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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Bird watching trek in Nepal

May this spot be paradise for your leisure!!! BirdLess people trek around the Kathmandu valley rim which also offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion, together with the local and very traditional agricultural activities of its inhabitants. The valley rim lies around 1050m to 2800 m above sea level and trekking in the spring offers early blooming rhododendrons, magnolias, many wild bushy colorful flowers and in the autumn and winter, wonderful mountain views of entire Annapurna range and Mt Manaslu as well as Rolwaling range and Everest range in the far east which can be observed from some certain view-points along the trail. Together with during this valley rim trek offers you famous bird watching spots around inside Shivapuri Water shade and Wildlife Reserve. From early autumn to late spring season many endemic and exotic birds can be seen around its calm nature. Recorded by bird scholars about 200 different species of birds made this region home for their living permanently and partially.

Customized day to day itinerary
Trekking Grade: Medium (Ideal for Family Holiday)


BirdsDay 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel and complete the official formalities.

Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing by private transportation and late afternoon trekking preparations - buy or rent your personal equipments obtain permit for the trek etc..

Day 03: Drive to Kakani (2066m) and trek to Shivapuri hill (2725m) and over night at resort.

Day 04: Explore around birds habitats of Shivapuri hill, early morning enjoy with wonderful views of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal range and eastern face views of Annapurna region and its surrounding cultural activities of local people and over night at resort.

Day 05: Trek to Mulkharka, again early morning relax with glimpse of beautiful panorama of Himalayas and offers you dramatic photographic opportunities to your hiking journey make unforgettable. Enjoy your breakfast at your Shivapuri Village Resort and continue the trip to Mulkharka (about 5-6 hour hiking) and over night at hotel.

Day 06: Explore around birds habitat of Mulkharka (1894m), enjoy observing many water birds in the reservoir area of Bagmati River and over night at hotel.

Day 07: Trek to Chisapani (2215m), arrive at Chisapani about 5-6 hour after hiking and stay at lodge. Chisapani is another view top point of Lantang region trekking route so the amazing closer views of Himalayas is one of the best Sunrise and sun set spot among the journey besides tribal culture and mountain life-style adds more interesting to be there and over night at hotel.

Day 08: Trek to Nagarkot (1950m), (6-7 hours hiking), Nagarkot is another popular holiday spot among the travelers to stay there for its panoramic views and beautiful sun rise and sun set glimpse. It has many nice small villages around settled by different ethnical groups- Newar, Tamang Brahmin and Kshetri are the main and it is also Nepal’s fastest grown hill station in the tourism history of the country and over night at hotel.

Day 09: After spectacular view of the sunrise trek down to Dhulikhel (1600m), Dhulikhel is an ancient small town situated 30 km. away from Kathmandu city. The hiking journey (3-4 hours) to Dhalikhel is very scenic and beautiful hill terraces field on both sides of the trail are spectacular. It is also a popular panoramic Himalayan view point and old trade route to Tibet for now and then and over night at hotel.

Day 10: Trek to Namobuddha (1768m), Namobuddha is one of the most sacred holy pilgrimage site for Buddhist religious people. Every Budhhist has dream to visit there once in life time next to the birth place of Buddha. The surrounding environment of the holy monastery will definitely add to your hiking journey (4-5 hour) peaceful and pleasant and overnight at Gompa lodge.

Day 11: Trek to Balthali Village (1650m), after breakfast from the holy site Namobuddha continue your (4-5 hour) to the next destination Balthali village which is perfect and lovely place to retreat among the trip. The classic journey to countryside of Nepal arund the area will make to experience with real Nepalease culture and heritage and overnight at Balthali village resort

Day 12: Explore around birds habitats of Balthali Village and as well as local traditional culture, enjoy watching many birds in that peaceful area with amazing snow clad views of mountain and over night at hotel.

Day 13: Trek to Lakuri Bhanjyang, 6-7 hour hiking journey from the previous stop you will be at Lakuri Bhanjyang Hill top relaxation spot. This day you will be provided to accommodate in adventure tented camp. The wonderful place offers you again breathtaking panorama once to enjoy with snow clad Himalayan peaks from the southern part of the valley.

Day 14: Trek to Lubhu village, early morning enjoy your breakfast with the excellent views of surroundings and after continue your hiking towards Kathmandu via medieval age small hamlets Lubhu and end the trek, drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

The above package includes the following services:

Airport transfers pick up and drop
Entry permits to Shibapuri Wildlife Reserve
All supporting staffs (trekking guide and porters), as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
3 meals per day and overnight accommodation in tea house lodge along the trail or BB Basis service as required.
Private transportation for transfer before and after the trek
One full day guided sightseeing by private transfer
3-nights hotel in Kathmandu in BB basis ( please chose the hotels standard as you prefer)

Nature Safari Trek in Royal Chitwan National Park (4 night 5 day): Itinerary:



TigerDay 01: There is much option to reach in R. C. N. Park. You can fly there directly to Bharatpur airport takes around 30 min. or you can raft on Trishuli River up to 3 days or last option by tourist bus. This takes about +-6 hours from Kathmandu. You can choose any option first to be there. Once you are there program starts from Elephant riding inside the National Park for about 2 hour. On the evening short walk to have a great sun set view over the Rapti River with some chance of watching animals too. Over night stay on the Lodge of Sauraha village on the bank of Rapti River. Before go to bed your nature guide will brief about Jungle and its wildlife, culture and their respect and rules.

Day 02: Jungle walk starts at 7 am after breakfast. Pack lunch will be carried with enough water. The jungle walk of March and April is known as a tiger season with many newly arrived beautiful birds and their sound. The walk goes for +- 8 hours with pleasant jungle scenery. Over night stay will be on the Ghatgain 20 KM away from Sauraha.

Day 03: Third day to Madi walking distance 20 KM in Sal forest main territory of tiger and their pray, very sensual and adventure walk, real feeling of pristine nature.

Day 04: Walk starts at 7 am. Walk through many kind of forest with variety of habitat of wildlife. Walking distance over 20 km. to Meghauli.

Day 05: Before breakfast bird watching in riverrain forest. Breakfast at 8 am and drive to major town Narayanghat this takes about 2 hrs. by public bus. Lunch will be eaten in Narayaghat. After lunch drive or fly back to Kathmandu.

Note: On this trip we will be very likely to see many other wildlife including great one horned Rhinoceros, Wild Elephants, Gaur (wild cow) and two different type of reptiles of Chitwan known as Magar and Gharial crocodiles and many more.

Birdwatcher’s Paradise destination “Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve

ArnaNepal’s most popular birdwatcher’s paradise site and only one wild water buffalo “Arnas” habitat in nature is known as a Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. The reserve spreads over Saptari and Sunsari eastern districts of East Nepal, defined by the eastern and western embankments of the Nepal’s largest Koshi River System and protects a significant part of a tributary of the Ganges River of Indian Plate to the south. In the concept of conservation and protect biodiversity of the country Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is established in 1976, covering an area of 175sq.kilometer as a natural wetlands habitat and came to know marshland reserve site since 1987.

The reserve has many beautiful oxbow lakes which provide natural habitat for the wild water buffaloes and different 439 species of migrated and endemic birds, some of which fly all the way from Siberia during the winter. Besides the reserve is also home for several endangered wild animals- rare Gongetic Dolphin, wild boar, many deers, nilgai (blue cow), crocodile leopard and wild cat etc. The vegetation of the reserve is mainly tall grassland with patches of scrub locally is known as thatches (khar) and pater and deciduous different mixed type of riverine forests.

KingfisherFor your bird watching holiday tour is accessible to organize by flight (45minute) from Kathmandu to Biratnagar city and from there 2:00 hour drive to the reserve site camp or by land journey(10-!2hour) from major touristic destinations- Kathmandu and Pokhara. Other best ideal way to visit there is combined with the scenic Sun Koshi rafting trip, at Chatara end the rafting and 1:30 hour transfer to the reserve camp.

Bird Watching Safari Tour
3 days/ 2 nights Bird watching Safari Tour Package in Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve


Day 01: Bird watching Activities

MallardArrival in Koshi Tappu wildlife Reserve, pick up from the bus stop/ airport and transfer to Safari lodge. Or directly transfer to the camp after ending the wonderful Sun Koshi river rafting trip. Enjoy your welcome drink in the beautiful beer garden and brief about the bird watching package program and serves your lunch and rest.
Afternoon relax by reading the bird watching books in the beautiful beer garden.
Late afternoon visit bird watching spot to see many beautiful birds together with amazing sunset view from the Koshi river bank and after sunset view back to the camp site, know about flora & fauna and other features of the wildlife reserve and serves your dinner.

