Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transported to hotel
Day 02: Transfer to Changunarayan Temple and hiking tour to Nagarkot
Day 03: Travel from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. Village walk around Dhulikhel.
Day 04: Drive back to Kathmandu enroute visit Bhaktapur.
Day 05: Excursion to Dakshinkali and Pharping.
Day 06: Guided sightseeing tour – Swoyambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Day 07: Departure for your next destination
Our price includes the following services:
• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Meals – Breakfast only
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• Sightseeing tour activities
• Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Dhulikhel – Dakshinkali transfers
• Tour guide and porters
• All applicable taxes and service charge
Our price does not include the following services:
• Meals other than breakfast
• All entrance and monument fees
• All personal expenses
• Nepal entry visa fees
Itinerary: Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, met by our representative and transported to the hotel.
Day 02: Guided sightseeing tour – Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Transfer to Nagarkot. Scenery views of Himalayas ranges including Mount Everest and a beautiful sunset.
Day 03: Drive back to Kathmandu enroute Bhaktapur Durbar Square sightseeing.
Day 04: Early morning transfer to airport for an hour Everest flight. Sightseeing tour of Budhanilkantha and Swoyambhunath.
Day 05: Transported to airport for your onward destination.
Our price includes the following services:
• Hotel accommodation on twin sharing basis
• Meals – Breakfast only
• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All sightseeing tour activities
• Nagarkot transfers
• Hour mountain flight
• English speaking tour guide
• Farewell dinner
• All applicable taxes and service charges
Our price does not include the following services:
• Meals other than breakfast
• All entrance and monuments fees
• Airport tax at domestic airport for Everest flight
• All personal expenses
• Nepal entry visa fees
Day 01: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrival in Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, meet by our Representative and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight Hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tour – Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Budhanilkantha & Kathmandu Durbar Square. Overnight Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tour – Swoyambhunath, Patan Durbar Square & Bhaktapur Durbar Square. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04: Kathmandu – Chitwan
Early morning breakfast and we will drive to Chitwan. Lunch at Resort in Chitwan and rest for half an hour, then start Jungle safari on Elephant back ride. In the evening, we will entertain you with Tharu culture dance program by local villages. Overnight stay at Resort.
Day 05: Chitwan – Pokhara
Early breakfast and make village tour to nearby ethnic Tharu village where you can learn about their living lifestyle and culture OR arrange Jungle walk to take opportunity to explore more wild animals and birds. Then we leave for Pokhara. On arrival in Pokhara, we check into hotel and after short refresh we continue the sightseeing tour in Pokhara: Bindabasini Temple, Seit River Gorge, David’s Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave and Barahi Temple with boat ride on Few Lake. Overnight Hotel.
Day 06: Pokhara – Kathmandu
Today, early morning transfer to Sarangkot for sunrise views and wonderful Himalayan ranges of Annapurna region. Back to Hotel and take breakfast. Then after departure back to Kathmandu. You will be free in the evening for your own program. Overnight Hotel.
Day 07: Departure
Departure to the Airport for your home destination.
Cost Inclusive-
• Arrival and departure transfers
• Welcome drinks on arrival.
• Hotel accommodation on twin/double bedroom.
• Meals – Breakfast in Kathmandu & Pokhara and all meals in Chitwan
• All sightseeing tours activities as per itinerary.
• Sarangkot Sunrise tour
• Professional tour guide in Kathmandu city and tour leader out of Kathmandu valley.
• All entrance & monuments fees.
• Kathmandu – Chitwan – Pokhara – Kathmandu transfers by private transport (standard old model – AC) for Standard package or by private transport (Deluxe new model – AC) for Deluxe package – 2 Buses
• All applicable taxes & service charge.
Cost Exclusive-
• Meals other than breakfast except in Chitwan
• All personal nature expenses.
• Alcoholic drinks and bottled drinks.
• Tip for guide and driver.
• Any additional cost due to unforeseen circumstances.
