Trip Facts
Grade: Moderate
Season: Spring & Autumn
Duration: 23 days
Operation: Tea house and Camping
Activities: Trekking and sightseeing
Group Size: min.1 pax.
Highest access: 4000 m
Start From: Kathmandu
Ending at: Kathmandu
Api Himal with the altitude of 7132m is the highest mountain
in western region of Nepal. The real wilderness, amazing landscape, cultural
diversity, furiously galloping snow fed rivers and pristene forest and the main
eye popping factors of the trek. Api Himal base camp trek grants panoramic view
of Thado Dhunga Tuppa(5,368m), Api Himal, Rajama(6,537m), Kapchuli(6850m), Mt
Nandadevi(7817m) along with many other Himalayan peaks. There too is famous
holy Lake Kalidhunga, which lies within one and half hours walk from Api Himal
base camp trek.
In the far north west Nepalese Himalaya lies two Himalayan
massif- Mt Saipal(7031m) and Mt Api(9132m), standing on the border of Garhwal
and Tibet. Mt Api was first explored by Henry Savage Landor in 1899 and shortly
after by renowned mountaineer Tom Longstaff.
Our trek begins from the frontier town of Darchula, trekking
north along Mahakali River. This remote area is inhibited Bhotia people.
Day 1: Kathmandu
Arrival
As your aircraft lands in Tribhuwan International Airport
our representative will receive you and help you to transfer into the hotel of
your choice.
Day 2: Kathmandu
Sightseeing
Today we will start the day by visiting Pashupatinath temple
which is situated 5km east of Kathmandu in the bank of holy Bagmati River.
Pashupatinath is a pagoda shaped temple with tiered golden roofs and silver
doors. Only the Hindu’s can visit the temple, but the visitors can clearly see
the temple and activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern
bank of Bagmati River where the dead bodies are cremated. From here we will
visit Boudhanath Stupa which is located 8km east of Kathmandu. Boudhanath stupa
is dome shaped monument representing the mind of Buddha and pilgrimage
destination for Tantric Buddha. . In the
afternoon we will drive to Patan Durbar Square which is situated in the
southern area of the city. The square is dotted with ancient palaces, temples
and shrines which are known for their antique and exquisite carvings. From here
we will proceed to Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the historic seat of
Nepalese royalty. Here we will visit Kastamandap Temple (a temple rumored to be
constructed from the wood of single tree), Taleju temple, statue of Kal Vairab,
Basantapur palace and Kumari Temple (residence of living goddess Kumari). After this we will pay our visit to
Swoyambhunath temple which is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple
dates back to 2500years and is situated in the hilltop offering the astonishing
view of Kathmandu. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3: Take a
short airstrip from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi.
Day 4-5: Drive to
Dadheldhura and then to Darchula through the green foothills.
Day 6-11: Leaving
Darchula behind us trek to Hutti and then to Tinkar making our way through
several small and isolated villages including Dumlin and Gaga.
Day 12:
Acclimatization and free day in Tinkar. Today we will be visiting last Bhotia
people of Nepal.
Day 13-15: We
cross the high pass and then trek to Api Base Camp(4250m). next day we will
explore and enjoy the natural flavors of Base Camp.
Day 16-20: We
will retrace our patch back to Darchula and then drive to Dadeldhura.
Day 21: Catch a
ride back to Kathmandu via Dhadgadhi.
Day 22: Free day in
Kathmandu
Today you can either take rest or explore the city on your
own or do some family shopping. Stay overnight at hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 23: Farewell
You will be transferred to Tribhuwan International airport
for your onward journey