Day 02: Bird watching Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serve your tea/coffee drinks.
Transfer to morning bird watching spot on elephant back safari/jeep drive, explore their natural habitat, and know about many birds and after enjoying back to the Camp site for breakfast.
Afternoon go for the nature walk to see different wild lives of the reserve, coming back together an excursion visit to the local villages and typical cultural experience of Nepal’s eastern plain land “Terai.” where you can see mixed settlement of several ethnical groups together in one community.
Late afternoon back to camp site, relax in the beer garden/be refresh and enjoy your typical dinner party in the evening.

Day 03: Bird watching Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serves your tea/coffee drinks.
Visit different sun rise view point and bird watching sport.
After exploring around come back to the camp to have a breakfast and pack the baggage to transfer to the airport for the departure.

Bardia National Park for your jungle safari holiday tour..

Everyone has wonderful dream to see “Tiger” in nature but very few wildlife reserves and national parks have preserve the rare Royal Bengal Tiger in nature in the world. Bardia National Park jungle safari tour offers you to come across once in your life time with this beautiful endangered wild animal. One of the Nepal’s best tiger existed park and its suitable prime habitat in untouched wildness is challenging for adventure courses for every nature lovers and naturalists to discover.

In the early days of 1969 the park is set aside as a royal hunting reserve, the same following year plans were ongoing to established a conservation area which took the name first Royal Karnali Wildlife Reserve in year of 1976. Later in 1988 the reserve area was extended to cover the Babai valley and upgraded to name Bardia National Park. The total park area has covered 986 sq.km., which is the largest national park in Nepal’s lowland.

DeerThe park provides an extensive variety of experiences for jungle safari adventure tour in its cosmic peaceful wilderness. Approximately 70% of the forest consists are giant sal trees with a mixture of soaring grassland and mix type riverine forest. The dense forest is home for several endangered animals such as the Royal Bengal tiger, wild elephant, wild boar, wild beer, rare one-horned rhinoceros, swamp deer and variety of beautiful birds. The additional endangered species embrace freshwater rare Gangetic dolphin, marsh mugger, gharial crocodile and many fishes as marine lives.

For your unforgettable holiday there is accessible by an hour short flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu and 2:30 hour jeep drive to transfer jungle camp. From Kathmandu and Pokhara by bus approximately 14 hour journey. Another best way to visit there is much logical combined with the 10 days excellent adrenaline Karnali River Rafting trip.

An Encounter with Royal Bengal Tiger
3 days/ 2 nights Tiger Safari Tour Package Program in Bardiya National Park


Day 01: Tiger Safari Activities

Arrival at Bardia, pick up from the bus stop/ airport and transfer to Safari lodge. Or directly transfer to the camp after ending the wonderful Karnali river rafting trip. Enjoy your welcome drink in the beautiful beer garden and brief about the package program and serves your lunch.
Local Tharu village excursion and typical cultural experience of Nepal’s plain land “Terai.” In Nepal’s Terai east to west Tharus are the main ethnical groups settled in their community.
Visit sunset views point of Karnali river bank and after amazing sunset view back to the camp site, know about flora & fauna and other features of the National Park and serves your dinner.

Day 02: Tiger Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serve your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the wonderful elephant back safari. The elephant back safari will be about 2 hr. for morning jungle excursion before the breakfast which is one of the best ways of viewing natural lives in the jungle. You will have chance to see most of the different wild-lives and their natural habitat.
After elephant back safari back to the camp, enjoy your breakfast and rest/hang out in the beautiful garden for a while to be refresh, prepare and brief about the jungle walk to see tiger.
About 10:30AM go for the jungle walk to explore the tiger’s habitat and other wild life in the nature and enjoy your jungle pack lunch in the spot.
Late afternoon back to camp site, relax in the beer garden/be refresh and enjoy your typical dinner party in the evening.

Day 03: Tiger Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serves your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the bird watching tour to see many different birds both endemic and exotic and some of them are migrated in side the National Park seasonally for long time from the different parts of the world.
After visit come back to the camp to have a breakfast and pack the baggage to transfer to the Bus Park/ airport for the departure.

Chitwan National Park” Jungle Safari tour.

One of the Asia’s best and most famous one horned rhinoceros habitat park is located in the central development region of Nepal covering an area of 932 sq.km. which is established in1973 as the first national park of the country. The park offers wonderful wildlife safari trip for every travelers to enjoy their exotic holiday. The entire enchanting jungle is covered with variety of flora and fauna – the Royal Bengal Tiger, wild elephant, wild beer, wild boar, about 450 endangered one horned rhinoceros, leopard, wild gaur bison, 4 different types of deer, marsh mugger and gharial crocodile and several species of beautiful birds including gees, stroks, egrets, jungle fowl, king fisher, cormorants etc.

SafariThe vegetation consists 600 different species with unique sal forest, several riverine forest type mixed trees and tall grass land. There are altogether over 43 species of large mammals, 526 species of birds, 150 different types of butterflies, 126 species of fish and 49 species of reptiles. The park is also known as a World Heritage Site since 1985 when it was declared by the UNESCO and recognized world wide.

For your holiday there is ideal for combined with an exiting white water rafting in Trishuli River, Seti River and on the way of coming back from 7-9 days Sun Koshi River Expedition trip or before and after the any mountain adventure trek. It is also accessible by 4-5 hour drive Kathmandu and 4:30 hour from Pokhara or a short 20 minute picturesque flight to Bharatpur airport from Kathmandu.

An Encounter with wild Rhinoceros
3 days/ 2 nights Jungle Safari Tour Package Program in Chitwan National Park


Day 01: Jungle Safari Activities

SafariArrival at Chitwan, pick up from the bus stop/ airport and transfer to Jungle Safari lodge. Enjoy your welcome drink and brief about the package program, after refreshment serve you lunch and start the further activities.
Local Tharu village excursion and typical cultural experience of Nepal’s plain land “Terai.” In Nepal’s Terai east to west Tharus are the main ethnical groups settled in their community.
After amazing sunset view back to the camp site, slide presentation about the flora & fauna of the National Park and serve you candle light dinner.

Day 02: Jungle Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serve your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the elephant back safari. The elephant back safari will be about 2 hr. for morning jungle excursion before the breakfast which is one of the best ways of viewing natural lives in the jungle. You will have chance to see most of the different wild-lives and their natural habitat.
After elephant back safari back to the camp, enjoy your breakfast and rest for a while to be refresh and brief about the jungle walk
About 9:30 AM go for the jungle walk to explore the wild life in the nature and enjoy your jungle pack lunch in the spot.
On the way of coming back you will be joining for canoeing trip to observe marine wild-life of the park. The canoe ride end further down of river then walk to elephant breeding centre and back to camp site.
In the evening dinner party and typical Tharu stick dance show.

Day 03: Jungle Safari Activities

Wake up call early in the morning and serves your tea/coffee drinks.
You could go for the bird watching tour to see many different birds both endemic and exotic and some are migrated in side the National Park seasonally for long time.
After come back to the camp to have a breakfast and pack the baggage to transfer to the Bus Park/ airport for the departure.

Jungle Safari in Nepal:

Jungle safaris have a long history in Nepal. They first started as hunting trips for the Royal Family and big game hunters from around the world. Today the hunting is more commonly done with a camera. In Nepal's protected National Parks you can observe the wildlife on foot, from the back of a jeep or even atop an elephant! Some of the animals you may come across include endangered one horned rhinos, deer, birds, monkeys and, if you are very lucky, a royal Bengal tiger.

What's more, a number of our rafting trips pass through the region in Nepal known as the Terai - home to the National Parks. We recommend a jungle safari as the perfect way to relax, unwind and experience the wildlife of Nepal.

We offer three to five day safari packages, with achoice of different standards of jungle lodges and tented camps. We arrange everything for you, fromaccommodation,National Park entrance permit, elephant back safari, nature walk, jungle drive, canoeing and even atraditional Tharu stick dance!

Magar  CrocodileWe can arrange safaris in Royal Chitwan National Park, Bardia National Park and Royal Suklaphat Wildlife Reserve.

Jungle safari / National Park experience

A trip to one of Nepal's protected National Parks or Wildlife Reserves is a unique opportunity for students to experience some of Nepal's native flora and fauna. We can arrange safaris by jeep or elephant, both a great but safe way of viewing wildlife such as the one horned rhino, deer, monkeys, sloth bears and, if you are very lucky a royal Bengal tiger!
There are also opportunities to visit the elephant-breeding center, see traditional Tharu dancing and visit a typical Tharu village.

Jungle safaris can be easily combined with one of our rafting trips for a more rounded experience.

