Friday, March 30, 2007










Where in the world is this little town? Name the townand country. Click here to submit your best guess for the location and country. We'll email the winners and post the results here. The first five correct submissions will win a Google Earth t-shirt.










Last month, we released two significant updates to the Google Earth content. First, we updated some of the imagery to include new high resolution coverage for the entire countries of Denmark and Switzerland, and the entire states of Utah and Wyoming. More importantly for Switzerland, we also added new high resolution 3D terrain for the Swiss Alps at 10 meter resolution. We think the new imagery and terrain for the Swiss Alps are beautiful to behold. But, don't take our word for it, check out a review from blogger Stefan Geens of OgleEarth.com, and a YouTube video flying tour of the Swiss Alps by blogger Frank Taylor of Gearthblog.com. Or, better yet, go visit the area yourself with Google Earth 4 - starting with the Matterhorn (make sure the Terrain layer is turned on). More details on the imagery update here.Also updated last month were several data layers including all new detailed roads (and directions) for Australia, more 3D buildings, new icon designs for the layers, over 300,000 new photos in the Geographic Web->Panoramio layer, and all new data for the Parks and Recreation layer for the country of Brazil. In addition, there were updates to the Google Earth Community layers, Turn Here, Tracks4Africa, and the Digital Globe coverage layer.



National Geographic "Ivory Wars"

The March issue of National Geographic has a cover story entitled: "Ivory Wars - Last stand in Zakouma" by Michael Fay. The article tells the story of the world's largest concentration of elephants protected at the Zakouma National Park in southeastern Chad. There is a continuing battle to prevent poachers from killing these magnificent intelligent creatures for a few pounds of ivory. One elephant they called "Annie" was tracked by GPS for 3 months, but sadly ended up a victim of this gruesome crime. National Geographic has also published a comprehensive collection of information for Google Earth tied to this story. The areas of the park, roads, and streams are all highlighted along with photos and links to more information. Also included is a layer called Annie's Journey which shows the GPS track of the elephant Annie which covered 1500 miles before the abrupt ending. Using the time feature in Google Earth you can even watch an animation of Annie's track as she wandered in and out of the park.By the way, Michael Fay is the same journalist who took 92,000 photos from an airplane over Africa. Over 500 of these photos are shown in Google Earth and found under under the layer: Featured Content->National Geographic Magazine->Africa Megaflyover. See this collection of categorized African animals from the photos.



NASA Releases Environmental Satellite Data
Last month, we mentioned the new NASA Satellite Photos for Google Earth which you can check each day. Now NASA has released more data for Google Earth from the Moderate-resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) satellites. This time they have full-globe image overlays which show the following:MODIS Sea Surface Temperature MODIS Chlorophyll Concentration MODIS Cloud Fraction MODIS Snow Cover You should delete, or turn off, each image overlay from "Temporary Places" before loading the next one so they don't interefere with each other. The data is the most current data provided by NASA's environmental satellites.

Monday, March 26, 2007

12 MJF Men Injured in Clash with Cops in Rajbiraj

At least 12 protesters were injured in Saptari district when police intervened a rally and a corner meet organised by activists of the Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum defying the prohibitory orders.MJF central vice-chairman Kishore Kumar Biswas and district president Shailendra Prasad Shah were among those injured. Police have arrested 15 protesters.The protesters went around the city carrying party flags and gathered at the Neta Chowk for a street corner meet.Several protesters, including Biswas and Shah, were injured when the police intervened in the corner meet. Among the injured, Shailendra Prasad Shah, Navneet Jha and Gulat Shah have been admitted to the Sagarmatha Zonal Hospital.Central general secretary of the MJF-affiliated Youth Forum, Radheshyam Pandit, central president of the Madhesi Lawyers' Society Ashok Kumar Chaudhary, Shashi Kumar Karna, Krinanda Jha, Bijayendra Yadav, Ram Kumar Bharati, Shyam Narayan Yadav, Badri Shah, Satish Kumar Shah, Baleshwor Yadav, Janaki Raman Yadav have been kept in custody at the Rajbiraj area police office, police said.Police fired seven rounds of teargas shells when protesters tried to resume the street corner meet even after the intervention, eyewitnesses said. There was a clash between protesters and police, which continued till this evening.Issuing a prohibitory order, the Saptari district police office had urged all concerned not to stage any sit-in or rally in Saptari from March 26 to March 28.

Nepal Wins ICC's Women's Cricket Initiative Award

The Asia Region did well in the ICC Development Program Annual awards picking up two awards — Cricket Development Region No 5 (Nepalgunj) in Nepal won the Women’s Cricket Initiative and the Singapore Cricket Association won the Best Overall Cricket Development Programme.Nepalgunj was nominated for the awards after it won the ACC Development Award for the same programme in February.Other two Associate Members, Canada and Uganda each picked up two awards, making them the big winners of this year’s competition.Canada was awarded the Best Junior Cricket Initiative for the Ontario Junior Programme and the Best Cricket Promotional and Marketing Award for the CIMA Canada — “Celebration of Cricket”.Rebecca Alwaya won the Volunteer of the Year Award for her outstanding contribution to the game in Uganda while the Photo of the Year Award featured a wonderful shot of Ugandan cricket.The Africa region collected its third award when Dr John Abebe from Nigeria won the Lifetime Service Award, having devoted more than 30 years of cricket work, as a player, official and administrator. He is known as the “father of cricket” in Nigeria.The Best Spirit of Cricket Initiative in Partnership with UNAIDS was won by Cricket Fiji for its “Run out AIDS day”.All global winners receive $2000 worth Kookaburra equipment except for the Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Service Awards, who both receive $1000 of Kookaburra equipment for their national association

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Peak climbing in nepal


Peak climbing in Nepal
First Environmental Trekking has always been providing desired and friendly services to the valued adventure travelers. We are fully organized to provide any support of any kind of trekking peak & obtaining permission, providing support staffs including high altitude climbing assistants & porters, Cook. Nepal having 1310 Himalayan peaks over 6000 meters offers joys of mountaineering in Nepal which can be combined with the pleasure of Trekking & Expedition. Trekking Peak Climbing is one of the most popular and successful adventure programs for among the adventure lovers of the world. To make this program more friendly and successful, there are more than 30 minor trekking peaks open for climbing under Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks are controlled under the rules and regulations formulated by this Association. To climb this beautiful but challenging trekking peak one should need a permit and experienced climbing guide and should go through the registered trekking companies of Nepal. It is true that the previous experience is not necessary to climb the Trekking Peak. However, you must be prepared mentally as well as physically for this adventurous expedition.Our company runs all mountaineering trips with professional mountain Sirdar & Sherpas. Mountaineering beginners can enjoy trekking with a combination of peak climbing mainly in Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions. The most popular trekking peaks in Nepal are Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East Peak, Lobuche west peak, Tawache peak, Kwangde peak, Cho la peak, Cholaste, peak & Pokalde Peak, in Everest region, Nayakanga Peak, Yala peak in Langtang region and Pisang Peak, Singuchuli Peak, Tharpu Chuli Peak, Tent peak, Chulu east peak, Chulu west peak, Thorung peak, Thapa peak, Dhampus peak, Tilicho peak, Hunchuli in Annapurna region.We are operating following Trekking Peak Climbing & Mountain Expedition in Nepal Himalaya. Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Climbing-5663m, Ramdung Go Peak Climbing - 5925m, Paldor Peak Climbing - 5896m, Pokhalde Peak Climbing - 5806m, Pisang Peak Climbing - 6091m, Pharchamo Peak Climbing - 6187m, Mera Peak & Amaphu Lapse Climbing - 5415m, Meera Peak Climbing - 6654m, Mardi Himal Climbing - 5587m, Lobuje Peak Climbing - 6119m, Kusum Kangru Peak Climbing - 6367m, Kongma Tse (Mehra) Peak Climbing - 5849m, Island Peak Climbing Via Chola Pass - 6183m, Kwangde Peak Climbing - 6011m, Chulu East Peak Climbing - 6584m, Mera Peak Climbing, Hiunchuli Peak Climbing - 6441m, Ganja La Chuli (Naya Kanga) Climbing - 5844m, Chulu Weast Peak Expedition - 6419m, Island Peak Climbing Via Kalapattar - 6183m.

NAME OF TREKKING PEAKS:
GROUP "A"

S.N Name of the Peaks Height Region
01 Mt. Cholatse 6440m. Khumbu Himal
02 Labuje West 6145m. "
03 Mt. Chhukung Ri 5550m. "
04 Mt. Machermo 6273m. Mahalangur
05 Mt. Kyazo Ri 6186m. "
06 Mt. Phari Lapcha 6017m. "
07 Mt. Nirekha 6159m. "
08 Ombigaichen 6340m. "
09 Mt. ABI 6097m. "
10 Mt. Langsisa Ri 6427m. Jugal
11 Mt. Bokta 6143m. Kanchenjunga
12 Mt. Chekigo 6257m. Gaurishankar
13 Mt. Larkya Peak 6010m. Manaslu
14 Mt. Yala Peak 732m. Langtang
15 Mt. Yabra Himal 6035m. "

Fee Structure for Group "A" Peaks
Royalty for up to 7 members - US$ 500.
Royalty for each additional member up to 12 persons - US$ 100.
Note: Maximum number of members in Group A team is 12.

GROUP "B"
S.No Name of the Peaks Height Region
01 t. Hiuchuli 6441m. Annapurna Himal
02 Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak) 6501m. ''
03 Mt. Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) 5663m. ''
04 Mt. Mardi Himal 5587m. ''
05 Mt. Mera Peak 6654m. Khumbu Himal
06 Mt. Kusum Kangru 6367m. ''
07 Mt. Kwangde 6011m. ''
08 Mt. Imja Tse (Island Peak) 6160m. ''
09 Mt. Labuje 6119m. ''
10 Mt. Khongmo Tse(Mehra Peak) 5849m. ''
11 Mt. Pokalde 5806m. ''
12 Mt. Chulu West 6419m. Manang District, Gandaki
13 Mt. Chulu East 6584m. ''
14 Mt. Pisang Peak 6091m. ''
15 Mt. Parchemuche 6187m. Rolwaling Himal
16 Mt. Ramdung 5925m. ''
17 Mt. Ganjala Chuli (Naya Kang) 5844m. Langtang Himal
18 Paldor Peak 5996m. Ganesh Himal


Fee Structure for Group "B" Peaks
Group Size Rate US$ Additional P/P US$
1-4 persons 350 only -----------------
5-8 persons 350 Plus 40 per person.
9-12 persons 510 Plus 25 per person.

