Khumai Danda Trek - 5 Days

  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Group: 1 - 25 people
  • Max Altitude: 3,300m
  • Best Time Feb - May, Sep - Dec
  • Pick-up: Private Vehicle

Highlights

  • From Khorchan (3660m), you can see the beautiful sunrise and the Himalayas in their entirety.
  • Explore the Annapurna conservation area's diverse landscape by walking through it.
  • Explore Ghachowk, Hile Kharka, and Ghalel, three ethnic village settlements.
  • Examine the ethnic populations' cultures and way of life.
  • Views of Macchapuchre (6993 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Annapurna I (8091 m), Dhaulagiri (8167 m), and Nilgiri (7061 m) can be seen in all directions.

About Khumai Danda Trek

While longer days on the route and physical strength are required for lengthy treks, shorter treks can be finished in a week and are less difficult. There are hundreds of short trekking trails in Nepal, but the recently discovered Khumai Danda Trek is quickly gaining popularity. It is the best for beginners and will be enjoyed by everyone due to its short duration and lower level of difficulty, but it also has a lot to offer during those times.

This route is intended for hikers looking for a quiet hike away from a crowd of other hikers. You wish to discover Nepal's Himalayas both naturally and culturally. This journey is ideal for everyone because of its lower elevation. There are no age restrictions for participating in this adventure, however, participants must be physically capable of walking for 5 to 6 hours each day. The greatest option for college student groups, school student groups, and other institution groups is Khumai Danda Trek.

The Khumai Danda trip is one such short trip that has recently gained popularity since it offers an undiscovered experience despite being situated close to Mount Machhapuchhre's well-traveled road. Major locations on this hike include Ghachock, Saripakha, Hile Kharka, Khumai Danda, and the highest peak, Korchan 3682m, Ghalel. A stunning view of the Lamjung Himal, Machhapuchre, Annapurna range, etc. will be yours.

After a two-hour journey from Pokhara to Ghachock, the Khumai Danda trek will begin. We hike through Sarikha to reach Hile Kharka from Ghachock. You will initially stay at Hile Kharka. The following morning, after breakfast, we begin our trip to Khumai Danda. Khumai Danda, at 3245 meters, offers stunning views of the Himalayas and Rhododendron plants. We depart early in the morning from Khumai Danda for Khorchen in order to get the best sunrise and a Himalayan vista of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchre, and Lamjung Himal. We resume our ascent to Ghalel after taking in this breathtaking view. Drive back to Pokhara from Ghalel.

Itinerary

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This day begins with a delicious breakfast and then a long drive to the lake city called Pokhara. During the drive, you get to see beautiful views of rivers and small settlement areas. lush green hills, and waterfalls. Upon reaching Pokhara, you head to the hotel. You are free to explore nearby areas. If you want, you can also do boating on the tranquil Fewa Lake enjoying a stunning sunset. 

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 850m
  • Pokhara

You will take a 30-minute journey from Pokhara to Hemja on the second day of your trek. The hike begins at Hemja, from which you will begin trekking through the forests, hamlets, and terraced farms while taking in the views of the surrounding hills. The Hemja to Hile Kharka hike is a six-hour walk that is moderately difficult. On the route to Hile Kharka, Ghachowk regarded as the ideal location to view the Himalayas is located. In order to fully appreciate the views of Macchapuchre, Annapurna, and Lamjung Himal from Ghachowk, please take your time and go slowly.

  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 2160m
  • Hile Kharka

Since you will be moving through the forest for most of the hike from Hile Kharka to Kumai Dada, it will feel like a jungle walk. The track is serene and a little more difficult than the trek from the day before because it becomes smaller and is also covered in a grassy hill. The panoramic views of Macchapuchre, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna will reward and greet you at their best despite a few difficulties. You will eventually reach Khumai Danda, which is located in the shadow of the enormous Macchapuchre Himal, after passing the Samsur Deurali.

  • Trekking Lodge
  • Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
  • 3245m
  • Khumai Danda

The trip's main feature, Korchan Danda, will definitely stun you with its breathtaking views of the Himalayas and the sunrise. The slope, which rises to a height of 3700 meters, provides magnificent views of Macchapuchre, Annapurna, and Mardi. Before returning to Pokhara, you can spend some time together away from the bustle, in the lap of the Himalayas.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast/Lunch
  • 850m
  • Pokhara

The trail descends to Nayapul. You trek through the forested path and small villages before reaching Nayapul. From here, you drive back to Pokhara. Spend the night enjoying a gorgeous sunset view over tranquil Fewa Lake and dining in a fine restaurant or cafe.

