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Roadtrip from Gorakhpur to Muktinath and back (7-day adventure)

  1. Day 1: Gorakhpur to Pokhara
    10 hours (264 km)

    Drive to Pokhara, a scenic city located on the Phewa Lake. Visit the World Peace Pagoda in the morning, go boating in the lake in the afternoon, and enjoy lively nightlife at the lake-side cafes in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Pokhara to Tatopani
    7 hours (78 km)

    Drive to Tatopani, a natural hot spring site. Relax in the hot springs in the morning, go on a mountain biking adventure in the afternoon and taste local Nepali cuisine in the evening.

  3. Day 3: Tatopani to Jomsom
    5 hours (54 km)

    Drive to Jomsom, a gateway to the Upper Mustang region. Visit the Muktinath temple, a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists, in the morning. Take a scenic flight over the Himalayas in the afternoon and taste Thakali cuisine in the evening.

  4. Day 4: Jomsom to Marpha
    1 hour (20 km)

    Drive to Marpha, a picturesque village famous for its apple orchards and brandy production. Visit the Monastery in the morning, hike to the nearby apple orchards in the afternoon, and taste locally brewed apple brandy in the evening.

  5. Day 5: Marpha to Kalopani
    2 hours (18 km)

    Drive to Kalopani, a village located on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River. Go on a scenic hike to the nearby Ghorepani Hill in the morning, take a dip in the natural hot springs in the afternoon, and stargaze at night.

  6. Day 6: Kalopani to Pokhara
    8 hours (130 km)

    Drive back to Pokhara in the morning. Visit the Davis Falls, Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave, and the International Mountain Museum in the afternoon. Enjoy the nightlife at the lakeside cafes in the evening.

  7. Day 7: Pokhara to Gorakhpur
    10 hours (264 km)

    Drive back to Gorakhpur in the morning. Take a relaxing walk in the Gorakhnath Temple in the afternoon and enjoy delicious street food in the evening.

Recommendations

If you have more time, consider visiting Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, or the Chitwan National Park, home to various wildlife and bird species. Bring warm clothes and a good camera for the trip. Always carry small cash as ATM services might be limited in some places.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • World Peace Pagoda (2 hours, free)
  • Boating in Phewa Lake (2 hours, INR 500)
  • Hot springs in Tatopani (2 hours, INR 300)
  • Muktinath Temple (2 hours, free)
  • Scenic flight over Himalayas (1 hour, INR 10,000)
  • Monastery in Marpha (1 hour, free)
  • Hiking to Ghorepani Hill (3 hours, free)
  • Davis Falls (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave (1 hour, INR 100)
  • International Mountain Museum (2 hours, INR 250)
  • Street food in Gorakhpur (1 hour, INR 50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 11,550

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