Major Climbing Routes
Island Peak
Duration : 16 Days Max altitude : 6189m.It is no surprise that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiasts for nearly 200 years. The stark and rugged terrain, so entwined with the culture of local Sherpa people, offers such powerful experiences that Himalayan travel
::: READ MORE :::
Mera Peak
Duration : 17 Days Max altitude : 6654m.The Mera peak trek (6476m) is famed for the being the biggest trekking peak in Nepal, though there is little technical difficulty required to climb. Mera Peak rises to the South of Everest and dominates the beautiful and remote valleys of Hinku and Hongu.
::: READ MORE :::
Singu Chuli Peak
Duration : 23 Days Max altitude : 5500m.Singu Chuli (6,501 m) was formerly known as Fluted Peak. The first ascent of this peak was made by Wilf Noyce and David Cox on its North–East Face and the top section of the East Ridge.Singu Chuli lies to the North of Tharpu Chuli along a connecting
::: READ MORE :::
Tharpu Chuli Peak
Duration : 22 Days Max altitude : 6015m.This magnificent peak rises as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. This is a conical peak on the northern side of Thapa( Dhampus )Pass and generally snow covered but not alpine in nature i.e. no crevasses.
::: READ MORE :::
Chulu East Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : 5140m.Chulu East (6,584m) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the
::: READ MORE :::
Chulu West Peak
Duration : 24 Days Max altitude : 64200m.The massif of Chulus, it stands in front of spectacular chain of Annapurna Himal. Between the two Cholus, the west is higher then east. The view of entire slope of Annapurna II, IV, III, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, is outstanding from the top of
::: READ MORE :::
Baruntse Peak
Duration : 31 Days Max altitude : 7129m.Baruntse (7129) lies in Nepal between Everest and Makalu. It has four ridges and four summits being substantial and symmetrical snow peak. It is bounded on the east by Barun Glacier flowing north-south from Cho, to the nort-west by the
::: READ MORE :::
Mera and Baruntse Peak
Peak climbing in Nepal
First Environmental Trekking has always been providing desired and friendly services to the valued adventure travelers. We are fully organized to provide any support of any kind of trekking peak & obtaining permission, providing support staffs including high altitude climbing assistants & porters, Cook. Nepal having 1310 Himalayan peaks over 6000 meters offers joys of mountaineering in Nepal which can be combined with the pleasure of Trekking & Expedition. Trekking Peak Climbing is one of the most popular and successful adventure programs for among the adventure lovers of the world. To make this program more friendly and successful, there are more than 30 minor trekking peaks open for climbing under Nepal Mountaineering Association. The climbing of these peaks are controlled under the rules and regulations formulated by this Association. To climb this beautiful but challenging trekking peak one should need a permit and experienced climbing guide and should go through the registered trekking companies of Nepal. It is true that the previous experience is not necessary to climb the Trekking Peak. However, you must be prepared mentally as well as physically for this adventurous expedition.Our company runs all mountaineering trips with professional mountain Sirdar & Sherpas. Mountaineering beginners can enjoy trekking with a combination of peak climbing mainly in Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions. The most popular trekking peaks in Nepal are Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East Peak, Lobuche west peak, Tawache peak, Kwangde peak, Cho la peak, Cholaste, peak & Pokalde Peak, in Everest region, Nayakanga Peak, Yala peak in Langtang region and Pisang Peak, Singuchuli Peak, Tharpu Chuli Peak, Tent peak, Chulu east peak, Chulu west peak, Thorung peak, Thapa peak, Dhampus peak, Tilicho peak, Hunchuli in Annapurna region.We are operating following Trekking Peak Climbing & Mountain Expedition in Nepal Himalaya. Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) Climbing-5663m, Ramdung Go Peak Climbing - 5925m, Paldor Peak Climbing - 5896m, Pokhalde Peak Climbing - 5806m, Pisang Peak Climbing - 6091m, Pharchamo Peak Climbing - 6187m, Mera Peak & Amaphu Lapse Climbing - 5415m, Meera Peak Climbing - 6654m, Mardi Himal Climbing - 5587m, Lobuje Peak Climbing - 6119m, Kusum Kangru Peak Climbing - 6367m, Kongma Tse (Mehra) Peak Climbing - 5849m, Island Peak Climbing Via Chola Pass - 6183m, Kwangde Peak Climbing - 6011m, Chulu East Peak Climbing - 6584m, Mera Peak Climbing, Hiunchuli Peak Climbing - 6441m, Ganja La Chuli (Naya Kanga) Climbing - 5844m, Chulu Weast Peak Expedition - 6419m, Island Peak Climbing Via Kalapattar - 6183m.

NAME OF TREKKING PEAKS:
GROUP "A"

S.N Name of the Peaks Height Region
01 Mt. Cholatse 6440m. Khumbu Himal
02 Labuje West 6145m. "
03 Mt. Chhukung Ri 5550m. "
04 Mt. Machermo 6273m. Mahalangur
05 Mt. Kyazo Ri 6186m. "
06 Mt. Phari Lapcha 6017m. "
07 Mt. Nirekha 6159m. "
08 Ombigaichen 6340m. "
09 Mt. ABI 6097m. "
10 Mt. Langsisa Ri 6427m. Jugal
11 Mt. Bokta 6143m. Kanchenjunga
12 Mt. Chekigo 6257m. Gaurishankar
13 Mt. Larkya Peak 6010m. Manaslu
14 Mt. Yala Peak 732m. Langtang
15 Mt. Yabra Himal 6035m. "

Fee Structure for Group "A" Peaks
Royalty for up to 7 members - US$ 500.
Royalty for each additional member up to 12 persons - US$ 100.
Note: Maximum number of members in Group A team is 12.

GROUP "B"
S.No Name of the Peaks Height Region
01 t. Hiuchuli 6441m. Annapurna Himal
02 Singu Chuli (Fluted Peak) 6501m. ''
03 Mt. Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak) 5663m. ''
04 Mt. Mardi Himal 5587m. ''
05 Mt. Mera Peak 6654m. Khumbu Himal
06 Mt. Kusum Kangru 6367m. ''
07 Mt. Kwangde 6011m. ''
08 Mt. Imja Tse (Island Peak) 6160m. ''
09 Mt. Labuje 6119m. ''
10 Mt. Khongmo Tse(Mehra Peak) 5849m. ''
11 Mt. Pokalde 5806m. ''
12 Mt. Chulu West 6419m. Manang District, Gandaki
13 Mt. Chulu East 6584m. ''
14 Mt. Pisang Peak 6091m. ''
15 Mt. Parchemuche 6187m. Rolwaling Himal
16 Mt. Ramdung 5925m. ''
17 Mt. Ganjala Chuli (Naya Kang) 5844m. Langtang Himal
18 Paldor Peak 5996m. Ganesh Himal


Fee Structure for Group "B" Peaks
Group Size Rate US$ Additional P/P US$
1-4 persons 350 only -----------------
5-8 persons 350 Plus 40 per person.
9-12 persons 510 Plus 25 per person.

Major Climbing Routes
Island Peak
Duration : 16 Days Max altitude : 6189m.It is no surprise that Himalayan peaks have drawn adventurers, climbers and cultural enthusiasts for nearly 200 years. The stark and rugged terrain, so entwined with the culture of local Sherpa people, offers such powerful experiences that Himalayan travel
::: READ MORE :::
Mera Peak
Duration : 17 Days Max altitude : 6654m.The Mera peak trek (6476m) is famed for the being the biggest trekking peak in Nepal, though there is little technical difficulty required to climb. Mera Peak rises to the South of Everest and dominates the beautiful and remote valleys of Hinku and Hongu.
::: READ MORE :::
Singu Chuli Peak
Duration : 23 Days Max altitude : 5500m.Singu Chuli (6,501 m) was formerly known as Fluted Peak. The first ascent of this peak was made by Wilf Noyce and David Cox on its North–East Face and the top section of the East Ridge.Singu Chuli lies to the North of Tharpu Chuli along a connecting
::: READ MORE :::
Tharpu Chuli Peak
Duration : 22 Days Max altitude : 6015m.This magnificent peak rises as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. This is a conical peak on the northern side of Thapa( Dhampus )Pass and generally snow covered but not alpine in nature i.e. no crevasses.
::: READ MORE :::
Chulu East Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : 5140m.Chulu East (6,584m) is situated high above the Manang valley with breathtaking views across to the Annapurna II, III and IV, Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Dhaulagiri, Tilicho peak and Manaslu. The climb is combined with the classic trek around the
::: READ MORE :::
Chulu West Peak
Duration : 24 Days Max altitude : 64200m.The massif of Chulus, it stands in front of spectacular chain of Annapurna Himal. Between the two Cholus, the west is higher then east. The view of entire slope of Annapurna II, IV, III, Gangapurna, Annapurna I, is outstanding from the top of
::: READ MORE :::
Baruntse Peak
Duration : 31 Days Max altitude : 7129m.Baruntse (7129) lies in Nepal between Everest and Makalu. It has four ridges and four summits being substantial and symmetrical snow peak. It is bounded on the east by Barun Glacier flowing north-south from Cho, to the nort-west by the
::: READ MORE :::
Mera and Baruntse Peak
Duration : 35 Days Max altitude : ---m.Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek from Lukla to Chutanga. Camp. - Rest day at Chutanga for Acclimatization. - Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka via Zatrawala Pass. Camp. - Rest day at Thuli Kharka for more acclimatization and side excursion.
::: READ MORE :::
Mera and Island Peak
Duration : 16 Days Max altitude : 5087m.Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes approximately 30 minutes and trek to Phakding. Early in the morning you will be driven from hotel to Kathmandu airport, after 30 minutes spectacular flight you will land to Lukla airport (2800m.).
::: READ MORE :::
Hiunchuli Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : 6641m.Hiunchuli (6441m) is the fourth highest peak among the 'Trekking Peaks'. It is one of the least difficult by expeditions which lies in the Annapurna range and it is connected to Annapurna South discovered by Col. Jimmy Roberts. It is one of
::: READ MORE :::
Lobuche Peak
Duration : 18 Days Max altitude : ---m.Lobuche peak is known as Lhauche among the Locals. This attractive summit rises above the town of Lhauche which is just a few kilometer from the Mt. Everest. There exist two distinct summits on this peak and our objective is to get on the
::: READ MORE :::
Naya Kang Peak
Duration : 14 Days Max altitude : 5844m.Naya Kang (5,844 m) rises to the west of Ganja La, and is a popular but difficult mountain to climb. The normal route to this peak is via the snowy north-east ridge. This trekking peak climbing can be accomplished in Langtang valley.
::: READ MORE :::
Paldor Peak
Duration : 17 Days Max altitude : 5896m.Paldor lies at the south-east end of Ganesh Himal marking the junction of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas at the head of the Mailung Khola, a tributary of the Trisuli Gandaki river. On a clear day the Ganesh Himal, with the icy fangs of Pabil (7,101m/23,300ft),
::: READ MORE :::
Parchamo Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : 6273m.Pachharmo peak (6273m) lies south of the Tesi Lapcha and, when seen from the pass the mountain is really attractive. It is a straightforward snow peak first climbed in 1955 along a well defined north-by-northwest ridge rising from a relatively flat,
::: READ MORE :::
Pisang Peak
Duration : 28 Days Max altitude : 6092m.Pisang Peak 6092 m. rises above Pisang village and lush green Yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final pyramid like summit. Pisang peak is considered one of the easier climbing peaks among the trekking peaks of Nepal.
::: READ MORE :::
Pokhalde and Khongma Tse Peak
Duration : 18 Days Max altitude : 5806m.Pokhalde (5,806 m) was first climbed in 1953 via the Kongma La along its north ridge by the 1953 Everest Expedition team led by John Hunt. Pokhalde looks like a crenulated rocky ridge dominated by the vast bulk of Nuptse when seen from Nuptse.
::: READ MORE :::
Ramdung Peak
Duration : 24 Days Max altitude : 5930m.Ramdung Peak (5930m) is situated south of the Tesilabtsa pass, which borders Khumbu and the immense Rolwaling valley. Crossing the pass into the remote valley of Rolwaling takes you to the rarely climbed peak of Ramdung.
::: READ MORE :::
Tent Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : ---m.Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpuchuli is an attractive mountain. It is a part of the ridgeline and is located south from the glacier dome. It includes Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semicircles of peaks enclosing the
::: READ MORE :::
Yala Peak
Duration : 13 Days Max altitude : ---m.ala peak is a part of the Langtang Himal which is located at the central part of Nepal. Walking through the dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements you reach the wonderful base camp of Yala peak. The base camp of Yala Peak is Kyangjin
::: READ MORE :::

Major Services
Trekking
Mountain Expedition
Peak Climbing
- Island Peak- Mera Peak- Singu Chuli Peak- Tharpu Chuli Peak- Chulu East Peak- Chulu West Peak- Baruntse Peak- Mera & Baruntse Peak- Mera & Island Peak- Hiunchuli Peak- Lobuche Peak- Naya Kang Peak- Paldor Peak- Parchamo Peak- Pisang Peak- Pokhalde & Khongma- Ramdung Peak- Tent Peak- Yala Peak
Jungle Safari
White Water Rafting
Tour & Sightseeing
Hotel Booking
Agro Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Pilgrimage Tourism
Eco Tourism
Village Tourism
Recreational Fishing
Bird Watching
Adventure Sports
Ticketing with us




- Annapurna Circuit
- Ganesh Himal
- Everest Base Camp
- Annapurna Jomsom
- Langtang Gosaikunda

uration : 35 Days Max altitude : ---m.Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla. Trek from Lukla to Chutanga. Camp. - Rest day at Chutanga for Acclimatization. - Trek from Chutanga to Thuli Kharka via Zatrawala Pass. Camp. - Rest day at Thuli Kharka for more acclimatization and side excursion.
::: READ MORE :::
Mera and Island Peak
Duration : 16 Days Max altitude : 5087m.Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla which takes approximately 30 minutes and trek to Phakding. Early in the morning you will be driven from hotel to Kathmandu airport, after 30 minutes spectacular flight you will land to Lukla airport (2800m.).
::: READ MORE :::
Hiunchuli Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : 6641m.Hiunchuli (6441m) is the fourth highest peak among the 'Trekking Peaks'. It is one of the least difficult by expeditions which lies in the Annapurna range and it is connected to Annapurna South discovered by Col. Jimmy Roberts. It is one of
::: READ MORE :::
Lobuche Peak
Duration : 18 Days Max altitude : ---m.Lobuche peak is known as Lhauche among the Locals. This attractive summit rises above the town of Lhauche which is just a few kilometer from the Mt. Everest. There exist two distinct summits on this peak and our objective is to get on the
::: READ MORE :::
Naya Kang Peak
Duration : 14 Days Max altitude : 5844m.Naya Kang (5,844 m) rises to the west of Ganja La, and is a popular but difficult mountain to climb. The normal route to this peak is via the snowy north-east ridge. This trekking peak climbing can be accomplished in Langtang valley.
::: READ MORE :::
Paldor Peak
Duration : 17 Days Max altitude : 5896m.Paldor lies at the south-east end of Ganesh Himal marking the junction of the Tiru and Karpu Dandas at the head of the Mailung Khola, a tributary of the Trisuli Gandaki river. On a clear day the Ganesh Himal, with the icy fangs of Pabil (7,101m/23,300ft),
::: READ MORE :::
Parchamo Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : 6273m.Pachharmo peak (6273m) lies south of the Tesi Lapcha and, when seen from the pass the mountain is really attractive. It is a straightforward snow peak first climbed in 1955 along a well defined north-by-northwest ridge rising from a relatively flat,
::: READ MORE :::
Pisang Peak
Duration : 28 Days Max altitude : 6092m.Pisang Peak 6092 m. rises above Pisang village and lush green Yak pastures in a uniform slope of ice and snow to the final pyramid like summit. Pisang peak is considered one of the easier climbing peaks among the trekking peaks of Nepal.
::: READ MORE :::
Pokhalde and Khongma Tse Peak
Duration : 18 Days Max altitude : 5806m.Pokhalde (5,806 m) was first climbed in 1953 via the Kongma La along its north ridge by the 1953 Everest Expedition team led by John Hunt. Pokhalde looks like a crenulated rocky ridge dominated by the vast bulk of Nuptse when seen from Nuptse.
::: READ MORE :::
Ramdung Peak
Duration : 24 Days Max altitude : 5930m.Ramdung Peak (5930m) is situated south of the Tesilabtsa pass, which borders Khumbu and the immense Rolwaling valley. Crossing the pass into the remote valley of Rolwaling takes you to the rarely climbed peak of Ramdung.
::: READ MORE :::
Tent Peak
Duration : 21 Days Max altitude : ---m.Situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, Tharpuchuli is an attractive mountain. It is a part of the ridgeline and is located south from the glacier dome. It includes Singu Chuli and acts as a central divider between the semicircles of peaks enclosing the
::: READ MORE :::
Yala Peak
Duration : 13 Days Max altitude : ---m.ala peak is a part of the Langtang Himal which is located at the central part of Nepal. Walking through the dense forest and traditional ethnic settlements you reach the wonderful base camp of Yala peak. The base camp of Yala Peak is Kyangjin
::: READ MORE :::

Major Services
Trekking
Mountain Expedition
Peak Climbing
- Island Peak- Mera Peak- Singu Chuli Peak- Tharpu Chuli Peak- Chulu East Peak- Chulu West Peak- Baruntse Peak- Mera & Baruntse Peak- Mera & Island Peak- Hiunchuli Peak- Lobuche Peak- Naya Kang Peak- Paldor Peak- Parchamo Peak- Pisang Peak- Pokhalde & Khongma- Ramdung Peak- Tent Peak- Yala Peak
Jungle Safari
White Water Rafting
Tour & Sightseeing
Hotel Booking
Agro Tourism
Cultural Tourism
Pilgrimage Tourism
Eco Tourism
Village Tourism
Recreational Fishing
Bird Watching
Adventure Sports
Ticketing with us




- Annapurna Circuit
- Ganesh Himal
- Everest Base Camp
- Annapurna Jomsom
- Langtang Gosaikunda

Sunday, March 18, 2007

why people die

why people die beacause of time or somethinge else

Travelling guide in Nepal


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Annapurna Areas Full Itineraries Annapurna Sanctuary TrekAnnapurna Sanctuary is the most suitable route for the trekkers who don’t have much experience. You will achieve the maximum altitude of 4400m at Annapurna Base Camp. The route offers excellent views of Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhare, Poon Hill and many others. Besides en route you will have the opportunity to share your moments of life with friendly and hospitable Gurung people. In spring you will love to see the rhododendron forest in bloom which makes your day always inspiring. In Hot Spring, you would like to take a relaxing bath.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day-02:
Kathmandu-Pokhara Drive 5 hours/Flight 30 minutes to Pokhara. Overnight hotel.
Day-03:
Pokhara-Phedi and trek to Pothana. (1990m) After breakfast, we will drive by car or bus (depending on group size) to Phedi ( 30 minutes) and commence the trekking from. It is mostly steep uphill through forests and fields to Dhampus Village on the top of the ridge at 1750m. You will take your lunch is a local restaurant. Dhampus offers great mountain views that continue to improve as you ascend along the ridge. Brahmnins, Chhetris and Gurung ethnic community inhabit the village. You will follow the trail with paved stones through rhododendron forests steep uphill to Pothana (1990m) where you will stay overnight. You will have excellent views of Mt. Machhapuchhre from here. 5 hours trek.
Day-04:
Pothana-Landruk ( 1620m) The stone-paved trail climbs through forests to Deurali, atop a hill at 2150m, where there are views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. From here the trail descends steeply through forests with birds, ferns and orchids into a huge side canyons of Modi River. You will descend past a couple of guesthouses and restaurants at a Gurung Villages and cross a stream at 1790m. Now the trail gently climbs to bring you to Tolka Village at 1810m where you will eat at your lunch and then descends a long staircase to a suspension bridge across a stream at 1720m. Now, you will have a gentle climb to the ridge top followed by easy walk past streams, fields, cross the suspension bridge an finally arrive at Landruk –a Gurung Village for overnight stay. 6 hours trek.
Day-05:
Landruk- Chomrong (2060m) The trail to the sanctuary heads north of the valley, passing along sides rice terraces and then through forests. The trail leads to Nayapul (1340m) and descends steeply to Samung, then crosses a stream at 1430m. A stiff climb leads to Jhinu Danda Village (1750) where you will have lunch break and can make a side trip to Hot Spring. Further steep up is Taglung, atop the treeless ridge at 2180m. The trail now is wider anbetter from here to Chhomrong, which is a Gurung village with a number of guesthouse and hotels. There is tremendous view of Annapurna South, which seems to tower above the village and Mt. Fishtail across the valley. 6 hours trekking.
Day-06:
Chhomrong- Dovan (2606m) From the upper end of Chhomrong Village, the trail descends the long stone steps and cross the suspension bridge over the Chomorong River from where you will climb the mountain flank and pass the hamlet and small inns till you reach the top of the ridge. From here you will follow a rocky path through the forested area until you come to Khurdi Ghar where you will have your lunch. After lunch, descend the stone steps and pass the check post and continue through the bamboo forests to Bamboo Lodge from where you will make a gentle ascent through the forested area and cross at least three steams. Soon you are in Dovan ( 2606m) where you will stay overnight. 7 hours walking.
Day-07:
Dovan Machhapuchhre Base Camp ( 3703m) Now, the trail traverses high above the river but thanks to thick stands of bamboo that blocks the view of the rushing river and waterfall. After crossing a landslide and another avalanche track, you will reach Himalayan Hotel ( 2900m). Another an hour’s walk, first on a rocky trail through forests, then up a steep ravine, brings you to Hinko at 3160m. Now the trail crosses a ravine and a major avalanche track and climbs through large boulders to Deorali ( 3230m) where you will stop forlunch.From Deorali, you will go to the river bank and follow the flank until you come to Bagal ( 3300m) where most altitude conscious trekkers halt the day. From Bagal, climb from the riverbank to the terrace, follow the path on the flank where big rhododendrons are growing and you will come to the end of the ridge. After crossing the stream, you will have a gentle climb before you reach Macchapuchre Base Camp (3703m). Total 7 hours walking.
Day-08:
Machhapuhhre Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp(4130m)-Macchahpuchhre Base CampYou will set our early morning today and follow the ablation valley, which is a corridor-like hollow developed between the glacier and the mountain flank. Cross over about three low hills, go up on the next hill, and you are in the Annapurna Base Camp Sanctuary (4130m). In the front you have amazingly standing Annapurna I (8091m) with three lunps. At the right, there are the glittering snow-clad peaks of Khangsar Kang (7485m) with Himalayan ice flutings and Tarke Kang (7193m), stretching further to Singuchuli (6501), one of the interesting trekking peaks. Behind them, you can see the triangular rock spire of Machhapuchhre and snow-clad peak of Annapurna III (755m). The sanctuary boasts of a dynamic view without anything impeding its panorama of 360 degrees. After having tea or coffee here, you will retrace the way to Machhapuchhre Base Camp for overnight. 4 hours roundtrip walk.
Day-09:
Macchhapuchhre Base Camp-Dovan ( 4 hours) You will take easy walk down to Dovan.
Day-10:
Dovan-Chhomrong (2060m) 5 hours walking down.
Day-11:
Chomrong- Tadapani ( 2540m) You will continue to retrace till Khumnu above the Khumnu Khola at 1780m and cross the river on a suspension bridge and then walk about 20 m upstream to the site of the defunct old bridge. You will follow a faint trail steeply uphill, which becomes distinct as it switchbacks up through wheat fields to the Melanche Village at 2050m. Above the village the trail becomes less steep, but still climbs steadily through rhododendron forests to Tadapani at 2540m. You will stay the overnight here. 6 hours walking.
Day-12:
Tadapani-Ghorepani (2853m) From Tadapani, the trail descends through the forested area until you cross the Chorom Khola ( River) from where you will climb the flank of the river to Banthanti. Further on is Deorali where you will have lunch break. From here, you will have several small ascents and descents and through rhododendron forests to arrive Ghorepani, Ghorepani offers excellent views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri bathed in red in the evening. 5-6 hours walking.
Day-13:
Ghorepani-Poonhill- Ulleri ( 2073m) Early morning, you will climb one hour to reach the famous Poon Hill, you will have a wider view, from east to west, Machhapuchhre ( 6993m), Hiunchuli, Annapurna South Peak and Annpurna I. After taking some beautiful snaps of the snow peaks and the natural scnery, you will descent to Ulleri via Ghorepani. 6 hours walking.
Day-14:
Ulleri- Birethanti (1037m) - Pokhara ( 890m) From Ulleri, Birethanti is about 3 hours steep down trekking. The trail passes through Tirkhedhunga village, Hile and requires crossing of some rivers by suspensions bridges before you arrive at Birethanti where you will take the lunch. From here, Pokhara is an hour’s drive. 3 hours trekking and 1 hour drive.
Day-15:
Drive or flight to Kathamdu Day 16 Transfer to airport for departure Note: Minimum 2 days extra required for transfers from and to Kathmandu.
Pokhara-Jomsom Trek
The route follows the Kali Gandaki Valley between the soaring peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri and finally emerges to the north of the main Himalaya range on the dry desert like Tibetan plateau. The Kali Gandaki river basin, the junction of the Indian plain and Tibetan highland, includes wide varieties of races, religion, culture, climate, and topography hence creating an interesting trekking course. The final destination is the holy temple of Muktinath, a further days walk beyond Jomsom. Muktinath is a famous pilgrimage site for Buddhist and Hindus where you will see Tibetan traders as well as Sadhus from far south of India. You will gain the maximum attitude 3710m at this place yet altitude sickness is not a problem because of gradual ascent. From Jomsom you can make your return trip by flight or you will have to retrace your steps down the Kali Gandaki Valley.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day-02:
Trek permits processing in Kathmandu. Free stay or city tour in Kathmandu.
Day-03:
Drive to Pokhara (5-6 hours). Overnight in Pokhara.
Day-04:
Trek commences from Pokhara. Hyangja (1077m)-Suikhe (1125m)-Phedi-Naudanda’s ridge top (1430m). Overnight in Naudanda.
Day-05:
Naudanda-Yamdi Khola (1710m)-Lumle (1585m)-Chandrakot (1550m)- Birethanti (1065m)-Tikedungha (1525m).
Day-06:
Tikedungha-Ulleri (2070m)- Bahunthanti (2250m)-Nayathanti (2460m)- Ghorepani (2775m).
Day-07:
Ghorepani-Chitre (2390m)-Sikha (1980m)-Ghara (1705m)-Ghar Khola (a steep descent of about 500m)-Tatopani (1189m).
Day-08:
Tatopani-Dana (1400m)-Rukse Chhara (1935m)-Ghasa (2000m)-Lete Khola (2470m)-Kalopani (2560m).
Day-09:
Kalopani-Larjung (2560m)-Tukche (2590m)-Marpha (2665m).
Day-10:
Marpha to Kagbeni (2810m)
Day-11:
Kagbeni-Khinger (3200m)-Jharkot (3500m)-Muktinath (3710m).
Day-12:
Muktinath-Jomsom ( 3800m)
Day-13:
Flight Jomsom-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Day-14:
Transfer to airport for departure
Royal Trek
This is a quite easy, short trek that starts near Pokhara and offers good mountain views. It gained this name because Prince Charles of Wales and an entourage of 90 guests, camp followers and staff trekked in this route. The trek is not a so popular one, so you will meet few other trekkers.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Pokhara- Bijayapur-Kalikasthan A 20 minutes taxi drive from Pokhara brings you to Bijayapur Army Camp. The trail starts in the rice fields and climbs gently along a ridge top through Brahman and Chhetri villages towards Kalikasthan (1370m).You will have excellent views of Macchapuchhare and Annapurna
Day-02:
Kalikasthan-ShaklungYou will follow the forested ridge top through Thulokot to Mathi Thana. After a short climb, you will reach Naudanda. On continuing along the ridge to a school at Lipini village and making a steep but short climb through forests, you will arrive to the Gurung village of Shaklung (1730m).
Day-03:
Shaklung to ChisopaniFrom Shaklung the trail drops steeply down the south side of the hill to a large tree, a chautara, several teashops and a police check post as well. Then the trail climbs towards Chisopani, winding around the back of the hill to the village.
Day-04:
Chisopani-Begnas Bazaar-Pokhara You will descend from the ridge top of Chisopani steeply into a small valley and a stream that feeds Rupa Taal. You will continue through rice fields and make a final ascent to the ridge that separates Begnas Tal and Rupa Tal. From the ridge, you will descend into the Pokhara Valley, joining the road at the crowded Begnas Bazaar. From here, taxi or a bus for 30 minute drives back to Pokhara.
Ghandruk Loop Trek
This is the shortest trek but offers good mountain views, forests, birds and glimpses of traditional village life of Gurung and other ethnic community of Western Nepal.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Pokhara-TolkaYou will drive up to Phedi from where the trek commences on. You will be rewarded with great views of the mountains that continue to improve as you ascend along the ridge to Dhampus (1750m at the top). You will have the day over in Tolka (1810m) which is an small settlement.
Day-02:
Tolka-GhandrukYou will drop on a stone staircase to the Modi Khola. It’s a long climb up a rough stone staircase with high steps to the tiny settlements of Yumle. A little more walk brings you to Ghandruk at 1970m.
Day-03:
Ghandruk-Nayapul-Pokhara You will follow the trail south from Ghandruk to Birethanti. Walk out to Nayapul and catch bus or taxi to Pokhara.
Note: Minimum 2 days extra required for transfers from and to Kathmandu
Ghorepani-Poon Hill Trek
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Pokhara-Birethanti-TikhedhungaTransfer by car to Nayapul. Start trek via Birethanti (1073m) and Tikhedhunga (1575m) to Ulleri (2073m) Overnight in lodge.
Day-02:
Ulleri-GhorepaniA 4/5 hour walk to Ghorepani (2800m). Overnight in lodge.
Day-03:
Ghorepani-Tadapani Early in the morning walk up to Poon Hill (3400m). After breakfast start to walk down to Deorali to Tadapani (2650m). Overnight in lodge.
Day-04:
Tadapani-GhandrukA very easy walk down to Ghandruk. Overnight in a lodge.
Day-05:
Ghandruk-Pokhara Descend down to Birethanti for about 6 hours. Drive to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.
Note: Minimum 2 days extra required for transfers from and to Kathmandu
Siklish Trek
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Pokhara-KharpaniAfter half an hour drive from Pokhara , you will arrive at Milanchowk, the trek starting point. From here, after a walk of about 15 minutes, one crosses the Mardi Khola river and then climb for approximately 50 meters up to cultivated fields and scattered settlements. From here it is only about 2-3 hours to the campsite at Kharapani.
Day-02:
Kharpani- Ghalekharka You will continue on through typical Gurung villages for several hours before crossing the Sardi Khola river. After a climb of about 30 minutes you will pass through Tamang villages until you reach a campsite at Ghalekarkha close to a rhododendron forest.
Day-03:
Ghalekharka-NyaulikharkaToday's walk begins with continuous climb through beautiful rhododendron forests. The top of the hill (2600m) at Jhakarphulan is reached after about three hours. Depending on water availability lunch may be taken near to this point. The rest of the day is slightly less strenuous and continues through dense rhododendron forest. A clearing is found after approximately 2 hours and a camp is made at Nyaulikharka.
Day-04:
Nyaulikharka-Siklis (1870m)Continue on through the rhododendron forest which then becomes indisposed with broadleaf onto the village of Siklis, the largest Gurung village of the region. In the village traditional weaving and knitting can be seen. Tradition dance groups can be organized (the Ama Samuha or mother's group) will be more than willing to lay on folk dances to honor their guests as per the local tradition.
Day-05:
Modi Khola-Kalikathan (1524m)Cross a long suspension bridge to the south bank of the Modi Khola and then a steep climb up for 460m. The trail winds around the ridgeline to the west then up on to the crest of the ridge at Lipyani, a busy little bhanjyang (crossing point) village.
Day-06:
Transfer to Pokhara or onto your next destination.
Note: Minimum 2 days extra required for transfers from and to Kathmandu.
Mustang Trek
The long forbidden region of upper Mustang and the walled city of Lo Manthang are now open to a limited number of foreign trekkers, just 300 tourists in a year. Mustang is one of the few places in the world that is still untrammeled by tourists; it is most important that the region preserve its natural state. In common usage, the name Mustang refers to the arid Tibet-like region at the northern end of the Kali Gandaki, which is known to its inhabitants as Lo. The trek to Lo is through an almost treeless barren landscape. Strong winds usually in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalayas, Lo has much less rain than the rest of Nepal, through the skies is cloudy and there is same rain during the monsoon. In the winter there is usually snow, sometimes as much as 30-40 centimeters on the ground. There is more rain in the lower part of upper Mustang and the hills tend to be great red fluted cliffs of tiny round stones cemented together by mud. Villages are several hours apart and appear in the distance almost as mirages; during the summer season, after the crops are planted, they are green oases in the desert like landscape The trekking season is from late March to early November. This trek does not go to really high elevation, but the cold, dust and very strong winds can make the trek less pleasant than others in Nepal.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Flight Pokhara - Jomsom (or 5 days trek Pokhara - Kagbeni). Trek Kagbeni.
Day-02:
Kagbeni (2800m) - Chele (3030m).
Day-03:
Chele-Geling (3440m).
Day-04:
Geling-Charang (3490m).
Day-05:
Charang-Lo Manthang (3730m).
Day-06:
Sightseeing Lo Manthang.
Day-07:
Lo Manthang.
Day-08:
Lo Manthang via Lo Gekar to Ghami (3460m).
Day-09:
Ghami-Samar (3290m).
Day-10:
Samar-Tangbe.
Day-11:
Tangbe-Kagbeni-Jomsom.
Day-12:
Flight to Pokhara.
Annapurna Circuit Trek
The trek around Annapurna massif is one of the finest in the Himalayas. This 23 days program takes you right around the great Annapurna massif, visiting a Tibet like country on the northern slopes of the Himalayas and into the dramatic Kali Gandaki gorge-the deepest in the world. This is a long course that follows Marsyangdi River, crosses Thorung pass (5416m) from the Manang basin and descends to the Kali Gandaki. It is rich in variety and vistas from the ruling hill of Marsyangdi to the Himalayan interior, providing the complete trekking experience. The change of scenery at the limits of Thorung pass and the remains around the sacred area of Muktinath are also extremely interesting. Trekking north we acclimatize in the important trading village of Manang (3351m), before crossing the Thorung pass. Further south, the contrast of the Nepali Himalayas become even more apparent, as high wind swept passes are replaced by forest or mandarins and banana grooves. Finally, we trek out the gorges and look back to the peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Arrive in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel.
Day-02:
Drive from Kathmandu to Besi Sahar via Dumre. Overnight in Besi Sahar.
Day-03:
Besi Sahar-Bhulbhule-Bahundanda (1311m). 6 1/2 hours.
Day-04:
Bahundanda-Jagat-Chamje(1430m). 6 1/2 hours.
Day-05:
Chamje-Karte-Bagarchhap (2164m). 6 hours.
Day-06:
Bagarchhap-Latamarang-Chame (2630m). 6 hours.
Day-07:
Chame-Bharatang-Pisang (3190m). 5 1/2 hours.
Day-08:
Pisang-Hunde-Manang (3535m). 6 hours.
Day-09:
Manang.
Day-10:
Manang-Kharka-Letdar (4250m). 4 hours.
Day-11:
Letdar-Thorung Phedi (4420m).
Day-12:
Thorung Phedi-Thorung La (5416m)-Muktinath (3802m). 9 hours.
Day-13:
Muktinath-Ranipauwa-harkot-Kagbeni (2804m). 6 hours.
Day-14:
Kagbeni-Jomsom (2713m). 3 hours.
Day-15:
Jomsom-Marpha-Tukuche (2591m). 4 hours.
Day-16:
Tukuche-Kalopani-Ghasa (2012m). 6 hours.
Day-17:
Ghasa-Tatopani (1189m). 6 1/2 hours.
Day-18:
Tatopani-Ghorapani ( 2775m). 6 hours.
Day-19:
Ghorapani-Tikedhunga (1557m).
Day-20:
Tikedhunga-Birethanti. Drive to Pokhara.
Day-21:
Drive to Kathmandu, 200km, 6 hours.
Day-22:
Transfer to airport for departure.
Dhaurlagiri Trek
This is a long course beginning from Pokhara which allows one to fully savor this simple lifestyle and scenery of Nepal from the cultivated fields up to Beni to the mountain villages scattered in the Myagdi Khola drainage area. Entering the Myagdi Khola which penetrates deep into the Dhaulagiri Himal allows a panoramic view of the entire Dhaulagiri massif. Sherpa accompaniment, camping equipment and food supplies are necessary.
Dolpo Region
Upper Dolpo-Shey Gompa Trekking Shey-Phoksumdo National park is situated in the mountain region of western Nepal covering parts of Dolpo and Mugu districts. Gazetted in 1984, it is the largest national park in the country with an area of 3555 Sq. km. The main objectives of the park are to preserve the unique trans-Himalayan ecosystem either its typical Tibetan type of flora and fauna, and to protect endangered species. Spring season (March, April, May) and winter (middle of October to end of November).
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Flight Kathmandu-Nepalgunj. Overnight at Nepalgunj.
Day-02:
Flight to Juphal. Trek to Dunai - 3 hours.
Day-03:
Dunai-Sepka - 7 hours.
Day-04:
Sepka-Ringmo or Phoksumda Lake (3600m) - 7 hours.
Day-05:
Rest day at Ringmo Lake.
Day-06:
Ringmo Lake-Bega La Base Camp (4500m) - 6 hours.
Day-07:
Bega La Base Camp-Baga La (5070m)-Poyan Chu (3965 m) - 7 hours.
Day-08:
Poyan Chu to Nahure (4033m) - 6 hours.
Day-09:
Nahure-Jenj La Base Camp (4400m) - 6 hours.
Day-10:
Jenj La Base Camp-Jenj La (5080m)-Namjung Chu (4150m) - 7 hours.
Day-11:
Namjung-Sibu (4300m).
Day-12:
Sibu-Namdo-Saldang - 6 hours.
Day-13:
Saldang-Saldang Lake - 7 hours.
Day-14:
Saldang Lake-Chun La Base Camp (4400m) - 6 hours.
Day-15:
Chun La Base Camp-Chiun La (5080m)-Den Chu (4400m) - 7 hours.
Day-16:
Den Chu-Shey Gompa (4200m) - 6 hours.
Day-17:
Rest day in Shey Gompa.
Day-18:
Shey Gomba-Sehula - 6 hours.
Day-19:
Sehula-Sehula Bhanjyang (4400m) - 6 hours.
Day-20:
Shehula Bhanjyang-Ringmo Lake - 6 hours.
Day-21:
Ringmo Lake-Rohagaon - 6 hours.
Day-22:
Rohagaon-Juphal (2500m) - 6 hours.
Day-23:
Juphal-Nepalgunj and flight to Kathmandu
Lower Dolpo via BaglungDolpa is located inside the Shey- Phoksundo National Park of mid westerns Nepal, behind the Dhaulagiri massif towards the Tibetan platue. Out off by a series of very high passes closed by snow most of the year, Doipa remains a truly isolated corner of Nepal. Time has stood still here for centuries as the inhabitants of Tibetan stock continue to live, cultivate and commerce the way they have done since time immemorial. The finely preserved eco-system encompasses a wildlife, including the blue sheep and the snow Leopard. A trek through Dolpa is an experience not easily forgotten
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Kathmandu- Baglung by Bus
Day-02:
Baglung-Beni (770m).
Day-03:
Beni-Darbang.
Day-04:
Darbang-Moreni (2670m).
Day-05:
Moreni-Chentung.
Day-06:
Chentung-Ghustung Khola.
Day-07:
Ghustung Khola-Yamakhar (2480m).
Day-08:
Yamakhar-Seng Khola.
Day-09:
Seng Khola-Jangphedi.
Day-10:
Jangphedi-Tarakot (2500m).
Day-11:
Rest day in Tarakot.
Day-12:
Tarakot-Khani Gaon (2900m).
Day-13:
Khani Gaon-Lahini.
Day-14:
Lahini-Do Tarap (4150m).
Day-15:
Do Tarap-Numala Base Camp (5190m).
Day-16:
Numala Base Camp-Bagala Base Camp (5090m).
Day-17:
Bagala Base Camp-Shey Phoksundo (Ringmo).
Day-18:
Rest day in Ringmo (3600m).
Day-19:
Ringmo-Regi.
Day-20:
Regi-Ankhe Check Post.
Day-21:
Ankhe Check Post-Dunai.
Day-22:
Dunai-Juphal (2490m).
Day-23:
Flight Juphal-Nepalgunj.
Jumla to Lower Dolpo Dolpo is isolated from the rest of Nepal by high passes to the south, it is also known as Ba-Yul or the Hidden Land. The entire district was closed to foreigners until 1989. In 1990 individual trekkers were allowed into this region but upper Dolpo still remains subject to high special permit and bureaucratic formalities.Accommodation and supplies are very poor. A complete organized camping trek is the only way to explore this region
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Flight Kathmandu-Nepalgunj. Overnight hotel.
Day-02:
Flight Nepalgunj-Jumla (2370m).
Day-03:
Jumla-Dochal Ghara (2530m)-Pattyata Lagna (2830m)-Gothi Chaur.
Day-04:
Gothi Chaur-Chotra (3010m)-Naphukana (3080m).
Day-05:
Naphukana-Mauri Lagna (3820m)-Chaurikot (3060m)-Basala (2900m).
Day-06:
Basala-Rimi (2890m)-Forest Camp.
Day-07:
Forest Camp-Balangra La (3760m)-Tibrikot (2100m).
Day-08:
Tibrikot-Dunai.
Day-09:
Dunai-Juphal.
Day-10:
Flight Juphal-Nepalgunj.
Phoksundo Lake Trek king
Phoksumdo Lake is a very dramatic one, which donates the name to Shey Phoksumdo National Park established in 1981. The park is said to abound in wildlife, though the most spectacular inhabitants -snow leopards and herds of blue sheep- are found primarily near Shey Gompa. The region above Shey Gompa is restricted and if you want to go beyond, you will need an special permit and special arrangement. The lake and trail are snowbound from mid-November to mid-May.
Day to Day Itinerary
Day-01:
Flight Kathmandu-Nepalgunj.
Day-02:
Flight Nepalganj-Juphal. Trek to Dunai.
Day-03:
Dunai-Raktang (2260m)-Chepka (2670m).
Day-04:
Chepka-Renje (3010m).
Day-05:
Renje-Phoksumdo Lake (3728m).From here, either you can the retrace the way back or make a loop as follow.
Day-06:
Phoksumdo Lake-Baga La (5190m).
Day-07:
Baga La -Numa La (5318m).
Day-08:
Numa La-Do Tarap (4150m).
Day-09:
Do Tarap-Kamu Kharka.
Day-10:
Kamu Kharka-Chukure.
Day-11:
Chukure-Khanigaon.
Day-12:
Khanigan-Tarakot (2520m).
Day-13:
Tarakot-Dunai.
Day-14:
Dunai-Juphal.
Day-15:
Flight to Nepalgunj.
Day-16:
Flight to Kathmandu.
Area Wise Trekking
Annapurna Region
04 Days
Pokhara View Trek
07 Days
Royal Trek
07 Days
Annapurna Hot spring Trek
10 Days
Apple Jomsom Treks
10 Days
Ghorepani - Tatopani – Beni
10 Days
Siklish Rhododendron Trek
13 Days
Trek to Machhapuchhare Base Camp
13 Days
Saligram Trek
14 Days
Lhomanthang Royel Trek
16 Days
Trek to Tatopani – ABC
16 Days
Muktinath Thakali Culture Trek
16 Days
Lhomanthang Royal Trek
16 Days
Trek to Dhaulagiri Round
22 Days
Trek to Upper Mustang/Annapurna Exploration
25 Days
Trek to Dhaulagir Round
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Everest Region
04 Days
Everest View Trek
04 Days
Sherpa Society Trek
10 Days
Island Peak Base Camp Trek
16 Days
Exploration of Sherpa Village
22 Days
Trek to Upper Everest Exploration
25 Days
Everest Exploration
28 Days
Trek to Everest Solukhumbu
31 Days
Sagarmatha Exploration
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Langtang Region
07 Days
Gosainkunda Holy Lake Trek
07 Days
Helambu Terrace View Trek
13 Days
Trek to Langtang & Helambu Area
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Kanchenjungha Region
23 Days
Trek to Upper Kanchenjungha
25 Days
Trek to Kanchanjungha
28 Days
Trek to Kanchanjungha
31 Days
Kanchanjungha Exploration
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Dolpo Region
16 Days
Trek to Lower Dolpo
23 Days
Trek to Lower Dolpo
22 Days
Trek to Upper Dolpo
25 Days
Trek to Upper Dolpo Danarwa
28 Days
Trek to Dhorpatan +Lower Dolpo
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Ganesh Himal Region
13 Days
Trek to Gorkha Ganesh Himal
22 Days
Trek to Ganesh Himal
28 Days
Ganesh Himal + Pokhara
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Very Interesting Trekking Areas
07 Days
Kalinchok Hiking (Rolwalling)
07 Days
Kathmandu Round Hiking
10 Days
Kathmandu Rim Round Trek
10 Days
Lumbini Trek
13 Days
Trek to Rara Lake
16 Days
Dhorpatan Safari Expedition
16 Days
Trek to Rara Lake- Simiokot
18 Days
Rolwaling Trek, (Chho Rolpa Lake)
21 Days
Trek to Arun Valley/Makalu Base Camp
21 Days
Trek to Manaslu Round
22 Days
Trek to Arun Valley Makalu Base Camp
27 Days
Trek to Makalu Base Camp
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Recommended Trekking Areas
04 Days
Ghandruk Culture Hike (Annapurna)
07 Days
Culture Tour Hiking (Dhading)
07 Days
Poon Hill Rhododendron Trek (Annapurna)
10 Days
Cheese Expedition Trek (Langtang)
13 Days
Trek to Everest Base Camp
13 Days
Trek to Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna)
16 Days
Langtang Panorama (Langtang)
16 Days
Culture Exploration Trek (Ganesh Himal)
20 Days
Sherpa Society with Gokyo Ri (Everest)
21 Days
Trek to Annapurna Round (Annapurna)
31 Days
Cross Culture Exploration (Ganesh Himal)
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Everest Areas Full Itineraries
Mani Rimdu Festival Trek
This festival is celebrated at the monasteries of Tengboche, Thami and Chiwang right after the full moon of autumn. The monks, with elaborate masks and costumes on, perform a series of ritualistic dances of the triumph of Buddhism over Bon, the ancient animistic religion of Tibet. On the first day of the festival, Lamas of the monastery pray in the courtyard. The second day, you can see the Lamas dancing with brocade gowns and wonderful painted paper-mouth masks. Hundreds of Sherpas from all over Khumbu attend the performance, as it is an important social occasion as well as an entertaining spectacle. Along with the serious and intricate dances the Lamas also dramatize two absurd comic sequences that make the entire performance a grand and amusing event. On the final evening of Mani Rimdu the villagers join in an all-night Sherpa dance. We have following trips of Kala Patthar-Everest Base Camp which allows you to grace the festivals at Tengboche and Chiwang Monastery. Actual dates of festival for the year 2003 are yet to be finalized

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Cross –Culture Trekking (P) Ltd. presents the best compliments & wishes to the visitors of Nepal. The Kingdom of Nepal, as with most of its neighboring countries, continue to be, not only one of the world's best travel values, but a safe one as well. Nepalese are peaceful and tolerant people, comprised mainly of Buddhists and Hindu. Now that the decade-long political unrest that had affected some areas of Nepal is behind us and many of the old "travel advisories" from western governments have been downgraded, we invite you to take this great opportunity to enjoy at lower prices with style and dignity.
SAFETY/SECURITY ADVICE: The situation in Nepal has always been tourist destination. Due to some unpleasant reporting of Maoist activities in some parts of the Kingdom, extra measures for security were adopted which has indeed improved the law and order situation. Major tourist places like Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Pokhara, Chitwan, Lumbini, Annapurna, Langtang, Everest have been continued to welcome tourists in large numbers. Tourists have never been disturbed by the Maoists. Moreover, the Maoist leaders have categorically stated time and again that they would not damage the tourism sanctity neither target the tourist in future. Hence, tourists have never been the victims of insurgency activities in Nepal and they are travelling freely on their own. We take good care of them as well as we go further into the laps of nature to take you closer.
Travel to and within Nepal is a safe and enjoyable experience provided sensible precaution is taken. Tourists are advised to use the services of registered and reputed trekking/travel companies and hotels only. By using the services of government registered service providers, you will be ensuring the most comfortable and reliable holiday with peace and harmony possible.
Public demonstrations and strikes are popular forms of political expression in Nepal, as in other parts of the world and they may occur on short notice. These demonstrations are usually nonviolent and not directed towards foreigners. During general strikes (called "Bandh" in Nepal), many businesses close, and transportation and city services may be disrupted. Tourist buses, airport downtown-airport shuttle service and rickshaws are the only means of transportation available during bandhs. Travelers are requested to stay either at their hotel or homes or at the most in prominent tourist areas such as Thamel, King's way etc. where no any untoward incidents have taken place, so far. Tourists can also visit places of holiday interest within walking distance from their hotels.
INFORMATION FOR TRAVELERS :Nepal has plenty of offers to establish it as a round the year travel destination. Based on this fact, many international tourists are indeed incorporating Nepal in their wishful travel itinerary. Popular tourist areas in Nepal like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Everest Region, Annapurna Region, Langtang Region, Lumbini, Janakpur and others are absolutely free from any sorts of disturbances. This is a clear testimony that travel safety in Nepal is more a perception problem than the actual state of affairs. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) always recommends travelers to select services through the registered companies only which guarantee you safe, sound, standard and comfort for your trek while you are trekking with us.
OTHER
MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical cure is widely available in the District head quarters and the towns and cities. Moreover, Kathmandu has the most modern medi-care facilities, equipment and most qualified doctors in order to provide a quality care. Serious illnesses often require evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility. Illnesses and injuries suffered while on trek in remote areas often require rescue by helicopter. Various private Helicopter Companies including the Royal Nepal Army (at the Airport) provide rescue services. The cost is typically not much. For further information, please contact Himalayan Rescue Association (Phone: 262746, Kathmandu) or your local travel or trekking agent.
ENTRY AND EXIT REQUIREMENTS:A passport and visa are required for visitors other than Indian nationals. Tourist visas can be purchased upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at all other ports of entry. All foreigners must pay an airport exit tax, regardless of the length of their stay. Travelers may contact nearest Royal Nepalese Embassy/Consulates for further information of your journey.
MEDICAL INSURANCE:After the inception of various international Insurance Companies in the form of joint venture (JV), medical insurance is becoming popular in Nepal. Hence, all travelers are requested to insure through the reputed agencies. However, travelling within Nepal is adequately safe except in some remote government cautioned areas. Please check with your own insurance company to confirm whether your policy applies overseas, including provision for medical evacuation, and for adequacy of coverage. Supplemental health insurance that specifically covers overseas treatment and air evacuation to the nearest adequate medical facility is strongly recommended.
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS:In major tourist destinations the condition of the Roads are fairly well maintained. Those travelling by their own vehicles must carry valid road maps. The East West Highway connects all major cities and towns. Further information may be obtained from NTB or local trekking agents. The accident rate in Nepal is comparatively very minimal and relatively fatalities from such accidents are rare as compared to other big cities of the world. Likewise, there are several domestic private airlines operating within the nation, which has tremendously helped to connect the remote part of the country to the capital city.
AIR TRAVEL :Travelling to Nepal by air is considered safe and sound. Nepal is well connected by a dozen of international airlines from many major cities of Europe and Asia. It also has a fair number of domestic airlines, which cater to the needs of the travelers domestically. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) infrastructures have been duly extended in order to meet the rising demand of the air travelers to Nepal.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS :All travelers are requested to abide by the custom regulations of Nepal. The facilities that are given to travelers are of international norms except in the cases of heavy-duty import such as valuable metals, articles of archeological and religious importance, wildlife and related articles, drugs, arms and ammunition, and communications equipment, etc.
ENVIRONMENT:His Majesty's Government (HMG) is very alert about maintaining the ecological balance. The preservation of the natural resources and conservation of the national heritages have been our prime concern. In order to give a fillip to this concept, His Majesty's Government of Nepal (HMG/N) has already brought in to effect the emission control norms for the vehicles. Similarly HMG is coordinating with various experts, donors, INGOs and NGOs and others to manage the Solid waste management and also controlling the effluents discharged by the industries. As far as conservation and preservation is concerned, Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) area and Nepal's densely populated forests are greatly appreciated models in the world. Cross- Culture Trekking sublimely welcomes you to trek in the magnificent Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.
Bon Voyage !

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Rafting in nepal

A Complete Guide to Nepal's RiversOur Himalayan Rivers and Ratings page will tell you what's running and when.
Seasons & Ratings
Arun River Trip
Bheri River Trip
Bhote Kosi
Kali Gandaki River Trip
Seti Khola River Trip
Sun Kosi River Trip
Trishuli River Trip
seasons & ratings
River
Days
Fall
Class
Spring
Class
Arun
3
Nov-Apr
IV-


Bheri
6 to 10
Oct-Dec
II to III+
Feb-Mar
II to III+
Bhote Kosi
2
Oct-Dec
III to V
Feb-May
III to IV
Kali Gandaki
3 or 4
Sep-Nov
III to IV+
Feb-May
III to IV
Karnali
12
Sep-Nov
III to V
Feb-May
III to IV
Marsyangdi
6
Oct-Dec
IV to V
Feb-Apr
IV+
Seti Khola
2 to 3
Oct -Apr
III to IV+


Sun Kosi
8 or 9
Sep-Nov
III+ to V-
June
III to IV+
Tamur
11
Oct-Dec
III to V
Mar-Apr
III to IV+
Trishuli
2
Year Round III / Jun to Aug IV (Monsoon)
Select any river above to see details.
arun river trip - (Kartikeghat to Chatara / Dharan)
Kartikeghat, the put in point, can be approached either by flight or by road. The trip requires, however, taking a mini trek to reach Kartikeghat either from the airstrip or the bus park. It takes one hour's flight to reach Tumlingtar. If the Tumlingtar flight is scheduled in the afternoon, the first day camp can be put up at Tumlingtar itself. The afternoon could be spent visiting this tiny village with small tea-shops and the air-strip.
The following day, after breakfast trek to Kartikeghat starts at a gradual pace: this takes about four hours. The river crew organize the equipment in preparation for the early start next morning. You can explore the surrounding areas.
The third day, a rapid is hit as soon as sailing starts. Some more rapids are encountered in succession.
From Tumlingtar, you star around 9.30 a.m., after breakfast. Today is pretty smooth except for a few rapids graded between 5-6 class.
The fifth day, you face more challenges than the previous days as a number of rapids come one after another in succession. The first encounter is a left bend rapid before the suspension bridge at Ranighat. A number of rapids follow after this, until Bhite rapid is hit across, Camp nearby this rapid.
The sixth day is pretty smooth and relaxed compared to the previous day. The Arun now meets with the Sunkoshi into a confluence of the Saptakoshi river. Below this confluence it is the same as Sunkoshi river trip. You can either drive back from Chatara via Biratnagar or fly out form Biratnagar to Kathmandu.
bheri river trip
For a Bheri river trip you have options between taking a one-and-a-half-hour flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu or a 627 km long journey by road. The flight provides you opportunity for the spectacular views of the Himalayas. If you prefer to take a flight, then a four-hour drive is required to reach Samjhighat, the put-in point. The drive itself is a unique experience winding up through the Siwalik hills and passing through local villages. Camp on the Bheri river bank at Samjhighat.
The next day after breakfast, adventure on the Bheri begins. About twenty minutes after sail off, the first big rapid is encountered, far shadowing the many to come. The Bheri river itself is so remote that it remains a relatively unexplored river of the west Nepal. The first section of the river is quite tough with twists and turns, creating many exciting rapids. After lunch, in the late evening, come to rest on one of many sandy beaches.
Camp at Kamekot
The third day takes you into an exciting narrow gorge section of the river with vertical cliffs of 200-300 feet on either side. The gorge is interspersed with open valleys where there are small villages. In the afternoon, stop sailing and camp at Kuine.
The fourth or final day on the river still holds a few surprises with several small but exciting rapids to be encountered. By mid-day, you arrive at the confluence of the Bheri and Karnali rivers. Then once again enter another gorge section which open up onto the huge plains of the southern Terai region of Nepal.
A Bheri river trip can be continued with a jungle tour in the Bardia Wildlife Reserve. Otherwise, drive back to Kathmandu from Chisapani.
bhote kosi
Here's a great river trip for a short expedition with access to the river's put-in point just 3 hours outside Kathmandu. The Bhote Kosi is known as the River from Tibet and you can start a trip after a peak over the border into Tibet. The Kathmandu/Lhasa Highway (AKA Friendship Highway, Arniko Highway) runs along beside the river. You can ran a day trip or do a two day expedition and run parts of the river twice. It's a great beginner river for rafters and fun for kayakers at all levels.
The local village of Bahrabise offers a chance to mingle with locals and tour a Nepali paper factory. You can also trek to an old fort that housed 5,000 soldiers in by-gone days of Tibet/Nepal border skirmishes.
Now, you'll find a unexpected surprise at river start as the Borderland Resort and Adventure Activity center has opened and offers rafting, canyoning, trekking, biking and fantastic food at the main put-in point of the Bhote Kosi. Be warned, most people that journey there for a one or two day trip wished they had book more days for adventure and R&R at the center.
kaligandaki river trip - (Modibeni to Narayanghat)
A Kaligandaki river trip first requires either a 30 - minute flight or a 6-hour drive form Kathmandu to Pokhara. A model trip could begin at Modibeni, the confluence of the Kaligandaki river and the Modikhola. Before trekking towards Modibeni, a drive of approximately one and a half hour is required to reach Naudanda. A day long trek form Naudanda takes you to Karkineta. Lunch could be taken at Phedi. Stay another night at Karkineta. A clean weather morning offers a magnificent view of sunrise form here. So is an evening for sunset. After a few hours, walk from Karkineta the following day, you reach Modibeni at noon. From Modibeni the first day on the river gives a few rapids ranging from 4-6 classes and a number of nice waves. A small temple is at sight in Jimrighat after an hour's rafting form Modibeni. The day's camping place is normally Chhisti.
The second day also, you encounter a few rapids followed by a relatively bigger one before reaching Purtighat. A couple of hours from Byadi is a Setibeni rapid to the left of a village, called Setibeni. At this point the river bends to the right.
The next day a class 6 rapids is encountered within less than half an hour after start nearby Pahadi. Ridi Bazaar is a small bazaar en route to the camping place, Belghari. In Ridi Bazaar there is a bank where money can be exchanged. About 20 minutes below Belghari is located an old and attractive palace called Ranighat Palace in a check about 40 minutes from here on the raft you come across a big rapid, perhaps the biggest in the complete trip. Today's lunch-spot, Mandran, is also perhaps the best lunch-spot in the complete trip. Normal campsite is Malunga village.
The fifth day's rafting takes you to the Ramdighat bridge (half an hour's walk below camp site) on the Siddhartha Highway, 314 km form Kathmandu. Food supplies are available here. Today's camp is at Nisrati. Food supplies are available here. From Nisrati to Bhujat it take about an hour on the raft. An appropriate lunch-spot here is Puttarghat, 4 hours distance form Nisarti. The sixth day's camping is at Batulitar.
The seventh day also you come across a few small rapids. Today's lunch-spot is khalte and camping could be done some 15 minutes downward from Khalte. The campsite is an isolated place and quite often footprints of wild animals could be spotted here.
The next day ends the trip. You arrive at Devghat, the confluence of the Trishuli and the Kaligandaki, which takes three hours from Khalte. This is the lunch-spot of the day. After lunch, rafting continues for about half an hour till Narayanghat, the take out point.
Now you have an option either to drive back to Kathmandu which takes normally 6 hours or to visit the Royal Chitwan National Park. There are a number of lodges/camps of different classes providing varied quality of services at varying prices.
seti khola river trip - (Damauli to Narayanghat)
The first day you drive west of Kathmandu early in the morning for Damauli, roughly 160 km away. After the rafts are rigged, you set off down the Setikhola, a tributary of the Saptagandaki river. You spend the whole day within its forested canyon. The luxuriant vegetation visible along the river is a remnant of the vast forested area which once covered the middle hills of Nepal. In the afternoon a small but technical rapid is encountered near the village of Saranghat, inhabited by Magars, who are renowned for generations of service with the Gurkha forces. Saranghat is a colorful middle hill village. The first night's camp is on a spacious beach below the village.
The next day you encounter a technical rapid graded between 3-5 before entering the Trishuli river. Here middle hills and the Terai plains opens up before us. The topography gets changed dramatically. The twisted severe rock formations give way to sandstone and gravel deposited by antecedent rivers. After lunch you can visit a unique religious community-Devghat, well known among the Hindus. Every year in mid-January, thousands of pilgrims visit the river and the ashram to worship. At this point where the Kaligandki joins the Trishuli and becomes the Narayani river you get a choice between coming back to Kathmandu or continuing journey to visit the Royal Chitwan National Park.
sunkoshi river trip - (Dolalghat to Chatara)
The most common put in point of a Sunkoshi river trip is Dolalghat, 3 hours drive east of Kathmandu. At the outset, the river is peaceful and the first day is a leisurely introduction to river life. The gentle sloping hills are typical to this area. Rich color and varied rock formations are evident during the entire trip. The Sunkoshi traverses the Mahabharat range and follows one of the main geological fault lines of the Himalaya. Camp immediately after Koohyay Bheer (rotten cliff)
You hit a number of rapids after 'Koohyay Bheer'. En route the second day you come across many ethnic groups, each unique and colorful. Unlike other modes of travel, the river provides an easy access to remote areas seldom seen or visited by foreigners. Tonight's camp is above the Rosi Khola, a tributary of the Sunkoshi.
The third day, after a run of a few hours, you stop at Junga Khola, a beautiful Newar village, located on a bluff above the river. The village is a collection of white houses and grain fields. In the center of the village is a cobbled square shaded by a large peepal tree, the square is surrounded by small shops where merchants trade.
In the afternoon the confluence of the Tambakoshi (Copper river) is crossed. On a hill above the river is a small temple inhabited by a hermit. Temples and houses are built on the ridge to aid easy travel and catch more sunshine during the day. A visit to this temple is worth while. Later camp near the village of Khurkot.
The next day the canyon changes. The ridge begins to close in and the vegetation becomes thicker. You sail through an interesting geological areas and encounter a number of small and medium size rapids. The Himalaya is supposed to have been formed by the enormous pressure caused during the collision process of two treat land masses. Because of the tremendous stress during the process, several faults were formed throughout Nepal. The Sunkoshi criss-crosses one of these faults and the formations visible today are extraordinary.
This afternoon lunch-spot is on a beach in a oxbow section of the river.
You continue through a maze of interesting rock formation. To the observer they are a bewildering example of complex and dynamic of nature. They may seem lifeless just as other ordinary rocks, but they record untold history of the earth.
The white water picks up today. Near the village of Harkapur you encounter the largest rapids of the trip. They rate between 5 to 8; later camp near the confluence of the Dudhkoshi (Milk river)
The next day the river widens below the Dudhkoshi and flows through a broad valley. Fans of sand gravel spill into the river form side canyons. Further on the Sunkoshi bend south and cuts through the Mahabharat range. The topography changes. The steep hills are now behind and the area is more gentle. A number of small rapids rating between 3 to 5 class are encountered. Along the route many trails and suspension bridges are visible, which are indicative of the porterage still being the most important means of carrying goods. Later camp near the Rasuwa Khola.
The seventh day you enter tropical vegetation. The river narrows into a gorge linked by thick forest. Broad leaf trees, ferns, mosses, bamboo and creepers canopy the river banks. During the windbreak you can shower under a beautiful waterfall. It is a photographer's paradise.
One of the advantages of a long river trip is that it offers a pleasing diversity of things within a short span of time. In this trip you have 250 different species of orchids to look for. River chats, dippers, flycatcher, isibias, wall creepers, bulbuls, forktales, ibisbills are a few of the almost 400 species of birds available around the basin. Camp on a broach beach bordered by waterfall four hundred feet high. The beaches on the lower section are covered with deposits of mica.
The next day you pass several important ghats. A ghat is a river bank particularly used for religious and cultural purposes by the Hindus in particular. Religious ceremonies and cremation are common activities that take place at a ghat. Relatively more Rais and Limbus are seen in this area. Tonight camp at the confluence of the three main rivers of the eastern Nepal. The junction is called Tribenighat where the Arun and Tamor join the Sunkoshi to form the giant Saptakoshi which flows through Mahabharat range onto the Gangetic plain.
Below Tribenighat is Barah Kshretra, a famous Hindu pilgrimage. You stop by this temple on the ninth day. During the full moon in January, thousands of Hindus gather at the temple to worship. According to legend, a demon god who resided there during prehistoric time was such a nuisance to people that Vishnu, the Lord Preserver was force to descend from heaven in the guise of a pig to kill him. Every year pilgrims visit the temple to celebrate lord Vishnu's victory over the demon god.
With today's lunch at Chatara, the Sunkoshi trip comes to a end. The crew members dismantle the gear. It is a 45 minute drive though tall woods and open field to Dharan, which use to be British Gurkha Army recruiting center in Nepal for decades.
The tenth day is a return to Kathmandu. You can choose either by flight or by road. The trip requires, however, taking a mini trek to reach Kartikeghat either from the airstrip or the bus stop. It takes one hour's flight to Tumlingtar. If the Tumlingtar flight is scheduled in the afternoon, the first day camp will be put up at Tumlingtar itself. The afternoon could spent visiting the tiny village with small tea-shops and the air-strip.
trishuli river trip - (Baireni to Kuringhat)
The Trishuli being the most easily accessible river by far a trip on this river can be made for a varied duration, depending upon the availability of time and interest. A brief account on a common Trishuli trip is presented below:
A drive to the west for about two hours from Kathmandu takes you to the village of Baireni. After arrival in the village you can explore a small Hindu temple while the crew members gear the gear. The intricate woodcarvings about the windows and the doors of the temple are worth looking at.
The first day on the river is a leisurely scenic introduction to river life. There are several rapids but they only foreshadow at what is to come. Over 250 species of birds, including ibisbills, wall creepers, scarlet minivets lapwings and kingfishers are found about the river. Today's camp will be near the village of Gajuri.
The second day is a scenic kaleidoscope; grain fields and villages dot the surrounding hills, thick stands of forest alternate with cultivated areas while scenes of river side life complete the image. The terraced hillsides give the feeling of a tenacious people carrying on an age old ritual.
Just above the confluence of the Burigandaki (which drains the area between Ganesh Himal and Manaslu) waits you a difficult rapid, Tindevi, (Three goddnesses) named after three large holes or drops, in the rapid. This evening's camp will be near the village of Charaundi.
Shortly after leaving camp, you hit white water on one of the most exciting and accessible stretches of river in the world. A rapid called Upset, very thrilling but difficult one to handle is encountered here. A few more high class rapids are encountered during the day.
Of all the scenic variety you encounter, topography is one of the dynamic. The hills have lost their gentle appearance by now. A narrow gorge is entered where steep canyon walls and huge boulders dominate the scenery.
The trip can be ended at Kuringhat, a small and picturesque village. Once the gear is dismantled, begins the return trip to Kathmandu which takes about four hours. The trip can however, be continued as far as Royal Chitwan National Park, depending upon your time and choice.