Trekking grades

For many of our treks, you can choose between staying in tea-houses or camping. A tea-house is a local run guest house, but standards vary enormously. In popular areas such as Annapurna, tea houses are more like hotels, with hot water, Western food and private rooms, whereas in more remote areas, they are far simpler and more authentically Nepali. Tea-house trekking is less expensive than camping, and is suitable for small groups. With large groups, irrespective of the area, it is more practical to camp. A team of guides, porters and cooks mean you trek in comfort and provides international-style food of a high standard.

Grade 1

For trekkers with no previous experience, we offer a diverse range of easy treks. By easy, we mean that the trek involves no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes, takes usually no more than a week and is suitable for anyone. However, you should not think that loss of height means loss of interest; while our more challenging treks get you closer to a small number of mountain ranges, lower altitude treks often provide colourful horizons of a whole series of ranges. High or low, mountain villages reachable only by several days walk from the road brim with character.

The Ghorepani and Jomsom treks follow well-trodden trails. The tea-houses along these routes offer hot water and Western-style food. Of course, these treks are not popular without reason and you will find the terrain and views superb. If the idea of tea-house trekking appeals to you, but you would prefer to escape from the crowds, then the Helambu trek could be your ideal choice. You trek up to within sight of enormous snowy mountains, and then wind at a leisurely pace through a spectacular green valley. The tea-houses are simpler here, but you will benefit from the peace of the unspoilt villages and the friendly welcome of your hosts. To really get away from it all, try the Shivapuri trek, Siklis trek or the Royal Trek. Whilst you will still pass through many remote villages, these regions are so unspoilt as to have no tea-houses, and you will need to camp. Again, the range of mountains you can view on these treks is superb.

Grade 2

Grade 2 treks are more challenging than Grade 1, and are suitable for any walker looking for something a little more energetic. They are longer (10-20 days,) involve more walking up and down and climb to higher altitudes, where you will be rewarded with close-up views of big mountains. For a well-trodden route with good tea-house facilities, you could choose the Annapurna Base Camp trek, which gets you close to glaciers and affords spectacular mountain views. For something a little more remote, but still  with the option of simple tea-houses, try a trek in the beautiful Langtang region. From the Langtang Base Camp, you have the additional option of scaling a trekking peak. For a moderate trek out in the wilds, Ganesh Himal would be a good choice. With only 100 visitors a year to this region, the local cultural traditions are still very much intact. On this trek, you cross the high Singla Pass (4600m.) The Rara trek is similarly remote and is a good option for the summer season as rainfall is low. As tourists  are relatively unknown in these last two regions, you need to camp.

Grade 3

Grade 3 treks should only be undertaken by those with some previous mountain walking experience. They ascend to altitudes of up to 5500m and involve some steep climbing, although it is never necessary to use ropes. Treks at this level can he arranged for periods of 7-21 days. For a popular and spectacular trek, with the possibility of staying in well-developed tea houses, the Annapurna Circuit is a good choice. A gradual ascent through a green river valley will lead you up to a number of high passes, where you will reach the altitude of 5416m. This trek will give you a close insight into Tibetan culture. Another understandably popular trek, with good tea house facilities, is the Everest Base Camp. The goal of this trek speaks for itself, but in achieving it, you cross a glacier, see Mt Everest and a whole variety of soaring peaks and experience the rich Sherpa culture. For a real adventure in wild and restricted areas, that see less than 300 visitors per year, you could trek in Mustang or to Makalu Base Camp. The Makalu trek traverses many high passes before reaching the Base Camp at 5000m. The Tibetan plateau of Mustang is a wild, treeless desert. The last two treks are possible only if you camp.

Grade 4

Grade 4 treks are only for real adventurers. They involve steep ascents to high altitudes with the possibility of some rope limbing. You’ll need stamina to complete one of these treks, as it can take 20-28 days to journey to the heart of the wildernesses that they cross. All are camping expeditions.

The exception is the Simikot trek, which is very remote with a truly undeveloped culture (quite a shock.) This can be accomplished in a shorter time (7-14 days.) However, you can also use the little-visited Simikot as the starting point for a trip to Mount Kailash (20 days.) A trek through the isolated Dolpo region is one of the few good possibilities for the summer months, as the area gets little rain. Manaslu, like Annapurna, is a circuit trek and passes through Tibetan villages in a little-visited, restricted area. A trip to Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world, will take you into the remote far east region of Nepal. Here, Sherpa, Rai and Limbu culture happily co-exist. If you want the ultimate challenge, the Dhaulagiri trek is the most difficult of our featured treks. This wild trek involves challenging trekking on rough high terrain, perhaps with a ropes pitch or two.

