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20/06/2017

TAMANG HERITAGE TRAIL

Tamang Heritage trail trekking destination is just a day long bus from capital to Syabrubeshi. Which is one of the nearest trekking destination from the capital city. It is a stirring new trekking destination which situated between Langtang and Ganesh himal.
People of this area are completely Tamang peoples are culturally rich in Tibetan tradition & culture. This Tamang Heritage place The route passes through Tamang villages where one has the opportunity to see and experience Tamang village life style culture and arts have remain the same from the starting arrangement pleasant traditional welcome presented by ( the Tamang) a local peoples. The main ethnic group of this area are Tamang. They are mainly Buddhist and many residents in the region are of Tibetan descent.
A place Nagthali is another natural and cultural beauty place, which is situated at elevation of 3165m from the sea level. A magnificent panoramic view of snow capped mountains, Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh and Sanjen himal ranges all around is a special attraction of the place which gives you the feeling of being close to heaven. Nagthali is also known by the popular meditation center for local monks and priest
While on Tamang Heritage Trail before Nagthali, there is a place called Tatopani, in Nepali language that means ‘hot water’, one can be purify ourselves religiously in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the mountains. Local peoples are come to believe that if anyone can take a bath by that Hot water ( tatopani ) will able to treat your any muscular aches and pains.
This trek provides varieties of experience of Tamang rituals and Tibetan culture traditional architecture. This Tamang Heritage trail trek starts from Syabrubenshi and passes through Gatlang, Tatopani, Nagthali and Briddim respectively and trek ends at Syabrubenshi or can make your next trip to Langtang valley by continuing from Briddim valley.

Trek Facts
Duration: 12 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Lantang Area
Trip Grade: MODERATE
Attitude: 3870 m
Group size: 2
Best Season: Spring /Autumn

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20/06/2017

JUGAL HIMAL

Jugal Himal trek is one of the nearest trekking spot from capital city. The Himalayan mountain ranges towering 30 kilometers, due north of Kathmandu valley are known as the Jugal and Langtang Himals. Jugal Himal trekking area is not very common area and but it is quite amazing trekking area. The trekking routes pass through the tropical forests and some narrow trials. The people residing in this area are Tamang. On this trek we explore the vain leys and the ridges which extend to the south of these Himal and which offer some of the best off-the-beaten-trail trekking in Nepal.
Starting near Kathmandu, we trek across the Sherpa valley of Helambu, and then climb to the alpine ridges of Yangri Danda that rise next to the Panch Pokhari Lake (alpine ridge). We walk along this ridge for a few days looking at the numerous peaks of Jugal Himal and cross over the pass of G***a La (5,200m./17073ft.) to enter into the Langtang valley.
Entering Langtang, we continue eastward to the yak pasture called Langshisa Kharka and then fork to the right following Langshisa glacier between the peaks of Gangchenpo (6387m./20955ft.) and Langshisa Ri (6842m./22447ft.) in order to reach the crest of Tilman’s Col. At 5304m./17400ft, this is a difficult crossing with permanent snow and some hidden crevasses. After the pass we try following a high altitude path along the eastern flank of the Panch Pokhari lekh and then follow Balephi Khola to conclude our trek in Belephi. We will take an alternate route in case returning by Panch Phokhari is not feasible.

Trek Facts
Duration: 18 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Langtang Helambu
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude: 4100 m
Group size: 2 min
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

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20/06/2017

NAR, PHU & TILICHO LAKE

Nar, Phu & Tilicho Lake a hidden valley trek.
“When you come around the corner, you will see a sight that will move your soul”
So wrote a Nepali guide when this remote northern outpost of Manang region bordered with Tibet was opened for trekkers in 2003.
To begin this Nar, Phu & Tilicho Lake trek, we drive to Besisahar and trek initially following the well-known Annapurna Circuit rail as far as Koto before we enter into the Phu river Valley. Trekking in this area is unlike most of Nepal ? the terrain is Trans Himalayan and similar to that of Tibet. Trails are rugged and at times cut high into cliff sides in an area that has changed little over the years. We first visit the high Phu Village, which like a medieval castle, rises almost 40m above a dusty riverbed. Steep walls eroded by relentless wind and weather protect the 30-40 basic stone houses sheltered behind, built atop one another like a vertical jigsaw puzzle The we cross the Himlung Khola and enter the wide Nar Valley. After exploring the Nar, Phu villages, we cross the 5200m Kang-La pass and enter the Manang Valley.
In Braga, the route will then rejoin the Annapurna Circuit near Manang from where we will follow the little-used route that leads to the Tilicho Lake and the Meso Kanto Pass (5089m) which link the Manang and Kali Ghandaki Valleys. The crossing of the pass offers a more challenging and exciting alternative to the popular Thorong La Pass on the Annapurna Circuit. After crossing the pass we trek to Jomsom from where we fly back to Pokhara.

