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Barpak, Laprak and Gumda, the three most beautiful, yet are the most earthquake-affected villages in the Gorkha district of Nepal. Despite the destruction, these villages still preserve their unparalleled beauty, culture, tradition and unique settlement.
This Barpak Trek is specially designed to help you witness the post-earthquake lifestyle of people living in these beautiful villages. Starting Arkhet, the trail will take you to the villages like Soti Khola, Machhakhola, Gumda, Laprak and the most amazing Barpak. The trail allows you to enjoy the amazing landscape, green hills, mountain views, waterfalls, rivers, forest and the settlement of people belonging to different ethnic groups. This trek allows you to relish the enthralling views of Mother Nature, witness the post earthquake life of people and present the opportunity to volunteer to rebuild these villages. Arkhet is the starting point of this trek and a hike down to Baluwa ends the trek.
This trek is a 10 day package. It also includes a few hour city tour of Kathmandu. This package allows you to enjoy bed and breakfast in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu. However, during the trek, the accommodation is either in a very basic lodges or home stays. Full board meal will be served during the trek but the meals will be very basic made using local ingredients. Local bus is the transportation used during the trek. Private jeep can also be arranged on request; however, extra charges will be applicable. You will also be provided with an English speaking guide.
Moreover, the itinerary provided by the company is a fully customizable itinerary. Therefore, you can ask us to customize the itinerary as per your budget, requirements and the days you are planning to stay in Nepal. This trek can be planned any time of the year. This trip is best for travelers looking to combine volunteerism with adventure trekking. We guarantee 100% departure on all customized packages. For special discount, come with a group.
Nevertheless, if you are looking for a pure adventure trekking, we offer other packages like the Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna base Camp Trek as well as Langtang and Manaslu Trek- some of the best packages offered by Adventure Mountain Explore Treks and Expedition.
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Route
Annapurna Region, Nepal
Trip Style
Tea Houses
Best Months
September to May
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Well-paced itinerary with acclimatization-friendly flow
Licensed local guides, porter support, and 24/7 operations team
Private customization available for pace, dates, and comfort level
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Welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, just outside the baggage hall, a company representative will be awaiting your arrival with your name written on a piece of paper. The same person will greet you and transfer you to the hotel booked for you in Kathmandu, in a private vehicle. If your flight arrives on time, a meeting will be scheduled at our office to brief you regarding the trek. At the same meeting, you will also be introduced to your team leader and support team. Once the meeting is over, you will be taken to one of the finest, traditional and local restaurants for welcome dinner. You can enjoy local Nepali cuisine along with traditional music and ethnic dance. Overnight in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
In Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, you can feast your eyes on an array of natural, cultural and historical site. After breakfast, you will, therefore, be taken on a city tour of Kathmandu. The temple of Pashupatinath, the stupa of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath and the Kathmandu Durbar Square will be visited. A few hours will be spent relishing the cultural, architectural,and historical beauty of these sites. After the tour, a small meeting will be conducted at the office to finalize the clothing and trekking gears required during the trek. Overnight in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the bus park to catch a bus to Arkhet. Leaving Kathmandu, the bus heads west on the Prithvi Highway, along the Trisuli River. For about 70 kilometers, the bus continues on the Prithvi Highway, which then leaves the highway, crossing the Trisuli River and continues towards Dhading Besi. Lunch will be served here. After lunch, the bus will head towards Arkhet past Arughat (a town of Newari ethnic group) on a bumpy road. On reaching Arkhet, crossing the bridge over the Arkhet River, we first climb up hill towards Keurenipani and then descend to Soti Khola. While walking you can enjoy the sight of terrace fields flaunting rice, millet and maize plants, beautiful waterfall, forest of Sal and Chilaune and the settlement of Magar and Gurung people. From Arkhet, it will take about 1 and a half hour walk to reach Soti Khola, where we stay for overnight. The night will either be spent in a tented camp or a very basic tea house.
After breakfast, without any delay, we continue to walk towards the destination of the day, that is, MachhaKhola Gaon. Crossing the bridge over Soti River, the walk continues through the forest of Sal, on a rocky trail. After a number of ups and downs, traverse two beautiful tropical waterfalls, the trail leads us down towards the rice terraces and a beautiful settlement of Gurung people at Lapubesi. Leaving Lapubesi, we hike all the way up till Khanibesi, following the bank of the Budhi Gandaki River. Enjoying the beautiful view of the waterfall from Khanibesi, we will now walk down to Machhakhola Gaon. After reaching Machhakhola Gaon, you can take a relaxing dip in the hot spring and relax your tired muscles. The night will be spent in a very basic lodge in Machhakhola Gaon.
Gumda (1800m) is a very beautiful, typical country hill village. From Machhakhola, the beautiful village of Gumda is up the ridges some 1000m above. Therefore, after breakfast, we continue our journey towards Gumda. The trail is both up and downhill and difficult. However, the exciting view along the trail helps us forget the difficulty caused by the trail. Along the trail, apart from the beautiful view, you will also be able to enjoy the forest, hills and the terrace farms. After reaching the village, we set out to observe the settlement of people living in the village and the effects of earthquake on both village and the lifestyle. Dinner and accommodation will be very basic and will be arranged in one of the houses of in the village.
