Lower GHT circuit-(Pokhara to Rara Lake via Dolpo Region)-41days

This trail is a part of the GHT that leads to Rara from Pokhara. The trail includes the places of different geographical variations, cultural and traditional diversities, moreover different aspects of life styles of the people. This trek leads through different sects of religions Hindu, Buddhist and Bon. Though the trip provides experience of whole region, one doesn’t have to enter Upper part so that the especial permit is not necessary. As the trek begins it goes through different elevation( 844m. to 5631m) providing varied importance of the places.
Enjoying the trail with natural and cultural experiences you will enter into the only hunting reserve area ‘Dhorpatan’. This is one of the best hunting reserves for world renowned hunters.
There are some moderate and high passes along the trail. This trail passes through the village which is typical and known for its unique dialects which is not understood in any other place. Only the three cluster of village use to speak and understand the dialect which is known as “Kaike”. One can also enjoy the natural hot spring in the village Sahartara. There are some old and very legendary Gompas like Chhyandul and Dhiyoung, which are of great importance.
Different tastes of communication with the locals and the pleasant views of Dhaulagiri range and several other popular mountains like Putha and Chureni add more excitement for the journey. This trail has still remained virgin because not many trekkers use this route. Experiencing and enjoying the typical way of life the trail takes you to the beautiful valley of Dho Tarap where there is the human settlement at the highest elevation on the earth. Likewise one of the famous point for the trekkers in Dolpo the lake Phoksundo reliefs your tiredness with its clean and fresh water in brilliant colour. This is the deepest lake of Nepal. Phoksundo is not only that for the exploration, this is the place where the pre-Buddhist culture of Bon religion still exists in biggest clusters.
Further the trail goes through some small and big woods along with some cluster of villages. Again the trail enters a beautiful valley Gothichaur which adds another moment of joy for further walks. Gathering experiences of natural and cultural diversity it leads towards the place Jumla from where the Nepali language was flourished. Finally, the trail takes you to the biggest lake of Nepal “Rara”. The charming lake and the scenic beauty around it, compensate the tiredness of the whole journey. The nearby airstrip of Talcha provides you the access for flight to Nepalgunj. Overall the trip provides the satisfaction with tremendous experiences in this section of the Great Himalayan Trail lower circuit.

Note: The trail mentioned in this itinerary provides unique experience because it is not used by most of the tourists. Recently the world record holder and 21 times Mt. Everest summiter Mr. Appa Sherpa leading the Climate Smart CelebrityTrek used the same route on the way to 1555km long journey of the Grate Himalayan Trail.