Discover Nepal Tour: 11 Days
Tour destination: Kathmandu – Nagarkot – Dhulikhel – Namo Buddha – Chitwan – Lumbini – Pokhara – Kathmandu
Program Itinerary:
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival
Arrival in Kathmandu, meet by our representative in the airport and transfer to Hotel. Meeting and introduction to each other. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour
Early morning wake up and drive to domestic airport for an hour panoramic Everest flight. Back to hotel & take breakfast, then proceed from hotel for sightseeing activities in Kathmandu valley: Pashupatinath Temple (the biggest Hindu Temple), Bouddhanath Stupa (the biggest Buddha Stupa), Budhanilkantha (the tallest sleeping Lord Vishnu temple) and Kathmandu Durbar Square (historical old palace). Overnight at Hotel.
Day 3: Kathmandu Sightseeing – Nagarkot
Breakfast in the morning and continue sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley: The Monkey Temple (the world heritage Buddhist stupa), Patan Durbar Square (historical oldest palace) & Bhaktapur Durbar Square (historical oldest palace). After finishing tour in Bhaktapur, we straightly drive to Nagarkot. Nagarokot is the most popular tourist spot to view sunset & sunrise with panoramic mountain sights. You can also experience the culture of local inhabitants. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 4: Nagarkot – Dhulikhel – Namobuddha – Kathmandu
After beautiful sunrise views in early morning, we start our journey to next popular hill station to view splendid Himalayan ranges in Dhulikhel. This is also small newari town where you will familiar with typical tradition of newari culture. Lunch at good restaurant with beautiful scenery then proceed to Namo Buddha. Hike up for few minutes and visit Namo Buddha, the popular holy place where Buddha offers his own body to hungry tigress & her cubs. Also the superb place to see the beautiful villages, green hills and mountains. Then after drive back to Kathmandu through old town Panauti if car drive possible otherwise same route back. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 5: Kathmandu – Chitwan
Today we leave Kathmandu valley and move toward Chitwan for Jungle safari. On the way, we stop at Charaudi and enjoy rafting about 3 hours in Trishuli river then proceed to Chitwan. Resfresh in hotel and then start package tour of Jungle with visiting local people from Tharu community and village getting knowledge of their lifestyle and culture. In the evening, short brief of wild life through slide show presentation. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 6: Chitwan
Full day jungle safari activities: canoeing, jungle walk, elephant safari, elephant bathing etc.
In the evening, Tharu cultural dance show and dinner. Overnight at Lodge.
Day 7: Chitwan – Lumbini
After breakfast, drive to Lumbini. Visit the birth place of Lord Buddha with lots of Boudha monasteries, famous Ashoka Pillar, Buddha Maya Garden, museum etc. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 8: Lumbini – Pokhara
After breakfast, proceed driving towards Pokhara via Palpa & Tansen city, the ancient historical popular hill station with lots to see the culture, religion, old temple, palace etc. Arrive in Pokhara with beautiful scenic drive. The most famous enchanting tranquil valley offering natural beauty, living culture, deep gorges, emerald lakes, snow clad peaks and picturesque village. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 9: Pokhara
In an early morning, wake up and transfer to Sarangkot (the famous tourist hill station) for sunrise views with incredible Annapurna mountain ranges. Drive back to Pokhara and start sightseeing tour of Pokhara valley: Bindabasini Temple, Mahendra Cave, David’ Fall, Gupteswor Manhadev Cave, Seti River Gorge. Boat on Fewa Lake and visit Tal Barahi Temple then drop to hike point for World Peace Stupa (1 hour hiking) then after visiting the stupa walk down and transfer to Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10: Pokhara – Kathmandu
After breakfast, we precede our back journey to Kathmandu. Arrival in Kathmandu and free in the city for shopping. At evening we will have farewell nepali dinner with culture program to memorize our friendship moment in Nepal. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 11: Departure
The day to see off you from Nepal with pleasant memory. Transfer to airport for your flight to your home destination. Tour Ends.
