| Destination |
Gufapokhari
Sankhuwasava
Alt: 2890 mtrs. |
| To
get there |
A
six hours of bus ride from Dharan will get you to
Basantapur. One day walk from Basantapur to Gufa.
But I suggest to make one day stay at Chauki, the
half way and another day to Gufa, if you really
want to enjoy the journey and beautiful scenery. |
| Cost |
Maximum
of Rs 200 per day.(excluding bus fare from dharan
to basantapur) |
| Best
season to visit |
During
the first week of Bhadra till Mangsir (September-November)
Falgun till last week of Baishak (March-May). |
| What
to take |
First
thing i would suggest is a Camera. A professional
knows what gear to take, but if you are a rookie
with a SLR, try to manage a tele lens and a wide
lens and of course some extra memory cards.
Just take basic stuffs, as shops and houses are
available on the way in reasoanable price. Though
i suggest to take lots of Chocolates as chocolates
are very good things at the high altitude.
Some warm clothes and really nice trekking boots. |
| Places
to make stops |
First
stop i suggest is Ghurbise, just about 2 hours of
enjoyable walk after Basantapur.
Make a one night stay at Chauki, the halfway of
the journey.
After reaching gufabazar:
Menchyam danda, take a local with you. Better to
reach this place for sunrise. You'll get a mesmerizing
view of Mt. Kumbhakarna, Mt. Kanchanjunga. At this
place, Also search for the gufa (cave).
Jorpokhari, just about 20 minutes of walk.
Milke, you'll find the maximum varities of rhododendran
(gurans) in this place. |
| You
should try |
Don't
forget to try Yak meat, Yak churpi and Tongba (I
suggest though i don't drink). |
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