Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Dolpo Trekking

Dolpo is the most remote region situated in the Trans Himalayan region of mid -West Nepal. Trekking to the Dolpo region has only been permitted since mid-1989. Dolpo is the most remote place It has scattered fascination villages & is still the land of mystery and peace. Dolpo is a virgin and divine land. Shey Phoksundo National Park in the core of Dolpo Region is famous for snow leopard.

The Dolpo trek is very strenuous. To undertake this trek you need to be in peak mental and physical fitness as you will pass over 6000 meters ridges. You will pass through deep dark forests, wide river canyons and gorges which lead to the spiritual lake of Shey Phoksundo and the towering peak of Kanjiroba (6612 m.) Tourists rarely visit Dolpo Region and the trekking route is very narrow and steep at places, so good hiking experience is essential for this trek. The altitude ranges from 2500m to 5070m. In spite of tough trails and rugged topography journey to Dolpo area is a life time experience.

Mustang Trekking

Mustang, lying in the rain shadow of the Himals, is perhaps the last enclave of original Tibetan culture. This is the famed “Land of Lo”. Forbidden and isolated to the world for centuries, during which its own culture and traditions evolved. You are now permitted to experience such as unique Kingdom within the Kingdom of Nepal. A most unforgettable experience.

The area is the part of the Tibetan plateau, and is high, dry and beautiful. It lies to the north–west of the kali Gandaki, beyond Kagbeni, which is far west as you can go on the Jomsom Trek The capital of mustang is Jomsom; the region of Tibetan influence north to Kagbeni is generally referred to as upper Mustang. Upper Mustang consist of two distinct regions, with five villages inhabited by people related to the Manangis; and the north region (The ancient kingdom of lo)where the language, culture and Traditions are almost purely Tibetan.

The Trekking season for Mustang starts from late march until early November. The Trek does not go to extremely high elevations. Someday trekking is too short and others day long. The trek begins from Jomsom. From Jomsom the trek takes about six days to reach the incredible walled town of Lo Manthang, which sits to an altitude of about 3700 meters. The route passes through Kagbeni and Chele, and then on the west side of the valley to EkloBhatti and Tsarang, passing old forts and a fascinating landscape of wind eroded cliffs. Times should be allowed for exploring Lo Manthang and the country further along the Mustang Khola and then an alternative return can be made to Jomsom by way of Tange, Tetang and Muktinath.

Manaslu Trekking

This is newly open trekking region displaying its own special beauty. Trekking the legendary three peaks of Manaslu (8156 meters) is tough but enjoyable, transversing Tamang and Sherpa (originally from Tibet) villages with their diverse traditions. Manaslu was First Climbed in 1956 by a Japanese expedition. Its name comes from Sanskrit word manasa meaning ‘intellect’ or ‘soul’. This is the same word that is the root of the name of the holy lake Manasarovar near Mt. Kailash in Tibet. The real survey of the peak was made by a Japanese expedition in1952. The Manaslu Himal rises as a beautiful wall of snow peaks to the east of the Marsyangdi and is seen on several of the early stages of the Annapurna circuit. The north and western Flanks are drained by the Dudh Khola (Which empties into the Marsyangdi at Dharapani), the eastern slopes by the Budi Gandaki. The two valleys are joined by the Larkkya La(5213m; 17,30ft), from both sides of which magnificent high mountains, snowfields and glaciers are laid out for inspection.

Kanchanjunga Trekking

Kanchanjunga, at a height of 8598 m. is the world’s third highest mountain and lies on the Nepal-Sikkim border in the Remote North East. It is one of the most in accessible and formidable of the entire Himalayas. The Trek is a long and often an arduous one. The Kanchanjungas proximity deters all but the awed mountain enthusiast, a journey which takes you through scattered settlements of farmhouse with colourful flower Gardens, wild coniferous woodland and one to remote Buddhist. Settlements where people scratch a living from the barren land hike up the Kanchanjunga Glacier where the views are quite simply overwhelming. It lies in a sensitive restricted area astride the Nepal /India, Sikkim border only a few miles from Tibet. Our trip will avoid the restricted area and head for Yalung glacier immediately to the south of Kanchanjunga .The journey starts with a trek over the Mahabharat range with majestic views of both the Everest and Kanchanjunga massifs with the Arun valley between them. We Trek through richly cultivated land, rhododendron forests and yak pasture that Stands below the glacier. The return route heading west posses through some delightful village of Taplejung the panoramic view of Everest Makalu & Kanchanjunga are magnificent on our decent to the road heat.

