The Ascent
Gurja Khani Trek in Gurja Himal
- Days
- 12
- Highest
- 2,650m
- Total climb
- 1,800m
- 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 6 - 7 hrs
2,450m ▲ 890m
Day 6
Lulang to Gurja Khani via Gurja Pass 7- 8 hrs
2,650m ▲ 200m Highest point
Day 7
Rest and side trek to Gurja Himal Base Camp
2,650m same altitude Highest point
Day 8
Retrace back to Lulang village
2,450m ▼ 200m
Day 9
Trek back to Darbang and drive to Singa Hot spring
899m ▼ 1,551m
Day 10
Drive to Pokhara and Sightseeing around
899m same altitude
Day 11
Drive to Kathmandu
899m same altitude
Day 12
Final Departure
899m same altitude
That is the whole climb.
12 days, 1,800 metres of ascent, topping out at 2,650 m on day 6.
Altitudes are read from this trip's own itinerary — 7 of 12 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.