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Trekking Nepal with Adventure Makalu Travel

As I stepped out on my first day's march in the Himalayas, a strange exhiliration thrilled me. I kept squeezing my fists together and saying emphatically to myself and athe universe at large: "Oh yes! Oh yes! This is really splendid!"

-Sir Francis Younghusband

The country's mountainous, hilly, and Terai regions offer some of the most spectacular trekking in the world. In fact, the adventurous traveler will have difficulty in selecting from the numerous tour packages at his disposal. However, much depends on what the traveler has come to see and experience.

Treks vary from high-altitude routes to simple ones within the Kathmandu Valley. These treks will give you a chance to mix with the local people and get an insight into their livelihood and culture.

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Check out the exclusive Trek Packages in these mountain regions. The following includes information on the mountain, the mountain range, the treks, and the stops and camps.

EVEREST	Mt. Everest, at 29,028 ft is the highest moutain peak of the world. Also, known by the third pole, Everest soars as Sagarmatha high above the sky and the clouds. This region also includes Lhotse (27,923 ft), Cho Oyu (26,750 ft) and Amadablam (22,491 ft).
KANCHENJUNGA	The third highest in the world after Everest (29,028 ft) and K-2, Kanchenjunga (28,0208 ft) trek is regarded as the most difficult and elite trek only after the Everest Expedition.
MAKALU	As the fifth highest in the world, Makalu (27,825 ft) was once the highest peak in the world before the discovery of the Everest and K-2.
MUSTANG	Also, called the land of Lo, Mustang (15,000 ft) is named as the alternate Tibet. This forbidden land until 1991, is the most classic of all the treks, when the trekkers pass through the deepest gorge in the world.
ANNAPURNA	The most famous and popular among all the mountain trekking is the Annapurna (26,545 ft) circuit. Passing through the windy pass, Thorang La (17,770 ft) is considered the most difficult short path after the Hillay summit.
DHAULAGIRI	Dhaulagiri at 8,167 m (26,795 ft) is the sixth highest in the world and together with Annapurna makes the deepest gorge in the world at 6000 m deep. The trek to this residual mountain (unlike himalayan fold mountains), as the only of its kind in the country, is adventurous and worth.
DOLPO	Sworn in by the Tibetans after 1959, this remote valley is three weeks of walk to the nearest road. In one of toughest treks, the trekkers are rewarded with the sight of ancient monasteries and the sacred crystal mountains at 16,000 ft.
LANGTANG	Perhaps the nearest trekking route from the capital, this trek leads to several other to Gosaikunda, the holy land, and Helambu.
OTHERS	Other mountains such as Manaslu (26,766 ft), Ganesh Himal (24,298 ft) and Gauri Shanker also offers some of the best and aspiring treks in the himalayas. Treks to Rara lake and to the western corner are just as exotic as others.

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Everest - the World's Highest Peak, 8848 m (29,028 ft)
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The World's highest peak was discovered in 1852, when routine calculations of the Survey of India revealed a remote mountain on Nepal's northerm frontier to be over 29m000 feet. Peak XV, as it was labeled on the survey's map, was so isolated no local name could be found. Everest was nothing special to Sherpas, who l ived surrounded by dozens of great peaks. (The Nepali name Sagarmath ":Brow of the Oceans", was appended few decades ago.) Tibetans living on the northern side had a number of names for the mountain, though efforts to translate them seem to have run aground. The list includes "The cooking pan of the queen of th efive sister goddesses" and "Wind Goddess" Best known as Jhomolunga, poetically rendered as "Mother Goddess of the Earth, "though "Valley Goddess" would be more accurate. Survey officials took the most prudent course and named hte mountain after their recently retired boss, Sir George Everest.
(From nepal handbook, by Kerry Moran). More texts on Mt. Everest

Adventure Makalu announces four different trekking packages to this illustrious mountain.

1. Everest Comfort, a comfortable trek package for those who'd like to see the Everest from near in a limited time frame.
2. Everest Explore, a more illusive package for those who'd like to touch the mountain from the base itself.
3. Khumbu Island Peak, trek to a tower from where the western face of Everest is best viewed
4. Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp, trek to a tower of Gokyo to see the eastern face of the Everest and then to the Base camp.

