Some Unique Treasures of Nepal

1, the Highest peak in the World- Mt.Everest 8848m at Solukhumbu in the Everest region. 

2, National park at the highest altitude in the world- Sagarmatha National Park at Solukhumbu in the Everest region. 

3, the Deepest gorge in the world- Dana Gorge in Magdi district at Annapurna region. 

4, the Deepest valley in the world- Arun Valley at Makalu region. 

5, Biggest rhododendron forest in the world- Ghorepani and Tadapani, Annapurna region in Magdi district. 

6, Living goddess in the world- Goddess Kumari, hanuman dhoka durbar square in Kathmandu. 

7, Village at the highest place in the world- Chharka Bhote Dolpo region in Dolpa district. 

8, Lake situated at the highest altitude of the world- Tilicho Lake 5120m in Manang district in Annapurna region. 

9, Highest rice plantation field in the world- Juilo valley 2865m in Jumla district at Dolpo region

10, the Highest fishing destination in the world- Rara Lake 3000m in Mugu district it is a famous trekking route for flora and fauna. 

11, the Deepest lake of Nepal- Sey phoksundo lake in the Dolpo district at Dolpo region. 

9 highest peaks in the world above 8000m in Nepal.

Trekking in Nepal

Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek

Trekking in Nepal

Nepal is the pioneer in world trekking. Nepal is the richest country for natural beauty and cultural heritage. Someplace are listed on the world heritage site. There are two categories of world heritage sites in Nepal. Naturally and Historically. Lots of different popular trekking routes are open in Nepal. There are Normal trekking routes and Adventurer trekking routes. different trekking areas are different viewpoints and different high passes. On the high pass covered by snow but is exciting and fun. so lots of trekkers like to highpass the trekking route. 

Trekkers can enjoy Beautiful mountain views, landscapes, waterfalls, Lakes, National parks, Wildlife, and Conservation area. Likewise, People's lifestyle and living style, their cast and culture, Flora and Fauna, Historical Hindu temple and Buddhist Monasteries, and many more. Nepal has more than 120 ethnic groups and more than 123 spoken languages. Trekking in Nepal is as much a cultural experience as a Himalayan Adventure. Trekking is the main way to really know the people and places of Nepal. 

Nepal's unique Treasure is- Kumari-The Living Goddess. Lumbini-Birth place of Lord Buddha, Mt Everest 8,848.86m-Highest Mountain in the world, Dana Gorge- Deepest Gorge in the world, 

For more information about trekking in Nepal visit our web page www.himalayadarshantreks.com or email at gbkatuwal@gmail.com

Everest Base Camp Kalapathar Trek

Mt Everest from Kalapathar

We just arrived from the Everest Base Camp Kalapathar trek. It is winter in Nepal's cold season. Temperature is -8 to -13 in this area. water was frozen but the weather was very clear so nice. No cloudy beautiful mountain views and very quiet. Our guests from New Zealand are very happy and enjoy this trek. (no more tourists like the main season) In the main season very hard to get a room for a small group and 1/2 people. 

The last year 2012, total-3,6213 tourists are visiting in Everest Region Trek.

Our guest at Kalapathar 4,545m

Our guest at Everest BC

If you have a dream about the Everest base camp trek. We are here to fulfill your dream of Everest Trek Nepal. For more information visit our web page www.himalayadarshantreks.com or Email at  gbkatuwal@gmail.com

View of Island Peak

Mt Everest and Khumbu Glacier

Khumbu Glacier

Merry Christmas

WISHING YOU AND ALL YOUR FAMILY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR-2013

We celebrated the Christmas festival and new year 2010 in Everest Region. 2011 we celebrated in Kathmandu. This year 2013 will be the Everest region trek (on Christmas day I will be at Namche Bazaar) And on New Year's Day (1st of January )I will be at Everest Base Camp 5360m high with my Clients from New Zealand. Thank you