SafariNepal's famous National Parks for your wildlife adventure.





Safari

Rafting and Kayaking in Nepal:


What is white water Rafting?
Whitewater rafting is negotiating river rapids and obstacles in an inflatable rubber boat with a team of up to seven people and a river guide. Rivers are graded from easy to near-impossible according to their size, the intensity of their rapids and the difficulties that may affect rescue attempts. Whitewater Rafting in Nepal:
WaterfallWhatever your desire for adventure, it is easy to find the perfect river in Nepal. From a gentle two-day float down the Seti river, to an exhilarating 10-day adventure through the rapids of the remote Tamur, there is an experience for everyone waiting in Nepal's famous white waters.Nepal's rivers change with the seasons. Each year, after the heavy monsoon rains the waters swell, changing the run of the rivers and the nature of the rapids. New rapids are created; others become more difficult and some simply impossible to navigate. It is important to remember that some of the white water action you are about to read about could have changed by the time you come to run the river. At MRR we are constantly monitoring changes in the rivers and their rapids, so that we can always ensure the safety of our clients and plan expeditions with precision.

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What is Kayaking?
Kayaking is usually an individual water sport. Kayaks are made from a special type of plastic and have floatation devices inserted to aid buoyancy. Kayakers move through the water with a double blade paddle, and are able to negotiate rapids and obstacles on the river.

Nepal Kayaking:
KayakingWith its wide range of rivers and wealth of challenging rapids, Nepal is the perfect destination for kayaking. Whether you are a total beginner or an experienced white water kayaker keen to tackle one of our more challenging rivers, we can arrange a fun and rewarding kayaking experience for you.

Our kayaking school is particularly popular, and we see many familiar faces return to try increasingly exciting river journeys! Please use the following link to find out more about kayaking from our associated partner.

Rafting and Kayaking (Moving adventure of life time):
Nepal is blessed with abundance of rivers; it is the land, where everyone finds the river right for him! A river trip is different from any other vacations. Where else can you experience the thrill of passing through rapids, play sand volley-ball, relax on your own private beach accompanied by sounds of nature, enjoy delicious food cooked for you and share stories sitting by the candles on the sand beach all in the same day? On what other vacation could people range from 7 up to …there is no up age limit! Rafting is adventure for all!
Make a trip which makes a difference!

Short Rafting Trips:
Short trips take between one and three days and do not involve any trekking. Some of these trips involve less challenging white water like on Seti River, Trishuli River and are ideally suited to first time rafters and families. Others attract experienced thrill-seekers with their world-class rapids like Bhote Koshi.

Seti Khola: A Picturesque Family Trip (2 days)
Most of the year, the Seti (class 2 to 3+) - famous for its dazzling scenery - is a gentle river, which attracts families, bird watchers, nature lovers and dreamers.

Trishuli River: The Classic River (1 to 3 days)
For first time paddlers, a trip down the Trishuli is an experience not to be missed (class 3 to 4+ in high water). This trip can be easily combined with a visit to Chitwan National Park or Pokhara.

Bhote Koshi: The Harmony of Tibet (2 days)
The Bhote Koshi is one of the best short whitewater adventures in Nepal (class 4 to 5). On the way to the river you’ll enjoy great mountain views but once you’re on the river – nonstop whitewater adventure starts!

Kali Gandaki: The River of God (3 days)
Named after the Goddess Kali and descending through the deepest gorge in Asia, this fabulous river (class 3 to 4+ rapids) offers a mixture of breathtaking mountain views and pure adrenaline.

Long Rafting Trips:
Our longer trips take you into some of Nepal’s most remote areas. Often they begin with short treks to the river. Many of our long trips finish close to some of less easily accessible National Parks. You may wish to combine your rafting trip with a safari adventure and go in search of our native tigers, bears and rhinos!

Marshyangdi River: The Raging River (3-4 days)
Descending from Himalayan giants of famous Annapurna, passing the route of round Annapurna trekking, beautiful villages and guarding temples on the river bank, Marshyangdi river promises you an unforgettable trip with continuous class 4 to -5 rapids. It's a real adventure of one day easy trekking and 2 to 3 days of intense white water rafting.

Sun Koshi River: The River of Gold (7 to 9 days)
The Sun Koshi (class 4 to 5) is one among the 10 most exciting whitewater rafting in the world. Passing remote villages, mountains covered with forests and rice terraces, the river offers once-in-a-lifetime experience… particularly during high waters, when the rapids can swell to massive sizes, sometimes making the rafts completely disappear from sight!

Karnali River: The Wild West (10 days)
A short trek leads you to the Karnali, Nepal’s largest and longest river. On the river, a series of challenging class 4 to 5 rapids takes you through narrow canyons and dense jungle full of diverse flora & fauna. The trip ends close to Bardia National Park - you can combine your rafting with wildlife safari adventure.

Tamur River: The Best of The East (11 days)
Breathtaking 4-day trek through remote Eastern Nepal promises an amazing view of Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchanjanga and rhododendron forest. River part offers you 120 kilometer descent through hundreds of most exciting class 4 to 5 rapids. The Tamur gives you an opportunity to explore a beautiful, but rarely seen part of Nepal by foot and raft or kayak.

Sun Koshi/Tamur: For Adventure Lovers (11 days)
The unique Sun Koshi trip is followed by a short driving and camping on the adjoining Tamur River. The next morning, we raft the Tamur, which is a very powerful and exciting river with over 30 class 4+ rapids in succession. This extra day trip to the Tamur is the best way to end the Sun Koshi rafting experience.

Island Peak

Kalapattar Trek and Island Peak climb (22 days)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 5

Island Peak basecampTrekking starts from Lukla to Kalapatter having its great scenery and spectacular panoramic views of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest. Then you will continue to climb famous Island peak as well as to experience highlander Buddhist culture and the legends of Yeti. Trip end at Lukla and fly Kathmandu.

Your trip preparation:
Trekking to Kalapattar top is considered as middle hard trek of Nepal. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure you will finish your trip successfuly both trek and climb and enjoy a lot. But climbing Island peak require additional experience of mountaineering skill. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

Nepal Mountain Team Approaching Island PeakAs the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not expected high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents. Some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, biking or aerobics is recommended, but mostly hiking on steep hills or running up and down steps are preferable.

island Peak ClimbingPlease note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, pick up from the airport and transfer to the hotel

Day 02-03 Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu Valley

Island Peak SummitDay 04 Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakdingma [2600m]

Day 05 Trek from Pakdingma to Namche Bazaar [3440m]

Day 06 Acclimatization day in Namche

Day 07 Trek from Namche Bazaar to Tengboche [3867m]

Day 08 Trek from Tengboche to Pheriche [4400m]

Day 09 A rest day in Periche for acclimatization

Day 10 Trek from Periche to Lobuche [4930m]

Day 11 Trek from Lobuche to Gorakshep [5160m]

Day 12 Ascent of Kala Pattar [5545m] and trek to Pheriche [4400m]

Day 13 Trek from Periche to Pareshaya Gyab [4970m]

Day 14 Trek from Pareshaya Gyab to High camp Island Peak [5600m]

Day 15 Ascent of island Peak [6189m]

Day 16 A Spare day

Day 17 Trek from Pareshaya Gyab Dingboche [4410m]

Day 18 Trek from Dingboche to Pangboche [3985m]

Day 19 Trek from Pangboche to Khumjung [3790m]

Day 20 Trek from Khumjung to Pakdingma [2600m]

Day 21 Trek from Pakdingma to Lukla [2800m]

Day 22 Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Kathmandu airport transfers.
- Twin sharing accommodations in 2 star standard hotel on BB basis in Kathmandu
- Sightseeing tour in Kathmandu with English speaking tour guide
- Domestic airfare (Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu) and airport tax
- Camping and meals - 3 time a day during the trek
- Professional trekking and climbing guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and their insurance
- Sagarmatha conservation area entrance fee
- Peak permit
- Climbing Sirdar and his equipment allowance

Mera Peak

Hungu Valley Trek and Mera Peak Climb (25 days)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 5 This is an expedition that involves climbing of Mera Peak-6461m, which is attempted, from Hungu valley in the Everest region with Amphulapcha Pass.