  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • 1,300m
  • Kathmandu

Notices

Himalayan Frozen Adventure will fully support your whole trip. Sometimes come these kinds of the problem; Weather conditions, health condition of a group member, and unexpected natural disasters. These conditions we make extra or rest day, which is not available in this itinerary but if you have time then it is possible to make more extra day at trekking. You have to pay a package for extra days.

Cost Details

Included Excluded
  • Pickup/Drop from Airport – Hotel a private vehicle.
  • Transportation for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu on the tourist bus.
  • Private transportation from Pokhara to Tikhedhunga (trek start) and Ghandruk Phedi (trek end) to Pokhara.
  • Teahouse/Lodges accommodation during the trek.
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek.
  • Tourist bus or domestic flights (Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu).
  • An experienced, English-speaking, and government-licensed trek leader.
  • An assistance guide for a group of 10 pax or above.
  • Arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance).
  • Guide & Porter's costs include salary, insurance, equipment, food, and accommodation.
  • Down jacket and sleeping bag (to be returned after trip completion).
  • Himalayan Frozen Adventure bag/duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area (ACAP) Permits Fee.
  • Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Card.
  • Himalayan Frozen Adventure certificate of appreciation after a successful trek.
  • All government, local taxes, and official expenses.
  • International flight airfare
  • Nepal Entry Visa Fees for multiple entries on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport- (15 days - $25-30, 30 days- $40-50 and 90 days- $100-110)
  • Excess baggage charges (Limit is 9 kg per person).
  • All accommodation and meals in Kathmandu, before and after the journey.
  • Extra night accommodation, meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara due to early arrival or late departure, and early return from the trek.
  • Lunch and dinner in Pokhara.
  • Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, bottled water or boiled water, hot (tea, coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery recharge fee, extra porters, etc.
  • Personal clothing and gear.
  • Travel insurance has to cover emergency high-altitude rescue and evacuation along with medical coverage.
  • Tips for guide and porters.
  • Additional costs due to delays caused by circumstances outside company control like landslides, weather conditions, itinerary modifications due to safety concerns, illness, change of government policies, strikes, etc.
  • All the costs and expenses, which are not listed in "What is included in the 11 days Annapurna Tour Package?" above will be counted as excludes.

Departures & Dates

Himalayan Frozen Adventure is a responsible travel company in Nepal. Our all dates are 100% guaranteed if there no political unrest and natural disaster then. Is there not any error then you can use this date it's better for your trip.  We try our best to ensure this information.

Useful Information

Khumai Danda Trek Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory to have to join an adventurous trip in the Himalayas. It is for your safety. Travel insurance must cover things like illness, medical emergencies, accidents, death, trip cancellation, and loss of personal baggage & items. All costs for Emergency Evacuation must be paid in cash in Nepal unless an insurance company has agreed to pay all the costs on your behalf. Make sure that your travel insurance covers activities in the Himalayas if you are participating in them.

*Note: Foreigners are not allowed to purchase an insurance policy in Nepal. So make sure to purchase good travel insurance in your country, and it is your responsibility to check whether your insurance policy is adequate or not.

Khumai Danda Trek Accommodation

Khumai Danda Trek accommodations are Lodge and Teahouse. Around Kathmandu and Pokhara, we can find a good facility with comfortable accommodation at the Hotel. In the Khumai Danda Trek, all accommodations are on a twin-shared basis. During the trek, Himalayan Frozen Adventure will manage rooms with attached washrooms. In the teahouse, we have to share the toilet. A single room is available in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and the lower elevation trekking region but might be impossible to higher elevations.

Khumai Danda Trek Meals

Kathmandu and Pokhara have included only breakfast. During the Khumai Danda Trek, all meals will be provided. In the Annapurna region, we can enjoy Nepalese food with international cuisine like Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Tibetan, Italian, etc. Throughout the trek, we have breakfast/lunch at the teahouse and Dinner will be at the lodge. You can choices different kinds of breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the menu. 

