Trekking in Nepal Himalayas !!!
Nepal has some of the best adventure trekking destination in the world.
Many of them are still unvisited and unveiled to the remote areas of the Nepal's Himalayas. Trekking is the best way to explore the area, to understand the cultures, to interact with the local peoples and to have taste of the Himalayas. For these reasons, each trekking region has its own unique flora and fauna, culture, heritage and history. You can go for different range and grades of treks, i.e. 03 days up to 40 days treks and easy trek, which takes you up to the altitude of in and around 3,000m and trough trek, which takes you up to 6,000m altitudes. Normally, two types of trekking can be operated.
Tea House (Lodge Trek): Also known as lodge trekking is a relatively cheap way of trekking in where meals and accommodation are provided in a teahouse. It is quite popular to trekking along the many trails, stopping each night to eat and sleep at a local Tea House. Meals depend on the menu at the teahouse, usually the simple basic meals of the local people. Although many tea houses and hotels in the hills and mountains are reasonably comfortable, some may be dirty and, in areas where chimneys are rare, rooms may be smoky.
Camping (Organized Trek): Camping trekking is fully organized and supported with a team of guides, cooks, Sherpas and porters to accompany you. The porters carry all the necessary trekking gears, food, fuel and other goods. The cook will prepare all the meals during the camping trek. At every stop, tents i.e. dinning, kitchen, sleeping with mattresses, toilet etc. will be set up by the camp staff.
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Mount Everest, rising 8,848m (29,028ft) above sea level reigns as the highest mountain on Earth. For decades summiting Everest has been considered as one of the greatest mountaineering achievements. In the spring of each year, we embrace this intense challenge by taking a group of qualified climbers to climb Mt. Everest via the South East Ridge of Nepal. The [...]
If you don’t have time for trek to Everest Base Camp and still wants to have good test of Everest region, cultures and traditions of Sherpas living there, this trek will fulfill your desire and wishes. The people of the Khumbu are predominantly Sherpas. These people are of Tibetan origin and are strongly Buddhist. The trails, villages and hilltops are adorned with Buddhist prayer flags [...]
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Gokyo-Ranjo Pass Trek is one of the best among the Everest treks and the trek will take you to the less crowded area of Everest region however the trek is physically challenging as it includes climbing on Gokyo Ri (5,360m) and going over Ranjo La Pass (5,340m), therefore you need good level of fitness to participate and to complete the trek.
Mani Rimdu Festival seems to be celebrated first time in 1930. Rongbukh Monastery in Tibet is the place from where this festival is originated. It’s one of the most fascinating High Himalayan Buddhist festivals observed every year, usually in November (date fixed by the lunar calendar) in Tengboche monastery.
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Mount Everest, 8,848m (29,028ft) the highest mountain in the world was 1st climbed by New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary and a Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay Sherpa on 29th May, 1953. Since than thousands of climbers and Sherpas have climbed this mountain successfully. Everest area locally knows as Sagarmatha National Park is home for world renowned climbers Sherpa peoples as [...]
This is the ultimate Everest trekking experience, which leads you to ascend of 3 high passes over 5, 000m, these are the Ranjo La (5,340m), Cho La Pass (5,330m) and the Kongma La (5,535m). More over you will also ascend three walking peaks, these are Gokyo Ri (5,360m) offer you superb view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu & Mt Makalu, Kalapather (5,550m) offer you the closest view of Mt. [...]
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Annapurna base camp trek commence from Pokhara valley, which lies 200 km from Kathmandu, the capital city, in the shadow of the lovely Annapurna Mountains.
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek start and end at a beautiful city of west Nepal, Pokhara and goes through the variety of villages of different community including Gurungs, Magar, and Thakali.
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Annapurna circuit trek begins at the middle-hills village of Besi-Sahar on the Marshyangdi River and follow the river all the way from Brahmin-Chhetri-Gurung settlement to that of the Tibetan Buddhist regions of Manang and trip will be concluded at beautiful city of west Nepal “Pokhara”. It is not overly difficult and the terrain passes through monsoon [...]
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Trekking into the annapurna region, Poon hill & Ghorepani trek start and end at a beautiful city of west Nepal Pokhara. This trek is a colorful and one of the short forays into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and pass icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. The attraction of this trek [...]
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The Langtang valley is the home of red pandas. The Langtang area is best known for its pristine forests of mixed conifer and rhododendron and high-elevation meadows of wild sheep, Tibetan-like culture and lovely mountain views. The name "Langtang" comes from the story of the ancient Buddhist lama who followed his lost yak into the valley - [...]
