Gorilla Trek

 Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu:  Arriving at Tribhuvan International Airport of Kathmandu, you will be received by a staff member from ‘Keen Adventures’ who will transfer you through the busy streets of Kathmandu to the hotel. After a brief detail regarding your tour package, you will spend the pleasant night in the hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Beni (8hrs) Trek to Takam (1665 m) 6-7 hrs: 8 hours drive through the serpentine streets will convey us to Beni. The wonderful trekking initiates at Beni as we take about 6 hours of walking through headquarter of Myagdi district and Darbang to Takam located at a 1665m altitude where we will be staying overnight. En-route, we will enjoy the scenic view of Gurjal Mountain.

Day 03: Trek to Lamsung (2250 m) 6-7 hrs: It takes about 6 to 7 hours of trekking through the amazing route following the jungle and small settlements to arrive at Lamsung which is located at 2250 m altitude. We will get the opportunity to have a glimpse of whole different Nepal where the natives are shy to open up with strangers.

Day 04: Trek to Gurjaghat (3020 m) 7 hrs: Leaving the village of Lamsung behind, we will engage in 7 hours of walking during which we will be undergoing through series of ups and downs which progresses through the dense Pine forest where Musk Deer resides. We will enjoy the scenic views of Dhaulagiri Range including Churen Mountain in the West.

Day 05: Trek to Dhorpatan (2860 m) 5 hrs: Passing through Myagdi, we will arrive at Baglung where we will be walking through the former Tibetan refugee camp that serves as the entrance to Dhorpatan (2860 m). Dhorpatan is a Hunting Reserve Area where we can find Mountain Goat and Blue Sheep. 

Day 06: Trek to Niseldhor 5-6 hrs: About 5 to 6 hours of trekking will take us to Niseldhor which is considered as a paradise for birds. We can observe local and migratory birds of diverse species including National bird (Daphe) in the woods of Niseldhor. We will stay overnight at Niseldhor. 

Day 07: Trek to Tallo Sera 6-7 hrs:  A trek taken this day will shift us from Baglung to Rukum which is chiefly dominated by the settlements of Magar ethnics. We will enter into the previous Maoist Base Area and pass through the dense forests throughout the trail. These woods used to shelter the rebellions during the 10-year long moist insurgency. We will stay in Tallo Shera overnight.

Day 08: Trek to Rujhikhola 6-7 hrs:  7hours walk should take us to Lukum which exists in Rukum district. Lukum is a village which is comprised of Magars and Dalits and is historically significant for still retaining the medieval ways of living along with traditional culture and tradition. 

Day 09: Trek to Thabang 5-6 hrs: Thabang is known for being the place from where the Maoist revolution in Nepal got flourished. Thabang was partially damaged by army attacks during the insurgency period but it is now advancing slowly towards a path of development. We will visit these friendly locals and spend the night at Thabang. 

Day 10: Trek to Jaljala 6-7 hrs: Pursuing the easy trail for about7hours will lead us to Jaljala. Starting early in the morning, we will reach to Dharampani (3900m) which is the highest point in Jaljala. Enjoying the spectacular views of Appraisal and Dhaulagiri Mountains, we will continue our journey to Jaljala where we will be staying overnight.

Day 11: Trek to Jelbang 6-7 hrs:  Six hours of a pleasant trek along the path which is blessed with immense natural grandeurs will take us to Jelbang. We will begin the trek by choosing the downward trail which passes through the mountain to the multi- ethnic village of Jelbang where we will be staying overnight. 

Day 12: Trek to Sulichaur 6-7 hrs: It is at Sulichaur where we will meet the lands of Rolpa district that had served as the rebel base area during insurgency period when it was totally under the control of Maoists. Several hotels have been opened at Sulichaur after the end of the war. Most of these hotels are run by Maoist cooperative. We will dine at any one of these hotels before spending the night at Sulichaur. 

Day 13: Drive to Kathmandu 13 hrs:  13 hours of exhausting yet scenic drive along the thrilling road will lead us back to Kathmandu. Arriving at Kathmandu, we will head back to the hotel where we can have a proper rest. 

Day 14: Departure:  The 14th day concludes adrenaline ‘Gorilla Trek’ as staff from ‘Keen Adventures’ will assist you to check out from a hotel and transfer you to Tribhuvan International Airport from where you will board a flight to your next destination. We are happy to serve you.