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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Popular Trekking Route in Lower Solukhumbu

Popular Trekking Route in Lower Solukhumbu is-
1, Pikey Peak Cultural Trek.
2, Dudh Kunda Lake Trek.
3, Dharma Hill Trek
4, Sotang Hospital Volunteers Trek.
5, Arun Valley Shalpa Pass Trek.
6, Halesi Pilgrimage Trek (Halesi Darsan Tour)
8, Patale Danda Tour

The Trekking routes and days depend on your choice and depend on your holiday time in Nepal. The lower Solukhumbu trekking trail is a very quiet and peaceful trek. It is away from trekkers crowded. So this region will be the best and most suitable for your holiday in Nepal.
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Lower Solukhumbu Trek

Lower Solukhumbu Trek
Mountain View from Lower Solukhumbu

Lower Solukhumbu Trek

lower Solukhumbu trek is a popular tour and trekking region located eastern part of Nepal and the south side of the popular Everest base camp trek. Far from the trekkers crowed. It is the new open trekking trail and some routes are non-touristic areas. it is a very beautiful area and the best tourist destination for the mountain views, there is some high hill (viewpoint)like Pikey Peak, Dharma Danda, and Ghyang kharka peak, from where you can enjoy seeing central and eastern Himalayan panorama. like, Mt Everest 8,848.86m, Mt Lhotse 8,516m, Mt Makalu 8,463m. As well as Mt Kanchenjunga 8,586m, Gauri Shankar, Mera Peak, and many beautiful Himalayan panoramas. Lower Solukhumbu Trek is famous for -Jungle, Rivers, Hill, Hillocks, Beautiful landscape, Wildlife, and Culture. The people are Sherpa, Kirat, Magar, Gurung, Chhetri, and many different casts. This trek is popular day by day.

Main Attractions Of Lower Solukhumbu Trek

Beautiful landscape, High hills, and hillocks, (viewpoint), Himalayan panorama, Temple and Monastery, Different cast and their own culture, Local festival, Flora and fauna.

Trekking Routes in Lower Solukhumbu

Lower Solukhumbu Trek
Numbur Himal from Lower Solukhumbu
There are many short and long trekking trails in this region. Some trekking trails are long and adventurous and some are short and easy trek.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek 17 days.

Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek
Shey Phoksundo Lake Deepest Lake in Nepal
Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek is one of the most popular trekking routes. located in Dolpa district (which is the largest district of Nepal) north mid-western part of Nepal. It lies in the Shey Phoksundo National Park area. which is the largest national park in Nepal with diverse terrain and altitude variation. The Lower Dolpa Trek is very popular for-Natural, Cultural, and Historical heritage like, Great Himalayan panorama, Shey phoksundo lake (which is the deepest and 2nd largest lake in Nepal, High passes like Numa La Pass, Baga la Pass,
 Kagmara la pass with beautiful mountains views, Kanjirowa Himal 6883m one of the highest mountain in this region, Historical Bon Po monasteries and Bon Po culture, Himalayan people's lifestyle and living style, Culture and religions, Flora and Fauna, etc.
Lower Dolpo Circuit Trek
Waterfall, water source from Phoksundo Lake 


People and Culture:-

 The lower Dolpo is home to Brahmins, Chettri, and Thakuri and many different Caste people live with their own culture. The Dolpo are inhabited by people practicing the pre-Buddhist religions called Bon Po that disappeared from Tibet in the 9th century.

Main Attraction of Lower Dolpo Trek.

Great Himalayan panorama including Mt Dhaulagiri, Annapurna range, and Manaslu massif, Kanjirowa Himal, Shey Phoksundo Lakes (Crystal blue freshwater) Rainbow waterfall, Monasteries over 700years old, High passes like Numa la pass5190m, Baga la pass 5070m and Kagmara la pass 5115m, Do Tarap village for unique Bhotia culture and famous of Bon Po monastery and this village is trade center for the Upper Dolpa, Flora, and Fauna, Bonpo Culture and much more...
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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Photos From Annapurna Circuit Trek

Annapurna Circuit Treks Photos
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Amazing Annapurna Himalayan Range

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Woden Bridge on Marsyangdi River, Annapurna

