Namaste!!!

I cordially welcome you to our environmentally-conscious outdoor adventure tour operator "Nepal EnvironmentalTreks & Expedition" to explore and experience the treasure of myths and legends of Himalayan countries ofNepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India.

Perhaps it's aware to all adventure enthusiasts that this wonderful Himalayan world is very much popular for themagnificent natural beauty, cultural exploration and various adventure activities for all ages, tastes and abilities.

Since its inception in 1990, our company has been consistently offering a rich, unforgettable and truly Himalayanexperience to its thousands of explorers and adventurers through a variety of tourism-related activities whetherit be cultural to wilderness discovery across the Himalayan realm.

We are committed to developing tourism in a way that is environmentally responsible and sustainable whilepreserving Nepal's heritage, history & culture and contributing to the welfare of local rural communities.

Furthermore, we are dedicated to offering the highest quality, safest and best value trips at our level best.We want our clients to experience the pleasure of finding and pursuing a passion for travel and deep sense ofsatisfaction after the trips in the Himalayan world.

Besides, our regular adventure trips we do also organize various tour packages, wildlife tour, white water rafting,mountain flights, mountain biking, fights reservations, hotel bookings and other travel related services for Tibet,Bhutan and India.

No matter how adventure enthusiasts and holiday makers would like to contact us- whether by phone, e-mail orvisiting our office- we are always at our level best to offer all possible information and committed services tomake your trip enjoyable and memorable !!

With best regards,

Nava Raj DahalManaging Director

Message from Managing Director

Nava Raj Dahal (Founder & Managing Director):Born in Dhading district of Nepal, he moved to Kathmandu after thecompletion of high school education. While working initially as an accountantin a trekking company, he completed masters degree in BusinessAdministration (MBA) from Tribhuvan University. In the meantime, he alsogot an opportunity to guide the tourists to almost all regions for trekking andother adventurous activities in Nepal which helped him later to set up hisown trekking company "Nepal Environmental Treks and Expedition"with the support of two other working partners. Being a strong supporter ofeco- tourism since the very beginning, he is well motivated towards protectingand preserving the beautiful environment for future generations. He oftenquotes "Where there is greenery, there is peace and happiness". At present,he has been elected as the General Secretary of TAAN (Trekking Agencies'Association of Nepal) an umbrella organization of 560 trekking companies.He firmly believes that his position at TAAN has encouraged him to supportin promoting the tourism of Nepal.

His visit to several countries of Asia and Europe has granted him tremendousopportunities to study the ethics and nature of global tourism and to havecorporate relationship with tourism entrepreneurs. With his continuouscontribution and strong dedication, the company has established animpeccable reputation both at home and abroad.

Arjun Prasad Dhakal (Co- Founder & Director):Originally, he hails from Dhading district of Nepal. After completing his Highschool education in his village, he moved to Kathmandu and started hiscareer in travel industry. Prior to setting up "Nepal Environment Treks &Expedition", he had served for other adventure travel company as touroperation Director for more than a decade. His years of practical experienceand wealth of knowledge in adventure tourism helped him to establish himselfas a key person in the management team.

Ramesh Dahal (Tour Manager):Born and raised in Dhading district, he is a kind and easy- going youngtravel entrepreneur with enthusiasm and passion for tourism right from hisvery young age. He has acquired varied and practical experience in thetravel industry, working previously as trekking guide for ten years and laterhe assumes the position of sales executive and tour manager in thecompany. His easy and lively tempermanent has won the hearts of manytravelers he has led and has built a very friendly relationship with them tilldate. He understands the needs of each member of the group while on trailand treats them with great care. He has got extensive experience in trekkingfield and has good command in English.

Besides handling trekking and tours, he takes care of inquires of the clients,reservation of hotel accommodations/ flights/ transportation. Furthermore,he has spent many years living in Europe and has a through knowledge ofvarious European cultures, places and people. Above all, he also ownsanother travel company World Vision Travels and Tour and has been servingthis company being the Managing Director since its inception.

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Nepal Environment Treks and Expedition is one ofNepalís leading adventure travel companies privately ownedand managed by a group of experienced travel professionalssince 1990. It is officially registered with the Ministry of Tourism,government of Nepal and affiliated to organizations- TrekkingAgencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal MountaineeringAssociation (NMA), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), KathmanduEnvironmental Educational Project (KEEP). Since its inceptionthe company has grown steadily to become the best tour operatorin adventure tourism specifically in tours, treks, peak climbing,full scale mountaineering, white water rafting, jungle excursionsas well as in handling a comprehensive travel arrangementwhich includes hotel booking, flight tickets reservations,transportations and visa/ permits (Tibet & Bhutan) as per theneeds of the clients.

Our team: We have highly experienced and well- trainedteam of trekking and mountaineering guides, climbers and other fieldstaff carefully selected from different mountainous regions of theHimalayas. Their unrivalled knowledge of the areas and long timeexperience in adventure tourism guarantees a worry- free trip withreliability.

Our Commitment: Under the efficient management team comprisingof experienced and dedicated staff Nepal Environment Treks andExpedition is committed to offering the highest quality, safest andunrivalled holiday experiences to its clients.

Customised offers: We offer the largest range of travel itinerariesto people of all ages, physical abilities and tastes. All the proposeditineraries of treks, tours and expedition packages are well- organizedconsidering the clientsí interest , timeframe and specific budget withoutcompromising our quality- based service.

Natural and sustainable Approach: Our company is seriouslyconcerned to preserve the natural environment and indigenouscultures of the Himalayan countries where we organize the trips. Acertain percentage of our profits is contributed to charity and welfareprograms to promote sustainable rural development in the areas ofeducation, health and drinking water projects already existed in theremote mountainous regions.

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Nepal At a Glance

Location : Situated between India & China in the

North & India in East, West & South.

Area : 147,181 sq. km.

Capital : Kathmandu

Population : 23.5 million

Currency : Nepalese Rupee

Language : Nepali & English.

Religion : Hinduism, Buddhism,

Islam and others.

Seasons : Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn

World Heritage Sites (Cultural)

- Kathmandu Durbar Square

- Pashupatinath

- Swayambhunath

- Bouddhanath

- Patan Durbar Square

- Bhaktapur Durbar Square

- Changunarayan

- Lumbini ( birth place of Lord Buddha)

World Heritage Sites ( Natural)

- Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park

(1148 sq. km.)

- Chitwan National Park (932 sq. km.)

Nepal is a small, landlocked Himalayan Countrylocated between Tibet Autonomous Region of the PeopleísRepublic of China to the North and India to the South,West and East. The land is rectangular in shape having885 km in length from east to west and 145 km to 241 kmnorth to south. The elevation of the country ranges from70 m sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at8848 m all within a distance of 150 km with climaticvariations ranging from sub- tropical to alpine.

The country is popularly known in the world for anincredible variety of eco- system, the worldís 8 highestmountain ranges, thick tropical jungles teeming with floraand fauna, thundering rivers, ice- blue lake, forested hills,arid deserts and frozen valleys.

Nepal offers an amazing diversity of adventureopportunity and cultural sightseeing attractions

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Annapurna Region 6

Popular treks in the Annapurna Region 7

Everest Region 10

Popular treks in the Everest Region 11

Langtang Region 13

Popular treks in the Langtang Region 14

Wilderness Region 16

Popular treks in the Wilderness Region 17

Short & Easy treks 28

Newly Opened Treks 30

Trek & Peak Climbing 31

Expedition in the Nepal Himalayas 32

White Water Rafting 35

Jungle Safari 36

Festivals in Nepal 37

Tours and Sightseeing 39

(Inside/Outside Kathmandu Valley)

Nepal Tour Packages 43

Adventure Sports in Nepal 45

Special Tours 45

Outbound Destinations 46

Tibet 46

Bhutan 50

India 52

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Grading of a TrekWe have graded our trips in different categories andyou should choose one that suits you the most.Grading of a trek has been done on the basis of somefactors such as- the trip duration, the altitude, theterrain, number of hours of walking everyday, likelytemperatures and the level of fitness.

Easy treks involve up to 6 hours each day, altitudegenerally do not exceed 3500 m. Anyone who enjoysregular exercise and is in a good physical conditioncould easily cope with these treks.

Moderate treks involve walking for 6 to 7 hours aday in more remote country, reaching altitudes ofapproximately 4500m. A reasonable level of fitness isrequired as there would be much ascents and descentswith some occasional difficult days.

Strenuous treks are harder, suitable for regularmountain walkers as they are generally more demandingand may involve 7 or 8 hours a day, with altitudes upto 5500m. You should be physically fit and appropriatepreparation is essential. Some days may involvecrossing a pass with up to 10 hours of walking a day.

TREKKING INFORMATIONTrekking in Nepal:Trekking in Nepal offers ultimate opportunity for valiant voyagers who are

forever in pursuit for adventures in the Himalayas. With captivating landscape

of Nepal Himalayan range and unrivaled diversity of flora and fauna, Nepal

is truly trekkers’ paradise.

Nepal Environmental Treks & Expedition is a highly proactive trekking

agency in Nepal which offers the largest range of adventure trips for people

of all ages, any grade of experience and almost at any timeframe. For the

last two decades, we’ve pioneered and led thousands of trips all over

Himalayan regions in the most eco- friendly way.

AccommodationWe basically offer you three kinds of accommodationswhile on treks- Tea House (Lodge) trek, Camping andLocal home stay. Tea House accommodation or lodgetrek is very popular in the developed tourist regionsincluding Annapurna, Everest and Langtang - Helamburegions where western, continental meals, Nepalesemeal (Dal bhaat), and good accommodation withattached bath with hot and cold showers are availablein most of the places.

Camping accommodation or full board trek includes ateam consisting of a well- versed guide, cook, Sherpa,& porters to provide trekkers the best company. Ourporters carry all trekking gear; food, fuel, & personalbelongings, whereas our cook prepares hygienic freshmeals and the Sherpa (Assistant Guide/Care Taker)supervises the whole operations. Trekkers carry onlysmall bag or their needful gadgets for their trek. Atnight, they are provided with dining tents, sleepingtents, & toilet tents. They are also provided withmattresses and down sleeping bags, tables and chairsall of which are carried by porters.

We are well equipped to accommodate in local houseswhile on trails as per the trekkers’ interest. The trekkers’stay at local home brings them an opportunity to enjoylocal food prepared by local people, to interact in reallife setting and learn about local behavior, culture andtradition.

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nnapurna region lies towards the north of central Nepal and is one of the most popular trekking destinationsin the country offering a variety of excellent treks of all grades and styles. The region introduces us Nepalesespectacular diversity at its finest: various tribes and castes, a wide range of terrain, wooded alpine pasturesfrom sub-tropical rainforest, deep valleys, deepest gorge of the world.

On the way we cross the Thorong La pass (5416m), a challenging ascent and encounter numerousmonkeys, birds and flowers. Reaching across the entire Annapurna range, northern to the wild plateau ofwestern Tibet and west of the forbidden land of Mustang is extraordinarily wonderful.

Annapurna Region

Highlights:- One of the most spectacular mountain amphitheatres with

high peaks above 7000m- Draped with snowfields and glaciers with great buttresses,

rock walls and ice fluting that burst from a rough, undulatingbasin

- A gorge clothed with dense bamboo jungle and rain forest.

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Popular treks in the Annapurna region

Duration22/27 days18/21 days19 days08 days07 days15 days13 days07 days09 days08 days11 days07 days

Mode of TravelDrive in/outDrive in/outDrive in/outDrive in/outDrive in/outDrive in/FlyoutDrive in/outDrive in/outFly in/outFly in/outDrive in/outDrive in/out

Style of trekTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/CampingTeahouse/Camping

Elevation (Max)5416 m5416 m5416 m3180 m3180 m5416 m4170 m3180 m3795 m3795 m3795 m3795 m

GradeStrenuousStrenuousStrenuousModerateModerate

StrenuousModerateModerate

StrenuousStrenuousStrenuousStrenuous

Name of the treksAnnapurna Circuit +SanctuaryAnnapurna CircuitAnnapurna RoundGhorepani PanoramaGhorepani LoopAnnapurna Circuit + JomsomAnnapurna Base CampBeni GhorepaniJomsomJomsom CulturalGhorepani- JomsomJomsom Deluxe

Jomsom-Muktinath

Duration 12 days

Grade: Moderate

It is a short trek along the KaliGandaki towards the long forbiddenKingdom of Mustang. The templeof Muktinath, although dedicated toVishnu, is sacred to both Hindu andBuddhist and many ascetic sadhusgather there.

Mardi HimalBase CampDuration 11days

Grade: Moderate

Mardi Himal is the name given tothe feature of the long rising ridgeand its summit that form thesouthwesterly lower slope of MtMachhapuchhare, the famoustriangular skyline that is seen fromthe Phewa Lake at Pokhara. This isone of the exotic and interesting treksin Nepal. Uncrowned terrainproviding the golden chance toexplore traditional villages, incrediblescenery, infinite diversity of culture,spectacular views of silverymountains and tempting views ofrivers and exotic valley are otherhighlights of the trek.

Optional Treks

Ghorepani-PoonhillDuration 08 days

Grade: Moderate

This trek is designed up to Poonhill(3120m), a hilltop that offersa brilliant view of the HimalayanPeaks of Annapurnas,Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri(8167m). The highlight of this trek isPoonhill, which offers the bestsunrise view early in the morning.On a clear day, it is even possible tosee the transcendental valley to thesouthern side.

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Trek Profile:

Length of trip: 21 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 5416 mType of trek: Tea house/ CampingWalking hours: 4 - 6Group size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

Annapurna Circuit Trek(21days + 4 days Kathmandu)

This is one of Nepal’s classic treks that offerssuperb views of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri and Hima-layan experiences of dramatic changes of terrain fromsub- tropical through alpine to an arid semi- desertsimilar to Tibet at the climax of the trek Thorang LaPass (5416 m). This trek is an excellent introductionto walking in Nepal for those who are confident oftheir fitness. The route starts from Beshisahar, fol-lows the Marshyangdi river giving mesmerizing viewsof Mt. Manaslu and Himal Chuli to the east.

