Island Peak (6189m)

Island Peak (6189m) is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal. Island peak climbing with Everest base camp trekking is a wonderful adventurous trip. The local name of this peak is Imja Tse. It is an isolated peak in Chhukung valley. Actually this peak is extension of Mt. Lhotse Shar and is located between Mt Lhotse and Imja glaciers.  It involves one steep and exposed 100 m ice or snow climb, otherwise a non technical snow climb. Although the summit can be reached on a single day, we stay at high camp one night at its south west ridge to ensure the success. Climbing this peak offers stunning views of huge south face of Mt. Lhotse (8,501m), Nuptse (7,879m), Lhotse Middle Peak (8,410m) and Lhotse Shar (8,383m) in the north, Mt. Makalu (8475m) and Mt. Amadablam (6856m) in the east with beautiful  sight Khumbu region and Chhukung valley. In this trip first of all we trek first towards Everest Base Camp, Kalapathar then go Chhukung valley and start climbing. For climbing this peak it does not compulsory to have formal climbing training. Any trekkers with good physical health can easily do it.

Fishtail Helicopter crashed in Amadablam Base Camp

On 8th November 2010, Sunday morning fishtail helicopter crashed near the base camp of Mt. Amadumblam in Solukhumbu district. According to source both the crew members have been confirmed dead. The crew members were Captain Sabin Basnet and technician Purna Awale. The chopper had taken off from Lukla airport to Amadablam base camp to rescue two foreign mountaineers Sunday morning.

Anapurna base camp trek very crowded

In Nepal this Monsoon is started very late and monsoon stops also very late. Trekkers are all targeted middle of October because last year weather is very good. This is Annapurna trekking is very busy.  Because of Lukla flight cancellation. This year middle of the October also raining like monsoon.  Lukla weather is very worst. Almost trekking company changes plan. The send tourist Annapurna base camp trekking instead of Everest base camp. Pleas see the this picture I think you will feel it.

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Pokhara is the little paridase of Heaven

I have visited Pokhara last week. Early in the morning I had ride the boat in  Phewa Lake. I though it is one small part of heaven. In lake we can see reflection of Annapurna Mountains. I fill very proud  I am Napoli and I born in Nepal it is paradise. I enjoyed very much.

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Everest Mani Rimdu Festival Trek

Everest Mani Rimdu festival trekking is one of the most fascinating High Himalayan Buddhist festivals observed every year, usually in November (date fixed by lunar calendar). Tengboche, the world's highest monastery located in Solu Khumbu district of Nepal, is the focal point for the celebration of this festival. The main attraction of this festival is the various masked dances of religious significance. In this trek you are given opportunity to observe and attend this highly popular Himalayan festival in Tengboche monastery. We spend three nights at Tengboche for thoroughly witness this festival and back to Lukla via Namche bazaar, considered as the capital of Sherpa land.

Everest panorama Trek

Everest panorama trekking is also known as Everest View trek. It relatively easy and short but still very scenic one. It takes you to introduce Sherpa villages and its culture with great mountain views of World highest and beautiful mountains including Everest, Lhotse, Amadablam, Thamserku, Kwangde etc. This trek starts from Lukla after 35 minutes of scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu. After we get down at Lukla airstrip we trek up to Namche Bazar, the gateway Khumbu region. After one day acclimatization in this Sherpa capital we proceed to Tengboche, a famous Tibetan monastery and final destination of this trek. From here we return back to Lukla. This trek is ideal for those who have less time and still want a view of high mountains of the world including Everest.

Gokyo, Chola - Pass EBC Trek

Gokyo, Chola - Pass EBC Trek

This is one of the most adventurous treks in Everest region. Sometimes it is also known as Everest Circuit trek. It follows the route via high pass of chola at at 5330 meters into the Base Camp of Mount Everest. This trek begins from Lukla. After one day acclimatization in Namche bazaar it follows all the way to Gokyo. We climb Gokyo Ri at Gokyo and then cross Chola Pass and reach Dzongla. After Dzongla ascent we continue towards Gorakshep and climb to Kalapathar (5545m) from where we enjoy an impressive upclose view of Mt. Everest. , Kalapattar and Everest Base Camp. Our return route passes through Tengoche, a place where a famous magnificient monastery located. We take a rest there and savor the incredible scenery enchaning views of Everest, Amadablam,