HELAMBU

With a diverse range of brilliant green valleys, misty rhododendron forests and distant horizons of snowy peaks, Helambu is the ideal short trek. There are simple tea houses along this route, yet the area remains relatively unspoilt by tourism. You will experience the Yolmo culture of high mountain villages, marvel at vistas of lonely high mountains and watch enthralled as the farmers toil in the fields using hand-made tools and teams of water-buffalo.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Sundarijal (drive) - Chisopani
Day 04 Chisopani - Gul Bhanjyang
Day 05 Gul Bhanjyang - Thare Pati
Day 06 Thare Pati - Melamchi
Day 07 Melamchi - Tarkeghyang
Day 08 Tarkeghyang - Shermathang
Day 09 Shermathang - Melamchi Pul and drive to Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Teahouse Trek: 245
Camping trek: 335

We will offer special cost for the bigger size of group for all the treks

SHIVAPURI TREK

Few people trek around the Kathmandu valley. Yet it offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion, together with the picturesque daily toil in the fields of its inhabitants. The valley rim lies between 1800 and 2800m and in spring offers early flowering rhododendrons. In autumn and winter there are wonderful mountain vistas which can, from certain view-points, stretch from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive  to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Shivapuri
Day 04 Shivapuri - Dhap
Day 05 Dhap - Nagarkot
Day 06 Nagarkot - Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 215

GHOREPANI TREK

For those with only a few days to spare, the Ghorepanitrek is a colourful short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalising glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Pokhara: Drive by tourist bus or fly. If you take flight US$ 61 one way
Day 04 Pokhara - Birethanti (45 min drive) - Ulleri
Day 05 Ulleri - Ghorepani
Day 06 Ghorepani - Tadapani
Day 07 Tadapani - Ghandrung
Day 08 Ghandrung - Birethanti - drive by car to Pokhara
Day 09 Pokhara - Kathmandu: Drive or fly. If you take flight US $ 61

Cost Per person in US $ Teahouse Trek: 245
Camping trek: 335

THE ROYAL TREK

Whilst you will still pass through many remote villages, these regions are so unspoilt as to have no tea-houses, and you will need to camp. Again, the range of mountains you can view on these treks is superb.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the                airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements.               O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Pokhara - Kalikathan
Day 04 Kalikathan - Shaklung
Day 05 Shaklung - Chisopani
Day 06 Chisopani - Pokhara
Day 07 Pokhara - Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 250

JOMSOM TREK

This popular trek offers excellent hotel facilities, if you are keen to hold on to your home comforts. Never rising above 3000m, the trek furthermore presents few altitude problems. Nevertheless, you are rewarded with some spectacular and unusual views of the high Annapurnas.

Day   01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day   02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03 Kathmandu - Pokhara drive by tourist bus or fly. If you take flight US $ 61
Day   04 Pokhara - Jomsom - Marpha
Day   05 Marpha - Kalopani
Day   06 Kalopani - Tatopani
Day   07 Tatopani - Ghorepani
Day   08 Ghorepani - Ghandrung
Day   09 Ghandrung - Dhampus
Day   10 Dhampus - Phedi - Pokhara
Day   11 Pokhara - Kathmandu drive or fly. If you take flight US $ 61

ALSO WE CAN DO THIS TREK IN OPOSIT WAY

Cost Per person in US$ Teahouse Trek: 369
Camping trek: 540

SIKLIS TREK

Rough and wild, this trek cuts through less travelled country south of Annapurna II & Lamjung Himal massif. It boasts good mountain views and the local people are unaccustomed to trekkers. It is a spectacular short trek and traverses a variety of terrain from low land villages and rice terraces up to Nepal's largest Gurung (Gurkha) village (3000m,) as well as blooming forests of rhododendron in the spring.

Day   01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day   02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03 Drive to Pokhara by tourist bus.If you take flight US $ 61 extra.
Day   04 Pokhara to Kalikasthan
Day   05 Kalikasthan to Lamachaur (near Thak)
Day   06 Lamachaur to Siklis
Day   07 Explore around (optional trip: can be climbed unnamed peak)
Day   08 and 7 Chipli - to Ghale Gaon
Day   09 Ghale Gaon to Pokhara
Day   10 Pokhara to Kathmandu If you take a flight US $ 61 extra.

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 375

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

For a short trek with few altitude problems, the Annapurna region provides you with unparalleled access to spectacular horizons of snowy peaks, so high that you'll find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views for which the trek is famous, the trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny local villages.

Day   01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive                  to hotel.
Day   02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03 Kathmandu-Pokhara drive by tourist bus or fly. If you take a flight
               US $   61 extra
Day   04 Pokhara - Birethanti - Ulleri
Day   05 Ulleri - Ghorepani
Day   06 Ghorepani - Tadapani
Day   07 Acclimatization day ( DAY HIKE WILL BE ORGANIZE FOR BIRD WATCHING)
Day   08 Tadapani - Chhomrung
Day   09 Chhomrung -Himalayan Hotel
Day   10 Annapurna South Glacier Basin
Day   11 Annapurna South Base Camp Visit
Day   12 Annapurna South Base Camp- Dovan
Day   13 Dovan - Modi Khola
Day   14 Modi Khola - Dhampus
Day   15 Dhampus - Pokhara
Day   16 Drive Pokhara - Kathmandu. If you take flight US $ 61 extra.

