Expedition to Himlung Himal

Himlung Himal is one of the infrequently visited mountains of Nepal lying between the border of Nepal and Tibet in north of the Annapurna and Manaslu majestically situated above the Tibetan village of Phu in the western region of Nepal.  The ascent to its peak is technically less difficult than most. This is a superb ascent for people looking to push their altitude experience to a new level or for those who simply want to climb an ‘achievable’ 7000m Himalayan giant.

Previously a restricted region, Nepal Government opened the region only in 1992 by and so far only a few expedition teams including Japanese and French have summitted Mount Himlung. A rather barren landscape, strongly influenced by the Tibetan Khampa people, has a lot to offer culturally. Because of the very few tourists who have visited here, apart from the rare expedition groups, the overall experience is entirely fulfilling as this trek would give you a great opportunity to explore an almost untouched and unadulterated region of the country.

Expedition for Himlung Himal follows Round Annapurna route to Koto and from Koto towards Nar-Phu Gaon. The route passes through high peaks and passes, glaciers, remote villages, narrow gullies, forests, rocks, springs, Gompas and unique cultural settlements. The expedition also offers mysterious culture and panoramic mountain views of Nandadevi, Rajramba, Api Himal, Kappa Chuli Peak and many more. Base camp will be established at the height of 4900m; which is located at the upper border of one of pastures near Phu. Normally three high camps will be established to reach the Summit. Camp I at the height of 5450m, Camp II at 6000m and Camp III at 6350m.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and expedition briefing.
Day 03: Drive Kathmandu – Chamje
Day 04: Chamje to Dharapani
Day 05: Dharapani to Koto
Day 06: Koto to Meta
Day 07: Meta to Kyang
Day 08: Kyang to Phu Gaun
Day 09: Phu gaun Rest day
Day 10: Phu gaun to Himlung Base camp
Day 11: Preparation day and Puja
Day 12 - 21: Climbing Period.
Day 22: Back to Phu Gaun
Day 23: Back to Meta
Day 24: Back to Koto
Day 25: Jeep Drive back to Kathmandu
Day 26: Free day in Kathmandu
Day 27: Departure

Explore the most popular places of Nepal!

Designed to give you the best experience that you can ever imagine, this 15 days tour is combined with Ghorepani Poon Hill trekking taking you to four different cities - Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini & Chitwan. This trek plus tour offers the opportunity to explore what each destination has to offer.  

Boudhanarh Stupa

Kathmandu valley is the cultural heritage of Nepal. The three cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur with numerous historical monuments, old palaces and palace squares, shrines and temples, ageless traditions and legends make it a veritable living museum. The Kathmandu Valley boasts seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites all within a radius of 20 km.

View of Machhapuchhre

Pokhara is the city famous for the serenity of Phewa lake and the magnificence of the Fish-tail summit of Machachhapuchhre (6977m) rising behind it, creates an atmosphere of peace and magic. The valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests, gushing rivers, clear lakes and the world famous views of the Himalaya.

The trekking will go through rhododendron forest up to Ghorepani. This trekking offers the splendid Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m etc. The main attraction of Ghorepani trekking is Poon Hill, situated at an altitude of 3100m, one of the most spectacular mountain spots on earth from here you can enjoy fabulous sunrise over the Himalayas.

Mayadevi temple at Lumbini

Lumbini is a Buddhist pilgrimage site where Siddhartha Gautama (Lord Buddha) was born. Listed as UNESCO world heritage site, it is a top destination for Buddhist pilgrims and traveler. Maya Devi temple, holy pond, (where Buddha's mother took ritual dip prior to his birth), marker stone depicting the exact birthplace of Gautama Budda, ruins of ancient monasteries, a sacred Bodhi tree, Ashoka pillar etc. are some of the main attractions of Lumbini. There are also several pagodas, stupas and temples built by different nations.

