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Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Dolpo Trekking

Dolpo trekking presents an exposure to the high & remote Himalayan valleys, resembling the Tibetan highlands. The main highlight of Dolpa trekking includes "Shey Phoksundo National Park" which is one of the major National Parks of Nepal. "Shey Phoksundo Lake" is another famous factor of this region. The lake is totally free of aquatic life, which the crystal waters clearly explain. Surrounded by rocks, forests, and snow-capped peaks, the area has been described as one of the World's "Natural Hidden Wonders". The other notable figures seen in Dolpo trek are snowy peaks, ancient and remote villages, rich wildlife, lovely Buddhist monasteries and wonderful lakes. The people of Dolpo area are simple and warm-hearted with enthralling culture and traditions. The cultural traditions of Dolpo are basically linked with Tibetan

Monday, July 16, 2012

Upper Mustang Trekking

Upper Mustang trekking is popularly known as Mustang trekking. Among more trekkers Upper Mustang trekking is also well-known as Lo Manthang Trekking. This is an interesting treking that takes you to unspoiled Tibetan villages situated at the northern border between Nepal and Tibet. Foreigners were restricted to visit Lo Manthang till 1992 AD. Lo Manthang is a small kingdom. Still it has a king. You visit the king’s palace surrounded by gompas and private houses. Upper Mustang Trekking gives you an opportunity to experience unique beauty of Himalayan desert, a strange and unusual landscape.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

Damodar Kunda

Damodar Kunda trekking is one of the holiest lakes of all Hindus as well as Buddhists. The word kunda represents lake. Damodar Kunda is located in Mustang district at mid western Nepal. This area is very close to Nepal Tibet border. Lying at an altitude of 4890 meters, Damodar Kunda carries wonderful natural beauty. The Gandaki River, a major Himalayan river originates from this holy lake. The most of the part of Damodar Kunda trekking lies in rain shadow area. So here you experience unique barren landscape having low vegetation. While trekking you encounter coldness with sandy wind. You start this trekking from Jomsom following the route of Upper Mustang trail. After you get to Lomanthang you acclimatize there for a day. Then you proceed to north east. From Lomanthang it takes three days to arrive Damodar Kunda

Friday, July 13, 2012

Ghorepani poon hill trekking

Ghorepani Poon hill trekking is also known as the small Annapurna Circuit trekking, Poonhill trekking and only as the name of Ghorepani trekking. Ghorepani Poon hill trekking trail is very popular short trekking among trekkers visiting Nepal. The bravura mountain scenery and the beautiful ethnic villages validate the popularity of Ghorepani trekking. This trekking offers the splendid Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m etc. The main attraction of Ghorepani trekking is Poon Hill, situated at an altitude of 3100m, one of the most spectacular mountain spots on earth from here you can enjoy fabulous sunrise over the Himalayas.

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Annapurna Region

Annapurna Region is another most popular trekking region for Nepal travelers. Trekking in this area offers good scenery of both high mountains and lowland villages. This region has also been recognized as one of the world’s best trekking trails according to survey by Modern Maturity (USA). As the name suggests, the centre piece of this place is the range of mountains that includes Annapurna I, the first of the 8000m peaks to be climbed. Also included in this region is another 8000m giant, Dhaulagiri, which is located west of Annapurna I. Between these two mountains lies the valley of the Kali-Gandaki River, the deepest gorge in the world. Views of lush, fertile farmland and stands of undisturbed natural forest, snow covered mountains and encounters with a mixture of many ethnic communities all add up to a diverse range of experiences that makes this area one of the most satisfying trekking destinations in Nepal.The popular trekking routes of this region are Annapurna Circuit,? Jomsom, and Annapurna Base Camp, Sikles, Lamjung, Dhaulagiri, Upper Mustang and around Pokhara. The best time to visit is during spring and autumn

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Everest Three pass

As the trekking trail goes via Sherpa villages, the trekkers can also observe the authentic life style of mountain people. Like other trekking of Everest region this trekking also start from Lukla after 35 minutes mountain flight from Kathmandu. In the early days it follows the route leads to Namche Bazaar, the main junction of all Everest trekkers. From Namche Bazaar it takes the path to Thame village and Lungdhen. The next morning of their arrival in Lungdhen they move to cross first pass Renjola. Crossing Renjola they down to beautiful mountain lake Gokyo. That night they sleep in the mountain lodge nearby Gokyo Lake. Next morning first of all our trekking guide takes them for climbing Gokyo Ri for enchanting views of Mt. Everest and other high mountains, Gokyo lake and glacier. After lunch they catch the path of second adventurous high pass Chola pass. Crossing Chola pass first of all they trek up to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar. Then they trek back for crossing third and last pass Kongmala. After Kongmala pass they take one day rest in Chhukung valley. From next day they follow the route of Namche Bazaar and Lukla. After arrival at Lukla their exciting trekking ends. And next morning they fly back to Kathmandu.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Panorama trekking

Everest Panorama Trekking is also known as Everest View trekking. Some trekkers say Everest Short Trekking to Everest Panorama trekking. As compared to other trekking routes of Everest region, Everest Panorama Trekking is relatively easy and short but still it is very scenic one. It takes you to introduce Sherpa villages and its culture with great views of world’s high mountains including Mount Everest. Everest Panorama Trekking starts from Lukla after half an hour mountain flight from Kathmandu. After you get down at Lukla airstrip you trekking starts to Phakding, the first overnight place, following Dudha Koshi River. Next day you walk through forest of rhododendron and magnolia and arrive to Namche, a bustling bazaar (market), that’s a junction for trekkers. You stay one more extra day at Namche for acclimatization. On that day you hike to Syangboche, one of the major spot for the view of Mt. Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Amadablam, Mount Thamserku, Mount Kwangde etc.