Safe to Travel 

Making you safe to travel is our top priority responsibility

During the trek, you will be the best training and experienced guide, who came from the high region of Himalayan. Our guide will carry all necessary paper and essential equipment with a first aid kit. In case, if our clients come to some emergency problems of mountain sickness and accident then we immediately send a rescue helicopter. Any region of the Himalayan treks will demand good health and fitness, so make healthy your body before joining the trip.

Trekking Guide

We, Himalayan Frozen Adventure provide the deepest knowledge leader through the Himalayan Trekking, who has the ability to face challenges. The Nepal route is an adventure challenge that has different types of risks. During the trekking, you have might some risks like altitude sickness, weather conditions, wildlife attack, and Fear of getting lost. But don't worry, the guide will solve this problem and make you feel safe with a free and delightful trip. The guide has a big role to play in making the journey contextual and excellent. The guide will make your journey pleasant and accompany you in times of danger and will succeed in winning your heart.

Trekking Porter

The Trekking porter is an adventurous person who will carry 20 to 35 kg of stuff during trekking. When you carry less, you will be able to walk and enjoy the beautiful valley of the Nepal region, which makes our trek meaningful. The porter will safely carry your bag pack. Maybe you will feel hard to carry the bag at a high elevation, so hiring a guide is the best option. Those who have the ability to face challenges. A porter does not only carry the bag but provides entertainment and fantastic throughout the trip. The porter will carry all of your luggage and you can explore the magnification view of the mountains.

Last-minute trip booking

The last-minute booking can be difficult for us but we'll accept, whatever reason Himalayan Frozen Adventure has a special provision for a last-minute booking. You have to give full details and 100% percent trip payment before 24 hours, but we can't be responsible for flight, weather, and availability of lodging delays due to changes beyond our control but we try our best. As you can last-minute trip booking directly with us from email ([email protected]), Whatsapp (+977 - 9840396708), and by calling. 

The necessary document you should carry

  • Insurance papers which are depending on the agency
  • Some booking and payment details.
  • passports sized photos
  • TIMS and Permits
  • Passport
  • Visa

Drink water

The Himalayan region can get normal free tap water, for this water you have to use purification medicine. bottled water or boiled water also available to buy at lodges and teahouses. Per day you have to drink about 4-6 liters of water for your health.

Passport & Visa

A passport with at least six months of validity from the return date is mandatorily needed. You can get a Nepalese visa from the Nepalese Embassies or Consulate in your country. You can also get a Nepalese visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Do know that there are a few countries that have to apply for a Nepalese visa from their own country. Obtaining your visa is entirely your responsibility.

While booking, make sure to put full and correct passport information so that we can get all the necessary permits, and tickets, and pay fees on your behalf. If you do not provide the correct information when you make your booking, we will not be able to make the necessary bookings on your behalf and cannot be held responsible.

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

AMS or altitude sickness is one of the main risks while traversing in the high altitude. The main region behind getting AMS is when the body doesn't adjust to the lower level, and the result can be deadly. So it is very important to take proper measures on time. Gaining altitude with constant pace and proper acclimatization days will help reduce the chances of getting AMS.

Similarly, you also have to keep yourself hydrated during the trek, therefore, drink enough water and avoid alcoholic drinks as it dehydrates the body. If you are planning to trek in one of the adventurous trails of Nepal then do keep above things in your mind.

Symptoms of altitude sickness

  • Difficulty in sleeping
  • Dizziness or light-headedness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Shortness of breath with exertion

Preventive measures

  • Include an adequate number of rest days in the itinerary
  • Keep yourself hydrated
  • Do not drink alcoholic beverages
  • Do not gain more than 500 meters in a day
  • Try to spend the night in a lower altitude
  • Acclimatize properly at a lower altitude
  • Inform your guide immediately if any of the symptoms you see
  • Do not push yourself

Khumai Danda Trek Best season

The climatic condition of Nepal differs from place to place depending upon geographical regions. One can have warm and hot wear in the terai whereas one can observe the chilling arctic-like weather in the Himalayas. Nepal’s weather is influenced by a maritime and continental factors and has four different seasons, Autumn (September to November), followed by Winter (December to February), Spring (March to May), and finally, there is Summer/Monsoon (June to August).

