• Trip Style : Hiking & Trekking
  • Trip Difficulty : Moderate
  • Max Altitude : 3,850 meters
  • Daily Walking Hours : Approx. 5-7
  • Accomodation: Hotel & Lodges
  • Food : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner(BLD)
  • Start-End : Kathmandu/ Pokhara
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Kali Gandaki Gorge Trek

Travel and explore Nepal with the Kali Gandaki valley trekking, which is a comparatively easy trek where the trails have been affected by roads, but has still a popular pick among those trekkers who wish to trek in the mountain region without having a major risk of high altitude sickness. This pleasant, serene and gorgeous trek gives us stunning views of the high and majestic Himalayan giants including the Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna ranges.

The Kali Gandaki valley trek goes all the way up to the holiest Muktinath temple, from where we go back to the final stop of our trek, Jomsom. Back in the day, Kali Gandaki Valley was very popular as it was the main trading route with Tibet and hence, a decent number of guest houses and lodges are available in this area. The inhabitants of this region are the Thakali people and are renowned for their hospitality and for being obliging hosts and also for their signature Thakali food. During this trek, we go through amazing trails that follow the Kali Gandaki River valley where there are Hindu lowlands in the south and Buddhist habited villages and people in the upper valley. As we get to Tukuche, we get off the main trail and head to the spectacular Dhaulagiri icefall where we are confronted by the breathtaking views of the icefall and the deep valley to Annapurna.

When we go north towards Mustang and Tibet the scenery changes dramatically, the landscape will drastically be different. Hills will be dry and barren with no signs of green vegetation, the winds will be at their driest and highest and the river bed widens. Fulfill your curiosities when we get to Muktinath where we have adequate time to explore the renowned Hindu temple and we can also manage an excursion to the base of Thorang La Pass.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the classic route, Thakali villages, Holy Temple
  • Enjoy the high Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and Annapurna ranges

Upon your arrival at Kathmandu airport, our trekking guide will welcome and greet you with the colourful garlands, transfer you to the hotel. Rest and relax till evening. Overnight at the hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

Drive or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, 6 hours drive or 35 minutes flight. Overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Pokhara
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:8,25m

Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul by a private vehicle and trek to Ulleri (2320m), 5 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Ulleri
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,200m

Breakfast at Ulleri, start a pleasant hike to Ghorepani, lunch will be on the way. Upon arrival at Ghorepani check in to the guest house, rest and relax and dinner. 5 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Ghorepani
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,800m

Early hike to Poon hill, watch panoramic view including the Fishtail (Machhapuchhare), Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli and trek to Shikha then Tatopani, 8 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Shikha Tatopani
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,210m - 1,920m

After breakfast at Tatopani, we enjoy natural hot spring at Tatopani and then trek to Ghasa, 6 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Ghasa
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,013m

We trek from Ghasa to larjung, 6 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Larjung
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,543m

We further trek to Marpha, this is a beautiful village popularly known as apple wine village. There is a factory for making apple wine, also we taste a Marpha brandy here. 6 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guesthouse
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Marpha
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,676m

Trek to Eklebhatti and make an excursion in around Kali Gandaki River.5 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Eklebhatti
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,832m

Trek to Kagbeni, the getaway to Upper Mustang region. 5 hours walking. Overnight at hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kagbeni
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,840m

Trek from Kagbeni to Muktinath, 5 hours walking. Overnight at guest house.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Guest house
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Muktinath
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:3,850m

In the morning Muktinath Temple excursion and trek down to Jomsom, 6 hours walking. Overnight at hotel in Jomsom.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BLD
  • itinery-iconPlace: Jomsom
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:2,700m

After an early breakfast, we fly from Jomsom to Pokhara. Rest and relax in Pokhara. Overnight at the hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Pokhara
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:8,25m

After breakfast, drive or flight to Kathmandu. Rest and relax. Overnight at hotel.

  • itinery-iconAccommodation: Hotel
  • itinery-iconMeals: BB
  • itinery-iconPlace: Kathmandu
  • itinery-iconMaximum Altitude:1,350m

After breakfast, we drop you international airport for your flight back to home. We wish you have a safe and sound flight, hope to see you again in the future.

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Please write to us and let us know how many of you are there in your group to do this trek so that we can send you a quote and other information according to your group size.

Note: If the above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. It is also possible to combine with some other activities such as Tibet tours, Bhutan tours, and Jungle safari in Nepal.

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  • December 27, 2022

Kali Gandaki valley trekking

Kali Gandaki valley trekking is absolutely breathtaking. With a beautiful mountain range, it is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. The Kali Gandaki river valley is the source of Shaligrams, which are believed to be the incarnations of Lord Vishnu and necessary to build any Vishnu temple. These are a special type of stone, some of which are fossils and they are shaped differently, believed to be different avatars of Lord Vishnu. We highly recommend this trek to everyone.

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