Annapurna Circuit Trek
Sunset view of Annapurna IV

Annapurna circuit trek
Mt.Gangapurna

Annapurna circuit trek
Our guest at Chhomrong



Annapurna circuit trek
Our guests and staff on trekking

Sunday, June 16, 2013

The Manaslu Circuit Trek

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Mt Manaslu 8156m (mountain of spirit) is the eighth highest mountain peak in the world. located in the Gorkha district, the northwestern part of Nepal.it is a conservation area (Manaslu conservation area project) this region opened in 1992 for trekkers. this trekking route is very famous for its nature and cultural heritage. the area is known for Gurung traditions with a flavor of Tibetan lifestyle.
You can do this trek for 15 to 18 days camping and tea house (Lodge trek). that is depending on your choice and your holiday in Nepal. if you have enough time you can continue to the popular Annapurna circuit Thorong la pass 5416m trek. then you can take a jeep from Muktinath. or you can take a flight from Jomsom to Pokhara. the Manaslu circuit trek is also popular for mountain views mainly a great view of Mt Manaslu's north face, Larke la pass 5106m, Budhigandaki river gorge, Flora and Fauna, and much more...

Manaslu Circuit Trek Highlights

Mt Manaslu, Manaslu High Pass (Larke la pass 5,106m), Birendra Lake, Ethnic group through their culture, Mountain views, Landscapes, Rivers, Wildlife, Forest, Monasteries

People and Culture:-

People in this area are the ethnic lifestyle of Gurung, Bhatia, and Amchi.
the area retains the traditional substance lifestyle of the diverse ethnic groups through their culture and religious practices.

Trekking Routes in Manaslu Region are:-

1, Tsum Valley Trek

Tsum Valley is a hidden valley situated in the northern territory of Nepal reaching the borderland to Tibet surrounded by the Buddha Himal and Himal chuli to the west. Ganesh Himal to the south and Siringi Himal to the north. It has been recently opened for trekkers. Crossing through the beautiful village in the heart of a cultural and traditional hub, where you can find the real and true image of an ancient habitant still untouched by another world. This trek requires two weeks trek

2, Dharchey Manaslu trek

This lower Manaslu Trekking offers unique varieties of native culture, wildlife, flora, and fauna with magnificent panoramic views to admire the lofty mountains of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, and Himalchuli. Likewise Manaslu, Annapurna, Buddha Himal, and much more. This trekking route is located out of tourist traffic thus.

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Annapurna Region Trekking

Annapurna Region Trekking

Annapurna Region is a very popular trekking and tour destination over the world and for many different adventure activities. The Annapurna 1st 8091 m is the tenth highest mountain peak in the world. Annapurna region is rich in natural and cultural heritage, including historical Buddhist monasteries like Braga Monastery, upper Pisang Monastery, and Hindu temple-like Muktinath temple. Beautiful Himalayan panorama high pass like Thorong la pass 5416m. world's deepest Dana gorge, world's biggest Rhododendrons forest in Ghorepani and  Tadapani area, Tilicho lake 5100m is one of the highest lakes also in this trekking route. Thousands of tourists visit the Annapurna region trek every year.

Flora and fauna:-

Annapurna region is home to Snow leopards, Musk deer, a Group of Blue sheep, and a Tibetan Wolf. Likewise, Birds are the Golden eagle, Pheasant, and many more, 9 species of Rhododendrons, Blue pine, Oak, and many different types of meditational herbs found in this area.

Annapurna Region Trekking Highlights

Breathtaking Himalayan Panorama including Mt Annapurna 1st 8091m, Mt Dhaulagiri, and Mt Manaslu (which are more than 8000m high mountain) Alpine pastures, Trans-Himalayan valleys, Forest, Lakes, Glaciers, Rivers, Caves, and cultivated lands. The virgin peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) 6993m stands majestically in the area. Thorong la pass 5416m, Poon Hill popular viewpoint, From where trekkers can enjoy panoramic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges to the north and famous for Sunrise and Sunset views. Annapurna Sanctuary (Base Camp) trek, from where you can see many mountain views, Popular hot springs-Tatopani and Jhinu hot springs, Kali Gandaki river, and the world's deepest gorge, Tilicho lake, Cultural and natural heritage, historical monastery and temple-like, Braga monastery, and Muktinath Temple.