ItineraryDay 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Beshisahar (823 m).Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda (1305 m).Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1410 m).Day 06: Trek to Dharapani (1960 m).Day 07: Trek to Chame (2675 m).Day 08: Trek to Pisang (3100 m).Day 09: Trek to Manang (3440 m).Day 10: Rest/ acclimatization day at Manang.Day 11: Trek to Yak Kharka (4350 m).Day 12: Trek to Thorang Phedi (4220 m).Day 13: Trek to Muktinath (3850m) via Thorang La (5416 m).Day 14: Trek to Marpha (2667 m).Day 15: Trek to Ghasa (2013 m).Day 16: Trek to Tatopani (1189 m).Day 17: Rest day at Tatopani.Day 18: Trek to Ghorepani (2853 m)Day 19: Trek to Poonhill (3180 m) / Tadapani (2675 m)Day 20: Trek to Ghandruk (1950 m).Day 21: Trek to Pothana (1990 m).Day 22: Trek to Dhampus Phedi (1113 m).Day 23: Drive/ Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu.Day 24: Free day in Kathmandu.Day 25: Final Departure

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Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trek Profile:

Length of trip: 14 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 4170 m.Type of trek: Tea house/ CampingWalking hours: 4 - 6Group size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive/Fly in & out

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Drive/ fly Kathmandu to Pokhara (914 m).Day 04: Drive to Nayapul (1050 m), trek to

Tirkhedhunga (1577 m).Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani (2675 m).Day 06: Trek to Poonhill & Tadapani (2731 m).Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk (1950 m).Day 08: Trek to Chhomrong (2040 m).Day 09: Trek to Bamboo (2340 m).Day 10: Trek to Deurali (3230 m).Day 11: Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4170 m)

via MBC (3820 m).Day 12: Trek to Dovan (2630 m).Day 13: Trek to Jhinudanda (1750 m).Day 14: Trek to Pothana (1600 m).Day 15: Trek to Dhampus Phedi, drive to PokharaDay 16: Drive/ Fly† Pokhara to Kathmandu.Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu.Day 18: Final Departure

Annapurna Base Camp Trek( 14 days + 4 days Kathmandu)The combination of easy walking and majestic scenery makes the trek to Annapurna Sanctuary, one of themost popular treks in Nepal. One can enjoy mountain views, pass through thick bamboo and rhododendronforests and experience cultural diversities while making venture into the Annapurna Himal.

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Everest Region

Highlights:Trans-Himalayan eco-system, alpine flowers, highpasses, Sherpa, villages, highest mountains, stunningB u d d h i s t m o n a s t e r i e s , E v e r e s t N a t i o n a l P a r k -world heritage site (Natural).Everest or Upper Khumbu Region, the second

most popular trekking area in Nepal, is the home tothe worldís highest mountains including Mt. Everest(8850m),Cho Oyu(8153m), Makalu(8470m), Lhotse,Nuptse, Thamserku, Tawache and many othercountless mountains and peaks. A trek to Everestregion follows the course of the Dudh Koshi riverand gradually climbs through forests of rhododendronand magnolia. The region lures thousands ofadventure seekers to explore and experience highmountain valleys, high passes, Buddhistmonasteries, Buddhist culture and stunning Sherpavillages on such high altitudes. Trekking to this regionmakes the travelers feel satisfied being at the baseof Mt. Everest- the highest mountain in the world.

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Optional Treks

Popular treks in the Everest region

Name of the treks

Everest Base Camp via Phaplu

Everest Gokyo

Gikyo Chola Pass + EBC

Lukla- Lobuche-EBC

EBC Gokyo Chola Pass

Lukla-Lobuche-EBC-Monjo-Lukla

Everest Cultural

Gokyo trek

Jiri-EBC- Lukla

Gokyo-Renzo La

Elevation (Max)

5545 m

5483 m

5545 m

5545 m

5545 m

5545 m

5483 m

5483 m

5546 m

5340 m

Duration

17 days

13 days

18 days

13 days

16 days

15 days

09 days

19 days

24 days

13 days

Mode of Travel

Fly in/out

Fly in/out

Fly in/out

Fly in/out

Fly in/out

Fly in/out

Fly in/out

Drive in/Fly out

Drive in/Fly out

Fly in/out

Style of Trek

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Moderate

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Gokyo-RenjoLa PassDuration: 18 daysGrade:StrenuousA trek differs from other normaltreks of the Khumbu Region. Thistrek includes beautiful Gokyo Valley,excellent panorama, sparklingGokyo lake, a rarely attempted pass(Renjo La) and less explored Thamevalley. At the pass a great view ofthe Gokyo lake on one side, theRingmo Pokhari lake on the otherside and a myriad of snowy peaksin the background provide anincredible sensation.

Everest-KalapatharDuration: 16 days Grade:StrenuousA challenging trek encompassing allthe very best that the region offers.The spectacular scenery is unrivalledand the people of mountains makethe travelers feel welcome in theirvillages. Alpine flowers, stunningBuddhist monasteries and highmountain passes are the highlightsof this trek.

Gokyo-Chola PassDuration: 17 daysGrade:StrenuousA fantastic trek offering a goodalternative route to the traditionalbase camp in the Khumbu valleywith plenty of time at Gokyo toexplore the wild beauty of the less-populated area. Additional day tripsand high altitude walking includingthe crossing of Chola Pass can alsobe tailored as per interest andtimeframe of the clients.

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Trek Profile:Length of trip: 27 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 5545 mType of trek: Tea house/ CampingWalking Hours: 4-7 hoursGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

Jiri- EBC- Kalapathar- Jiri trek(27 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu)The trek involves a tremendous amount of up anddown walking even though the trail head begins at anelevation of 1860 m. The trail ascends to the ridgethat separates two rivers, descends to the river itselfand ascends again the next ridge. This trek has anumber of stunning attractions: entire walk throughlovely forests, visit several Buddhist Monasteries,mesmerize the spectacular views of Everest, AmaDablam and many others.

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Drive Kathmandu to Jiri (1905 m), 188 km, 9 hrs.Day 04: Trek to Deurali (2705 m).Day 05: Trek to Sete (2400 m).Day 06: Trek to Junbesi (2675 m).Day 07: Rest day at Junbesi.Day 08: Trek to Nunthala (2200 m)Day 09: Trek to Bupsa (2350 m).Day 10: Trek to Surkey (2400 m).Day 11 : Trek to Phakding (2652 m).Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m).Day 13: Rest/ Acclimatization at Namche Bazaar.Day 14: Trek to Tyangboche (3867 m).Day 15: Trek to Dingboche (4260 m).Day 16: Rest/ Acclimatization day at DingbocheDay 17: Trek to Lobuche (4930 m).Day 18: Trek to EBC (5486 m) via Gorakshep (5180 m)Day 19: Trek to Kalapatthar (5545 m) & back to Pheriche (4250 m)Day 20: Trek to TyangbocheDay 21: Trek to Namche BazaarDay 22: Trek to Surkey.Day 23: Trek to Bupsa (2350 m) via Phuiyan.Day 24: Trek to Nunthala (2200 m).Day 25: Trek to Junbesi (2675 m).Day 26: Trek to Sete (2400 m).Day 27: Trek to Deurali (2705 m).Day 28: Trek to Jiri.Day 29: Drive from Jiri to Kathmandu, 9 hrsDay 30: Free day in KathmanduDay 31: Final Departure.

Everest Base Camp trek ( 14 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu )

This is the lifetime adventure trip which takesthrough famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaarand Tengboche monastery enjoying a spectacular viewof the mesmerizing peaks of Mt. Everest, AmaDablam, Lhotse and many other snow-clad peaks.

Trek Profile:

Length of trip: 14 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 5545 mType of trek: Tea house/ CampingWalking Hours: 3-7 hoursGroup size: Min. 2 people

Mode of travel: Fly in/ out

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m.), 30 min.

& trek to Phakding (2640 m.).Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440m.).Day 05: Rest/ Acclimatization at Namche BazaarDay 06: Trek to Tyangboche (3867m.).Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4260m.).Day 08: Rest/ Acclimatization at DingbocheDay 09: Trek to Lobuche (4930m.).Day 10: Trek to Everest Base Camp (5486m.) via Gorakshep

(5180m.).Day 11: Trek to Kala Patthar (5545m.) & trek to Pheriche

(4243m.).Day 12: Trek to Tyangboche (3867 m.).Day 13: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m).Day 14: Trek to Phakding (2640m.).Day 15: Trek to Lukla (2886m).Day 16:† Fly to Kathmandu.Day 17: Free day in Kathmandu.Day 18: Final Departure.

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Highlights:Culturally rich and diverse, varied topography with sacredlakes, unclouded pleasant hill walk, natural hot springs,historical fort of Rasuwagadi, important location formigratory birds flying between India and Tibet.

Langtang Region

his is the third most popular trekking region inNepal that lies just north of Kathmandu. Trekking tothis region offers the opportunities to follow BillTillmaní's path and further rediscover the Himalayanpasses, pristine valleys and diverse ethno-culturesthat he found in 1949 Though easily accessible fromKathmandu, it remains relatively unspoiled and lessdeveloped trekking in Nepal. Several great days ofpleasant walk through dense forest and traditionalethnic settlements takes you to the holy GosainkundaLake and alpine yak pasture of Kyangin Gompa, whilethe mountain views are genuinely inspiring to thetrekkers simultaneously. Over the years thisGosainkunda has become one of the sacredpilgrimage sites for Shamans, the traditional witchdoctors as well as to many Hindu and Buddhistdevotees. Crossing over the Laurebinayak Pass atan altitude of 4620 meters with an excellent view intoTibet is simply breathtaking.

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Langtang-GosainkundaHelambu Duration: 14 days

Grade: Moderate

Trekking to the world’s most beautifulvalley offers to the Lake ofGosainkunda, Lurebina La Pass,misty Rhododendron forests andvarious flora and fauna and distanthorizons of snowy peaks grace thetrail, making you feel as if you are inparadise. During the full moon dayin August thousands of Hindu andBuddhist pilgrims visit the sacred lakeof Gosainkunda to pay religioushomage every year.

Name of the Treks

Helambu- Nagarkot

Gosainkunda-Helambu

Helambu-Gosainkunda

Langtang Classic

Langtang Valley

Langtang-Gosainkunda-Helambu

Gosainkunda ñLangtang-Ganjala Pass

Helambu-Gosainkunda-Langtang

Langtang Cultural

Duration

08 days

07 days

07 days

10 days

09 days

16 days

20 days

13 days

08 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Style of Trek

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Teahouse/Camping

Elevation† (Max)

2621 m

4361 m

4361 m

3870 m

4350 m

4460 m

5033 m

4610 m

4350 m

Grade

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Moderate

Langtang- Ganjala PassDuration: 14 days

Grade: Strenuous

A wonderful trek that cuts across wildrugged trails are pretty challengingThere you begin to discover theunknown from the known on everyridge, every path that you walkthrough continues to surprise yoursenses with the rare display ofbreathtaking nature so rampantly wild,but yet serene and so wonderfullycalming stirring your imagination &emotions with its rugged butresplendent beauty. This is a trek youwould love to venture into your lovedones.

HelambuDuration: 07days

Grade: Moderate

It is a low altitude trek (2500m)through rice terraces and deep greenvalleys to rich forests of oak andrhododendron, all set against a distanthorizon of mountain peaks. One canvisit Tamang and Sherpa villages andmeet friendly and hospitable peoplewith strong family and cultural ties.

Popular treks in the Langtang region

Optional Treks

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Langtang-Gosainkunda trek(12 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu)(12 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu)(12 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu)(12 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu)(12 days trek + 4 days in Kathmandu)

It is a remote and spectacular valley trek to Langtangregion, with the high mountain lakes at Gosainkunda.Following the Trishuli River north out of Kathmandu,we travel through Trishuli Bazaar and Dhunche toSyabrubesi, a Sherpa village located at the very edgeof the Langtang National Park. We then swing eastinto the Langtang valley, crossing the river severaltimes as we travel up along a gorge-like lower sectionof the valley. We pass through oak and rhododendronforests and even cross glacial moraine on our way tothe Tamang village of Langtang.

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru Besi(1600 m),Day 04: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m.)Day 05: Trek to Langtang village(3430m.) via Ghore Tabela,Day 06: Trek to Kyangjin Gompa(3870m.)Day 07: Rest day at Kyangjin Gompa and excursion in and

around.Day 08: Trek to Lama Hotel (2470m.)Day 09: Trek to Thulo Syabru (2260m.)Day 10: Trek to Sing Gompa or Chandan Bari (3250m.)Day 11: Trek to Gosainkunda (4361m.) via Lauribinayak La

(3920m.)Day 12: Trek to Sing Gompa (3250m.) or Chandan Bari

(3250m.)Day 13: Trek to DhuncheDay 14: Drive to KathmanduDay 15: Rest day in Kathmandu.Day 16: Final Departure.

Trek Profile:Length of trip:12 days trek + 4days inKathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 4361 mType of trek: Tea house/ CampingWalking hours: 5 to 6Group size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

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Trekking into this region offers the serious trekkers an opportunity to explore the country's long preservedsecrets: Magnificent views across the Himalayas, high mountain passes , snow- covered glaciers, hiddenvalleys, medieval villages, eco- system and cultural diversities. Only fully supported camping treks provideaccess to this remote region and require special permit. Most of the areas are untouched and remainedisolated from the outer world.

Wilderness Region

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Mustang trekking areasDuration: 15-21 days Grade : Strenuous

Nepal's Mustang trekking areas preserve a lifealmost unchanged for centuries. It lies hidden behindthe Himalayan giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurnaat the very roof of Asia on the arid Tibetan plateau. Ithas long been isolated from the outside world (andonly opened to trekking groups since 1992). As wemake our way through this secluded land, we'll passbrightly painted chortens (Buddhist shrines) and tinyvillages guarded by enormous monasteries. Vistasinclude unusual and arresting views of the snow-covered Himalaya to the south, and desolate highplateau, deep canyons and an ocean of windswepthills, the colors of sunset on the desert to the north.Once we reach at the walled capital city ofLo-Manthang, we'll absorb in a great sense oftimelessness and appreciation of ancient culture aswe discover the ruins of old forts, monasteries rich inart and history and caves replete with magnificentreligious statues.

