This magnificent trek combines
the beauty of mountain scenery and the pleasure
of meeting the Sherpas, whose kindness and hospitality
is well renowned. This itinerary, through pine,
oak and rhododendron forests, is less frequented
than others, and will appeal to mountain lovers
who want to get off the beaten track. The 8-day
trek passes by the sacred lakes at Gosaikund
and the Laurebina pass (4610m). The 7-day trek
leads along both sides of the Melamchi Khola
river and can also be done in winter. It is
advisable to plan an extra day, which can be
spent in Melamchi Gaon, a Sherpa village, which
is sure to charm you.
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DAY 01
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Katmandu - Sundarijal (1400m) by bus - Chisopani
(2300m) in 3h trek. |
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From Mulkharka (1890m) we
can enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view
over the Katmandu valley. Afterwards, the
trail goes through fir tree and rhododendron
forests.
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DAY
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Chisopani - Gul Bhanjyang (2130m) in 5hrs. |
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DAY
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Gul
Bhanjyang - Mange Kot (3150m) in 5hrs. |
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We
head northwards following the Yurin Danda
ridge trail. Glimpses of the summits towering
above the Langtang and Gosaikund. |
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DAY
04 |
Mange Kot - Tharepati (3500m) - Melamchigaon
(2530m) in 5hrs. |
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After
Tharepati we descend steeply primarily through
rhododendron forests. In spring the area
is a mass of red flowers, dotted with white
and pink. Melamchigaon is a picturesque
Sherpa village and you will surely have
long chats with its warm and welcoming villagers.
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DAY
05 |
Melamchigaon-Gangjwal (2500m) in 5hrs. |
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We
plunge into the valley and lose 700m in
altitude before scrambling up the equivalent
height to Tarke Gyang. The ridge walk to
Gangjwal offers splendid views of the Melamchi
valley |
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DAY 06 |
Gangjwal - Kakani (1800m) in 5hrs. |
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We
continue along the hillside, with open
views in all directions and the southern
foothills of Nepal fading towards the
planes of India. The trail now starts
to descend into the valley. |
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DAY
07 |
Kakani
- Melamchipul (890m) in 3h trek - Katmandu
(bus). |
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The
descent to Melamchipul is a knee-wobbling
experience as we lose altitude rapidly descending
to the Melamchi Kola river. |
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