Elephant jungle safari at Chitwan national park

Chitwan National Park is one of the finest national parks in Asia, famous for its dense concentration of wildlife such as the rare great one-horned rhinoceros, several species of deer, sloth bear, leopard, wild boar and crocodile, more than 350 species of birds and the elusive Royal Bengal tiger. Chitwan National Park is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site (natural) list.

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu. Transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Day 04: Drive to Naya Pul and trek to Tikhe Dhunga.

Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani.

Day 06: Early morning hike to Poonhill and trek to Tadapani.

Day 07: Trek to Ghandruk.

Day 08: Trek to Naya Pul and drive back to Pokhara.

Day 09: Pokhara sightseeing.

Day 10: Drive to Lumbini. Visit Lumbini garden, Maya Devi Temple, Ashoka pillar etc.

Day 11: Explore the different monasteries, temples and stupas of Lumbini.

Day 12: Drive to Chitwan. Explore the village.

Day 13: Canoeing in Rapti River and visit Elephant breeding center. Witness Tharu cultural program in the evening.

Day 14: Experience elephant safari and bathing, bird watching and Jeep safari in the jungle.

Day 15: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 16: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

Trekking to the eight highest mountain in the world - Manaslu!

Manaslu region has a lot to offer to the trekkers, from the beautiful scenery of the majestic Himalayan ranges, picturesque villages and high altitude glacier lakes to rich biological and cultural diversity. It is a remote off-the-beaten-track into one of Nepal's most beautiful and unspoilt areas. Manaslu [8163m] is the eight highest mountain of the world, located near the border of Nepal and Tibet. The trek also offers a variation of landscape like starting from lowland to touching almost to Tibet border. With the geographical variation, the ethnic composition of the people living in the area also varies. Visitors will find more Brahmins and Magars in the lower parts, and Gurungs and Tibetan origin people in the highlands.

Manaslu trek is an ideal destination while trekking in Nepal for people having moderate level of physical fitness. Opened since 1991 AD, Manaslu trek lies near the border of Tibet and Nepal. Only the organized trekking groups with permits are allowed to trek round the Manaslu region. Varied environment, landscape and bio-diversity have made Manaslu trek one of the spectacular trekking and hiking destination in Nepal.

Manaslu trek starts after the guided sightseeing around the Kathmandu valley. We take a long drive towards Arughat and trek further along the Seti khola and Machha khola in the following days respectively. This Manaslu trek also provides a wonderful opportunity to capture the stunning views of glorious Himalayan ranges along the glacial lakes, local floras and faunas. After few trekking days, we acclimatize at Samagaon and trek to Bhimphedi via crossing the Larkya la pass. This Larkya la pass is one of the major attractions of this trek which lies at an altitude of 5220 meters. Further, we trek and explore the local culture along the natural beauty of Jagat, Bahundada and finally Beshisahar. These few trekking days at the Manaslu region would certainly be one of the memorable days of your life.

Join Manaslu trek with us and experience the stunning beauty of snow-capped mountains in the Manaslu region. If you possess moderate physical condition along the positive attitude towards trekking and hiking, you can certainly be the part of our Manaslu trekking team and make your holiday in Nepal memorable one.

Day by day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.

Day 03: Drive to Arughat.

Day 04: Trek to Soti Khola.

Day 05: Trek to Machha Khola.

Day 06: Trek to Jagat.

Day 07: Trek to Ngyak.

Day 08: Trek to Ghap.

Day 09: Trek to Lho.

Day 10: Trek to Sama Gompa.

Day 11: Trek to Samdo.

Day 12: Acclimatization and exploration day.

Day 13: Cross Larkya La and trek to Bhimphedi.

Day 14: Trek to Tiliche.

Day 15: Trek to Tal.

Day 16: Trek to Jagat.

Day 17: Trek to Bahundanda.

Day 18: Trek to Beshisahar

Day 19: Drive back to Kathmandu.

Day 20: Leisure day in Kathmandu.

