Explore The Unexplored: Korchen Camping Trek

Korchen trekking in Nepal is a recently discovered trekking route that takes 6 to 9 days to finish in the Annapurna range.

23, Nov 2022 | nepaltraveller.com

During the Korchen Trek in Nepal, you may view the stunning high Himalayas, including the Machhapuchhre Range, up close.

Korchen trekking in Nepal is a recently discovered trekking route that takes 6 to 9 days to finish in the Annapurna range. The destination of this camping trek is Korchen, a rounded peak on a ridge that is located south of Machhapuchhare, one of Nepal’s most stunning and often photographed mountains. Despite being lower in elevation, Machhapuchhare looks dwarf to the powerful Annapurna to the west because of its fish-tail form pointing upwards to the open sky. Few people will ever forget the vista of these magnificent peaks from Korchen’s summit, whether it be in the soft morning light or the warm sunset sun. You go up the ridge way to Korchen on this brief but breathtakingly beautiful camping trek in Nepal. Walking through forests and open meadows is possible, with tantalizing vistas of the peaks in the distance to spur you on, on this trek.

A panoramic view of Mount Mardi, Mount Machhapuchhre, and the Annapurna Himalayan ranges is available during Korchen Camping Trekking in Nepal, allowing visitors to marvel at their mesmerising beauty. This trail, which goes through seven northern village development committees in the Kaski District, was started in December 2009 by Thomas Gass, the Swiss Ambassador to Nepal. Tatopani of Sardikhola, Hile of Ghachowk, Rivan of Lahachowk, Lwanghalel, and Milanchowk of Hemja are traversed throughout this journey.

Akin to the Korchen Camping since camping is the main component of trekking, you may stay in Korchen for two nights, allowing for a full day of exploration higher up the ridge for those who prefer the greater challenge of ascending to 4000 meters and experiencing even more breathtaking views. You drop to the valley, which is profoundly scarred by multiple spectacular gorges, after making your way to the trailhead, you pass Gurung Buddhist communities surrounded by cornfields and rice terraces. A thorough survey trip to the Annapurna region in 1999, during which individuals hiked many of its abandoned paths in search of fresh and fascinating trek routes, led to the creation of this amazing Korchen Camping Trek. Few other one-week expeditions of this class, in our opinion, are available.

All four seasons of the year are suitable for trekking to Korchen Camp, and each one offers captivating views of the surrounding mountains, diverse culture, and lush green hills. All hikers with solid health and physical condition may finish the moderately difficult Korchen Camping Trek.

Compiled By: Rebika Bishokarma


Photos By: Facts of Nepal


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