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A Complete Guide - The Great Lakes Trail
The great lakes trail is a newly discovered trekking destination in the lower Manaslu region which is the most diverse region in the south part of Gorkha. The geographically and culturally rich is from the subtropical forest, high steep pasture land beneath snow-covered mountains, the geographically, naturally and culturally can be most diverse destination in Nepal. This area is rich in natural herbs, flora, fauna, and rare species of animal. The area offers a high-altitude dry region with evergreen rainforests and pristine holly lakes with beautiful scenic views. The historical land of the unification of Nepal has religious, cultural, ecological, historical, and natural value. However, those willing to be in the most peaceful corner of the world to feel the real adventure within a short period of time can be the best destination.
Dudhpokhari
When travelers reach the village welcome by the homestay community through local cultural dance and offering local wine prepared from millets. The Bache Chek bazaar and surrounding areas can be the best filming destinations to shoot commercials Films, documentaries, and music videos. The places and location are a great platform for enthusiast photographers from all over the world. Major attractions of this trekking are the diversity of culture, mysterious landscape and formations of rocks, splendid mountains, views of high altitudes, and sacred lakes within a short distance. This journey started as new destinations evolved into a robust mix of new international and domestic experiences that truly make anyone wanderlust.
Getting there and way
Bhachechek Bazar is 163 km from Kathmandu and it takes 5 hours by private transportation. Multiple ways to get to the Bhachchek Bazaar which is the starting point of this trekking departing from the Prithivi highway. There are regular local buses available from New Buspark Kathmandu by crossing the popular Prithivi Highway on the bank of the Trishuli river. The popular way goes through 12-kilo cross multiple villages Like Chorkate, and Chanute and finally reach the destination. Durabaya Shah highway is the longest way to Bachcheck Bazar that departs from Dumre. If anyway love travel on bumpy and dusty roads also can use the Chorkate Chhoprak way which is the shortest way it can be the best trail for mountain bike journeys. There are not many places to use ATMs better to be prepared a full budget from Kathmandu.
Accommodation
Accommodations in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan are pretty standard. While hiking through the Himalayan region teahouse generally provides basic facilities don’t expect much more than a bed for sleep, basic food, and drinking water if you find a hot water woolen blanket feel lucky about it. Traditional tea houses in the mountains hardly have a separate bathroom for showers. If you get hot water, feel lucky about it. The great lakes Trek is a newly explored destination. We need to organize camping treks in most of the places where a few villages started homestays with basic services. Imagining that spending overnight under the blue sky and eating delicious local food prepared by a local chef makes you mesmerized. The majority of the campsite located on viewpoints at more than 3000m above sea level has mesmerizing sunrise and sunset view over the Himalayas. The trail leading through the ridge of the hills can struggle to find the water in between, better to prepare drinking water before starting trekking to the next destinations.
Best of Great Lake Trail
Experience the breathtaking view of the Manalsu, Ganesh Himal and Boudha Himal mysterious landscapes, extensive pasture land, dense forests, footprints of the diverse wild animals, and sounds of the various faunas makes this place parade for the visitors. Check out the following places for mesmerizing experiences while hiking around the lower Manaslu region.
Siran danda
Sirandanda is located north of Bhachcheck Bazaar at the elevations of 2085m above sea level. It takes one half-hour of walking from Bhachchek where one eye can open the Kaleidoscopic view of Manaslu Range, Ganesh, and l landscapes. This cultural village is the gateway of both Nagpokhari and Dudhpokhari finally taking to the Boudha Himal base camp. This area is popular for natural herbal medicine and religious virgin destinations. These isolated hill areas can be the best locations for landscape photography, cultural photography, and Filming tourism destinations.
Nagipokhari
Nagipokhari is an alpine freshwater sacred lake that lies in Ajirkot Village Municipality of Gorkha district located at an elevation of 3330m above sea level. This holy lake is bustling in the full moon of July-August by local pilgrimage waiting to be promoted globally. Despite its religious significance, this great view captures panoramic vistas of mesmerizing sunrise views rolling layers of landscapes. The photographs have a great moment while waiting to click the best dream picture. It has to be promoted to increase natural and religious values.
Tapi Danda
Tapi Danda is a flat pasture land that has a seasonal yard for mountain sheep and goats that is located at the elevations of 3885m above sea level. This place offers a splendid sunrise view along with Mt Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Boudha Himal from vintage. The revering mountain region is inhabitants of Black beer, snow leopards, and deer, and is famous for medicinal herbs (Panchaule, Yarsagumba), etc. If anyone wishes to spend extra and explore surrounding areas and day hike to Dudh Pokhari this can be the best option.
Dudhpokhari
Dudhpokhari is a high-altitude pristine lake based on the Himalchuli border of Gorkha and Lamjung situated at an elevation of 4415m above sea level. This lake has religious, historical, and cultural values that carry a long history from ancient times. There are various myths and legends behind the formations of this holy site that major pilgrimage sites get bustling during the Janai Purnima (full moon) festivals in July and August.
Naradpokhari
A Naradpokhari is an alpine freshwater lake that lies in the northern part of Gorkha at an elevation of 4214m above sea level. This lake is 18km away from Dudhpokhari and has cultural, religious, historical, and natural significance. It is another holy site for both Hindu and Buddhist devotees where thousands of pilgrimages showered on the full moon of July- August. This pristine pond is surrounded by a mysterious cliff, towering Buddha Himal, lands of medicinal herbs, and a getaway from Rubila pass and Tsum valley trek.
Outline Itinerary
1.Kathmandu to Bhachchek (1780m): 5 ½ hours
2. Bachchan to Nagipokhari (3330m): 8 hours
3. Nagi Pokhari toTapidanda (3885m): 8 to 9 hours
4. Tapidanda to Dudhpokhari (4415m): 7 hours
5. Dudhpokhari to Naradpokhari (4200m): 7 to 8 hours
6. Narad Pokhari to Mamche Danda (2800m): 8hours
7. Mamche Danda - Barpak – Kathmandu (1900m): 3 hours walk and 6 hours of driving
Conclusion
From east to west there are various hidden destinations that have not been explored. Explored the lower Manaslu region named the Great lakes trail to establish the new trekking destination in the south part of Gorkha. The area is one of the closest trekking destinations from the capital city to observe diverse ethnic cultures and biodiversity within a week. While hiking travelers get l provides great opportunities to locals also will help to increase the economic conditions of the initiative areas. However, Tourism stakeholders explore hidden areas, promote, and provide financial and moral support to promote the development of basic infrastructure in unexplored areas. All tourism entrepreneurs should be responsible for establishing community-based tourism to promote the local economy if not now then when.