Service Includes in the Package:
• All arrival & departure transfers by private car
• All ground transfers for all destinations by private car
• Sightseeing tours in Kathmandu & Pokhara with experience tour guide
• Tour escort during out of Kathmandu valley tour
• Deluxe accommodation in 3 star standard hotel in all places with breakfast
• Full board meal plan in Chitwan Safari Package nights
• Rafting in Trishuli river
• Full jungle safari activities in Chitwan
• National park entry fees in Chitwan
• Lumbini sightseeing with tour escort
• Sarangkot tour
• Boating on Fewa Lake
• Mountain flight ticket and transfers
• Farewell nepali dinner with culture show & transfers
• All government taxes as per current rules
Service Excludes in the Package:
• Lunch & dinner except in Chitwan
• Entrance & monastery fees (approx $ 30)
• Airport tax while mountain flight (NPR 170)
• Nepal visa fee (USD 40 for 30 days, USD 25 for 15 days, USD 90 for multiple)
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Bottled drinks
• Tips
• Any other additional expenses due to unforeseen circumstances
Parchamo, situated south of the Tashilaptsa Pass, has a north-by-northwest ridge, rising from the crevassed glacier that straddles the Tashi Lapcha. The face of this ridge forms a uniform slope broken by crevasses that rise from the rocky lower buttresses above the Drolambau Glaciers in the west.
Rolwaling Valley is the main access route to Parchamo, with the only other alternative from the Khumbu side via Namche Bazar and Thame.
Parchamo was first climbed in 1955.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Kathmandu to Barabise
Day 02 : Dulangsa (3319 m)
Day 03 : Bigu Gompa (2519 m)
Day 04 : Chilanka (2570 m)
Day 05 : Bulung (2150 m)
Day 05 : Trashinam
Day 06 : Simigoan (2019 m)
Day 07 : Gylache (3000 m)
Day 08 : Beding (3693 m)
Day 09 : Na (4183 m)
Day 10 : Trakarding Glacier
Day 11 : Tashi Laptsa Base Camp
Day 12 : Tesi Labsta Pass
Day 13 : Tashiphuk Cave
Day 14 : Climb the peak and trek down to Tashi Laptsa base camp (Thame side)
Day 15 : Extra day in case of bad weather.
Day 16 : Trek to Thame
Day 17 : Thame to Namche
Day 18 : Namche to Phakding
Day 19 : Phakding to Lukla
Day 20 : Flight back to Kathmandu
Lobuche consists of two summits, East and West (6143 m), connected by a continuous ridge, but with a marked gap and a considerable distance between them. The East is regarded as a trekking peak, whereas Lobuche West is recognised as a full Expedition peak.
Lobuche, an attractive mountain that was first summited in 1984, has various existing routes, as well as offering the potential for new ones. The dark triangle of its rocky east face rises over the moraines of the Khumbu Glacier to a spectacular skyline, forming the south ridge.
The peak of Lobuche East is reached by descending a marked notch and climbing steep snowy slopes to the top. The mountain is more commonly climbed on the summit ridge only as far as a subsidiary snow summit, identified as a false peak, which is situated south-east of the true peak and before the notch.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu to Lukla (2835 m) then start trek to Phakding (2652 m). Camp at Phakding
Day 02 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 03 : Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 05 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 06 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Kalapather (5545 m) and back to Gorak Shep. Camp at Gorakshep
Day 08 : Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche
Day 09 : Trek to Base Camp
Day 10 : Base Camp / High Camp
Day 11 : Climb the peak and back to Base Camp
Day 12 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 13 : Trek back to Lobuche
Day 14 : Dingboche (4260 m)
Day 15 : Tyengboche (3867 m)
Day 16 : Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 17 : Phakding (2610 m)
Day 18 : Lukla (2840 m)
Day 19 : Fly back to Kathmandu
Although Pokalde Peak is comparatively smaller than the others, it still rewards climbers with excellent views. Its appearance is of a crenellated rocky ridge, dominated by the vast bulk of Nuptse.