Day 21: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

Trekking to Ghorepani Poon Hill

Dhaulagiri range from Poonhill

Ghorepani Poon hill trekking trail is very popular short trekking among trekkers visiting Nepal. This trekking offers the splendid Himalayan views including the Mount Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna I 8091m, Fishtail / Machhapuchhre 6998m, Nilgiri 7041m, Annapurna south 7219m, Annapurna II 7939m, Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Lamjung Himal 6988m etc. The main attraction of Ghorepani trekking is Poon Hill, situated at an altitude of 3100m, one of the most spectacular mountain spots on earth from here you can enjoy fabulous sunrise over the Himalayas.

The entire Ghorepani area is densely forested with rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. Every spring red blossoms cover these forests; a magnificent blanket of red in the backdrop of the Annapurna range. From Ghorepani, trekkers will descend towards the beautiful Gurung (local ethnic group) village of Ghandruk on the lap of the Annapurnas. The village is known for its traditional houses, rich culture and the great landscape. Walking down the steps through Birethanti we catch our vehicle waiting for us at Nayapul for Pokhara.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and Trek preparation.

Day 03: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara.

Day 04: Pokhara to Tikhedhunga. 

Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani.

Day 06: Ghorepani to Tadapani.

Day 07: Tadapani to Ghandruk. 

Day 08: Ghandruk to Nayapul.

Day 09: Drive to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 10: Departure/ drive to airport.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

Mt. Annapurna (8091m) is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp is one of the most popular treks in Nepal. There are few treks that combine so many different landscapes and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000 m high peaks in such a short period of time as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region.  The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes, with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times.

The principal peaks of the western portion of the great Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South,  Annapurna Fang, Gangapurna, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhare, are arranged almost precisely in a circle about 10 miles in diameter with a deep glacier-covered amphitheater at the center. From this glacier basin, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, the Modi Khola knifes its way south in a narrow gorge fully 12,000 ft. deep. Further south, the gorge opens up into a wide and fertile valley, the domain of the Gurungs. The middle and upper portions of Modi Khola offer some of the best short trekking routes in Nepal, and the valley is located so that these treks can be easily combined with treks into the Kali Gandaki region to the west.

The itinerary starts from Nayapool at 1 1/2 driving from Pokhara, and going north up till Gorepani and the famous viewpoint of Poon Hill. From Gorepani you go eastwards to Chhomrung and then north again, entering the Modi Kola Valley up till the Base Camp. We return via Jhinu Danda, and give your tired muscles a well deserved rest in the delightful Jhinu hot springs.  Upon your return it is worthwhile visiting Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Landruk

The lodges in the Annapurna Trekking Region are well equipped with in general extensive menus, ranging from the typical Nepali dal bath (rice with lentils) to pizzas and spaghetti. Hot showers are readily available as well.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can easily be done by yourself if you wish to. It is possible to do this trek in all seasons, however, in the winter the Base Camp is sometimes closed due to the level of snow. In spring time the huge rhododendron forests are in full bloom which gives the trek an extra appeal.

Day to day itinerary:

• Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel. 
• Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation. 
• Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu  
• Day 04: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul and commence trek to Ulleri. 
• Day 05: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani. 
• Day 06: Hike upto Poonhill and trek to Tadapani. 
• Day 07: Trek from Tadapani to Chhomrung. 
• Day 08: Trek from Chhomrung to Dovan. 
• Day 09: Trek from Dovan to Machhapuchhre Basecamp. 
• Day 10: Trek from Machhapuchhre Base Camp to Annapurna Base Camp. 
• Day 11: Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Dovan. 
• Day 12: Trek from Dovan to Jhinudanda hot springs. 
• Day 13: Trek from Jhinudanda to Ghandruk. 
• Day 14: Trek from Ghandruk to Pothana through another Gurung village Landruk. 
• Day 15: Trek from Pothana to Phedi and drive to Pokhara. 
• Day 16: Drive or fly back to Kathmandu. 
• Day 17: Final Departure. Transfer to airport.