Why trekking?

An important part of the trekking experience is seeing how these people live. While trek, you can observe and learn about day by day activities and a life style which you close to the land and very different from the west.

Although life in the foothills of the Himalaya has been impacted by trekkers you can still observe traditional method of farming, cooking, trades, child rearing, construction and religious activities .the trail are generally well maintained and are actively used by the Nepalese for communication, trades and travel .you will share the trail with many pack animals [burros] and hard working porters who carry heavy load of supplies, much of which is consumed by trekkers.

While trekking you will also see the great diversity of Nepal. Villages embrace many ethnic groups and cultures.

Camping trek

In this trip you have to sleep in tent our cook prepared food and porter carry your luggage. We have to bring food from ktm. Only you have to carry small bag for your most necessary things like camera, water bottle money and etc. In this trip your lodging and fooding will be covered by your paid amount.

Lodge trek

In this programme we have to eat and sleep in the lodge. But porter carry your bag and you have to carry small bag for your important used things. In this trip your lodging and fooling on your paid amount.

Trekking season

The season starts from late September till May as the monsoon begins in early June and continues up to early September. After the monsoon the visibility is very good and the festival Dashain and Tihar are observed throughout the country during this time.
January and February are extremely cold at higher altitudes and there is snowfall too. These months offer excellent trekking for well-equipped groups or for those who remain at lower elevations.
Late February/ march the beginning of spring in Nepal with hillsides covered with wild flowers and rhododendrons above 2000m. The mountain views are excellent

and the temperature is quite moderate even during the nights.

Late April and May are hot in lower areas. The visibility is poor, high altitude treks are good in this season.

Trekking Routes

Sivapuri Trek [4/5days]

A short introducing of Nepal -probably this is one of the easiest trek to enjoy on the foot hills in Kathmandu heading to the north of Kathmandu up the forested water –shed area of Shiva Puri, bird watching is also an interesting part of this trip. From Nagarkot and Chisapani on a clear day the panorama of Himalayas ranges like Everest, Annapurna, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal and others are very beautiful with sunrise and sun set.

Rolwaling Trek

Rolwaling is the east –west valley below Gauri Sankar and7145mtr just south of Tibetan border. This is an isolated and culturally diverse area but most of the trek into Tashi labsa pass 5755mtr into Khumbu It is batter to cross Tashi Labsa from Khumbu side. Rolwaling and Tashi labsa are technically used to foreigner .how ever if you obtain a climbing permit foe Ramsung one of the trek peaks in immigration office will issue you a trekking permit

Lantang, Gosaikunda and Helambu [7/17days]

Helambu Langtang and Gosaikuanda trek is one of the most beautiful trekking in Nepal Langtang is a narrow valley lies south Tibetan border. This is very popular for similar, with Tibetan and Taming ethnic group whose culture which, religious, language and dress can see beautiful mountain view of Langtang Gang Chhenpo Naya Khagri Ganesh Himal , Tibetan renges andother ranges. We drive to Dhunche[6400 feet ] and trek north from the road and head in to the proctead pine and rhododendron forest of Langtang National Park . It is high valley open way to streams, yak pastures, glacier morine and buddist monasterys. Gosaikunda is lies 4300mt..It is holly lake for hindu If any body they like to explore this area can found 108 lakes. Thusend of Hindu andBuddist pilgrims visit lakes during the full moon fastivel in August and from Laurebinak can see beautiful view of Annapurnas Manasalus,Ganesh Himals,Tibetain rengesandLamtang .Helambu area can found Sherpa but different then Everest Trek. they are know as helumbu sherpa which have a different cultureandlangagus .Also from this area you can see nice views of many montains .Different type of floura and funa can find all givenAreas.

