Kwangde Peak Climbing

Dominating the south-west of Namche Bazaar - the gateway to Everest, Kwangde Peak (6,011m) is a challenging peak in Khumbu region. Kwangde Ri or Kongde Ri is situated in the Lumding Drangka in a high and remote valley bounded to the west by tumbling glaciers of Karyolung (6,511m), Khartang (6,853m) and Numbur (6,959m). It is an impressive peak with multi-summated ridges on the east of Lumding Himal. The ridge contains at least 4 peaks. All can be climbed with one permit. All peaks of this ridge are above (6000m) and inhibit some relatively small glaciers and some steep rock-faces. The actual mass of the mountain is a 3-mile ridge running from the summit of Nub (6,035m) to southeast of Kwangde Lho (6,187m) and Kwangde Shar (6,093m) and then turns sharply to southeast through several lower summits and terminates at Nupla (5,885m).

Trek passes through the Lumding Valley, acknowledged as one of the most beautiful valleys of Khumbu region. We establish a high camp at the snout of the Kwangde Glacier, providing us direct access onto the steep snow slopes leading to the summit ridge. This magnificent vantage point, with views north to Everest and across to the Nangpa La and Tibet, gives us a bird’s eye view of the clusters of Sherpa villages below. This peak offers panoramic views of the Rolwaling, Cho Oyu, Everest, Nuptse, Thamserku, Ama Dablam and other snow-capped mountains.

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Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.

Day 03: Fly to Lukla and trek to Phakding.

Day 04: Trek to Lumding Kharka.

Day 05: Trek to Pokhari Camp.

Day 06: Trek to Kwangde Base Camp

Day 07: Acclimatization at Base Camp.

Day 08: Base Camp to High Camp.

Day 09: Summit and back to Base Camp.

Day 10: Trek to Thame village.

Day 11: Trek to Khumjung.

Day 12: Trek to Namche Bazaar.

Day 13: Trek to Phakding.

Day 14: Trek to Lukla.

Day 15: Fly to Kathmandu.

Day 16: Free day.

Day 17: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

Trekking to the "Queen of the lakes".

Perched on a high shelf at 2,990 meters, Rara Lake is one of the best destinations for trekking in Western Nepal. It is the largest lake in Nepal surrounded by Rara National Park. The lake is also known as Mahendra Daha, named after the late King Mahendra of Nepal. Rara Lake is five kilometers long and three kilometers wide with maximum depth of 167 meters, making it the biggest and deepest lake in Nepal with abundant wildlife to look out for.

 Also known as the “Queen of the lakes”, the turquoise blue lake is surrounded by richly forested hills. Chuchemara Danda at 4,087 meters is the best vantage point to get stunning views of the deep blue clear lake and the thickly forested hillsides and the snow-capped mountain peaks around it.

The trek begins with flight from Kathmandu to Jumla via Nepalgunj. The flight to Jumla passes south along the Dhaulagiri range and provides lovely view of Nepal's western landscape. Going along the mountain path and some villages, one can reach the bank of Rara Lake. The trekking route is off the beaten path which offers the best way to overlook the flora and fauna by walking deep into the jungle through fine grassland and typical villages where you can get a glimpse of unique religions and culture. The Rara national park is also a birdwatcher's delight, especially during November and April when many species of birds visit during their seasonal migration. The best visiting time to the lake is September/October and April to May.

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Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.

Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj.

Day 04: Fly to Jumla and trek to Chauriya Chaur.

Day 05: Trek to Kaligaon.

Day 06: Trek to Chautha.

Day 07: Trek to Pina.

Day 08: Trek to Gamgadhi.

Day 09: Trek to Rara Lake.

Day 10: Trek to Khatyar Khola Camp.

Day 11: Trek to Ghorosingha.

Day 12: Trek to Sinja.

Day 13: Trek to Chalachaur.

Day 14: Trek to Chauriya Chaur.

Day 15: Trek to Jumla.

Day 16: Fly from Jumla – Nepalgunj - Kathmandu.

Day 17:  Free day.

Day 18: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

Gokyo Valley Trek

Gokyo valley trek provides a great alternative trek to the traditional Everest Base Camp trek that offers magnificent view of the mountain peaks and the Ngozumpa Glacier- the largest in the Nepal Himalayas. The highlight of the trek is our ascent of Gokyo Ri above Gokyo lake. From the summit we gain superb views of Everest as well as the 8000m peaks of Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. Another remarkable feature is the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyu and Gyachung, considered one of the most dramatic panoramas in the Khumbu region. At the base of Gokyo Ri, Gokyo is a small hamlet of a few stone’s home and one of the highest settlements in the world at the altitude of 4,750 m.

