Day 5 - Ghasa to Marpha

The trail from Ghasa continues along the Kali Ghandaki and ascends
steeply through a heavily forested area to Lete at 2470 metres.  In the fall and winter months, parts of the trail actually cross the river bed as this time of the year there is little water and some areas of the river are easily crossed. In the summer the trail route changes as walking directly on the river is not possible during the rainy season.

From Tukuche the trail continues north to Marpha at 2665 metres. Between Tukuche and Marpha the terrain continues to change from a forested rocky terrain to a barren desert-like landscape. The winds also increase up the river gorge and can be quite strong from the rear as you make your way up the valley.

The village of Marpha has numerous apple orchids and locally made apple brandy is plentiful and cheap.  In the fall there are plenty of fresh delicious apples available as well.