One of the most popular route; tamest, most diverse and picturesque trek; includes a flight from Kathmandu or Pokhara to Jomsom; trek follows harsh and rugged landscape of Kali Gandaki river gorge (the deepest on the planet); pilgrimage town of Muktinath; explore beautiful Kagbeni village (2,840m); view Dhaulagiri Ice flow; natural hot spring at Tatopani; magnificent mountain view and sunrise from Poonhill (3,210m); view Rupse Chhahara (long waterfall); experience ethnic Thakali village and culture; visit Kanti Gompa; visit local brandy distillery; explore some ancient caves; spectacular panorama view of Dhaulagiri I (8,167m), Tukuche Nilgiri (6,940m), Annapurna South, Annapurna I (8,091m), Hiunchuli (6,441m) and Tarke Kang (7,193m); encounter mules, ponies carrying loads on the trail
Traverse
Villages including Thakali; harsh and rugged, rocky trails on Kali Gandaki river gorge; rich forests including rhododendron; suspended, wooded bridges; pastures, cultivated farm fields; steep trails somewhere; streams, river banks
Best season
Sept to late Dec, Feb to late June
Difficulty
Medium; 4 - 7 hours of walk per day
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