Laprak is one of the largest settlements of Gorkha district. After breakfast, we continue towards this beautiful village. The walk from Gumda to Laprak is mostly up and down hill. However, the trail is accompanied by beautiful green forest that provide shade and cool air during the walk. After about 4 hours of up and down hill walk, we end up at the pretty amazing village of Laprak. We have our lunch and set out to explore the village. Accommodation and dinner is arranged in home stays that offer basic amenities and basic Nepali food.
Barpak, the epicenter of April 25,2015 earthquake, yet the most beautiful village of the Gorkha district is the destination of the day. From Laprak, the trail is mostly uphill through alpine green forest with rhododendron and other evergreen shrubs. It takes about 4 hours for us to reach Barpak from Laprak. Therefore, after breakfast, we continue uphill through the forest, enjoying the beautiful view along the trail. At Barpak, can experience a grand welcomed by the female member of the host family. They offer garland and tika (vermilion powder) to welcome their guest. After the welcome ceremony, we will have our lunch and set out to explore the settlement of Barpak. Overnight in home stays.
Barpak is a beautiful clustered settlement of Ghale, Sunuwar, Pariyar and other people on a sloppy hill in the Gorkha district of Nepal. It is one of the most beautiful villages and tourist attraction located at about 1900m above the sea level. The exploration can either start with a visit to places that offer the breathtaking mountain views or the settlement and lifestyle of people. The exploration also includes the visit of care camps that are set up in the village. After exploring Barpak and observing the after-earthquake-lifestyle and settlement of people , we get back to the home stay for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, officially bidding farewell to the beautiful village and the people of Barpak, we trek all the way down to Baluwa to catch a bus to Kathmandu. The road from Baluwa to 12 Kilo graveled and difficult. From 12 Kilo the bus continues on a black topped road till Aanbu Khaireni. From Aanbu Khaireni the bus continues on the Prithvi Highway, towards Kathmandu. The entire journey is accompanied by beautiful landscape, the view of which will amaze you throughout the drive. On reaching Kathmandu, the company representative will pick you at the bus stop and transfer you to the hotel in Kathmandu. In the evening, if you are not too tired, you can stroll around the famous markets in Kathmandu to collect some souvenir for your friends and family. The night will be spent in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.
Today is the last day of your trip in Nepal . One of the company representatives will drop you to the airport, as per your flight time, if your flight is in the morning. However, if your flight is in the afternoon/evening, you can hand around the shopping areas in Kathmandu and go shopping as well. Moreover, if you are planning to spend some extra days in Nepal, AME Treks and Expedition can make the arrangement for the activities of your preference in Nepal.
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The Barpak Village Trek is generally planned as a Moderate trek in Annapurna Region, with route pacing, altitude gain, and overnight stops shaped around the published itinerary. If you want a lighter or more private pace, our team can usually customize the plan.
You should plan around 10 days for the full trek, including the published route flow, acclimatization needs, and arrival-to-departure logistics. If you need extra buffer days for weather or private extensions, we can map that out before booking.
This journey reaches around 4570 and is usually best enjoyed in September to May. Trail conditions in Nepal can change quickly with weather, so we recommend preparing for cool mornings, layered clothing, and flexible mountain timing.
The advertised rate starts from $1,090.00 and typically covers the main trip services such as guide support, accommodation, and the core logistics listed in the itinerary. Items commonly handled separately include international flights, insurance, and personal spending, unless your custom quote says otherwise.
The Barpak Village Trek is a strong fit for travelers looking for small, flexible groups, local lodges and trek accommodation, and a guided Himalayan experience in Annapurna Region. If you are unsure about fitness, private departures, or the right route style, send us your preferred dates and we will guide you to the best option.
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"Several months ago, a friend of mine came back from world-round-trip and said, “A.B.C trekking is what you cannot see in any other places but Nepal”, and excitingly showed me a lot of incredibly beautiful pictures from t..."
"Several months ago, a friend of mine came back from world-round-trip and said, “A.B.C trekking is what you cannot see in any other places but Nepal”, and excitingly showed me a lot of incredibly beautiful pictures from the mountain and the country, Nepal. The story he shared caught my heart and strongly made me want to visit this country. And now, I also strongly recommend this adventure into wild nature. This is the reason why I am here, coming back from 10days Annapurna base camp(A.B.C) to write a review for one of the best agency (Adventure Mountain Explore Treks & Expedition P. Ltd) in Kathmandu and for you. What I have found during this trip is that this trip is therapeutic, educational, and exciting. First of all, in the mountain area, there are no such things as mobile, familiar TV show, disturbing noise, and annoying friends. You are literally surrounded by nature and all you can trust is your guide and your heart. You also have much free time in the mountain, which makes you think a lot about your future. Second, trekking is educational. You may see a various people from around the world as well as local people. This, I believe, is the best way of getting to know each other, as you will see them again and again during the trail. Exchanging their personal story and back ground helps you grow your personality as well. Third, it is exciting. There is no question about it. When I saw the panorama view from A.B.C, I got so excited that I could not take my camera away (I am sure I took more than 100 pictures and video there). That was defiantly worth it. Now, I am going to share a bit about my trekking partner, my guide, Lok Bhatta. He is friendly guy. He is not only experienced guide, but he knows how he can entertain us during the whole trip. His caring and his humor take up my good memory of trip. Since Lok and I spent 11days together, it is no wonder we became a best friends. Also he persistently looks after me. When I wanted him to take pictures, he always s..."