Everest Comfort (October, November, December, March, April, May

This trek is a comfortable option to those who want to but cannot do our "Everest Explore" program because of lack of time or other reasons. After sightseeing in Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla and trek through the heart of the Sherpa Country. Trekking through the pristine Pine forest and crossing the rivers, we reach Namche Bazar the capital of the extended Khumbu region. We are rewarded with the first glimse of the Everest, Amadablam and other high mountains. This trek offers us the magnificient views of the Himalayas. The trek also offers us a chance to see the lifestyle and culture of the Sherpa people who are renowned for their climbing abilities.

We finish the trek at Lukla and fly back to kathmandu. After few days of rest in Kathmandy, we fly back.

Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2850m), Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar(3446m)
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Namche Bazar
Day 08 Trek Namche to Lukla
Day 09 Fly Lukla to Kathmandu
Day 10 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 11 Departure from Kathmandu

Everest Explore (Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, Apr, May)

The magic of the famed Everest lures trekkers from all over the world to trek to the famous Everest Base Camp. After sight-seeing in Kathmandu, we fly to Lukla to trek through the heart of the Sherpa country. Trekking through the exotic pine forest and crossing rivers we reach Namche Bazar the capital of the Khumbu Region. This trel offers magnificent view of the Himalayas including Cho yu, Lhotse, Pumori besides Everest and Amadablam. This trek also offers us a chance to see the life-style and culture of the Sherpa people who are renowned for their climbing abilities.

We finish the trek at Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu., After few day of rest in Kathmandu, we fly back.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla(2850), Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar(3446m)
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Pheriche(4,252 m)
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 09 Trek Lobuche-Kalapathar (5,545 m)-Lobuche
Day 10 Trek to Dingboche
Day 11 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 12 Trek to Jorsale
Day 13 Trek to Lukla
Day 14 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 15 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 16 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 17 Departure from Kathmandu

Khumbu Island Peak

This Trek is a combination of Island Peak Base Camp and Kala Pathar Base Camp. A visit to Kalapathar offers magnificent view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse and Amadablam. This trek also offers a walk through the most dramatic landscape and magnificent views of the Himalayan range.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek Namche to Thyangboche
Day 07 Trek Thyangboche to Pheriche
Day 08 Trek to Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 09 Trek Lobuche-Kalapathar (5,545 m)-Lobuche
Day 10 Trek to Dingboche
Day 11 Trek to Island Peak Base Camp
Day 12 Climb the Island Peak Base Camp to High Camp
Day 13 Climb High Camp to the summit (6,185 m)/Return Base Camp
Day 14 Trek from Island Base Camp to Dingboche
Day 15 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 16 Trek to Namche
Day 17 Trek to Lukla
Day 18 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu

Gokyo Lakes and Everest Base Camp (Oct, Nov, Mar, Apr, May)

This trek is a combination o fthe Gokyo Lake and the Everest Base Camp. A visit to Gokyo Ri offers magnificent view of Cho Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam. We then cross over the Cho Lo pass and visit the Everest Base Camp. This trek also offers a walk through th emost dramatic landscape and magnificent views of the mountain range in the region.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, Trek to Pakding
Day 04 Trek Pakding to Namche Bazar
Day 05 Namche rest for acclimatization
Day 06 Trek to Khumjung
Day 07 Trek to Lharbama
Day 08 Trek to Pangor
Day 09 Trek to Gokyo(4750m)
Day 10 Rest day at Gokyo, Climb Gokyo Ri (5483m) and return
Day 11 Trek to Na
Day 12 Trek Cho La
Day 13 Trek to Dughla
Day 14 Trek Gorakshep
Day 15 Trek to Kalapathar (5,545 m)/Lobuche (4,930m)
Day 16 Trek to Pheriche
Day 17 Trek to Thyangboche
Day 18 Trek to Namche
Day 19 Trek to Lukla
Day 20 Fly to Kathmandu
Day 21 Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23 Departure from Kathmandu

The first British reconaissance expedition arrived on the mountain's north side in 1921, shivering genteely in the tweedy outdooe wear of the era.

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Kanchenjunga, the world's largest mountain and third highest (28,208 ft; 8,598 m)
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At 28,208 ft, Kanchenjunga is the third highest mountain on eath. Its name is Tibetan and means "Five Great Treasuries of the Snows." Stradding Nepal's eastern border, it towers over Sikkim, and the excellent views of it from Darjeeling made it the best-known peak in the Himalaya a century ago. For a time it was even believed tobe the world's highest mountain. Mountaineers scaled the main summit in 1955, but severe weather and avalanches challenge the expeditions.

