Pokhara: 3-Day Khumai Danda & Korchen Ridge Trek
ID: GYG1213486-1870945
Category:
Country: Nepal
Duration:
3 days
Description
Discover the Khumai Danda Korchen Trek, Pokhara’s best-kept secret. This 3-day wilderness adventure takes you along a dramatic ridgeline to the base of the sacred Mount Machhapuchhre.
Day 1: Pokhara to Hile Kharka (2,160m)
Travel by private jeep from Pokhara to the village of Ghachowk. Begin your hike through terraced farmland before entering a dense, moss-covered forest. After 5 hours of trekking, arrive at the quiet clearing of Hile Kharka.
Day 2: Hile Kharka to Khumai Danda (3,245m)
Climb higher along the ridge through "The Great Machhapuchhre Trail." As the treeline thins, the massive face of the Fishtail mountain dominates the horizon. Reach the Khumai Danda ridge in time to watch the sunset turn the peaks deep purple.
Day 3: Korchan Sunrise & Return to Pokhara
A pre-dawn hike leads you to the highest point, Korchan Viewpoint (3,700m). Watch the sun ignite the Himalayas in gold. After breakfast, begin a swift descent back to the valley floor for your return transfer to Pokhara.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Himalayas on a 3-day trek
- Hike through ancient rhododendron forests and high-altitude pastures
- Enjoy panoramic views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre
- Stay in remote, simple teahouses run by local hilltop communities
- Watch the sun ignite the Himalayas in gold from Korchan Viewpoint
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This trek involves steep ascents; trekking poles are highly recommended for the descent.
Teahouses are very basic with shared bathrooms and limited electricity.
Clear views are best from October to November, while March to April offers blooming rhododendron forests.
INCLUDED
- Round-trip transportation from Pokhara to the trailhead
- Professional licensed trekking guide
- 2 nights accommodation in local teahouses
- All necessary trekking permits (ACAP and TIMS)
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal trekking gear (boots, poles, sleeping bags)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Bottled drinks and personal snacks
- Gratuities for the guide
- Meals
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
