Kali Gandaki Valley Trek

The Kali Gandaki Valley Trek explores the tremendous diversity of the Annapurna region following the old trade route to Tibet along the bank of the Kali Gandaki river valley. The river valley of Kali Gandaki is known as the deepest gorge in the world, Kali Gandaki Gorge is estimated to be roughly 6,000 meters deep. But the very bottom still has yet to be confirmed, while the mountains surrounding it reach an utmost height of 18,000 feet.

Hike at Kali Gandaki is also famous to collect Shaligram fossils, revered as one of five non-living forms of Lord Vishnu. The Kali Gandaki River source coincides with the Tibetan border and the Ganges-Brahmaputra watershed divide. The tributary then flows south through the ancient kingdom of Mustang.

Moreover, the trek attracts over 75% of all trekkers (more than 30,000 annually) visiting the Kali Gandaki Canyon. Likewise, Dhaulagiri Icefall is another top attraction from where the tourist can review the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range across the beautiful Himalayan settlements.

Despite that, the best time to visit Muktinath of Kali Gandaki treks is either in the autumn season or the spring season. In the monsoon months, trekking in this trans-Himalayan zone is not the worst but also not the best for hikes. Weather often gets clean, blue sky with the sun shining and warm enough but often in the afternoon catch the rain.

In addition, the majestic Kali Gandaki Gorge Trek is religiously important to both Hindus and Buddhists. The main shrine is a pagoda-shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu; there are 108 waterspouts around the Temple. Jwala Mai temple nearby contains a spring and an eternal flame fed by natural gas underground. Since ancient times, the divine flames of jwala have been worshiped as Jwaladevi (the goddess of flame).

Price Per Person for 8 days Kali Gandaki Valley Trek.

Number of Tourist	Price Per Person
1 Person	US$ 898
2 Person	US$ 750
3 Person	US$ 750
4 to 6 person	US$ 710
7 to 9 Person	US$ 675
10 and more than 10 Person	US$ 625

If you’re wondering to know about what is included and what is excluded from this trip price, kindly check on the cost given on a tab button.

The best of Kali Gandaki Valley Trek itinerary details

Muktinath tour at Kali Gandaki canyon classical itinerary about 7 nights 8 days compared to most walks in Annapurna mountain trails. The particular Nilgiri and Dhaulagiri hiking route is designed for globetrotters who wish to hike in a more relaxed manner. However for travelers who wish to explore the ice fall view trek quickly but are walking with limited time wise ask us for a tailor-made itinerary.

1 DayDrive to New Bridge, 8-9 hours and trek to Birethanti Bazaar (1,065m/3,494 feet), 30 minutes. 2 Day Ghorepani Trek (2,875m/9,432 feet), 7-8 hours 3 DayEarly hike to Poon hill tower. Descend to Tatopani (1,050m/3,445 feet), 7-8 hours 4 DayTrek to Ghasa (2,013m/6,604 feet), 6-7 hours 5 DayMarpha village trek (2,667m/8,750 feet), 6-7 hours 6 DayMuktinath trek (3,795m/12,451 feet), 6-7 hours 7 DayMuktinath temple hiking. Descend to Jomsom (2,730m/8,957 feet), 4-5 hours 8 DayMorning, Jomsom to Pokhara flight, 25 Minutes

How much does Kali Gandaki Valley Trek Package Price?

This given 8 days Kali Gandaki valley trek package price price start at US$ 625 and might reach up to US$ 898 per person on double occupancy basis. Taking flights to and from Pokhara saves your time and riding the bus minimize the trip expenses. Gokyo Treks and Expedition agency notify this express Kali Gandaki Valley Trek Package price for 2024 and 2025 based on group size you are travelling with.

For deluxe and luxury trekking plans, we add Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu round trip airfare, 3-5 star category hotel deluxe air-conditioned rooms in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.

Likewise, hotel accommodation with attached toilet/bathroom in the possible places en route. WE ARE OPEN TO CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOUR AND PACKAGE PRICE AS PER YOUR REQUIREMENTS.

We can organize a private Kali Gandaki Valley Trek or Muktinath Tour starting on any date that works for you. Please contact us for more information.

Question: Do I need the experience to do Kali Gandaki Valley Trekking?

Answer: No. Earlier hiking experience is not essential.

Question: Is pick up service available on my arrival day in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes sure. Provide us with your flight details and request to pick up. Our representative will come to pick up you at Kathmandu international airport.

