The Nepal Himalayan has always been known as "The abode of the Gods". Many of the primordial history, religion, culture and tradition as well as legends and myths emanate from the awesome Himalayas. The Nepal Himalayas harbors many holy temples and shrines, monasteries and sacred lakes in the wilderness and remote parts of the region. Pilgrims frequently visit these sites. It is a land of piety and stillness. The Himalayas is the youngest and highest mountain chain on the earth. A full third of its stretches - the formidable Great Himalayan Range of 800 kilometers lies within the Nepal Himalayas. It has a convergence of 1310 magnificent peaks over 6000 meters, including eight of the world's highest 14 peaks of 8000 meters. Nestling in the rain shadows of these unique vistas of soaring summits unravel a profusion of lofty foothills, the home of the many Nepalese who delight in warm hospitality and friendship These verdant terraced hills meander down to lush green valleys with turbulent rivers and to the tropical lowland and jungles teeming with countless wildlife.
In its immensely diverse and undulating topography, varied climate and mix of people Nepal combines produce a magical attraction for outsiders. Many foreign visitors come to trek one or more beautiful trekking regions. To trek, one does not have to be bizarre, neither a mountaineer nor an athlete. Anyone with a pair of strong legs, and s0priti for adventure to explore the exotic will enjoy the thrills of trekking in the hills of Nepal. Walking in the interior of the country follows ancient foot trails, which meander through the scenic riverbanks, intricately terraced fields and the mountain village. These highly developed and well-defined trails have been used for centuries and are the hive of activities to come in contract with the locals.
For Visitors on extended holiday and with less restraints, there is an even more varied spectrum of adventure -be it rafting on the sparking rivers, safaris in the jungles, trekking to explore deeper into the alpine valley with perpetual snow and glistening glaciers. The more intrepid traveler may venture further up to scale any of the 18 minor trekking peaks.
Trekking Areas:
Trekking in Nepal Himalayas is a very enjoyable and unforgettable experience of life. There are many trekking areas with full of mysteries, natural beauty and more. Travelers, trekkers enjoy and make their holidays sweet. The main trekking areas are as follows:
1. Annapurna Region Trek.
2. Everest Region Trek.
3. Langtang Region Trek.
4. Eastern Nepal Region Trek.
5. Western Nepal Region Trek.
6. Restricted Areas Trek.
1. Annapurna Region Trek: Nepal's one of the most popular trek begins at lakeside town of Pokhara and leads six or seven days north-west around the Annapurna massif, through dramatic changes in landscape, climate and culture to the high village of Jomsom, near the isolated land of mustang. Trekkers often continue on to the sacred shrine of Muktinath, near the 5415-meter Thorang-La pass and down into the lovely valley of Manang. The route through Manang circles the Annapurna back to the Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. The Annapurna circuit takes one through terraced hills, forests, and alpine pastures and through the village of the number of different cultures.
North of Pokhara is an area protected by Annapurna Conservation Area Project, tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna Massif. The Sanctuary is an easy trek from Pokhara and takes one through some of Nepal's most lovely rhododendron forests to the Annapurna Base Camp. There are also numerous one or two day treks out of Pokhara town, where one can have views of Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal.
There are many options for Annapurna Trek. Some options are as follows:
a) Annapurna Panorama Trek: After a stiff climb to Ghorapani for great views of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, this trek returns through Ghandruk.
Trekking route: Pokhara/New Bridge to Ghorapani, to Landruk, to Phedi and back to Pokhara same way. To do this trek, the trekkers need 6/7 days.
b) Jomsom Trek: This trek boasts some spectacular mountain views, and the route actually crosses to the other side of the main Himalaya range for view of the northern flanks. From the Kaligandaki valley, you can make excursions to either the Annapurna Base Camp or the Base Camp of Dhaulagiri.
Trekking route: New Bridge to Tikhedhunga, to Ghorapani, to Tatopani, to Kalopani, to Marpha, to Kagbeni, to Muktinath, to Jomsom, to Pokhara (by flight). To do this trek, the trekkers need 8/9 days.
c) Annapurna Sanctuary Trek: The trek to Annapurna Sanctuary traverses a variety of terrain, from lowland village and rice terraces to glaciers, and offers outstanding high mountain views. This is a fine opportunity to surround yourself with Himalayan peaks in short time, without have a contend with the attitude.