Gokyo lakes are the world’s highest freshwater lake system comprising six main lakes (Gokyo, Thonak, Gyazumpa, Tanjung and Ngojumba), of which Thonak Lake is the largest and Gokyo Lake (also known as Dudh Pokhari) is the main lake with the Gokyo village on its eastern shore. This trek combines highlights of the Everest trek including remote monasteries offering insight into local Tibetan and Nepalese cultures.


After a thirty-five minutes mountain flight to Lukla, from where we proceed to Phakding alongside a raging river that flows from the highest peaks, named "Dudh" (milk) Kosi (river) because of its colour. Next day, we commence our trek to the village of Namche Bazaar, the Sherpa "capital" of Nepal. It is a tough climb as the trail passes through forest of pine to a vantage point that provides our first view of Mt Everest. The trail continues to climb and meander to Namche and the sight of this prosperous village spread within a horse-shoe shaped valley opposite the beautiful peak of Kongde Ri is every worth. The subsequent days we will pass through Phortse Village and Machhermo where the mountains are more spectacular. Passing through these villages, we also get a chance to have a look at the lifestyles of high altitude dwellers. We reach Gokyo after crossing the steep moraine of Ngozamba Glacier.


With an early start the next day, we ascent Gokyo Ri  to catch the most exquisite view ever of the Himalayas, especially that of the Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Nuptse, Cho Oyu and other neighboring snow peaks. After that, we retrace our path back to Lukla via Deboche and Monjo. 


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Day to day itinerary:
Day 01:  Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02:  Kathmandu Valley sightseeing.
Day 03:  Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and trek to Phakding.
Day 04:  Trek to Namche Bazaar.
Day 05:  Acclimatisation day at Namche.
Day 06:  Trek to Portse Tenga .
Day 07:  Trek to Machermo.
Day 08:  Trek to Gokyo. 
Day 09:  Ascent Gokyo Ri.
Day 10:  Trek to Dole.
Day 11:  Trek to Deboche.
Day 12:  Trek to Monjo.
Day 13:  Trek to Lukla.
Day 14:  From from Lukla to Kathmandu.
Day 15:  Free day.
Day 16:  Final departure. Transfer to the airport.  

Hiking to Changu Narayan from Nagarkot

Nagarkot to Changu Narayan is a comfortable walk of about three hours. The trail descends and becomes a gentle uphill climb leading through a pine-tree plantation. There are gorgeous views across the valley to the Himalayas as the trail passes through several little Chhetri settlements, Soon, the glided roofs of Changu Narayan can be seen above the clustered houses of Changu village. A stone-paved street leads up to the impressive temple of Changu Narayan with early stone sculptures.  There are four entrances to the temple and these gates are guarded by life size pairs of animals such as lions, sarabhas, graffins and elephants on each side of the entrances. The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the other idols are carved in the struts, which support the roof. The temple is built on a hilltop was completely rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1702. But its origins go back to the 4th century. It is one of Nepal's rchest structures historically as well as artistically. The temple of Changu Narayan dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is believed to be the oldest shrine in the Valley and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Changu Narayan, a staircase leads down to a fork in the trail, the left one to Bhaktapur and the right descending ti rice paddies and across a stream to the Sankhu road. 


Due to the recent earthquake, only a minor damage to the surroundings of the temple has been noted. There hasn't been any destruction to the temple itself. With the development in tourism in this place, we can find many medium and small sized hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. An ancient stone tap is located on the way to Changu Narayan which is believed to have existed since the time of Lichhavi. A private museum is also located on in the Changu Narayan on the way to temple. According to Binaya Raj Shrestha, the owner of the museum, it is the first private museum of Nepal and it has the collection of ancient coins, tools, arts and architectures. There is an excellent collection of ancient, historical, artistic, religious, archaeological, cultural and other rare objects. The museum has a good collection of ancient tools used by Newar family during the medieval period.

Annapurna Royal Trek

Royal Trek is one of the oldest trekking routes in Annapurna region. This easy and enjoyable Royal Trek starts from Pokhara offering mesmerizing mountain views, including Mt. Machhapuchhare, Mt.  Manaslu and Mt. Annapurna, without long trekking days or long steep ascents. Annapurna Royal Trek is ideal for those who have never tried trekking before and is suitable for families without having to worry about altitude and acclimatization as the maximum ascent on this trek is Chisapani at 1260m. These paths were once trekked by Prince Charles of Britain in 1981, and hence the route has been aptly named the Royal Trek.

The trail passes through rice fields, forested ridge tops, tals (lakes) and temples. Passing through charming Gurung villages, we end our walk at Begnas Taal, the second largest lake in the Pokhara area. Lush green forests, glacial lakes and Himalayan Mountains that seem close enough to touch are the highlights of this trip! After the trek we spend a day relaxing at Pokhara, an enchanting lakeside town at the foot of the Annapurna range.

This is the best trek for those who want to experience village life and striking mountain views in a relatively short period of time. If you are interested in this trek, please feel free to inquire us. 

