Jomsom & the Kali Gandaki
(16 Days/Lodges/Hotels)
 

It is the deepest gorge in the world, cut bye the sacred Kali Gandaki river, it passes between the great massifs of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, soaring to over 8000M on each side. Our route takes us across the Annapurna foothills, through villages, terraced hillsides & rhododendron forests to Tatopani where we meet this spectacular river. The gorge was the main trade route between Tibet and Nepal, and the well – kept and colorful teahouse lodges of the local Thakali people are renowned throughout the region for their hospitality. As we trek northwards towards mustang and Tibet the valley opens out with stark, wind-eroded rock formations towering above tiny villages and ancient ruined fortresses. Our journeys end in Jomsom, a remote mountain town, from where we take a spectacular flight back to Pokhara and continue to Kathmandu. 

Trip Profile: 10 days walking with full porterage; altitude maximum 3500m. average 2600m .
Grade: Moderate
Group Et staff: min. 2, max. 14, plus leader & appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 4 nights hotel, 11 night lodges.
Food: meals not included except breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara.

Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu.
Day 2 Sightseeing visiting the temples of Pashupatinath & Bouddhanath
Day 3 Drive to Birethanti.
Day 4/5 Trek through villages to Poon Hill for a panorama of the Annapurnas, Dhaulagiri and the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhre.
Day 6/10 Drop down to the Kali Gandaki and follow the great gorge through the mighty Himalayan Chain to Kagbeni.
Day 11/13 Time in Jharkhot with day walks to the temples at Muktinath and return to Jomsom.
Day 14 Take the spectacular flight to Pokhara and then Kathmandu.
Day 15 Free in Kathmandu for individual sightseeing or shopping.
Day 16 Final Departure 
 

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