The mountain has a small hanging glacier, best reached along the ridge rising from Kongma La on its northern side.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu to Lukla (2835 m) then start trek to Phakding (2652 m). Camp at Phakding
Day 02 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 03 : Rest at Namche bazaar
Day 04 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 05 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 06 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Kalapather (5545m) and back to Gorak Shep. Camp at Gorakshep
Day 08 : Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche
Day 09 : Lobuche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 10 : Dingboche / Chhukung (4730 m)
Day 12 : Chhukung / Pokalde Base Camp
Day 13 : Climb the peak and back Chhukung
Day 14 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 15 : Chhukung / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 16 : Dingboche / Tyengboche (3867m)
Day 17 : Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 18 : Phakding (2610 m)
Day 19 : Lukla (2840 m)
Day 20 : Fly back to Kathmandu
Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpu Chuli acts as a central divider between the semi-circles of peaks enclosing the sanctuary.
An attractive mountain, nicknamed ‘Tent Peak’ by Jimmy Roberts in 1956, Tharpa Chuli, part of the ridge-line south of the glacier dome, gives spectacular views of the Annapurnas, as well as being an interesting climb.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : A full-day sightseeing within the Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Drive or flight to Pokhara
Day 04 : Drive, Pokhara to Nayapul then trek to Ghandruk (1900 m)
Day 05 : Ghandruk / Chhomrong (2170 m)
Day 06 : Chhomrong / Bamboo (2350 m)
Day 07 : Bamboo / Deurali (2505 m)
Day 08 : Deurali / Machhapuchre Base Camp (3900 m)
Day 09 : Trek to Base Camp
Day 10: Rest day
Day 11: High Camp
Day 12 and 13: Climb and back to Base Camp
Day 14 : Base Camp to Deurali
Day 15 : Deurali / Dovan
Day 16 : Dovan / Chhomrong
Day 17 : Chhomrong / Tolkha / Dhampus / Pokhara
Day 18 : Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 19 : Free time
Day 20: Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Kongma Tse, one of several summits that make up the long south-west ridge of Nuptse, rises to the north of Kongma La and stands above the Khumba Glacier opposite Lobuje.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Fly, Kathmandu to Lukla (2835 m) then start trek to Phakding (2652 m). Camp at Phakding
Day 02 : Phakding / Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 03 : Rest at Namche Bazaar
Day 04 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 05 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 06 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 07 : Trek to Kalapather (5545m) and back to Gorak Shep. Camp at Gorakshep
Day 08 : Excursion to Everest Base Camp and trek back to Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 09 : Lobuche / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 10 : Dingboche / Chhukung (4730 m)
Day 11 : Chhukung / Kongma Tse Base Camp
Day 12 : Climb the peak and go back to Chhukung
Day 13 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 14 : Chhukung / Dingboche (4343 m)
Day 15 : Dingboche / Tyengboche (3867 m)
Day 16 : Namche Bazaar (3440 m)
Day 17 : Phakding (2610 m)
Day 18 : Lukla (2840 m)
Day 19 : Fly back to Kathmandu
Together with Annapurna South, Hiun Chuli forms a massive south-facing wall, while its eastern face overlooks the Modi Khola, guarding the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary.
Though not technically difficult to climb, the mountain is vulnerable to rock-falls – and finding the route can therefore be a problem.
Hiun Chuli has received little attention from mountaineers and is rarely climbed, despite the fact that it offers major new route potentials.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time
Day 03 : Drive or flight to Pokhara
Day 04 : Drive, Pokhara to Nayapul then trek to Ghandruk (1900 m)
Day 05 : Ghandruk / Chhomrong (2170 m)
Day 06 : Chhomrong / Bamboo (2350 m)
Day 07 : Bamboo / Deurali (2505 m)
Day 08 : Deurali / Machhapuchre Base Camp (3900 m)
Day 10 : Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4300 m)
Day 14 : Rest in Annapurna Base Camp
Day 15 : Annapurna Base Camp to Kharka Camp (camp at meadow)
Day 16: Continue trek and Camp at kharka (meadow)
Day 17: Trek to Base Camp
Day 18: Rest at Base Camp
Day 19: High Camp
Day 20: Camp 1
Day 21 and 22: Fix the rope
Day 23 and 24: Climbing day
Day 25: Back to Base Camp
Day 26 : Trek back to Annapurna Base Camp
Day 27: Trek back to Hotel Himalaya
Day 28: Hotel Himalaya / Chhormrong
Day 29 : Chhomrong / Tolkha
Day 30: Tolkha / Dhampus / Pokhara
Day 31: Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 32: Free time
Day 33: Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Ramdung Peak is situated in ‘Yeti’ country, south of Na in the upper Rolwaling region, and offers a panoramic view of mountain ranges from Langtang to Everest, as well as a splendid view of Gauri Shankar and Menlungtse.
