Kapuche Lake with Kori Danda Trek

Kapuche Trek with Kori Danda is an easy level of hiking. You don’t need much trekking experience to conquer the top. Anyone can hike this trek and yield a better experience from this trek. Make sure you have a proper trekking supply and enjoy your trekking escapade.

All the seasons’ whether it be Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter are ideal for this trek. Trekking can be quite fruitful in any season. No matter which time you choose, you will enjoy every second of Kapuche Trek. The clear sight of spectacular mountain ranges can be seen through clear skies. The azure, untethered view of the snow-capped mountain like Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Macchapuchre will soothe your heart. So, any season is considered to be the most preferred season for tours and trekking. The mountain region’s weather and temperature could be quite unexpected sometimes. Don’t worry we will be there to keep you safe.

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Wandering Trails provides you with a great transportation system. We will provide you with what you will need in transportation from Airplane, Helicopter, microbus or a nice jeep. From picking you up from your hotel to driving you in your sightseeing, we will do it all. Transportation will be budget-friendly but at the same time comfortable. The scenic driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara is present in this trek. We assure you a comfortable ride to soothe your travelling heart.

Some of ther transportation system we provide are:
● Private cars/Jeep
● Hiace (microbus)
● Helicopter (in luxury package)
● Domestic Airplane

On your way to Kori Danda, you will be welcomed by the unique culture of the Gurung Community. They are very hospitable people. If you request your trekkers they will be more than welcome to help you experience the warm homestay or visit Ghalegaon. It is the best place to be and socialize with the local people.

Nepal is a very vibrant city to be in. The mere presence in any city in Nepal will rejuvenate you into a different person. Every city has its legacy, its history and its beauty. Nepal is like a flaming pot for cultures to harness into festivities and even in the practical lives of common people. Encountering such culture first-hand is both exciting and inspiring. Nepalese culture is mostly based on simplicity. It will give valuable lessons on “practical minimalism” for the first-hand observer.

● Local authentic Gurung culture and tradition.
● Exquisite glacier lake view.
● Beautiful panorama of mountain ranges.
● Variety of Wild birds and forests.
● Lowest Glacier in the world – 2450 Meters

The Gurung is the region’s most extensive ethnic group; other ethnic groups include the Magars, Thalkalis, Tamangs, Brahmins, Chhetris, etc. Other than agriculture and animal husbandry, economic options like business and emigrant endeavour supply additional sources of financial income in these settlements (for instance, a handful of Gurung men and women recruited in Indian or British armies). Agriculture is presently the spine of the village economy, with locals farming millet, maize, rice, barley, potatoes, buckwheat, native peas, and beans. Conventional farming techniques such as hoeing and ploughing are still present in all hilly settlements. Cattle and sheep persist to graze on authorized kharkas (grazing land).

The indigenous people who live in the foothills of Nepal’s Annapurna Range were initially wandering tribes from Tibetan-influenced regions. This region’s preliminary ethnic groups include Gurung, Magar, Thakali, Manange, and Loba. These racial tribes practice Hinduism or Tibetan Buddhism and have different mother tongues, customs, and rituals. They have mostly been employed in traditional occupations such as agriculture and livestock rearing.

Gurung men wear a vest like a top that ties in the front and a long cotton cloth that is wrapped around the waist and tied with a belt. The women wear a velvet top and a sari skirt, often in a deep red colour. Jewellery represents wealth in Nepali culture and Gurungs are no different.

Since the Gurung communities are pre-dominant in this region, they practise Bon, Buddhism or Hinduism as their religion. The main festival celebrated by ethnic communities in the Annapurna region is:

● Tamu Losar
It is also known as the New Year of the Gurung Community. They feast, and perform various dances like Kauda Naach and Ghatu Naach to enjoy their day. This festival usually lies in Winter (December/January) according to Gurung Sambat.

Tamu Lhosar celebrates the start of the Tamu Sambat or Gurungs’ Calendar Year, and in the Tamu Lhosar, Gurung locals arrange rallies in traditional attires and perform cultural dances. They also visit the Buddhist shrines and monasteries and assemble in a commonplace to take part in various processions and enjoy the banquet of Sel roti (Nepali crispy bagel) and Achaar (Nepali pickles).

Kapuche Lake Trek with Kori Danda or Sikles village trek is an authentic off-the-beaten-path trek through beautiful villages! The place is located in the hilly region filled with ravines and occasional pastures known as Kharka. Locals have navigated their life chores in these hilly terrains. Sikles Village is situated at an elevation of 2011m from sea level.

