The Ascent
Gurja Khani Dhorpatan Circuit Trek
- Days
- 14
- Highest
- 3,400m
- Total climb
- 2,550m
- Grade
- 3/5
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Day 1
Arrival in Kathmandu
1,300m same altitude
Day 2
Sightseeing and Trek preparation
1,300m same altitude
Day 3
Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus or private vehicle , 7-8 hours
850m ▼ 450m
Day 4
Drive to Dharapani
1,560m ▲ 710m
Day 5
Dharapani to Lulang (2450m - 7 hrs
2,450m ▲ 890m
Day 6
Lulang to Gurja Khani via Gurja Pass 7- 8 hrs
2,650m ▲ 200m
Day 7
Rest and side trek to the foot of Gurja Himal
2,650m same altitude
Day 8
Gurja Khani to Gurjaghat via Rugachaur Pass , 7-8 hours
3,000m ▲ 350m
Day 9
Explore around Dhorpatan
3,000m same altitude
Day 10
Gurja Ghat to Jaljalla Pass to Lumsung , 6 hours
3,400m ▲ 400m Highest point
Day 11
Lumsung to Darbang 6-7 hrs
3,400m same altitude Highest point
Day 12
Drive to Pokhara (3-4 hrs)
3,400m same altitude Highest point
Day 13
Depart Kathmandu
3,400m same altitude Highest point
Day 14
Final Departure
3,400m same altitude Highest point
That is the whole climb.
14 days, 2,550 metres of ascent, topping out at 3,400 m on day 10.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 7 of 14 days state one, and a day that does not is shown at the altitude of the day before, which is what an acclimatisation day is.