Ramdung gives access to upper Rolwaling from the south via Khare Khola. The normal route to this peak, through the glaciers of its north-east flank, is fairly straightforward.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu/Barabise -commence trek
Day 04 : Kabre (1605 m)
Day 05 : Dolongsa
Day 06 : Bigu Gompa (2310 m)
Day 07 : Chilangka (1923 m)
Day 08 : Dulong (1890 m)
Day 09 : Shalu (1500 m)
Day 10 : Simigoan (2000 m)
Day 11 : Forest Camp (2800 m)
Day 12 and 13 : Beding (3694 m)
Day 14 : Na (4100 m)
Day 15 : Na (4100 m) rest day
Day 16 : Na to Base Camp
Day 17 : Base Camp to High Camp
Day 18 : Climb the peak and back to Base Camp
Day 19 : Extra day in case of bad weather
Day 20 : Croos Yalung_La and trek further. Forest camp (2800 m)
Day 21 : Chetchet (1500 m)
Day 22 : Chetre (1000 m)
Day 23 : Dolakha (950 m)
Day 24 : Charikot
Day 25 : Drive Charikot/Kathmandu
Our ascent of Chulu West commences from base camp in a small valley north of Manang, situated off the main trail to the Thorong-La. To get to the base camp we walk above Manang to a yak herder’s hut, from where we can see the south face of Chulu Central. Beyond the hut we follow yak pastures, before trekking up to a ridge that leads to the hidden valley and camp.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu / Besi Sahar and trek to Bhul Bhule
Day 04 : Bhul Bhle / Syange
Day 05 : Syange / Tal (1707 m)
Day 06 : Tal / Danaque (2082 m)
Day 07 : Danaque / Bhratang (2850 m)
Day 08 : Bhratang / Pisang (3200 m)
Day 11 : Pisang / Manang (3540 m)
Day 12 : Manang / Yak Kharka (3980 m)
Day 13: Manag: rest
Day 14: Manag / Leddar
Day 15 : Leddar / Base Camp
Day 16: High Camp
Day 17 to 18: Climbing and back to Base Camp
Day 19 : Trek to Thorang Phedi
Day 20: Throng Phedi / Thorang-La (5416m) / Muktinath (3810 m)
Day 21 : Muktinath / Kagbeni (2800 m)
Day 22: Kagbeni / Jomsom
Day 23: Flight back to Pokhara
Note: If you would like to continue your trek to Pokhara via Ghorepanu, it takes an extra 7 days.
Day 24 : Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 25 : Free time
Day 26: Flight back to your next destination
Even though this is a difficult mountain to climb, it has also become among the most popular peaks, largely because of the spectacular view of the mountains in or near Tibet.
Formerly known as Ganja La, Naya Kanga rises to the west of Ganja La pass, with the normal route to the summit being by the snowy north-east ridge.
It is unclear who was the first to summit Naya Kanga.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Drive, Kathmandu / Syabru Besi
Day 04 : Syabru Besi / Lama Hotel (2480 m)
Day 05 : Lama Hotel / Langtang valley (3541m)
Day 06 : Langtang valley / Kyangjing Gompa (3900 m)
Day 07 : Explore around Kyangjjung Gompa (3900 m)
Day 08 : Kyangjing Gompa / Base Camp (4430 m)
Day 09 : Base Camp / High Camp
Day 10 and 11: Climb and back to Base Camp
Day 12 : Base Camp to Langtang
Day 13 : Langtang / Lama Hotel
Day 14 : Lama Hotel / Syabru Bensi (1450 m)
Day 15 : Syabru Bensi / Kathmandu.
