TreksDifficult

Api Base Camp Trek

Darchula / Far-West

Duration8–12 daysMax altitude4,300 mBest seasonApr–Jun, Sep–NovFromGokuleshwar / Makarigad

About Api Base Camp Trek

To the foot of Api (7,132 m), the far west's highest peak, past Kali Dhunga lake — a raw, newly promoted route inside Api Nampa Conservation Area.

Duration

8–12 days

Max altitude

4,300 m

Best season

Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov

Guide

Licensed guide required

Route

Gokuleshwar / Makarigad → Same

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Plan trip

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