Mar 22 - Apr 1, 2024 | Change
( Purchase of at least 2 permits required. If someone else joins your trek this fee will be refunded.)
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $225.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.
+ $30
per porter
for porter's insurance
+ $2.21
per day
per porter
for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
This remote valley was only opened to trekking in 2008. Bounded by Ganesh Himal and Sringi Himal, and Boudha ranges, the valley was settled by people of Tibetan origin, and has a rich cultural history. The trail is lined with chortens and mani walls and home to the historic monasteries of Rachen Gompa and Mu Gompa. Accommodations may be basic but what the region lacks in amenities it makes up for in hospitality.
March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise. At high altitudes, while generally warmer than the previous months snow is still possible, and heavy snow storms in March are not unheard of. Mornings and nights are still cold.
At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in
March. The highest point on the trek is
Mu Gompa at
3700 m. During
March, expect high temperatures of around
11.2°C (52°F)
and lows down to
-5.8°C (22°F)
at Mu Gompa.
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Fri Mar 22 (day 1) |
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
Public bus from Kathmandu to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$5.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.0°C (86°F) and lows of about 13.0°C (55°F) in March. |
Private vehicle from Kathmandu to Soti Khola
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$200.00
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Soti Khola (730 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.0°C (84°F) and lows of about 12.0°C (54°F) in March. Overnight |
Sat Mar 23 (day 2) |
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Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.1°C (83°F) and lows of about 11.1°C (52°F) in March. |
Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.8°C (82°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in March. Overnight |
Sun Mar 24 (day 3) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.5°C (82°F) and lows of about 10.5°C (51°F) in March. |
Dobhan (1070 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.0°C (81°F) and lows of about 10.0°C (50°F) in March. |
Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. Overnight |
Mon Mar 25 (day 4) |
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Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.8°C (75°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in March. |
Lokpa (2240 m)
About 5 hours from Jagat |
Chumling (2263 m)
About 2-3 hours from Lokpa Overnight |
Tue Mar 26 (day 5) |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 4 hours from Chumling Overnight |
Wed Mar 27 (day 6) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 3 hours from Chhokangparo |
Mu Gompa (3700 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
Thu Mar 28 (day 7) |
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Nile (3361 m)
About 1 hour from Mu Gompa |
Ranchen Gompa (3240 m)
About 1.5 hours from Nile Overnight |
Fri Mar 29 (day 8) | |
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Chhokangparo (3010 m)
About 1.5 hours from Ranchen Gompa |
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Dumje (3200 m)
About 1.5 hours from Chhokangparo |
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Highlights: Ganesh Himal Base Camp and Gumba Lungdang
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Ripchet (2468 m)
About 2 hours from Dumje Overnight |
Sat Mar 30 (day 9) |
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Lokpa (2240 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ripchet |
Ekle Bhatti (1600 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.8°C (75°F) and lows of about 6.8°C (44°F) in March. |
Philim (1590 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.9°C (75°F) and lows of about 6.9°C (44°F) in March. |
Jagat, Sirdibas (1340 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
Yuru (Yaruphant) (1330 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.4°C (78°F) and lows of about 8.4°C (47°F) in March. |
Dobhan (1070 m)
About 7-8 hours from Ripchet Overnight |
Sun Mar 31 (day 10) |
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Tatopani, Kerauja (990 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.5°C (82°F) and lows of about 10.5°C (51°F) in March. |
Machhakola (930 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.8°C (82°F) and lows of about 10.8°C (51°F) in March. |
Lapubeshi (880 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.1°C (83°F) and lows of about 11.1°C (52°F) in March. |
Soti Khola (730 m)
About 8 hours from Doban Overnight |
Mon Apr 1 (day 11) |
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Shared vehicle from Soti Khola to Arughat Bazar
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$10.00
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Arughat Bazar (570 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 33.0°C (91°F) and lows of about 17.0°C (63°F) in April. |
Private vehicle from Soti Khola to Kathmandu
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$200.00
Estimated cost:
$5.00
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Kathmandu (1337 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.4°C (83°F) and lows of about 12.4°C (54°F) in April. |