Ganesh Himal Trekking

“Ganesh”, a hindu god who removes all obstacles to allow you success, indeed leads you to a unique trekking experience, passing through many Tamang villages. The mountains of Langtang, Lirung and Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, Buddha Himal can be seen from along the trail.

This trek is ideal for those wanting to escape from more popular region of Annpurna and Everest .It is famous for unspoiled Tamang culture, spectacular views of mountains and colourful rhododendron forest. It also begins conveniently close to Katmandu. During the trip to Ganesh Himal you can see and feel the different way of life culture and able to contact with rural people in the small villages. In your trek, you will see the method of living of those rural people in Nepal. Milestone and kind of wooden machine for hustle rice millet and corn are the significant glamour of the village .You will cross through the 4400 m height sing –la pass offers an excellent view of the massif Ganesh Himal, Langtang himal, Mt. Manaslu and Annapurna and etc. It is less tourist area so it might be possible you can’t see any foreigner even any modern Nepalese local people. You will see 65 percent people are Tamang and rests of them are other this is why the Ganesh himal trek king is known Tamang culture tour

Monday, March 10, 2008

Everest Trekking

Everest Trekking

Mt. Everest is in Khumbu region. This Trek starts from Lukla. Khumbu region that provides you with sufficient chance of exploring high mountain scenery .It is east from Katmandu and you can plan your Trek beginning from Jiri. You will be following the footsteps of legendary Tenzing Sherpa, Sir Edmund Hillary; passing through one of must beautiful mountain views. Many Sherpa village like Namche Bazaar and explore the rich Sherpa culture as well as spectacular landscapes and monasteries. It will give you a chance of climbing up to kalapatthar (5549M) from where you can closely see the magnificent view of Everest .The south col, Khumbu, Ice fall and other spectacular peaks of the region. This region is the gateway to the many height mountains and trekking in the world.

Gokyo Lake

This is popular and beautiful lake in the Everest region. The water is very clean blue. There are many kinds of birds around the lake and is the Trail for the bird lovers It lies further west from lubuche.you can make a trip from either Jiri or take a flight to Lukla and start to walk. This treks provides you with a sufficient exploring of high mountain scenery and many Trekking peaks as well as Sherpa culture and many popular monasteries It is possible to make an additional trip to Everest Base camp or kalapatthar, if you are well equipped and able to cross the chola pass (5420 m) further west from Lubuche. This will be a great time to see a lot in the region either Gokyo lake or Everest Base camp Trek. If you are a interested to walk more you could make a trip to Tashi Lapcha pass in Rolwaling Himal or ahead to eastern part of Nepal.

Annapurna Trekking


The Annapurna region is well known as a famous tourist destination of the world. It offers tourists to come for the trekking with its Himalayan ranges including Throngla –pass (5416m), Tilicho lake (5119m) lies on the of the highest elevation of world. This region presents itself as a unique collection of pictures. We diversities of nature and as its beauty on the one hand and on the other hand ethnicity, culture, religion and many other. This region is unique in the world because it has twelve different mountain peaks of higher than 6000 m so this region offers the mountaineering possibilities for all types of mountaineers .The gorges of this region, made by kali gandki rivers is regarded as on of the deepest gorges of the earth. This offers various subjects matters of research for geologists, big forest of rhododendron. Its different types of colour and many other type of flora attract both heart and soul of every human being. Moreover, the fresh water lakes, rivers rivulets, big and small cascades, big mountain, bridge village and rural communities, which are among other distinguished features of this region.