Cost Per person in US $ Teahouse Trek: 419
Camping trek: 579

GANESH HIMAL TREK

Between Kathmandu and Pokhara are three major groups of peaks: Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Manaslu and Himal Chuli and the large Annapurna Himal. This trek is ideal for those wanting to escape from the more popular regions of Annapurna and Everest. It is famous for unspoilt Tamang culture, spectacular views of mountains and colourful rhododendron forest. It also begins conveniently close to Kathmandu.

Day   01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the                  airport. Drive to hotel.
Day   02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03 Drive to Trishuli - Salangkhu Khola
Day   04 Salangkhu Khola - Balche Village
Day   05 Balche-Village - Gonga
Day   06 Acclimatization rest at Gonga
Day   07 Gonga - Cross over sing La and down to Kharka
Day   08 Singla - Serthung Village
Day   09 Serthung Village - Laba
Day   10 Laba - Mongeythanti
Day   11 Mongeythanti - Dumchet village
Day   12 Dumchet village - Budigandak
Day   13 Budigandaki- Aroghat Bazaar
Day   14 Arughat Bazaar - Khanchowk Danra
Day   15 Khanchowk Danra - Gorkha
Day   16 Gorkha - Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 569

RARA TREK

Jumla and Rara lie in the remote Karnali zone in the north-west of Nepal. The region is made-up of long ridges covered with temperate forests and alpine pastures enclosing high valleys. Summer rainfall is low, but winter snow can be heavy and persistent. Since the region is fairly high and free from monsoon thunder-storms, the summer season is ideal for trekking. Winters are cold, but in the autumn season, trekking is rewarded with a profusion of alpine flowers.

Day   01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day   02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03 Kathmandu - Nepalgunj fly.
Day   04 Nepalgunj - Jumla (fly)
Day   05 Jumla - Danphe Langa
Day   06 Danphe Langa - Chautha
Day   07 Chautha - Dhotu
Day  08 Dhotu - Rara lake (3040m.)  It is a short, pleasant trek with fine views to the north. From Dhotu, we                 traverse a steep north-facing slope and cross a series of fields down to a small stream. Crossing the                 bridge,   we climb up to the hamlet of Jhari (2500m.) From Jhari, we climb steadily up a ridge to a low                 saddle, from  which there are fine views of the beautiful Rara Lake. From here, it is a pleasant descent to                 the meadows on the south side of the lake. The former village site of Rara (3040m.) is two hours walk                 along the western bank of the lake. Designated a National Park in 1975, Rara boasts an abundance of                 wildlife, including aquatic birds and rich forest around its large lake at a height of 2980 meters. This is an                 ideal place to relax for a day or two.
Day  09 Rara Lake: Rest and explore Rara Lake.
Day  10 Rara - Ghorasain
Day  11 Ghorasain - Sinja
Day  12 Sinja - Jaljala
Day  13 Chere Chaur - Jumla
Day  14 Jumla Nepalgunj - Kathmandu fly.

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 886

LANGTANG TREK

Day   01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive                to hotel.
Day   02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day   03 Kathmandu - Dhunche
Day   04 Dhunche - Syabru
Day   05 Syabru - Lama Hotel
Day   06 Lama Hotel - Langtang Valley
Day   07 Langtang valley to Kyangjin Gompa
Day   08 Kyangjin Gompa An excellent look-out can be reached by climbing the slopes immediately behind the                  Kyangjin. The majestic 7200m Langtang  Lirung rises above the glaciers. A visit to Cheese factory                 cmpletes the day. It is really a good experience to try a climb to Tsergo Ri (5033m.)
Day  09 Kyangjin - Ghora Tabela
Day  10 Ghora Tabela to Syabru
Day  11 Syabru - Sing Gompa
Day  12 Sing Gompa - Gosainkunda We follow a rugged trail with dramatic views; to the west lie Himal Chuli                 (7893m.,) Manaslu (8156m,) and Ganesh Himal (7406m.) On a clear day even the Annapurna range can
              be seen rising up behind and to the north across the valley is Langtang Lirung. We pass a few huts in
              the high pasture of Laurebina, cross a small ridge and have our first views of the holy lakes. There are                 about a dozen lakes in the Gosainkunda Basin, the main three being Saraswatikund, Bharab Kunda and                 Gosainkunda. According to legend, Gosainkunda was created by Shiva when he pierced a glacier with his                 trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after having swallowed a poison that threatened to destroy the                 world.
Day 13 Gosainkunda - Thare Pati
Day 14 Thare Pati - Gul Bhanjyang
Day 15 Gul Bhanjyang - Chisopani
Day 16 Chisopani - Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 559
Teahouse Trek: 419

ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT TREK

Few places in he worlds 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 local people. This three-week trek takes you far away from the road, into the heart of the high mountains.

