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Machapuchhare Model Trek is a very recent innovation of TAAN (Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal) Western Regional Chapter. Its initial exploration and concept was developed in support of the Nepal Tourism Board. This trek offers an alternative route to other short treks and takes you to the closest possible view of Mt. Machhapuchhre.
This exotic trek is developed into two fold models i.e. camping trek as well as village tours with home stay provisions in 7 different villages enroute like Lachok, Ghachok, Machhapuchhre, Ribhan, Lwang Ghalel, Sardikhola and Dhital in Kaski district, thus benefiting more than 16000 local villagers and several communities. The trail offers you enchanting views of mountain ranges, rich vegetation along with the culture and lifestyles of the ethnic dwellers.
Duration from Kathmandu : 10 days
Mode of Trekking : Home stay/camping
Grade : Moderate plus
Day 1: Kathmandu to Pokhara by luxurious tourist bus. Overnight in Pokhara at Hotel Barahi B/B basis
Day 2: Pokhara to Milan Chowk by car and trek up to Ghachowk via Mardi Bridge. Home stay facilities in Ghachowk
Day 3: Trek to Hile Kharka and Lalka Danda via Saripakha. Toun Danda camping in the middle of the forest.
Day 4: Trek to Khumai Danda via Chichemle and Odane Hill.Lunch on the way and camping in Khumai Danda. Enjoy the panorama of Annapurna range and Mt. Machhapuchhre
Day 5: Trek to Korchon The best view point of Annapurna range and Mt. Machhapuchhre Have lunch on the top of the hill and trek down the hill to Meshroom Kharka
Day 6: Trek to Takra village and Saitighatta and have lunch Trek to Lwang village. Home stay facilities with ‘Tea Garden’
Day 7: Trek to Dhampus and Hyangjakot village Home stay facilities or local tea houses
Day 8: Trek down to Astam and Milan Chowk Local transport from Milan Chowk to Pokhara Overnight in Pokhara at Hotel Barahi B/B basis
Day 9: Free day or shopping or sightseeing in Pokhara. Visit places including International Mountain museum, Davis Fall etc
Day 10: Take a bus back to Kathmandu at 7am. Six hour exciting drive through hills, rivers, forests and terraces
