Api Himal Expedition

18 Days Hard Above 7000m. Mountain Peaks In the Himalayas

Trip Duration: 18 Days

Trekking area: Sudhurpashchim

Group Size: 1-20

Maximum altitude: 7132 M

Best Season: Autumn (September to late November) and spring (February to mid-April):

Transportation: Private Vehicle and Jeep

Trekking grade: Hard

Trek Start from: Darchula

Trek End at: Darchula

Mode of Trek: Peak Climbing

Overview

The Api Himal Expedition is an adventure to one of Nepal's most remote and pristine mountain regions. Standing at 7,132 meters, Api Himal is the highest peak in western Nepal, located in the Darchula District near the Indian and Tibetan borders. This journey offers climbers a unique opportunity to explore an untouched alpine environment while gaining high-altitude mountaineering experience.

Key Highlights:
- Scenic Landscapes: The route traverses diverse terrains, from terraced farmlands and dense forests to dramatic mountain vistas.
- Cultural Experience: Trekkers encounter welcoming communities and ancient traditions in the far western regions of Nepal.
- Kali Dhunga: A spiritual highlight is a visit to the sacred lake near the base camp.
- Climbing Challenge: Though technically demanding, the expedition is considered suitable for climbers with previous experience at high altitudes.

Itinerary Overview:
1. Arrival in Kathmandu: Sightseeing and climbing preparations.
2. Travel to Dhangadi: A scenic flight followed by a drive to Gokuleshwor, the starting point of the trek.
3. Trekking Phase: The route includes stops at Karkale, Chiureni, Makarighat, Seti, and Bayaligad, each offering unique natural and cultural experiences. The final ascent to Api Himal's base camp and summit attempt involves trekking through pristine wilderness.
4. Return Journey: Retracing steps to Gokuleshwor and a return to Kathmandu.

This 35-day expedition includes time for acclimatization, preparation, and exploration, ensuring safety and the best chances of summiting. It is ideal for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure in Nepal's rugged west.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day1 Arrival Kathmandu

You will meet our Actual Adventure representative at arrival gate who will welcome you and take you to your hotel. You can take rest or move around Kathmandu Durbar square. At evening, you can have traditional welcome dinner with us. You will stay at your Hotel at Night.

Day2 Drive to Mahendranagar

We will drive to Mandendranagar early in the morning. It is located 700 km west from Kathmandu and 5 km east of Indian boarder. We will reach there after 17 hours travel in bus. We will stay at lodge there to take rest and wait for morning.

Day3 Drive to Gokuleshwor

Early morning we will move towards Gokuleshwor Karkale by bus which takes about 14 hours. After 14 hours travel we get tired so we will stay at lodge there.

Day4 Trek to Karkale

We will walk through an area enjoying scenic Mountain views and beautiful land slope from Gokuleshwor. We will make about 2 hours walk to reach Karkale. Then we will walk through superb villages and terraced field. We have to cross numerous hanging bridges. After seven hour of walk we will reach Chiureni. We will spend our night in Camp so that we can observe many butter trees around our camp.

Day5 Trek to Makarighat

Our trek tail will follow the Chameliya River and goes straight. After Seven hours walk we will stay overnight at camp.

Day6 Walk to Seti (3000M)

We will ascend towards hill (1200m). We will see very disperse settlement of village compare other village on the way. We will be mesmerized by fabulous Mountains. We will stay overnight in camp at local school after seven hours of walk.

Day7 Hike to Bayaligad (3,400M)

We have to hike little bit ascend and descend through this trail. After 2 hours walk we will arrive at Lawathi, which is the last village of our trek. The place is also called ‘Saheb Bagar’ because many years before trekkers used to stay here so local people name this place as ‘Sayeb Bagar’.

Day8 Seti trek to Bayaligad (34,00m.)

The trail goes to bit ascend and descend again while we walk 2 hours then we will reach at Lawathi this is the last village of this trek, this place is know as ‘Saheb Bagar’ many years ago trekkers were stay at that place so local people start to call Saheb Bagar. From here trail goes to up hill and walk through dense jungle. 5 hours walk and stay overnight at camp

Day9 Bayaligad Trek to Simar (3600m)

Walk through dense jungle, the trail goes to gently up hill. During the summer season there is a kind of plant can be see in this area the name of plant call Yarsagumba this is kind of Viagra 5 hours walk and stay overnight at camp.

Day10 Simar trek to Dhawaliwadar (3800m)

From here the trail is straight walk to Dhaliwadar it means cave as mention above in the passed days nomadic people were used to stay at this cave.today we will walk through greenery forest with mountain view and need to cross some small stream. About five hours walk and stay overnight at camp

Day11 Dhawalidwar trek to Base Camp (4,000m)

Two hours gently up waking we will be reached at Api Himal base camp. After having lunch go to holy lake and walking around the base camp and enjoy with beautiful mountain views. stay overnight at camp.

Day12 Base Camp trek to Saheb Bagar (2,800m)

After having breakfast heading down to Saheb Bagar follow the same trail. It takes six hours walk and stay overnight at camp.

Day13 Saheb Bagar trek to Makarighat (1,800m)

Six and half hours walk you will get Makarigad and stay overnight at camp.

Day14 Makarighat trek to Bitulechaur (1,200m)

Follow the same trail way back to Bitulechaur, six hours walk and stay overnight camp.

Day15 Bitule trek to Gokuleshwor (8,50m)

Walk through beautiful villages six hours walk and stay overnight at camp

Day16 Gokuleshwor to Mahendranagar drive by bus about 14 hrs

Gokuleshwor to Mahendranagar drive by bus about 14 hrs

Day17 Mahendranagar to Kathmandu drive by bus about 17 hrs

Mahendranagar to Kathmandu drive by bus about 17 hrs