Day  01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day  02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day  03 Kathmandu - Besi Sahar (6 hour drive by jeep.)
Day  04 Beshishar - Bahundanda
Day  05 Bahundanda - Chamje
Day  06 Chamje - Bagarchhap
Day  07 Bagarchhap - Chame
Day  08 Chame - Pisang .
Day  09 Pisang - Manang
Day  10 Acclimatizationa at Manang
Day  11 Manang - Latdar
Day  12 Latdar - Thorung Phedi
Day  13 Thorung Phedi - Muktinath  We ascend steeply to a 4590m, then along an undulating trail to the flat top
              of Thorung La (5416m.) From here there are views of the Annapurna range to the south and Mukut Himal                bordering Dolpo to the West. The trail descends steeply over glacial moraine, which gives way to grassy                meadows before we reach Muktinath. This is one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus. Holy                water flows from the 108 carved spouts surrounding the Vishnu temple in a grove of poplars. Muktinath is                also home to many ethnic Tibetans and holy Buddhists, who come here for the temple in which fire                miraculously burns in a stream of water inside a small but very holy temple.
Day 14 Muktinath - Jomsom
Day 15 Jomsom -Kalopani
Day 16 Kalopani - Tatopani
Day 17 Tatopani - Ghorepani
Day 16 Ghorepani - Ghandrung
Day 18 Ghandrung - Dhampus
Day 19 Dhampus - Phedi - Pokhara
Day 20 Pokhara - Kathmandu. If you take flight US $ 61 extra.

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 949
Teahouse trek: 569

MANASLU TREK

Pristine mountain views, rich culture and genuine adventure sum up the trek experience around the 8156m Manaslu. Opened in 1992, this area offers a combination of rich culture heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. Beginning in Gorkha, home of the celebrated Gorkha soldiers, visit the ancient palace of King Prithivi Narayan Shah. Soon after civilisation fades and we pass though ancient villages, observing the simple agricultural habits of its people. Then we ascend the Gandaki River valley, fed by innumerable rivers and waterfalls, offering the chance of a plunge into some bathing pools. From here, the strenuous section begins and yaks begin to outnumber people in the rocky landscape. In Samagoan (3450m) we visit the glacial green lake of Birendra, before crossing into mystic Samdo, a mere 15km from the Tibetan border. Here Tibetan monks inhabit sacred monasteries and combined with the views of Tibetan plateau against stark white Himalayas makes this is a truly spiritual place. Continuing, more monasteries await in Larkya Bazaar, along with the biggest challenge - crossing Larkya La (pass.) This 5213m snow-covered pass demands the utmost respect. Snow-covered peaks over 6500m tower above as we cross. The descent, once off the snow takes us through alpine then tropical areas, bursting with ferns, bamboo, pine trees, waterfalls and aqua-blue green lakes laced with cotton-white beaches. Finally, Manaslu will disappear as we descend to Beshishar (832m.) This 3 week excursion will leave you with a sense of peace and respect for the people of Nepal and its cological wonders.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Kathmandu Sightseeing 1/2 Day sightseeing to Monkeys Temple and trekking permit arrangements. O/N                in Kathmandu.
Day 03 Kathmandu -Gorkha
Day 04 Gorkha - Khanchok
Day 05 Khanchok - Arughat
Day 06 to 09 Arughat - Jagat
Day 10 Jagat - Nyak
Day 11 Nyak - Gap
Day 12 Gap - Cho
Day 13 to 15 Cho - Sama Gompa Explore around Manaslu Base Camp               and Sama Village
Day 16 Manasalu Base Camp - Yak Kharka
Day 17 Yak Kharka - Bimdakothi
Day 18 Bimdakothi - Tilje
Day 19 Tilje - Chamje
Day 20 Chamje - Naya Gaon
Day 21 Naya Gaon - Beshishar
Day 22 Beshishar - Kathmandu (Drive)

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 1399

EVEREST TREK

With eight of the worlds ten highest peaks, Nepal is loaded with spectacular mountains vistas. The Everest trek is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world’s highest mountain but also for its friendly Sherpa people, picturesque villages, great variety of cultures and traditions, colourful festivals and monasteries. The Sagarmatha National Park is rich with flora and fauna, but the existence of the yeti remains a mystery.