Name of the treks Duration Mode of Travel Style of trek Grade Elevation (Max)

Upper Mustang Trek 15 days Fly in/out Camping Strenuous 3795 m.

Annapurna+Upper Mustang Trek 21 days Drive in/Fly out Camping Strenuous 3630 m.

Upper Mustang Cultural trek

This unique trek will take us into an otherwiseunknown kingdom of Mustang that remained shroudedin mystery until 1992. This region is a hinterland en-riched with mainly barren ridges, deep canyons, erodedcliffs and moraine valleys. Its landscape is unrivaledfor its stupendous wilderness, pristine scenery, snowcapped peaks, spectacular 16th century monasteriesand many other attractions of historical importance.The views of wind swept Kali-Gandaki valley, vastspaces around Kagbeni, sprawling ridges and highmountains provide a mind-blowing experience for thebrave adventurer.

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Drive to Pokhara (915m.), 7 hrs.Day 04: Fly to Jomsom (2700m.) and trek to Kagbeni

(2810 m.), 4 hrs.Day 05: Trek to Chuksang (2900m.), 5 hrs.Day 06: Trek to Samar (3150m.), 4 hrs.Day 07: Trek to Geling (3510 m.), 5 hrs.Day 08: Trek to Ghami (3490 m.) via Ghami La (3520m.),

5 hrs.Day 09: Trek to Tsarang (3620 m.), 5 hrs.Day 10: Trek to Lo-Manthang [Mustang] (3730m.), 3 hrs.Day 11: Rest at Lo-Manthang.Day 12: Trek to Ghami (3490 m.), 6 hrs.Day 13: Trek to Samar, 6 hrs.Day 14: Trek to Kagbeni, 7 hrs.Day 15: Trek to Jomsom (2713m.), 5 hrs.Day 16: Fly to Pokhara, 35 minsDay 17: Drive to Kathmandu, 7 hrs.Day 18: Rest day in KathmanduDay 19: Final Departure.

Popular treks in the Wilderness region

Optional Treks

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Trek Profile:Length of trip: 15 days trek + 4 days inKathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 3730mType of trek: Tea house+CampingGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

Dhaulagiri trekking areas Duration 16 to 20 days Grade : Strenuous

All the treks in this region are long and strenuousaround Dhaulagiri (8167m) which start from Beni. Theroute follows the Myagdi Khola westwards toDarbang, then turns north through lowland forests intothe high country. We have to walk through snow-covered route most of the time and frequentlyapproaching the glaciers. The true essence of theadventurous trekking can best be realized whilecrossing over the French Col Pass( 5340m). Then,we traverse from the head of Hidden Valley and cross

Dhaulagiri Circuit trek( Base Camp + French Pass)18 days + 4 days in KathmanduThis is a long challenging trek that takes us to thebase camp of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m). We drive toBeni through farming lands and begin our trip follow-ing the Myagdi Khola west-wards to Darbang, thenturn north through lowland forests into the high coun-try. Much of the route is on snow and glaciers as itcrosses French Col Pass (5240m). Then we traverse

Elevation (Max)

5200 m

4590 m

Name of the treks

Dhaulagiri Circuit + Poonhill

Dhaulagiri- Kaphe Glacier+Churi Himal BC

Duration

20 days

16 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Style of Trek

Camping

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

ItineraryDay 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing.Day 03: Fly to Pokhara & sightseeing Hotel OvernightDay 04: Drive to Beni (850m) (4 hrs). CampDay 05: Trek to Babiachor (950 m) (5 hrs). CampDay 06: Trek to Darbang (1,180m) (6 hrs). CampDay 07: Trek to Takum (1,560m) (5 hrs). CampDay 08: Trek to Goban Dhara (1,790m) (6 hrs). CampDay 09: Trek to Baghora (2,080m) (5 hrs). CampDay 10: Trek to Dobang (2,520m) (5 hrs). CampDay 11: Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110m) (6 hrs). CampDay 12: Rest / Exploration Day.Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,750m) (7 hrs).Day 14: Trek to French Pass (5,360 m) Continue to Hidden

Valley High Camp. (4,000m) (6 hrs). CampDay 15: Trek through the Pass to Yak Kharka (3,680m) (6 hrs).Day 16: Trek to Marpha (2,667m) (5 hrs).Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2,710m) (3 hrs).Day 18: Flight Jomsom - Pokhara - Kathmandu. Hotel Overnight.Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu.Day 20: Final Departure

Optional Treks

Dhampus Pass (5155m) or popularly known as ThapaPass. The treks end with a steep descent to Marphaand return to Pokhara via the Ghorepani ridge.

Trek Profile:

Length of trip:18 days trek + 4 daysin KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 5360 mType of trek: Tea house+CampingGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Fly in/ out

from the head of Hidden Valley, and crosses DhampusPass (5155m). The trek ends with a steep descent toMarpha and a return to Pokhara via the Ghorapaniridge.

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Tilicho trekking areasDuration 14 to 19 daysGrade: Strenuous

These trekking areas lie in and around Tilicho Lake, one of the highest altitude lakes in the world at 4919 m.with greater variety of scenery and culture found nowhere else in other regions of Nepal. The rugged andpicturesque trail shows you crystal-clear lake Tilicho, dotted wild flowers, close and superb giant Himalayanpanorama. The route via Tilicho Lake and the two passes Masokanto La 5099m. and Tilicho Pass 5230m thatguard it from the Kaligandaki Valley and beyond is still used and provides the adventurous and fit trekkers anexciting experience at its very best. This area is not a prohibited for trekking but by virtue of its remoteness andaltitude, few tourists take to the popular Annapurna Circuit trek combined with the Tilicho lake in the far remoteareas of Annapurna Region.

Elevation (Max)

5315 m

5315 m

Name of the treks

Tilicho Lake

Tilicho Lake + Ghorepani

Duration

14 days

19 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/ out

Drive in/ out

Style of Trek

Camping

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

Optional Treks

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Trek Profile:

Length of trip: 8 days trek + 4days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 3600 mType of trek: CampingGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

Dolpo trekking areasDuration 16 to 21 days Grade : StrenuousDolpo region is hard to match for its pristine beautyand rugged charm, where one can still haveopportunity to meet the nomadic people and experiencetheir life style almost untouched and unexplored. Thisregion offers an endless variety of landscapes, culturesand great people. The unbounded diversity makes it adestination you can visit over and over again. It evenbecomes more interesting and fascinating with everytime you return. Lying in the rain shadow area of theHimalayas, the landscape resembles that of the TibetanPlateau instead of the lush, green, monsoon wateredhills, elsewhere in Nepal, at comparative altitudes. Thepeople are very pleasant by nature and belong toTibetan origin, who follow the pre-Buddhist Bonreligion. Their language is closely related to Tibetan.The elevation of the trails starts from 1650m. to5160m. above sea level.

Dolpo Phoksundo trekThis region lies to the west of the Kali Gandaki Valley,Dolpo is located inside the Shey-Phoksundo NationalPark in mid western Nepal, behind the Dhaulagirimassif, towards the Tibetan plateau. The trek offersopportunity to visit ancient villages, high passes,beautiful lakes, isolated monasteries and toexperience the vast array of wildlife including bluesheep, mountain goat, jackal, wolf and snow leopardinhabiting region.

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing, hotel.Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj, Hotel.Day 04: Fly to Juphal (2490 m) & trek to Rupaghat, Camp.Day 05: Trek to Ryajik (3900 m), Camp.Day 06: Trek to Phoksundo Ringmo (3500 m), CampDay 07: Trek to Phoksundo (3600 m), CampDay 08: Trek to Arike, CampDay 09: Trek to Juphal, CampDay 10: Fly via Nepalgunj to Kathmandu, Hotel.Day 11: Free day in Kathmandu, Hotel.Day 12: Final Departure.

Name of the treks

Beni-Dolpo

Jumla-Kagmara-Phoksondo Lake

Lower Dolpo

Upper Dolpo Extensive

Upper Dolpo

Duration

19 days

18 days

21 days

17 days

16 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Elevation (Max)

4530 m

5115 m

5115 m

5160 m

4160 m

Style of Trek

Camping

Camping

Camping

Camping

Camping

Optional Treks

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Nar Phu Valley trek

The Nar and Phu valleys are newly openedspectacular regions of ethnically-Tibetan inhabitants.The treks combine remote villages, narrow canyons,lovely forests, amazing rock formations, yaks, gompasand unique Himalayan cultures. The narrow andforested valley, high snow-peaks, ancient villages andhigh altitude grazing settlements are the highlights ofthis region.

Trek Profile:Length of trip:22 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt:5416 mType of trek: Tea house+CampingGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

Itinerary:Itinerary:Itinerary:Itinerary:Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Full day Kathmandu sightseeing, Hotel.Day 03: Drive: Kathmandu/ Besishar (760 m/ 5 hrs),

Trek to Khudi (790 m/ 3 hrs).Day 04: Trek to Bahundanda (1310 m/ 4 hrs).Day 05: Trek to Chamje (1430 m/ 5 hrs).Day 06: Trek to Tal (1700/ 6 hrs).Day 07: Trek to Bagarchhap (1430 m/ 6 hrs).Day 08: Trek to Koto Qupar (2600 m/ 6 hrs)Day 09: Trek to Dharamsala (3230 m/ 7 hrs).Day 10: Trek to Kayang (3740 m/ 6 hrs).Day 11: Trek to Phu (4050 m/ 5 hrs).Day 12: Rest day at Phu.Day 13: Trek to Junam (3550 m/ 5 hrs)Day 14: Trek to Nar (4110 m/ 5 hrs).Day 15: Rest day at Nar.Day 16: Trek to Ngawal (3650 m/ 7 hrs).Day 17: Trek to Manang (3540 m/ 5 hrs.Day 18: Trek to Letdar (4200 m/ 4 hrs).Day 19: Trek to Thorung Phedi (4450 m/ 6 hrs)Day 20: Cross Thorung La (5416 m/ 6 hrs)Day 21: Trek to Jomsom (2710 m/ 4 hrs).Day 22: Fly Jomsom- Pokhara.Day 23: Sightseeing in Pokhara.Day 24: Drive or fly Pokhara ñ KathmanduDay 25: Free day in Kathmandu.Day 26: Final Departure.

Elevation (Max)

5240 m

5315 m

5416 m

Name of the treks

Nar Phu Valley

Nar Phu+ Tilicho Lake

Nar Phu+ Annapurna Circuit

Duration

22days

21 days

26 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/Fly out

Drive in/Fly out

Drive in/out

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Style of Trek

Camping

Camping

Camping

Optional Treks

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Manaslu trek This trek is geographically spectacular and culturallyfascinating. The mountain views in Nupri aresensational and the crossing of the Larkya La is oneof the most dramatic of any passes in the Himalaya.Much of this trek is in a region of strong Tibetaninfluence, most places have Tibetan names than inNepali. Sama Gompa is an interesting spot wherewe look through Manaslu Himal. Upper Manasluarea is still active in trading with Tibet.

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing, hotel.Day 03: Drive to Arughat Bazaar (570m.).Day 04: Trek to Soti Khola (530m.).Day 05: Trek to Machha Khola (890m.).Day 06: Trek to Jagat (1350m.).Day 07: Trek to Philim (1700m.).Day 08: Trek to Deng (2095m.).Day 09: Trek to Namrung (2900m.).Day 10: Trek to Lhogaon (3100m.).Day 11: Trek to Samagaon (3390m.).Day 12: Rest day at Samagaon.Day 13: Trek to Samdo (3690m.).Day 14: Trek to Larkya La Phedi (4460m.).Day 15: Trek to Bimthang (3590 m.).Day 16: Trek to Dharapani (1860m.).Day 17: Trek to Jagat (1800m).Day 18: Trek to Nagdi (850m.).Day 19: Trek to Besishahar (823m.),

& drive to KTM.Day 20:† Free day in Kathmand.Day 21:† Final Departure.

Trek Profile:

Length of trip:17 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 4460m.Type of trek: Tea house+CampingWalking Hours: 4-7 hoursGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

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Gorkha- Pokhara trekDuration 10 days

Grade: Easy to Moderate

This area introduces you to typical Nepalese life in the central mountainarea as you visit several villages clinging to terraced mountain slopes. Therugged landscape is divided by a multitude of high ridges and deep rivervalleys providing breathtaking views at every turn and ridge top. The trekoffers you visit to Begnas and Rupa lakes near Pokhara. The treks beginwith a scenic six hours drive to Gorkha and ends at Pokhara from wherewe drive back to Kathmandu. It offers you more opportunity to view thelush green valleys and hillsides of Nepal.

Gorkha-Rupinala trekThis region is considered to be one of the non tourist areas due to itsisolation and lack of easy accessibility. This trek was officially opened totourists in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have had long access tothis area. The trek is geographically spectacular and culturally fascinatingcircumnavigating Manaslu peak (7871m) Himal Chuli (7893m) and Boudha(6672m). Much of this trekking area lies in a region of strong Tibetaninfluence. We cross the Rupina-La Pass (4520m) and descend to theMarshyangdi river and further trek down to Besisahar. From here wedrive back to Kathmandu viewing the lush green rice fields and hillsides.

Trek Profile:

Length of trip: 16 days trek+ 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingType of trek: Tea house/ CampingWalking hours: 5-7Group size: Min. 2 people

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing, hotel.Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Arughat (570 m)Day 04: Trek to Sotikhola (730 m)Day 05: Trek to Machha Khola (930 m)Day 06: Trek to Jagat (1370 m)Day 07: Trek to Pangsing (2250 m)Day 08: Trek to Chhuling Khola (2050 m)Day 09: Trek to Dhungapani (2950 m)Day 10: Trek to Rupinala Phedi (4643 m)Day 11: Trek to Bhedi Odar (5150 m)Day 12: Trek to Bhedi Kharka (5225 m)Day 13: Trek to Dudh Pokhari (5390 m)Day 14: Trek to Vinghalaghari (4590 m)Day 15: Trek to Ghyadi Danda (3600 m)Day 16: Trek to Tonje (1850 m)Day 17: Trek to Duwar (975 m)Day 18: Trek to Besisahar to KathmanduDay 19: Free day in KathmanduDay 20: Final Departure

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Dudhpokhari trek Duration 10 - 14 daysGrade: StrenuousThis is a camping trek into remote area of Nepal.The trek starts either at Gorkha, Aarughat orLamsangu. The panoramic views of Buddha Himal,Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Shringi Himal, LamjungHimal, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and many other moun-tains and peaks are the rewards of this trek.Dudhpokhari( Milky Lake) situated on the border ofLamjung, Manang and Kaski districts of Nepal is atan altitude of around (5300m) above the sealevel.During the Janai Purnima (Sacred Thread Cer-emony) thousands of visitors throng this place for holyworship. Hindus worship this place as a site for HolyPilgrimage and a lot of devotees take this place asthe gateway to heaven. This place is rich in Culture,Nature and has a good geographical importance andother attractions.

