Embark on a 15-day trek to Churen Himal Base Camp (4010 m), exploring untouched trails, remote villages, and Dhaulagiri's western range, with a return via Bundzunge Kharka and Dhorpatan's hunting reserve.
A 15-day trek to Churen Himal Base Camp brings you to an untrodden trail inside a region where very few foreigners are traveling, reaching the Mt. Churen Himal (7163 m) Base Camp, and exploring the unexplored. Churen Himal is a peak belonging to the western Dhaulagiri range, or behind Dhaulagiri and Gurja Himal lies the northeast. We will go back to Bundzunge Kharka, and the next day our route will cross very nice Magar, Chhetri, and Gurung villages, near the hunting reserve of Dhorpatan.
This trip starts in Kathmandu and drives to Pokhara, Beni Bazaar, and Darbang the next day, where we will lead you to the foot of the Churen Himal. Walk across Myagdi Khola in Darbang and follow the Dolpo trail until Gurjaghat, then turn to the north Rupala via Gurja Gaon, Khibang, and Pakhapani to Beni and from Beni, drive back to Pokhara or Kathmandu. Drive back to Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Day 01: Drive to Pokhara (850 m.) from Kathmandu by tourist bus and transfer to the hotel.
Day 02: Drive to Darbang Village (1,100 m) from Pokhara, overnight at camp.
Day 03: Trek to Takam Village (1,672m)
Day 04: Trek to Lumsang Village (1,670 m).
Day 05: Trek to Gurjaghat (2335 m).
Day 06: Trek to Rupachaur Kharka.
Day 07: Trek to Gurja Khani Village (2665 m).
Day 08: Trek to Darsinge Kharka (2945m)
Day 09: Trek to Bundzunge Kharka (2995 m) exploration around.
Day 10: Trek to Churen Himal Base Camp (4010 m.). Explore.
Day 11: Trek to Gurja Khani Village.
Day 12: Trek to Lumsang village.
Day 13: Trek to Takam Village.
Day 14: Trek to Darbang Village.
Day 15: Drive back to Pokhara and transfer to the hotel.
While trekking with Wilderness Excursion, your safety is paramount. While we strive to follow the planned itinerary, traveling in remote mountain areas requires flexibility. Your leader may adjust or cancel portions of the trip due to safety concerns, weather, natural disasters, or group health. We will always prioritize your well-being and make every effort to minimize disruptions and make the trip memorable to the fullest.
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