Milke Danda Trek is a hidden treasure amid the less-traveled paths in far Eastern Nepal.The trekking offers an abundance of breathtaking scenery, fascinating topography, rich wildlife, energetic culture, and friendly locals.
Experience breathtaking vistas of peaks like as Mt. Makalu (8,463m), Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m), and Mt. Kumbhakarna (7,710m) from Mile Danda.
The rich fusion of geographic, cultural, and environmental variety is the trek’s main draw.
With its uncommon alpine flora and thick lush vegetation, the area is known for its magnificent springtime display of 28 different species of rhododendron woods. In summer, it becomes a haven for botanists, naturalists, and lovers of flowers.
Buddha Air Flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar Airport (30 minutes). At the airport, a MAST staff member greets and receives you. Take a vehicle, travel for fifteen minutes, and check into a hotel room in Khandbari.
Introduce yourself to your porter guide when you meet him at the hotel. Talk about the overall plan for the journey. Spend the night in the Khandbari hotel.
After your breakfast at about 8 am at the hotel catch your reserved Van and travel for about two hours and get Chainpur bus station. Get off the van. Your real trekking starts from Chanpur. Follow the trail to Pokharei ,and after about two hours’s walking get Pokhari for your overnight stay there. Explore Pokhari village and enjoy sightseeing and capturing photos around the place
The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.
After breakfast at 8 am trek for 4- 6 hours and get Gupha Pokhari in the evening. Find one of the best tea houses there for your food and accommodation.
This is day is your Gupha Pokhari exploration day. The place is located along the Tinjure Milke Jaljale Trail, famously referred to as the “Rhododendron capital of Nepal.” This region boasts the highest concentration of Rhododendron species, with 28 out of 32 found in Nepal. The region not only home to various species of rhododendrons, but also a wealth of other flora and fauna, including a diverse range of bird species, mammals, and breathtaking views of majestic peaks such as Makalu (8463m) Kangchenjunga(8586m) and Mt. Everest(8848m) when visibility is clear
It sounds like a wonderful day ahead of you! The Milke Danda is known for its stunning scenery, including the breathtaking views of the rhododendrons. As you continue on your journey, be sure to take your time and enjoy the beauty of the landscape.
Staying overnight at the same tea house in Gupha Pokhari is a great option as it allows you to settle into a comfortable and familiar surroundings, giving you the chance to fully relax and recharge before continuing on your journey. enjoyable stay
After breakfast your breakfast at 8 am , trek up to Chauki (4-6 hours trekking). Enjoy observing the beautiful scene of rhododendron glowering there. Find one of the best tea houses at Chauki for your overnight stay.
Have your breakfast at 8 am and trek up to Basantapur (4-6 hours trekking). Find one of the best hotels there for your food and accommodation. Explore Basantapur and capture pictures of those places.
After your breakfast prepare for travelling. Catch a regular bus coming from Dharan to Khandbari and travel for about three hours and get Khandbari Bus station. Bus station catch an auto rickshaw and travel to your pre booked hotel room for your overnight stay
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
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