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley. 
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara. 
Day 04: Trek to Kalikastan 
Day 05: Trek to Shaklung. 
Day 06: Trek to Chisapani 
Day 07: Trek to Begnas Lake. 
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu. 
Day 09: Free day. 
Day 10: Departure day.

Annapurna Siklish Village Trekking

Annapurna Siklish Trekking is another short and popular trekking destination in Annapurna trekking trail. Trekking to Siklish will bring you to the place which still retains the aura of an ancient Gurung culture and heritages. It is one of the largest Gurung settlement villages in Nepal. In fact, this trek will be the combination of awesome Gurung culture along with wonderful traditional village life and Himalayan panorama of Annapurna range as well as Mardi Himal.

Siklish is a stunning Gurung village with narrow lanes and stone and mud houses. Almost all houses are grouped in the traditional ribbon pattern. Siklish village is surrounded by five other beautiful villages including Lama-thar, Harpu-thar, Sabha-thar, Dhaprang-thar and Gari-thar, each of which has their own role in the local community.

The Siklish village lies above the Mardi Khola River (1981m) by overlooking Annapurna IV to the north and Annapurna and Lamjung Himal to the east. You can have the spectacular views of Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m), Himchuli (6441m), Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV (7525m), Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II (7937m), and Manaslu ranges. In the springtime, you can see white orchids and other flora in the forest. This is one of the areas where only a few tourists can be seen.

If you interested to know more information about exploring the Siklish village, feel free to contact us.

Day to day itinerary:

Day 01: Arrive at Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu valley sightseeing and trek preparation.
Day 03: Drive To Pokhara By Tourist Bus.
Day 04: Trek to Lamakhet.
Day 05: Trek to Tangtin.
Day 06: Trek to Siklish.
Day 07: Explore Siklish.
Day 08: Trek to Khilang.
Day 09: Trek to Forest Camp.
Day 10: Trek to Tibet Camp.
Day 11: Trek to Pokhara.
Day 12: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Day 13: Final departure. Transfer to the airport.

20 interesting facts about Nepal

Mt Everest

• Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures.

• Everest is actually called Sagarmatha. The Nepali translation for this word is “Forehead of the Sky.” In the local Sherpa language, Everest is called Chomolungma, which means “Goddess Mother of the World.” The word Everest comes from George Everest, a British surveyor general of the Himalayas.

• Nepal boasts few of the world’s most popular trekking trails such as Annapurna Circuit trekking and Everest Base Camp Trek.

A Buddhist monastery in Lumbini

• The world heritage site Lumbini, birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is located in southern Nepal.

• Pashupatinath Temple, the world's largest temple of Shiva which is located in Kathmandu.

• 123 languages are spoken in Nepal, of which Nepali, written in Devanagari script, is the official national language.

Receving tika on Dashain

• Many festivals are celebrated in Nepal, mostly religious among which Dashain is the longest and the most important festival of Nepal.

• Nepal’s flag is the only national flag in the world that is not rectangular in shape

• The staple Nepalese meal is Dal Bhat. Dal is a spicy lentil soup, served over bhat (boiled rice), and served with tarkari (curried vegetables) together with achar (pickles) or chutni (spicy condiment made from fresh ingredients).

Tilicho lake-highest lake in the world

• Nepal boasts the most extreme places on the earth such as the highest lake on the earth (Tilicho 4800 meters), the deepest gorge (1200 meter) in Kaligandaki, the highest valley on earth (Arun valley) and the tallest grassland in the world in Chitwan.

• Nepal is the only country with altitudinal variation that ranges from 70 meters to 8848 meters.

• Nepal is a five season destination: summer, spring, monsoon, autumn and winter.

Boudhanath Stupa-World Heritage Site

• Nepal has the densest concentration of World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu valley alone has 7 World Heritage Cultural sites within a radius of 15 kilometers.

• Nepal was never under any foreign invasion. Thus Nepal does not have an independent day because Nepal was never colonized. Nepal is also the oldest country in South Asia.

• Cows are sacred in Nepal. Recently turned secular, Nepal still has the highest proportion of Hindus in the world. Cow is considered the national animal of the country.

Kumari-The living Goddess

• Nepal has the only living goddess in the world called Kumari. Kumari literally means virgin in Nepali.

• Elephant polo game was originated in Meghauli, Nepal. Tiger Tops in Nepal is the headquarters of elephant polo and the site of the World Elephant Polo Championships.

• Over nineteen percent of the total country’s landmass is protected under National Park and Protected Area in Nepal.

White-water rafting

• Nepal is one of the best arenas for Extreme & Adventure Sport tourism such as mountaineering, cannoning, paragliding, mountain biking, kayaking, rafting, bungee jumping, high altitude marathon etc.

• Shivapuri National Park at Budhanilkantha in Kathmandu is the only World’s National Park close to the capital and international airport.