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| ANNAPURNA SANCTUARY |
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The walk up to the Annapurna Base Camp is a classic trip right into the heart of the mountains.Though it has some steep climb, it is not difficult and the views along the way are spectacular. The Sanctuary Trek traverses a variety of terrain, from lowland villages and rice fields to glaciers and offers magnificent views of high mountains. When you reach the base camp you will be surrounded by soaring Himalayan peaks. |
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| Trekking Period |
10/11 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
3,900m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
| Wildflowers |
Luculia, Impatiens, Pleone Orchids, Primulas |
| Trees |
Birch |
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| ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT |
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It takes a minimum of 18 days to trek around the entire Annapurna massif.visiting the Tibet - like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge. The trek takes you over Thorung la with it's traditional chorten ,prayer flags and stone cairns is at an elevation of 5416metres. The views from the trail and from the pass itself, are outstanding high Himalayan scenes. |
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| Trekking Period |
18 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
5,416m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
| Flora & Fauna |
Trees- Hemlock, Silver fir |
| White capped river chat, Plumbeous redstart, Whistling thrush, Kingfisher & Brown dipper |
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| JOMSOM TREK |
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The trek to Jomsom is a classic tea house trek and you will share the trail with trains of burros and ponies travelling to Mustang and other areas in the far north of Nepal. The trail goes through the Kali Gandaki valley which is also the deepest gorge in the world between the two big mountains, Annapurna and Daulagiri. After reaching Jomsom, you can make a day hike to Muktinath which is more further up. You can catch a flight back from Jomsom to Pokhara and you don't have to trek the same trail back again. |
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| Trekking Period |
10/11 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
3,900m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
| Flora & Fauna |
Trees- Schisma, Chestnut, Evergreen Oaks & Rhododendron |
Birds- Himalayan griffon & Lammergeier.
Mammals-Common Langur, Himalayan Weasel |
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| THE ROYAL TREK |
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This is a short and easy trek which starts from Pokhara and offers some good mountain views.
This trek gained its name because Prince Charles trekked here. |
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| Trekking Period |
04 Days |
| Grade |
Easy |
| Max Elevation |
1,800m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| MARDI TREK |
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This trek is in the foothills of the Annapurna range. This is one of a short, easy and beautiful camping trek in the Annapurna region where the scenery is superb and from the top of the ridge you can see the whole Annapurna range. The trek goes near to the base of Mt
Machhapuchhere(Fish tail). |
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| Trekking Period |
08 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
4,000m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| LUKLA TO EVEREST B.C |
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The Everest Base Camp trek takes about three weeks and reaches a maximum height of 5545 m at Kalapattar offering fine views of Mt Everest. The trail involves a tremendous amount of up and down walking. The trek has a number of stunning attractions which include spectacular scenery, monasteries and the Sherpa people of the Solu Khumbu. This trip also includes a side trip to Amadablam Base Camp. The trek starts from Lukla where there is a small mountain airstrip(STOL) at 2800m and it ends here also. |
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| Trekking Period |
14 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,545m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
| Flora & Fauna |
Trees- Chir pine, blue pine, junipers, hemlock and silver fir. |
| Birds- Golden eagle, Eurasian kestrel, goshwak,red-billed, snow-billed choughs, snow pigeon, pheasant and Tibetan snow cocks. |
| Mammals- Barking deer, musk deer and Himalayan tahr |
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| GOKYO - EVEREST B.C TREK |
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The trek to Gokyo offers an alternative to the traditional trek to Everest Base Camp. From Gokyo, you can see Everest though from a slightly greater distance. The high mountain views are spectacular from here and from a ridge above Gokyo you can see four eight thousand meters mountains at once (Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Makalu).You can also do some exploration and high altitude walking including the crossing of Cho La pass, a 5420 m high pass into the Khumbu valley and combine the Gokyo and Everest Base Camp Trek. |
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| Trekking Period |
14/ 18 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,420m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| LANGTANG TREK |
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It is a five day approach to the heart of the Langtang valley. It is possible to make the trek back to Dhunche in three days. Kyanjin Gompa at 4300 meters is the last point of this trek. Here from the moraine, there is a spectacular view of langtang lirung. There are also few trekking peaks around these areas if you are interested to combine more adventure with your trekking. |
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| Trekking Period |
09 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
3,800m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
| Flora & Fauna |
Trees- Larch, rhododendron
Wildflowers- gentians, primroses and epiphytic orchids |
| Birds- Hawks, hoopoe, cuckoos, barbets, owls, nightjars, black-capped sibias, red billed and yellow billed magpies, laughing thrushes and minivets. |