Ganesh Himal trekking area

Duration 7 to 20 daysGrade: StrenuousTrekking in Ganesh Himal area is enriched with itsrich flora and fauna: the impressive display ofberberis, primula, orchids and a variety of ferns, thevalleys set ablaze by yellow blossoms of doubleJasmine. The dense forest is teemed with Spanishoak, blue pine and in spring time blossoming of therhododendron set whole forest alight in spectaculararrays of color. The trekking routes pass through quiteTamang villages, hot spas, gorges and glaciers andmagnificent sceneries. Ganesh Himal Trekking canbe organized only for camping accommodation.

Elevation (Max)

4150 m

4100 m

4100 m

4400 m

3244 m

Name of the treksGanesh Himal

Ganesh Himal BCGanesh Himal CulturalGanesh Himal-Singla Pass

Ganga-Jamuna

Duration

16/20 days

07 days

11 days

07 days

07 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Style of Trek

Teahouse/Full Camping

Teahouse/Full Camping

Teahouse/Full Camping

Teahouse/Full Camping

Teahouse/Full Camping

Grade

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Optional Treks

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Rolwaling trekking area Duration: 16 to 18 daysGrade : StrenuousThis area lies between Langtang and Everest range.The trekkers will be rewarded with the enchantingview of Majestic Mountain Gauri Shanker (7134 m.),Mt. Everest and the Langtang range. All the treks tothis region start from Dolakha, a small township nearCharikot, an 8- hour drive from Kathmandu. The trailfollowing the course of River Tamakoshi on the wayto Simigaon adds more thrills to the trek. The optionof crossing Tashi Lapcha Pass (5755 m.) to go toNamche Bazaar of Everest region is an adventure ofits own kind. In this trail the Glacier Lake Tsho- Rolpooffers the experience of a lifetime.

Makalu trekking area

Duration: 25 to 37 daysGrade : StrenuousThis is an outstanding trekking area in the easternregion of Nepal which offers a combination of richcultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and ecologicaldiversity. The trail takes you from the lowlands ofTumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the leastfrequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu(8475 m.). The trail follows the beautiful Barun rivervalley in the Makalu Base Camp (5000 m.), from hereviews of the south face of Makalu, as well as Everestand Lhotse are truly spectacular. The Arun valley isalso a home of rare species of various birds whichare now only found in Nepal.

Elevation (Max)

4812 m

6135 m6135 m

Name of the treks

Makalu BC

Makalu BC+ Sherpani Col+ Amphu Lapsha Pass

Makalu with Sherpani Col

Duration

18 days

27 days25 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/out

Drive in/outDrive in/out

Style of Trek

Camping

CampingCamping

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Name of the treks

Rolwaling Camping

Rolwaling-Tashi Lapcha Pass

Elevation (Max)4180 m

5755 m

Duration16 days

18 days

Mode of TravelDrive in/out

Drive in/out

Style of TrekCamping

Camping

GradeStrenuous

Strenuous

Optional Treks

Optional Treks

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Arun Valley trek

The Makalu–Arun Valley region is blessed with anincredible diversity of natural beauty and culture. Arunvalley trek begins between two highest mountains-Mt. Everest and Makalu. It is really a non -touristarea but you can see significant views of Mt.Everest,Makalu, and hundreds of other mountains just beforeyour eyes. Sherpa, Rai and Limbus are the maininhabitants of this region. Walking north up the Arunriver to Sedua and Num, then crossing BarunLa(4110m) into the upper Barun Khola valley for aclose look at Makalu. You can put together an evenwilder trek by crossing Sherpani col and west col intothe upper Hongu valley. The highest point of this trekis Salpa Bhanjyang where you can visit holy SalpaLake (3414m.) as well.

Trek Profile:

Length of trip: 16 days trek+ 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest altitude: 2880 mType of trek: CampingWalking hours: 4 - 6

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing, hotel.Day 03: Fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar & drive to Hille.Day 04: Trek to Mongmaya Khola (1649 m).Day 05: Trek to Surtibari.Day 06: Trek to Tumlingtar.Day 07: Trek to Kartike.Day 08: Trek to Gothey.Day 09: Trek to Phedi ( 1680 m)Day 10: Trek to Gurase (2880 m)Day 11: Trek to SanamDay 12: Trek to Bung (1900 m)Day 13: Trek to Gaikharka.Day 14: Trek to Vasme.Day 15: Trek to Pangum (2850 m).Day 16: Trek to Painya (2730 m).Day 17: Trek to Lukla (2840 m).Day 18: Fly to Kathmandu.Day 19: Free day in Kathmandu.Day 20: Final departure.

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Kanchanjanga South & North Base Camp27 days trek+ 4 days in Kathmand

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing, hotel.Day 03/04: Drive from Kathamndu to Basantapur via Dharan

(428m),Dhankuta(1158 m) & Hille (1158 m).Day 05: Trek to Chauki(2400 m).Day 06: Trek to Gupha Pokhari (2940 m) to Gurja Gaon (2145 m).Day 07: Trek to Dovan (730 m).Day 08: Trek to Mitlung (921 m).Day 09: Trek to Chirwa (1171 m).Day 10: Trek to Sekathum (1635 m).Day 11: Trek to Amjilosa (2510 m).Day 12: Trek to Gyable.Day 13: Trek to Ghunsa (3468 m).Day 14: Rest day at Ghunsa for acclimatization.Day 15: Trek to Kambachen (4124 m).Day 16: Trek to Lhonak (4780 m).Day 17: Trek to Pangpema(5152 m).Day 18: Trek to Kanchanjanga North BC (5280 m) & camp to Lhonak.Day 19: Trek to Ghunsa.Day 20: Trek to Mirgin La (4538 m).Day 21: Trek to Tseram (3725 m).Day 22: Trek to Oktang (5225 m).Day 23: Excursion to Kanchanjanga South BC.Day 24: Trek to Tseram (3725 m).Day 25: Trek to Yamphudin (2090 m).Day 26: Trek to Khebang (1740 m).Day 27: Trek to Thorpu (1500 m).Day 28: Trek to Gopetar (2250 m).Day 29: Drive to Kathmandu via Phidim (1264 m) & Illam (1229 m).Day 30: Free day in Kathmandu.

Kanchanjunga trek Kanchanjunga trek, one of the most beautiful treks inthe world, begins at an area full of adventurous andremote as compared to other normal trekking routesin Nepal. This trek takes you through pleasant villagesand beautiful farmland for more than a week beforereaching the high country at Ghunsa. After Ghunsa ittakes another four days before reaching the north sidebase camp Pang Pema (5100m.) with fantastic viewsof Makalu, Chamlang, Everest, Jannu and theKanchanjunga massif along the way. The area has anabundance of wildlife including musk deer and bluesheep.

Name of the treksKanchanjanga(North & South B.C.)Kanchanjanga(South & North B.C.)Kanchanjanga North B.C.

Kanchanjanga South B.C.+Mirgin La+SuketarKanchanjanga South B.C.

Elevation (Max)

5280 m

5280 m

4583 m

5400 m

5400 m

Duration

27 days

20 days

18 days

17 days

25 days

Mode of Travel

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Drive in/out

Style of Trek

Camping

Camping

Camping

Camping

Camping

Grade

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Strenuous

Walungchung Gola trekking areaDuration: 27 daysGrade: Strenuous

Walungchung Gola bears all the outward sign offlourishing center of Buddhist. There is a large andlavishly furnished gompa (monastery) and the villageis studded with chorten (stupa), mani walls and prayerwheels. The Bhutias of Upper Tamur practice muchmore orthodox pattern of Buddhist culture than any of

the Lhomi communities of the Arun valley. The peopleof Walungchung Gola have had far more impact ofTibetan culture across the border than other areas.The mountain views of Kanchanjunga, Makalu andmany other mountains stun you completely.

Trek Profile:Length of trip: 27 days trek + 4 days in KathmanduGrade: ChallengingHighest Alt: 5280 mType of trek: CampingWalking Hours: 4-7 hoursGroup size: Min. 2 peopleMode of travel: Drive in/ out

Optional Treks

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Shivapuri trek

Duration: 04 daysGrade: EasyThis trek commences at Budhanilkantha with pleasantviews of the central and eastern mountain ranges,heavenly views of sunrise and sunset and is itself agood introduction to Nepalese rural life. The end pointof the trek appears with two options either at Nagarkotor Dhulikhel. It is an excellent trip for those who wishto avoid a long strenuous trek or only have time for ashort and easy trek. This trek can be done throughoutthe year as each season adds beauty and majesty tothis trek. The view points at Nagarkot offers a longlasting experience that has many different options toenjoy the magic of mountains. The village of Nagarkotis on the edge of the valley and offers superb viewsof the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley.

Phulchowki-Dakshinkali trek

Duration: 05 daysGrade: EasyThis is a short but a rewarding trek on the rim of the Kathmandu valley. The trek begins from Dakshinkali,a holy temple dedicated to Kali where you can seeanimals being sacrificed to God on every Tuesday andSaturday. Along the route, the hilltop of Phululchowki(2762m.) is the highest point on the valley rim. Thistrek gives you ample opportunity to learn about villagelife and enjoy the sight of vast variety of flowers andbirds in the region.

Panchpokhari trek

Duration: 12 daysGrade: Easy to ModerateOn this trekking trip you visit Buddhist monasteries,pass through Tamang and Sherpa villages to reachthe sacred site of the five glacial lakes of PanchPokhari at 3,600 meters. This is a remote and unfre-quented region despite the excellent views of theeastern Himalayan chain known as Jugal Himal whichincludes the peaks of Dorje Lhakpa and PhurbiGhychu and its proximity to Kathmandu.

Short & Easy Treks

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Royal trek

Duration: 6 daysGrade: EasyThis short trek commences fromPokhara, the valley of lakes offeringpanoramic views of the Annapurnamassif as also of the Lamjung andManaslu Himal. This route was firsttrekked by The Prince of Wales in1980 and hence is known as the‘Royal Trek’. This is the best trekfor any age group who wants toexperience village life and strikingmountain views in a relatively shortperiod of time. You can catchwonderful views of Annapurnasincluding the Fishtail Mountain withothers such as Dhaulagiri ranges,Lamjung Himal, Manaslu andfascinating and serene views ofBegnas lake.

Siklis trek

Duration: 8 daysGrade: EasyThis picturesque trek passesthrough terraced fields, remotevillages, rhododendron forest andhigh alpine meadows beneath thegiant mountains of Annapurna II(7937m) and IV (7525m). A finalhigh point reveals majestic viewsof the classic fish-tail peak ofMachapuchare.

The trekking is off the main trailsthrough villages of the BuddhistGurung people of Tibetan origin.You walk through rice terraces andcornfields and then cross over aridge clad in lush forest withMachapuchare at times dominatingthe Annapurnas. Your highest campis at 3000m from where you canreach a magnificent vantagepoint directly opposite to Mt.Machapuchare (6993m), a fittingclimax of the trip adorned withvarieties.

Panchase trekDuration: 10 daysGrade: EasyThis is an enchanting trek that be-gins from Bhumdi with a drive fromPokhara. It is a rare combination oflong arrays of snow-capped peaks,crystal clear lakes, turbulent riverswith deep gorges, Tibetan monaster-ies, hot-springs and picturesque vil-lages inhabited by simple and friendlyethnic people. Being one of the besttrekking routes offering uniquemountains view, this trek is less vis-ited by western people. So, virginculture & real way of living can beexperienced in this route.

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Tamang Heritage trekDuration 8 days††††††Grade: ModerateThis trek starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi andpasses through Goljung, Gatlang, Thuman, Timure andBriddim. Goljung and Gatlang which are traditional Tamangvillages culminating cultural features. The visit to beautifullocal Tamang monastery and the holy Parvatikunda Lake atGatlang adds exhilaration to your trekking.

During the trek you can enjoy the dramatic views ofLangtang Lirung (7245m.), Dorje Lakpa (6989m.), JugalHimal, Ganesh Himal, Paldor peak, Shringi Himal, Manasluand Sanjen Himal ranges from Langtang Kerung and ChimseDanda ridge after crossing Ganjala Pass (5122m.), In addi-tion, you find over 70 glaciers of varying sizes and highaltitude lakes including Gosainkunda, Pravatikunda,Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda.

Dudhkunda Khaling Rai trekDuration 11 days††††††Grade: ModerateDudhkunda lake is in the lap of Mt. Numbur and recentlyhas become a popular trekking destination of Everestregion. This trekking starts from Phaplu and the trekkerscan move through dense forests of rhododendron and avariety of wildlife combined with cultural experience ofKhaling Rai settlement. Dudhkunda literally means lakeof milk and is said to be a sacred lake as it is highly reveredby the local people. During full moon nights in August aweeklong celebration is held here by pilgrims and jhankris(Shaman priests). It is believed that taking a dip in its holywaters will fulfill one’s wishes.The trail provides one witha close encounter with the unique Khaling Rais of thisarea. They have their own languages and ritual practiceshaving joint and nuclear family ties. Some of their importantrituals include Bhume dance, the Chandi dance and theNaghi Puja. The Khaling Rai believes that in order tocontinue human existence, it is necessary to worship theirancestors and the earth deities.

