Khumai Danda Trek

Your amazing Khumai Danda trekking journey begins the instant your plane touching down on the runway yields to your initial breathtaking view of Himalayan peaks surrounding the valley, as our friendly airport team greets you at Tribhuvan Airport and takes you straight to your comfortable hotel. Kathmandu’s hectic roads, ancient temples, and energetic culture will greet you at once with Nepal’s magic.

After a well-earned break, venture out and discover Thamel – a hip neighborhood filled with stores selling everything from trekking gear to Nepali artwork. If you have time, visit old Kathmandu Durbar Square to see some ominous medieval buildings. In the evening, enjoy your first Nepali dinner as we welcome you to the exciting trek ahead!

Kathmandu valley Tour

Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour (Kathmandu UNESCO Heritage Tour) by Bold Himalaya $90 /person

7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Tour with Bold Himalaya $120 /person

We drive today from Kathmandu to scenic Pokhara (6-7 hours). We drive on narrow roads with the Trishuli River, hills, rice fields, and villages around us. You will also catch a glimpse of Nepali village life, rice fields, and native bazaars along the way.

On the way to Pokhara, the mighty Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri peaks rise in the horizon. The “City of Lakes” awaits with its peaceful ambiance of Pokhara. Check into your hotel and stroll along the tranquil Phewa Lake and gaze up at the towering Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain) towering above it in its tranquil waters. The peaceful lake scenery is just the right setting where you may unwind and regain your strength for the next day’s trekking adventure!

We have a very early breakfast and then proceed for a 1.5 hours short drive from Pokhara to Ghachowk. The drive passes through picturesque green countryside, typical Gurung villages, and rolling ridges of hills with fantastic views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. We start trekking at Ghachowk with gradual ascent on good rhododendron forest, farm lands, and riverside trail. Don’t miss to listen to the sweet song of Himalayan Bulbuls and other colorful birds who inhabit this forest.

The higher we ascend, the fewer trekkers on the trail – fewer villages, more cultivated land. We ascend to Hile Kharka (2,100 m)/(6,890 ft) for lunch, a wonderful forest meadow with first close-up glimpses of the Annapurna and Lamjung ranges. Overnight for the evening at a cozy local teahouse with a fulfilling dinner under a beautifully starry sky!

Wake to the scent of mountain air and birdsong! We walk today to Khumai Danda (3,245 m)/(10,646 ft) through oak and rhododendron forest – a nature lover’s heaven. Spring time offers the deepest crimson red rhododendrons in bloom to add breathtaking contrast to emerald green scenery. Watch out for naughty Langur monkeys frolicking in the trees and, if fortune smiles, resplendent Himalayan Monal – Nepal’s national bird.

We have panoramic scenes higher as the tree line gives way, with breathtaking 360-degree views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. We finish by hiking up a short ridge to Khumai Danda – Himalayan 360-degree viewpoints. A spectacular sunset at sunset sets the Annapurna range aglow with a bath of golden orange and pink light. A peaceful teahouse surrounded by mountains lies close by for the night where we camp undisturbed.

We set early and walked up to Korchan Danda (3,682 m)/(12,080 ft) – the highest ridge of the trek. With dawn’s early light, golden sunshine spills over snowy-topped summits, sheer magic! Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri – one of the most spectacular sunrise views in the region. The weather is cool and peaceful, a memory that shall not fade away.

Having soaked in the panoramas, we descend to Ghalel, a typical Gurung village with level cultivation fields. We trek along pine forest, meadow, and old stone trails. There will be grazing yaks, warm villagers, and breathtaking waterfalls along the trail. We drive back from Ghalel to Pokhara for a rest day alongside the lake.

Taking breakfast at Pokhara, we travel by road of scenic beauty back to Kathmandu. Along Prithvi Highway, you notice rolling hills, paddy fields in tiers, and typical Nepali villages in countryside. You drive alongside the Trishuli River, famous for white-water rafting, and you notice folks paddling downstream there. Himalayan scenery starts appearing on the horizon, and then disappearing from sight as we move further away, taking with your vivid memories of your trek.

Return drive to Kathmandu, and check-in at your hotel. Evening rest. Stroll through lively Thamel with its colored bazaars, shops, and restaurants. If you are not tired enough yet from sightseeing, stroll to the peaceful Garden of Dreams or stroll along ancient alleys. This evening is when you revisit your experience with a farewell Nepali dinner.

Trishuli River Rafting

Trishuli River Rafting with Bold Himalaya $65 /person

Enjoy a peaceful breakfast and proceed towards Tribhuvan International Airport. You will always recall the trekking of Khumai Danda and views of Annapurna.

If you do have time remaining, why not fit in a little more adventure in Nepal? Do a Chitwan Jungle Safari to see wild elephants and hopefully tigers, or an Everest scenic flight for amazing mountain views of the highest mountains in the world, or visit the old Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Whatever it is you do, there is simply so much to do in Nepal before you go away for the final time!

Bhaktapur Durbar Square