Your trip preparation:
This trip is considered as technical and suitable for only people who has mountaineering experience and physically fit. If you are fit enough and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy and complete trip successfully. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01 Drive to Jiri-1860m (6-7 hr)

Day 02 Trek to Shivalaya-1860m (6 hr)

Day 03 Trek to Bhandar-2200m (6 hr)

Day 04 Trek to Sete-2575m (6 hr)

Day 05 Trek to Junbesi-2675m (6-7 hr)

Day 06 Trek to Manidingma-2320m (6-7 hr)

Day 07 Trek to Khari Khola-2070m (5-6 hr)

Day 08 Climb to Kwaching Kharka-3400m (5-6 hr)

Day 09 Trek to Thuli Kharka-4160m (7 hr)

Day 10 Trek to Thasidingma-3650m (6-7 hr)

Day 11 Trek Thangnak-4320m (6-7 hr)

Day 12 Rest day at Thangnak

Day 13 Trek to Khare-4870m (6 hr)

Day 14 Trek to Mera High Camp-5415m (6 hr)

Day 15 Climb to Peak Summit-6654m and return to Base Camp

Day 16 Trek to Thulo Dhunga-4900m (6 hr)

Day 17 Trek to Panch Pokhari-5480m (4-5 hr)

Day 18 Rest day at Panch Pokhari

Day 19 Trek to Island peak Base Camp 4970m. crossing over Amphu Lapcha

Pass-5845m (6-7 hr)

Day 20 Trek to Dingboche-4412m (7 hr)

Day 21 Trek to Tyanboche-3790m (6-7 hr)

Day 22 Trek to Namche Bazar-34400m (6 hr)

Day 23 Trek to Phakding-2850m (5-6 hr)

Day 24 Trek ends at Lukla

Day 25 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Kathmandu airport transfers.
- Land transfer Kathmandu - Jiri by private transport
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Meals- 3 time a day during the trip
- Domestic airfare (Lukla - Kathmandu) and airport tax
- Professional guide, Sherpa, Porter fees and their insurance
- Sagarmatha conservation area entrance fee
- Peak permit fee, Climbing Sirdar and his equipment allowance
- Farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Chulu East Peak

Chulu East peak/Round Annapurna trek (19 days)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 5 The Chulu east permit allows two distinct peaks. Chulu East, and Chulu Far East. Both attainable from the same base camp, and high camps. These are attempted from a high camp at 5,334m (17,500 ft) in the Chegagji Khola valley above the Ongre airstrip. The base is located in the morains above a guarding cliff and waterfall below the col in the ridge separating the east and Far East peaks.

Your trip preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. But climbing Chulu East peak requires mountaineering experience and equally needed physically fit. If you are fit enough and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy both trekking and peak climbing. This program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary. We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trip. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, assemble and dissemble the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01 Drive from Kathmandu to BesiShahar-823m

Day 02 Trek to Bahundada-1311m (approx. 7 hr)

Day 03 Trek to Jagat-1314m (approx. 6 hr)

Day 04 Trek to Chame-2713m (approx. 6 hr)

Day 05 Trek to Hongde- 3300m (approx. 4 hr)

Day 06 Acclimatization day (you can do some excursion trip going about 4000m and come down which would be the good acclimatization)

Day 07 Trek to Chulu base camp-3910m

Day 08 Trek to High camp 4955m

Day 09 High Camp 4955m (if well acclimatized, you can attempt the summit. If not, rest at the high camp for the next day)

Day 10 Base Camp-3910m (weather permitting, you'll make the summit ascent this day and return to base camp

Day 11 Trek to Manang

Day 12 Trek to Thorung Phedi-440m (5-6 hr)

Day 13 Trek to Muktinath crossing over the Thorung La-5416m (8-9 hr)

Day 14 Trek to Jomsom-2713m (approx. 6 hr)

Day 15 Trek to Tukchey-2391m (approx. 4 hr)

Day 16 Trek to Ghasa-2013m (approx.6 hr)

Day 17 Trek to Tatopani-1189m (approx 6 hr)

Day 18 Trek to Beni (approx.6 hr) and drive to Pokhara, O/N at hotel

Day 19 Morning fly to Kathmandu, trip ends...

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Kathmandu airport transfers.
- Land transfer (Kathmandu-Besishahar) by private transport.
- Domestic airfare (Pokhara - Kathmandu) and airport tax
- Camping and meal - 3 times a day during the trekking and climbing.
- Peak permit fee.
- Climbing Sirdar and his equipment allowance.
- Guide, Cook, Kitchen boy, Sherpa, Porter fees and their insurance.
- Annapurna conservation area entrance fee.

Pisang Peak

Mera Peak Climbing with Amphu Laptcha Pass (20 day)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 5 A complete trek encircles the famous Annapurna massif with Pisang Peak-6091m. The trek offers great variety, from sub-tropical plains in the Himalayan foothills, through the trans-Himalayan, Manang and Mustang region. The trip goes through Thorong-La Pass-5416m. between in two valley of Manang and Jomsom, the Kaligandaki valley (probably the deepest gorge in the world) makes this trek an excellent trip in Nepal that has diverse culture and traditional values.

Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as not very technical trek and suitable for average people. But climbing Pisang peak requires experience of mountaineering skill and equally needed physically fit. If you are fit enough and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trekking and climbing same time. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
This trip is designed for tea house during the trekking part and camping arrangement during the climbing part. Everything will be handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01 Drive to Besishahar-823m (approx. 7 hr)

Day 02 Trek to Bahundada-1311m (6-7 hrs)

Day 03 Trek to Chamje-1433m (5-6 hr)

Day 04 Trek to Bagarchhap-2164m (6-7 hr)

Day 05 Trek to Chame-2713m (5-6 hr)

Day 06 Trek to Pisang-3185m (4-5 hr)

Day 07 Rest day at Pisang for acclimatization

Day 08 Trek to Pisang Base Camp-4000m (4-5 hr)

Day 09 Trek to Pisang High Camp-4500m (5-6 hr)

Day 10 Climb Pisang Peak-6191m summit and return to Base Camp

Day 11 Trek to Braga-3305m (4-5 hr)

Day 12 Trek to Manang Village-3700m (2 hr) and rest

Day 13 Trek to Yak Kharka-4000m (5-6 hr)

Day 14 Trek to Thorong Phedi-4500m (4-5 hr)

Day 15 Trek to Muktinath-3798m crossing over the Thorong-La Pass-5416m, O/N

Day 16 Trek to Jomsom-2713m (5-6 hr)

Day 17 Flight from Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

Note: Trekking service will be provided in Tea house basis but camping and kitchen with food will be provided while climbing

The above Package includes the following services:

- Airport transfers
- Land Transfer Kathmandu to Besishahar by private transport
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two men tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Peak permit fee and climbing Sirdar
- Domestic airfare (Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu) including airport tax
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project entrance permit fee.

The above Package does not include:

- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1 per item for day)
- Equipment allowance (Legally each expedition must provide an equipment allowance for all Sherpa guides and porters. This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment (sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat etc.). Because this expedition is not a high altitude expedition we will negotiate with the guides and porters to obtain an acceptable agreement for this allowance.
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.

Pharchamo Peak

Pharchamo Peak/Rowaling trek (23 days)
Trip Difficulty: Grade 5 Rolwaling valley is the neighboring valley of the SoluKhumbu (Mt Everest region). Similar in culture to the Sherpa people of the Everest region without the crowds. A land of wonderful Himalayan views, mystery and superstition. According to the legend, a monastery named Kher Shambela mysteriously disappeared into the earth. In addition, sightings of the Yeti are commonly reported by the locals.

Your trip preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. But climbing Pharchamo peak requires mountaineering experience and equally needed physically fit. If you are fit enough and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy both trekking and climbing. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.
As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01 Drive to Barhabise (80 Km east from Kathmandu) O/N camp at Suna Khari-1600m (2 hr)

Day 02 Trek to Dolangsa-2600m (6 hr)

Day 03 Trek to Bigu Gompa-2600m (6-7 hr)

Day 04 Trek to Laduk-2000m (7 hr)

Day 05 Trek to Jagat-1250m (6-7 hr)

Day 06 Trek to Sime Gaon-2600m (6 hr)

Day 07 Trek to Dongma Gaon-3600m (6-7 hr)

Day 08 Trek to Beding-3600m (6 hr)

Day 09 Trek to Nagaon-3700m (6-7 hr)

Day 10 Rest day at Nagaon

Day 11 Trek to Yalung-Ri Base Camp-4200m (4-5 hr)

Day 12 Climb Yalung Ri-5630m and return trek to Nagaon

Day 13 Trek to Glacier Kharka-4750m (5-6 hr)

Day 14 Trek to Tolumba-5036m (5 hr)

Day 15 Trek to Tashilapcha-5739m (6-7 hr)

Day 16 Climb to Pharchamo Peak-6273m and return trek to Tashilapcha

Day 17 Trek to Thanpo-4320m (6 hr)

Day 18 Trek to Thame-3900m (6-7 hr)

Day 19 Trek to Namche Bazar-3440m (4 hr)

Day 20 Rest day at Namche

Day 21 Trek to Phakding-2600m (6 hr)

Day 22 Trek ends at Lukla-2865m (3 hr)

Day 23 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Airport transfers.
- Land Transfer Kathmandu-Barhabise by private transport
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional Sherpa trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters including their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Trekking permit
- Peak permit fee and climbing Sirdar
- Domestic airfare (Lukla-Kathmandu) including airport tax

Peak Climbing in Nepal

Being a member of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), Nepal Mountain Trekking also organizes peak climbing to our valued customers. The government of Nepal has authorized the Nepal Mountaineering Association to issue permit for 18 peaks of 5,555m to 6,654m ranges in the Khumbu, Langtang, Annapurna and Manang area. Here is some trekking program in which some peak climbing is included with.





