Churen
Himal trek lies on western Nepal & is a part of Jaljala
trek. This trekking is completely apart from the beaten
paths, this trekking is for the person who love the beauty
of nature and the wild valleys of course spectacular view
of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gurja himal and churen Himal
and the wild valleys. The trek offer an opportunity to
discover areas which remain practically an Individual
lifestyle. In Churen Himal you will have a chance to trek
into the mass of the Dhorpatan hills at about 3000-4300m.
This area is full of rivers and fast glacial streams,
lots of forest and animals. Our route crosses very nice
magar villages, especially Gurja gaun is very good majority
of mager people. Drive from pokhara to Beni we will lead
you to the foot of Churen himal.
Fact of trip
Trekking Region :
Churen Himal
Culture :
Majority of Magars, Chhetri and Brahman.
Trek Starts from :
Beni
Trek Ends at :
Beni
Total duration :
18 days
Trekking grade :
Easy +
Highest Access :
Rupa-La 3500 m.
Best Season :
October, November and April - May
Type of trekking :
Camping Only
Himalayan sights :
Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Gurja Himal, and Churen Himal.
Most Attraction :
We will pass lots of Local Village, Rodhodenron
and pine forest.
Outline
Itinerary
Day
01:
Pick up
from the Int'L Airport, transfer to
Hotel & well come diner. (D)
Day
02:
Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Valley. (B)
Day
03:
Drive to Pokhara
- Beni and stay in a camp. (B.L.D)
Day
04:
Begin trekking, the
first day is to Babichaur. (B.L.D)
Day
05:
Trekking to Dharapani
through Darbang, a historic bazaar town.
(B.L.D)
Day
06:
Passing through beautiful
fields and traditional villages with
mountain views of Dhaulagiri, we stay
at Lumsum. (B.L.D)
Day
07:
We trek towards the
pass, camping wherever there is water.
(B.L.D)
Day
08:
Deurali is our first
pass, of 3,280m then we descend to camp.
(B.L.D)
Day
09:
Short walking to
the isolated village of Gurja where
we rest for the afternoon. (B.L.D)
Day
10:
Visit Gurja Himal
West Base Camp - Day Trip. (B.L.D)
Day
11:
Trekking to Darsing
Khola. (B.L.D)
Day
12:
Climbing steadily
and spectacularly to the alpine 4,500m
Budzunge Barra pass then descend to
the Budzunge Kharka - we are camping
at altitude now, around 4,000m. (B.L.D)
Day
13 :
Camp at Churen Himal
Base Camp, 4,200m. (B.L.D)
Day
14:
Day trip up beside
the Kaphe Glacier on a small but good
trail to the spectacular Churen Sanctuary.
(B.L.D)
Day
15:
A half day for
exploring - there is a 5,000m view point
to climb - then trek back to Budzunge
Kharka. (B.L.D)
Day
16:
Fit and acclimatized,
we put in a longer day back to Gurja
village. (B.L.D)
Day
17:
Trek to the pass.
(B.L.D)
Day
18:
Trekking descend
through beautiful forest along the Simudar
Khola to near Gurjakot where we lunch
then we trek in beautiful forest towards
the Jaljala, perhaps even camping near
the top of it. (B.L.D)
Day
19:
At the crest of
the 3400m Jaljala there are some small
hills to climb for a spectacular Dhaulagiri-Annapurna
view. (B.L.D)
Day
20:
Descending to Muna.
(B.L.D)
Day
21:
Back on familiar trails though the scenic
villages to Dharapani. (B.L.D)
Day
22:
Trek to Tatopani. (B.L.D)
Day
23:
Trek to Beni. (B.L.D)
Day
24:
Drive to Pokhara and rest or excursion
to Pokhara. (B.L.D)
Day
25:
Drive back to Kathmandu. (B.L)
Day
26:
Transfer to International Airport and
fly home. (B)
Cost
Includes :
Arrival
in International Airport and Departure.
Hotel in city with Bed &
Breakfast.
Sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
with tour Guide.
Permit & National Park conservation
entry permit fee.
Local Transfer and domestic flight.
Domestic airport departure taxes.
Tea House accommodation Breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
Guide and porters.
Insurance for trekking
staff and Equipments.
Cost
Excludes :
Personal equipment for Trekking.
Personal travel Insurance.
Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
Emergency Rescue evacuation.
Personal expenses/Bar bills.
Tipping for trekking staff.
Nepal Visa cost (US$ 30 for 60-day
single entry visa).
International Airport tax - (Rs.
1700 - US$ 24.00).