The Langtang - Gosainkund combined trek is a beautiful and varied journey within a hidden mountain valley and climbing up to a high alpine pass. Home to the shy red panda, the Langtang area is best known for its pristine forests of mixed conifer and rhododendron and high-elevation meadows of wild sheep, Tibetan-like culture and lovely mountain views.
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Mustang, refers to the arid Tibet like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki, lying beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Mustang is the land of barley fields, pastures for grazing herds. Our trek offers you a special opportunity to explore this incredible topography with an almost treeless barren landscape and countryside similar to the Tibetan plateau, which [...]
Mustang, refers to the arid Tibet like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki, lying beyond the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Mustang is the land of barley fields, pastures for grazing herds. Our trek offers you a special opportunity to explore this incredible topography with an almost treeless barren landscape and countryside similar to the Tibetan plateau, which is rich in ancient [...]
The word Manasalu is derived from a Sanskrit word 'MANASA' which means the spirit of Mountains.This trek was officially opened to tourists in 1991, which offers unique opportunity to experience relatively “untouched” region. This epic trip circumnavigates the entire massif with an insight into the cultures of ethnic Nepalese tribes and peoples of both [...]
Manaslu trek was officially opened to tourists in 1991, which offers a unique opportunity to experience relatively “untouched” region. This epic trip circumnavigates the entire massif with an insight into the cultures of ethnic Nepalese tribes and peoples of both Hinduism, Buddhism religion, but mountaineering expeditions have had long access to the area. In 1950 a party led [...]
Mt. Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,463m. It is an isolated peak, located just 22 km east of Mount Everest between Everest and Kanchenjunga, on the Nepali-Tibetan border. Its size alone is impressive, but its structure, that of a perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, makes this mountain all the more spectacular. It has proved to be not only a beautiful peak but also [...]
Mt. Kachenjunga (28,198ft & treasures of the snow) is the third highest mountain in the world and was first climbed by the British in 1956. Lying on the Nepal – Sikkim borders, the lush landscape of the Kanchenjunga area is an ideal environment for musk deer, blue sheep and the infamous yeti. Few westerners have traveled to this remote area.
Kanchenjunga Round [...]
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Mt. Kachenjunga (28,198ft & treasures of the snow) is the third highest mountain in the world and was first climbed by the British in 1956. Lying on the Nepal – Sikkim borders, the lush landscape of the Kanchenjunga area is an ideal environment for musk deer, blue sheep and the infamous yeti. Few westerners have traveled to this remote area.
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Mt. Kachenjunga (28,198ft & treasures of the snow) is the third highest mountain in the world and was first climbed by the British in 1956. Lying on the Nepal – Sikkim borders, the lush landscape of the Kanchenjunga area is an ideal environment for musk deer, blue sheep and the infamous Yeti. Few westerners have traveled to this remote area.
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Dolpo is a remote region of far western Nepal, most of which is now protected by Shey-PhoksundoNational Park. Lying midway between the Tibetan Plateau and the Dhaulagiri Himal is one of the highest inhabited plateau on earth - Dolpo. Geographically a Southern extension of Tibet, it lies within the borders of the kingdom of Nepal. Dolpo has been bypassed by [...]
The panorama to the ranges of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna are indeed exceptional as a balcony which we follow during this trip. High grassland and the descents to forested rhododendron follow the trail to Myagdi Khola. Throughout the trek, you are surrounded by the colossal peaks of the north face of the Dhauladiri I. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as it crosses French Pass [...]
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Dhaulagiri name is derived from Sanskrit “dhavala- means white” and giri is mountain – The White Mountain. Dhaulagiri is an exceptional area to trek in western Nepal. It has 8 summits surpassing 8000m each. Separated from the Annapurna region by the Kali Gandaki River, the range of 6 Dhaulagiri (7,268 to 8,167m) massifs include more than 30 peaks [...]
Despite being in the heart of the popular Annapurna region, Kopra Ridge has only recently been developed as a trekking destination and is therefore less crowded than the more well-known trails in the area (at least for now!) The Kopra Ridge trek is particularly suitable for mixed ability trekkers looking for a two-week experience within easy road access of Pokhara. Trekkers can expect [...]
The trail goes along small winding paths, through magical rhododendron forests until you climb out of the forest at an elevation around 3,300 m. The landscape changes quite abruptly into a rugged high mountain landscape, with amazing views of Mardi Himal, Machapuchre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
