Gaurishankar Himal Trek

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The Gaurishankar Himal Trek is a thrilling adventure that takes you through the stunning landscape and time-locked city of Lapchi Kang in Nepal’s middle hill region. The trek offers breathtaking views of the 7,000m Mount Gaurishankar peak and incredible mountain panoramas from the Tinsang La.

Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m)

Activity: Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, rest.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu.
Highlights: Explore Thamel, nearby UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing and Trek Preparation

Activity: Guided tour of Kathmandu’s cultural sites, finalize permits, gear.
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu.
Highlights: Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square.

Day 3: Kathmandu to Barabise (870m)

Travel: Drive from Kathmandu to Barabise (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Barabise.
Highlights: Scenic drive along Araniko Highway.

Day 4: Barabise to Kabre (1,600m)

Trek: Barabise to Kabre (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Kabre.
Highlights: Gradual ascent through terraced fields, villages.

Day 5: Kabre to Dolangsa (2,580m)

Trek: Kabre to Dolangsa (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Dolangsa.
Highlights: Trek through rhododendron forests, valley views.

Day 6: Dolangsa to Bigu Gompa (2,510m)

Trek: Dolangsa to Bigu Gompa (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Bigu Gompa.
Highlights: Visit Bigu Gompa, panoramic Himalayan views.

Day 7: Bigu Gompa to Chilangka (1,920m)

Trek: Bigu Gompa to Chilangka (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Chilangka.
Highlights: Descend through forests, cross suspension bridges.

Day 8: Chilangka to Shalu (1,500m)

Trek: Chilangka to Shalu (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Shalu.
Highlights: Trek through fields, settlements, rural lifestyle.

Day 9: Shalu to Simigaon (2,000m)

Trek: Shalu to Simigaon (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Simigaon.
Highlights: Gradual ascent, views of Gaurishankar range.

Day 10: Simigaon to Daldung La (3,976m)

Trek: Simigaon to Daldung La (6-7 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or tent in Daldung La.
Highlights: Trek through pine, rhododendron forests.

Day 11: Daldung La to Beding (3,690m)

Trek: Daldung La to Beding (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Beding.
Highlights: Descend to Rolwaling Valley, follow Rolwaling River.

Day 12: Beding to Na Gaon (4,180m)

Trek: Beding to Na Gaon (4-5 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Na Gaon.
Highlights: Ascent through alpine pastures, mountain views.

Day 13: Acclimatization Day in Na Gaon

Activity: Rest, acclimatize in Na Gaon.
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Na Gaon.
Highlights: Village exploration, short hikes, scenic beauty.

Day 14: Na Gaon to Tsho Rolpa Lake (4,580m)

Trek: Na Gaon to Tsho Rolpa Lake (4-5 hours).
Accommodation: Tent near Tsho Rolpa Lake.
Highlights: Trek to stunning glacial lake.

Day 15: Tsho Rolpa Lake to Trakarding Glacier (4,800m)

Trek: Tsho Rolpa Lake to Trakarding Glacier (5-6 hours).
Accommodation: Tent on Trakarding Glacier.
Highlights: Trek through challenging glacial terrain.

Day 16: Trakarding Glacier to Tashi Lapcha Pass (5,755m) to Thame (3,820m)

Trek: Trakarding Glacier to Thame via Tashi Lapcha Pass (8-9 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Thame.
Highlights: Cross Tashi Lapcha Pass, views of Everest.

Day 17: Thame to Namche Bazaar (3,440m)

Trek: Thame to Namche Bazaar (4-5 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Namche Bazaar.
Highlights: Trek through alpine scenery, visit Namche Bazaar.

Day 18: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (2,840m)

Trek: Namche Bazaar to Lukla (6-7 hours).
Accommodation: Tea house or lodge in Lukla.
Highlights: Retrace steps, final leg of trek.

Day 19: Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

Travel: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu (approx. 30 minutes).
Accommodation: Hotel in Kathmandu.
Highlights: Relax, shopping, farewell dinner.

Day 20: Departure from Kathmandu

Activity: Transfer to airport for departure.
Highlights: Reflect on trekking adventure.

Note

Permits: Obtain necessary permits.
Fitness: Good physical fitness required.
Guides and Porters: Highly recommended.
Weather: Best times are pre-monsoon, post-monsoon.
Gear: Ensure appropriate trekking gear.