"My mother and I arrived in Kathmandu with just 2 days to prepare for a trek around Annapurna Circuit. We feel very lucky to have met Mr. Tika Regmi and through Adventure Mountain Explore treks we were able to hire a port..."
"My mother and I arrived in Kathmandu with just 2 days to prepare for a trek around Annapurna Circuit. We feel very lucky to have met Mr. Tika Regmi and through Adventure Mountain Explore treks we were able to hire a porter-guide to facilitate exactly the kind of trek we wanted, a self-directed trek with Nepali assistance. Our porter-guide Sujan was a trusted and integral part of our little trekking party. He was very knowledgeable about the route, its hotels and side trips, and he even introduced us to local people and gave us interactions with local Nepalese that we could not have experienced on our own, like a tea in the home of a local family! We couldn’t be any more pleased with our trek. Shanna Simmons 1152 Crescent Avenue Klamath Falls, OR 97601 USA shannasimmons@hotmail.com"
"Urspruenglich hatten meine Freundin und ich geplant, das Annapurna Base Camp in Angriff zu nehmen, doch Tika Regmi, Direktor von Adventure Mountain Explore hat uns den Langtang Trek empfohlen. Es war definitive eine gute..."
"Urspruenglich hatten meine Freundin und ich geplant, das Annapurna Base Camp in Angriff zu nehmen, doch Tika Regmi, Direktor von Adventure Mountain Explore hat uns den Langtang Trek empfohlen. Es war definitive eine gute Entscheidung, in eine der weniger frequentierten Gegenden Nepals zu gehen, wo sich die Anzahl der Touristen in Grenzen haelt. Das Langtang Tal bietet sowohl eine beeindruckende Bergwelt als auch urspruengliche Doerfer und somit einen Einblick in die Lebensweise der Tamang. Der Hoehepunkt unserer 8 taegigen Tour war der Aufstieg auf den 4984 Meter hohen Tsergo Ri, der eine atemberaubende Panoramasicht auf weisse Bergriesen bietet. Auf Empfehlung der Company haben wir einen Guide und einen Traeger gebucht. Beide waren ausserst zuvorkommend und freundlich, stets hilfsbereit und ortskundig. Durch sie bekamen wir nicht nur tatkraeftige Unterstuetzung beim Tragen und Pfadfinden sondern auch Kontakt zu den Einheimischen sowie Einsicht in Kultur und Braeuche. Rico Grass & Tiziana Margelist 8050 Zuerich, Switzerlanda rchico7@hotmail.com"
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"Thanks Tika We arrived in Kathmandu on November 4, 2011 with hopes to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Muktinah. We had no firm guide or porters arranged as yet but were lucky to stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Thamel..."
"Thanks Tika We arrived in Kathmandu on November 4, 2011 with hopes to do the Annapurna Circuit Trek to Muktinah. We had no firm guide or porters arranged as yet but were lucky to stay at the Blue Horizon Hotel in Thamel where we met Tika Regmi at the Hotel Blue Horizon. Tika is the director of Adventure Mountain Explore which wa located across the street. With Tika's expert help, our trek was arranged with an extraordinary guide, Sittal "Hom" Simkhada and two equally adept porters, Santosh Uperkoti and Sanjeep. Sittal knew the trail very well having done it more than 25 times. He provided information and insights about each peak and landmark along the way. He guided us up and down with care and confidence, setting a good pace that worked for each of us, our ages being 69, 67, and 30 years old. Sittal also got us to our teahouse rooms promptly and made sure we got our meals on time. We never had to ask for service; it was always provided with a smile. We enjoyed the camaraderie or our guide and porters and spent time playing cards together and exchanging stories. Clearly Sittal loved what he was doing and was experienced with every aspect of being a guide. When our daughter became ill along the way in Manang, Sittal conferred with Tika and we took an extra day to make sure all was well before continuing. There was no pressure to move on before we felt ready. When we reached the summit at Thorang la Pass we all celebrated together. It was a group achievement as well as a personal one for each of us. We are pleased to recommend Tika Regni as trek organizer and Sittal Simkhada as guide with our highest esteem and respect. Sincerely, Bob, Linda and Laura Bekes Robert Bekes Dept. of Mathematics and C.S. Santa Clara University Phone: (408) 554-4883 Fax: (408) 554-2370 rbekes@scu.edu"