Like Dolpo, this formerly restricted area was opened in 1989 to organized treks. The restriction is int4edted to protect the region from environmental and cultural pressures (maximizing profits was another idea), but judging from the ribbons of toilet paper festooning the trail, the plan hasn't been too effective. Solo trekkres still manage to explore the region, but difficult logistics place it in the realm of organized trek. There are no settlements along hte upper prtion, so enough food and shelter management should be taken with great care. (From Nepal Handbook, by Kerry Moran)

Adventure Makalu announces one excluisve trekking package to the Kanchenjunga massive

1. Kanchanjunga Trek, One of the most difficult treks in the world, due to the only reason of taking enough supplies.

Kanchanjunga Trek (Mar-May, Sep-Oct)

The Kunchanjunga massif forms Nepal’s eastern border with the Indian state of Sikkim. As a restricted area, only authorized groups are allowed into this region. A magnificent trek takes us through hill terraces, forests of fir, bamboo and rhododendron and an abundance of small waterfalls. The flora includes 5 types of rhododendrons and 2 types of magnolia. A remote trip along the Tamur River Valley, where villages are few and wild-life includes Musk-deer, langur monkey, blue sheep and the ever elucive snow leopard. The Mamemrgier, a bird with a 9 ft wingspan may be seen high up on the snow ridges. Kanchanjunga has three 8000m peaks and eleven above 7000m. A stunning trek for even the most hardened trekker.

Itenirary

Day 01 Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar and then drive to Hile
Day 02 Trek to Shidua (7,500 ft)
Day 03 Trek to Door Pani (9,000ft)
Day 04 Trek to Gufa Pokhara (9,790 ft)
Day 05 Trek to Nishung (5,400 ft)
Day 06 Trek to Taplejung (5,800 ft)
Day 07 Trek to Chirawa
Day 08 Trek to Sakathung
Day 09 Trek to Amji Lasha
Day 10 Trek to Keppar
Day 11 Trek to Ghunsa
Day 12 Trek to Sharphu
Day 13 Rest day Khanbachen
Day 14 Trek to Lhonak
Day 15 Trek to Khambachen
Day 16 Trek to Sibua Khola Valley
Day 17 Rest day at High Camp
Day 18 Camp at Ramche (15,000 ft)
Day 19 Trek to Taseram, trail sandwiched between 24,000 ft Kabru and Talung Peak.
Day 20 Trek to Lamitecanjyang
Day 21 Trek to Ghumsa
Day 22 Trek to Ponche
Day 23 Trek to Pha Khola
Day 24 Trek to Taplejung
Day 25 Fly from Taplejung to Kathmandu
Day 26 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 27 Departure from Kathmadnu

Mt. Makalu (8,470 m 27,825 ft), The world's fifth highest mountain
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Making the largest valley in the world, the Arun Valley, this himalayan mass was considered the highest mountain in the world, before other higher mountains were discovered. This mountain forms a base to the valley as well as to the Makalu-Baun Conservation Area. This mountain gives birth to the Arun river, one of the largest in the country and a pilgrimage to Arun-Barun Dovan. Arun valley is the largest collection of birds (over 650 species of birds) and butterflies (over 800 species of butterflies), and shelters the rare and endangered red Panda. The double pass enroute to the base camp is considered difficult and dangerous, because one leads to the Tibetan pamirs from where the trails disappear, and the other to the Base Camp.

Adventure Makalu announces one trekking package to see one of the most difficult treks in Nepal

1. Makalu Base Camp, The most diveresed Trek in Nepal

Makalu Trek (Mar/Apr, Sep/Oct)

This trek is an extraordinary trip to the Arun River Valley and the Makalu Barun National Park. It is a recently established national park covering an area of 1500 sq km and conserving a variety of flora nd fauna. The land of the Sherpa people, which offers breath taking views of Mt. Makalu (8463m). The Makalu side is always tranquil with low land and misty pine forest.

