle high version

SleepingRucksack And Travel Bags

• 1 medium rucksack (50-70 liters/3000-4500 cubic inches, can be used for an airplane carryon)
• 1 large duffel bag
• A small daypack/backpack for carrying your valuables, should have good shoulder padding
• Small padlocks for duffel-kit bags
• 2 large waterproof rucksack covers (optional)

Medical

• Small, personal first-aid kit.
• Aspirin, first-aid tape, and plasters
• 1 skin-blister repair kit
• Anti-diarrhea pills
• Anti-headache pills
• Cough and/or cold medicine
• Anti-altitude sickness pills: Diamox or Acetylzolamide
• Stomach antibiotic: Ciprofloxacin, etc.
• Water purification tablets or water filter

Toiletries

• 1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
• Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
• Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
• Deodorants
• Nail clippers
• Face and body moisturizer
• Female hygiene products
• Small mirror

Personal Hygiene

• Wet wipes (baby wipes)
• Tissue /toilet roll
• Anti-bacterial handwash

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