Tukuche Peak Expedition

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

Discover the journey

Tukuche (6920m) peak is one of the best Himalaya in Annapurna Region near Dhaulagiri I. This is considered as low risky expedition. After ascent up to Tukuche peak you can see plenty of mountain ranges such as Annapurna Ranges, Tilicho, Nilgiri and also beautiful villages such as Marpha, Tukuche, Syang, Jomsom. The journey came to end at Jomsom and then fly back to Kathmandu.

03 / YOUR ROUTE

Journey at a glance

Day 1: Kathmandu — Arrival in Kathmandu airport and Hotel transfer. Day 2: Kathmandu — We meet all other expedition members and the leader, conduct initial briefing and preparations and we will have an opportunity to do last minute shopping in Kathmandu Day 3: We take 6 hrs a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m) — We take 6 hrs a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (914m). Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara; hotel accommodation Day 4: Drive to trailhead in Nayapool (1050m) — We take 90mins drive from Pokhara to the trailhead in Nayapool (1050m) and trek 4hrs from Nayapul to Tikhedunga (1577m) via Birethanti (1065m); lodge accommodation or camping Day 5: Drive to Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2675m) — We trek 6hrs from Tikhedunga to Ghorepani (2675m); lodge accommodation or camping Day 6: After enjoying early morning hike to Poon Hill (3180m) — After enjoying early morning hike to Poon Hill (3180m) for sunrise view, we trek 5hrs to Tatopani (2520m). From Poon Hill we will view the sunrise over Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri (6940m), Varaha Shikhar (7847m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III (7855m), Machapuchere (6993m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Annapurna II (7937m), Lamjung Himal (6931m) and other numerous snow-capped mountain peaks; lodge accommodation or camping Day 7: We trek 6hrs from Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m) — We trek 6hrs from Tatopani to Ghasa (2010m); the trek follows the Kali Gandaki valley; we will walk along the Kali Gandaki riverside, slowly climbing into sub-tropical flora areas; lodge accommodation or camping Day 8: We trek 5hrs from Ghasa to Larjung (2550m) — We trek 5hrs from Ghasa to Larjung (2550m); We will walk along the narrow ravine of Kali Gandaki River, and we will passing through Thakali traditional villages; lodge accommodation or camping Day 9: We trek 4hrs from Larjung to Maphra (2670m) — We trek 4hrs from Larjung to Maphra (2670m); we will continue along the Kali Gandaki River; we will pass Khobang village with the with quaint allies and tunnels connecting the houses; lodge accommodation or camping Day 10: We trek 5hrs from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3680m) — We trek 5hrs from Marpha to Yak Kharka (3680m) via Alubari; camping. Day 11: We trek 6hrs from Yak Kharka to Tukuche Base Camp (5100m) — We trek 6hrs from Yak Kharka to Tukuche Base Camp (5100m); camping. Day 12-20: Climbing Period; summit Tukuche (6920m) — Climbing Period; summit Tukuche (6920m) Day 21: We trek 4hrs from Tukuche Base Camp to Yak Kharka (3680m) — We trek 4hrs from Tukuche Base Camp to Yak Kharka (3680m); camping Day 22: We trek 6hrs from Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2720m) — We trek 6hrs from Yak Kharka to Jomsom (2720m); lodge accommodation or camping Day 23: We take 25mins flight to Pokhara (915m) — We take 25mins flight to Pokhara (915m); leisure time in Pokhara; hotel accommodation Day 24: We take 6hrs a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. — We take 6hrs a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight to Kathmandu; hotel accommodation Day 25: We take 6 hrs a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. — We take 6 hrs a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu. Alternatively you can take a 25mins flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu; hotel accommodation Day 26: Full Day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath) — Full Day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley (Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pashupatinath); Farewell-Celebration dinner in the evening Day 27: Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively join other activities — Transfer to the airport for final departure or alternatively join other activities

YOUR DAY-BY-DAY ROUTE