| Day 1 Pokhara-Kharpani. |
| After half an hour drive from Pokhara , you will arrive at Milanchowk, the trek starting point. From here, after a walk of about 15 minutes, one crosses the Mardi Khola river and then climb for approximately 50 meters up to cultivated fields and scattered settlements. From here it is only about 2-3 hours to the campsite at Kharapani. |
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| Day 2 Kharpani-Ghalekharka |
| You will continue on through typical Gurung villages for several hours before crossing the Sardi Khola river. After a climb of about 30 minutes you will pass through Tamang villages until you reach a campsite at Ghalekarkha close to a rhododendron forest |
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| Day 3 Ghalekharka-Nyaulikharka |
| Today's walk begins with continuous climb through beautiful rhododendron forests. The top of the hill (2600m) at Jhakarphulan is reached after about three hours. Depending on water availability lunch may be taken near to this point. The rest of the day is slightly less strenuous and continues through dense rhododendron forest. A clearing is found after approximately 2 hours and a camp is made at Nyaulikharka. |
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| Day 4 Nyaulikharka-Siklis (1870m) |
| Continue on through the rhododendron forest which then becomes indisposed with broadleaf onto the village of Siklis, the largest Gurung village of the region. In the village traditional weaving and knitting can be seen. Tradition dance groups can be organized (the Ama Samuha or mother's group) will be more than willing to lay on folk dances to honor their guests as per the local tradition. |
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| Day 5 Siklis-Yangjakot (762m) |
| Descend through forest and scattered village into the beautiful Modi Khola river valley. A pleasant walk on down the valley with one river crossing and one quite steep little up and down leads to a very beautiful setting near Dhoban, where there are some good camping areas near the river itself. |
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| Day 6 Modi Khola-Kalikathan (1524m) |
| Cross a long suspension bridge to the south bank of the Modi Khola and then a steep climb up for 460m. The trail winds around the ridgeline to the west then up on to the crest of the ridge at Lipyani, a busy little bhanjyang (crossing point) village. |
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| Day 7 Transfer to Pokhara or onto your next destination. |
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