Day 16: Free time in Kathmandu
Day 17 : Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Note: Alternatively, you can trek to Gosaikunda Lake via the Helambu Region then continue to the Langtang Valley. This route will indeed help you to acclimatize.
The peaks of Chulu East and West form an integral part of the Manang Himal, which is included in turn in the larger Damodar Himal.
First climbed by a German expedition in 1955, via the north-eastern ridge, Chulu-East is situated south-east of its sister peak Chulu West, and is comparatively smaller.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Kathmandu / Besi Sahar / Ngadi (930 m)
Day 04 : Ngadi / Jagat (1300 m)
Day 05 : Jagat / Taal (1707 m)
Day 06 : Tal / Bagar Chhap (2160 m)
Day 07 : Bagar Chhap / Chame (2670 m)
Day 08 : Chame / Hongde (3250 m)
Day 09 : Hongde / Ngawal Village (3600 m)
Day 10 : Ngawal / Base Camp
Day 11 : Acclimatize
Day 12 : High Camp
Day 13 to 16 : Climbing days
Day 14 : Back to Base Camp
Day 15 : Base Camp to Manang (3540 m)
Note: From Base Camp , you can trek back to Hongde instead of heading out to Manang and take a flight to Pokhara. Each week there are only two flights operating in this region, but these flights are dependant on good weather conditions.
Day 16 : Manang / Churi Lattar (4200 m)
Day 17 : Churi Lattar / Thorang Phedi (4450 m)
Day 18 : Cross over the Thorang-La (5416 m) and down to Muktinath (3750 m)
Day 22 : Muktinath / Kagbendi (2800 m)
Day 23 : Kagbeni / Jomsom
Day 24 : Flight, Jomsom / Pokhara
Day 25: Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 26: Free time
Day 27: Flight back to your home country
A peak that lends itself to easier climbing, Yala has the twin advantages of amazing views that can be enjoyed by those with no previous mountaineering experience.
Situated just to the north of Kathmandu in the beautiful Langtang Valley, Yala summit looks out over the Tibetan Himalayas, including Shisapangma, the only 8000 m peak situated entirely in Tibet.
From Kathmandu we drive to Dhunche or Syabrubesi, then trek up the valley for three days. We explore the Langshisa glacier to help us acclimatise, establishing a high camp at 4800 m, from which we make our summit bid. After an alpine start under stars, we are on the summit by late morning.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. You will be met at the airport and transported to your hotel
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Drive, Kathmandu / Syabru Besi
Day 04 : Syabru Bensi / Lama Hotel (2480 m)
Day 05 : Lama Hotel / Langtang valley (3541 m)
Day 06 : Rest at Langtang valley (3541 m)
Day 07 : Langtang valley / Kyangjin Gompa (3900 m)
Day 08 : Rest at Kyangjing Gompa
Day 09 : Kyangjin Gompa / Yala Base Camp (5033 m)
Day 10 : Climb and back to Kyangjingompa
Day 11 : Kyangjin Gompa / Ghora tabela
Day 12 : Ghora Tabela / Syabru Besi
Day 13 : Syabru Besi / Kathmandu
Day 14 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 15: Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Note: Alternatively, you can trek to Gosaikunda Lake via the Helambu Region then continue to the Langtang Valley. This route will indeed help you to acclimatize.
Dhampus, in the Dhaluagiri range, is becoming one of the most popular peaks in the area. Although it is not classified as a technical peak, you may need to be properly acclimatised before you begin your ascent. For this purpose, we recommend first trekking to the Thorang Pass (5416 m).