Itineray

Day 01 Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02 Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu
Day 03 Full day sightseeing of Patan and Bhaktapur
Day 04 Fly to Tumlingtar and trek to Khandbari
Day 05 Trek to Chicila
Day 06 Trek to Num
Day 07 Trek to Seduwa (School Danda)
Day 08 Trek to Tashigaon
Day 09 Trek to Kauma
Day 10 Trek to Mumbuk
Day 11 Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 12 Trek to Mera
Day 13 Trek to Makalu Base Camp
Day 14 Rest Day at Makalu Base Camp
Day 15 Trek to Yangle Kharka
Day 16 Trek to Kauma
Day 17 Trek to Nava Gaon
Day 18 Trek to Num
Day 19 Trek to Gagane
Day 20 Trek to Tumlingtar
Day 21 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23 Departure from Kathmandu

Mustang (ave altitude 15,000 ft; 4,800 m), The Mystical Land of the Lo
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Dolpo's neighboring kingdom, where myth and fantasy seem stronger than reality, is Mustang, reached by a ong, trek through Kali Gandaki gorge over the one, desperately hihg, south-east facing pass into Dolpo. The native name for this lunar land of canyons and ridges is Lo. In the capital, Mustang, dominated by fortress walls, hte central feture is the massive white-walled Royal _alace in which lives the world's least known monarch. Schools are bringing change. But while the youngsters come home filled with stories of space fights which they've heard on the classroom wireless, their grandparents still believe the world is flat and shped like a half moon.

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Adventure Makalu announces one rare trekking package to see: Mustang, The Forbidden Land of Mysticism

Lo Manthang, in fact is the full name of the 2,000 sq km (772 sq mile) kingdom of His Highness King Jigme Parwal Bista, founded in the fourteenth century by the Tiberan warlord Ama Pal, It lies on a barren valey floor at around 4,800 m (15,000 ft), snug against the Tibetan border on three sides and guarded by formidable 7,300 m high mountains pierced only by narrow passes. On the Npela side, massive Dhaulagiri, at 8,167 m (26,795 ft) the world's seventh highest mountain, provides the defence which has sealed Lo from the outside world through centuries.

Fabled Mustang, as it's now known on the map, is only and "honorary" kingdom these days but each night King Jigme, the 25th monarch sonce the 1480s, orders the only gae of the mud-walled capital shut and barred to keep out invadrs or intruders. Twelve dukes, 60 monks, 152 families and eight witches occupy the capital. King Jigme still owns serfs who plow his stony fields for grain crops. But Lo's treasures are many and priceless: a wealth of Tibetan art, monasteries - the name derives from the Tibetan phrase meaning "plain of prayers", mon thang - are carved into cliff faces. You climb ladder to reach them. Other wealth lioes in the rocky hills: turquois, and tich deposits of alluvial gold on the beds of the rivers that course throught hte land. But Lo's citizens consider the task of planning for this metal beneath their dignity.

The King's subjects - Lopas, who are Laimaist Buddhists - number around 8,000 and speak their own dialect of the Tibetan language. The women practice polyandry - often marrying two or three brothers. The king keps his authority as a ruler by virtue of a 160 year old treat to King Birendra Shah's dynansty dn payment to Nepal of 886 ruppes a year adn one horse. In return he holds hte rank of Colonel in the Nepali Army.

So archaic is the kingdom, matches were unknown until few years ago and superstitious fears are rampant. The whole land goes to bed in terror of Lo's 416 demons of land, sky, fire, and water, and life is dedicated to warding off evil spirits whch can cause Lo's 1,080 known diseases as well as five forms of violent death. Thus, for three days each year, King Jigme's ubjects celebrate New Year by "chasing the demons": witht he noise of cymbals, drums, and notes made by playin on human skull, filling the air.

Not a single tree grows in this arid and withered land. To supplement their monotonous diet of yak milk adn sour cheese, they nurture fragile gardens. Fro trade ,the Lopas deal in salt from Tibet. The trail they follow winds for 240 km (150 m) aling th eKali Gandali gorge between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. (From The Insider's guide to Nepal. by Brian Tetly)

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Mustang Trek: The Land of Mysticism (Sep-Nov, May –Sep)

Mustang, the land of Lo, lie behind the two giants, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The Tibetan plateau is a fascinating country offering a unique opportunity to trek through one of the most isolated places on earth. Isolated for so many years due to its remote and politically sensitive situation, Mustang intrigues us with its powerful aura of magic and mystery.

A Shangri-La rich in spiritual reward with a cultural spiritual reward with a culture insight into primitive settlement by devout Buddhist whose life-style remain unchanged for centuries.