The following are some of the most popular Peaks for climbing in Nepal:

Tour Name No. of days Starting point Ending point Max elevation Difficulty
Rolwaling trek/Pharchamo peak climb 23 Barhabise Lukla 6187m Strenuous
Round Annapurna trek/Pisang peak climb 17 Besishahar Pokhara 6091m Strenuous
Round Annapurna trek/Chulu East peak climb 19 Besishahar Pokhara 6584m Strenuous
Hungu Valley trek/Mera peak climb 25 Jiri Lukla 6654m Strenuous
Kalapatthar trek and Island peak - 6189m climb 22 Lukla Lukla 6160m Strenuous
Mera Peak Climbing with Amphu Laptcha Pass 20 Lukla Lukla 6654m Strenuous

Panchase Poonhill trek (10 days)

8-days customized trekking itinerary
Trip Difficulty: Grade 3

PoonhillWe drive you to a beautiful city Pokhara to experience it's natural beauty and the panoramic views of over 8000 meters Mt. Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri. Always twinkling view of Machhapuchre (fishtail) is an another attraction. The trek Panchase & Poon hill is our new trekking program for those who are looking for something different, less touristy and easy for walking.


Trek itinerary:

Day 01: Fly or drive around 7 hours by tourist bus to Pokhara. O/N in the Hotel

Day 02: Short drive to Dam side and start trek to Bumdi - 2200m (4 -5 hr)

Panchase TrekDay 03: Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang - 2800m (5-6 hr)

Day 04: Early morning visit Panchase hill-3000m for the great view sun rise, trek down to Dimuwa - 1500m (5-6 hr)

Day 05: Trek upward to Dobato - 2500m (6-7 hr)

Day 06: Trek to Jaljale - 3500m (5-6 hr)

Day 07: Trek to Fulbari - 2800m (4-5 hr)

Day 08: Early morning visit Poon-hill - 3100m and trek to Tirkhedhunga (6-7 hr)

Day 09: Trek to Nayapul (3 hr) and drive back to Pokhara. O/N in the Hotel

Day 10: Fly or drive back to Kathmandu or go for onward program

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

Panchase hill trek (6 days)

Trip Difficulty: Grade 2
Panchase Hill Trek
We start trekking from beautiful city Pokhara to experience its natural beauty and the panoramic views of over 8000 meter high Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Annapurna. Always twinkling view of Machhapuchhre (fishtail) is an another attraction. The trek Panchase hill is our new program for those who are looking for something different, less touristy and easy for walking. It is an ideal trip for family and those who have a short time and like to combine cultural sites of that region.

Your trekking preparation:
ParaglidingThis is an easy trek and suitable for all kind of people. The trek is easy for walking and not required altitude consciousness. Best trekking for family. Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however things can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to be made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Itinerary:

Day 01 After breakfast start the trek from Lakeside, Pokhara. The route goes through Fewa Lake side ways to the west of Pokhara and after the end of the Lake the route will be diverted via Passing the cultural villages of around the valley. This day you will have all the way flat walking about 5 hrs. Finally we will be in the camp site at the village called Ghantichhina, on the way we will make an hour lunch break near by river bank at Pame village.

Day 02 Ghantichhina to Bhanjyang
MachaPuchhreThis day the route goes gentle climb up to the camp site about 5-6 hrs. Slow walk, on the way of the Bhanjyang you will have splendid views of the massif Annapurna range including Mt. Manaslu and more. The Bhanjyang is also of the best view point of surroundings.

Day 03 Explore around the region-morning visit Panchase view point, back to camp site have break fast, rest couple of hour and after lunch visit Holy Panchase lake.

Day 04 Bhanjyang to Bhadaure village (3-4 hrs)
The trek is gentle and walks through dense forest and always great views of Himalayas closer and wildlife time to time

Day 05 Bhadaure to Australian Camp (4-5 hrs)
At the beginning of the trek is easy after Kade village the route goes gentle climb up to the camp site. This is another closer view point of Annapurna Himalayan range

Day 06 Australian Camp via Pothana to Phedi and drive back to Pokhara
Easy trekking 2-3 hours to Naudnada phedi and drive to pokhara by private transport what takes 30 min

For Cost details of above Package, Please contact us.

The above package includes the following services:
- Airport transfers - pick up and drop
- Land Transfer according to the program.
- 3-meal per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staffs:l trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance fee, meals and allowances.
- Hote accommodation according to the above paln in Kathmandu and Pokhara as per your interest and budget.

The above Package does not include:
- Personal equipments
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, donation, tips etc...

Rolwaling Himal trek (22 days)

Trip Difficulty: Grade 5 RolwalingRolwaling valley is the neighboring valley of the Solo Khumbu (Mt Everest region). Similar in culture to the Sherpa people of the Everest region without the crowds. A land of wonderful Himalayan views, mystery and superstition. According to the legend, a monastery named Kher Shambala mysteriously disappeared into the earth.

Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as a medium difficult trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01 Drive to Barhabise (80 Km east from Kathmandu) O/N camp at Sua Khari-1600m (2 hr)

Day 02 Trek to Dolangsa-2500m (6 hr)

Day 03 Trek to Bigu Gompa-2510m (6-7 hr)

Day 04 Trek to Laduk-1900m (7 hr)

Day 05 Trek to Gongar-1400m (6-7 hr)

Day 06 Trek to Simigaon-2500m (6 hr)

Day 07 Trek to Dongma Gaon-3300m (6-7 hr)

Day 08 Trek to Beding-3695m (6 hr)

Day 09 Trek to Nagaon-3800m (6-7 hr)

Day 10 Rest at Nagaon

Day 11 Trek to Yalung-Ri Base Camp-4200m (4 hr)

Day 12 Trek to Yalung-Ri Base Camp-4200m (4 hr)

Day 13 Trek to Glacier Kharka-4750m (6 hr)

Day 14 Trek to Tolumba-5036m (5 hr)

Day 15 Trek over to Tashilapcha-5739m (7 hr)

Day 16 Trek to Thanpo-4320m (6 hr)

Day 17 Trek to Thame-3900m (6-7 hr)

Day 18 Trek to Namche Bazar-3440m (4 hr)

Day 19 Rest at Namche

Day 20 Trek to Phakding-2600m (6 hr)

Day 21 Trek ends at Lukla-2865m (3 hr)

Day 22 Fly from Lukla to Kathmandu. Trip ends...

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Airport transfers
- Land Transfer Kathmandu-Barghabise by chartered bus
- Trekking permit and conservation area entrance fee
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Domestic airfare (Lukla - Kathmandu)

The above Package does not include:

- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu (If you want us to book hotel for you before or after the trekking, we have the best quality 3 star standard hotels on a very good price from US$ 12 to $ 20 per night on twin sharing room).
- Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1 per item for day)
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.

kanchenjunga trek

Kanchenjunga

Kanchanjungha Trekking
Kanchenjunga Trek (24 days)
Kanchenjunga TrekTrip Difficulty: Grade 5 Kanchanjungha, the third highest peak in the world lies on the eastern border of Nepal with India. On this trekking you will experience remoteness of country, romantic mountain views, diverse flora and fauna and rich local culture.

Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as technical trek and suitable for thoes who moderately fit and have a sense of adventure. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to experience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.
We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents.

Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be change in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Click here for optional Kanchenjunga Trek Itinerary

Day to Day itinerary:

Kanchenjunga Trek (24 days program)
22 days trekking itinerary via Southern & Northern Base Camp


Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu transfer to hotel and complete the official formalities.

Day 02: Trekking preparation day- buy or rent your personal equipments obtain permit for the trek etc..

