Trekking in Nepal: 2015

Friday, February 27, 2015

Gokyo Lake Trek

Gokyo Lakes region at the head of the Dudh Kosi Valley provides a great alternative to the popular Everest Base Camp trek. It is a more tranquil trek through the Sherpa heartland that affords ample time for acclimatisation with opportunities to savour the mountain panoramas from beautiful alpine campsites. The highlight of the trek is our ascent of Gokyo Ri. From the summit we gain superb views of Everest as well as the 8000m peaks of Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight Seeing around Kathmandu Valley and preparation for the trek

Day 03: Flight to Lukla and trek to Phakding

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazzer

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazzer

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche

Day 07: Trek to Dole

Day 08: Trek to Machherma

Day 09: Trek to Gokyo

Day 10: Hike up to Gokyo ri and back to Gokyo

Day 11: Trek to Lungden vie Renjo-la Pass

Day 12: Trek to Namche

Day 13: Trek to Lukla

Day 14: Flight to Kathmandu

Day 15: Departure

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Friday, February 6, 2015

Annapurna Panorama Trek

The Annapurna Panorama Trek is an ideal introduction to trekking in Nepal. At our highest point, Poon Hill, we watch a magnificent sunrise over the Annapurna Range, one of the most dramatic panoramic profiles of the Himalayan Region.
Our trek follows one of the most popular trails through lush forests with delightful Himalayan settlements and diverse ethnic communities. This is a naturalist’s paradise and explorer’s delight as we pass through altitudinal ranges with a temperate and climate changes amidst the background of the Himalayas.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel

Day 02: Trek briefing and city Sightseeing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara

Day 04: A short drive to Nayapul and commence trekking to Uleri (2,200m)

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2,750m)

Day 06: Morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210m) and then trek to Tadapani (2,590m)

Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk and explore around Ghandruk Village (1,940m)

Day 08: Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara

Day 09: Drive or Fly to Kathmandu

Day 10: Final Departure

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Island Peak Climbing

Island Peak is the most sought after trekking destination because of its challenging geographical conditions.This trek offers an excellent opportunity to climb to a Himalayan summit [6173m]. The most difficult section is a mixed rock and ice wall at a slope of around 45 degrees leading to the narrow summit ridge.

Before climbing Island Peak, you trek up the Dudh Kosi valley from Lukla, passing through Namche and Tengboche on our way to Kala Pattar and Everest Base Camp. After acclimatizing, we trek up the beautiful Imja Khola valley towards Island Peak.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight Seeing around Kathmandu Valley and preparation for the trek

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2840m.) and trek to Phakding (2610m.)

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazzer (3440m.)

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazzer

Day 06: Trek to Tengboche (3860m.)

Day 07: Trek to Pheruche (4240m.)

Day 08: Acclimatization day in Pheruche

Day 09: Trek to Labuche (4970m.)

Day 10: Trek to Gorakshap (5140m.) and EBC (5364m.)

Day 11: Kalapather(5545m.) then trek to Dingboche (4410m.)

Day 12: Trek to Chhukung (4730m.)

Day 13: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5080m.)

Day 14: Summit (6189m/ 20305ft) and back to Island peak base camp.

Day 15: Trek to Panbuche( 3985m/12066ft).

Day 16: Trek to Namche (3440m/11286ft).

Day 17: Trek to Lukla(2840m/9317ft).

Day 18: Flight to Kathmandu

Day 19: Departure

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight Seeing around Kathmandu Valley and preparation for the trek

Day 03: Flight to Lukla (2840m.) and trek to Phakding (2610m.)

Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazzer (3440m.)

Day 05: Acclimatization day in Namche Bazzer (3440m.)

Day 06: Trek to Dole (4110m.)

Day 07: Trek to Machherma (4470m.)

Day 08: Trek to Gokyo (4790m.)

Day 09: Gokyo-ri (5360m.) and trek to Drangnang (4700m.)

Day 10: Trek to Dzonglha (4830m.) via Chola pass (5360m.)

Day 11: Trek to Gorakshap (5140m.)

Day 12: Everest Base camp (5364m.) Gorakshap (5140m.)

Day 13: Kalapather (5545m.) then trek to Dingboche (4410m.)

Day 14: Trek to Chhukung (4730m.)

Day 15: Trek to Island Peak Base Camp (5080m.)

Day 16: Summit (6189m/ 20305ft) and back to Island peak base camp.

Day 17: Trek to Panbuche( 3985m/12066ft).

Day 18: Trek to Namche (3440m/11286ft).

Day 19: Trek to Lukla(2840m/9317ft).

Day 20: Flight to Kathmandu

Day 21: Departure

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Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang is a narrow, high mountain valley sandwiched between the greater Himalaya to the north, and the slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung 7,246 meters (23,767ft), dominates the northern valley. Langtang was officially designated as Nepal’s first Himalayan National Park in 1976 to preserve Himalayan flora and fauna and Langtang’s unique culture.

The valley is inhabited by the Tamang people whose culture, language, dress and religious practices are more akin to those of the Tibetans than to the traditions of their Nepali cousins in the middle hills. Helambu’s rich Sherpa culture differs from the Sherpa culture of the Everest region, and this gives additional beauty to the Langtang region. Highly revered and sacred Gosainkunda Lake is the center of attraction for all visitors, but mostly for Hindu followers.

Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight Seeing around Kathmandu Valley and preparation for the trek

Day 03: Drive to Shyaphru besi (1460m.)

Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m.)

Day 05: Trek to Langtang village (3430m.)

Day 06: Trek to Kyanjin Gompa (3870m.)

Day 07: Kyanjin-ri (4373m.) and trek to Langtang village (3430m.)

Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m.)

Day 09: Trek to Shyaphru besi (1460m.)

Day 10: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 11: Departure

Tamang Heritage Trek:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight Seeing around Kathmandu Valley and preparation for the trek

Day 03: Drive to Shyaphru besi (1460m.)

Day 04: Trek to Gatlang (2238m.)

Day 05: Trek to Tatopani (2607m.)

Day 06: Trek to Thuman (2338m.)

Day 07: Trek to Briddim village (2229 m.)

Day 08: Trek to Shyaphru besi (1460m.)

Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu

Day 10: Departure

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Annapurna Cricuit

Annapurna Circuit:
Since it opened as a trekking route in 1977, the Annapurna Circuit has gained a reputation as one of the most spectacular and varied treks in the world. With lush green valleys and fascinating villages, it offers impressive views of some of the highest snow-capped summits of the Himalayas.
We start at less than 1,000 m at Besisahar, and follow the Marshyangdi River that eventually leads us to the 5,416 m Thorung La Pass, the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit. Due to the difficulties inherent in crossing such a high pass, the circuit is usually trekked in a counter-clockwise direction. In traveling clockwise, the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for most people to manage in a single day. After crossing the pass the circuit now descends to Mukhtinath and through ethnic Tibetan villages of the upper Kali Gandaki River Gorge, the world’s deepest gorge.

Itinerary:

Annapurna Mini Cricuit

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Day 02: Sight seeing around the Kathmandu Valleya and prepare for trek

Day 03: Drive to Beshishar to Sange (1100m.)

Day 04: Trek to Tal (1700m.)

Day 05: Trek to Dankyu (2300m.)

Day 06: Trek to Chame (2670m.)

Day 07: Trek to Pisang (3200m.)

Day 08: Trek to Manang (3540m.)

Day 09: Acclimatization day in Manang (3540m.)

Day 10: Trek to Yak Kharka (4018m.)