We explore the walled capital o fLo-Manthang, virtually untouched since the 14^th century and docover monasteries rich in art and history, ruins of old forts and caves adorned religious relics.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full Day sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly to Pokhara
Day 04 Fly to Jomsom and trek to Kagbeni
Day 05 Trek to Chusang
Day 06 Trek to Samar
Day 07 Trek to Gelung
Day 08 Trek to Giling
Day 09 Trek to Tsarang
Day 10 Trek to Lo-Manthang
Day 11 Free day at Lo-Manthang
Day 12 Trek to Lo-Gekhar
Day 13 Trek to Ghemi
Day 14 Trek to Ekla Bhatti
Day 15 Trek to Tangbe
Day 16 Trek to Kagbeni
Day 17 Trek to Jomsom
Day 18 Fly Jomsom/Pokhara/Kathmandu
Day 19 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 20 Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu

Annapurna Region, the most popular trek in Nepal
Annapurna I (26,545 ft; 8,091 m), The World's Eight highest peak

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North of Pokhara, Nepal's spectaclular diversity appears at its finest. The deep valleys and high mountains encircling the giant Annapurna Himal embrace a wide range of peoples and terrain, from sub-tropical jungle to a high, dry landscape resembling the Tibetan Plateau. This is the most popular trekking region, attracting over 75% of all trekkers (more than 30,000 annually). It is also among the tamest areas, with excellent lodges lining hte main routes. Finding Nepal beneath the flood of trekkers can be difficult, but the scenery and culture are top-notch, and you can avoid the peak-season crush and still get fine weather and views.

Adventure Makalu announces five classic treks to this reagion, that includes adventure and leisure..

1. Annapurna Circuit, An interesting trek to this mountain is rare and very seldomly done.
2. Royal Pokhara Trek, Pokhara is the land of lakes and ancient royalty. Trek for relaxation and leisure.
3. Poonhill Trek, A short trek to view sun-rise, sun-set, and the burning himalayan mountain in twilight.
4. Adventure Trek, A combination of trek, rafting and leisure. This is a classic one who'd enjoy various forms of adventure.
5. Muktinath Trek, A pilgrimage to the holy land of Muktinath in the only desert region of Nepal.

Annapurna Circuit (Sept, Oct, Mid-Nov, Apr, May)

This is one of the classic and most reqarding treks. The trek starts from the lowlandds and gradually passes through thick forest adorned with rhododendron and fir trees as we enter into the desert region of our way to the Manag valley. This trek offers classic view of the Annapurna Range and the Dhaulagiri Range. Besides the mountain views there is a lot of diverese culture to be seen as we start from the domains of Brahmins and Chhetris in the lowlands to the culture of the Managis people who have a distinct culture of their own and are mainly Buddhists. The views from the Torang Pass of the Himalayas and into the Mustang valley are outstanding.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full Day sight seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Drive from Kathmandu to Beshishahar
Day 04 Trek from Beshishahar to Bahundanda
Day 05 Trek to Jagat
Day 06 Trek to Tal
Day 07 Trek to Bagarchhap
Day 08 Trek to Chame
Day 09 Trek to Pissang
Day 10 Trek to Manang
Day 11 Rest day at Manang
Day 12 Trek to Thorang Phedi
Day 13 Trek to Muktinath over Thorang Pass
Day 14 Trek to Jomsom
Day 15 Fly Jomsom to Pokhara.
Day 16 Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 17 Departure from Kathmandu

Royal Trek to Pokhara

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full Day sighseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04 Drive from Pokhara ro Bijayopur Bridge, Trek to Kalikathan
Day 05 Trek from Kalikathan to Syaglung
Day 06 Trek from Syanglung to Chisopani
Day 07 Trek Chisopani to Begnas Tal, Drive to Pokhara
Day 08 Free day in Pokhara
Day 09 Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 10 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 11 Departure from Kathmandu

Poon Hill Trek

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Drive to Suikhet and Trek to Dhampus
Day 04 Trek Dhampus to Landrung
Day 05 Trek Landrung to Ghandrung
Day 06 Trek Ghandrung to Banthani
Day 07 Trek Banthanti to Ghorepani
Day 08 Visit Poon Hill and trek to Birethanti
Day 09 Drive from Birethanti to Pokhara
Day 10 Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 11 Free day in Kathmadnu
Day 12 Departure from Kathmandu.

