Day 1: Arrival in Nepal and passport to Himalayan Quests

Day 2: Trek briefing and preparation

Day 3: Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj on the border of India. Overnight in a hotel in Nepalgunj.

Day 4: In the morning we take a small plane from Nepaljung to Jufal (2400m). After lunch, we trek along the River Bheri to Dunai (2150m), approx. 3 hours. Camp in Dunai.

Day 5: We gradually ascend from Dunai to Tarkot (2600m), approx. 5 hours.

Day 6: From Tarkot we continue to head up on a gradual ascent to Lahini (3500), approx. 8 hours.

Day 7: Lahini to Simsim Odhar (3850m) is a long day, approx. 8 hours.

Day 8: Today we take a rest day at Sim Sim Odhar, with possible acclimatization hikes.

Day 9: From Sim Sim Odhar to Do Tarap (4040m) we continue to gradually gain elevation, approx 4-5 hours.

Day 10: Rest day at Do Tarap, with possible acclimatization hike. We can visit the village and small Buddhist monastery, on the outskirts of the village.

Day 11: Do Tarap to Tok-khyu High Camp (4565m) is once again a gradual ascent, approx. 5-6 hours.

Day 12: Today we complete our first high pass and the highest point on the trek, taking us from Tok-khyu High Camp to Pelungtang (4465m) over the Numa-la pass (5318m), approx. 6-7 hours. From the pass, on a clear day, we will be able to see magnificent Himalayan views, including Dhaulagiri I. (8167m).

Day 13: We will conquer our second high pass today, the Baga-la pass (5190m) taking us from Pelungtang to Dajok Tang (4080m), approx. 5-6 hours.

Day 14: As we continue our descent to Phoksundo Lake (3730m) we are blessed by a shorter day, approx. 3-4 hours.

Day 15: Rest day at Phoksundo Lake with possible day hikes.

Day 16: Phoksundo Lake to Renje (3010m) sees us walking mostly downhill, approx. 6-7 hours.

Day 17: Today is another long downhill day as we trek from Renje to Chepka (2670m), approx. 5-6 hours.

Day 18: From Chepka we return back to Dunai, approx. 6-7 hours.

Day 19: Dunai to Jufal is a slow ascent back to the start of our trek, where we will camp for one last night, approx. 4-4 ½ hours.

Day 20: In the morning we fly from Jufal back to Nepaljung and from Nepalgunj to Kathmandu on the same day.

Himalayan Quests uses a layering system where different pieces of clothing are worn together or separately to achieve optimum body temperature control. The upper body garments listed here are either synthetic or merino wool garments that retain their insulating properties when wet, or nylon or Gore-Tex layers which help prevent heat loss by cutting wind, rain, and snow.

This is a guideline only

Your trek cost includes:

• Pre-trip advice and detailed information
• Expert trip leadership and motivated staff for the duration of the trek
• Airport transfers in Nepal (where applicable)
• 2 nights accommodation pre-trek & 1-night post-trek in Kathmandu
• 1-night accommodation pre or post-trek in Pokhara (where applicable)
• Transportation to and from trek start and finish for you and your trekking team (different budget options available)
• Basic teahouse/lodge/camping accommodation during the trek on a twin sharing basis
• During the trek all meals on a full board basis (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) to include tea/coffee during the meals, but excluding any drinks outside of the meal times
• All permits, conservation area, and restricted area fees
• Porters
• Insurance and equipment for Nepali staff
• Rescue assistance
• Group medical kit

Your trek cost does NOT include:

• International flights to and from Kathmandu, Nepal
• Visa for Nepal
• Travel insurance (insurance to include evacuation is mandatory.  Please make sure you are covered to the correct altitude)
• Personal expenses such as fizzy drinks, chocolate, gifts, snacks, hot showers during the trek, etc.
• Meals unless specified
• Sightseeing
• Gratuities
• Excess baggage on internal flights
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Himalayan Quests