Annapurna Areas [4/21days]

This is very popular trekking area in Nepal .It is very beautiful for its mountain scenery, section Of Nepal.Trek can start Beshi Saharand many option s places for those who like to do long and short[ eassyand adventure] Trek.Trekers they have to walk through Green fields of paddy and banana groves,into oak bamoo,pine ,rhododendron,andmany kinds of tree lines .Eventually emerging into high desert places, high passes, religious place , holly place[for Hindu and Buddist]and historic furriers town. This trek gives you ample opportunity to observe the Culture and life style of at least a half dozen ethnic groups an exposition more then any other trek. But if any person like crossing the Throng la pass[5416mt] required to acclimatise and to have excellent physical fitness. Mountains views of Dhulagiri ,Annapurnas, fishtail, manaslus andetc

Manasalu trek[19days]

This area was closed for a long time for foreigner, because of its approximate to the Chinese border.It has recently been opened for Trekking near the less trekking in the region around Manasalu is a life time’s Experience.The trail are relatively empty of tourist , the culture and tradition of people are intact and the scenery is magnificent.This Trek follows a route that has been covered by Himalayan buffs goving north behind Hiuchuli{7893 mt},peak 29 {7835mt} and Manaslu {8118mt}. It explores villages where westeners Are still a rare sight and the way of life unchanged for decades even centuries . Starting from Gorkha {the ancestral home of the Napalese monarchy and of fomuse Napalese infantryman the Ghorkhas}>The trail lead up the Budi Gandaki river valley from Arugat {hot spring}to Dovan.The trail pasess though primitive villages whr the people are shy , often running away from the camera wielding trekkers . from Nyak the trail contionue westward toward Namdu Via village of Gap. You can see Buddist people after dovan the trail is lined with moni stones engraved with B uddist sutra " om mani padme hum" mean hall to the jewel in lotus . this is the fasinatinating trail with Ganesh Himal offring and stunning back drops with other Himalayan peaks surrounding you . on way to Samdu the most remote permanent settlement in this part .and better view of Manasalu .From the pass an see again mountain view of Annapurna , Himlung, Cheo and many peaks. Pass usually snow covered to to pangal to Tanbuthe..After the Tanbuche the teil entern a wide lavel valley following to expedation route to Manasalu 1. Crossing to the dudh koshi khola trail desend through rhododendron forest crossing the Karche la which lead to the Marsyagdi river vally trek back to ward to gorkha .Gorkha you can get transpotain to Ktm.

Mustang Lomantang [19days]

Mustang remote and forbidden until 1991. The trek in to the kingdom of Mustang is an unforgetting experience, lying behind the main mountain in the rain shadow area . Mustang just out into the tibetan plateau, north of Jomsom and Pokhara .In the capital of LO – mantang an old walled town , un disturbed and untouchen civilisation life goes on as it has for centuries . The numerous Gombas and prayers flags performing their eternal ritual. Atrip into Mustang is bound to be one of self realisation inspried by the all- encompassing teaching of Tibetan Buddhim.

This trip begains with a flight from Pokhara followed by one to Jomsam [2710mt] .the next morning from Jomsom , you setout along the banks of the KaliGandaki river towards Kagbeni [2870 mt].Trekking past the villagers of Zambay, Chusang and Charley ,youcome to the soyala [approx. .4300mt] and on to Samochi [3730mt.].The trail then continues to Charang, the 2^nd largest village inthis area .Charang is an old place built for the king of Mustang , some 800 years ago .According to local legend the King cut the builder s hand of ,to prevent constructing another building in competition. The next day you reach Lomanthang [3820mt.]The ancient walled CapitalOf Mustang ,where you may spent an extra day exploring Namgyal Gomba , the village of Tenger and the Gomba close by Nymook .You also can visit the villagers Guguk andshija,where people still live in cave dwellings cut in to surrounding cliffs . The return Journey follows the same route as for Chasang village from where youcan make a day tour to Muktinath .next day trek to Jomsom you can come to Pokhara by plane or trek Gorepani Birethanti bus /van to Pokhara or Kathmandu

Dhulagiri Trek [26days]

Dhulagiri seperated from the Annapurna region by the Kali Gandaki gorge [the deepest in the world ]the Dhula giri [white mountain] massif includes about 15 peaks in its west ward sweep of about 40 miles .It was close for some time to travel for trekkers and is reopended now from two years ago .Through quite a few mountain s the word over have names that translate into "white mountain",this is the biggest of them all andthe region around it is one of the better ‘off the beaten track ’ trekking destination .