People and culture:-

In this region, people are 10 Ethnic groups:-Gurung, Thakali, Bhotiya, Ethnic Tibetan, Poon Magar, and Indo-Aryan:- Brahmin, Chhetri, Kami Damai, Sarki, etc. They have their own culture and festivals. The religions are mainly Hindus and Buddhists. Kagbeni, Marpha, Ghandruk, and Landruk villages are more culturally rich.

The popular trekking routes in Annapurna Region:-

1, Annapurna circuit trek 12/15 days
2, Annapurna Sanctuary trek 9/13 days
3, Ghorepani poonhill trek 5/6 days trek.
4, Jomsom kagbeni Muktinath trek 5/8 days
5, Annapurna Dhaulagiri Community Trek 14/16 days
6, Mardi himal trek 12 days trek

For booking the trip, Itinerary and for more information contact:-himalayadarshantreks@gmail.com

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Pathibhara Devi Darshan Trek

Pathibhara darshan trek
Goddess at Pathibhara Temple
The Pathibhara Devi temple 3794m is a very popular tourist destination for international and domestic tourists and pilgrimages. It lies in the far eastern part of Nepal at Taplejung district. Pathibhara Devi is considered one of the Shakti Peeths. This sacred region attracts tourists seeking spiritual fulfillment and blessing from the powerful Pathibhara Devi. Hindus as well as the Buddhists reach the temple for celebrations during special occasions. 

Worshipers from different parts of Nepal and India. the pilgrims sacrifice an animal and bring gold and silver as offerings to the Pathibhara Devi. Trek to Pathibhara Devi  3,794m combined with the natural and cultural experience. Pathibhara is a nice viewpoint too, from Pathibhara we can see the world's 3rd and Nepal's 2nd highest mountains Mt Kanchenjunga 8,586m, Mt Yalung Kang 8,505m. Likewise, other beautiful Himalayan peaks of more than 7,000m Like, Janu Himal (which is the most beautiful mountain in this region) Khambachen Peak, Nepal Peak, etc. You can enjoy seeing the eastern and central Himalayan ranges.

Pathibhara Devi Darshan Trek Highlights 

The Pathibhara Devi temple, Beautiful Himalayan panorama including Mt Kanchenjunga 8586m, Beautiful landscape of the eastern part of Nepal and Darjeeling India, Bird watching, Flora and Fauna

You can continue the trail:- Limbu Cultural trail

The Pathibhara Devi and Limbu cultural trail the main route of the Kanchenjunga trek provides an experience of the Limbu culture of the Nepalese Himalayas. The Limbu cultural trek passes through the traditional village-like, like Phurumbu, Limkhim, Khewang, Tellok, Phawa Khola, and Mamankhe. you can see and fully enjoy Limbu culture from this village. Limbu is the main ethnic group of this region (eastern part of Nepal) they have their own language, traditional dress, and own culture.
For more detail please contact -himalayadarsantrekking@gmail.com.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Lang tang Gosaikunda Trek has located north of the capital city of Kathmandu and is the nearest trekking destination from Kathmandu Valley. The Langtang Valley Trek and Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is a very popular trekking route in the Langtang Region.
lang tang gosaikunda trek
Langtang Gosaikunda Lake
Langtang is an alpine valley nestled in the Himalayas, and the lake at Gosaikunda is a holy pilgrimage site. both trekking routes are in the Langtang National Park area. which is the second-greatest conserved national park in Nepal. popular for Flora and Fauna. Great Himalayan views of  Langtang, Ganesh Himal, and Annapurna range.
The Langtang Lirung 7246m. is the highest peak in this lang tang trekking area as well as other best Himalaya scenery of the Langtang trekking trail.
Langtang Gosaikunda Trek offers the best Himalayan views of Lang tang lirung, Ganesh Himal, Yala peak, Dorje laksa peak, Nayakanga, and Tibetan Himalayan range.

Lang tang Gosaikunda Trek Highlights-

Incredible Mountain views of Langtang Himalayan range, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Yala Peak, Tibetan Himalayan range, Dorje lakpa peak, Holy Gosaikunda Lake as well as Annapurna Himalayan range, Wildlife-Red panda, Himalayan Thar are the main highlights of Langtang Gosaikunda Trek.

