Article Hike Samar – Chhusang

Above deeply cut riverbed of Ghyakar Khola spans a narrow rope bridge. I recommend making a short detour from the path to Chele and try what the crossing of such a bridge can make with you. It may be a little different for everyone.           

The path in the rock wall is in places quite narrow and in other places it offers space for passing and meeting locals with their animals.

Chele village is situated on the rock cliff above the river Kali Gandaki. Last view to the north: say goodbye to a rugged path and landscape of Upper Mustang, at least according to altitude.

Before reaching the today's desti­nation – town Chhusang (2 980 m asl) we still need to ford river.

There is not yet a bridge (as of 2012) and thus not only people have sometimes problems with wild waters of the local rivers.

In Kali Gandaki river bed there is an incredible amount of interesting fossils. Their exports, however, is prohibited.

Today's stage was relatively easy. We have enough time to explore Chhusang and its surroundings. The path to mountain pass Gyu La (4 077 m asl) rises from there. Behind it is Muktinath, part of Annapurnas trek. It is an alternative extension with return to Kagbeni.