This trek follows a circutous trail , 1^st completed by an Austrian Expedition Team at 1959 around Dhulagiri[8167mt.]and tukuche peak[6920mt.] starting from Pokhara the trail leads north west up the Kali Gandaki river valley staying on the river s right bank through Beni and Tatopani [here the Kali Gandaki gives aways to Myagdi khola ] . Continuing from Tatopani [what means hot spring ]pass through Phidi andDhor paten to Muri then head north along the left bank to cross the Myagdiglacier and the Daulagiri B.c.[4750mt].Approaching the French pass [5360mt] ,between the submits of Tukuche peak and Mukut Himal. Through out the colossal Peaks of the Dhulagiri range surround .Crossing the french pass [the highest point on trek]Come out into the hidden valley .From here swing south east along the trail leading to Dhampus pass, Between Tukuche and Thapa peak .Descending from Dhamous pass reach to the village of Tukuche on route to Jomsom and Mukti nath [ holly place for Hindu ]. After return to Jomsom from Mutinath and fly to Pokhara or trek down to Baglung and Birethati back to Pokhara .

Dolpo Areas [14/30ays]

Dolpo region is hard to match for its pristine beauty and rugged charm .Lying in the rain shadow arrea of the Himalayas .The land scape resembles that of the Tibetan plateau , in stead of the lush ,green,monsoon watered hills else where in Nepal at lower altitudes . Possibly the list sanctuary of Bon po a Shamanistic Religion that pre-dates Buddhism .Dolpo is also the home of rare Himalayan animals like the Snow leopard , Tibetan bear and weasel.There is many option to do this area but depend time; money Is people they like to do only lower Dolpo people can see many type of flowers in summer ,many Himalayan animals , lakes like Rara or Phoksundo , have to cross highest passes like Namla , Bagla , Kagmara ,many gombas and nice view of Kajiroba, other mountains with forest . Upper Dolpo is deserted area and rich for cultural trek .

Royal trek 4 days

This is very easy trek, Prince Charles trekked this way in the 1980 so its call royal trek. It is very short and trek , wide trail but mountain viwes are massif and beautiful. Its start from Pokhara has to climbed gently up to kalikasthan Then walk through top of the green hills , can see mountain ranges of Annapurnas, Manasulus and Dhaulagiris , Hindus peoples nice views of Rupa and Feva lakes.This can be a life time experince for those who dream to be in the kingdom of Himalayas.

Kanchanjunga [15/29 days]

Kanchanjunga is the second heighest mountain of Nepal with 8586 mtrs heignt. It’s a virgin area for trekkers and natural lovers. Its lies ti the extreme east of Nepal and to the north-east of Sikkim and Darjeeling [India]. This area is exteremely suitable in spring with blooming rhododendron and varieties of other mountain flowres with super views of mountain ranges like Kanachanjunga , Janu , Nepal peak ,Khabrudome, Rathong [ Makalu and Everest from gufa pokhari] and other ranges . Kanchanjunga sector is a bit tougher area than others and the trekkers are advised to trek in easier trail brfore-hand.

The weather in summer is full of monsoon rain and winters are cold. On the way we come across different settlments with varied cultures, different vegetations, varieties of wild animals and bird species. After four days trekking we do not find good villagers for marketing the necessaries. So, trekking are advised to be fully equipped on leaving for trek.

There are two ways of approaches to this sector. Firstly, fly from Kathmandu to Suketar and back same way. Secondly, drive to Basantpur or end in Kabeli khola back to Kathmandu by local bus or reserve van.