Option 01

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Jiri drive 10 hrs by bus. (If you take car US $ 80)
Day 04 Jiri - Deorali
Day 05 Deorali - Sete
Day 06 Sete - Junbesi
Day 07 Junbesi - Nuntala
Day 08 Nuntala - Khari Khola
Day 09 Khari Khola - Puiyan
Day 10 Puiyan - Phakding
Day 11 Phakding - Namche
Day 12 Namche (Acclimatization day)
Day 13 Namche - Tengboche
Day 14 Tengboche - Dingboche
Day 15 Dingboche - Lobuche
Day 16 Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar - Lobuche
Days 17-20 Lobuche - Tengboche -Monjo - Lukla
Day 21 Lukla - Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 983
Teahouse trek: 683

Option 2

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu -Lukla (fly) - Phakding
Day 04 Phakding - Namche
Day 05/6 Acclimatization day * One acclimatization day can be used for spare day.
Day 07 Namche - Tengboche
Day 08 Tengboche - Dingboche
Day 09 Dingboche (Acclimatization day)
Day 10 Dingboche - Lobuche
Day 11 Lobuche - Gorak Shep - Kala Pattar - Lobuche
Day 12 Lobuche - Pangboche
Day 13 Pangboche - Khumjung
Day 14 Khumjung - Phakding
Day 15 Phakding - Lukla
Day 16 Lukla - Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 875
Teahouse trek: 596

Option 3

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu -Lukla (fly) - Phakding
Day 04 Phakding - Namche
Day 05 Namche (Acclimatization day)
Day 06 Namche - Tengboche
Day 07 Tengboche - Khumjung
Day 08 Khumjung - Thame
Day 09 Thame - Jorsale
Day 10 Jorsale - Lukla
Day 11 Lukla - Kathmandu by plane.

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 676
Teahouse trek: 516

MUSTANG TREK

Mustang was only opened to trekkers in 1991. The Department of Immigration issues only a small number of special permits, to protect the local Tibetan traditions from outside influence as well as to protect the environment. This semi-autonomous, heavily Tibetan influenced region was described by Tilman as "fascinatingly ugly country, the more fascinating for being so little known." Indeed, the trek to Lo Manthang is through an almost treeless barren landscape, along a steeply undulating rocky trail, from which there are panoramic views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and a range of other soaring peaks.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Pokhara by tourist bus. If you fly to Pokhara US $ 61
Day 04 Pokhara - Jomsom - Kagbeni
Day 05 Kagbeni - Chele
Day 06 Chele - Geling
Day 07 Geling - Charang
Day 08 Charang - Lo Manthang
Day 09 Lo Manthang
Day 10 Lo Manthang
Day 11 Lo Manthang - Ghami via Gekar
Day 12 Ghami - Samar
Day 13 - 14 Samar - Kagbeni - Jomsom
Day 15 Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu fly.

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 1996

MAKALU BASE CAMP TREK

This region is blessed with an incredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. Due to its isolation and lack of teahouses in  this area still receives few trekkers. Sherpas, Rais, Limbus are main habitants in this region.
Walking north up the Arun river to Seduwa and Num , then crossing Barun La (4110m) into the upper Barun
Khola Valley for a close look at Mt.  Makalu (8463m). You can oput together even wilder trek by crossing Sherpani-Col and West-col into the upper Hongu Valley. The second part of the trek is very difficult and almost impossible without previous experiences.

Day        01 Kathmandu to Tumlinngtar fly - Kahandbari
Day        02 Kahndwari - Chichira
Day        03 Chichira - Num
Day        04 Num - Navagoan
Day        05 Navagoan - Tashigoan
Day        06 Tashigoan - Khonpma
Day       7/8 Khonpma - Mumbuk
Day     9/10 Mumbuk - Nehe Kharka
Day   11/12 Arrive Makalu Base camp
Day        13 Exlpore around Makalu Base Camp
Day   14/20 Teturn trek to Tumlingtar.
Day        21 Fly to Kathmandu.

Cost: US $ 970 Per Person

This region is new territory for trekkers. Trekking off the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. From the near tropical Pokhara valley, steep slopes climb to snowcapped Himalayan giants. Dhaulagiri 1, the seventh tallest peak in the world, towers high above the well-trekked Muktinath pilgrim trail up the Kali Gandaki valley. The vast massif screens the hidden land of Dolpo to its north west. Following the rivers upstream, ferns and forests of oak and other deciduous trees and juniper are interesting. Mountain sides of rhododendron blaze with colour in the spring, and other flowers are abundant on the trail. Even on high mountain passes above the tree line, tiny alpine flowers can be found dotting the windswept ground.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 01 Kathmandu - Pokhara Kathmandu - Pokhara fly and drive to Baglung.
Day 02 Pokhara - Maldhunga
Day 03 Maldhunga - Darbang
Day 04 Darbang - Takum
Day 05 Takum - Muri
Day 06 Muri - Bagar
Day 07 Bagar - Dovan
Day 08 Dovan - Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)
Day 09 Upper Vungini (Italian Base Camp)
Day 10 Upper Vugini (Italian Base Camp) - Glacier Camp
Day 11 Glacier Camp - Dhaulagiri Base Camp I Day 12 Dhaulagiri Base Camp - French Col - Hidden Valley               Getting off the glacier above the base camp often requires a rope, but once over the steep moraine walls                we are in safer and more gentle country. After a breathless climb to the top of French Col (5300m,) the                views of Hidden Valley open out. The broad valley is reminiscent of Tibet and Ladakh and so are the                temperatures, at least -20ºC at night.
Day 13 Hidden Valley camp 5000m A rest day to admire the surrounding peaks and perhaps do some exploring. Day 14 Hidden Valley - Yak Kharka After climbing over the 5200m Dhampus Pass, we traverse avalanche-prone                slopes and then descend steeply to Yak Kharka.
Day 15 Yak Kharka - Marpha
Day 16 Marpha - Ghasa
Day 17 Ghasa - Tatopani
Day 18 Ghorepani - Tadapani
Day 19 Tadapani - Ghandrung
Day 20 Ghandrung - Birethanti
Day 21 Pokhara -Kathmandu