Day 03: Fly to Suketar and trek to Phurumba/ Jogidanda

Day 04: Trek to Chirwa (1190m)

Day 05: Trek to Sakathum (1640m)

Day 06: Trek to Amjilassa (2490m)

Day 07: Trek to Gyabla (2730m)

Day 08: Trek to Gunsa (3410m)

Day 09: Rest day or acclimatization at Ghunsa

Day 10: Trek to Khambachen (4150m)

Day 11: Trek to Lhonak(4790m)

Day 12: Trek to Pangpema (5140m)

Day 13: Exploration day around Northern Base Camp Kanchenjunga Glacier

Day 14: Trek back to Khambachen (4150m)

Day 15: Trek back to Gunsa (3410m)

Day 16: Trek to Selele Kharka

Day 17: Trek over Selele Pass - trek down to Tseram (3900m)

Day 18: Trek to Ramche (4620m)

Day 19: Explore around Southern Base Camp and Yalung Glacier and return to Ramche

Day 20: Trek back to Torntan (2990m)

Day 21: Trek to Yamphudin (1690m)

Day 22: Trek to Keswa (1960m)

Day 23: Trek to Suketar (2400m)

Day 24: Fly back Suketar to Kathamandu and transfer to hotel.

Or Continue Rafting to Chatara from Dovan on Tamur River - 4 days
(Ideal for combined with your Kanchanjunga trekking)

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Airport transfers
- Land transfer end of the trekking (Basantapur - Biratnagar) by private bus
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Domestic airfare (Kathmandu - Biratnagar - Taplejung and Biratnagar - Kathmandu)
- Trekking permit and Kanchanjunga Conservation Area entrance fee

The above Package does not include:

- Meals and accommodation in Kathmandu (If you want us to book your hotel before and after the trekking, you are welcome. - We will be gladl to help understanding your budget.
- Personal equipment sleeping bag, Down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. (you can rent them in Kathmandu at a cost of US$ 1 per item for day)
- Kathmandu airport departure tax
- Travel / medical insurance and emergency evacuation cost
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages, bottled drinks (including cold drinks and mineral water), tips etc.

Rara Lake/Dolpo trek (12 days)

Trip Difficulty: Grade 5 raraRara the largest Lake in Nepal is in the high elevation towards the North West of Nepal. Only a few number of trekkers done this trek to experience it's unique culture and dramatic landscape with some historically important places on the way.

Your trekking preparation:
This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people. If you are moderately fit and have a sense of adventure you will enjoy this trek. The program is designed to acclimatize you gradually and not to exerience high altitude sickness. However you are requested to check your altitude fitness and the itinerary.

We suggest you to strengthen your knee muscles and prepare for several days of steep descents.
Please note that the following program is prepared in the fact basis however can be changed in some circumstances but adjustments will have to made during the trekking. We request you to be flexible with the situation to enjoy yourself.

As the trek is designed for camping arrangement, everything is handled by our team of porters, sherpas and cooks who carry the equipment, set up the camp and have hot meals waiting for you at every food break.

Trek itinerary:

Day 01 Fly to Nepalgunj and overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 Fly from Nepalgunj to Jumla-2370m and trek to Ghukuti-2550m.

Day 03 Trek to Tharmara-3280m (6-7 hr) crossing over Danfe La Pass-3400m

Day 04 Trek to Chautha-2770m (6-7 hr)

Day 05 Trek to Forest Camp-2940m (6-7 hr) crossing over Churchi Lagna Pass - 3460m

Day 06 Trek to Rara Lake 3050m (5-6 hr)

Day 07 Rest and exploration day of Rara lake

Day 08 Trek back to Gorushinga-3000m (6-7 hr) crossing Ghurchi Mara at 3700m.

Day 09 Trek to Sinja-2440m (5-6 hr)

Day 10 Trek to Jaljala-3090m (6-7 hr)

Day 11 Trek ends at Jumla-2370m (4-5 hr)

Day 12 Fly back to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj

For Cost details of above package, Please contact us.

The above Package includes the following services:

- Airport transfers
- Trekking permit and conservation area entrance fee
- 3-meals per day prepared by our experienced cook
- Camping gear (two-person tents, foam mattress, kitchen tent, dining tent and toilet tent)
- Supporting field staff including professional trekking guide, cook, kitchen boy, porters or pack animals as well as their necessary insurance, meals and allowances
- Domestic airfare and airport tax (Kathmandu-Nepaljung-Jumla-Nepalgunj-Kathmandu)

Humla to Mt Kailas

21 Days of trekking
maximum elevation 5630 metres (18,475 feet)

Kailas In May 1993 the governments of Nepal and China reached an accord that allowed the first treks across the border between the two countries. While it had been a route for Nepalese pilgrims for years, foreign trekkers were never allowed to trek from Nepal into Tibet.

The journey through Humla, Nepal's highest, northernmost and most remote district, is culturally and scenically rewarding. The people of northern Humla are Bhotias whose roots are in Tibet and who still enjoy the freedom to graze their animals on the Tibetan plateau. The upper Humla Karnali Valley is also populated by Bhotias who trade extensively with Tibet in traditional ways that have totally vanished elsewhere. It is only near Simikot, the district headquarters, that you will encounter people of other ethnic groups, mostly Thakuris and Chhetris.

A trip to Mt Kailas has always been regarded as a pilgrimage. It satisfies the romantic in us that the pilgrimage to Kailas is a difficult one. Whether you drive for seven days or walk for six days, it is still not possible to make a quick, easy visit to Kailas and Manasarovar. You cannot yet travel all the way to Kailas by helicopter or airplane. This is certainly as it should be.

  • Day 1: Fly to Nepalgunj
  • Day 2: Fly Nepalgunj to Simikot
  • Day 3: Simikot to Tuling
  • Day 4: Tuling to Kermi
  • Day 5: Kermi to Yangar
  • Day 6: Yangar to Torea
  • Day 7: Torea to Sipsip
  • Day 8: Cross the border, Drive Sipsip to Taklakot
  • Day 9: Drive Taklakot to Darchan
  • Day 10: Darchan to Damding Donkhang
  • Day 11: Damding Donkhang to Jarok Donkhang
  • Day 12: Jarok Donkhang to Zutul-puk
  • Day 13: Zutul-puk to Darchan
  • Day 14: Drive Taklakot to Sipsip, cross the border
  • Day 15: Sipsip to Torea
  • Day 16: Torea to Yangar
  • Day 17: Yangar to Kermi
  • Day 18: Kermi to Tuling
  • Day 19: Tuling to Simikot
  • Day 20: Fly Simikot to Nepalgunj
  • Day 21: Fly Nepalgunj to Kathmandu

Mustang, the Forbidden Kingdom

In common usage, the name Mustang refers to the arid Tibet-like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki (known to its inhabitants as Lo). Mustang is probably a Nepalese mispronunciation of the name of the capital of Lo, the city of Manthang. The name is pronounced "Moo-stang" and has nothing to do with either the automobile or horse with a similar name. Officially, Mustang is the name of the district along the Kali Gandaki from the Tibetan border south to Ghasa. The capital of the Mustang district is Jomsom; the region of Tibetan influence north of Kagbeni is generally referred to as upper Mustang. Upper Mustang consists of two distinct regions: the southern region, with five villages inhabited by people related to the Manangis; and the northern region (the ancient kingdom of Lo where the language, culture and traditions are almost purely Tibetan. The capital of Lo is named Manthang, which translates from the Tibetan as "plain of aspiration". Many texts refer to the capital as Lo Manthang, but this is not strictly correct. Other texts spell the name of the kingdom as Lho, but this is a transliteration of the Tibetan word for "south" and is also incorrect. Thus the portion of the upper Mustang district north of Samar is Lo and its capital is Manthang. The king of Lo is the Lo Gyelbu, though most people use the Nepalese term raja. To avoid total confusion with existing maps and texts, this page refers to the capital of Lo as "Lo Manthang".

History

Mustang has a long, rich and complex history that makes it one of the most interesting places in Nepal. The early history of Lo is shrouded in legend, myth and mystery, but there are records of events in Lo as early as the 8th century. It is quite likely that the Tibetan poet Milarepa, who lived from 1040 to 1123, visited Lo. Upper Mustang was once part of Ngari, a name for far western Tibet. Ngari was not a true political entity, but rather a loose collection of feudal domains that also included parts of Dolpo. By the 14th century, much of Ngari, as well as most of what today is western Nepal, was part of the Malla Empire governed from the capital at Sinja, near Jumla.