Pikey Peak trek Duration 9 days††††††Grade: StrenuousThe 13,500 feet Pikey peak entwines with Chyabe acrosseast to west. The name Pikey comes from the two titles of the

Newly Opened TreksSherpas. The month of July is a time of great celebration asthe locals worship their clan god, the eastern Chyabo Pikey,as Pikey Hlapchen Karbu in the celebration. This is a trailstarting through Jiri-Chaulakharka-Ngaur- to reach the PikeyDanda. Another trail leads from Pikey Danda to Phapluthrough Panch Pokari and Tamakhani located north east fromthe district centre Salleri. The Pikey ridge is most popular forits sunrise and sunset views and one can enjoy the glorioussight of the peaks beyond the Kathmandu Valley to the plainsalong with the Himalayan range of Mt. Everest, Makalu andAnnapurna.

Sailung trek

Duration 10 days††††††Grade: ModerateThis trek is recommended for those who are interested tovisit the non-tourist area for study on nature and culture.Besides, you can see the magnificent views of eastern partof Himalayas of Nepal and encounter with several differentethnic people and experience about socio-economic situa-tion, lifestyle and their professions. You need to drive tothe Dolakha, eastern part of Nepal and upon arrival atLamche Pokhari the trek commences for Sailung to the low-land area of close eastern part of Kathmandu.

The main attractions of this trek are the magnificent viewsof majestic mountains such as Everest Gauri Shankar, DorjeLakpa, Langtang range, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu and manyother named and unnamed mountains and peaks. Most ofthe villages are inhabitated by Tamang community.

Tsum Valley trekDuration 12 days††††††Grade: ModerateThe Tsum Valley is recently opened restricted area fortrekking in northern Gorkha. It is a popular hidden valleyringed by the Baudha Himal and Himal Chuli to the west,Ganesh Himal to the South and Sringi Himal to the north.The Valley is bounded by three high passes – the NgulaDhoj Hyang (5093 m.) to the west and Yamdro Pass (5326m.) to the north. Trails are strewn with artistic chortensand lined with mani walls carried with drawings of deitiesand inscribed with prayers. The local people are of Tibetanorigin and practice Bon religion. The trek starts at Arughatand the trail follows the winding Budi Gandaki river until itreaches the first elevated Tsum Valley with magnificentvistas of the Ganesh Himal and other surrounding peaks.

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Trek & Peak ClimbingBlessed with 1310 Himalayan Peaks towering over6000 m high, 33 peaks have been designated astrekking peaks in Nepal. The climbing of these peaksare controlled under the rules and regulationsformulated by Nepal Mountaineering Association(NMA).To climb these beautiful but challengingtrekking peaks, one should acquire a permit andexperienced climbing guides .Our company organizesmini expedition involving treks and climbing of smallscale peaks in the Khumbu, Langtang, Annapurna& Manang areas providing all necessary camping equipment, experienced climbing guides, Sherpas,porters and relevant trekking /climbing permits.

Group ‘A’ NMA PeaksS.N Name Altitude Region Location

1. Mt. Cholatse 6440 m. Khumbu North East2. Mt. Machermo 6273 m. Mahalangur North East3. Mt. Kyazo Ri 6186 m. Mahalangur North East4. Mt. Phari Lapcha 6017†m. Mahalangur North East5. Mt. Nirekha 6159 m Mahalangur North East6. Mt. Langsisa Ri 6427 m Jugal North East7. Mt. Ombigaichen 6340 m Mahalangur North East8. Mt. Bokta 6143 m Kanchanjunga Far North East9. Mt. Chekigo 6257 m Gaurishankar Central East

10. Mt. Lobuje West 6145 m Khumbu Far North East11. Mt. Larkya Peak 6010 m Manaslu West12. Mt. ABI 6097 m Mahalangur North East13. Mt. Yubra Himal 6035 m Langtang Far North East14. Mt. Chhukung Ri 5550 m Khumbu Himal North East15. Mt. Yala Peak 5500 m Langtang North East

Group ‘B’ NMA PeaksS.N Name Altitude Region Location

1. Chulu West 6,419 m Manang Centre -west2. Chulu West 6,584 m. Manang Centre -west3. Mera Peak 6,654 m. Khumbu Himal East4. Khongma Tse

(Peak) 5,849 m. Khumbu Himal East5. Singuchuli

(Fluted Peak) 6,501 m. AnnapurnaHimal Centre -west6. Khusum Kangru 6,367 m. Khumbu Himal East7. Huinchuli 6,441 m. AnnapurnaHimal Centre -west8. Pharchemuche 6,187 m. Rolwaling Himal Centre -west9. Kwangde 6,011 m. Khumbu Himal East

10. Imja Tse( Island Peak) 6,160 m. Khumbu Himal East

11. Lobuje 6,119 m. Khumbu Himal Centre -west12. Pisang Peak 6,091 m. Manang Centre -west13. Ramdung Peak 5,925 m. Rolwaling Himal Centre14. Padlor Peak 5,896 m. Langtang Himal Centre15. Naya Kanga 5,844 m. Langtang Himal East16. Phokhalde Peak 5,806 m. Khumbu Himal Centre -west17. Mardi Himal 5,587 m. AnnapurnaHimal Centre -west18. Tharpu Chuli

( Tent Peak) 5,663 m. AnnapurnaHimal Centre -west

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Expedition in the Nepal Himalayas Nepal is best known in the world as land of Himalayas. Out of fourteen peaks that rise above 8000 meight of them are in Nepal including the highest peaks in the world, Mt. Everest. Ever since the country has opened itspeaks to climbers, Nepal Himalayas has become a great theatre of mountaineering activities with stories of success andfailure to meet the ultimate challenge. Being an active member of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA),our company†provides the permits and all logistics for the mountaineers.

Mt.Everest Expedition (8,848 m/29028 ft)

Mt.Everest , the highest peak in the world, lies in thecentral Nepal, on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Thepeak was first climbed on May 29,1953 by late TenzingNorgay Sherpa of Nepal and late Sir Edmund Hillaryof New Zealand through the south col. of the Khumbuglacier and continued their ascent to the summit viathe south east ridge.

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu International Airport and transfer

to hotel. O/N at hotel in Kathmandu.Day 02: Preparation day for expedition. O/N at hotel in

Kathmandu.Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886m), 30 minutes &

trek to Phakding (2640m.),3 hrs.O/N lodge/campDay 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.), 5 hrs. O/N lodge/

camp.Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazaar for acclimatization &

excursionDay 06: Trek to Tyangboche (3867 m.) , 5 hrs. O/N lodge/

camp.Day 07: Trek to Dingboche (4260m.) , 5 hrs. O/N lodge/camp.Day 08: Rest at Dingboche for acclimatization & excursion.Day 09: Trek to Lobuche (4930 m.), 6 hrs. O/N lodge/camp.Day 10: Trek to Kala Patthar via Gorakshep (m.).

O/N lodge/camp.Day 11: Trek to & from Everst Base camp(5545 m).

O/N lodge/camp.Day 12 to Day 52: Mount Everest Climbing period.Day 53: Trek to Pheriche(4240 m). O/N lodge/camp.Day 54: Trek to Tyangboche (3860 m.), 4 hrs.

O/N lodge/camp.Day 55: Trek to Monjo. O/N lodge/camp.Day 56: Trek to Lukla. O/N lodge/camp.Day 57: Fly back from Lukla to Kathmandu. O/N at hotel in

Kathmandu.Day 58: Rest day in Kathmandu. O/N at hotel in Kathmandu.Day 59: Fly out from Kathmandu.

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Mt. Ama Dablam Expedition 6,856 m/ 22,350 ft

Ama Dablam is a small but beautiful snowcapped mountain located almost to south of Everest and Lhotse in theKhumbu region of Nepal.It is a steep pyramid of ice with vertical walls and sharp, exposed ridges.This mountainis considered to be technically difficult and challenging peak for the mountaineers. The normal route to climb Ama Dablam is from its South- West ridge

Itinerary:Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu International Airport &

transfer to hotel. O/N hotel in Kathmandu.Day 02: Preparation day in Kathmandu. O/N at hotel in

Kathmandu.Day 03: Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla (2886 m, 30 minutes)

and trek to Phakding (2652m.)Day 04: Trek to Namche Bazaar (3440 m.) , 6 hrs. O/N

lodge/camp.Day 05: Rest day at Namche Bazar for acclimatization and

excursion.Day 06: Trek to Tyangboche (3850 m.), 5 hrs. O/N lodge/

camp.Day 07: Trek to Ama Dablam Base Camp O/N campDay 08-24: Climbing period for Ama Dablam. Base camp

(4600 m).O/N camp Camp I (5800), Camp II(6000 m), Camp III (6300m), Summit day:(6856 m)

Day 25: Trek from Ama Dablam B.C. to Namche Bazaar.O/Nlodge/ camp.

Day 26: Trek to Phakding (2652m.) , 4 hrs. O/N lodge/ camp.Day 27: Trek to Lukla (2886m) , 3 hrs. O/N lodge/ camp.Day 28: Fly to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.O/N hotel .Day 29: Rest day in Kathmandu. O/N hotelDay30: Final Departure.

Mt. Cho Oyu 8,201 m/ 26906 ft:Cho Oyu is the sixth highest mountain in the world,located a short distance to the west from Everest andLhotse in the Khumbu region of eastern Nepal alongthe Tibetan border. Its towering peak stands withEverest well above the surrounding mountains. Itbecomes a familiar landmark to climbers ascendingEverest’s north face. West from Cho Oyu is NangpaLa, the main trading route between Solukhumbuand Tibet

Mt. Makalu 8,463 m/ 27,767 ft

Makalu, the fifth highest mountain in the world, is anisolated peak located just 14 miles east of Mt. Everest.Its size alone is impressive, but its structure is that ofa perfect pyramid with four sharp ridges, make thismountain all the more spectacular. It has proven tobe a challenging climb as only five of its first sixteenattempts were successful.

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Mt. Kanchanjunga 8,586 m/ 28170 ft

Kanchanjunga, the third highest mountain in the world,is an enormous mountain mass and many satellitepeaks rising from its narrow icy ridges. It is locatedon the border of Nepal and Sikkim( India),just 46 miles northwest of the great 8000 m peaks ofthe Himalaya. Its massif is complex and culminatesin three summits above 8000m. Yalung Khang8505 m and main summit 8586m. middle summit 8482m and southern summit 8473 m.

Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m/ 26,796 ft

Dhaulagiri is the seventh highest mountain in theworld. It is an enormous Himalayan massif, locatedin north central Nepal.. The crest of the mountainstretches for thirty miles, lending structure to anotherwise tangled topography of twisting ridges,glaciers and ice falls. Along the main crest, severalpyramid- shaped peaks rise. Four of these summits,numbered from east to west, rise above 25000 ft.

Mt Manaslu 8,163 m/ 26782 ft

Manaslu is the highest peak of the Gorkha massifand is the eighth highest mountain in the world. It islocated about 40 miles east of Annapurna. Themountain’s long ridges and valley glaciers offerfeasible approaches from all directions and itculminates in a peak that towers steeply above itssurrounding landscape and is a dominant feature whenit is seen from a far distance.

Mt. Annapurna IV (8,091 m/ 26,545 ft)

Annapurna is an enormous Himalayan massif, thetenth highest mountain in the world Annapurna IV isconsidered relatively easier mountain to climb amongall the Annapurnas. In 1950, it became thefirst 8000 m mountain to be successfully climbed. Itis located east of a great gorge cut through theHimalaya by the Kali Gandaki river. The mountainhas glaciers on its western and north western slopeswhich drain into this gorge.

Mt. Baruntse 7,129 m/ 23,390 ft

Baruntse is one of the most beautiful 7000 m peaks inNepal. This mountain lies in the heart of the Khumbumassif to the west of Makalu. This captivating ridge issurrounded by some of the most famous peaks of theworld - Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Ama Dablamand others. It is also one of the few peaks of this heightwith a high rate of success of ascent via normal route.The approach to the mountain follows the Mera Peaktrek up to Mera La and then to Baruntse base camp.

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White Water RaftingNepal has earned a reputation as one of the bestdestinations in the world for white water rafting.Nepal’s thundering waters, coming from theglaciers of the mighty Himalayas, provideunmatched thrills for rafting & immersing oneselfin the landscapes. Our river guides expertly glidethe boat along the rivers whilst enjoying all thewild and wacky rapids.

Rivers in Nepal are graded on a scale of I-VIaccording to their size, the intensity of their rapidsand difficulties.

Trishuli River:The Classic River (3+rapids)

For first time paddlers, a trip downthe Trishuli is an experience not tobe missed (class 3 to 4+ in highwater). This trip can be easilycombined with a visit to ChitwanNational Park or Pokhara.

Kali Gandaki:The River of God (4+ rapids)

Named after the Goddess Kali anddescending through the deepestgorge in Asia, this fabulous river(class 3 to 4 + rapids) offers amixture of breathtaking mountainviews and pure adrenaline.

Bhote Koshi:The Harmony of Tibet (5+ rapids)

The Bhote Koshi is one of the bestshort whitewater adventures inNepal (class 4 to 5+ rapids). On theway to the river you’ll enjoy greatmountain views but once you’re onthe river-nonstop whitewateradventure starts!

Marshyangdi River:The Raging River (4-5 rapids)

Flowing through the gorges of theAnnapurnas, it runs sandwichedbetween 52 km of boiling foam &towering peaks. Marshyangdi Riverpromises you an unforgettable tripwith continuous class 4 to 5 rapids.It’s a real adventure of one day easytrekking and 2 to 3 days of intensewhite water rafting.

Karnali River:The Wild West (5+rapids)

In the far west is the longest &largest river of Nepal. Spectacularlandscapes, narrow gorges, the mostchallenging rapids & wildlife are themain attractions.

Seti River:A Picturesque Family Trip (2 to 3+ rapids)

Most of the year, the Seti river -famous for its dazzling scenery-is agentle river, which attracts families,bird watchers, nature lovers anddreamers.

Sun Koshi River:The River of Gold (4 -5 rapids)

The Sun Koshi River is one amongthe 10 most exciting whitewaterrafting in the world. Passing remotevillage, mountains covered withforests and rice terraces, the riveroffers once-in-a-lifetime experienceparticularly during high waters,when the rapids can swell to massivesizes, sometimes making the raftscompletely disappear from sight!

Tamur River:The Best of the East (4 -5 rapids)

Breathtaking 4-day trek throughremote Eastern Nepal promises anamazing view of Mt. Makalu, Mt.Kanchanjunga and rhododendronforest. River part offers you 120kilometer descent through hundredsof most exciting class 4 to 5 rapids.The Tamur gives you an opportunityto explore a beautiful, but rarelyseen part of Nepal on foot and raftor Kayak.

