GHT Far West Mixed (Api Saipal Rara) Trek

Rara, Saipal, and Api collectively form a captivating trekking circuit in the far-western region of Nepal. The trek, known as Rara Lake Trek, Saipal Trek, and Api Trek (3 in 1 Trek), offers a unique blend of landscapes and cultural experiences. It is an extensive journey that traverses the entirety of Far West Nepal. The arrangement of this trek involves a mix of accommodations, including local house stays, light camping (Bevoc Camping), and full camping, making it a distinctive adventure.

The trek presents a mosaic of nature, diverse cultures, and scenic beauty rarely found elsewhere in Nepal. If you seek a wilderness adventure, this trek is well-suited to fulfill your desires. The trek management varies based on group size and preferences. Larger groups may find comfort in a full camping trek, involving personal tents, porters, mules, and kitchen staff. On the other hand, smaller groups (less than three persons) can opt for light camping (Bevoc Camping) and local house stays, enhancing the cultural richness of the journey.

It is essential to note that local house stays provide a genuine experience, where travelers can request accommodation from local homeowners, enjoy local food, and contribute financially, similar to commercial homestays. In cases where local homes are unavailable, light tents can be utilized.

*Cost:* $3000 per person for up to 3 members; a 10% discount applies for groups exceeding three members.

*Permit Requirements:*
1. Rara National Park Permit: $30
2. Restricted Area Permit for Saipal Territory (Kada to Saipal Base Camp and back to Naya): $90 per week and $15 per day (required for 10 days)
3. Api Himal Conservation Permit: $20

4. Api Municipility  Rs 5$

Clock-wise Section :

First Section: Mahakali River -Api Himal  Base camp - Kalagar River

Second Section : Kaalagar to Naya via Surma Sarover

Third Section :  Naya to Duli to Saipal Base Camp to Chainpur

Fourth Section : Chainpur to Rara 

 Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 Kathamandu - Dhangadi  by Fligh

Day 2 Dhangadi  - Dhangadi to Darchula by Bus 

Day 3 Darchula to Sunsera by jeep 

Day 4  Sunsera to Tahaisen

Day 5 Thaisen to Siddha Topi 

Day6 Siddha Topi /Phapu 

Day 7 Phapu-Chaimatela -Phultban 

 Day 8 Phultban to Sitti village  (Sitti village to Api Base camp 4days extra )

Day 9 Sitti vallage to Simar 

Day10 Simar to Dhaulodar 

Day11 Reserve Day

Day 12 Dhaulaodar to Api base camp 

Day 13  Api Base camp to Khaikot 

Day 14 Khaikot to  Thumti 

Day 15 Thumti  Patha

Day 16 Patha to Chhhiti 

Day 17 Chhiti to  Dharmahgar 

Day 18 Dharmaghar to  Bireodar 

Day 19 Bire  odar to Gaisera 

Day 20 Gaisera to Nilkatti tal 

Day 21 Nilakatti tal to Engaltar 

Day 22 Eangaltar to  Dhuli (Lapri)

Day 23 Dhuli to Kada 

Day 24 Kada to Sapdule Dovan 

Day 25 Sabdule Dovan to Saipal Bc 

Day 26 Saipal Bc to Sabdule Dovan 

Day 27 Sabdule  Dovan to Kangarkot 

Day 28 Khangar kot to Lokanda

Day 29 Lokada to Talkot 

Day 30 Talkot to Chainpur 

Day 31 Chainpur to Tamel

Day 32 Tamel to Darugaun

Day 33 Darugaun to Khaptad

Day 34 Khaptad to laskey

Day35 Laske to Dogadi

Day 36 Dogadi to Atichaur

Day 37 Atichour to Pinalekh  

Day 38 Pina lekh  Martadi

Day 39 Martadi to  Dhamkana

Day 40 Dhamkana   Pandean

Day 41 Pandusen to  kolti

Day 42 Kolti to  Dulichaur

Day 43 Daulichaur to Ratamate

Day 44 Ratemate to Rara

Day 45 Rara to Talcha airport and Nepalgung 

Day 46 Nepalganj to Kathamandu 

Reserve Day 47-50

Option # escaping Saipal Base camp 

Day 15 Thumti to Khandeshwori

Day 16 Khandeshori To Daha

Day 17 Daha to  Gallelekh

Day 18 Gallelekh to Dahabagar

Day 19 Dahabagar to Laune

Day 20 laune to Surma village via Alle lekh

Day 21 Surmavillage to chainpur

Day 22 Chainpur to Tamel

Day 23 Tamel to Darugaun

Day 24 Darugaun to Khaptad

Day 25 Khaptad to laskey

Day 26 Laske to Dogadi

Day 27 Dogadi to Atichaur

Day 29 Atichour to Pinalekh  

Day 30 Pina lekh  Martadi

Day 31 Martadi to  Dhamkana

Day 32 Dhamkana to Pandean

Day 33 Pandusen to  kolti

Day 34 Kolti to  Dulichaur

Day 35 Daulichaur to Ratamate

Day 36 Ratemate to Rara

Day 37 Rara to Talcha airport and Nepalgung 

Day 38 Nepalgunj  to Kathamandu