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Friday, July 30, 2010
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trekking
Kanchenjunga is along way from Kathmandu and the nearest road and airports are along way from the mountains. Our long trek here climbs from the intensively cultivated hillsides of the Nepal Midlands, populated by the Rai and Limbu tribes, towards the peaks of Jannu and Khabru and the great wall of Kumbakarna, Kanchenjunga and Rathong, passing on the way through some of the finest high mountain scenery anywhere. Until very recently this was a restricted area, so this is an ideal trek for those who already know Nepal and want to get away from the better known areas and visit a remoter part where few foreigners have penetrated.We fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and transfer to Basantapur on the same day. The trek begins with our first camp at Chauki then trek through Gyabla, and ascends to the higher camp at Pang Pema (5120m) and camp at Lhonak. The trek concludes at Suketar via the descent from Omje Khola, from where we fly back to Kathmandu.
Trip Facts
Trek Start :Suketar
Trek End : Taplejung
Trip Duration : 28 days.
Max. Altitude : 2890 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport & Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Join us for the welcome dinner at evening. Hotel Overnight.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Hille, This morning we'll take a 45 minute flight to Biratnagar, an Indus trail ity in the lowlands of eastern Nepal, from here we'll drive to Hille, a Tibetan settlement at around 1800m and the area where we pitch our first camp tonight.
Day 04: Hille to Shudua (2020m)
Today we start our trek following along a ridge to Buranse Danda towards the Tamur River. At the top of this ridge we'll arrive at Shidua where we camp for the night.
Day 05: Shidua to Door Pani (2890)
After breakfast today we'll trek through a forest area to Chitre, observing the local wildlife along the route. The views of Mt. Makalu and Chamlang area the main highlights along the trail, we continue through rhododendron forests to the hamlet of door Pani for our overnight camp.
Day 06: Door Pani – Gupa Pokhari
After a gentle climb through more rhododendron forests to a mountain ridge, we drop down to the village of Tongise Phedi and continue to Chanki, an area used for summer pasture. We continue through grassy fields with Mt. Makalu in constant view. Soon the Kanchenjunga range appears and we come to Mongol Bharai pass, lined with mani stones. We descend to a lake, Gupa Pokhari, for our camp.
Day 07: Gupa Pokhari – Nesum
Today we cross a pass at 9,922 ft. and descend through a dense forest towards Gurja Gaon and continue to descend to Nesum (5,297 ft.) with Mt. Jannu and Mt. Kanchenjunga behind us. We camp in Nesum.
Day 08: Nesum – Taplejung
Today we visit the central hub of this region, Taplejung. We descend to Doban through paddy fields and start the trek up the Tamur River, to Taplejung.
Day 09: Taplejung – Chirwa
Continuing up the Timur River in a valley populated by the Limbu peoples, the descendants of the Kirati warriors who ruled Nepal at the dawn of Nepalese history, we camp near Chirwa, a pleasant bazaar with a few tea houses and shops.
Day 10: Chirwa – Sakathum
We continue up the Tamur past Tapethok and cross the Simbuwa Khola, a river formed by the Yalung Glacier. We climb over another ridge to join the Ghunsa Khola valley and camp by the banks of the river at Sakathum.
Day 11: Sakathum – Amjilassa
We follow a steep and narrow trail up-river. From the high spots there are wonderful views of the Ghunsa Khola below. The path descends steeply and we arrive at the mountain-side village of Amjilassa for our overnight stay.
Day 12: Amjilassa – Kyapar
We shall be doing some real climbing during the next 5 days! We climb to Kyapar perched in the middle of terraced hills about 1000 ft up, steep climbs from the Ghunsa Khola.
Day 13: Kyapar – Ghunsa
We descend from Kyapar and make an easy climb up the right bank of the Ghunsa Khola. After the village of Phere, we enter rhododendron forests and climb a gentle hill before descending back down to the Ghunsa Khola and crossing a wooden bridge to the village of Ghunsa.
Day 14: Khambachan
Today we glimpse the Jannu Glacier. Later on we get a view of Mt. Jannu (25,289 ft). We descend the mountain-side to our camp at Khambachan.
Day 15: Khambachan
We have to climb over 8,000 ft. in the last 4 days. We deserve a rest today to collect our thoughts on how wild and wonderful everything has been so far.
Day 16: Khambachan – Lhonak
Well rested, we shall now start a stint of real climbing. We trek to the edge of Kanchenjunga Glacier and cross over to the Lhonak Glacier. We arrive at our campsite at Lhonak, from where we can see Mera Peak (20,208 ft.)
Day 17: Day Trip To Pangpema
We shall have excellent views of the towering peak of Kanchenjunga today.
Day 18: Khambachan– Tha Passea
We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather conditions: Lapsang La, the higher pass at 17,000 ft., and Mirgin La the lower pass at 15,000ft.
Day 19: High Camp
We shall again rest today to recover from the efforts of the previous days.
Day 20: High Camp - Ramche
We descend to the Simbuwa Khola valley and camp at Ramche.
Day 21: Ramche – Tserma
We take a day trip to the Yalung glacier for a magnificent view of the Kanchenjunga south face from a chorten at about 15,000 ft. We descend later to Tseram for the night.
Day 22: Tserma – Torantan
We are starting to descend from today. We steadily descend through forests of rhododendron to Torontan at 9,800 ft.
Day 23: Torantan – Yamphudin
We descend today to Yamphudin (5,360 ft. ) Yamphudin is a mixed community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais and Gurungs and is the first real village since Ghunsa.
Day 24: Yamphudin – Ponphe
We descend from Yamphudin to the Kabel Khola and climb to Ponphe (5,500 ft. ) for our camp.
Day 25: Ponphe – Pha Khola
From Ponphe we climb to a ridge at 5,700 ft. We descend through as series of side valleys past Phun village to Kesawa (6,120 ft.). The trail continues to ascend to a Gurung settlement at Bhanjyang (6,640ft.) From here the trail traverses a ridge and descends to the Limbu village of Khunjari (5,250 ft. ). We camp below on the banks of Pha Khola.
Day 26: Pha Khola – Taplejung
We descend today to the airport of Taplejung for our overnight stay.
Day 27: Taplejung – Kathmandu
We fly this morning back to Kathmandu via Biratnagar after a well-remembered trek
Day 28: Free day in Kathmandu.
Trip Facts
Trek Start :Suketar
Trek End : Taplejung
Trip Duration : 28 days.
Max. Altitude : 2890 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu airport & Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Full day guided sightseeing around of the Kathmandu valley.
Join us for the welcome dinner at evening. Hotel Overnight.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Hille, This morning we'll take a 45 minute flight to Biratnagar, an Indus trail ity in the lowlands of eastern Nepal, from here we'll drive to Hille, a Tibetan settlement at around 1800m and the area where we pitch our first camp tonight.
