Day 1: Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival at Kathmandu, you will greet and welcome by Himalayan Windhorse representative in front of Arrival gate with Display board of Himalayan Windhorse then transfer to your Hotel.
Day 2: Ktm sightseeing, hotel
During the free day in Kathmandu, you may have a chance to visit heritage site of Kathmandu valley, followed by pre-trip departure meeting regarding upcoming trekking peak climbing where you meet trek guide and other team members. They will brief you about the team formation, equipment and nature of peak climbing and others necessary information.
Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj.
Kathmandu to Nepalgunj, it takes about an hour by a plane which is the border with India. It is one of the major city of Nepal and access of Mid-western Nepal including the remote area of Humla.
Day 4: Trek from Nepalgunj to Jhupal (2,320 m) and trek to Dunai (2,850 m) 3h00 walk.
It requires making the fight in Juphal in the morning. Forty-five minutes amazing flight provides super visibility of Himalayan foothills, with views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mastiff. After reaching in Juphal and arrange luggage and other stuff then an easy walk to Dunai.
Day 5: Dunai to Tarakot (2,543 m).
2nd day of the trek, the trail goes along the river and uphill toward a fine trail. A fantastic gorge with dense pine forests along the path. Finally, we reach a picturesque village of Tarakot.
Day 6: Tarakot to Laini (3,160 m) 7h00 walk.
The trail gradually goes uphill path along the stream, crossing over the bridge in the same stream and left the river then the way leads the cultivated fields. Making some ascend and descend to reach Laini odar.
Day 7: Laini Odar to Nawarpani (3,545 m) 5h00 walk.
As usual as after the breakfast, the trail leads continue uphill walk along the gorge of the tarap River. It is a real experience of remote areas while you feel along the trail where you have to jump up one side to another side to cross the River in the narrow belt.
Day 8: Day 8: Nawarpani to Do Tarap (4,090 m) 7h00 walk.
We walking through the narrow gorges along trail uphill make own trail in a specific place in the river. This day is feeling much interesting walk along juniper bush and roses. Finally, get in the highest village of Dolpo, Dho-Tarap where inhabitants by Tibetan people stayed here since ancient.
Day 9: Acclimatization day!
This is an opportunity to explore the wilderness of Tarap valley dominating Tibetan people from Bon religion and their monasteries and spectacular views of mountains.
Day 10: Dho – Tarap Numa La Base Camp (4440 m) 6h00 walk.
A good and unforgettable moment at Dho – Tarap, the journey leads you upper Tarap valley which combines flat and green scenery on both sides of the river. And finally get in Num-La base camp by passing some monasteries along the trail of Tarap valley.
Day 11: Numa – La (5,190 m) and camp at Pelung Tang (4465 m) 6h00 walk.
The trail goes gradually climb up to the pass of Num-La at 5,190 m. on the ridge of Num-La with amazing views of barren landscapes of the Trans-Himalayan of Dolpo and Dhaulagiri. This day is one of the adventurous and difficult days during the trek, then descend to Pelung Tang.
Day 12: Cross Baga – La (5,070 m) and camp Dajok Tang (4,080 m) 6h00 walk.
Today, another difficult day to make a pass of Baga-La at 5,070 m. The trails go steep climb up to the pass with spectacular views of the Trans-Himalayas, snow-capped peak of Kanjirowa Himal and barren landscapes then downhill to Dajok Tang.
Day 13: Dajok Tang to Phoksundo Lake (3,600 m) 3h00 walk.
Today, easy descend along the barren yak pasture and shrubs of alpine vegetation along the trail slopes down to Phoksundo-Lake.
Day 14: Rest Day Phoksundo Lake!
Today is rest for a long walk in the trans-Himalayan and have an opportunity to explore the Alpine Phoksundo-Lake and Tibetan Buddhist monasteries.
Day 15: Ringmo – Pungmo (3304 m) 6h00 walk.
Today’s walk down to Pungmo is very rewarding as huge rock walls guard the upper valley and as we leave Ringmo village, the lake can be seen. Impressive is the huge waterfall falling from the Phuksumdo River. From the prayer flags, a pleasant half an hour’s walk leads to the small settlement of Chunuwar; a lodge and an AMCHI hospital that dedicate to provide traditional medical services for the local people. Way down to Sanduwa where we meet a junction of the river comes from Phoksundo, and Kagmara Lekh crosses the bridge and immediately take right side way approximately 2 hours walk up to Pungmo.
Day 16: Pungmo – Lasa (4200 m) 6h00 walk.
A big climbs, approximately 1,000m passing through the small settlements, forests numerous chortens and monasteries cross the bridges along the Yulun Khola. The Himalayan blue sheep and wild fox are seen from the path as well as the numerous birds the barren pastures.
Day 17: Lasa – Kagmara Pass (5100 m) – Kagmara Phedi (3500) 6h00 walk.
A big day is cross the Kagmara – La (5100 m), the trail goes to uphill towards Kagmara –La; reaching on the pass is marked in the traditional Tibetan way with hundreds of prayer flags, and the view is quite stunning. The short climb to the summit of Kagmara RI (5370m) takes no more than half an hour, but the other view is well worthy here. The stunning views of Dhaulagiri Massif in the east and Shey-Shikhar, Kanjiroba Himal in Northeast and Api and Saipal Himal in the west are equally impressive. The path steep and big descends and follows the path of Garpung Khola that leads an excellent view of Kagmara and an opportunity to see the Himalayan Blue ship.
Day 18: Kagmara Phedi – Hurikot (2600 m) 6h00 walk.
The trail goes gradually descending along the Garpung Khola through forests. it is a straightforward walk; cross several bridges in the same stream that leads Toijum then continue walking along the Garpung Khola to a Hurikot that exists a point of Shey phoksundo National Park.
Day 19: Hurikot – Chaurikot (3060 m) 6 h00 walk.
A delightful walks, through more forest, which yields the first view of the Bheri River itself. The path can be seen detouring across the hillside through the village of Chaurkot.
Day 20: Chaurikot – Chotra Gumpa (3200 m) 6h00 walk.
The trail goes gradually climbs up to Nauli Goth then further climbs up to Maure Lagna (3894 m) pass. The path descends to Ghar Khola and crosses a bridge continue to walk to another stream cross it again continue to walk along the stream to Chhopagaon then little climb to Chotra Gumpa.
Day 21: Chotra Gumpa – Gothi chaur (2700 m) 5h00 walk.
The trail leads you following the river through some of the superb forests so far seen, after 2 hours walk arrive in Munigaon where is the police check post. The main trail continues south-east to Jajarkot and Bheri River. The trail leads you west cross the several bridges to get a Gothi Chaur.
Day 22: Gothi Chaur – Jumla (2540 m) 6 h00 walk.
The trail goes uphill through the sheep pasture a lovely view of the rolling hills around the surroundings. Reach in Garjyankot for lunch. A slightly longer walk in the afternoon passes a few houses following the path heading south-west to Jumla.
Day 23: Jumla – Nepalgunj – Kathmandu.
In the early morning, we take a flight to Nepalgunj then catch up next available flight to Kathmandu.
Day 24: Free day in Kathmandu.
The day can be occupied as security day in case of flight interruption. Alternatively, you have a chance to explore the Heritage site of Kathmandu if arrived in schedule itinerary.
Day 25: Final departure
You will be transferred to airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight to your home country.