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 999

DOLPO TREK

Dolpo is located inside the Shey- Phoksumdo National Park of mid- western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau. Dolpo remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal: time has stood still here for centuries as the inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and trade the way they have done since time immemorial. The ecosystem encompasses a wild and wonderful variety of plants and wildlife, including the blue sheep and snow leopard. A trek through Dolpo is an experience not easily forgotten.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu - Nepalgunj (fly)
Day 04 Nepalgunj - Jumla - Ghotichour
Day 05 Ghotichaur - Napukhona (3000m)
Day 06 Napakuna - Chaurikot (3000 m)
Day 07 Chaurikot - Veri river Side
Day 08 Veri River Side - Garpung Khola
Day 09 We start the trek following the river upstream. We finally cross the river by a small wooden bridge over              huge rocks. This is Impeyan Pheasant (the colourful national bird of Nepal) country and just above us is               the Kagmara peak(5880m)
Day 10 We follow the Garpung Khola. The trail becomes steeper and we come to a rocky area. The Himalayan              mouse-hare can be spotted here.
Day 11 Kagmara La The climb is strenuous until we reach the Kagmara La (pass) at an altitude of 5115m. We               descend, following the river and camp on a grassy spot.
Day 12 Pungmo (3050 m.)
Day 13 Pungmo - Phoksumdo Lake (3600m)
Day 14 Phoksumdo Lake Today we rest to admire the beauty of this great lake. We visit nearby villages inhabited                 by Bon and Buddhist Settlers.
Day 15 Phoksumdo Lake - Baga La (5090m)
Day 16 Baga La - Numla Pass Base Camp (5190m)
Day 17 Numla Pass Base Camp - Dho Tarap
Day 18 Dho Tarap
Day 19 Cave Camp
Day 20 To Lahini
Day 21 Lahini - Tarakot ( 2400 m)
Day 22 Tarakot - Dunai (2150m)
Day 23 Dunai - Jhupal
Day 24 Jhupal - Nepalgunj
Day 25 Nepalgunj - Kathmandu

We take our return flight to Kathmandu.
Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 1469

KANCHENJUNGA TREK

Kanchenjunga is one of the most remote and beautiful areas in Nepal which, unused to foreign visitors, still lies shrouded in mystery. The features of the walk in are pleasant villages then in the high regions, glorious mountains and abundant wildlife. This includes musk deer, blue sheep and, for the believer, the Yeti! Magnificent views of Everest, Makalu and the Kanchanjunga massif will make the trip memorable.

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and meet with our represenative at the                airport. Drive to hotel.
Day 02 Falf day sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. O/N at hotel.
Day 03 Kathmandu – Basantapur Fly to Biratnagar and 6 hour drive to Basantapur. O/N camping at basantapur.
Day 04 Basantapur - Chauki
Day 05 Chauki – Gupa Pokhari
Day 06 Gupa Pokhari - Gurgagoan
Day 07 Gorgagoan - Dovan
Day 08 Dovang – Mitlung
Day 09 Mitlung – Chirwa
Day 10 Chirwa - Sakathum
Day 11 Sakathum - Amjilassa
Day 12 Amjilassa - Kyapar
Day 13 Kyapar - Ghunsa
Day 14 Khambachan
Day 15 Khambachan
Day 16 Khambachan - Lhonak
Day 17 Day Trip to Pangpema
Day 18 Khambachen - Tha Passes We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather                conditions: Lapsang La, the higher pass at 5180m or the Mirgin La at 4500m.
Day 19 High Camp
Day 20 High Camp - Ramche
Day 21 Ramche - Tseram
Day 22 Tseram - Torontam
Day 23 Torantan - Yamphudin
Day 24 Yamphudin - Ponphe
Day 25 Ponphe - Pha Khola
Day 26 Pha Khola - Taplejung
Day 27 Taplejung - Kathmandu We fly this morning back to Kathmandu via Biratnagar after an amazing trek.

Cost Per person in US $ Camping trek: 1484

SIMIKOT - KAILASH - SIMIKOT

TIBET: Tibet one of those extraordinary destination where indeed adventure lurks around every corner! Adventure on the road is never short on the beautiful Transhimalayan drive, through mountain, passes, promising a panorama of a cultural and scenic diversity unsurpassable anywhere.