People and Culture in this area-
The Langtang trekking areas-people are Ethnic groups of Tamang, Sherpa, Yolmo, and Tibetan (Bhote) and their Tibetan Sherpa culture.

For more details contact us at himalayadarsantrekking@gmail.com

Lang tang Gosaikunda Itinerary

Day 1, Heartily welcome to Kathmandu Airport, Transfer to Hotel, and preparation for trek.
Day 2, Kathmandu to Syabrubensi 1417m by Bus 7/8hr. Stay at the hotel.
Day 3, Trek to Lama Hotel 2481m
Day 4, Trek to Lang tang3420m.
Day 5,Trek to Kyangjeng Gompa 3900m.

Day 6, Acclimatization day climb to Cherku ri 4984m (nice viewpoint)
Day 7, Trek to Lama Hotel
Day 8,Trek to Thulo Syapru
Day 9,Trek to Sing Gompa 3304m
Day 10,Trek to Gosaikunda 4381m.
Day 11, Trek to Ghopte 3408m via Lauribina La pass 4609m
Day 12,Trek to Kutumsang 2469m
Day 13,Trek to Chisa pani 2194m.
Day 14, Trek to Sundarijal 1390m and drive to Kathmandu hotel.
Thank you.


  


Wednesday, March 6, 2013

World Heritage Sites in Nepal

world heritage sites in Nepal
Patan Durbar Square

World Heritage Sites in Nepal

There are two types of world heritage sites in Nepal 
Natural category and cultural category.


The world natural heritage sites of Nepal are:-

Sagarmatha National Park:- Located in Solukhumbu district eastern part of Nepal. This national park is situated at the world's highest altitude too. Mt Everest is situated in this national park. Sagarmatha national park is very popular for adventure trekking, Mountaineering in the world.
Chitwan National Park:- located in the Chitwan district of Nepal's Terai region. The Chitwan national park is very popular for wildlife (Jungle Safari). lots of tourists visit this national park for enjoying the wildlife safari in Nepal. 

The world cultural and historical heritage sites of Nepal are:-

Lumbini - located in Rupandehi district western Terai region. The birthplace of Lord Buddha. This is popular for sightseeing.

The Kathmandu valley, world-historical heritage sites are:-Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Square. located at the valley, popular for sightseeing.

The Hindu temple world heritage sites are:-
world heritage sites in Nepal
Pashupatinath 
Pashupati Nath:- popular for sightseeing, located at Kathmandu in the festival time we can see Hindu culture too.

Change Narayan:- located in Bhaktapur district popular for sightseeing.

Swayambhunath:- (Monkey Temple) is located in Kathmandu Valley. popular for sightseeing. this is the best valley viewpoint. from here we can see Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur Valley.

Boudha Nath:- located at Kathmandu Valley. This is the biggest stupa in the world. During the festival time, we can see Buddhist culture also here. this is popular for sightseeing.




Saturday, February 16, 2013

Everest Region Trekking


Everest region Treks
Mt Everest 8848.86m

Everest Region-

Everest Region Trekking is one of the most popular and recommended trekking regions around the world. Mt Everest 8,848.86m is the highest mountain in the world. It is located eastern part of Nepal in the Solukhumbu district. On the border between Nepal and Tibet. Lots of people have dreamed to visit this area and to see Mt Everest at 8,848m.
Everest Region is one of the best destinations for your trekking adventure. You can enjoy your holiday seeing incredible views of Mt Everest 8,848m, Mt Lhotse 8,516m, Mt Makalu, and Mt Cho Oyu which are more than 8000m high Mountains. Several other beautiful mountain peaks are Mt Aamadablam, Nuptse, Labuche, and Thamserku. Likewise, Kusum Kanguru, Kangtega, Taboche, and Kwongde as well as Pharchemo Peak, Island Peak, Labuche Peak, and Tabuche Peak are very popular for climbing peaks in Everest RegionKhumbu Region is like the garden of Mountain. This is the National Park area.(Sagarmatha National Park) which is listed on world heritage sites.