From Pokhara you may take a flight to Jomsom (2250 m) and make a side trip for accimatisation purposes. Alternatively you can trek from Nayapul all the way to Tukche, via the Ghorepani Poon Hill area.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Drive or flight to Pokhara
Day 04 : Drive, Pokhara / Nyalapul and trek to Ulleri (1940 m)
Day 05 : Ulleri / Ghorepani village (2750 m)
Day 06 : Ghorepnai / Tatopani (hot spring) – (1190 m)
Day 07 : Tatopani / Ghasa (2010 m)
Day 08 : Ghasa / Tukche
Day 09 : Tukche / Ekle Bhatti (2800 m)
Day 10 : Ekle Bhatti / Muktinath village (3810 m)
Day 11 : Muktinath / Thorang Pass base camp (4300 m)
Day 12 : Trek to Thorang Pass and back to Muktinath (5416 m)
Day 13 : Miktinth / Kagbeni
Day 14 : Kagbeni / Tukhe
Day 15 : Tukche / Yak Kharka (3500 m)
Day 16 : Yak Kharka / Base Camp
Day 17 : Base Camp / High Camp
Day 18-21 : Climb Peak and back to Jomsom
Day 22 : Flight back to Pokhara
Day 23: Drive or flight back to Kathmandu
Day 24 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 25 : Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Note: You can climb this peak combined with the Annapurna circuit trek. This trek commences from Besi Sahar.
This is the most popular trekking peak in Nepal and although it is also the highest, it is one of the easiest, too, being considered a “walk up” in good weather and if the snow conditions are not too soft.
Those who undertake this trek do need to be conversant with the use of an ice-axe and crampons, as well as being fit, but instruction in their use will be given in Kathmandu, and also at the base camp near Mera La, if required.
Summitting Mera is a highly rewarding experience, providing some wonderful views encompassing Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east, with Everest, Nuptse and Lhotse to the north. Looking westward, the spires of Ama Dablam and Kang Taiga are clearly visible.
The climb itself necessitates establishing a high camp at 5800 m on the Mera Glacier, before attempting the summit on the next day. The ascent is via the north face glacier and is a steady push to the summit ridge, which leads, somewhat precariously, to the top.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Transported to airport – fly Lukla – trek Chhutanga
Day 04 : Pangkongma (2,846 m)
Day 05 : Nashing Dingma (2,600 m)
Day 06 : Chalem Kharka (3,600 m)
Day 07 : Chunbu Kharka (4,200 m)
Day 08 : Rest day at Chunbu Kharka
Day 09 : Descent into the Hinku valley
Day 10 : Tangnag (4,360 m)
Day 11 : Dig Kharka (4,650 m)
Day 12 : Acclimatisation day at Dig Kharka
Day 13 : Mera Peak base camp (5,300 m)
Day 14 : Acclimatisation at Mera Peak BC
Day 15 : Move to high camp (5,800 m)
Day 16 : Mera Peak Ascent (6,476 m)
Day 17 : Free time
Day 18-21 : Return to Lukla
Day 22 : Fly Kathmandu – transported to hotel
Day 23 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 24 : Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
This is something of an explorer’s peak, which offers climbers great challenges because of the hanging glacier that guards its western flank. Additionally the western end of the ridge is protected by huge rock slabs, which add to the difficulty level of the climb.
Pisang Peak is situated in the Marsyangdi Valley part of the Annapurna Region and was first summitted by a German expedition in 1955.
Although this is a non-technical peak, its steepness and the other complicating factors mean that an ice axe and crampons, as well as previous climbing experience, are necessary.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time
Day 03 : Drive Kathmandu / Besi Sahar and trek to Bhul Bhule
Day 04 : Bhul Bhle / Syange
Day 05 : Syange / Tal (1707 m)
Day 06 : Tal / Danaque (2082 m)
Day 07 : Danaque / Bhratang (2850 m)
Day 08 : Bhratang / Lower Pissang (3200 m)
Day 09 : Pisang to Base Camp
Day 10: High Camp
Day 11 to 13: Climb and back to Base Camp
Day 14: Back to Pisang
Day 15 : Pisang / Manang (3540 m)ang
Day 16 : Manang / Yak Kharka (3980 m)
Day 17 : Yak Kharka / Throng Phedi (4450 m)
Day 18 : Throng Phedi / Thorang-La (5416m) / Muktinath (3810 m)
Day 19 : Muktinath / Kagbeni (2800 m)
Day 20: Kagbeni / Jomsom Marpha (2670 m)
NOTE: If you are short on time, you can take a flight to Pokhara or Kathmandu from Jomsom.