A sum total of 101 mammal species have been documented in the Conservation Area so far. Annapurna Conservation Area is prosperous in biodiversity and maintains 1,352 species of plants, 128 species of wild mammals, and 518 species of birds. 40 species of reptiles, 23 species of amphibians, and 348 species of butterflies.

Some of the animals you can spot on Conservation are:
● Red Panda
● Musk Deer
● Snow Leopard
● Lynx
● Leopard Cat
● Great Tibetan Brown Bear
● Himalayan Brown Bear

This drive will take most of our morning time, leaving much of the afternoon to get a warming glimpse of Pokhara Valley and fall in love with its ethereal beauty. You can observe the glistening white peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. we will go for an evening walk around Phewa lake. Then we will be heading to Sikles village. This village is widely inhabited by Gurung caste people. After reaching Sikles village we will visit the Gurung museum and do a village trip. We can see amazing views of Lamjung Himal and Mt Annapurna II and Annapurna IV.

Hence to get the enhanced of long hours hike, trekkers need to be well proficient with endurance, stamina, and physicality. For this, there are various pieces of training such as cardio exercise, short hike, and hike through escalating and descending trails, etc. In the long run, those could help you to get through the trek’s difficulty. Likewise, the training will help you to explore furthermore terrains in the future. So choose your trek to be convenient and enjoyable.

The trek to the higher advancements is arduous as the level of oxygen is very low up in the mountains. Because of this, even a short hike can be fatiguing. Similarly, the Kori Danda Trek with Kapuche Lake introduces you to higher elevations demanding good physicality. So, the trek can be completed contentedly with proper training and physical groundwork. Depending upon the type of trekkers, training and physical preparation can vary accordingly. It requires a month or two for training and preparation if you possess a basic level of physical fitness and strength. Enhancing your endurance, reflexes, and core muscles is the best way to train. This result helps you with comfy high-altitude treks.

In contrast, a minimum of 4-5 months of training and preparation is a must for a beginner and physically inactive person. This trek demands 5-6 hours of hiking each day on average on rugged landscapes. So, you need to be well-trained. Improving cardiovascular and strength training is essential for the trek.

The hiking trail distance in Kori Danda Trek with Kapuche Lake is 117km approximately which is a lot less than other base camps. We also have to average hike of 10-15 Km in a day.The trek is not strenuous but somehow a bit rough. So, the physical fitness of an individual determines the success of the expedition. The trail to the base camp follows through rocky sections at a high altitude from sea level. Therefore, an average level of fitness is required.

The trails leading to Kori Danda could be quite strenuous but easy at the same time. So, the trails can be easy to trek along..

Higher altitude means more adaptability problems. The most common one is Altitude sickness in Himalaya Region. Altitude Sickness is the chief problem while trekking in the Himalayan region. Many people sometimes suffer way too much from altitude sickness and won’t be able to make it up to the top. The atmospheric pressure decreases with the upsurge in elevation due to which nasal bleeding and intracranial pressure might be prone. Along with it, the oxygen level is comparatively low at higher altitudes. Therefore, we will require a certain amount of time to acclimate to the surrounding environment.

The trek to Kori Danda Trek with Kapuche Lake inaugurates from the enthralling city of Pokhara which is situated at an elevation of 820 m. On completing the trek successfully, you’ll be at an elevation of 4,130 m after a few days’ walk. Therefore, there is a high possibility of getting altitude sickness while trekking to the Kori Danda with Kapuche Lake

Headache, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, insomnia, etc. are the main symptoms of altitude sickness. So, if you experience any of these symptoms, descend to a lower elevation immediately. Turning a blind eye to these symptoms can lead to serious issues and even can lead to death.

Don’t stress about the risk of getting altitude sickness. There are various ways to prevent and minimize altitude sickness.
The following is the list of preventing the risk of getting altitude sickness:
● Climb gradually
● Avoid drinking alcohol
● Stay hydrated
● Eat a sufficient amount of carbohydrates
● Sleep at lower altitudes
● Take medication

Trekking trails are also one of the trouble factors while trekking in the majestic Himalayan region. Though the trails to the Kori Danda Trek with Kapuche Lake are not as challenging as other Himalayan trails, it is quite strenuous. The trail consists of rocky and sheer pathways, ascends and descends, zigzag routes, and so forth. Due to this, trekkers require to have a basic level of fitness and stamina to overcome the strenuous trail.

To diminish the difficulty on the tracks, you need to conserve your physical strength and ascend at a slow pace. Besides, staying hydrated, eating a sufficient amount of carbohydrates, and keeping energy boosters are plus points along the trails.

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