Tilicho lake from khangsar

                                    Tilicho lake from khangsar

    This high, lake filled s addle offers a little used route to jomsom that avoids the thorong la, but the risk of avalanche and frequently bitter weather dampen most notions of taking it for the recreational trekker. Crossing to jomsom this way is really the domain of well- equipped mountaineers. However, it is not such an ordeal for trekkers to reach the lake from khangsar. Check that the lodges and trail options en route are open.

    During the season, while good weather continues, two lodges are open at Tilicho base camp, making an attempt on Tilicho lake feasible for well-acclimatized  trekker  (one very fit trekker did it all in one day from khangsar but normal trekkers should plan three or better four extra days for a return trip from manang.)stay in khangsar to acclimatize and then head to Tilicho base camp passing thare gompa. The high trail to Tilicho can be closed by dangerous landslides. The spectacular lower trail is Tilicho can be closed by dangerous landslides. The spectacular lower trail is hard losse underfoot, unstable and potentially dangerous especially crossing sands where oddly designed pinnacles stand like sentinels. Allow 6-9 hrs for this walk.

   From Tilicho base camp it’s an arduously steep climb much on loose moraine to a chorten (5000m) and on to the viewpoint. Tilicho lake (4920m)16,14ft) is a fabulous spectacle with its deep blue waters, tumbling glaciers and the great fluted icy wall of the glistening grand Barrier. Return to base camp and the next day head back to khangsar and or manang .

        

             

                                 

Bird watching in Nepal

   

                            Bird watching in Nepal

Bird watching in Nepal can be a very rewarding experience for colorful birds live here amid one of the most scenic regions on earth. Bird watching is an activity which requires some energy but little equipment. Binoculars, though, are essential; we tend to choose lightweight varieties due to the Nepalese terrain. Successful Birds watching centers on the principle. Don’t frighten the quarry. This means that one should proceed as quietly and inconspicuously as possible. Numbers of endemic Himalayan laughing thrush’s babbler’s yuhinas and pheasants are quite shy your chances of seeing them increase if you move slowly.

Grebes (podicipedae) are medium sized aquatic birds that ride low in the water. They appear plump with small wings and lobed toes. Most arrive in Nepal in November and depart by late march. Grebes shown are proportionate to grebes only not to pelican or cormorants.      

                             

                 Black necked grebe

 854 – 3050m (2,800-10,000) 46 cm (18) w. scarce on phewa tal and Rara lake. Only half the size of greeted grebe and with comparatively short neck and bill. Larger than little grebe and neck paler. Note slight upturned bill that is thinner than any duck’s A dozen pairs on Rara Lake, Kashmir, Nepal, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

 Pelicans (pelecanidae) are large birds with broad wing spans long heavy beaks and ample throat pouches. Often glide at great height. Shown proportionately smaller than other birds. 

                               

                       White pelican

1372m. (4,500) 180 cm (71) s

Scarce a pair watched for thirty minutes soaring over Kathmanduvalley (J.V coapman 1971). In flight resembles white stork but flies with head deawn in not straight out. May occur anywhere in lowland Nepal,