The best time to go on an adventurous journey in the Himalayas is in Spring (March to May) and Autumn (mid-September to November). These are the best times to go on any treks and climbing trips because of stable weather and a moderate climate. There is only one place in Nepal, where you can go trekking in even monsoon (July to mid-September) and that is Upper Dolpo. This region lies in the rain shadow of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges and therefore does not receive rainfall in the monsoon.

Autumn (September To November)

Autumn (September-November) is one of the perfect seasons to trekking with hiking in Himalayan Nepal, so thousands of trekkers choose these months. In fact, September, October, and November months are will be full of excellent atmosphere as well as beauty, enjoys your journey with joy and beauty. The Autumn season provides reference weather with clear magnificent mountains. The temperature is good than another season. September-November is a great time to express your adventure in Himalayan Nepal. It will also be free from natural disasters such as floods and landslides these months. It's the most famous season to goes high altitude area of Himalayan. 

Winter (November To March)

Winter (November-March) is also possible to trek in Himalayan Nepal, the weather condition is stable and the days are clear. December, January, and February are the cold months in Nepal. Day temperatures are cool but the nights are much cold. During the winter treks are risk winds and colder temperatures. Above 3,000m altitude usually snowfall and freezing. If you are looking for wonderful scenery, let's choose the lower-elevation trek in Nepal.

Spring (March To May)

Spring (March-May) is the second famous trekking season in Himalayan Nepal. March, April, and May is also a great option for mountain climbing and high-altitude trek. In spring morning weather conditions will be clear, but the afternoon sky is covered by clouds and sometimes can rain. You can get to see beautiful flowers like jasmine, pine, and rhododendron with wild flora. During the Spring, the lower altitude trek is mildly warm and above 3,000m quite a moderate temperature. This season is also best to express your adventure in Nepal.

Summer (June To August)

In the summer season, the trekkers are less crowded in the Himalayan region will be less. June, July, and August are the main rainy season in Nepal which involves monsoon. Bad weather can hamper travel, maybe some problems during the journey due to heavy rain. Some travelers prefer to travel at this time as this is also not an emergency period. The weather is hot and almost every day rains. This season is better for the tour to Tibet and in Himalayan Nepal like Mustang, Dolpo region, and Nar-Phu Valley because these regions are in the rain shadow.

Trekking Equipment

Trekking equipment is the essential material used during the trip to the Himalayas, which is used on a daily basis. Without trekking equipment, your trip may be unsuccessful so we request you please follow the list. If you have not time to buy in your country, so don't worry we can help to buy trekking equipment in Kathmandu. Himalayan Frozen Adventure Pvt.Ltd will make your precious time reference and entertainment.

Trekking Equipment Lists

HEAD

  • Headlight
  • Sun hat
  • Warm hat and scarf

FACE

  • Face wipes and towels
  • Sunscreen +40
  • Sunglass

Hands

  • Waterproof & Snowproof Gloves
  • Lightweight gloves

Body clothing

  • Sleeping bag
  • Down jackets
  • Sport hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying
  • Fleece jacket and sweaters
  • Poncho and rain jacket
  • Socks preferably cotton –mix
  • Lightweight cotton trekking pants with folding option

Lists of Footwear

  • Water/Snowproof Trekking Boots
  • Socks preferably cotton sports socks but take some extra pairs
  • Crampon (optional)

Essential gear

  • Day Backpack above the 30 L
  • Pack covers
  • Thermos Bottel- hard bottle that can be used for boiled drinking water

Water peals

  • Umbrella / Poncho
  • Walking pole if you need it
  • Thick Sleeping bag
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry soap
  • Antibacterial Gel
  • Toiletries
  • Toothbrush
  • Shampoo

Personal accessories

  • Cell phone
  • Watch
  • Camera
  • Money wallet with Money
  • Padlocks
  • Plastic bag
  • Sewing kit
  • Extra p photos and passport photocopies

First-aid Kit

  • Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton bandages and band-aids
  • Lancing needle
  • Antibiotic eye-drops
  • Thermometer
  • Sling
  • Paracetamol
  • Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
  • Painkillers
  • Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
  • Loperamide to control diarrhea
  • Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, other infections
  • Oral rehydration salts

Himalayan Frozen Adventure Pvt. Ltd porter is available for (2 trekkers a porter) who will carry up to 20 kg at maximum; therefore, keep this in mind before you pack your bags!!!