Day 04: Hille to Shudua (2020m)
Today we start our trek following along a ridge to Buranse Danda towards the Tamur River. At the top of this ridge we'll arrive at Shidua where we camp for the night.
Day 05: Shidua to Door Pani (2890)
After breakfast today we'll trek through a forest area to Chitre, observing the local wildlife along the route. The views of Mt. Makalu and Chamlang area the main highlights along the trail, we continue through rhododendron forests to the hamlet of door Pani for our overnight camp.
Day 06: Door Pani – Gupa Pokhari
After a gentle climb through more rhododendron forests to a mountain ridge, we drop down to the village of Tongise Phedi and continue to Chanki, an area used for summer pasture. We continue through grassy fields with Mt. Makalu in constant view. Soon the Kanchenjunga range appears and we come to Mongol Bharai pass, lined with mani stones. We descend to a lake, Gupa Pokhari, for our camp.
Day 07: Gupa Pokhari – Nesum
Today we cross a pass at 9,922 ft. and descend through a dense forest towards Gurja Gaon and continue to descend to Nesum (5,297 ft.) with Mt. Jannu and Mt. Kanchenjunga behind us. We camp in Nesum.
Day 08: Nesum – Taplejung
Today we visit the central hub of this region, Taplejung. We descend to Doban through paddy fields and start the trek up the Tamur River, to Taplejung.
Day 09: Taplejung – Chirwa
Continuing up the Timur River in a valley populated by the Limbu peoples, the descendants of the Kirati warriors who ruled Nepal at the dawn of Nepalese history, we camp near Chirwa, a pleasant bazaar with a few tea houses and shops.
Day 10: Chirwa – Sakathum
We continue up the Tamur past Tapethok and cross the Simbuwa Khola, a river formed by the Yalung Glacier. We climb over another ridge to join the Ghunsa Khola valley and camp by the banks of the river at Sakathum.
Day 11: Sakathum – Amjilassa
We follow a steep and narrow trail up-river. From the high spots there are wonderful views of the Ghunsa Khola below. The path descends steeply and we arrive at the mountain-side village of Amjilassa for our overnight stay.
Day 12: Amjilassa – Kyapar
We shall be doing some real climbing during the next 5 days! We climb to Kyapar perched in the middle of terraced hills about 1000 ft up, steep climbs from the Ghunsa Khola.
Day 13: Kyapar – Ghunsa
We descend from Kyapar and make an easy climb up the right bank of the Ghunsa Khola. After the village of Phere, we enter rhododendron forests and climb a gentle hill before descending back down to the Ghunsa Khola and crossing a wooden bridge to the village of Ghunsa.
Day 14: Khambachan
Today we glimpse the Jannu Glacier. Later on we get a view of Mt. Jannu (25,289 ft). We descend the mountain-side to our camp at Khambachan.
Day 15: Khambachan
We have to climb over 8,000 ft. in the last 4 days. We deserve a rest today to collect our thoughts on how wild and wonderful everything has been so far.
Day 16: Khambachan – Lhonak
Well rested, we shall now start a stint of real climbing. We trek to the edge of Kanchenjunga Glacier and cross over to the Lhonak Glacier. We arrive at our campsite at Lhonak, from where we can see Mera Peak (20,208 ft.)
Day 17: Day Trip To Pangpema
We shall have excellent views of the towering peak of Kanchenjunga today.
Day 18: Khambachan– Tha Passea
We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather conditions: Lapsang La, the higher pass at 17,000 ft., and Mirgin La the lower pass at 15,000ft.
Day 19: High Camp
We shall again rest today to recover from the efforts of the previous days.
Day 20: High Camp - Ramche
We descend to the Simbuwa Khola valley and camp at Ramche.
Day 21: Ramche – Tserma
We take a day trip to the Yalung glacier for a magnificent view of the Kanchenjunga south face from a chorten at about 15,000 ft. We descend later to Tseram for the night.
Day 22: Tserma – Torantan
We are starting to descend from today. We steadily descend through forests of rhododendron to Torontan at 9,800 ft.
Day 23: Torantan – Yamphudin
We descend today to Yamphudin (5,360 ft. ) Yamphudin is a mixed community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais and Gurungs and is the first real village since Ghunsa.
Day 24: Yamphudin – Ponphe
We descend from Yamphudin to the Kabel Khola and climb to Ponphe (5,500 ft. ) for our camp.
Day 25: Ponphe – Pha Khola
From Ponphe we climb to a ridge at 5,700 ft. We descend through as series of side valleys past Phun village to Kesawa (6,120 ft.). The trail continues to ascend to a Gurung settlement at Bhanjyang (6,640ft.) From here the trail traverses a ridge and descends to the Limbu village of Khunjari (5,250 ft. ). We camp below on the banks of Pha Khola.
Day 26: Pha Khola – Taplejung
We descend today to the airport of Taplejung for our overnight stay.
Day 27: Taplejung – Kathmandu
We fly this morning back to Kathmandu via Biratnagar after a well-remembered trek
Day 28: Free day in Kathmandu.
Upper Dolpo Trekking
The Dolpo region is a natural collection of high passes, rare fauna and sweeping vistas which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. This region is surrounded by Dhaulagiri and Tibet from south and north respectively is regarded as a blend of natural and cultural phenomena. Before 1989 this region was not open for the foreigner and was aloof from the outer world. It was declared as open for a limited number of trekkers only in 1989. But the trekkers interested in making a trekking tour in this region must go through trekking agencies in order to get the trekking permission. As this region lies on the north side of Himalaya, it is also a rain shadow area and the climatic situation of this place is the same as Mustang.
Upper Dolpo trekking is remote hidden trekking destination in Nepal where Nepal's most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored.. Dolpo is located inside the Shy - Phoksundo National Park of mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau. Dolpo Trekking/Trekking in Dolpo region is an experience not easily forgotten. As it is in the isolated part of Nepal, there the nature seems to have remained exactly the same as it was first created- unharmed and unaltered. Undisturbed and preserved for centuries now. Blue sheep, leopards and other interesting Himalayan animals are still there in that region. Dolpo region trekking is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna, and sweeping vistas, which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. To trek on Dolpo region is quite an experience of life. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif is one of the most rewarding moments of the upper dolpa trekking. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa ¨C dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience in Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. Upper Dolpo trekking is famous for deepest Lake Phoksundo in entire Himalayan Region. Mother Nature created a unique and wonderful treasurer like Dolpo, which is being the shelter of many rare alpine living beings. Trek to Dolpo has often been called the Nepal Himalaya pilgrimage trekking and hidden valley trek created by Guru Rinpoche. Upper Dolpo trek is most suitable for those who are exceptionally fit and prepared to face the full challenge of the Himalayan wilderness and well-organized camping trekking, trekking in group is recommended also special trekking permit is required which you can obtain through Government registered trekking company of Nepal.