MANASAROVAR & HOLY MT. KAILASH: Kailash: Mt.Kailash claimed to be the apex of the Hindu religious axis is also one of the highest mountain in Tibet at 22,022 feet, and Lake Mansarovar at 14,950 feet is said to be the highest fresh water lake in the world. Certainly a difficult region to reach due to the variable and extreme weather conditions. The distance from Lhasa for example is approximately 2000 km.

Only during the last few years have lots of ordinary and not so ordinary travellers, been able to experience this region. Road conditions are difficult much of the time and we have to make many preparations to ensure that we have a reasonable chance of reaching Kailash. We need to bring our own food and camping equipment. Basic lodges and tea-houses can be found but the plateau is so remote that it is possible to travel for several days without finding food available.

To travel for days on this remote plateau with the chance encounters of nomads herding their sheep or yaks is to be transformed into another way of life, to see and become part of such a devout pilgrimage as shown by pilgrims around Mt.Kailash and Lake Mansarovar is to put some aspects of our western way of life into proper perspective.


HUMLA VALLEY: In May 1993 The governemnts of Nepal and China reached on an accord that allowed the first treks across the border between the two countres. While it had been a route for Nepali pilgrims for years, foreign trekkers were never allowed to trek from Nepal into Tibet. It has always been possible, however, to bend or ignore the rules. Though the raison d’etre for this trek it theoriticaly pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash in Tibet, the trek through Humla, Nepal’s highest, northmost and most remote district, is worth the trek by itself.

The lower Humla, Limi valley and upper Humla Karnali valley ar populated by “Bhitias” who trade extensively with Tibet in tradtiional ways that have totally vanished elsewhere. It is only near Simikot, the district headquarters, that you will encounter people of the other groups, mostly Thakuri and Chhetris.


D1 KATHMANDU Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
D2 KATHMANDU Kathmandu sightseeing and trekking permit arrangements. Sun/Wed
D3 KATHMANDU Chinese visa arrangements. Mon/Wed/Fri
D4 NEPALGUNJ Fly to Nepalgunj. O/n at Hotel Sneha. This town is not very intresting on the west-southern                   border of Nepal.
D5 NEPALGUNJ - SIMIKOT (2960m) Fly to Simokot in the morning. It is good to have a day acclimatization                  eventhough it is not very high place for acclimatization. But also good that this day can be used in case of           flight cancellation.
D6 SIMIKOT - KERMI (2270m) A short day walk to Kermi. Get used to walk to begin with. A 300 m climb              and the start getting down 2270 m a intresting Thakuri village Kermi.
D7 TULING - KERMI (2690m) This trail is resonably level, and walnout and apricot trees provide welcome             shade. Then follow the Humla Karnali and up and down the trail.
D8 KERMI - YANGAR (2850m) The day is more up and down through the interstinge villages and follow the           river valley. The tribal villages to study will give you so much of cultural experiences.
D9 YANGAR - TOREA (3380m) The day we walk through the difficult nerrow trail. Corss the pass of 3500m,            down  to 2900m and climb to 3380 thorugh some intresting villages and some Gompas. Many suspenssion            bridges are another intresting experiences.
D10 TOREA - SIPSIP (4330m) The day we walk more like very Tibetan culture, most of the very high altitude                  grain. Pass through the Last Nepali check post.
D11 SIPSIP - TAKLAKOT (3720m) The day we pass the highest Nepali pass (Naralanga 4580m) and down to                   3860m in Sher Nepal - Tibet border. Then 1 1/2 hour drive to Taklakot (Purnag in Tibetan name) where there           is first Chinese check point. Cross the border and camp.
D12 TAKLAKOT - MANASAROVAR. (4500m) The day we drive to Manasarovar Lake (most holy lake in                        Tibet) cross some passes and have relax.
D13 Day relax in Manasaorvar and a half an hour drive to Darchen (4600m)
D14 Start trek around Mt. Kailash (5656m). O/N in tents.
D15 Trek and cross the Dormala pass ( 5600m).O/N in tent.
D16 Trek and return to Darchen. O/N in tent.
D17 Return trek to Taklakot.
D18/22 Arrive Simokot.
D23 Return flight to Kathmandu via Nepalgunj.
D24 rest day in Kathmandu
D25 Fly home.

Minimum 4-5 pax: US $ 3000

SIGHT-SEEING

LANGTANG RI can arrange a variety of sight-seeing trips to complement your trek or rafting trip. These are just a few of the places of interest that can be included in your tailor-made itinerary.

KATHMANDU

DURBAR SQUARE Kathmandu’s most impressive sight, Durbar Square is a colourful hotch-potch of temples and palaces. It is also home to Kathmandu’s Kumari, or ‘living goddess’, a young girl believed to be a reincarnation of the goddess Durga.

SWAYAMBHUNATH Known as the ‘monkey temple’ because of its resident swarm of apes, this spectacular Buddhist Stupa, from which the Buddha’s eyes gaze serenely down, lies on a hilltop only 2km from Kathmandu. The views down over Kathmandu and the surrounding valley are superb.