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| ACROSS GANJA-LA |
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The trekking route from Kyanjin gompa in Langtang to Tarke Gyang in Helambu requires crossing over the 5,106 meters Ganja la pass. in Helambu requires crossing over the 5,106 meters Ganja la pass. This pass is diificult when it is covered by snow and so for safe crossing you need some good equipment and some mountaineering experience. |
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| Trekking Period |
14 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,106m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| HELAMBU CIRCUIT |
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This is a seven day trek that makes a circuit of the Helambu region. You can start the trek from Sundarijal because of its proximity to Kathmandu. The route first visiting the high ridge to the west of Helambu valley, then heading to Tarke Gyang and descending the Melemchi khola before climbing back to Pati Bhanjyang. You will see less trekkers here on this route and it is an easy trek. |
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| Trekking Period |
08 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
3,771m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| GOSAINKUNDA TREK |
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It is a worthwhile seven or eight days trek on its own right. This trek can be combined with a trek to Helambu or Langtang. You can start the trek from Dunche or Syabru or you can also make the trek in the oppisite direction starting from Sundarijal. |
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| Trekking Period |
07 Days |
| Grade |
Medium |
| Max Elevation |
4,610m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| JUGAL HIMAL TREK |
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To the north east of kathmandu lies a chain of peaks called Jugal Himal, which includes Dorjee Lhakpa (6,966m), Madiya (6,257m) and Phurbi Chhyachu (6,637m). This is a remote and unfrequented region, despite its proximity to Kathmandu. The trail is narrow and it involves a lot of climbing. There are few villages and there are no tea houses on this route. |
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| Trekking Period |
14 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
40,50m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| KANCHENJUNGA TREK |
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Kanchenjunga area was opened recently in 1988 to trekkers. The immigration office will issue trekking permits for the Kanchenjunga region only to groups and not to individual trekkers. Kanchenjunga, at 8586 m, is the third highest mountain and has several distinct summits. A British team led by Charles Evans made the first ascent of Kanchenjunga in 1953. They climbed from the south of Nepal and climbed the south face of the peak. It is on the border of Nepal and the Indian state of Sikkim. You can trek either to the north or south kanchenjunga base camp but you need lot of determination, luck and lot of time to visit both sides of the peak. You can fly to Taplejung or Tumlingtar from Kathmandu where there are STOL airstips. There is no inhabitant in the upper part of the mountains and trekkers need to be self sufficent. |
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| Trekking Period |
18 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
4,800m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| MAKALU B.C TREK |
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The trek to Makalu base camp is one seen as one of the most remote and unfrequented areas of Nepal. It can be an outstanding trek in the Eastern Nepal which starts from Tumlingtar by walking up the Arun river to Sedua and Num, then crossing Shipton la 4127m into the upper Barun Khola valley for a close look at Makalu(8475m) and Chamlang(7290m). The Barun valley is a protected area under the Makalu Barun National park which was established 1992. The 2330 sq km park bordered by the Arun river in the East and the Sagarmatha National park on the west. |
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| Trekking Period |
20 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,000m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| LOWER DOLPO TREK |
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Dolpo reserves one of the remnants of the last Tibetan culture. This trek takes through the wild west of Nepal and its strange mixture of ethnic groups. Phuksomdo lake is the highlight of this trip, a basin of unearthly turquoise blue ringed by rocky crags and forest, framed by snowcapped peaks. This area is surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the south east and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year. |
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| Trekking Period |
09/20 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
3,820m |
| Best time to trek |
March to October |
| Access |
Fly Kathmandu - Nepalgunj - Jumla/Juphel |
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| UPPER DOLPO TREK |
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Beyond the beautiful Phoksumdo lake lies the upper Dolpo or the inner Dolpo. You need to trek from lower part of Dolpo along the difficult trail across the Kang la pass to Shey Gompha and the crystal mountain. Shey was closed to foreigners until 1992 and now it has been opened but now under restricted area and has to follow the restriction rules and regulation period. |
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| Trekking Period |
15/ 26 days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,400m |
| Best time to trek |
May till October. |
| Access |
From Jumla |
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| MUSTANG TREK |
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Mustang is probably a Nepalese mispronunciation of the name of the capital of Lo, the city of Manthang. Mustang is used to refer 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 region north of Kagbeni where the language, culture and tradition are purely Tibetan is generally referred to as upper Mustang. This region has a long and complex history that makes it one of the most interesting places in Nepal. Upper Mustang was once part of Ngari, a name for far Western Tibet. It was not a true political entity, but a collection of feudal domains. By the 14th century, it was part of the Malla Empire.