Adventure Trek (Sept to May)

A compact program for all those with limited time. This is one of the most popular trek routes. The trek covers picturesque village of Landrung and Ghandrung upto Ghorepani Pass. An early morning excursion to Poon Hill offers a wonderful view fo the Annapurna Range and the Dhaulagiri Range. This is followed by exciting river rafting trip finishing with realizing stay at the Royal Chitwan National Park.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, Drive to Suikhet and Trek to Dhampus
Day 04 Trek Dhampus to Landrung
Day 05 Trek Landrung to Ghandrung
Day 06 Trek Ghandrung to Banthani
Day 07 Trek Banthanti to Ghorepani
Day 08 Visit Poon Hill and trek to Birethanti
Day 09 Drive from Birethanti to Pokhara, Overnight Pokhara
Day 10 Drive to Fishlingtar and begin Rafting to Munglin, lunch at Munglin. Drive to Chitwan.
Day 11 Full day Jungle activities (Safari) at Royal Chitwan National Park
Day 12 Drive from Chitwan to Kathmandu
Day 13 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 14 Departure from Kathmandu

Muktinath Trek

This trek is a reverse of the latter part of the Annapurna circuit. The trek starts from Pokhara an dpassing through some of the best mountain-viewing spots, reaches the Kali Gandaki Valley. The walk up to Muktinath is then rewarding feast for the eye.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 04 Drive from Pokhara to Naudanda, Trek Birethanti
Day 05 Trek Birethanti to Ghorepani
Day 06 Trek Ghorepani to Tatopani
Day 07 Trek Tatopani to Ghasa
Day 08 Trek Ghasa to Tukuche
Day 09 Trek Tukuche to Marpha
Day 10 Trek Marpha to Kagbeni
Day 11 Trek Kagbeni to Muktinath
Day 12 Trek Muktinath to Jomsom
Day 13 Fly from Jomsom to Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 14 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 15 Departure from Kathmandu

Dhaulagiri I (26,795 ft; 8,167 m), The World's Seventh highest peak

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At 26,7595, this is the highest mountain that is completely inside the Nepal boundary. This giant peak is also the highest residual mountain of the world, the only of its kind in the Himalayas (fold mountains). As oppose to its neighboring peak, Annapurna, trekkers seldomly attempt to travel to this side of the deepest gorge of the world. The gorge (over 6,000 m 20,000 ft) deep is infact the valley between this giant in the west and Annapurna in the east. Dhaulagiris is perhaps the largest mountain in base diameter at the base camp.

Adventure Makalu announces one rare trekking package to see this rock giant from all the four direction.

1. Around Dhaulagiri, An interesting trek to this mountain is rare and very seldomly done.

Around Dhaulagiri Trek (Sep-Nov, April-May)

We begin the trek at the lowlands of Baglung inhabited by the Brahmins and Chhetries. Gradually as we gain altitude we come across the Gurung and Magar Tribes. Beginning from Sal and Pristine Pine forest, the trail foes to barren lands from where we embark on mountain experience with the exquisite Dhaulagiri in front of us. We cross the French Pass and then the Dhampus Pass which offers the breath-taking view of the Dhaulagiri Range, the Annapurna Range, Nilgiri and a look at the deepeest gorge in the world, the Kaligandaki gorge. We finish the trek at Jomsom.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full Day sightseeing around the Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly to Pokhara
Day 04 Drive to Baglung and then trek to Beni
Day 05 Trek to Babiachor
Day 06 Trek to Darbang
Day 07 Trek to Takum
Day 08 Trek to Goban Dhara
Day 09 Trek to Baghora
Day 10 Trek to Dobang
Day 11 Trek to Choriban Khola
Day 12 Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp
Day 13 Trek to the French Pass
Day 14 Trek to the Dhampus Pass (Base)
Day 15 Trek through the Pass to Yak Kharka
Day 16 Trek to Marpha
Day 17 Trek to Jomsom
Day 18 Fly Jomsom to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu
Day 19 Free day in Pokhara or Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 21 Departure from Kathmandu

Dolpo Region (ave altitude 13,000 ft; 4,000 m), The Tibet in Nepal

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The best known of the many isolated high Himalayan valeys across northern Nepal, Dolpo preserves one of the last remnants of traditional Tibetan Culture. Legends sayit's a bayul, one of the "hidden valleys" created by Guru Rimpoche as a refuge for devout Buddhists in troubled times. Surrounded by high mountains including the Dhaulagiri massif to the southeast and cut off by high passes closed by snow half the year, Dolpo's easiest access is from Tibet, where people emigrated from perhaps 1,000 years ago.