BOUDHANATH 8km from the city centre, this is Kathmandu’s largest Stupa. It’s especially colourful on Saturdays, when Tibetan refugees flock here to pray.

PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE On the bank of the sacred Bagmati River, this Shiva Temple is famous for its two-tiered golden roof and silver doors.

PATAN

The ancient city of Patan faces Kathmandu on the southern bank of the River Bagmati. It’s a colourful place, with Hindu temples and Buddhist monuments jostling side by side in its narrow, winding streets and unexpected squares.

DURBAR SQUARE Exquisitely carved palaces, temples and shrines litter the square, which is dominated by the ancient Royal Palace. Nestling in one corner is the triple-roofed octagonal tower of the 17th Century Teleju Bhawani Temple.

KRISHAN MANDIR The first of its kind to be built, this 17th Century temple is the only one in Nepal with entirely stone-carved shrines.

HIRANYA VARAN MAHAVIHAR A 12th Century, three-tiered Golden Pagoda of Lord Buddha.

KUMBHESHWOR A Shiva Temple with an unusual five-tiered roof.

BHAKTAPUR

One of the three ancient cities of Nepal, Bhaktapur is the home of medieval art and architecture, as well as thriving local pottery and weaving industries

DURBAR SQUARE This spacious, beautiful square is packed from end to end with ancient temples and monuments. These include the colourfully named ‘Lion Gate’ and ‘The Bell of the Barking Dogs.’ It’s a great place to explore for an hour or two and absorb the local life.

NYATAPOLA TEMPLE Dating back to 1702, this five-storey pagoda is an impressive sight. Staring down at you from the terraces are intricately carved figures of wrestlers, elephants, lions and griffins.

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RIVER EXPEDITIONS CHART:

                   Trisuli      Sun Koshi     Kali Gandaki      Karnali     Arun         Seti         Bhote Koshi
season       grade       grade              grade                   grade        grade       grade      grade

Jan-May      2              3                        4                          4+              4              2+          4
Jun-Aug      4              5                         -                          -                 -               4+          -
Sep-Oct       3             4+                       5                         5                 5              3            -
Nov-Dec     2              3+                       4                         4+               4+           2+          4

Trisuli: This river is very popular for short trips, as access to the Prithivi Highway makes ‘breaking off’ the journey easy. Trisuli is also an ideal beginner’s river.

Sun Kosi: The ‘River of Gold’ is considered one of the ten best rafting/kayaking rivers in the world. From Raighat (Day 5) it is only one day’s trek to the Mount Everest view point, so an optional detour is possible.

Kali Gandaki:A total of 105 km covered in Five days with excellent white water, and magnificent mountain views of the Annapurna South and the Fishtail Peak (Machhapuchre.)

Karnali: The far West of Nepal is one of the most remote and least explored areas of the Himalayas. A two day trek with porters carrying all the gear is necessary to reach the put in point. The trip lasts ten days, including trekking, and takes you on a real wild-river adventure. Take out point is Chisapani, close to the newly opened Royal Bardia National Park, where an optional Wildlife Safari through largely untouched wilderness is possible.

Arun: The easiest way to get to this river is by catching a plane to the put in point at Tumlingtar. Alternatively you can drive for 1 ½ days and then trek for three days. The Arun provides some of the most challenging rafting in Nepal, and although the difficult access makes only three days on the river possible, the remote location and spectacular mountain views make this a real wilderness experience.

Seti: The short Seti River makes for an ideal two day introduction to rafting. From the put in point at Damauli, the Seti merges into the Trisuli on the second day. This trip offers beautiful mountain views of the Annapurna South, Fish-tail and Lamjung Himal.

Bhote Koshi: One of the best short rafting trips in Nepal which covers 18 km of continuous white water in just one day.

WILDLIFE SAFARIS

The beauty of Nepal’s natural heritage can be enjoyed by a visit to one of it’s famous National Parks.

ROYAL CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
Nepal’s most famous National Park is large and covers a diverse array of terrain. Experience mountains densely coated with Sal Forest and swampy flood plains neck-deep in elephant grass. Chitwan is home to the rare and beautiful one-horned rhino, as well as one of the world’s largest populations of Royal Bengal tigers. Hidden deep in the swamps are rare crocodiles and freshwater dolphins. Who knows what exotic sounds and sights you may see from the back of your safari elephant !

ROYAL BARDIA NATIONAL PARK
More remote and less visited than Chitwan, Bardia is a mixture of dry deciduous forest, vast stretches of open grassland and island-filled rivers, rich with acacia and silk cotton trees. Hiding in the forest are the shy herds of wild elephants for which the park is famous. For birdwatchers, more than 350 species reside here, many of them waterbirds. The rivers that attract them are also home to the rare marsh mugger crocodile and the gangetic dolphin.