Chortens near  Tangbe It is generally believed that Ame Pal (A-ma-dpal in Tibetan) was the founder king of Lo in 1380. The ancestry of the present Mustang raja can be traced 25 generations back to Ame Pal. Ame Pal, or perhaps his father, conquered a large part of the territory in the upper Kali Gandaki and was responsible for the development of the city of Lo Manthang and many gompas. To the west, the Malla Empire declined and split into numerous petty hill states. By the 18th century, Jumla had consolidated and reasserted its power. In an effort to develop their domain as a trading centre and to obtain Tibetan goods, the rulers of Jumla turned their attention eastward. In the mid-18th century they assumed control over Lo, from which they extracted an annual tribute.

When he ascended the throne in 1762, Prithvi Narayan Shah began to consolidate what is present-day Nepal. At the time of his death, the kingdom extended from Gorkha eastward to the borders of Sikkim. His descendants directed their efforts westward and by 1789, Jumla had been annexed. The Gorkha armies never actually entered Lo; they recognised the rule of the Mustang raja. Although Mustang became part of Nepal, the raja retained his title and Lo retained a certain amount of autonomy. Lo maintained its status as a separate principality until 1951. After the Rana rulers were overthrown and King Tribhuvan re-established the rule of the Shah monarchs on 15 February, 1951, Lo was more closely consolidated into Nepal. The raja was given the honorary rank of colonel in the Nepalese army. During the 1960s, after the Dalai Lama had fled to India and Chinese armies established control over Tibet, Mustang was a centre for guerrilla operations against the Chinese. The soldiers were the Khampas, Tibet's most fearsome warriors who were backed by the CIA (some Khampas were secretly trained in the USA). At the height of the fighting there were at least 6000 Khampas in Mustang and neighbouring border areas. The CIA's support ended in the early 1970s when the USA, under Kissinger and Nixon, initiated new and better relations with the Chinese. The government of Nepal was pressed to take action against the guerrillas and, making use of internal divisions within the Khampa leadership, a bit of treachery, and the Dalai Lama's taped advice for his citizens to lay down their arms, it managed to disband the resistance without committing to action the 10,000 Nepalese troops that had been sent to the area.

Entrance Gate  to Lo Though Mustang was closed, the government allowed a few researchers into the area. Toni Hagen included Mustang in his survey of the entire kingdom of Nepal, and the Italian scholar Giuseppi Tucci visited in the autumn of 1952. Professor David Snellgrove travelled to the region in 1956 but did not visit Lo Manthang. Longtime Nepal resident Barbara Adams travelled to Mustang during the autumn of 1963. The most complete description of the area is Mustang, the Forbidden Kingdom, written by Michel Peissel who spent several months in the area in the spring of 1964. Dr Harka Bahadur Gurung also visited and wrote about upper Mustang in October 1973. A number of groups legally travelled to upper Mustang during the 1980s by obtaining permits to climb Bhrikuti peak (6364 metres) south-east of Lo Manthang. Other than a few special royal guests, the first legal trekkers were allowed into Mustang in March 1992 upon payment of a high fee for a special trekking permit.

Geography

4 Mustang has been described as a thumb-like part of Nepal extending into Tibet. Yet, on the map, it is hardly a bump in Nepal's northern border. This is not the result of an inaccurate description by early writers; the map changed. In 1960 there was a controversy between Nepal and China over the ownership of Mt Everest. This resulted in extended negotiations and the Chinese- Nepalese Boundary Treaty of 1963 that completely redefined Nepal's northern frontier. Nepal gained a considerable amount of territory to the east and west of the old boundaries in Mustang, so the protrusion of Mustang into Tibet became much less pronounced. To make matters more confusing, most official maps were not updated until about 1985.

The trek to Lo is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds usually howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Lo has much less rain than the rest of Nepal. During the monsoon the skies are cloudy and there is some rain. In the winter there is usually snow; sometimes as much as 30 or 40 cm accumulates on the ground.

In Lo itself the countryside is similar to the Tibetan plateau with its endless expanses of yellow and grey rolling hills eroded by wind. There is more rain in the lower part of upper Mustang and the hills tend to be great red fluted cliffs of tiny round stones cemented together by mud. Villages are several hours apart and appear in the distance almost as mirages; during the summer season, after the crops are planted, they are green oases in the desert-like landscape.

Trekking Season for Mustang

Because of the cold and snow, most of the population departs from Lo on trading expeditions during the winter. The trekking season, therefore, is from late March until early November. The trek does not go to extremely high elevations, but the cold, dust and unrelenting afternoon winds can make the trek less pleasant than other treks in Nepal. Because of the wind and the lack of water, you must always camp in a village, but these are not conveniently spaced, so some days are too short and others too long. There is little opportunity to vary the itinerary as there is on most Nepal treks.

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Trek to the Kingdom of Mustang

18 Days of Trekking
Maximum Elevation 3840 Metres (12,600 feet)

In common usage, the name Mustang refers to the arid Tibet-like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki (known to its inhabitants as Lo). Officially, Mustang is the name of the district along the Kali Gandaki from the Tibetan border south to Ghasa. The capital of the Mustang district is Jomsom; the region of Tibetan influence north of Kagbeni is generally referred to as upper Mustang.

The trek to Lo is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds usually howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Lo has much less rain than the rest of Nepal. During the monsoon the skies are cloudy and there is some rain. In the winter there is usually snow; sometimes as much as 30 or 40 cm accumulates on the ground.

In Lo itself the countryside is similar to the Tibetan plateau with its endless expanses of yellow and grey rolling hills eroded by wind. There is more rain in the lower part of upper Mustang and the hills tend to be great red fluted cliffs of tiny round stones cemented together by mud. Villages are several hours apart and appear in the distance almost as mirages; during the summer season, after the crops are planted, they are green oases in the desert-like landscape.

Because of the cold and snow, most of the population departs from Lo on trading expeditions during the winter. The trekking season, therefore, is from late March until early November. The trek does not go to extremely high elevations, but the cold, dust and unrelenting afternoon winds can make the trek less pleasant than other treks in Nepal.

  • Day 1: Fly to Pokhara, drive to to Birethanti
  • Day 2: Birethanti to Tikedungha
  • Day 3: Tikedungha to Ghorapani
  • Day 4: Ghorapani to Tatopani
  • Day 5: Tatopani to Kalopani
  • Day 6: Kalopani to Jomsom
  • Day 7: Jomsom to Muktinath
  • Day 8: Kagbeni to Chele
  • Day 9: Chele to Geling
  • Day 10: Geling to Charang
  • Day 11: Charang to Lo Manthang
  • Days 12 & 13: In Lo Manthang
  • Day 14: Lo Manthang to Ghami
  • Day 15: Ghami to Samar
  • Day 16: Samar to Kagbeni
  • Day 17: Kagbeni to Jomsom
  • Day 18: Fly Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara
On to next Trek in Central Nepal, High Altitude Trek, Long Trek, Restricted Area Trek

Langtang & Gosainkund Trek

15 Days of trekking to holy lakes at Gosainkund
Maximum Elevation 4610 metres (15,125 feet)

A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. Because there are good opportunities for moderate climbing excursions here, allow an extra day for exploration of the extensive glacier system.

Trek back from Langtang to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkund at 4300 metres. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full moon festival in August. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists.

  • Day 1: Kathmandu to Dhunche via Trisuli Bazaar
  • Day 2: Dhunche to Syabru
  • Day 3: Syabru to Lama Hotel
  • Day 4: Lama Hotel to Langtang Village
  • Day 5: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa
  • Day 6: Langtang Valley
  • Day 7: Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel
  • Day 8: Lama Hotel to Syabru
  • Day 9: Syabru to Sing Gompa
  • Day 10: Sing Gompa to Gosainkund
  • Day 11: Gosainkund to Ghopte
  • Day 12: Ghopte to Tharepati
  • Day 13: Tharepati to Khutumsang
  • Day 14: Khutumsang to Chisopani
  • Day 15: Chisopani to Kathmandu
On to next Central Nepal Trek, Trek less than 14,000 feet, Two Week Trek

Central Nepal

Langtang & Helambu

The region north of Kathmandu offers a multitude of trekking destinations, all accessible without flights. The three major areas are Langtang, Gosainkund and Helambu, which can be combined in many different ways to make treks from seven to 16 days long. Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246 metres) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388 metres) and Naya Kangri (5846 metres) lie to the south; and Dorje Lakpa (6966 metres) protects the east end of the valley. The area was designated Nepal's first Himalayan national park in 1971.

This high and isolated region is inhabited by Tamangs whose religious practices, language and dress are much more similar to those of Tibet than to the traditions of their cousins in the Middle Hills. A visit to the Langtang Valley offers an opportunity to explore villages, to climb small peaks and to visit glaciers at a comfortably low elevation. According to legend, a lama following a runaway yak discovered the valley. Hence the name - lang is Tibetan for "yak" and teng (more correctly dhang) means "to follow". Yaks still live in the valley, but they now share it with trekkers who make a seven to 11-day round trip from Kathmandu. Because there are good opportunities for moderate climbing excursions here, you should allow a few extra days for exploration of the extensive glacier system.

