Dudh Kund Trek (14)
This new and unique trek has been designed to provide an insiders look at the high mountains and remote Solu region. Though less high and famous than the neighbouring Khumbu it is likewise inhabitant by the friendly Sherpa peoples. Dudh Kunda Lake is located at the foot ofthe Number Himal, locally known as Shorong Yul Lha, " Protector of Solu". From Kathmandu we drive to Jiri and for two days we follow the Jiri-Lukla route before completely new route through forested ridges and sparsely inhabitant area. From day six we trek through high pastures, pine and rhododendron forests without the permanent settlement. Rather than retracing our footsteps in return, we descend towards Khumbu region for ending in Lukla.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu ti Jiri
Day 02: Trek from Jiri to Deurali
Day 03: Trek from Deurali to Serdingma
Day 04: Trek from Serdingma to Kayama
Day 05: Trek from Kayama to Chorma
Day 06: Trek from Chorma to Lakhoma Kharka
Day 07: Trek from Lakhoma Kharka to Chatharam Kharka
Day 08: Trek from Chatharam Kharka to Sasarbeni
Day 09: Trek from Sasarbeni to Dudh Kunda
Day 10: Exploration and back to Dudh Kunda
Day 11: Trek from Dudh Kunda to Thanga
Day 12: Trek from Thanga to Tate
Day 13: Trek from Tate to Lukla
Day 14: Flight back from Lukla to Kathmandu
Tamang Heritage Trek (12)
The Langtang valley is called " the valley of the glaciers". This is a superb introduction to trekking in Nepal among some of the most beautiful scenery in the whole country, with rich tamang culture. Here, mountains rise shinning towards the sky. The valleys offers pine forest, swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow-capped peaks, grassy downs with daises and wild primula. There are still bears, leopards, red pandas amd musk deer. In Mearch and April the Rhododendron forests have species of trees, birds and butterflies. while trekking you can discover the rough history of the Tibetain ancestors. They dress colorful and their houses are adorned with beautiful woodcarvings. The views of the Himalayan snow capped mountains will be unfrorgettabe.
Many years ago Nepal, fought with Tibet for salt and some of the biggest areas where this war took place is in the Langtang Region of Nepal, wherein lies the third most popular trekking trail in Nepal. This area is connected to Tibet and the trails in this region were used by traders from Tibet bartering in Salt and mountain goats for meat (changra) with foodstuffs from the south. Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs.The people of this region are mostly Tibetans who came from Kerung in Tibet across the border and settled in Nepal. Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture, costumes, local Syabru dances make the exposure to this culture very unique. The culture is virtually untouched.
There is a view point at Goljung Pass, from where views of Langtang and Kerung (Tibet) can be awe inspiring. Visitors will get an opportunity to observe Syabru, Mane and other local dances at Goljung and Gatlang VDCs. The villages also sell exclusive handicraft items like traditional caps, mufflers and other items. Tourists can enjoy hot bath in the healing hot-water spring at Tatopani before reaching Nagthali, where the stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi (1450m)
Day 02: Trek from Syabru Bensi to Gatlang (2240m)
Day 03: Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2840m)
Day 04: Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (3300m)
Day 05: Trek from Thuman to Briddim (3900m)
Day 06: Trek from Briddim to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 07: Trek from Lama Hotel to Langtang (3541m)
Day 08: Trek from Langtang to Kyanjin Gomba (3900m)
Day 09: Rest at Kyanjin Gomba and hike to Lang Sisa Kharka
Day 10 Trek back from Kyanjin Gompa to Lama Hotel (2480m) Day 11: Trek back from Lama Hotel to Syabru Bensi (1450m) Day 12: Drive back from Syabru Bensi to Kathmandu
Panchase Trek (9)
Panchase Trekking in the world have such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is a rare combination of long arrays of snow-capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, Tibetan monasteries, hot-springs, and picturesque villages, inhabited by simple and friendly ethnic people. Being one of the best trekking route offering unique mountains view this trek is less visited by western people so virgin culture & real way of living can be experience trekking in this route with panoramic views of over 8000 meter high Mt. Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri. The trekking to Panchase commences from the lakeside town of Pokhara traveling south west before looping into the main Annapurna trekking region. We eventually arrive at Ghandruk the largest Gurung village in the region and the Center of the Annapurna Area Conservation Project. We rest up for a day to explore this ornate Gurung village which provides some serious views of the mountains. The trek to Panchase hill is new destination for those who are looking for something different, less touristy and easy for walking. It is an ideal trip for those who have a short time and like to combine cultural sites of that region.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.
Day 02: Trek from Pokhara to Bhumdi (1520m)
Day 03: Trek from Bhumdi to Panchase Bhanjyang
Day 04: Trek from Panchase Bhanjyang to Chitre
Day 05: Trek from Chitre to Birethanti (1025m)
Day 06: Trek from Birethanti to Ghandruk (1940m)
Day 08: Trek from Pothana- Phedi and drive to Pokhara (820m)
Day 09: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
Nar-Phu Valley Trek (23)
Open to the visitors only in 2003 this trek takes you to the remote Nar phu valley inhabited by Nepalese Tibetans and we need special permit from government as this Narphu village .Visited by very few trekkers this exotic land offers medieval Tibetan culture in undisturbed form, dramatic mountain views and great alpine scenery in a Tibet-like flavour. The trail starts over the Marshysangdi river to the steep portals of the Nar Phu valley that opens up to a use expanse of high snow peaks, ancient villages and high altitude grazing settlements. This amazing trek is for those real adventurers in search of real Shangrilla and do not mind crossing through Challenging high passes like Masokanto La (5099m), Kangla pass (5200m) & Tilicho Pass (5230m). We start this trek after driving almost whole day from Kathmandu to Besishar. From here we follow Pupular Annapurna Circuit route until Koto and then we take off the beatan route until we get Nar Phu. We explore the interesting Nar Phu valley which has about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock,unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood. There are three Buddhist monasteries dedicated to Nyingmapa sect. Nar Phu & Thoche valley is the closest area that pre Budhist tradition, culture and rituals are still in tact. The trek passes through Meta, Phugaun, Chako, Kang La, Manang, Tilicho Lake finally ends in Jomsom from where we fly back to Pokhara. Since, Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) recently extended its network to include Nar and Phu Valley , it is preparing a suitable tourism development plan at the request of the government for undiscovered valley.
Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar and trek to Khudi (790m)
Day 22: Flight from Jomsom to Pokhara.
Day 23: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
I had the pleasure last January of having the most wonderful trekking guide around Kathmandu and then the Annapurna circuit. Rajandra Khandal was not only knowledgeable about Nepalese history and trails, he was also patient, efficient, very smart and witty, spoke excellent English and always seemed to have a good rapport with whoever we encountered, both local Nepalese and tourists. He was an extremely strong guide who carried some of my belongings along with his own, and never appeared tired, always as energetic and agile as a mountain goat. I remember one instance where we did a steep climb, and I as usual was moving very slowly. When we reacched the top of the mountain I realized I did not have my money pouch, and had probably dropped it way back on the trail where we had stopped. As soon as I told him he was off, running down the mountain at top speed. I watched him reach the bottom and take off like lightning down the trail. We had passed a group of boys walking in the direction of where I had dropped my pouch, and of course, if they found it that would be the end of that. But he reached the pouch before the boys, and came running back down the trail and up the mountain in 15 minutes, the same steep climb that had taken me much longer!! He arrived smiling and happy that he had suceeded. I was very, very grateful, and impressed!!! He was always good natured and hapy!! After that I let him carry my money. At the end of the trek I found out how frugal he had been, and that he had negotiated lodgings so skillfully that he had save me quite a lot of money. We remain good friends and I look forward to the time when I can return to Nepal and trek again with this wonderful young man. If you are planning to visit Nepal, don't miss the chance to trek with Raj, it will be nothing short of a great experience!!Peggy Cabbab.
I would highly recommend Raj as a guide of Nepal. He is truly an amazing young man, with exceptional customer service skills. I met Raj on my very first day in Nepal, and he took such good care of me. He guided me around the most common sites of Kathmandu. He not only physically showed me these places, he had so much knowledge about each and every place we visited, which was really informative. Raj and I had a lot of great conversations during the few days he was guiding me, and introduced me to the beautiful Nepal. Nepal is a place I will forever hold in my heart, and Raj has become a dear friend, whose kindness and friendship will remain with me always. Raj will show you beautiful sights of his home country, and will do so with such a passion for life! He is an amazing person, and does a fantastic job with guiding people. Rebecca NZ.