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Jungle SafariJungle safari in Nepal is one of the extraordinaryexperiences and opportunities to explore a varietyof flora and fauna, the lifestyles and colourful traditionof the indigenous local people. One can walk intothe dense jungle on foot or by jeep with anexperienced nature guide or on elephant back anddugout canoe. We offer Jungle safari tours mainly toChitwan National Park, Bardia National Park and KoshiTappu Wildlife Reserve.

Chitwan National Park( World Heritage Site)( World Heritage Site)( World Heritage Site)( World Heritage Site)( World Heritage Site)

It is the most popular National Park of Nepal and therichest wildlife reserve in Asia, situated in the lowlandTerai with an area of 932 sq. km. This park includesareas of the Siwalik range covered by dense Sal forestand carpeted with grass, savannah and riverinevegetation. The park is the home to more than 450endangered Asian one- horned rhinoceros and harboursone of the largest populations of the exclusive and rareRoyal Bengal tiger. Besides, there are 4 species ofdeer, leopards, langurs, sloth bears, wild boars, rhesusmonkeys and wild dogs. Gharial and marsh muggercrocodiles are also found in the river water. The uniquebirds which number over 450 species includecormorants, egrets, storks, geese, jungle fowl,kingfishers along with some endangered species suchas Bengal florician, Lesser florician etc. This makesthe park a true birdwatcher’s paradise.

Bardia National ParkIt is one of the largest and least spoiled wildernessareas in the Terai, covering an area of 968 sq. km.The park is densely forested by Sal trees and carpetedwith grass, savannah and reverine vegetation. The parkhas been home for endangered species like therhinoceros, wild elephant, tiger, swamp deer, blackbuck, gharial, crocodile and Gangetic dolphinEndangered birds include the Bengal Florican, lesserflorican, silver- eared mesia and sarus crane.

Koshi Tappu Wildlife ReserveThis is the smallest (175 sq.km.) and newly promoted wildlifereserve for safari trip in Nepalís sub- tropical Terai belt. Butstill, it is the largest wetland area (Ramsar site) in Nepal,draining 7 major rivers from the great Himalayan belt into theSapta Koshi (7 Rivers). The reserve provides the bestadventure of spotting fresh water dolphins. The habitat is acombination of scrub grassland and deciduous riverine forest,with over 280 species of birds recorded so far, including 20species of duck, ibises, black- necked storks, Indian skimmer,swamp francolin, herons, egrets, Bengal floricans and manyother exotic and migratory waterfowl not found elsewhere inNepal.

Jungle activities:* Elephant Safari* Jungle Walk* Bird Watching* Canoe Ride* Visit Colorful Tharu Village* Enjoy Tharu Stick Dance* Ox- Cart Ride

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Festivals in NepalFestivals are an integral part of life of the Nepalese people.Festivals have religious or secular significance.Theyeffectively bind together the people of diverse culturalbackgrounds and beliefs into one nation. Most Nepalesefestivals are related to different Hindu and Buddhist godsand goddesses and they are celebrated on such daysconsecrated them by religion and tradition. The Nepaleseyear is full of festivals which are celebrated according tothe lunar calendar. Some of the major and interestingfestivals are listed below:

MahashivaratriThe night of Lord Shiva is observed in February-March. It is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. A greatreligious fair takes place in the Pashupatinath Templeand thousands of people from all over Nepal and Indiaflock the Temple to worship Lord Shiva.

PhaguPurnima/HoliThis festival takes place on the full moon day in themonth of February – March. This is a colorful occasionwhen people smear each other with color powderedand splash water balloons onto one another.

Nepalese New YearThe day usually falls in the second week of April. It is observed as a national holiday. People celebrate itwith a great pomp and show. On this occasion, BisketJatra is held in the city of Bhaktapur.

GhodejatraGodhe Jatra or Horse festival celebrated betweenMarch and April is one of the exciting festivalscelebrated in Kathmandu. Horse race and other sportstake place at the Tundikhel parade ground on this day.In the other parts of the city, various deities are carriedto a shoulder-high on palanquin (Khat) with theaccompaniment of traditional music.

Rato Machchendranath Rath YatraCelebrated in May- June, this festival is the biggestsocio- cultural event of Patan. The wheeled chariot ofa diety known as Bungdyo or Rato Machchendranathis made at Pulchowk and dragged through the city ofPatan in several stages till it reaches the destined location(Lagankhel). The grand final of the festival is calledthe ‘Bhoto Dekhaune’ or the ‘showing of vest’.

JanaipurnimaThis festival is celebrated in August in which Hindupeople change sacred threads and take a holy bathand receive yellow threaded bands in their wrist fromBrahmin priests.

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GaijatraCelebrated in July- August, it is a carnival that lastsfor eight days, dancing; singing, comedy and anythingthat causes mirth and laughter which are its highlights.

KrishnasthamiCelebrated in July –August, it marks the birthday ofLord Krishna. On this day, impressive ceremoniesare conducted at the Krishna Temple in Patan and atChangunarayan.

TeejCelebrated in August –September, it is a Hindu festivalcelebrated by women. Dancing, folk song and thered color of women’s wedding saris dominate the daysof Teej. Women observe a fast and flock to Shivatemples where married ones pray for happy conjugallife and unmarried ones for a right husband.

IndrajatraCelebrated in August –September, the festival of Indra,the God of Rain, is observed with great enthusiasm inthe Kathmandu valley. The festival lasts for eight days.The chariot of Kumari, the living Goddess, is takenout in procession through the main streets ofKathmandu. The festival is specially noted of themasked dancers almost every evening.

Dashain (Durga Puja)Nepal’s biggest annual festival that lasts for 15 days,finishing on the full-moon day of late September orearly October, and there are a number of importantrituals right through these days. Dashain is alsoknown as Durga Puja since the festival celebratesthe victory of the goddess Durga over the forces ofevil in the guise of the buffalo demon Mahisasur. SinceDurga is a bloodthirsty goddess, the festivalis marked by the biggest animal sacrifice in the variousHindu temples and in the home to please the GoddessDurga.

Tihar (Deepawali)Known as the festival of lights, Tihar is celebrated forfive days. It is observed in the month of October orearly November. In this festival the people worshipGoddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. In otherwords, this festival is meant for life and prosperity.

Chhath Maithili- speaking people mainly celebrate this festivalin the terai region all over south of Nepal. It is observedin the sixth day following the festival of Lakshmi Pujaor Deepawali. Men and women take a dip in the localriver, lakes and worship the rising and setting sun. Thisfestival lasts for four days followed by fasting, prayingand singing hymns.

Lhosar It is the most impressively observed festival by theSherpas and Tibetan communities. It falls in the monthof February or March. The people organize folk songsand dance on this occasion. These dances can beobserved in Khumbu, Helambu and other northernregions of Nepal and also at Bouddhanath inKathmandu.

Buddha JayantiOn full moon day the Lord Buddha’s birthenlightenment and salvation are applauded throughoutthe valley with celebrations. On this day, people reachthe Stupas before dawn, go around them and giveoffering to many Buddha images there.

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TOURS AND SIGHTSEEING(Inside Kathmandu Valley)

We offer specially designed various tours & sightseeing packages in and around major cities of Kathmandu,Pokhara,Chitwan, Lumbini and other popular destinations with an opportunity to observe and experiencedifferent lifestyle of people,† culture, history, heritage, religion, social behaviour practices of Nepal in realsetting. All our tours & sightseeing programs are well- researched and popular

Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)The Kathmandu Durbar Square is an overwhelmingfrenzy of art and architecture. The medieval palace

complex is erected indifferent styles at the righthand side of the Kumaritemple. The house ofKumari (living Goddess),the ferocious Kal Bhairab,the red monkey god andhundreds of erotic carvings

are a few examples of the sights at the square! Allwood carvings, statues and architecture in this areaare exceptionally fine

Pashupatinath (World Heritage Site)Situated 5 km. east of Kathmandu city centre,

Pashupatinath temple is oneof the holiest Hindu shrinesdedicated to Lord Shiva.Chronicles indicate thetemple’s existence prior to400 A.D. Located amidst alush green natural setting onthe bank of the sacred

Bagmati river, the temple is built in the familiar Pagodastyle with gilted roof and richly carved silver doors.This Holy place is picturesque collection of templesand shrines. Only the Hindus are allowed to visit insidethe temple.

Bouddhanath(World Heritage Site)It is the world’s biggest stupa, situated 8km. east of

Kathmandu city. Thiscolossal stupa is known bythe name of Bouddhanath,the god of wisdom. It isdifficult to assign a period to

it as some believe that it was built during the reign ofeither Shiva Deva or Anshu Verma in the 7th centuryA.D. It stands with four pairs of eyes in the fourcardinal direction keeping watch for righteousbehaviour and human prosperity. It is built on anoctagonal base inset with prayer wheels.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)Situated at an altitude of 1401m, it is one of the thirdimportant historic cities in the Kathmandu valley. Itlies 14 km. to the eastof Kathmandu andcovers an area of 4 sqmiles. ItsDurbar Square is asymphony of artand architecturebelonging to medievalperiod. The centrepiece is the 55- windowpalace overlooking the Square which is paved overwith bricks. Among other monuments around theDurbar Square are worth visiting.

Swayambhunath: (World Heritage Site)It is one of the world’s 2000 years old Buddhist stupathat lies on a hilltop, 2 km far from the main Kathmanducity. This spectacular Buddhist stupa with theBuddha’s eyes gaze serenely down is worth visiting.From the hilltop the views of the Kathmandu valleyand the mountains look superb.

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Patan: This is one of the ancient cities dating back tothe medieval era. It is a colorful place with Hindu andBuddhist monuments side by side in its narrow, windingstreets and sqaures.Patan Durbar Square is full of ancient places, temples& shrines popular for architectural craftsmanship.

Changunarayan (World Heritage Site)Changunarayan village and temple complex, lies about7 km south of Bhaktapur. It locates at the end of aridge north of Bhaktapur on a motorable road. Thetemple complex is one of the oldest structures in thevalley and is designated as a world heritage site. Withinthe complex we find many shrines and images ofdifferent forms of Lord Vishnu.

KirtipurIt is a small historic town, situated 8 km southwest ofKathmandu on the top of a hill. The town has manythings to offer such as old shrines, temples and oldhouses. Many of the town’s hilltop position offers fineviews over Kathmandu Valley with the Himalayanmountain ranges rising behind. The Hindu temples ofBagh Bairab, Uma Maheshwar and Buddhistmonastery are worth visiting.

BudhanilkanthaAbout 8 km north of Kathmandu, at the base ofShivapuri hill is a remarkable colossal statue of LordVishnu, reclining on the bed of snakes. This is one ofthe masterpieces of stone statue in the middle of smallpond and seems to float in water.

Dakshin Kali TempleThis is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site situatedapproximately 25 km south west of Kathmandu.Thetemple of Dakshinkali is located amidst a lovely settingby the hillside and a ritual worship followed by animalsacrifice is a common practice in the temple.Magnificent views of the surroundings are marvelous.

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Tours and Sightseeing(Outside Kathmandu Valley)

DhulikhelDhulikhel is a scenic and ancient town situated 30 km east ofKathmandu on the side of the Arniko Rajmarga. From here onecan have a complete panoramic view of the snowy ranges fromeast to west. From the main town an excursion to Namobuddhastupa is highly recommended.

Namo BuddhaThis sacred spot is located 3 hours walking distance from Dhulikhel. The white painted stupa we find here commemoratesthe actions of the Buddha Sakyamuni’s self less sacrifice to feed astarving tiger by offering his own flesh. In fact this place is one ofthe most important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. The stupa ismore than 20 ft high and its upper gilded tower is covered withprayer flags.

NagarkotIt is one of the most popular mountain resort destinations in theKathmandu Valley rim. Located 30 km east of Kathmandu,Nagarkot is a magnificent place to spend the night and awaken toview the sun rising across the wide Himalayan range. It is also thestarting point of the valley rim trek for those who are in Nepal forshort stay.

KakaniSituated to the north west of Kathmandu, it is a popular hill resortfor nature-lovers who can view blossoming of beautiful oaks andrhododendrons and excellent mountain views of Ganesh Himal,Himalchuhi and the Gosainkunda ridge.For those wishing to trulyget away from the distractions of urban life,Kakani is a perfectretreat.

GorkhaIt is situated 131 km. west of Kathmandu valley at an altitude of1135m at the end of mountain road that branches north from theKathmandu- Pokhara Highway at Abu Khaireni. It is the ancestralhome of the Shah dynasty and home of the original Gorkha soldiers.Gorkha’s centerpiece is the magnificent Gorkha Durbar which isa fort, a palace and a temple with excellent views of the surround-ing valleys and the Manaslu range.

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ManakamanaThis is a famous pilgrimage site in Nepal. It lies southeast fromGorkha. Every Hindu and Buddhist makes a pilgrimage trip toManakamana temple by a Cable Car from the Kurin Tar and ittakes 8 min to reach.

BandipurIt is a hilltop town situated midway on the Kathmandu-Pokharahighway at an altitude of 1005m overlooking the Marshyangdi rivervalley. It offers mountain views, artistic houses and pagoda temples.It has the largest cavern in the country, the Siddha Gupha, which isfull of stalactites and stalagmites.

PokharaSituated 200km west from Kathmandu, this small enchanting townnestled in a tranquil valley amidst the unrivalled natural beauty. Itsnatural ambience which allows enjoying lakeside tranquility andbreathtaking views of magnificent Machhapuchre (fishtail) peak(6993m) has transformed Pokhara into a paradise of the planet. Ithas been the base camp for many of Nepal’s most popular trekkingand rafting destinations

JanakpurA great religious place, Janakpur is famous for being the birthplaceof Sita, the consort of Lord Ram. There is an artistic marble templeof Sita (Janaki), popularly known as Naulakha Mandir. Religiousfestival, trade fairs and other festivities are held here on BivahaPanchami and Ram Navami.

ChitwanChitwan is known for the most attractive national park located atsouthern terai region of Nepal. The park has wide varieties of wildlifeoffering people from across the world an opportunity to observebeautiful flora and fauna. Here, one can see very rare endangeredspecies like one-horned rhinos, sloth, wild boars leopards, crocodilesand more than 500 species of birds.