Everest Region Treks Popular Route are -

1, Everest Base Camp Kalapather trek
2, Gokeyo valley trek/ Gokyo Lake Trek
3, Everest Three Passes Trek. (Renjo la pass, Chola pass, Khong ma la pass)
4, Mera peak Climbing.
5, Jiri to Everest Base Camp  trek
6, Pikey Peak Trekking
7, Salleri to Everest Base Camp Trek
8, Gokyo Cho La Pass Trek
9, Everest Short Trek
And much more trekking, Hiking, Tour, and Peak Climbing in Everest Region Treks

Everest Base Camp Trek Itinerary

Day 1, Heartily welcome in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 2, Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla 2850m, then Trek to Phakding 2652m.
Day 3,Trek to Namche bazar 3456m.
Day 4, Acclimatization day (visit Syangboche, Everest viewpoint)
Day 5,Trek to Tengboche 3865m.
Day 6,Trek to Dingboche 4365m
Day 7, Acclimatization day (Visit to Chhung Valley) 4736m.

Day 8,Trek to Laboche 4930m
Day 9, Trek to Gorekshep 5190m hiking to Everest base camp 5,364m

Day 10, Hiking to Kalapather 5,545m, Trek back to Laroche.
Day 11, Trek back to Tengboche 3865 m.
Day 12,Trek back to Namchebazar 3456m
Day 13,Trek back to Lukla 2850m
Day 14, Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel.
                        
For more details Email himalayadarshantreks@gmail.com

Friday, February 15, 2013

Makalu Region Trekking

Makalu Region Treks
Mount Makalu 8,463m from Makalu base camp

Makalu Region Trekking

Makalu Region is famous trekking and adventure destination in eastern Nepal. Mt Makalu (8,463m) is the fifth-highest mountain in the world and the fourth-highest mountain in Nepal. It is situated in the eastern part of Nepal on the border between Nepal and Tibet. Makalu Region has several other popular  Mountain peaks are Mt Baruntse (7,129m), Mt Chamlang (7,319m), and Mera Peak (6,658m) which are very popular climbing peaks in Nepal. It is situated in Makalu Barun National Park and was established in 1992.


Makalu Region Treks
Tea house at Makalu region treks

Makalu Base Camp Trek Highlights 

  • Beautiful Mountain view of Mt Makalu, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Everest as well as many other beautiful snow-capped mountain peaks.
  •   Makalu Base Camp 4,870m,
  • Adventure high passes 
  • Culture and festival
  • Beautiful Rai and Sherpa villages
  • Flora and Fauna - 25 species of Rhododendron, 48 types of orchids, and 55 types of plants are found in this region.
  • Red pandas, Snow leopards, Himalayan Black bears, Himalayan Thar, and Musk Deer Leopard are among the wildlife found here.

Types of trekking-  

These are difficult trekking routes but are popular day by day. Now, Possible Tea House Trek in Makalu Base Camp.

Popular Trekking Routes in Makalu Region are -

1, Barun Valley Makalu Base Camp Trek
2, Arun Valley Salpa Pass Trek
3, Salpa Pass Mera Trek
4, Mera Peak Climbing

Makalu Base Camp Trek Permit

You have to pay the National Park entrance fee - Per person NR-3000,
You have to pay TIMS Card USD-10

For more details please contact us- himalayadarshantreks@gmail.com

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Himalaya Darshan Treks

Annapurna South & Barha Shikhar

Himalaya Darshan Treks Pvt. Ltd (Travel Company in Nepal)

Himalaya Darshan Treks Pvt. Ltd is a government-registered  Local Travel Company in Nepal. We organize all types of Tourism activities in Nepal, like Trekking in Nepal, Peak climbing, Tour and sightseeing, Wildlife jungle safari, White water river rafting, Paragliding, Village trek/Homestay, student group trekking, Bungee jumping, Helicopter tour in Everest, Lang tang, Annapurna Himalayan region and Muktinath Darshan by Helicopter, Mountain flight and many more. Himalaya Darshan means the Himalayan panorama of Nepal, Beautiful mountain views and so many beautiful sceneries of Nepal. like, Magic landscapes, Mountain views, waterfalls, Forest (Flora and Fauna) People's cast and their unique Culture, Historical places of Nepal, and many more.
You can fully enjoy your holiday in Nepal with Himalaya Darshan Treks Pvt. Ltd.