Trek Facts
Duration: 25 Days
Activities: trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Manang / Kaligandaki
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude: 5089 m
Group size: Min 2 persons
Best Season: Spring /Autumn

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20/06/2017

GHANDRUNG TREK

The Annapurna area is regarded as the most scenic area for walk in the whole world. Ghandrung trek is the focal point of this trek which is situated south of the Hiuchuli and Annapurna South peaks. It is an important Gurung villages which famous for the scenic view of its slate roofed houses in the foreground of Hiuchuli and Annapurna South peaks. Buddhist by origin, Gurung is the best known ethnic community of Nepal and form the elite corps of the famed Gurkha soldier.
To begin Ghandrung trek, we drive for about 6 hours from Kathmandu to Phedi near Pokhara. From Phedi, it is pleasant short climb to the picturesque Magar village of Dhampus which sits on a ridge top over looking the Pokhara Valley on the South and the who Annapurna mountain massif on the North. The wide terraced fields on the climb which is cultivated the year-round is mesmerizing to look at!
Onward Dhampus, we walk through a forest area with rhododendron and oak trees and pass by Landrung, another important village in this region settled by ethnic Magar and Chettri people before arriving at Ghandrung. Ghandrung is the chief village of Gurung people in this region. The view of the Annapurna South and Hiuchuli peaks from here with the slate roofed houses in the foreground decorate many of the post-card stands along the trail. From Ghandrung, we make a steep descent to Madi Khola and follow it downstream to Birethanti to end this short and beautiful trek.

Trek Facts
Duration: 9 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Annapurna Foothills
Trip Grade: EASY
Attitude: 3450 m
Group size: 1 min
Best Season: spring /Autumn

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20/06/2017

GHOREPANI P**N HILL TREK

Ghorepani P**n Hill Trek is the third best trek of Nepal after Everest Base Camp Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek.Although itis short, yet it is beautiful. The reason is it offers you the view of all the famous mountains of the Annapurna Region, such as Gangapurna, Annapurna I, II, IlI, Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and others. Fromrhododendron trees, its trekking trail enters to the forest of cedar, juniper and birch, as well as to the blooming field of purple foxgloves, ruby poppies, and blue hydrangeas. The dense forest, which lies ahead is composed of fir trees and is a home to animals.
In Ghorepani P**n Hill Trek, you not only enjoy the beauty ofthe Annapurna Ranges but also reach the viewpoint, which offers you a panoramic view of mountains; there, early in the morning, at the first dawn, you see the sunrise on the mountains and see how they change their colors from white snow-covered to golden as the sun ascends from a low horizon to a high altitude, making the view incredible.

Trek Facts
Duration: 10 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Annapurna Foothills
Trip Grade: EASY
Attitude:3210 mt.
Group size: 1 min
Best Season: Spring /Autumn

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20/06/2017

JOMSOM MUKTINATH TREK

Jomsom Muktinath trek, Muktinath temple is one of sacred shrine for both Hindnus and Buddhist religious. India and Tibet. sits at the top of Kaligandaki valley on the western side of Thorung la pass.The Kaligandaki Valley is known as the deepest gorge of the world which cuts through the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan massif. It is also home to the Thakali people, who are known among the most financially successful ethnic community in Nepal. The ‘daal-bhaat’ meals prepared by Thakali lady in their road-side wonderfully clean” bhatti” ( tea house) is very famous in whole of Nepal.
As in our other treks in the Annapurna Foothills, in the first part of the trek, we pass through the famous Gurung village of Dhampus and Ghandrung to arrive at Ghorepani the overnight town for the P**n Hill view point. A interesting descent from Ghorepani leads to the of Tatopani ( a town famous for its sweet tasting orange ochard and US$ 1284.00(min 2pax) a hot water spring site by the bank of Kaligandaki river). Trekking up the Kaligandaki Valley from Tatopani, important Thakali villages such as Tukche, Ghasa, Marpha and Jomsom.
From Jomsom, we follow the wind-swept Kaligandaki river valley to Kaagbeni – the gateway to mysterious Mustang and then a short hike leads to the sacred pilgirmage site of Muktinath situated at 3,800m/12,500ft.

Trek Facts

Duration: 16 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Kaligandaki Valley
Trip Grade: MODERATE
Attitude: 3710 m
Group size: 2 -12
Best Season: Spring /Autumn

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13/06/2017

AROUND ANNAPURNA TREK

Around Annapurna Trek has been done 23-days trip, starting with a 6 hours drive to Besisahar taking you around the Annapurna Massif is considered the most scenic walk in the world. It offers both the best of the hill and mountain culture and panorama of Nepal with along with crossing of an opportunity to cross a high mountain pass – Thorungla 5418m/17,770 ft.).
From Besisahar we trek in the Marsyangdi river valley with ample view of Manaslu, Peak 29 and Himalchuli. and arrive at Manang Valley after few days gradual ascnet The Manang region dominated by the snowcapped Annapurna II, III, IV, Pisang and Chulus has strong resemblace to Tibet in its culture and architecture and landscape. The views of prayer flags fluttering on every house top and monasteries and roadside main walls in each and every village give you to the first taste of being in the mountain. After Manang we shortly cross the famous Thorung la pass to enter the Kaligandaki Valley passing the holy shrine of Muktinath.. Soon after Muktinath, we follow the Kaligandaki downstream and pass throug the Thakali villages of Jomsom, Marpha, Tukche, Ghasa and then arrive at Ghorepani after leaving Kaligandaki at Tatopani. Another highlight of the trip will be the short hike to P**n Hill from Ghorepani for the breath taking views of the Dhaulagir, Tukche, Nilgiri and Annapura. Trek ends near Pokhara and then drive to Kathmandu.

Trek Facts

Duration: 22 Days
Activities: Trekking
Trekking Area: Annapurna Foothills
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude:5,413 m
Group size: 2 -12 persons
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

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13/06/2017

ARUN VALLEY, EVEREST TREK

This Arun valley, Everest trek is following an ancient trail connecting the low lands of eastern Nepal with the high alpine lands of Khumbu (Mt Everest region) offers an unique experience of hiking in an off the beaten tourist trail. Despite of the fact that most supplies in Khumbu area is flown by cargo helicopters and air planes, this trail is still popular among local traders and porters visiting the haat bazaar (weekly markets) in Khumbu with their merchandise carried on human backs. Porters from this area are known to be strongest in Nepal.
We Begin this Arun valley, Everest trek with a short flight from Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. 330m/1083ft- a sub tropical town situated near the Arun river which drains all way from the other side of Mt. Everest in Tibet! The Arun is among the seven tributaries forming the Nepal mightiest river – the Kosi.
From Tumlingtar the trail follows the Arun river for a day and half passing through fertile farmlands cultivated by ethnic Chetri and bahuns – people of so called higher Hindu castes – who live higher up due as the weather down in the river valley is hot and tropical. Further to the North East, the Rai people, who once ruled this part of the country before Nepal’s unification by the King Prithivi Narayan Shah, dwell the land along the Irkhuwa Khola – a tributary of Arun.
Arriving at Phedi 1680m. the trail steeply climbs for the Salpa Pass 3350m/ 10988ft. and descends into the first and a long Sherpa village Sanam before Gudel and B**g – two large Rai villages is arrived.. Another pass Pangum La 3173m/10407ft, the trail enters the Pharak (middle country) region of the Sherpa country. Along trial we enjoy distant views of Makalu, Chamlang and peaks up north in the Hongu valley..
In Paiyu, we meet the Jiri to Everest classic trail followed by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa during their historic expedition in 1953. Onward, we trek across the Sherpa villages Dungde (Chaurikharka), Phakding, Benkar, Monjo, Tumbuk (Jorsalle) settled along the fertile Dudh Kosi river valley and then climb steeply to Nauche (Namche Bazar) the capital of the Sherpa country situated at 3400m/1152ftcross. From Namche, we hike at a leisurely pace for a close up view of Mt. Everest from Kalapathar 5545m/181887ft. On our way to Kalapathar, we visit the world famed monastery at Tengboche and the Pangboche monastery which known to be the oldest in the region. After the view of Mt. Everest from Kalapathar, we descend to Lukla and take a flight to Kathmandu to end this magnificent trek.

Trek Facts

Duration: 26 Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Arun valley/Khumbu
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude:5545 m.
Group size: min 5 persons
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

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10/06/2017

THREE VALLEYS OF EVEREST TREK

This three valleys of Everest trek is less frequented by travelers in the Everest area, combine hikes in the Nangpa, Gokyo and the Khumbu Valleys – the 3 main valleys that form the Everest region. The trek itinerary begins with a flight to Lukla from Kathmandu and then begin the hike via Namche Bazaar first into Nangpa Valley then cross over a 5340m. high Pass (Renjo La) to enter Gokyo Valley and then cross another 5320m. high pass (Cho La) to enter into Khumbu Valley to visit the Mount Everest base camp.
Hike in the Nangpa Valley, which leads towards the Nangpa La pass (5716m.) Nepal – Tibet border, will be the focus of the trip as this beautiful Valley which has been recently opened for trekkers is less frequented by travelers and more remote than the Gokyo and Khumbu Valley. While in the Nangpa Valley we will visit the old base camp for Mt. Cho-Oyu 8201m. and if possible climb to the Nangpa La pass (5716m.) After the hikes in the Nangpa Valley, we will be well acclimatized for crossing of our first high pass Renjo La 5340m. From this pass, the view of Mt. Everest and mountains in the vicinity are just breathtaking with the turquoise color Gokyo lake in the foreground.
Entering Gokyo, we cross the Ngozumba glacier which drains from the mountains in the Mt. Cho-Oyu range and take the higher trail for the Cho-La pass (5320m.) The hike to this pass is quiet and beautiful with many smaller snowy peaks encircling our trail. Even though a few meter less higher than Renjo La pass, the Cho-La pass is a snowy pass and offers beautiful view of peaks in the Gokyo Valley and Amadablam on the other side.
Entering into Khumbu Valley, we meet the popular Mt. Everest trail at Lobuche. From here, the Mount Everest base camp is another day’s walk pass the tea houses in Gorakshep. The walk to Mt. Everest base camp after Gorakshep follows the Khumbu Ice Fall with huge blocks of ice blocks shaped like tiny mountains. After the base camp experience, we follow the popular tourist trail back to Lukla via Pheriche, Tengboche and Namche Bazaar.

Trek Facts
Duration: 21 Days
Activities: Tea house Trekking
Trekking Area: Arun Valley/Khumbu
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude:5430 mt
Group size: 2-12
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

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10/06/2017

MERA LA AMPHULABTSA & CHO-LA TREK

This Mera la Amphulabtsa & Cho-la Trek is quite technical and strenuous trek. Beginning with a scenic flight along the eastern Himalayas from Kathmandu to Lukla, this highly spectacular trek takes us through the remote areas of Hinku/Hongu valleys into the Khumbu valley for a close-up view of Mt. Everest. Before we enter the Khumbu valley, we trek over three high passes (between 4600m/11500′, 5415m/17761ft. and 5,817/19,099ft.), enjoying a vast panorama of the eastern Himalayan range which includes magnificent views of 5 Himalayan summits higher than 8000 meters, including Mt. Everest. This remarkable area is isolated and void of tea houses. This is in sharp contrast to the busy Sherpa villages that follow after our descent from Amphulabtsa Pass into Khumbu Valley.
Other highlights in this trip include a hike to the summit of Kalapathar (5545m/18188′) from where we look directly at the massive south-west face of Mt. Everest.
On our descent, we take a less frequented trail going over Cho-la pass (5432m/17756′) which leads us to the beautiful lakes of Gokyo valley, famous for its turquoise green waters. Onward, we stop at the colorful Sherpa capital of Namche Bazar and then arrive Lukla to complete this outstanding trek.

Trek Facts
Duration: 24Days
Activities: Trekking
Country: Nepal
Trekking Area: Hinku/Hongu & Khumbu/Gokyo
Trip Grade: STRENUOUS
Attitude:5827m.
Group size: minimum 3 persons
Best Season: Spring / Autumn

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08/06/2017

STUNNING MT.EVEREST BASE CAMP WEDDING PHOTOS

This has to be one of the most incredible, and challenging, wedding photo shoots we have ever featured. In search of the ultimate adventure destination wedding, photographer Charleton Churchill helped bride and groom Ashley and James capture an epic and grueling wedding at Mt. Everest basecamp.

First, let’s put something in perspective. When you hear “base camp,” you might think it’s not so high up. You’d be wrong. Mt. Everest base camp is situated at a literally breath-taking elevation of 17,600 feet (~5,364 meters) above sea level. The tallest peak in North America, the rockies’ Mount Elbert, tops out at just 14,440 feet (~4,401 meters).

Everything about this photo shoot was going to be grueling—from acclimating to the altitude and lack of oxygen, to dealing with the freezing cold temperatures. Luckily, both photographer and couple had been preparing ahead of their gorgeous flight in.

“I have wanted this Everest wedding so bad for a while, worked hard, trained hard, with much planning, persevered through many obstacles, even surviving an earthquake with another couple in my 2015 attempt,” Churchill tells PetaPixel. “After all this, getting sick, fighting the cold, and with time constraints, we finally accomplished it. I didn’t give up. I pressed on towards the goal.”

The couple also prepared, training for a year and planning to take 2-3 weeks total for the wedding/shoot in order to properly acclimate to the altitude.

But the trek was more difficult than any of them could have prepared for. “Saying this was an epic and amazing trip is true,” writes Churchill on his blog, “but I would be remiss if I didn’t share it came with some suffering, doubt, fear, anxiety, and physical pain.”

Once they scaled beyond 14,000 foot camp, temperatures ranged between -8 to 10°F (-22 to -12° C), making it extremely difficult to stay warm, much less keep your hands from freezing when you took pictures. And by the time they got to base camp, Churchill had been dealt a blow by food poisoning and James had already needed to be put on oxygen to cope with a bout of Khumbu cough (AKA. high altitude hack).

When they finally arrived at base camp, they faced yet another challenge: time. They were told they would have only one hour and 30 minutes to “eat, get married, pack up, and get on a helicopter.” So they set out to accomplish just that.

“We ate, drank, and got married in an hour,” writes Churchill. “James and Ashley exchanged vows at Mt. Everest Base camp right in front of the famous Khumbu ice-fall where people use ladders to maneuver over crevasses, and with the beautifully carved Nuptse Face in the backdrop. Their epic wedding was surrounded by all these famous mountains. It was beautiful, short, and we captured a few photos before packing and getting ready to leave.”

Here are a few of the photos Churchill captured while the bride and groom battled freezing temps and rugged terrain in the name of the most adventurous of adventure weddings:

The amazing wedding photography adventure has earned Churchill international attention, something he was never expecting or prepared for. And although he seems to be enjoying it, the attention was never his goal.

“All this national and international attention is still unreal to me, so I’m still processing it,” he told PetaPixel when we spoke with him. “I don’t consider myself a great business guru, I just want to make great images that move people.”

Mission accomplished…

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08/06/2017

THE MANI RIMDU FESTIVAL OF TENGBOCHE

The Mani Rimdu festival of Tengboche is performed in the 9th month of the Sherpa Tibetan calendar ( corresponds to 3rd week of October) according to the tradition of Mindroling and came from Rongbuk Monastery north of Tengboche in Tibet. The name comes from “Mani” part of the chant of Chenrezig, and “Rilbu & quot; which are the small red pills, which are blessed throughout the ceremony and distributed to everyone at the end.
At the beginning a beautiful and intricate mandala or sacred diagram is drawn in fine colored sand. The sand is collected from a special place high in the mountains. It takes four days to complete the mandala then it is covered and used as a focus for the next ten days meditation.
At the end of the ceremonies the monks perform the sacred mask dances known as Cham. There are sixteen dances with some comic interludes that delight the crowds. These dances are
a recreation of the establishment of Buddhism in the Himalayas by the legendary Padmasambhava, known as Guru Rinpoche. The dances convey Buddhist teachings on many levels from the simplest truth to the most profound realization. Throughout the dances, symbolic demons are conquered, dispeled or subdued. The symbolism can be interpreted on many levels; the inner “demons” of hatred, greed and ignor.

Trek Facts
Duration: 16 Days
Activities: Trekking
Trekking Area: Khumbu
Trip Grade: MODERATE
Attitude:3860m
Group size: 3-12
Best Season: 14 October

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