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Gauri Shankar Trek

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Duration
14 days
Max. Elevation
4180m
Group size
Min 1+
Level
DIFFICULT
Transportation
Land
Best Season
Autumn: SEP-OCT-NOV Spring: MAR-APR-MAY
Accomodation
2-3 Star Accomodation in Kathmandu. Camping Accomodation during Trek
Meals
3 Meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

Gauri Shankar Trek is an adventurous trek into Rolwaling Valley, a less crowded remote Himalayan landscape. Originally called Jomo Tseringma, Gauri Shankar (7130m) is a mountain in Rolwaling Himalayan range. Gauri Shankar is located in Dolakha district and is distinctly visible from Kathmandu Valley. 
 
During the trek, you will be rewarded with the pleasure of walking through highlands, meadows, along rivers and waterfalls. You will have plenty of time interacting with locals, visiting Buddhist monasteries and experience cultural and natural biodiversity. 
 
The Gauri Shankar trek passes through Gauri Shankar Conservation Area, which is home to 16 varieties of vegetation, 235 species of birds and 34 species of mammals. Red Panda and rhododendron remains the main attraction of this protected area. 
 
The trail offers spectacular panorama of Gauri Shankar (Mt. Jomo Tseringma), Mt. Rolwaling, Mt. Melungtse (7181m), Mt. Ramdung, Mt. Pachermo, etc.  The maximum altitude reached during this trek is 3600m. from where you can enjoy the view of the glacial lake Tso Rolpa and Rolwaling glacier.
 
The Gauri Shankar Trek is categorized as being moderate in terms of difficulty. Hence all types of travelers can enjoy this trek. This is a purely camping trek. The best seasons of the year to do Gauri Shankar trek is either Spring (March-May) or Autumn (Sep-Nov).

Trip Itinerary

Drive from Kathmandu to Shigati (950m.) via Dolakha (9 hours). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Shigati to Jagat (1440m/6hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Jagat to Simigaon (2020m/6.30hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Simigaon to Daldung La (3976m/6hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Daldung La to Beding (3690m/6h.30m). Stay overnight in camp.

Rest day at Beding for acclimatization. Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Beding to Na (4180m/4hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Rest Day at Na. (view point sightseeing). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Na to Beding (4180m/4hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Beding to Daldung La (3976m/6 hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Daldung la to Simigaon (6hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Simigaon to Jagat (6.30hrs). Stay overnight in camp.

Trek from Jagat to Shigati (6hrs). Stay overnight in lodge.

Drive from Shigati to Kathmandu (6 hours). 

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Includes

    • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or van
    • Entry permit 
    • Trekkers' Information Management system (TIMS) card
    • Trekking guide and Sherpas
    • Cook and kitchen helpers
    • Necessary porters (One porter carries 25 kilograms of luggage)
    • All meals three times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) 
    • Necessary camping equipment such as tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, down jackets, cooking utensils, etc.
    • Cooking fuel
    • Camping charges
    • All land transportation wherever applicable
    • Insurance and equipments for all trekking staffs
    • First aid kit
    • Rescue assistance (Should any emergency arise during your trek, we will provide prompt and professional rescue and medical services. For this, it would be better to have your own travel insurance that can cover helicopter evacuation and medical treatment cost incase required.)
    • One farewell dinner in Kathmandu with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on last day 
    • Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.) 

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu
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