Sherpa guides put up your tents, and cook prepares a delicious dinner. Next morning, leave refreshed for full day's uphill trek. Trail climbs to Pothana and then drops quite steeply through a thick green forest to Bichok . Here is where your boot preparation begins to pay off. Important to avoid jamming toes in boots.
Experienced hikers love the challenge.
Trail emerges into the rushing glacial melt of Modi Khola valley. Continue downhill to Talka and finally into a series of teahouses in Gurung village called Landruk at 1650 m. First section of trail in morning climbs up to pass at 2220 m., then steep descent to Khumnu Khola at 1770 m. Chhomrong is the last permanent settlement in the valley. Your sirdar will purchase any needed supplies here.