Tolka (Nepal)

Leaving from Pitam Deurali, the trail that leads to Tolkais a long descent from 2,100mto 1,700m As for the next day, the downhill walk continues to the next stop, which is Landruk at 1,550m followed by Himalpani at 1,330m. If you're planning a return hike, bear in mind it's all uphill - there's no shortcut! The best thing to do is not focus on the effort, take it easy and remember that if you've come here, you're clearly not afraid of sporty holidays…

From Tolka, the trail runs beside the Modi Khola River to Himalpani, where you'll cross a bridge and begin to head uphill. If you don't want to go as far as the Tolka base camp, you can finish your walk by heading towards Bichuk. You'll find a path that leads to Nayapul from where you can catch a bus to Pokhara.

*After the devastating earthquakes that shook Nepal in April and May 2015 the country is slowly getting back on its feet. This article was written before these catastrophic events occurred.