Annapurna circuit treks photos

Some glimpse of Annapurna Circuit Trek

I was Annapurna circuit trek with Germany Guest. Some photographs from this trek 

Annapurna South and Hiuchuli

Annapurna South, Annapurna I and Hiunchuli

Thorong peak

Way to Thorong la pass

Thorong high camp

Thorong High Camp Hotel

Upper Pisang Monastery

Monastery of Upper Pisang

Kagbeni village

Kagbeni Village

Manang village

Manang Village

Photo near Thorong high camp

Near Thorong High Camp

Manaslu Circuit Trek

Beautiful view from Sama Gaun

The Manaslu Circuit Trek is a popular trekking route in Nepal. Before, it was only possible to camp trek. now we can do a tea-house trek (lodge trek) the Manaslu trek is in the Gorkha district western part of Nepal. The Manaslu circuit trek is also like another trek in Nepal. From this trekking route, you can see many different cast and their culture including Hindu and Buddhist culture. 

You can enjoy many beautiful mountain views including Mt Manaslu 8163m high, flora and fauna, people's lifestyle and living style, and a popular day trip to visit Birendra Lake, Manaslu base camp, you can hike to the Tibet border from Samdo. The trek is much easier than it used to be with greatly improved trails along the Budhi Gandaki river gorge. The route's lowest altitude is 600m and the highest altitude is 5142m (Larkya la ) it is the highest pass in Manaslu Circuit Trek. 

Permit and prepare for this trek:-

Manaslu Circuit Trek

The Manaslu trek is a restricted area so you need a special permit and you have to pay the Manaslu conservation area entrance permit fee and the Annapurna conservation area entrance permit fee. and for a special permit need to group (2 and more than 2 peoples group), You have to prepare for this trek like another trek. eg-your must need things like warm clothes, trekking shoes, a headlight, a water bottle, etc. 

When:- Autumn- September to November and Spring- March to May. 

How to get there:- By driving- from Kathmandu to Soti Khola. 

Get out:-Finally take a Bus /jeep from Tilche to Dharapani to Kathmandu/Pokhara. If you have enough time, you can continue your journey to the Annapurna circuit trek from Dharapani.  Then you can fly Or drive from Jomsom to Pokhara.

For more details:- please contact gbkatuwal@gmail.com

1, Tsum Valley Trek. Tea house trek.

It 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 Sringi Himal to the north. It has been recently opened for trekkers. crossing through the beautiful village in the heart of the cultural and traditional hub, where you can find the real and true image of ancient habitants still untouched by another world. this trek requires more than two weeks and a fully tented (camping) trek as there are no Tea house facilities. 

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, Himalchuli, Manaslu, Annapurna, Buddha Himal, and much more. this trekking route is located out of tourist traffic thus, having no tea house facilities.it is also a fully Camping trek. 

How to get there:- We can get there by Bus and Jeep from Kathmandu to Arughat via Gorkha bazaar. And Pokhara to Arughat then we can start the trek. 

For itinerary and for more information Contact Us:-gbkatuwal@gmail.com

Upper Dolpo Trek (Aug/Sep-2012)

Shey Gumba Upper Dolpa

Dolpo is situated in the mid-western part of Nepal. Dolpo is also a popular trekking route. I was Dolpo trek in this Aug/Sep. It is my third time visiting Dolpo. And the first time in Shey Gompa (upper Dolpo) with Austrian people, Documentary making group. This time big chance to see the 66 Shey- festival. This festival comes every 12 years. It is a really historical festival.

       Shey Gumba             

Cutting Documentary at Upper Dolpa

Local Festival at Dolpa

There are more than 5 thousand people at the festival, and people come from different District-different part parts of Dolpo, Mustang, Jumla, Jajarkot, and Rukum districts. Many trekkers are there. On the full moon day, people are rounding the big area about 12hr hard walking with a 5,345m high pass(Chorten Cora)for best wishes to family and for good luck.

people stay 5 to 6 nights in the Gumpa area very hard. there are around a thousand tents.

Dolpo area is very famous for Tibetan culture and Tibetan scenery. Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo are the Deseret area of Nepal. we can enjoy with-Natural beauty of Phoksthe undo Lake, and Kanjiroba Himal is the highest mountain in this area.

                   If you are interested to visit this trek and need more information about the Dolpo Region. Feel free to contact-gbkatuwal@gmail.com