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TMJ Rhododendron Heritage Trail (Gupha Pokhari and Sabha Pokhari Trek)

Duration
7 or 13
Itinerary
20 days
Starting point
Basantpur / Mude
Ending point
Tumlingtar
Section
Makalu Barun
About the trail

TMJ Rhododendron Heritage Trail (Gupha Pokhari and Sabha Pokhari Trek)

A rhododendron heritage trail connecting Gupha Pokhari and Sabha Pokhari.

Highlights
  • Accommodation includes basic lodges and homestays. Attractions include Gupha Pokhari, Sabha Pokhari and Himalayan views.
Itinerary

Day by day

Option I — 7 days 7 days

  1. Day 01

    Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Basantpur (2,200m)

  2. Day 02

    Trek to Chauki (2,680m)

  3. Day 03

    Trek to Lamo Pokhari (2,940m)

  4. Day 04

    Trek to Nundaki (1,900m)

  5. Day 05

    Trek to Chainpur (1,600m)

  6. Day 06

    Drive to Tumlingtar or Biratnagar

  7. Day 07

    Fly back to Kathmandu

Option II — 13 days 13 days

  1. Day 01

    Fly to Tumlingtar and drive to Mude (1,577m)

  2. Day 02

    Drive to Chauki (2,682m)

  3. Day 03

    Drive to Gufa Pokhari (2,896m)

  4. Day 04

    Rest and acclimatisation

  5. Day 05

    Trek to Dobato (3,490m)

  6. Day 06

    Trek to Khambule (3,555m)

  7. Day 07

    Trek to Sabha Pokhari (4,153m)

  8. Day 08

    Explore Sabha Pokhari

  9. Day 09

    Trek to Anande Dada (3,584m)

  10. Day 10

    Trek to Mangsima (1,770m)

  11. Day 11

    Trek to Bhatbhoteni Kharka

  12. Day 12

    Trek to Chichila (1,883m)

  13. Day 13

    Drive to Tumlingtar and fly to Kathmandu