It is generally believed that Ame pal was the founder king of Lo in 1380. Ame Pal conquered a large part of the Kali Gandaki and was responsible for the development of the city of Lo Manthang and many monasteries. Lo remained as a separate principality until 1951. Lo was consolidated into Nepal.
The trek to Lo is through a barren treeless landscapes. The wind is very strong here especially in the afternoon. It lies in the rain shadow of the Himalaya and has much less rain then the rest of Nepal. The country side of Lo is similar to the Tibetan Plateau with its endless expanses of yellow and grey rolling hills eroded by winds. The trek begins and starts from Kagbeni, about two hours walk from Jomsom. 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. There are daily flight from Pokhara to Jomsom. Mustang lies under the restricted area and has to follow the restriction rules and regulation period. |
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| Trekking Period |
10 Days |
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Moderate to demanding |
| Max Elevation |
4,000m |
| Best time to trek |
Late march until early November |
| Getting there & away |
Daily flight to Jomsom from Pokhara |
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| MANASLU ROUND |
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This trek was officially opened to tourists in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. Manaslu (8,156m) was first attempted to climb by Japanese expedition from 1952 until 1956 when the first ascent was made. Gorkha is the traditional starting point for treks up the Buri Gandaki. Dhading and Trishuli Bazar is the other option to start this trek. Though the Larkya la pass is not a difficult pass, the trek is harder then most in Nepal. The trek is remote but geographically spectacular and culturally fascinating. The mountain views are sensational and the Larkya pass is one of the most interesting Himalayan pass crossing. The local inhabitants of this region are direct descendents of Tibetans immigrants. This area lies under restricted area and has to follow the restriction rules and regulation period |
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| Trekking Period |
21 Days |
| Grade |
Moderate to demanding |
| Max Elevation |
5,100m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
| Wildflowers |
Luculia, Impatiens, Pleone Orchids, Primulas |
| Trees |
Birch |
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| DHAULAGIRI ROUND |
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This is the seventh highest peak in the world with its massive snowy white bulk which dominates the central west Nepal. This trek is long and difficult around Dhaulagiri. It starts from Beni on the Kali Gandaki and follows the Mayangdi khola west wards to Darbang and turns north on a small trail which lead through forests into the high country. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as it crosses French Pass(5240m), traverse the head of Hidden Valley and cross 5155 m Dhampus pass. You can end the trek with a steep descent to Marpha and then walk up to Jomsom and then take a flihght to Pokhara or return to Pokhara via the Ghorepani ridge for a panoramic view of the entire Dhaulagiri massif. This trek is categorize as hard trek and you need to be in excellent shape. |
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| Trekking Period |
18 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,000m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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| ROWALING |
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Rowaling is the east-west valley below Gauri Shankar(7145m). This is an isolated and culturally diverse area. The trail crosses over Teshi Lapcha(5755meters) and enters into the Khumbu valley. Rowaling and Teshi Lapcha are technically closed to foreigners. However, if you obtain a climbing permit for Ramdung, one of the trekking peaks, it will make it easy to obtain a permit to explore this area and climb one of the peak also. |
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| Trekking Period |
17 Days |
| Grade |
Strenuous |
| Max Elevation |
5,755m |
| Best time to trek |
Mar - Apr - Oct - Nov |
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