Trip Facts
Trek Start : Jumla
Trek End : Jomsom
Trip Duration : 28 days.
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu fly to Nepaljung
Day 02: Nepaljung fly to Jumla
Day 03: Jumla trek to Gothi chaur
Day 04: Gothi Chaur trek to Churtha
Day 05: Churtha trek to Chauri kot
Day 06: Chauri kot trek to Kai Gaon
Day 07: Kai Gaon trek to Riverside camp
Day 08: Riverside trek to Kagmara B.C
Day 09: Kagmara B.C-Kagmara pass and trek to Lasse
Day 10: Lasse trek to Palam
Day 11: Palam trek to Phoksendu (Rigmo)
Day 12: Rest Day for acclimatization
Day 13: Phoksendu trek to Pine forest camp
Day 14: Pine Forest camp trek to Kangla B.C
Day 15: Kangla B.C – Pass and trek to shey Gompa
Day 16: Shey Gompa trek toLangmosya B.C via Shelamunchung pass
Day 17: Langmosya B.C trek to Khuyangla B.C via Langmosya pass
Day 18: Khuyangla B.C trek to Dho
Day 19: Dho trek to Molala phedi
Day 20: Rest day
Day 21: Molala phedi – molala pass trek to Charka B.C
Day 22: Charka B.C –charka pass trek to Charka village
Day 23: Charka village trek to Sandag B.C
Day 24: Sandag B.C – pass and trek to winter village camp
Day 25: Winter village camp-Sandag
Day 26: Sandag trek to Phale Gaon
Day 27: Phale Gaon trek to Jomsom
Day 28: Jomsom fly to Pokhara
Service Cost Included on:
National Park Entry Fee, Trekking Permit, Transpotation to and from, Accomodation in Lodge during the trek, Food:- three meals a day, a Guide & required no. of porters, Essential Equipments.
Service Cost Doesn't Included on:
Personal Expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency Evocation by Helicopter, alternative transpotations in case of heavy rain, landslide, road block and strike, etc.
Upper Dolpo trekking is remote hidden trekking destination in Nepal where Nepal's most tranquil and natural beauty is still unexplored.. Dolpo is located inside the Shy - Phoksundo National Park of mid-western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif, towards the Tibetan Plateau. Dolpo Trekking/Trekking in Dolpo region is an experience not easily forgotten. As it is in the isolated part of Nepal, there the nature seems to have remained exactly the same as it was first created- unharmed and unaltered. Undisturbed and preserved for centuries now. Blue sheep, leopards and other interesting Himalayan animals are still there in that region. Dolpo region trekking is the natural embodiment of high passes, rare flora and fauna, and sweeping vistas, which is enriched by the traditional Tibetan cultural heritage. To trek on Dolpo region is quite an experience of life. The view of Kanjiroba peak, Phoksumdo Lake, and the Dhauligiri massif is one of the most rewarding moments of the upper dolpa trekking. A visit to the Phoksumdo Gompa ¨C dedicated to the ancient Bonpo religion, local to Dolpo and Tibet, is a memorable experience in Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. Upper Dolpo trekking is famous for deepest Lake Phoksundo in entire Himalayan Region. Mother Nature created a unique and wonderful treasurer like Dolpo, which is being the shelter of many rare alpine living beings. Trek to Dolpo has often been called the Nepal Himalaya pilgrimage trekking and hidden valley trek created by Guru Rinpoche. Upper Dolpo trek is most suitable for those who are exceptionally fit and prepared to face the full challenge of the Himalayan wilderness and well-organized camping trekking, trekking in group is recommended also special trekking permit is required which you can obtain through Government registered trekking company of Nepal.
Trip Facts
Trek Start : Jumla
Trek End : Jomsom
Trip Duration : 28 days.
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Kathmandu fly to Nepaljung
Day 02: Nepaljung fly to Jumla
Day 03: Jumla trek to Gothi chaur
Day 04: Gothi Chaur trek to Churtha
Day 05: Churtha trek to Chauri kot
Day 06: Chauri kot trek to Kai Gaon
Day 07: Kai Gaon trek to Riverside camp
Day 08: Riverside trek to Kagmara B.C
Day 09: Kagmara B.C-Kagmara pass and trek to Lasse
Day 10: Lasse trek to Palam
Day 11: Palam trek to Phoksendu (Rigmo)
Day 12: Rest Day for acclimatization
Day 13: Phoksendu trek to Pine forest camp
Day 14: Pine Forest camp trek to Kangla B.C
Day 15: Kangla B.C – Pass and trek to shey Gompa
Day 16: Shey Gompa trek toLangmosya B.C via Shelamunchung pass
Day 17: Langmosya B.C trek to Khuyangla B.C via Langmosya pass
Day 18: Khuyangla B.C trek to Dho
Day 19: Dho trek to Molala phedi
Day 20: Rest day
Day 21: Molala phedi – molala pass trek to Charka B.C
Day 22: Charka B.C –charka pass trek to Charka village
Day 23: Charka village trek to Sandag B.C
Day 24: Sandag B.C – pass and trek to winter village camp
Day 25: Winter village camp-Sandag
Day 26: Sandag trek to Phale Gaon
Day 27: Phale Gaon trek to Jomsom
Day 28: Jomsom fly to Pokhara
Service Cost Included on:
National Park Entry Fee, Trekking Permit, Transpotation to and from, Accomodation in Lodge during the trek, Food:- three meals a day, a Guide & required no. of porters, Essential Equipments.
Service Cost Doesn't Included on:
Personal Expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency Evocation by Helicopter, alternative transpotations in case of heavy rain, landslide, road block and strike, etc.
Mani Rimdu Festival
This is the special festival combine trek offered by our company. Those who are interested to combine his / her trek with some glimpse of festival of Nepal. This is just the perfect trek for them. We start our trek after 45 minute excellent mountain flight from Kathmandu. After having some wonderful day in mountain we get to Thame where this festival will take place. We spend three days here in Thame to watch this festival. This is very interesting and worth of sharing. This trek will not only focus the festival but also glimpse of Worlds highest mountain, an excursion of Kalapathar (5500m) and also Everest base Camp. The trek offers an enduring experience of natural beauty, geological magnificence and profound cross-cultural discovery. The Sherpa residents of Khumbu, the great valley below Mount Everest, believe that all things - mountains, plants and animals are sacred. After spending 3 days in Thame seeing festival we descend to Lukla again with the same trail and fly back to Kathmandu.
Trip Facts
Trek Start : Phakding
Trek /End : Lukla
Trip Duration : 19 days.
Max. Altitude : 5500 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m) then trek to Phakding 2640m
Day 04: Namche Bazeaar 3440m
Day 05: Rest day in Namche for acclimatisation - short morning hike
Day 06: Thyangboche 3870m
Day 07: Rest day at Tyangboche (Mani-Rimdu festival)
Day 08: Rest day at Tyanbouche( Mani-Rimdu festival)
Day 09: Dingbuche 4360m
Day 10: Rest day
Day 11: Loubuche 4930m
Day 12: Kala Patter (5545m) then to Lobuche
Day 13: Pangboche 3867m
Day 14: Khumjung 3780m
Day 15: Phakding 2640m
Day 16: Lukla 2800m
Day 17: Kathmandu by air 1336m
Day 18: Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing / shopping / optional rock - climbing
Day 19: Final Departure.
Trip Facts
Trek Start : Phakding
Trek /End : Lukla
Trip Duration : 19 days.
Max. Altitude : 5500 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Fly to Lukla (2800m) then trek to Phakding 2640m
Day 04: Namche Bazeaar 3440m
Day 05: Rest day in Namche for acclimatisation - short morning hike
Day 06: Thyangboche 3870m
Day 07: Rest day at Tyangboche (Mani-Rimdu festival)
Day 08: Rest day at Tyanbouche( Mani-Rimdu festival)
Day 09: Dingbuche 4360m
Day 10: Rest day
Day 11: Loubuche 4930m
Day 12: Kala Patter (5545m) then to Lobuche
Day 13: Pangboche 3867m
Day 14: Khumjung 3780m
Day 15: Phakding 2640m
Day 16: Lukla 2800m
Day 17: Kathmandu by air 1336m
Day 18: Day in Kathmandu - sightseeing / shopping / optional rock - climbing
Day 19: Final Departure.
Adventure Tour in Nepal
Adventure Tour in NepalParagliding
Paragliding is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal. Paragliding in this Himalayan country can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-seekers. You can experience unparalleled scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungles, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas.
Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. By virtue of its latitude and monsoonal climate, the tree line in Nepal is at an incredible 3,900 m above sea level. With conditions milder than summer alpine, these are excellent and constant atmospherics.
The topography and climate of Nepal also make it an ideal destination for all levels of pilots- subtropical conditions provide plenty of thermals and combined with the long valleys common in Nepal, they produce perfect 'cloud streets' ideal for paragliders, inviting them to fly along this "sky highway". The local microclimate, controlled by the numerous lakes in the valley, is unique, which makes it even better for the glider.
The main area for flying in Nepal is the Annapurna region, more specifically the Pokhara valley. This lakeside town is Nepal's second "city", nestled at the foot of the Annapurna Himal, the views commanded from here, of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks, are unsurpassed. At an altitude of 800m ASL the subtropical climate means that, year round, it is short and T-shirt weather. The micro-climate of the valley makes it an ideal area for flying, with far more constant conditions than the Kathmandu valley 150 km east.
There are several sites around Phew Tal (the lake) but the most accessible is Sarangkot (1500m ASL). A view point 700m above Pokhara, it is unique in that it has a road running to the top. A short walk brings you to the only purpose built take off in the country. Cut out of the slope is a 45m by 45m clearing. With regular cycles providing easy reverse launches, you could not ask for a more picturesque site. With the lake 2000 ft below, the mountains behind, and the unlimited potential for XC and out and returns, this has quickly become the main site for the area, and many pilots have based themselves in Pokhara for the season, flying from this mountain alone.
There are various deals for the paragliding enthusiast as well as those checking this sport out for the first time. There is a three-day introductory course for beginners, as well as tandem flights (where you fly with an instructor) for the inexperienced or less brave. At 6000 ft, you sit back in your seat as your qualified pilot takes you on an unforgettable journey. The take-off point for these flights is Sarankot (1592 m), which offers prime views of Phewa Tal and the mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies are clear); the landing is by the lake. Top
Bungee Jumping
Just imagination of jumping down from a bridge 160 meters above a tropical gorge with the Bhote Kosi, one of Nepal's wildest rivers raging below is enough to make your heartbeat run faster. And, it is the thrill of bungy jumping as it there is no fun for real adventure lover if challenge is not so hard and difficult. It is located within a reach of 4 hours outside Kathmandu and just 19 km away from the Tibet Border.
The Bungy bridge happens to be the only privately owned bridge in Nepal. It has been specially designed for bungy jumping with a 4x-safety factor and has a loading factor of 41,500 kg or 4.5 tons according to Swiss measurements.
One would have to be totally insane or suicidal twisted to jump off the remarkable 500-ft (160 m) drop into the Bhote Kosi river gorge. As the Bungy Master nicknamed Rock advises the jumpers to ensure that pockets are empty and the girls have no loose jewelry coming in the way, nervous laughter erupts from the crowd when he strongly advises against taking intoxicants just before the jump. Jumper weights are recorded before the jump to use different cords for different categories of weights. The Green, Red and Black cords are used for the lightest, the heavier and the heavyweights accordingly. It is a perfect way of wild adventure. Top
Mountain Flight
Mountain flight is a much easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. Most flights are in mornings and operate at all times except in the monsoon seasons of June and July. Air planes fly along the Himalayan range and also beyond for passengers to get a good view of the Himalayan range. All the domestic airlines of Nepal offer various forms of mountain flights.
The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience.
A few domestic airlines offer mountain flight from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest. This unique experience gives visitors a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.
The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at a height of 8,013m. To its right appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of eight lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley. Top
Mountain Biking
Nepal offers a challenging and pleasant scenic ride from the tropical plains of terai, mid-hills, mountainous terrain and its lush valleys to the arctic climate of the high alpine region. The only way to discover these hidden treasures and its warm ever-smiling people is on mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a great fun and a perfect way to discover Nepal's great diverse landscape, of tremendous terrain, tracks and trails. Where mountain bike takes you away from the hustle bustle of the city-town life into serene country life, on a hidden trail rarely visited area of local villages, its traditional rural life style that has preserved for centuries.
It was in the mid-1980s that biking activity really took off in Kathmandu. Enthusiasts flew with their bikes from Hong Kong to Tibet to answer the call of the wild steppes. The two-week journey from there over the passes (17,000 ft) to Nepal is what sparked it all off. Even today Kathmandu is a mecca for mountain bicyclists, as it draws thousands of enthusiasts from all corners of the world.
Scenic biking day tours: An introductory ride which takes you to explore the ancient rural villages, legendary temples and monasteries with the superb view of the Himalayas. Biking through the rural villages at the valley rim on the back trails with some ups and down hill tracks, these days biking trips give you sufficient time to immerse in its peaceful surrounding environment and make friends with the locals. The biking trips within Kathmandu Valley allows you to enjoy its hidden pockets rarely frequented by westerners which gives you a chance to see the other back side of Kathmandu. Other biking trips include City Tour with a difference biking to the famed popular historical and medieval places of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, viewpoint of Nagarkot and Kakani, the quiet sleepy town of Sankhu and Budhanilkantha. All these interesting places seem like out of this world and yet so close to Kathmandu. Come and Bike with us from our great varied day trips for you to choose and to see the other side of Kathmandu as it was for centuries.
Kathmandu Valley Rim: A pleasant, fabulous ride takes you to the medieval civilisation in and around the vicinity of Bhaktapur, with ample time to visit and make friends with the warm, local farmers and villagers enroute. Your journey continues to the famed scenic viewpoint at Nagarkot, highest spot of our trip offers you beautiful view of the sun rise and sunset with the magnificent Himalayan back drop.
Kathmandu Valley Explorer: A great scenic ride with a visit to the best pilgrimage, and mountain view spots. This fascinating ride takes you to rarely visited area of the rural pockets in and off the Kathmandu Valley rim, biking on the off trail to tarmac road and through the rice terraces with superb views of an array of snow peaks from Annapurna to Everest range of mountains. Your wonderful five days ride concludes with a down hill delight from the panoramic mountain resorts at Nagarkot to Kathmandu.
Pokhara to Kathmandu Biking: An ultimate biking adventure off the main motorable highway. A remarkable adventure that puts you on the off road trail linking two major cities in Nepal, Pokhara and Kathmandu. Your biking trip begins from Pokhara with a short biking tour in Kathmandu before the great journey. Pokhara is an amazing place in the stunning backdrop of Mt. Annapurna and Manaslu range and famous for its placid lakes. Adventure begins from this beautiful place, less than 30 miles of this ride is on the main highway, rest of the journey is tracing an assortment of broad foot paths, old jeep trails and some technical single tracks. We make your way across remote territory that's seldom visited by westerners. Crossing the old Gorkha, we follow the traditional route that joins Kathmandu to other part of mid-western Nepal. Challenging ascents as well as some incredible descents combine to makes this special off-road biking a Great biker's dream.
Other outlying places popular with mountain bike enthusiasts are Nagarjuna, Nage Gompa, Tokha, Ichangu Narayan, Gomcha, Bungamati, Kakani, Dhulikhel and Nagarkot.
Other relatively longer mountain bike trips are those extending from: Dhulikhel to Kodari (82 km), near the Tibetan border; Naubise to Chitwan Park along the Rajpath through such as scenic places as the Palung Valley, Daman, and the not-so-scenic industrial town of Hetauda in the plains; Lakeside Pokhara up and along the ridge to Sarangkot Point, and continuing on to Naudanda from where you could take in the breathtaking close-up view of the Himalayas and the Pokhara valley; Naudanda to Pokhara through Lumle, Beni and Birethanti, or Naudanda to Pokhara (32 km) either via Sarangkot trail described in d) or the highway track, which starts with a twisting 6 km descent into Modi Khola valley. Top
Cable Car
You don't have to be in Switzerland to ride on cable cars. Unlike in the West, the cable car in Nepal takes you up to the abode of Manakamana, the Wish-Fulfilling Goddess, on what you could call a spiritual ride. Legend has it that Manakamana fulfills all wishes. This belief is so ingrained in the collective conciousness of the Nepalis that many make a trip to Manakamana every year without fail. Stories abound of people's wishes coming true: lost sons returning home, lovers finding romance against all odds, people finding success in their business ventures, students excelling in their exams, separated husband and wife getting back together, and on and on. Even if you have no wishes to make (assuming that you have got it all, which means you have no need of Manakamana's blessings) or even if you are an atheist or agnostic, this place offers you a unique look into Nepali people's faith in Goddess Manakamana. Also you could look at the river valleys and the Himalayas from here. Or just explore the hamlets downhill.
Situated atop a hill (1302 m) 12 km south of the historic town of Gorkha and 6 km north of Mugling, the Manakama temple overlooks terraced fields, and the Trisuli and Marsyangdi river valleys. The hilltop also offers a vantage point for taking in the breath-taking view of the Manaslu-Himanchuli and Annapurna massifs to the north. Top
Boating & Fishing
Boating
Nepal provides some fine opportunities for boating. These range from the glacier-fed lakes up North and down to where the laden rivers ease into the plains of the Terai. Pokhara's Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is the second largest lake in the kingdom and measures roughly 1.5 by 4 km. Its eastern shore, also known as Lakeside or Baidam, is the center of tourist activity in Pokhara.
Begnas and Rupa Tal are located 15 km out of Pokhara at the end of a road that turns off the Kathmandu highway. Both these lakes offer some splendid boating opportunities. Phewa, Begnas and Rupa Lakes were all part of the body of water that once filled the Pokhara valley.
Renting a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the middle or the other side of the lake bordering the forested hill, and taking a swim, can be the highlight of a warm day. The water is cleaner out far from the buffalo and washing on the edge. Boats can also be had for the whole day, or on an hourly basis. You can either row around yourself or hire a boatman, the former being definitely a better option.
At Phewa, tourists have a choice of pedal-driven boats (which are basically fashioned out of two regular rowboats joined together by placing planks over them and providing space in the middle where the pedals are located), rowboats and sailboats. The latter are a recent development but definitely worth the money when there is a good breeze around. There is also a choice between fiber body sailboats and wooden ones. Top
Fishing
Sport fishing, like hunting, is little advertised and therefore little known in Nepal. However, for the angling enthusiast, Nepal's lakes and rivers can prove good fishing grounds. There are approximately 118 varieties of fresh-water fish in these Himalayan waters, ranging from the much sought after Mahseer to the mountain stream trout-like varieties. The best season to go sport fishing on white waters is before and after the monsoon from February till April and October and November. During these times the fishes go upstream to spawn and they consume less food. But locals catch a lot of fish during monsoon as well for their livelihood.
Some of the popular fishing trips are done in Karnali, Babai valley in the Bardiya National Park. Chitwan also hosts a number of places like the confluence of Seti and Trisuli on the Tribhuvan Highway and also in the confluence of Kaligandaki and Trisuli river. Anglers can try their luck in the clear waters of Pokhara's lakes as well. While Phewa Tal offers some good sport, there is considerable activity and is not the ideal place for a quiet day's fishing. Begnas Tal and Rupa Tal are a better bet. Get out there on any of several local buses that start plying early morning or bike your way there. You can hire a boat and go out to some of the good spots in the lake.
Fishing is also fun in many of the mountain streams. There are varieties of trout-like fish or even rainbow trouts and common trouts that can provide good sport. Recently the Fishery Department has released 4000 fingerlings in the Modi river, near Pokhara. There are agencies in Kathmandu that organise fishing trips to streams around the Kathmandu valley.
Dolalghat, east of the valley on the Kodari Highway, is easily accessible from the city - a bus ride from the Old Bus Park in Ratna Park early morning and back through the local buses by evening. You can encounter Nepali holidaymakers and the locals on the lookout for local variety of Asla and Katla, the former a kind of trout and the latter a carp. You could bring some flies along and try your luck. Some of the dams across Nepal's many rivers too have a good stock of fish. Top
Paragliding is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal. Paragliding in this Himalayan country can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-seekers. You can experience unparalleled scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungles, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas.
Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. By virtue of its latitude and monsoonal climate, the tree line in Nepal is at an incredible 3,900 m above sea level. With conditions milder than summer alpine, these are excellent and constant atmospherics.
The topography and climate of Nepal also make it an ideal destination for all levels of pilots- subtropical conditions provide plenty of thermals and combined with the long valleys common in Nepal, they produce perfect 'cloud streets' ideal for paragliders, inviting them to fly along this "sky highway". The local microclimate, controlled by the numerous lakes in the valley, is unique, which makes it even better for the glider.
The main area for flying in Nepal is the Annapurna region, more specifically the Pokhara valley. This lakeside town is Nepal's second "city", nestled at the foot of the Annapurna Himal, the views commanded from here, of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks, are unsurpassed. At an altitude of 800m ASL the subtropical climate means that, year round, it is short and T-shirt weather. The micro-climate of the valley makes it an ideal area for flying, with far more constant conditions than the Kathmandu valley 150 km east.
There are several sites around Phew Tal (the lake) but the most accessible is Sarangkot (1500m ASL). A view point 700m above Pokhara, it is unique in that it has a road running to the top. A short walk brings you to the only purpose built take off in the country. Cut out of the slope is a 45m by 45m clearing. With regular cycles providing easy reverse launches, you could not ask for a more picturesque site. With the lake 2000 ft below, the mountains behind, and the unlimited potential for XC and out and returns, this has quickly become the main site for the area, and many pilots have based themselves in Pokhara for the season, flying from this mountain alone.
There are various deals for the paragliding enthusiast as well as those checking this sport out for the first time. There is a three-day introductory course for beginners, as well as tandem flights (where you fly with an instructor) for the inexperienced or less brave. At 6000 ft, you sit back in your seat as your qualified pilot takes you on an unforgettable journey. The take-off point for these flights is Sarankot (1592 m), which offers prime views of Phewa Tal and the mountains at sunrise and sunset (provided the skies are clear); the landing is by the lake. Top
Bungee Jumping
Just imagination of jumping down from a bridge 160 meters above a tropical gorge with the Bhote Kosi, one of Nepal's wildest rivers raging below is enough to make your heartbeat run faster. And, it is the thrill of bungy jumping as it there is no fun for real adventure lover if challenge is not so hard and difficult. It is located within a reach of 4 hours outside Kathmandu and just 19 km away from the Tibet Border.
The Bungy bridge happens to be the only privately owned bridge in Nepal. It has been specially designed for bungy jumping with a 4x-safety factor and has a loading factor of 41,500 kg or 4.5 tons according to Swiss measurements.
One would have to be totally insane or suicidal twisted to jump off the remarkable 500-ft (160 m) drop into the Bhote Kosi river gorge. As the Bungy Master nicknamed Rock advises the jumpers to ensure that pockets are empty and the girls have no loose jewelry coming in the way, nervous laughter erupts from the crowd when he strongly advises against taking intoxicants just before the jump. Jumper weights are recorded before the jump to use different cords for different categories of weights. The Green, Red and Black cords are used for the lightest, the heavier and the heavyweights accordingly. It is a perfect way of wild adventure. Top
Mountain Flight
Mountain flight is a much easier way to see the Nepali Himalayan peaks. Most flights are in mornings and operate at all times except in the monsoon seasons of June and July. Air planes fly along the Himalayan range and also beyond for passengers to get a good view of the Himalayan range. All the domestic airlines of Nepal offer various forms of mountain flights.
The flight takes you within camera range of some of the highest peaks in the world, and cruising this close to the awe-inspiring massifs of rock and ice is an out-of-this world experience.
A few domestic airlines offer mountain flight from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest. This unique experience gives visitors a quick glance at Nepal's untamed landscapes and a fly-past through the world's tallest peak.
The aircraft takes off and heads eastward and almost immediately the peaks come into view. The first peak that appears on your horizon is the majestic Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at a height of 8,013m. To its right appears Dorje Lhakpa (6,966m), looking like a massive figure of eight lying prone and covered in snow. To its right is Phurbi Chyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu valley. Top
Mountain Biking
Nepal offers a challenging and pleasant scenic ride from the tropical plains of terai, mid-hills, mountainous terrain and its lush valleys to the arctic climate of the high alpine region. The only way to discover these hidden treasures and its warm ever-smiling people is on mountain bikes. Mountain biking is a great fun and a perfect way to discover Nepal's great diverse landscape, of tremendous terrain, tracks and trails. Where mountain bike takes you away from the hustle bustle of the city-town life into serene country life, on a hidden trail rarely visited area of local villages, its traditional rural life style that has preserved for centuries.
It was in the mid-1980s that biking activity really took off in Kathmandu. Enthusiasts flew with their bikes from Hong Kong to Tibet to answer the call of the wild steppes. The two-week journey from there over the passes (17,000 ft) to Nepal is what sparked it all off. Even today Kathmandu is a mecca for mountain bicyclists, as it draws thousands of enthusiasts from all corners of the world.
Scenic biking day tours: An introductory ride which takes you to explore the ancient rural villages, legendary temples and monasteries with the superb view of the Himalayas. Biking through the rural villages at the valley rim on the back trails with some ups and down hill tracks, these days biking trips give you sufficient time to immerse in its peaceful surrounding environment and make friends with the locals. The biking trips within Kathmandu Valley allows you to enjoy its hidden pockets rarely frequented by westerners which gives you a chance to see the other back side of Kathmandu. Other biking trips include City Tour with a difference biking to the famed popular historical and medieval places of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, viewpoint of Nagarkot and Kakani, the quiet sleepy town of Sankhu and Budhanilkantha. All these interesting places seem like out of this world and yet so close to Kathmandu. Come and Bike with us from our great varied day trips for you to choose and to see the other side of Kathmandu as it was for centuries.
Kathmandu Valley Rim: A pleasant, fabulous ride takes you to the medieval civilisation in and around the vicinity of Bhaktapur, with ample time to visit and make friends with the warm, local farmers and villagers enroute. Your journey continues to the famed scenic viewpoint at Nagarkot, highest spot of our trip offers you beautiful view of the sun rise and sunset with the magnificent Himalayan back drop.
Kathmandu Valley Explorer: A great scenic ride with a visit to the best pilgrimage, and mountain view spots. This fascinating ride takes you to rarely visited area of the rural pockets in and off the Kathmandu Valley rim, biking on the off trail to tarmac road and through the rice terraces with superb views of an array of snow peaks from Annapurna to Everest range of mountains. Your wonderful five days ride concludes with a down hill delight from the panoramic mountain resorts at Nagarkot to Kathmandu.
Pokhara to Kathmandu Biking: An ultimate biking adventure off the main motorable highway. A remarkable adventure that puts you on the off road trail linking two major cities in Nepal, Pokhara and Kathmandu. Your biking trip begins from Pokhara with a short biking tour in Kathmandu before the great journey. Pokhara is an amazing place in the stunning backdrop of Mt. Annapurna and Manaslu range and famous for its placid lakes. Adventure begins from this beautiful place, less than 30 miles of this ride is on the main highway, rest of the journey is tracing an assortment of broad foot paths, old jeep trails and some technical single tracks. We make your way across remote territory that's seldom visited by westerners. Crossing the old Gorkha, we follow the traditional route that joins Kathmandu to other part of mid-western Nepal. Challenging ascents as well as some incredible descents combine to makes this special off-road biking a Great biker's dream.
Other outlying places popular with mountain bike enthusiasts are Nagarjuna, Nage Gompa, Tokha, Ichangu Narayan, Gomcha, Bungamati, Kakani, Dhulikhel and Nagarkot.
Other relatively longer mountain bike trips are those extending from: Dhulikhel to Kodari (82 km), near the Tibetan border; Naubise to Chitwan Park along the Rajpath through such as scenic places as the Palung Valley, Daman, and the not-so-scenic industrial town of Hetauda in the plains; Lakeside Pokhara up and along the ridge to Sarangkot Point, and continuing on to Naudanda from where you could take in the breathtaking close-up view of the Himalayas and the Pokhara valley; Naudanda to Pokhara through Lumle, Beni and Birethanti, or Naudanda to Pokhara (32 km) either via Sarangkot trail described in d) or the highway track, which starts with a twisting 6 km descent into Modi Khola valley. Top
Cable Car
You don't have to be in Switzerland to ride on cable cars. Unlike in the West, the cable car in Nepal takes you up to the abode of Manakamana, the Wish-Fulfilling Goddess, on what you could call a spiritual ride. Legend has it that Manakamana fulfills all wishes. This belief is so ingrained in the collective conciousness of the Nepalis that many make a trip to Manakamana every year without fail. Stories abound of people's wishes coming true: lost sons returning home, lovers finding romance against all odds, people finding success in their business ventures, students excelling in their exams, separated husband and wife getting back together, and on and on. Even if you have no wishes to make (assuming that you have got it all, which means you have no need of Manakamana's blessings) or even if you are an atheist or agnostic, this place offers you a unique look into Nepali people's faith in Goddess Manakamana. Also you could look at the river valleys and the Himalayas from here. Or just explore the hamlets downhill.
Situated atop a hill (1302 m) 12 km south of the historic town of Gorkha and 6 km north of Mugling, the Manakama temple overlooks terraced fields, and the Trisuli and Marsyangdi river valleys. The hilltop also offers a vantage point for taking in the breath-taking view of the Manaslu-Himanchuli and Annapurna massifs to the north. Top
Boating & Fishing
Boating
Nepal provides some fine opportunities for boating. These range from the glacier-fed lakes up North and down to where the laden rivers ease into the plains of the Terai. Pokhara's Phewa Lake is the most popular destination for travelers wanting to indulge in recreational boating. It is the second largest lake in the kingdom and measures roughly 1.5 by 4 km. Its eastern shore, also known as Lakeside or Baidam, is the center of tourist activity in Pokhara.
Begnas and Rupa Tal are located 15 km out of Pokhara at the end of a road that turns off the Kathmandu highway. Both these lakes offer some splendid boating opportunities. Phewa, Begnas and Rupa Lakes were all part of the body of water that once filled the Pokhara valley.
Renting a boat for a couple of hours and heading out to the middle or the other side of the lake bordering the forested hill, and taking a swim, can be the highlight of a warm day. The water is cleaner out far from the buffalo and washing on the edge. Boats can also be had for the whole day, or on an hourly basis. You can either row around yourself or hire a boatman, the former being definitely a better option.
At Phewa, tourists have a choice of pedal-driven boats (which are basically fashioned out of two regular rowboats joined together by placing planks over them and providing space in the middle where the pedals are located), rowboats and sailboats. The latter are a recent development but definitely worth the money when there is a good breeze around. There is also a choice between fiber body sailboats and wooden ones. Top
Fishing
Sport fishing, like hunting, is little advertised and therefore little known in Nepal. However, for the angling enthusiast, Nepal's lakes and rivers can prove good fishing grounds. There are approximately 118 varieties of fresh-water fish in these Himalayan waters, ranging from the much sought after Mahseer to the mountain stream trout-like varieties. The best season to go sport fishing on white waters is before and after the monsoon from February till April and October and November. During these times the fishes go upstream to spawn and they consume less food. But locals catch a lot of fish during monsoon as well for their livelihood.
Some of the popular fishing trips are done in Karnali, Babai valley in the Bardiya National Park. Chitwan also hosts a number of places like the confluence of Seti and Trisuli on the Tribhuvan Highway and also in the confluence of Kaligandaki and Trisuli river. Anglers can try their luck in the clear waters of Pokhara's lakes as well. While Phewa Tal offers some good sport, there is considerable activity and is not the ideal place for a quiet day's fishing. Begnas Tal and Rupa Tal are a better bet. Get out there on any of several local buses that start plying early morning or bike your way there. You can hire a boat and go out to some of the good spots in the lake.
Fishing is also fun in many of the mountain streams. There are varieties of trout-like fish or even rainbow trouts and common trouts that can provide good sport. Recently the Fishery Department has released 4000 fingerlings in the Modi river, near Pokhara. There are agencies in Kathmandu that organise fishing trips to streams around the Kathmandu valley.
Dolalghat, east of the valley on the Kodari Highway, is easily accessible from the city - a bus ride from the Old Bus Park in Ratna Park early morning and back through the local buses by evening. You can encounter Nepali holidaymakers and the locals on the lookout for local variety of Asla and Katla, the former a kind of trout and the latter a carp. You could bring some flies along and try your luck. Some of the dams across Nepal's many rivers too have a good stock of fish. Top
Travel with Children
Kids always help break the ice with strangers, and in Nepal they unleash even more than the usual hospitality (although the lack of privacy may prove to be a problem). They can also open a door into the often closed world of Nepali women.
However, parents will have to take extra precautions in the light of Nepal's poor sanitation, dogs, crowds, traffic, pollution, bright sun and steep slopes. It may be hard to keep hands clean and yucky stuff out of mouths. Small children will have to be kept a firm grip on most of the time. Drum into them the necessity of keeping away from dogs and only drinking clean water. If your child comes down with diarrhoea, it's extremely important to keep him or her hydrated and topped up on salts - have oral rehydration formula on hand.
Naturally you'll want to plan a more modest itinerary and travel in greater comfort with children than you would on your own. Nepal's winding, bumpy roads are likely to make kids travelsick, so take bus journeys in very small doses, or rent a car. Most cheap lodgings will be out of the question on account of their bathroom arrangements. In tourist areas it should be no problem finding food that kids will eat, but they're bound to turn their noses up at "spicy" food. Baby food and disposable nappies/diapers are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but are hard to come by elsewhere.
Trekking is logistically awkward with children, especially ones who are too old to ride in a backpack and too young to hike on their own. You'll need one or more porters for all the kiddie paraphernalia; porters can also carry young ones in modified doko (wicker baskets). Trekking with an agency can alleviate some of the hassles
However, parents will have to take extra precautions in the light of Nepal's poor sanitation, dogs, crowds, traffic, pollution, bright sun and steep slopes. It may be hard to keep hands clean and yucky stuff out of mouths. Small children will have to be kept a firm grip on most of the time. Drum into them the necessity of keeping away from dogs and only drinking clean water. If your child comes down with diarrhoea, it's extremely important to keep him or her hydrated and topped up on salts - have oral rehydration formula on hand.
Naturally you'll want to plan a more modest itinerary and travel in greater comfort with children than you would on your own. Nepal's winding, bumpy roads are likely to make kids travelsick, so take bus journeys in very small doses, or rent a car. Most cheap lodgings will be out of the question on account of their bathroom arrangements. In tourist areas it should be no problem finding food that kids will eat, but they're bound to turn their noses up at "spicy" food. Baby food and disposable nappies/diapers are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but are hard to come by elsewhere.
Trekking is logistically awkward with children, especially ones who are too old to ride in a backpack and too young to hike on their own. You'll need one or more porters for all the kiddie paraphernalia; porters can also carry young ones in modified doko (wicker baskets). Trekking with an agency can alleviate some of the hassles
Short Trek Around Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley offer excellent short treks. Many people trek around kathmandu valley, yet it offers a rich in sight in to lives, history, culture & religion. You will trek between 1600m. to 2500m. We can do trekking in kathmandu valley from 1 day to 5 days. Some popular treks around kathmandu valley are sundarijal to Nagarkot, Godawari to Phulchoki, Shivapuri area, Nagarjun & Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. These all are easy trek & suitable for every body, transport is easily available at the beginning & end of these treks.
Few people trek around Kathmandu Valley. First it offers a rich insight into the lives, history & religion together with the pictures daily toil in the fields of its inhabitant. The valley rim lies between 1800m to 2800m & in autumn & winter there were wonderful mountains vistas, which can form certain viewpoints, stretch from everest in the east to Annapurna in the west. Then you will arrive Nagarkot it offers spectacular Mountain view as well as a panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. This is one of the best spots to view Mount. Everest as well as another snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan Range of eastern Nepal.
Trek Start : Sundarijal
Trek End : Dhulikhel
Trip Duration : 7 days.
Max. Altitude : 2775 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, Pickup from airport & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing:
After breakfast, leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the hindu temple complex at pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist stupa Boudhanath. Also visit monkey temple Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square & Royal Palace. Back to hotel & stay.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Sundarijal to Chisopani:
After breakfast, a short drive to Sundarijal. From here the trail climbs steeply past Tamang villages & on through rhododendron forest to Chisopani. Excellent views over the whole Himalayan range from Manaslu to Everest.
Day 04: Chisopani to Nagarkot:
Walk between the village & forest, continue our journey to Nagarkot 2775 above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset & Mount. Everest can be seen on the clear day. Overnight stay in Nagarkot.
Day 05: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel:
We will awake early to see the view. The first rays of the sun firing the peaks a lighted red slowely lighting up the Himalayas from Kanchanjunga & Everest in the far east of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri in the west. Work down to Dhulikhel.
Day 06: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu:
We’ll back to Kathmandu overnight in Kathmandu & join a cultural dinner.
Day 07: Final departure transfer to airport.
Service Cost Included on:
National Park Entry Fee, Trekking Permit, Transpotation to and from, Accomodation in Lodge during the trek, Food:- three meals a day, a Guide & required no. of porters, Essential Equipments.
Service Cost Doesn't Included on:
Personal Expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency Evocation by Helicopter, alternative transpotations in case of heavy rain, landslide, road block and strike, etc.
Few people trek around Kathmandu Valley. First it offers a rich insight into the lives, history & religion together with the pictures daily toil in the fields of its inhabitant. The valley rim lies between 1800m to 2800m & in autumn & winter there were wonderful mountains vistas, which can form certain viewpoints, stretch from everest in the east to Annapurna in the west. Then you will arrive Nagarkot it offers spectacular Mountain view as well as a panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley. This is one of the best spots to view Mount. Everest as well as another snow-topped peaks of the Himalayan Range of eastern Nepal.
Trek Start : Sundarijal
Trek End : Dhulikhel
Trip Duration : 7 days.
Max. Altitude : 2775 meters
Best Season : February, March, April, May, September, October, November & December.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu, Pickup from airport & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing:
After breakfast, leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the hindu temple complex at pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist stupa Boudhanath. Also visit monkey temple Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square & Royal Palace. Back to hotel & stay.
Day 03: Kathmandu – Sundarijal to Chisopani:
After breakfast, a short drive to Sundarijal. From here the trail climbs steeply past Tamang villages & on through rhododendron forest to Chisopani. Excellent views over the whole Himalayan range from Manaslu to Everest.
Day 04: Chisopani to Nagarkot:
Walk between the village & forest, continue our journey to Nagarkot 2775 above the sea level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset & Mount. Everest can be seen on the clear day. Overnight stay in Nagarkot.
Day 05: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel:
We will awake early to see the view. The first rays of the sun firing the peaks a lighted red slowely lighting up the Himalayas from Kanchanjunga & Everest in the far east of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri in the west. Work down to Dhulikhel.
Day 06: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu:
We’ll back to Kathmandu overnight in Kathmandu & join a cultural dinner.
Day 07: Final departure transfer to airport.
Service Cost Included on:
National Park Entry Fee, Trekking Permit, Transpotation to and from, Accomodation in Lodge during the trek, Food:- three meals a day, a Guide & required no. of porters, Essential Equipments.
Service Cost Doesn't Included on:
Personal Expenses, Insurance, Tips, Emergency Evocation by Helicopter, alternative transpotations in case of heavy rain, landslide, road block and strike, etc.
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