Trekking route: Phedi to Tolka, to Chhomrong, to Bamboo Lodge, to Himalayan Hotel, to MBC, to ABC, to Deuralil, to Dovan, to Chhomrong, to Ghandruk, to New Bridge. To do this trek, the trekkers need 15/16 days.
d) Round Annapurna Trek: Trek around the entire Annapurna massif, visiting the Tibet-like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge. Nepal opened Manang to trekkers in April 1977, although a few expeditions and scientific parties visited the region in the 1950s.
Trekking route: Besi Sahar to Bahundanda, to Chamje, to Bagarchhap, to Chame, to Pisang, to Manang, to Letdar, to Rhorung Phedi, to Muktinath, to Marpha, to Kalopani, to Tatopani, to Beni, to Baglung. To do this trek, trekkers need at least 16/17 days.
e) The Royal Trek: This is an easy, short trek that starts near Pokhara and offers good mountain views. It gained its name because Prince Charles and an entourage of 90 guest camp followers the likes of such luminaries as Mick Jagger.
Trekking route: Bijayapur to Kalikasthan, to Shaklung, to Chisopani, to Begnass Bazar. To do this trek, trekkers need 5/6 days.
2. Everest Region Trek: The Mount Everest or The Solu Khumbu region is one of the best-known treks in the world. This is the land of the Sherpa people and the world's great 8000-meter peaks. Many trekkers walk in from the road-head at Jiri, through the lovely rolling hills of the Solu region. Others fly in to the village to Lukla to start their trek or fly to Phaplu and start their trek. A few days above Lukla is the entrance to The Sagarmatha national park and the town of Namche Bazaar, where most trekkers take a day to acclimatize to the high attitude. From here one may branch towards the village of Thame, continue on to take on of the two main Khumbu routes, to Gokyo Lake, or towards the Everest Base Camp. Beyond Namche Bazaar is the Sherpa village of Khumjung. There are many monasteries and further on the famous monastery of Tingboche, Thame and Chiwang. Here the Mani Rimdu festival of Dances is celebrating every year.
There are many options in Everest Region Trek, which are as follows:
a) Everest Base Camp Trek: There are few section of this trekking route such as; some trekkers start their trek from Jiri, some trekkers their trek from Lulka (Kathmandu to Lukla by flight). This is the popular trekking area.
Trekking route: Bus to Jiri from Kathmandu, Jiri to Bhandara, to Sete, to Junbesi, to Nauthala, to Bupsa, to Ghat, to Namche Bazaar, to Tengpoche, to Pheriche, to Lobuche, to Gorak Shep, to Lobuche, to Dingbuche, to Tengbuche, to Namche. To do this trek, trekkers need at least 20/21 days.
b) Gokyo Trek: The trek to Gokyo offers an alternative traditional trek to Everett Base camp. From Gokyo, more of Everest itself is visible, through from slightly greater distance, then from Kala Patthar above Gorak Shep. The mountains are more spectacular, the Ngozumpa Glacier is the largest in the Nepal Himalaya, and from a ridge above Gokyo four 8000m peaks (Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu) are visible at once. The view of the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung Kang (7922m) is one of the most dramatic panoramas in Khumbu. There are many options for additional exploration.
Trekking route: Namche Bazaar to Phortse Thanga, to Dele, to Machhemo, to Gokyo, to Photse, to Namche. To do this trek, trekkers need at least 9 days.
The trekking in this area is depending on trekkers time schedule and trekkers can easily modify the trekking routes. In addition, we arrange accordingly trekkers' desire.
c) Solu Trek: The one of the popular, short and trek is Solu trek. There are many monasteries and cultural programs and Sherpa Villages. The trek from Phaplu (fly from Kathmandu). Many tourists come for the further study of Sherpa, Sherpa Culture, and many more. Thus, it is the main attraction of tourists.
Trekking routes: Trekking in the neighbor village and monastery.
3. Langtang Region Trek: Just to the north of Kathmandu, there are two lovely regions where one may experience Tamang and Sherpa life, temperate forest and alpine pasture, glaciers, lakes and snowy peaks. Helambu Valley noted for its scenic grandeur and pleasant climate, lie in the north of Kathmandu Valley. One can stay in highland monastery village and small settlements in pristine forests.
Above Helambu is a mountain pass through the lakes of Godainkunda reaching the valley of Langtang. Gosaikunda Lake itself is situated at 4380m. It is sacred to Lord Shiva and every summer there throng thousands of Hindu devotees to take a holy dip into the waters of the Suryakunda. The trek passes through a varied landscape ranging from evergreen forests, cascading waterfalls, and turbulent streams to sub-alpine grasslands and stark, beautiful mountainsides.
Langtang Valley stretches north of Gosainkunda. One travel through pristine forests to the village of Ghoda Tabvela, then the valley opens out into a high, Himalayan river plain full of beautiful camping sites, spectacular peaks, and wide glacier. One can hike to the back to the valley or take numerous optional trips to explore glacier-filled side canyons.
Some options of Langtang Trek are:
a) Langtang Trek: Langtang is a narrow valley that lies just south of the Tibetan border. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. Langtang Lirung (7246m) dominates the valley to the north; Gang Chhenpo (6388m) and Naya Kangri (5846m) lie to the south; and Dorje lakpa (6966m) protects the east end of the valley. The area was designated Nepal's first Himalayan national park in 1971.
Trekking routes: Kathmandu to Dhunche by bus, Dhunche to Syabru, to Lama Hotel, to Langtang Village, to Kyanjin Gompa, to Langshisha, to Kyanjin, to Lama Hotel, to Syabru, to Kathmandu.
b) Ganja La Trek: The route from Kyanjin Gompa in Langtang to Karke Gyang in Helambu requires crossing the 5106m-high Ganja La. The is one of the difficult trek.
Trekking routes: Kathmandu to Kyanjin is as above, Kyanjin to Ngegang, to Keldang, to Dukpu, to Tarke Gyang, to Kathmandu.
c) Helambu Circuit Trek: This is the description of a seven-day trek that makes a circuit of the Helambu region. The easiest starting point for this trek is Dundarijal because of its proximity to Kathmandu.
Trekking routes: Sundarijal to Pati Bhanjyang, to Khutumsang, to Tharepani, to Tarke Gyang, to Kiul, to Pati Bhanjyang, to Sundarijal.
d) Gosainkunda Trek: An alpine lake that is a major pilgrimage site. Several days of remote backcountry walking with very rough accommodation. Snowbound in winter. Gosainkunda Lake has a black rock in the middle, said to be the head of God Shiva. There is also a legend about a white rock under the water that is the remnant of an ancient shrine of God Shiva. According to legend, Shiva himself created this high-altitude lake when he pierced a glacier with his trident to obtain water to quench his thirst after consuming some poison.
Trekking routes: Dhunche to Sing Gompa, to Gosainkund, to Ghopte, to Tharepani, to Khutumsang, to Chisopani, to Kathmandu.
e) Jugal Himal Trek: To the north-east of Kathmandu lies a chain of peaks called Jugal Himal, which includes Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Madiya (6257m) and Phurbi Chhyachu (6637m). Form the south it is an easily accessible region, although it requires a long uphill climb. This is a remote and unfrequented region, despite its proximity to Kathmandu. Trekking in this area involve a lot of climbing on narrow trails.
Trekking routes: Chutara to Syaule, to Kamikharka, to Chyoochyo Danda, to Hile Bhanjyang, to Nasem Pati, to Panch Pokhari, to Gai Kharka, to Yangri, to Laghang Gompa, to Tarke Gyang, to Kathmandu.
4. Eastern Nepal Region Trek: Trekking goals in eastern Nepal include an eastern approach to Everest, the remote base camp of Makalu, and the area near Kanchenjunga. There is endless variety in this part of the country. Most ethnic groups are represented and many villages, such as Dhankuta, Khandbari, and Bhojpur, are large, prosperous, and clean. On the far eastern border of Nepal lies Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), the third highest peak in the world. The valley approaching the mountain base camp has been opened to trekking, specifically for organized treks. The long trek to the lap of Kanchenjunga takes one through some of the country's richest and pristine forests.
Some options for Eastern Nepal Region Trek are:
a) Makalu Base Camp Trek: The trek in eastern Nepal from either Hile or Tumlingtar by walking north up the Arun Koshi (name of river) to Sedua and num, then crossing Shipton La (4216m) into the upper Barun Khola valley of a close took at Makalu and Chhamlang. Makalu-Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal's eighth national park. The 2330 sq. km park is bordered by the Arun koshi in the east and the Sagarmatha National Park on the west. To the south, an 830 sq. km conservation area borders the park.
Trekking routes: Tumlingtar to Khadbari, to Chichila, to Num, to Sedua, to Tashigaum, to Khongma, to Mumbuk, to Yangle Kharka, to Merek, to Shersong, to Makalu base camp, to Yangle Kharka, to Mumbuk, to Khongma, to Tashigaun, to Sedua, to Pukuwa, to Bumling, to Tumlingtar. This is one of the hard treks. To do this trek, trekkers need 22/23 days.
b) Kanchenjunga Trek: Nepal opened the Kanchenjunga area to trekkers in 1988. Kanchenjunga is a long way from Kathmandu, and nearest roads and airports are long way from mountain. The northern side is particularly remote; it takes almost two weeks of walking to get to the base camp at Pamg Pema. Kanchenjunga is one the border on of Nepal and Indian state of Sikkim. It is difficult to cross either the Lapsang la or Mirgin La. The lowland portion of this region is culturally intriguing, but there are few good mountain views.
Trekking routes: Basantapur to Chauki, to Gupa pokhari, to Nesum, to Thumma, to Chirwa, to Sakathum, to Amjilassa, to kyapra, to Gunsa, to Khambachen, to Lhonak, to Pang Pema, to Khambachen, to Gunsa, to Amjilassa, to Chirwa, to Linkhim, to Suketar (Taplejung Airport). This is one of the hard treks and trekkers need at least 4 weeks. Option in trekking route: Taplejung Airport to Thembewa, to Keswa, to Mamanke, to Yamphudin, to Omje Khola, to Torontan, to Tseram, to Ramche, to Tseram to Lamite Bhanjyang, to Yamphudin, to Phonpe, to Khunjari, to Taplejung.
5. Western Nepal Region Trek: Western Nepal is described as "unexplored". This immense region, half as large again as Central Nepal, is remote, dry, and seldom visited by trekkers. The nerve center of Western Nepal is Jumla, its largest town. From here, it is a few days' walk to RARA, Nepal's largest lake, surrounded by forests of pine and silver characteristic. The few existing villages were evicted in the formation of Rara National Park.
Some options for this region trek is:
a) Jumla Rara Trek: The trek to Rara Lake Begins at Jumla, a village in a Trans-Himalayan Valley with high rides covered with forests and alpine pastures. The flight from Kathmandu to Jumla passes south along the Dhaulagiri range and provides lovely views of Nepal's western landscape. It is a tree and half day's trek from Jumla to Rara National Park. Rara lake (2990m) has an area of nearly ten sq. km and is surrounded with hills of pines and rhododendrons. Due north, Chankheli peak (3201m) looms large across the deep Mugu Karnali gorge.
Trekking routes: Jumla to Dhanphe Lagna, to Chutha, to Rara lake, to Gorosinga, to Sinja, to Jaljala Chaur, to Jumla. This little difficult to do and need 9/10 days.
b) Dolpo Trek: One of the newest areas of Nepal open to trekkers is the southern part of Skey-Phoksundo national park. Reached in about a week from Jumla, the center of attraction is Lovely Lake Phoksundo, famous for the ever-changing colors of its waters. Here one-steps on to the edge of the Trans-Himalayan plateau that extends from Tibet down into Nepal. This is the region of some leopard. Dolpo lies between Dhorpatan and Rara.
Trekking routes: Jumla to Gothi Chaur, to Naphukana, to Balasa, to forest camp, to Tibrikot, to Dunai, to Chepka, to Renju, to Phokdundo Lake, to Dajok Tang, to Pulungtang, to High Camp, to Do Tarap, to Sisulkhola, to Chheur, to Kanigaun, to Tarakot, to Dunai. This is medium class trekking area. To do this trek, trekkers need 12/13 days.
6. Restricted Area Trek: Nepal Government announced as a restricted for some regions and they are Mustang, Manaslu, Dolpo, and Kanchanjanga. To do trek in these areas, trekkers must go through the trekking company. The regulations for the restricted areas were designed primarily to protect the environment and culture of remote regions and to provide security, both for the safety of trekkers and the protection of Nepal's northern border with China.
a) Mustang Trek: "Mustang is one of the few places in the Himalayan region that has been able to retain its traditional Tibetan culture unmolested authentic Tibetan culture now survives only in exile and a few places like Mustang, which have had long historical and cultural ties with Tibet." -The Dalai Lama.
The small kingdom of Mustang, closed to westerners until 1992, is an enchanting land of windswept vistas, red walled monasteries, and feudal towns. This tiny kingdom was not only a major corridor of trade from the 1400's to before the Chinese occupation of Tibet, but also figured importantly into early Buddhism in Tibet. Local legend tells the tale of the great founder of Tibetan Buddhism, Padmasambhava, who before building Samye (the oldest monastery in Tibet) came to Mustang to stand guard against and do battle with the evil powers out to destroy Buddhism. The temple of Lo Gekhar in eastern Mustang was built by Padmasambhava after his triumphant battle and still stands guard today.
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b) Manaslu Trek: Manaslu is the one of Restricted Area. A long walk up the rough Budi Gandaki Balley leads to Nupri, a valley of Tibetan peoplea behind manaslu. Great mountain scenery, Tibetan culture and high pass crossing.
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