Trip Facts
- $749
- Group Discount
- Easy/Medium
- Hotel/Lodge/Teahouse
- Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
- 2+
Trip Overview
Max Elevation | 3,700m |
Best Time | Oct-Dec,March-June |
Trekking Permits | ACAP Permit, TIMS Card |
Starting/Ending point | Kathmandu/Kathmandu |
Region | Annapurna, West Nepal |
Includes | Trekking Guide & Porter |
Deepest Gorge Trek Highlights:
-The Deepest Gorge Trek gives you a lifetime opportunity to stand between two 8,000m above mountains i.e Mt. Annapurna I & Mt. Dhaulagiri.
-One of the best views of Mt. Dhaulagiri-8,167m, Annapurna I-8,091m, Mt.Nilgiri-7,040m, Annapurna South-7,219m, Annapurna II-7,937m, Annapurna III-7,555m, Annapurna IV-7,525m, Hiunchuli-6,441m, Fishtail/ Machhapuchhare-6,998m, Tukuche peak-6,920m, Lamjung Himal-6,586m.
-Take a bath in the natural Hot-spring at Tatopani and relax.
-Best place to have quality time with your families in nature.
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Where is the World’s Deepest Gorge Trek located?
Pristine Nepal Treks & Expedition presents you the “World’s Deepest Gorge trek” for your life experience. This world’s deepest Gorge is within the Kali Gandaki River Valley in the Annapurna Himalaya region, Nepal. With a measurement of 18,278 ft (5,571m) lower than Annapurna I, Kali Gandaki gorge is named the world’s deepest gorge. If you want to trek here then you can do it from two completely different areas. One from Besisahar with “Annapurna Circuit” and another from Pokhara via “Poon Hill Ghorepani”.
As a matter of fact, the world’s deepest Gorge is located between the Mt. Annapurna I & Mt. Dhaulagiri that each over 8,000 meters on top of the sea level. The Kali Gandaki River from Tibet erosion continuously however, its sands & gravel make it deeper & deeper every day.
How to reach Kali Gandaki Deepest Gorge Trek?
The Kali Gandaki Gorge or Andha Galchhi is the deepest gorge trek area in the world that is 5,571m less than Mt. Annapurna I. This area is called Thak Khola where Thakali people are living for a long time. Thakali people were very popular in the Trans Himalaya trade.
To reach Kali Gandaki Deepest Gorge trek, you can start this trek from Besisahar on the other side of the Annapurna region. From there you can cross the highest & widest pass within the world which is called Thorang La Pass. You can cross this Thorang La Pass while doing Annapurna Circuit also. It is over 5,416m altitude above the sea level and you can experience a beautiful atmosphere at Manang.
Similarly, whoever has a short time, they can start from Pokhara otherwise you can start from Kathmandu also. You can also take a scenic flight from Pokhara to Jomsom if you want to start from Pokhara.
This trek gives you the picturesque Muktinath valley-3,700m on the part of the upper Mustang. Whereas, Jomsom, Muktinath, Kagbeni are Tibetian influenced society. That is why you will feel like you’re in Tibet territory.
Simply, follow the Kali Gandaki all the time until you reach Tatopani where you will relish natural hot spring and climb up to Poon Hill for the beautiful sun rising viewpoint one day before Pokhara.
Or you can start from Nayapul after a short driving from Pokhara. Wherever you should climb 3,500 steeps before Poon Hill, Ghorepani. Most trekkers visit Poon Hill for the sun rising with almighty Annapurna views. Then trek all the way down to Kali Gandaki gorge trek trail via Tatopani (Hot Spring) way to Muktinath & back to Jomsom for a flight back to Pokhara.
Who can do the Deepest Gorge Trek?
The Deepest Gorge Trek is one of the challenging and daring treks in Nepal. But, it is also one of the short trekking in Nepal where you can bring your children and families with you. Without any age restriction and hard physical requirement, this gorge trek is favourable for all types of people. So, basically, everyone can do the deepest gorge trek with ease.
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Price Inclusion
- Airport picks & drops by private vehicle
- Two night’s hotel in Kathmandu on the basis of twin sharing
- Two night’s hotel in Pokhara on the basis of twin sharing
- Tourist bus tickets Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu
- Flight tickets to Jomsom from Pokhara
- Guide’s flight ticket to Jomsom from Pokhara
- Porter’s bus ticket to Jomsom from Pokhara
- Local bus ticket from Marpha to Tatopani
- Private vehicle to Pokhara from Nayapul after trekking
- ACAP Permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project)
- TIMS Cards Permit
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner during the trek
- Fresh fruits in dinner
- Steri Pen for water purification
- Trekking guide (salary, food, accommodation, insurance)
- Trekking Porter (Salary, food, accommodation, insurance)
- Free coordination in emergency cases
- All paper works
- Farewell dinner at a reputable restaurant
Price does not include
- Nepal visa fee
- Travel insurance
- Tips to guide & porter
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, WIFi, hot shower
- All soft & hard drinks