Nepal Trekking Tour

NEPAL TREK
In the Nepal Himalayas are a galaxy of the world's highest mountains, Everest, Makalu, Gauri Shankar, Ganesh Himal, Manasalu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri. The weird formation of the three Annapurna summits all 8000 m looks like a huge marble platform, fifteen kilometres across. Beyond Annapurna, the great Himalayas dip down to the Gandak river gorge, making it one of the most fearsome sights in the world, with the range rising on the other side of the gorge to Dhaulagiri. Beyond Dhaulagiri is the maze of mountain systems of Kanjiroba Himal and Api.



Until you come to the Garhwal Himalayas. More than half of the tourist visitors in Nepal are trekkers because trekking is an unrivalled attraction offered by the mountains of Nepal, made even more pleasant by the friendly local people on the way and the never ending vista for the mountaineers. Pokhra is a popular base for treks into the valleys. Popular Nepal treks are the Helambu trail, Ghorepani trek, Sherpa village trek and the Royal Pokhra trek, a popular trek first trekked by HRH Prince of Wales in 1980.

ANNAPURNA
Trek from Dumre through Marsyangdi valley, Manang and to Jomsom over Thoranglal (5335 m) is very fascinating. Low mountain range and tropical vegetation disappear as you reach higher elevation at Manang and Muktinath. As the trek circumnavigates the entire Annapurna massif you come across many villages of different ethnic groups, beautiful waterfalls and panoramic view of entire range from Dhaulagiri in the west to Manaslu in the east. The higher section has Tibet like landscape and Tibetan Buddhist culture and lower region are predominantly Hindu. Of all the treks, it is most popular despite the arduous climb from Phedi / Manang to Thorang pass. This trek terminates at Pokhara.

EVEREST
You follow the original route used by first Everest expedition from Jirit to the base camp of Mt Everest. Enroute you come across wide valley at Bhandar and beginning of Sherpa settlement. At Junbesi cross Takshindu pass and from Phakding enter into sherpa land of Khumu valley. There are Buddhist monasteries at Takshindu 13048 m, Thame 3811m and Thyangboche. Stop at popular tourist village of Namchebazar, remote settlement at Dingboche and Lobouje. There are blue pine, fir, juniper and rhododendron forests and villages settled by various groups. Panoramic view of Langtang and Gaurishanker in the west, Makalu in the east are photogenic. Magnificent view of Mt Everest from Kalapatthar is high point on this trek. Trek ends at Lukla with flight to Kathmandu.

LANGTANG - GOSAIKUNDA
This is the closest area near Kathmandu that has alpine weather, high mountain, Buddhist culture, monasteries at Kyanjin (3811 m) and Singgompa, and snow glacier. As the trek gradually ascends higher elevation from Dhunche to Langtazng, the valley unfolds its natural grandeur. Walk to the alpine lake at Gosaikunda through rhododendron forests with backdrop of panoramic view of Mananslu on the west; it is an unforgettable experience. Cross Labrina pass 14640 m (to come out of the lake and enter Helambu region that has many sherpa settlements and villages. Enchanting view of Gaurishanker and rolling green hills in the horizon is something difficult to forget. In spring time wild flowers and varieties of blooming rhododendron trees are specially attractive. Return to Kathmandu from Sundaral.

MUSTANG
Above Kagbeni the vast barren and dull landscape used to be forbidden for foreigners. Now it is possible to visit this land. Govt. charges a high permit fees to preserve fragile socio - economic culture and ecology of the region. It is believed civilization of Mustang dates as for back as 800 BC. Large villages are located in the valley at the elevation of 33.00 to 4000 m. Major villages Enroute to Lo Manthang are Chhusang, Chilling, Ghami and Tsarang, the monastery at Tsarang is a historical monument. It has precious fresco paintings, thangkas and antique ceiling. The cave at Rongbyung chorten has carving of many Hindu and Buddhist deities including statue of Padmasambhav. It is predominnantely a unique Buddhist region. Ethnic composition are mainly Gurung and Bista, but they are different from similar ethnic groups in lower hill. Major villages around Lo Manthang has historic gompas and caves. Prayer wall, chorten and landscape along the route are very impressive. Trek starts and ends at Jomsom with flight to and from Pokhara. An overnight stay in Pokhara in the beginning is in the programme.