Upper Dolpo sherlters aroun 5,000 people, whose lives revolve around Buddhism, barley, and yaks; their villages (over 4,260 m) are among the highest settlements on earch. A large protion of the region is set aside by Shey Phoksundo National Park established to secure trans-himalayan ecosystem. This includes animals such as blue sheep, Himalayan black bear, leopards, wolves, and the ellusive snow-leopard. The Park conserves the largest lake of Nepal, Shey Phoksundo, and the reedeeming feature of the trek would be the lake itself, considered one of the most beautiful places in Nepal.

Adventure Makalu announces one long trek package to the region where, you'd enjoy the contrasting Tibetan and Nepali culture sharing the same area.

1. The Inner Dolpo Region Trek, One of the most fascinating travel to see the remnant of destroyed Tibetan culture.

Inner Dolpo

A unique and fascinating tibetan Buddhist community les behind the mighty Dhaulagiri in the ragged and fascinating country of Dolpo. Made famous by Peter Mathiessen in his book ‘The snow leopard", this region has some of the finest trekkign route.

We begin the journey with flight from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and then to Juphal in the north-west region of Nepal. We follow the trail of the salt traders’ yak caravan to the spiritual center of Dolpo under the crystal mountains.

We trek to Do and Tarap valley. Rich in Bon and Tibetan culture before descending to Juphal and take over flight back to Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight-seeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Fly from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
Day 04 Fly to Juphal
Day 05 Trek to Sahartara
Day 06 Trek to Khanigaon
Day 07 Trek to Lahini
Day 08 Trek to Kmat Tarka
Day 09 Trek to Tarap
Day 10 Trek to Dho
Day 11 Rest day at Dho
Day 12 Trek to Numla
Day 13 Trek to Numla Bhanjyang
Day 14 Trek to Bagla
Day 15 Trek to Ringmo
Day 16 Rest day at Ringmo
Day 17 Trek to Sepka
Day 18 Trek to Rohangaon
Day 19 Trek to Dunai
Day 20 Trek to Juphal
Day 21 Fly Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 24 Departure from Kathmandu

Langtang (23,769 ft; 7,245 m), The back bone of Gosaithan, Shiva's Lake

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Regarded as themost perfect alpine landscape in the world, the Langtang Himal massif - clearly visible from Kathmandu - is right on the city's back door and the trek allows you to enjoy ir in full. With many hotels and eating places it is also one fro the casual and hot so hardy trekker.

Langtang region cosists of four major trekking sites viz., Gosaikunda, Helanbu, Langtang Himal and Ganesh Himal. Traveller gets the glimpse of Ganesh Himal, however will touch the Langtang Ri and Gosaikunda. A day or two at Gosaikunda may able you to climba small peak of 5,100m. Helambu is a small Tamang and Sherpa village where the tradition and culture still exists as they were in yesteryears.

Adventure Makalu offers two trekking packages to these region. Itinerary may be changed to go to Helambu as well.

1. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek, shorter version of the trek that allows the trekkers to reach the Langtang Ri Base Camp and Gosaikunda.
2. Langtang Trek, the longer version of the trek circuiting the entire region

Langtang/Gosaikunda Trek

Discover traditional villages and untouched forest on the route towards the Peaks of Langtang. This area, north of Kathmandu is one of the least trekked regions but one of the most rewarding. Rest days are built in to the program at Kyngin Gompa (3750 m)

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Drive to Dhunche (1970 m)
Day 04 Trek to Syabru (2130m)
Day 05 Trek to Lama Hotel (2804m)
Day 06 Trek to Langtang glacial region
Day 07 Trek to Kyangin Gompa
Day 08 Rest day at Kyangin Gompa
Day 09 Trek to Lama Hotel
Day 10 Trek to Syabru
Day 11 Trek to Singh Gompa
Day 12 Trek to Gosaikunda
Day 13 Trek to Dingh Gompa
Day 14 Trek to Dhunche
Day 15 Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 16 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 17 Departure from Kathmandu

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Langtang Trek (Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct, Nov)

This trek takes in a complex topography and geology, together with the varied climatic conditions of Langtang National Park, giving a wide spectrum of vegetation types (incuding a sub-tropical forest). Gosaikunda is a high area covered with 108 holy lakes and view of Langtang, Ganesh an dDor-jee Lakpa can be enjoyed. Animal life is abundant and one can come across many endangered species like the red Panda, Black bear, and Sherpa people the day-long drive from Kathmandu to Dhunche, through bumpy and slow at times is compesated by the picturesque view of the terrace cultivation in the country side.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Drive to Dhunche (1970 m)
Day 04 Trek to Syabru (2130m)
Day 05 Trek to Lama Hotel (2804m)
Day 06 Trek to Langtang glacial region
Day 07 Trek to Kyangin Gompa
Day 08 Trek to Tsero Ri High Camp
Day 09 Climb the summit and return to Kyanjin gompa
Day 10 Trek to Lama Hotel
Day 11 Trek to Syabru
Day 12 Trek to Singh Gompa
Day 13 Trek to Gosaikunda
Day 14 Trek to Ghopte
Day 15 Trek to Tharepati
Day 16 Trek to Kutum Sang
Day 17 Trek to Gul Bhanjyang
Day 18 Trek to Pati Bhanjyang
Day 19 Trek to Sundarijal via Chisapani, Drive to Kathmandu
Day 20 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 21 Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 22 Departure from Kathmandu

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Manaslu (26,766 ft; 8,158 m), The World's Eight highest peak

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Not a quite popular mountain, even if it is the world's eight highest peak, Manaslu stands as a twin peak not far from Annapurna. With its sister peaks Ganesh Himal and Himal Chuli (both over 25,000 ft), around it, Manaslu looks like it is the highest and biggest of them all. Flanked by the villages enroute like Manang, Manaslu seems to be a rare trekkers dream. However, people travel to Manang to see a greater view of a massive himalayan range, they go to the Manaslu Base camp. Manang (3,351 m), the unofficial capital of the Annapurna Region, offers spectacular views of the Annapurna and Gangapurna looming over the town. To the south is the view of the north face of Annapurnas, so big that it is difficult to grasp their immense scale.

Adventure Makalu announces two trekking package to see the Manaslu region.

1. Around Manaslu, Trek to see the giant rock from all the directions.
2. Manaslu-Manang Trek, an opportunity to see the combination of the mountain and its culture.

Manaslu Trek (Mar-May, Sep-Oct)

Mighty Manaslu (8,156m) stands like a timeless sentry between Tibet and Nepal. This epic trip circumnavigates the entire massif. As we walk the gentle Somrie khola river valley, with its Tamang and Chhetri village, we see sal and pine forests. Next we travel high up the Buri Gandaki river shere the small villages are inhabitated by Sherpa people. In Sansgaon athe people are gurung, living in a Sherpa lifestyle and speaking Sherpa/Gurung language. The landscape becomes more barren and th eonly visible inhabitants are the crows and eagles overhead. A fine trip for those seeking an unspoilt, tranquil Himal.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight seeing
Day 03 Drive to Gorkha
Day 04 Trek to Khanchowk
Day 05 Trek to Arughat
Day 06 Trek to Setikhota
Day 07 Trek to Machha Khola
Day 08 Trek to Doban
Day 09 Trek to Philim
Day 10 Trek to Dyang
Day 11 Trek to Bhi
Day 12 Trek to Namru
Day 13 Trek to Lho
Day 14 Trek to Samagaon
Day 15 Trek to Samdo
Day 16 Trek to Larkya Bazar
Day 17 Trek to Bhimathang
Day 18 Trek to Dharapani
Day 19 Trek to Syange
Day 20 Trek to Benshisahar
Day 21 Drive to Kathmandu
Day 22 Free day in Kathmandu
Day 23 Free Day in Kathmandu
Day 24 Departure from Kathmandu

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Manaslu + Manang Trek (Mar-May, Sep-Oct)

This trek is a combination of Annapurna circuit and the Manaslu cicuit. An opportunity to see three of the World's 8000 m peaks.

Itinerary

Day 01 Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel
Day 02 Full day sight seeing
Day 03 Drive to Arughat
Day 04 Trek to Setikhota
Day 05 Trek to Machha Khola
Day 06 Trek to Doban
Day 07 Trek to Philim
Day 08 Trek to Dyang
Day 09 Trek to Bhi
Day 10 Trek to Namru
Day 11 Trek to Lho
Day 12 Trek to Samagaon
Day 13 Trek to Samdo
Day 14 Trek to Larkya Bazar
Day 15 Trek to Bhimathang
Day 16 Trek to Dharapani
Day 17 Trek to Hame
Day 18 Trek to Pisang
Day 19 Trek to Manang
Day 20 Rest day in Manang
Day 21 Trek to Thorang Phedi
Day 22 Cross Thorang Pass and trek to Muktinath
Day 23 Trek to Jomsom
Day 24 Fly Jomsom to Pokhara
Day 25 Free day in Pokhara
Day 26 Fly Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 27 Departure from Kathmandu

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