You can vary the trek to Langtang by returning to Kathmandu via the holy lakes of Gosainkund at 4300 metres, or you can make a short trek from Dhunche to Gosainkund. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims visit the lakes during a full moon festival in August. The lake is also sacred to Buddhists.

Helambu, about 75 km north of Kathmandu, is an area inhabited by Sherpas. You can include Helambu in a Langtang trek, either via Gosainkund or across the 5106-metre Ganja La. In winter, both of the high routes from Langtang are usually snow- covered and dangerous, difficult or impossible. The Helambu trek is popular because it is short, stays below 3500 metres and is feasible all winter. It is an easy trek to organise because transport from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, the starting point of the trek, is readily available and inexpensive.

The language, culture and dress of the Helambu Sherpas are very different from the Solu Khumbu Sherpas. The accessibility of Helambu has created an influx of tourists who have encouraged begging, the sale of "genuine antiques" aged over the family fireplace, and several incidents of thievery. It takes eight days to trek from Kathmandu to Helambu and back, or 12 to 14 days to include both Langtang and Helambu in a single trek without any backtracking.


The Royal Trek

4 Days of trekking in the Annapurna foothills
Maximum Elevation 1730 metres (5700 feet)

This is an easy, short trek that starts near Pokhara and offers good mountain views. It gained its name because Prince Charles and an entourage of 90 guests, camp followers and staff trekked here. The trek has also seen the likes of such luminaries as Mick Jagger. The route is not a popular one, so you will see few other trekkers.

  • Day 1: Pokhara to Kalikastan
  • Day 2: Kalikastan to Shaklung
  • Day 3: Shaklung to Chisopani
  • Day 4: Chisopani to Pokhara On to Central Nepal Treks, next Low Altitude Trek, Short Trek
  • Around Annapurna

    18 Days of Trekking across Thorung La
    Maximum Elevation 5416 metres (17,770 feet)

    This trek travels around the entire Annapurna massif, visiting the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge. Much of the trek is through lowland country, but there is one high pass, Thorung La. The pass is not difficult, but this is still a long trek at high elevation. You should be aware that you might have to return to Dumre if it is impossible or dangerous to cross Thorung La because of snow or altitude sickness. There are years when the weather allows it to stay open, but Thorung La is usually snowbound and closed from mid-December to mid-April.

    • Day 1: Dumre to Besi Sahar
    • Day 2: Besi Sahar to Bahundanda
    • Day 3: Bahundanda to Chyamje
    • Day 4: Chyamje to Bagarchhap
    • Day 5: Bagarchhap to Chame
    • Day 6: Chame to Pisang
    • Day 7: Pisang to Manang
    • Day 8: Manang
    • Day 9: Manang to Letdar
    • Day 10: Letdar to Thorung Phedi
    • Day 11: Thorung Phedi to Muktinath
    • Day 12: Multinath to Kagbeni
    • Day 13: Kagbeni to Marpha
    • Day 14: Marpha to Kalopani
    • Day 15: Kalopani to Tatopani
    • Day 16: Tatopani to Ghorapani
    • Day 17: Ghorapani to Tikedungha
    • Day 18: Trek to Birethanti, Drive to Kathmandu
    On to next Annapurna Region Trek, High Altitude Trek, Long Trek

    Annapurna Sanctuary

    12 Days of Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp
    Maximum Elevation 3900 metres (12,800 feet)

    The route to Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna Deuthali in Nepali), the site of the Annapurna south face base camp, is a spectacular short trek. Though it has some steep climbs, the trek is not difficult. The major problem with this trek is that it can become impassable because of snow and avalanches in winter and early spring. It is the only major trekking route in Nepal that has significant avalanche danger, so you must inquire locally whether the trail is safe. Some trekkers have died because of avalanches, and others have been stranded in the sanctuary for days. The sanctuary trek traverses a variety of terrain, from lowland villages and rice terraces to glaciers, and offers outstanding high mountain views. This trek is a fine opportunity to surround yourself with Himalayan peaks in a short time, without having to contend with the altitude and flight problems of the Everest region.

    • Day 1: Fly to Pokhara, drive to Phedi, trek to Tolka
    • Day 2: Tolka to Chhomrong
    • Day 3: Chhomrong to Bamboo Lodge
    • Day 4: Bamboo Lodge to Himalayan Hotel
    • Day 5: Himalayan Hotel to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
    • Day 6: Machhapuchhare Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp
    • Day 7: Annapurna Base Camp to Deorali
    • Day 8: Deorali to Doban
    • Day 9: Doban to Chhomrong
    • Day 10: Chhomrong to Ghandruk
    • Day 11: Ghandruk to Birethanti
    • Day 12: Drive to Pokhara
    On to next Annapurna Region Trek, Trek less than 14,000 feet, Two Week Trek

    Jomsom Trek

    10 Days of trekking to Jomsom and Muktinath
    Maximum Elevation 3710 metres (12,175 feet)

    The views of the mountains are spectacular, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalayan range for some unusual views of the northern flanks. The entire route remains below 3000 metres, though the trek is still strenuous enough to be stimulating (see the Route Profile for the trek around Annapurna). This is a good trek if you wish to avoid high altitudes.

    • Day 1: Fly to Pokhara, drive to to Birethanti
    • Day 2: Birethanti to Tikedungha
    • Day 3: Tikedungha to Ghorapani
    • Day 4: Ghorapani to Tatopani
    • Day 5: Tatopani to Kalopani
    • Day 6: Kalopani to Jomsom
    • Day 7: Jomsom to Muktinath
    • Day 8: In Muktinath
    • Day 9: Muktinath to Jomsom via Kagbeni
    • Day 10: Fly Jomsom to Kathmandu via Pokhara
    On to next Annapurna Region Trek, Low Altitude Trek, Two Week Trek

    Annapurna Panorama

    8 Days of trekking to Ghorapani
    Maximum Elevation 2775 metres (9100 feet)

    • Day 1: Fly to Pokhara, drive to Birethanti
    • Day 2: Birethanti to Ulleri
    • Day 3: Ulleri to Ghorapani
    • Day 4: Ghorpani to Banthanti
    • Day 5: Banthanti to Ghandruk
    • Day 6: Ghandruk to Landrung
    • Day 7: Landrung to Dhampus
    • Day 8: Dhanpus to Phedi, drive to Pokhara, overnight in hotel
    • Day 9: Fly to Kathmandu

    Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)

    ACAP was established in 1986 under the guidance of the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. The project encompasses the entire Annapurna range, more than 7600 sq km. In an innovative approach to environmental protection, it was declared a "conservation area" instead of a national park. A large number of people live within the protected region, but traditional national park practices dictate that few, if any, people reside within park boundaries. In an effort to avoid any conflicts of interest, ACAP has sought the involvement of local people and has emphasized environmental education.

    ACAP projects include the training of lodge owners, with an emphasis on sanitation, deforestation and cultural pride. They have trained trekking lodge operators and encouraged hoteliers to charge a fair price for food and accommodation. ACAP encourages the use of kerosene for cooking throughout the region, and requires its use above Chhomrong in the Annapurna Sanctuary and on the route between Ghandruk and Ghorapani. ACAP is supported by a "conservation fee" of Rs 650 that is collected from all trekkers who obtain trekking permits for the Annapurna region.

    ACAP has encouraged the construction of toilets throughout the area; use them no matter how disgusting they are. ACAP has also made provision for the supply of kerosene in those parts of the conservation area where the use of firewood by both trekking groups and hotels is prohibited.

    In Pokhara, visit ACAP's Trekkers Information & Environmental Centre next to the Hotel Lakeside. In addition to providing information, the centre sells iodine, solar battery chargers and other products that can help you to protect the environment while you are trekking. There is also a "trekkers meeting board" and a battery drop-off centre.

    Annapurna Region


    Central Nepal is dominated by the Annapurna Himal and tAdd Imagehe village of Pokhara. There are three major trekking routes in central Nepal: to Jomsom, to Annapurna Sanctuary, and a circuit of the Annapurna Himal itself. Pokhara is also a good starting placeAdd Image for short treks of one to four days, including the "Royal" trek, which is described here. Mustang is also geographically a part of the Annapurna region, but because treks to Mustang are subject to special restrictions, this is described it in the separate page on restricted area treks. About two-thirds of the trekkers in Nepal visit the Annapurna region. The area is easily accessible, hotels in the hills are plentiful, and treks here offer good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages.