Nepal, the mythical Shangri-La of the awesome Himalayas.
Trekking in Nepal is the best way to observe the country off the beaten path, along with its topography and life-style, while experiencing a combination of its natural beauty and cultural richness. Himal Reisen offers short and long treks as per the group's interest. Ranging from 4 days to a month, trekking in Nepal means walking uphill, downhill, over ridges, and through villages and valleys in remote areas. While short treks give one a look into the different cultures and fantastic views of the mountains, longer treks bring one much closer to the Himalayan peaks.
Grades of difficulty:
Grade: I - low altitude and easy walking.
Grade: II - mid-range altitude (3,000m-4000m) with some high altitude climbs. It requires good health and physical fitness.
Grade: III - takes you to high altitudes (4000m +) and over mountain passes. Requires a high level of physical fitness.
Grade: IV - is strenuous and requires experience and mountaineering skills. Excellent physical fitness required. Time will be spent at altitudes of over 5,000m.
Annarpuan Region (Trek): What is Annapurna and what to expect in that area? : Annapurna , in the western part of Nepal is as popular as the Everest region for tourists. This trip provides the spectacular panoramic view of the Annapurna Himalaya mountain range, the greenery jungle, (full of uphil l and down hill beautiful mountain,) beautiful little settlements in front of the mountains attracts every one. Machhapuchhre is one of the most famous mountains in the western part of the Himalayas . “Machhapuchhre” means fishtail and comes from two Nepali words Machha (Fish) +Puchhre (Tail). This is a holy mountain in this region. A beautiful lake, Phewatal is situated in Pokhara city and you may take a row boat and spend hours on the lake, you might even see the reflection of Fishtail in the lake Phewatal . Mainly the lower parts of the Annapurna region are settled by Brahamans, Chhetris, and Gurungs. From Kaligandaki Valley to Jomsom is settled mostly by Thakalis. The upper part of this region is settled by Tibetans who migrated from Tibet a long time ago. Kagbeni and Mustang is very beautiful area. Mustang is a kingdom that still has king and Queen living there. Mustang is situated close to the Tibetan border so this area looks exactly like. According to the viewpoint of religion, upper parts of this valley are Buddhist and the lower parts are mixture of Buddhists and Hindus. Except for the Mustang area, the other parts of this region are economy area for tourist comparing to Everest region.
Everest Region Trek (Little note):
All over the world, everyone knows that Mt. Everest is the Top of the World. It lies in northern Nepal in the Himalayan district of Solukhumbu. Solukhumbu is known as the capital of the Sherpas. “Sagarmatha” is the Nepali name for Mt. Everest; the Sherpas and Tibetans call Mt. Everest Chomolungma, which means mother of the goddess. This is one of the most beautiful mountain regions in the world. This region gives the finest and most magnificent view of the mountains. From the religious viewpoint, Solukhumbu has a mixture of Buddhists and Hindus. Sherpas follow the Buddhist religion so normally every Sherpa village has a monastery. In Nepal, the Sherpas have beautiful settlements in front of mountains which are very beautiful and their culture and religions makes more beauty in their country side. At present the main entrance for Everest is Lukla where a small airport is available. It takes about 37 minutes to fly to Lukla from Kathmandu. This flight is very scenic and beautiful. To enter to the Everest region the National Park fee is $13 which is payable in local money (Rupees 1000). This price will be included in the trip price.Makalu Trek :A Highlight
Utterly marvelous, still very untouched and an irregular trekking area of Makalu region is very close to the Everest region. Because of Arun River, it is known as Arun Valley too. The Arun Valley is an unimaginable area and it is famous for both the culture and nature. This area is a naturalist's paradise and it is teeming with many precious plants, animals and Mt. Makalu (8475m.) birds and is a significant part of the Himalayan environment and ecosystem.
People living in this remote place depend on cattle herds, farming and small - time trade. The number of population is 32000. Various castes and ethnic groups from this population, they are: Sherpa in the higher elevation, Gurung, Tamang, Magar, Newar, Brahmins, Chhetris and the others in the rest, The tour to those places have many attractions because of the cultural reasons too. Grade : Introductory/Moderate On These treks are similar to the introductory treks but with occasional higher altitude selections. Type : Camping Full board, enough trekking crew, tents Duration : 22 days (17 days trekking) Activities : Trekking, camping, sightseeing, Best time to go : September through to April Departure dates : by arrangement Minimum group size : 5 Maximum group size : 15 Trek Begin : by arrangement   Program Itinerary (Short)
Days 01 : Trip commences in Kathmandu, introductions and formalities (1336m)
Days 02 : Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Days 03 : Fly to Tumlingtar (937m)
Days 04 : Bhote Bas (1700m)
Days 05 : Num (2722m)
Days 06 : Tashi Goam
Days 07 : Kauma (2600m)
Days 08 : Mumbuk (3800m)
Days 09 : Riphuk Kharka (5000m)
Days 10 : Mure (4407m)
Days 11 : Makalu Base Camp (5400m)
Days 12 : Rest day - with short treks
Days 13 : Jarkhark
Days 14 : Yangri Khare (2600m)
Days 15 : Keke-la (3100m)
Days 16 : Tashi Goam
Days 17 : Mure
Days 18 : Bhote Bas (1700m)
Days 19 : Tumlingtar (937m)
Days 20 : Fly to Kathmandu
Days 21 : Day in Kathmandu -optional sightseeing/shopping
Days 22 : Trip concludes in Kathmandu
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 Cost Included :-
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (as per itinerary, 3 star rating standard, B&B, twin share basis), airport transfers, full compliment of trekking crew, all meals while on trek (except alternative by choice), all necessary camping gear (including sleeping bag, down jacket), overland transportation, National Park Fees, trekking crew insurance, emergency first aid kit.
Additional Cost :-
Extra hotel expenses, single room supplement where requested, any personal expenses (bottled soft drinks, telephone charges, video/camera fees, etc.), domestic and international airfares, medical costs (except medical attention given by trek leader), rescue charges, tips for crew, Visas and visa extension costs, lunch and evening meals while in Kathmandu (except Namaste meal on first night)
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| Tourists getting involved in Annapurna trekking region |
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| The Light of Asia Lord Gautam Buddha 's birthplace : Lumbini |
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| The Mount Everest Base Camp |
- Peaks opened for Trekking
- Trekking agencies in Nepal
- Trekking guides in Nepal
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