Everest [7/28days]

On the trek of the Everest area ,You will be rewarded by the famous peaks without ascending thruogh many passes , marvellous introduction to the famous land of happy and go lucky Sharpas ,early part of the high trek lovely forested hills,Hindus and buddhist poples and their own cultures with some viwe of mountains. Mid part of the trek also like same with some monastery after the last part Sharpa poples. Highest mountain range like Everest lothse ,Amadablam ,Thamserku, Tawache and others. We can see many different mountain animals while walking through the trek [like Himalayan Thar , deer and others] with lovely forest, with very nice Gumbas in every villages [in tangboche there is very nice Gumba poples who like to learn Buddhism and who wanted to be a Lama they come here and study form many part of Solu]. There is many places to explore like Thami , chukkung . If anybody they like to climb trekking peaks they can climb in this area but they need permit from mountaring asocation but if anybody they like to climb Gokyo Ri, Chukkung Ri and Kalaptthar they don’t need permit .When you are in this area you are really proud with you and never forget in life time because you are with friendly peoples , different culture and the high trekking range of the world. People they can start trek from Lukla if they like to fly from Ktm. Second option take a bus and van to Jiri and end in Lukla or Tumlingtar depend their time and interest.

Jugal Himal

North of Kathmandu lies a chain of peaks called Jugal Himal which include Dorje Lakpa , Maida and Purbi Chhyachu from the south it is easily accessible region although it require a long up hill climb . Just above Dolal Gat on the Kodari Road the trail lead from Chautaara to Balephi Khola then follow a ridge to Bhairab Kunda[3500mtr.] can back from Tatopani ,there are many options Like Helumbu or Pach khal . In Pachpokhari there are 5 lakes at 3600mtr. This area is involve a lot of climbing On narrow trail there are few village on the ways of trail and water is scarce on the ridge.

Makalu 22 days

This trek takes us into the upper reaches of the proposed 3000 square km. Makalu –Barun National park. We fly from Ktm to Tumlingtar for an hour in parallel with the views of at lest five eight thousand meters high peakes.Cho-oyu, Everest ,Lhotse ,M akalu and Shisapangama.

Heading north from Tumlingtar [940meters,3080 feet]. We pass through many small picturesque villages inhabited by Newari traders. Rai and Chhetri of the Sherpa people.

This is a long trekking route descending to the subtropical area of the Arun river.,the range surrounding the three grate peaks of Makalu. Everest and Lhotse.

The must difficult part of your trek should be crossing over the Baurne-La pass [4315meters,14150 feet] to be humbled by the views of mt. Everest [kangshung face] and Makalu.

We retrace our steps to Tumlingtar . still enjoying the views of Kanchanjunga massif and Jannu.

Dhorpatan Trek [16 days]

A pleasant trek through mixed country and views of impressive mountains . the spacious Dhorpatan valley is refreshing in this tangled country and here are many intriguing side trip in winter snow can make the crossing of the Jaljala {a view point of Dhaulagiri and Annapurnas a moderate pass into Dhorpatan difficult is not impossible for a few days so alternative route is described that crosses a pass and back from via a small pass Biukot where to see very nice view of mountain like Dhulagiri ,Annapurnas , fishtail and Manasalu range with good sunrise .The major ethnic groups of this region are Magar , Thakali , Braman ,chettri Sunar and others, finally Tibetain and Mager in Dhorpatan. Amalgamation of different ethnic group has resulted in a mixed pattern of cultures . inthis region can find fir, pine birch ,rhododendron ,hemlok,oak junifar and others {in my last trek in this region I found 8 types of rhododendron with many type of flowers and animals like Leopard, goral, serow, himalayan thar, black bear, barking deer and others many animals ]

Gorkha Trek [10 days]

This is a relatively easy trek comparing to one of the same grading and hold the charm of not being heavily trekked or crowded. We drive to Gorkha {1015 mtrs} from Ktm andvisit the palace of the 1^st Shah King of Nepal [Prithvi Narayan Shah]. Breathtaking views of Mt .Manaslu {8156mtr.} Ganesh Himal {7406mtr.}, Lamjung {6931mtr.}are often praised as a naturalists dream from this vantage point .our trek takes us through many ridge –top villages that gives us achange to seethe life of the peoples in their usual ways. The final trail to Pokhara offers some of the best views of Nepal’s Himalayas.

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