Question: Can I store my luggage/stuff in Kathmandu?

Answer: Yes, you can leave your luggage at your hotel or at our office. Store your stuff in the Gokyo Treks agency office for free.

Question: Is Muktinath Annapurna trekking Safe for Solo Female Trekkers?

Answer: Absolutely. Nepal is a safe country to travel to for solo travelers; the kali Gandaki trek is perfectly safe for solo female trekkers. We have been organizing the trek even for solo female travelers since its establishment.

Question: What kind of accommodation can I expect?

Answer: We provide you with tourist standard accommodation in Kathmandu and during the trekking routes. the rooms along the routes are clean with cozy beds with nice mattresses and blankets. However, we recommend you take your own sleeping bags if you have one with you otherwise, you may rent them while you are in Kathmandu.

Question: What kind of food can I expect to trek?

Answer: All the guest houses/lodges in Annapurna trekking, have attached restaurants. They cook a delicious range of mostly vegetarian such as Pasta, tuna bakes, noodles, potatoes, eggs, rice and lentils, bread, soups, and fresh vegetables. Dinner and breakfast are provided in the same lodge you spend the night every day. Likewise, we serve Lunch on the way to the next place where you go.

Question: What opportunities will I have for a shower along with Kali Gandaki Valley Trekking?

Answer: The guesthouses along the trekking trail, offer 24 hours of hot showers. You can get it often for free of cost and only sometimes you do need to pay.

Question: How do I get drinking water on a short Jomsom Muktinath Lodge Trek?

Answer: There are enough hotels on Kali Gandaki Valley hiking routes where you buy bottled mineral water. But we advise you against buying mineral water in plastic bottles, as currently there are no provisions for disposing of these. Instead, tourists can buy safe drinking water or buy AQUA tablets to purify the normal water as the normal water is available at the campsite en route.

Question: Can I charge my digital camera or other batteries on my trip?

Answer: During the lodge trekking there will be more chances to charge the battery. We recommend you bring an extra pair in case. Remember to bring your adapters! An extra battery will be recommended.

Question: Are there any communication facilities on Kali Gandaki Valley Trekking?

Answer: Yes. The best thing to do is to buy a Nepal Telecom SIM card for call and internet purposes. So, you will have easy to call your home country at a cheap price, and also you can use 4G internet buying a data pack as per your wish.

Question: Can I use a credit card payment in Kali Gandaki Valley Treks?

Answer: Only some luxury hotels, accept credit card payments. Not everywhere. So better to bring cash along with you.

Question: When should I book my trip and what are the payment terms?

Answer: Because our trips book up months in advance, we recommend booking early to avoid any kind of misunderstanding. We will, of course, make every effort to accommodate last-call bookings.

And regarding the deposit, we prefer a 15% advance deposit of the total price of the trip in order to confirm your reservation before you arrive in Nepal. And the rest of the payment can be made after your arrival in Nepal.

Question: Who will carry my luggage on the Kali Gandaki valley Trek?

Answer: We provide porters to transfer your luggage. As we are a responsible trekking tour operator agency, each of our porters carries a maximum of 24 kilos of your backpack which means 2 guests (12 kilos luggage of each guest): 1 porter basis.

Question: How much distance do I walk each day?

Answer: The distance you cover on hiking each day can vary greatly due to gradient, terrain, and altitude. As such it is very hard to give specific distances for each day, however, you need to prepare to walk roughly about 5 hours to cover an average of 8 kilometers.

Question: Is it possible to hire a local expert guide for Kali Gandaki valley trekking?

Answer: Yes of course. If you are travelling in a tight budget for Kali Gandaki valley trekking routes and have no wish to book the complete full board package trek, you can hire our expert local guide to make your holiday tour safer. Email to us to get a cost quotation for a local guide hiring in details.

Question: Do I need walking poles?

Answer: It is better to hike with walking poles. Learn how to use trekking poles for balance and stability, whether on the sidewalk or on trails. Walking poles can help prevent slips and falls. They are suggested but not necessary.

Question: How much additional money do I need per day?

Answer: You can allocate US$ 08 – 10 for a lunch/dinner in Kathmandu and it depends on your spending habits. US$ 7 to 10 US$ each day will be enough to buy bottles of water, chocolates, tea coffee, and some drinks while you are on your trek.