Ghol to Ghisar

The original plan out of Ghol heads for the saddle between Ghol and Dapsare, then takes a long way round to Ambe Hill. It works on paper, but it's inefficient — road sections, unnecessary detours.

From Ghol, take the improved route via Kolyachi Naal instead. The climb is steady — around 200 m over roughly 2 km — starting in open scrub, moving into forest, then opening onto the plateau of Ambe Hill.

Water: Ambewasti — one house, one family, and their cattle — is a good place to refill before continuing.

From Ambewasti, the trail follows the nose of a ridge and drops cleanly to a small temple at Hirdichi Daand. This section is easy — the trail is visible, well-used, and there's no navigation challenge here.

From the temple, cross a dry riverbed and begin climbing again toward a ridge to the east. The trail contours along the north face through open scrub and gradually brings you to Nivguni.

Beyond Nivguni the terrain opens up completely — a large, exposed landscape with wide views. The trail contours at around 750 m to reach Upshalwasti. This stretch feels less like a forest hike and more like moving freely across open terrain; some sections are proper trail, some are wide unpaved track, but navigation stays mostly straightforward.

From Upshalwasti, the trail continues toward the saddle at Gawli Khind — the terrain naturally funnels you into the pass as you approach. From there, a ridge descent brings you down to Ghisar, marking the end of the stage.