Day 21: Marpha / Kalopani (2530 m)
Day 22: Kalopani / Ghasa (2010 m)
Day 23 : Ghasa / Tatopani (1190 m)
Day 24 : Tatopani / Chitre (2390 m)
Day 25: Chitre / Ghorepani
Day 26: Ghorepani / Tikhedhunga
Day 27: Tikhedhunga / Nayapul then drive back to Pokhara
Day 28: Drive to Flight back to Kathmandu
Day 29: Free time
Day 30: Flight back to your next destination
Imja Tse, giving the impression of an island set in a sea of ice, is one of Nepal’s most popular trekking peaks and has a consuming fascination for many of those who set their hearts on summiting a minor peak in the Khumbu Himal area.
Its summit is intriguing and attractive, with a highly glaciated west face rising from the Lhotse Glacier.
The southern ridge leads to the true summit, while its southwestern extension, part of the normal route of ascent, leads to the south summit – a more technical climb involving a scramble up a rocky gully to a glacier.
Above this point, a headwall of steep snow leads to the summit ridge, which continues, in an extremely exposed position, to the summit.
The climb poses a very enjoyable challenge and offers some of the most remarkable Himalayan views in the entire Khumbu region.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu – transported to hotel – tour briefing
Day 02 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 03 : Flight to Lukla – trek Phakding (2652 m)
Day 04 : Phakding/Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 05 : Rest at Namche Bazaar (3446 m)
Day 06 : Tyangboche (3867 m)
Day 07 : Pheriche (4252 m)
Day 08 : Lobuche (4930 m)
Day 09 : Gorak Shep (5240 m)
Day 10 : Excursion to Kala Pattar (5540 m) and trek back to Lobuche (5260 m)
Day 11 : Trek to Chunkung (4730 m) via Kongma-La Pass (5535 m)
Day 12 : Chunkung to Island B.C. (4970 m)
Day 13 : Island B.C. to High Camp (5481 m)
Day 14 and 15: High Camp to Summit and back to Base Camp
Day 16 : Trek Back to Chhukung
Day 17 : Dingboche (4240 m)
Day 18 : Tengboche (3860 m)
Day 19 : Namche bazaar (3440 m)
Day 20: Lukla (2840 m)
Day 21 : Flight back to Kathmandu – transported to hotel
Day 22 : Free time in Kathmandu
Day 23 : Transported to airport – flight to onward destination
Easy access from Kathmandu means that both Langtang and Helambu are favoured trekking regions for travellers with less time to spare.
Langtang, in particular, has the added advantage of offering wilderness style treks with the true spirit of adventure, because many of its trails are still not greatly frequented.
Many trekkers take the road from Kathmandu to Trisuli and Dhunche to begin hiking in this beautiful, predominantly Alpine region.
Langtang admittedly cannot boast any of the giant Himalayan peaks, but nonetheless its scenery is just as spectacular and photogenic as that on the more popular trails.
The Langtang people are from the large and diverse Tamang clan; they are Buddhist in religion and often use the surname ‘Lama.’
A visit to the Langtang Valley is a great opportunity to explore the colourful Tamang culture, as well as to climb some smaller peaks and explore glaciers at a more comfortable altitude than most of the other trekking regions.
Our Langtang itineraries incorporate a rest day at Kyanjin Gompa, to allow time to explore the extensive glacier system in the higher valley.
There is much scope to vary treks in this region and one popular choice is to extend the hike through to the sacred lake of Gosainkund (4300 m), which is said to have been created by Shiva, along with the two smaller adjoining lakes, when he jabbed his trisul (trident) into the ground to form the headwaters of the Trisuli river. Treks in Langtang and Helambu can be very effectively combined, by crossing the Laurebina Pass near Gosainkund.
Helambu, again, is easily accessible from Kathmandu, being located in the Melemchi Khola valley north-east of the capital and south of Langtang.
There are some beautiful forests here, as well as some interesting settlements, principally populated by Sherpa people. However, these Sherpas differ from the Everest region branch of the caste in language, dress and family lineage!