Lumbini (World Heritage Site)The birthplace of Lord Buddha lies in the plains south west ofKathmandu. It is a sacred place for Buddhists from all over theworld, standing on an equal footing with holy places sacred to otherworld religions. As millions of Christians look to Jerusalem forinspiration, as millions of Muslims turn to Mecca, so do three hundredmillion Buddhists visit Lumbini.

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Nepal Tour PackagesNepal Cultural TourNepal Cultural TourNepal Cultural TourNepal Cultural TourNepal Cultural Tour 4 days/ 3 nights4 days/ 3 nights4 days/ 3 nights4 days/ 3 nights4 days/ 3 nights

Places to cover: Kathmandu/NagarkotPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/NagarkotPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/NagarkotPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/NagarkotPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/NagarkotDay 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to Hotel.Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swayambhunath and Patan Durbar Square. Evening:drive to Nagarkot for sunset view and stay in a resort.

Day 03: Sunrise view, after breakfast drive to BhaktapurDurbar Square for sightseeing, drive to Kathmanduand transfer to hotel. Evening:farewell dinner withcultural program.

Day 04: Airport transfer and departure.

A Glimpse of Nepal 7 days/ 6 nightsA Glimpse of Nepal 7 days/ 6 nightsA Glimpse of Nepal 7 days/ 6 nightsA Glimpse of Nepal 7 days/ 6 nightsA Glimpse of Nepal 7 days/ 6 nights

Places to cover: Kathmandu/ PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/ PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/ PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/ PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/ PokharaDay 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square.Day 03: Fly or drive to Pokhara, hotel transfer, Leisure walk

along Phewa lake and boating. dinner at lakeside.Day 04: Sightseeing in Pokhara valley including Begnas lake.Day 05: Sunrise and mountain view from Sarangkot hill. Lunch at

lake side and sightseeing to Hemja Tibetan Refugee camp.Day 06: Visit the ìWorld Peace Stupa ì Lunch at lakeside and

fly to Kathmandu.Day 07: Airport transfer and departure.

Pilgrimage Tour 6 days/ 5 nightsPilgrimage Tour 6 days/ 5 nightsPilgrimage Tour 6 days/ 5 nightsPilgrimage Tour 6 days/ 5 nightsPilgrimage Tour 6 days/ 5 nights

Places to cover: Pashupatinath and Muktinath TemplesPlaces to cover: Pashupatinath and Muktinath TemplesPlaces to cover: Pashupatinath and Muktinath TemplesPlaces to cover: Pashupatinath and Muktinath TemplesPlaces to cover: Pashupatinath and Muktinath TemplesDay 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotelDay 02: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square.Day 03: Fly /drive to Pokhara and half day sightseeing.Day 04: Helicopter flight to Muktinath. and flight back to

Pokhara for Lunch and Sightseeing.Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu and free time for shopping.Day 06: Airport transfer and departure.

Nepal Festival Tour 7 days /6 nightsNepal Festival Tour 7 days /6 nightsNepal Festival Tour 7 days /6 nightsNepal Festival Tour 7 days /6 nightsNepal Festival Tour 7 days /6 nights

Place to cover: Kathmandu-Dakshinkali-Nagarkot-KhokonaPlace to cover: Kathmandu-Dakshinkali-Nagarkot-KhokonaPlace to cover: Kathmandu-Dakshinkali-Nagarkot-KhokonaPlace to cover: Kathmandu-Dakshinkali-Nagarkot-KhokonaPlace to cover: Kathmandu-Dakshinkali-Nagarkot-KhokonaDay 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Day 02: Drive to Sankhu & hike to Nagarkot.Day 03: Hike to Changunarayan & sightseeing around the

temple & drive to Kathmandu.Day 04: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu city.Day 05: Full day sightseeing tour of Kirtipur, Chovar &

Dakshinkali.Day 06: Full day sightseeing of Patan & Tibetan village,

Chapagaon, Bungamati & Khokona village.

Day 07: Final Departure.

Explore Nepal 8 days/7 nightsExplore Nepal 8 days/7 nightsExplore Nepal 8 days/7 nightsExplore Nepal 8 days/7 nightsExplore Nepal 8 days/7 nights

Places to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/PokharaPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/PokharaDay 01: Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotelDay 02: Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square; Evening:drive to Nagarkot for sunset view and stay in a resort

Day 03: Sunrise view, after breakfast drive to BhaktapurDurbar Square for sightseeing & drive to Kathmandu.

Day 04: Fly/drive to Pokhara, hotel transfer, Leisure walkalong Phewa lake and boating.

Day 05: Sightseeing and visit ìWorld Peace Stupai amDay 06: Sunrise and Mountain view from Sarangkot hill & visit

Tibetan Refugee Camp to see Buddhist culture andTibetan handicrafts.

Day 07: Fly/drive to Kathmandu and Hotel transfer; Evening:Farewell dinner with cultural program.

Day 08: Airport transfer and departure

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Discover Nepal 9 days / 8 nightsPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/ChitwanDay 01† Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Day 02 Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square; Evening:drive to Nagarkot for sunset view and stay in a resort

Day 03 Sunrise view, after breakfast drive to BhaktapurDurbar Square for sightseeing, drive to Kathmanduand hotel transfer

Day 04 Drive/ fly to Chitwan National Park, Resort transferand Jungle safari activities.

Day 05 Full day Jungle activitiesDay 06 Full day Jungle activitiesDay 07 Drive to KathmandDay 08 Free day in Kathmandu

Day 09 Airport transfer and departure.

Magnificent Tour 9 days / 8 nightsPlaces to cover :Kathmandu/ Lumbini/ Chitwan / PokharaDay 01 Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.Day 02 Sightseeing tour of† Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath, and Patan Durbar Square.Day 03 Fly or drive to Lumbini and sightseeingDay 04 Lumbini sightseeing and drive to Chitwan N.P.Day 05 Full day Jungle activities.Day 06 Drive to Pokhara and Lake side excursionDay 07 Sightseeing in Pokhara Valley incl. visit the World

Peace StupaDay 08 Drive to Sarangkot hill for Sunrise and Mountain view.

Visit the Tibetan Refugee Camp to see BuddhistCulture and Tibetan handicrafts

Day 09 Airport transfer and departure

Shamanism Tour 7 days/ 6 nights\

Place to cover: Within Kathmandu ValleyDay 01 Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Day 02/3 Trip to various temples within Kathmandu Valley.Day 04 Short trek to a hill in the valley and observe

Shamanism activities.Day 05 Visit to a yoga or Meditation center in the Kathmandu

Valley.Day 06 Free time Evening: Farewell dinner with cultural

programDay 07 Airport transfer and departure.

Honeymoon Tour 10 days / 9 nightsPlace to cover: Kathmandu-Bhaktapur-Nagarkot-ChitwanPokharaDay 01 Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Day 02 Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square.Day 03 Free time; afternoon drive to Nagarkot for sunset

view and Hotel transferDay 04 Wake up call; Sunrise view; after breakfast drive to

Bhaktapur for sightseeing &continue drive toKathmandu.

Day 05 Drive / fly to Chitwan, Resort transfer† and Junglesafari activities.

Day 06 Full day Jungle safari activities.Day 07 Drive to Pokhara, Hotel transfer, Leisure walk along

Phewa lake and boating.Day 08 Drive to Sarangkot hill for Sunrise view and drive

back to Pokhara for sightseeing.Day 09 Drive/ Fly to Kathmandu and Hotel transfer; evening:

farewell dinner with cultural program.Day 10 Airport transfer and departure.

Nepal Overland Tour 15 days / 14 nightsPlaces to cover: Kathmandu/Nagarkot/ ManakamanaGorkha/ Bandipur/Pokhara/ Tansen/ Bardia National Parkand / LumbiniDay 01 Arrival Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.Day 02 Sightseeing tour of Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath,

Swoyambhunath and Patan Durbar Square;Evening: drive to Nagarkot for sunset view and stayin a resort

Day 03 Sunrise view, after breakfast drive to BhaktapurDurbar Square for sightseeing, drive to Kathmanduand hotel transfer

Day 04 Drive to Kurintar, cable car ride to Mankamana templeand continue drive to Gorkha, and† stay overnight atBandipur.

Day 05 Drive to Pokhara, hotel transfer, Leisure walk alongPhewa lake and boating

Day 06 Sightseeing in the Pokhara valley.Day 07 Drive to Tansen, hotel transfer, sightseeingDay 08 Drive to Bardia National Park, resort transfer, Jungle

activitiesDay 09 Jungle activitiesDay 10 Jungle activitiesDay 11 Drive to Lumbini, hotel transferDay 12 Lumbini sightseeingDay 13 Drive to Kathmandu and hotel transferDay 14 Free day in Kathmandu; evening: farewell dinner with

cultural programDay 15 Airport transfer and departure.

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BBBBBungy Jump:ungy Jump:ungy Jump:ungy Jump:ungy Jump: Nepal offers the third highest BungyJump in the world. The jump is a 160 meter drop fromthe platform into the gorge of the roaring Bhote KoshiRiver situated near the Nepal-Tibet border. This excitingsport is designed and introduced by one of NewZealand’s leading bungy consultants. You are alwaysguaranteed for fun and safety.Ultra Light Aircaft:Ultra Light Aircaft:Ultra Light Aircaft:Ultra Light Aircaft:Ultra Light Aircaft: Ultra Light Aircraft in Nepal offers ascenic aerial view high above Pokhara Valley, PhewaLake, Sarankot hill, diverse villages, dense forest at thebackdrop of Fishtail mountain for exciting experience.Mountain Flight:Mountain Flight:Mountain Flight:Mountain Flight:Mountain Flight: It’s an amazing and stunning experiencewhen going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallestmountains on earth. The aircrafts used are 1900 beachcraft carrying limited numbers of passengers to ensureeverybody has good view or the Dornier which offers awindow seat to each passenger. Mountain flights appealto all category of travelers.Paragliding:Paragliding:Paragliding:Paragliding:Paragliding: Paragliding trips in Nepal take you oversome of the best scenery on the earth as you shareairspace with Himalayan Griffin Vultures, eagles andKites and float over villages, monasteries, lakes andjungles absorbing the spectacular views of the majesticHimalayas.Mountain Biking:Mountain Biking:Mountain Biking:Mountain Biking:Mountain Biking: It offers an environmentally soundway of exploring the magnificent countryside, itslandscape and living heritage. There are plenty of dirtroads and trails in Nepal to meet every mountain biker’swildest fantasy.

The foothills of the Himalayas are the exotic destinationsfor hundreds of thrill-loving mountain bikers. The trailsoffer scenic beauty as you pedal through villages,terraced rice fields, temples, monasteries, and thespectaculars views of the snowy peaks of the Himalayas.We focus mostly our biking trips in Nepal, Tibet, bhutanand Darjeeling/Sikkim (India) on off-road, dirt trailswhere other bikers have nevr been before.Eco ToursEco ToursEco ToursEco ToursEco Tours::::: Our company has been passionate aboutpromoting various eco tours and outdoor adventureactivities in the Himalayan destinations of Nepal, Tibet,Bhutan and India since its inception. All our trips areexclusively based on eco tourism principles :minimizeimpact on eco-system maintain environment & culturalawareness provide direct financial benefits &empowerment to local people

Honey Hunting:Honey Hunting:Honey Hunting:Honey Hunting:Honey Hunting: We also arrangeexclusive honey hunting tour to somespectacular honey hunting sites onsteep bee cliffs in the foothills of theAnnapurna Himalayas. The trips weorganize will give you value for moneyif you are a horticulturist or lover ofhoney.

Agro Tour:Agro Tour:Agro Tour:Agro Tour:Agro Tour: It is our holiday conceptof visiting agricultural farms to getacquainted our guests with new ruralareas, lifestyle of the rural people andcenturies- old traditional method ofagriculture in Nepal. Visitors will seehow grains are harvested, sorted andpreserved, how vegetables are grownorganically.

Village Tour:Village Tour:Village Tour:Village Tour:Village Tour: We have selected GhaleGaon and Sirubari villages as idealrural tourist destinations. The tourallows visitors to experienceunspoiled ethnic lifestyle and enjoynatural beauty of the places. Visitorsget a unique insight into the sociallife of the Ghales and Gurungs, theirrituals, religious events and livelytraditional of dance and music.

Bird watching:Bird watching:Bird watching:Bird watching:Bird watching: Bird watching tour hasbecome very popular in Nepalespecially in and around theKathmandu Valley. You can watch 800species of birds while passingthrough rhododendron, oak and pineforests.

Recreational Fishing Tour:Recreational Fishing Tour:Recreational Fishing Tour:Recreational Fishing Tour:Recreational Fishing Tour: Nepal hasa dense net of rivers and streams, aswell as numerous lakes of cold wateroriginating from the Himalayas. Thesevast stretches of wild and scenic riversand lakes of Nepal provide anopportunity for recreational fishingthroughout the year. The best time togo fishing on the fresh water is beforeand after the monsoon.

Adventure Sports in Nepal Special Tours

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Tibet Known as the roof of the world, Tibet is the ultimatedestination for the adventurous seekers to experienceenchantment and tantalizing mystery of a lifetime! It isthe mystic land of ancient Buddhist culture, awesomelandscapes, artistic monasteries, exotic cities, hiddenvalleys and centuries- old caravan trails. Sprawled overlandscapes of 1.2 million sq. km. at an average altitudeof 3000 m and huddled in the rain- shadow behind themass range of the northern Himalaya, Tibet is amysterious land which has retained the feeling of themedieval era and a tinge of Shangri- La. NepalEnvironmental Treks & Expedition offers several tourpackages for Tibet categorized as Cultural tours, treks,& hikes, mountain expedition, mountain biking, overlandor fly in/ fly out tours as per clients' interest and time frame.

Tibet at a GlanceLocation: AsiaArea: 471,700 sq. miles border (the size of Western Europe).Capital: LhasaClimate: Average temperature 21-8 degrees Celsius(summer) 7-15 degrees Celsius (in winter), extremely dryexcept during rainy season (July-August)Population: 2.62 millionReligions: Tibetan, Buddhism and AnimismLanguages: Tibetan, ChineseCurrency: Chinese Yuan

Outbound destinations

Places to Visit (in and around Lhasa)Lhasa: Situated at an altitude of 11,850 ft on the north bank of Kyichu river, itis a religious, cultural and economic centre of Tibet. Places of tourist interestinclude the Potala palace, Drepung and Sera Monasteries, Norbulingka; theJokhang temple, the circular Barkhor Street.

Potala Palace: Located on the hill top, it was built in 640 A.D. during thereign of Songtsan Gampo. The palace is a centre of spiritual pilgrimage andTibetan architecture. The fifth Dalai Lama, Gyelwa Ngapa began the constructionof the present Potala palace in 1645 and was completed in 1648. This 13 storiedpalace with thousand rooms rising over 117 meters served as the headquartersof the former church state of Tibet and was home to successive Dalai Lamaswho used it as their winter Palace. The palace contains invaluable murals, stupas,carvings, sculptures, cultural relics , thankas , scrolled texts and ancientchinaware.

Drepung Monastery: Situated to the west of Lhasa city, it was founded in1416 by one of the disciples of Tsong Khapa. It was the largest and richest ofthe three major yellow sect monasteries that covers an area of 250,000 sq metersin Lhasa.

Sera Monastery: Located 3 km north of Lhasa, this monastery belongs toGelugpa sect and was founded in 1419 A.D. by Jamchen Choeje , a disciple ofTsong Kapa. Sera was a monastic university which was smaller than Drepungbut similar in its layout of buildings. There are four main temples with numerouschapels dedicated to Tsong Khapa, Sakyamuni, Dharmapala, Amitabha,Yamadhaka and other deities . One of the temples constructed with 108 pillarshas an imposing statue of Maitreya Buddha.

Norbulingka: It is a large complex of small palaces and chapels served asthe summer palace of the Dalai Lamas, built at various periods from 1750. It liesabout 4 km west of the Potala palace. Its colorful garden is a favorite picnic spotand during the Shoton Festival Tibetan dances and Opera are performed here.

Jokhang Temple: It is the spiritual, religious and geographical center ofLhasa. Situated in the heart of old Lhasa , the original Jokhang was built by theemperor Songten Gampo in the 7th century. Jokhang has many chapels whichhold the statues of Jowo Shakyamuni , Amithabha Buddha , MaitreyaBuddha , Avalokiteswara , Padmashambhawa and Tsongkapa. Visit BarkhorLhasa inner pilgrim circuit shaped roughly like an octagon which round theJokhang lined with markets, shops and stalls.

Barkhor Street: The market of Barkhor circles the Jorkhang Temple. This market is the heart of Old Lhasa - a fascinating venue of people and activitieswith narrow streets, whitewashed stone homes and windows framed in blackand brightly painted wood work. Bustling flee market is the place to buysouvenirs, Tibetan handicrafts and antiques.

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Places to Visit (outside Lhasa)

Ganden Monastery: Located 47 km east of Lhasa on

Wangbur mountain at an altitude of 3,800 m., this monasterybelongs to Gelugpa’s sect. It was the site where TsongKhapa first meditated in order to choose a place for themain monastery. Now it is one of the great Gelukpauniversity monasteries in Tibet.

Tsedang: Situated 170 Km southeast of Lhasa in theYarlung Valley, along the bank of the Tsangpo River, it wasthe cradle of Tibetan civilization. Tsedang is the capital townof Shannan area as well as a major tourist destination inTibet with mild climate and rich natural resources

Gyantse: It is a small agricultural town situated at an altitudeof 3950 m. and 254 km southwest of Lhasa, famous for itswool carpets and the Palkhor Choide chorten. It is the thirdlargest town in Tibet.

Namtso Lake: Lake Namtso is located about 260kilometers from Lhasa City. With over 30 kilometers fromnorth to south and over 70 kilometers from east to west,Lake Namtso covers a total area of more than 1,900 squarekilometers. The lake is the second largest salt lake in Chinaand the world’s highest-altitude salt lake as well.

Shigatse: It is known for its Tashilhunpo monastery - theseat of the Panchen Lama, who is regarded as thereincarnation of the Buddha of endless enlightenment. Thismonastery was built in 1447 by the first Dalai Lama andthis place is also popular for a bustling market at the foot ofthe ruins of the Shigatse fortress where one can buy localhandicrafts embedded with coral and turquoise, Tibetandaggers, Chinese porcelain and yak butter.

Zhangmu: Better known by a Tibetan name, Khasa, it isa small settlement clinging to a hillside 10 km inland fromthe friendship bridge across the Bhote koshi river. It is amajor trading route between Tibet and Nepal. The hillsaround Zhangmu are heavily wooded with innumerablewaterfalls in the summer and frozen `icicles’ during thewinter.

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Tibet Tours:EX-Kathmandu(From April-October)We offer fixed departure tours to Tibet for those travelers on a limited timeand budget. The tours reveal some of the best natural and cultural sites thatTibet offers-high passes crystal clear lakes, snow caped ranges, shelteringvalleys covered by fields of barley and yellow rape, magnificent Potala Palace,Temples and traditional arts. All our tours are based in 3 star hotels in Lhasa/Shigatse and budget guesthouse categories in other parts of Tibet. Our groupgenerally tends to be smaller & we make every effort to provide qualityservices at very reasonable prices.

Culture Tour to Tibet:Name of the tours Duration Mode of Travel DepartureExplore Lhasa City Tour 4 Nights/ 5 Days Fly in/ Fly out Tue/ SatLhasa Excursion Tour 3 Nights/ 4 Days Fly in/ Fly out Sat/ TueCentral Tibet Overland Tour 7 Nights/ 8 Days Fly in/ Drive out or V.V. Tue/ SatTibet Adventure Tour with EBC 9 Nights/ 10 Days Fly in/ Drive out Tue/ Sat

Holy Mt. Kailash overland tour/ trekMt. Kailash (6,741m) situated to the north of the Himalaya in Western Tibet(China) is perhaps the most sacred place together with the two lakes ofManasarovar & Raksas. Three of the greatest rivers the Brahmaputra, theSutlej, the Indus all take their sources from this Holy Mountain. This holyplace has been an ancient pilgrimage for the Hindus, the Buddhists, theJains & Bonpos. Over the centuries pilgrims have constantly journeyedimmense distances to achieve enlightenment or cleanse themselves of sin,braving enormous distances and particularly harsh weather.

Pilgrimage Tour to TibetName of the tours Duration Mode of Travel DepartureMt. Kailash Overland tour via Zhangmu 13 Nights/ 14 Days Drive in/Drive out FlexibleMt. Kailash &Mansarovar tour via Simikot 21 Nights/ 22 Days Fly in/Drive out FlexibleMt. Kailash & Mansarovartour via Lhasa 18 Nights/ 19 Days Fly in/Drive out Flexible

Treks in TibetTibet offers excellent opportunities for trekking and camping- a great wayto explore remote areas as well as the popular Mt. Kailash and LakeManasarovar Koras. You can include a variety of challenging treks intoyour Tibet cultural tour itinerary.

Name of the Treks Duration Style of Trek Mode of TravelGanden/ Samye Trek 10 Nights/ 11 Days Full boarded camping Fly in/ Fly outShalu Nartang Trek 10 Nights/ 11 Days Full boarded camping Fly in/ drive outEverest Base Camp Trek 10 Nights/ 11 Days Full boarded camping Fly in/ drive outKangshang Valley Trek 15 Nights/ 16 Days Full boarded camping Fly in/ drive out

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BhutanBhutan is a land- locked country, located in the eastern Himalayas, bordered to the north by China and to the

south, east and west by India. The altitude varies from 300 m (1, 000 ft.) in the narrow lowland region to 7, 000 m.

(22, 000 ft.) in the Himalayan Plateau in the North. Bhutan - the last Paradise on the earth reflects age-old

religion, culture, arts and architecture in its golden peak in the background of deep green valley and hillside.

People are deeply religious following the Mahayana form of Buddhism. The air of spirituality is evident, even in

the urban centers where the spinning of Prayer Wheels, the murmour of mantras and the glow of butter lamp in

the houses are still important feature of everyday life. Monastery, temples and religious monuments are dotted

across the landscape, bearing witness to the importance of Buddhism.

Places to visitThimpu: Situated at 2,285 m above sea level, it is thecapital of Bhutan. Just over 30 years old, this tinyHimalayan city was built by the late king Jigme DorjeWangchuk to replace the ancient capital of Punakha.Quiet and peaceful city with its streets lined withtraditional shop fronts. Beautiful textiles in wool, silverjewelry, thangkas and other traditional crafts of thekingdom are available in various HandicraftsEmporiums

Paro: It is the winter capital of Bhutan and 52 km faraway from Thimpu. With patchwork fields, willowglades, murmuring trout filled streams and scatteredhamlets, Paro is one of the most attractivevalleys of Bhutan. Bursting with colour and tradition,this tiny town is overlooked by a dramatic Dzong, whilehamlets and isolated farms dot the countryside

Bhutan At a Glance:Location: South AsiaArea: 47, 000 sq. Km.Capital: ThimpuSeasons: Summer, Autumn, Winter, SpringLanguage: Dzongkha & EnglishCurrency: NgultrumPopulation: 2,279,723 ( 2006 approx)

Religion: Buddhism

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Punakha: Located at 1500m. above sea level,Punakha had once been the winter capital of Bhutan.It is still being used as the winter home of Bhutan’sspiritual leader and the monks of Thimpu and Paro.Blessed with temperate climate and fed by Pho-Chu(male) and Mochu (female) rivers, it is the most fertilesite. During a clear weather one can have a splendidview of the distant Himalayan snow capped peaks atDocha La (pass) on Thimpu-Punakha road.

Wangdiphodrang: It is situated 70 km southeastof Thimpu. The town itself is little more than anenlarged village with some shops and hotels. TheWangdiphodrang Dzong played a key role during theunification of Bhutan. En route from Wangdi to Tongsais the Gangtey Gompa, the biggest NyingmapaMonastery in Bhutan.

Bumthang Valley: It consists of four smallervalleys of Chumey, Choekhor, Tang and Ura. It takes3 hrs to reach Bumthang, 68 km northeast of Tongsa.It is an ideal valley popular for excursions to manymonasteries and shrines. Bumthang Tsechu (festival)is one of the most popular festivals in Bhutan.

Cultural Tours in BhutanOne of the most exciting trips to western Bhutan inthe eastern Himalaya, known for magnificentmountains, lush valleys tick forests, a serene lifestyleand traditions unchanged for centuries. This tripwill introduce you to all facets of this enchantingkingdom.

Name of the tours Duration Mode of travel

Best of Bhutan Cultural 06 nights/07 days Fly in/outDragon Kingdom 10 nights/11 days Fly in/outBhutan/ India Magical 10 nights/11 days Fly in/outGlimpses of Bhutan 4 nights/ 05 days Fly in/out

Cultural Tours & TreksCombining tours with treks in Bhutan is an ideal wayto explore cultural heritage, tradition along withincredible wealth of nature. The trips offer theopportunity to see the real Bhutan that is scarcelytouched by the modern civilization. We trek to thehigh altitude grazing lands where the nomadic familieseked out a living for centuries, yak tents where thefamilies live, the wild flowers, and the highestunclimbed peaks.Name of the treks Duration Mode of travel

Druk Path Trek+ Tour 12 days Flyin/outJhomolhari Trek+ Tour 15 days Fly in/outBumthang Trek+ Tour 13 days Flyin/outLaya/ Gasa Trek+ Tour 21 days Fly in/outDur Hot Spring 1 07 days Fly in/outSnowman Trek+Tour 30 days Fly in/out Black Mountain Trek+ Tour 15 days Fly in/out

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An incredible country that can offer almost anything a traveler wants to explore & experience whether it be historicpalaces, cultural heritage sites, majestic temples & tombs and stunning natural beauty, colorful bazaars, sea beaches,desolate deserts, forested mountain, snow capped peeks, torrential rivers, verdant valleys and even a spiritual search foryourself. However, India has its own glorious culture and tradition of present and past. Travelling to India could be awonderful experience.

India At a Glance:Location : South AsiaArea : 3,287,590 sq. km.Climate : Varies from tropical monsoon in south

to temperate in northCapital : New DelhiPopulation : 1,129,866,154 (July 2007 est.)Currency : Indian Rupee (INR)Language : English, Hindu, Urdu & many others.Religions : Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism & others.

Tours and SightseeingNorth India TourGeographically north India has greater rich culturaldiversity interwoven with strands of many colors-dance, music, food, costumes, language, customs,festivals. Our packages tours to north India highlightsthe breathtaking beauty of the Himalayan mountain,visiting the oldest city of Varanasi followed by Buddhistpilgrimage sites, medieval forts and palaces ofRajasthan and immersing with delightfully distinctiveethnic cultures of Ladakh.

Name of the tours Duration Mode of travelGolden triangle 07 days Flyin/outNorth India+ Nepal 13 days Flyin/outPink city tour 10 days Flyin/out

Darjeeling-Sikkim TourThe tours we offer are a good mix of culture, natureand long drive exploring countryside, historicalmonuments and beautiful scenery in two differentenchanting Himalayan destinations in the eastern partof India. Our trip starts with a flight to Bhadrapur infar eastern Nepal- India border followed by an excitingdrive to Darjeeling and Sikkim.

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Name of the treks Duration Mode of travel

Darjeeling+Sikkim 08 days Fly in/out FlexibleDarjeeling+Sikkim+Bhutan 10 days Fly in/out FlexibleDarjeeling/ Sikkim Tour+Trek 12 days Fly in/out Flexible

Ladakh special tourLadakh is a less- explored Himalayan destination ofIndia. Known for centuries as the “Land of Passes”,Ladakh looks like little Tibet. It lies at an elevationranging from about 2750 m at Kargil to 76720m. atSasar. A traveler will pass through some of the world’shighest passes, different landscapes, the lush pineforests of the Kulu Valley, rushing glacial rivers andpicturesque villages.

Name of the tours Duration Mode of travelLadakh Monastery 15 days Fly in/out FlexibleLeh tour by Jeep 11 days Drive in/out FlexibleLeh tour by Flight 05 days Fly in/out Flexible

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