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Saturday, June 1, 2013

Helambu Aama Yangri Trek 8 Days

Helambu Aama Yangri Trek
Mountain view from Helambu Trek
The Helambu Aama Yangri is a popular tourism destination for domestic and international tourists. It lies in the east-northern part of Kathmandu Valley in the Sindhupalchok district. which district is famous for another short trek. Like, as Helambu Valley Trek, Panch Pokhari (5 lakes)Trek, Bhairab Kunda Trek etc. The Helambu Trek is the nearest trekking route from Kathmandu Valley. You can do this trek for about 8 to 10 days. 

It is a very popular trekking route. Thousands of tourists visit this place due to the warm hospitality of the Sherpa and Yolmo people and their own culture. Buddhist stupa and natural beauties of the area. This is a full Tea house trek (Lodge trek)with good accommodations and good food of your choice. In this area, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of mountains like Mt Dorje Lakpa Peak Mt Gauri Shankar, Mt.Ganesh Himal, Mt.Jugal Himal, Mt.Yangri, and many more peaks covered by snow. 

Main Attraction in this Trek:- 

Beautiful mountain views, the Helmo community, and culture, The ethnic group are Tamang Sherpa, Helmo and their own traditional dress, Culture and festival, a Buddhist stupa, Landscape, Flora, and fauna. People and their culture:- In this region mainly the people are Sherpa, Tamang, and Helmo. It is important for beautiful YOLO culture. It is the best destination for cultural heritage. 

How to get there:- 
Have to short drive from your hotel in Kathmandu to Sundarijal then you can start your trek. the trek ending point will be Melamchi Bazar then bribes to Kathmandu about 5hr. 

For more details contact gbkatuwal@gmail.com.

Friday, May 17, 2013

Pikey Cultural Trek (Lower Solukhumbu Treks)

Ratnagey Danda (view tower) It is the best tourist destination in the Lower part of Solukhumbu. From this viewpoint, we can see the Himalayan panorama including Mt Everest and many other beautiful mountains.
Pikey Cultural Trek
The Pikey Peak 4065m is the tallest hill of Lower Solukhumbu. It lies in the Solukhumbu district and Sagarmatha zone. It is a very popular trekking destination in Lower Solukhumbu. From Pikey Peak, you can see most of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks including 5 peaks more than 8000m high. They are:- Mt Everest, Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Makalu, Mt Lhotse, Mt Annapurna and other many beautiful Himalayan peaks like Ama Dablam, Lhotse Shar, Nuptse, Number Himal, Thamserku, Mera peak (famous climbing peak)Shisapangma, etc. pikey peak is the best place for sunrise and sunset views during the good weather. 

Pikey Cultural Trek Attractions  

Beautiful Himalayan panorama is including 5peaks more than 8000m high. Flora and Fauna, the local people, their religions, their culture, and festival. People of Ethnic groups mainly Sherpa, Khaling rai, and Magar live in this region. Salleri district headquarter, Monastery (Gompa) Thuptenchholing monastery. 
Note:-From this trek you can continue to other popular trekking destinations of Solu Dudhkunda 4560m cultural trail. DudhKunda Cultural Trail. 

DudhKunda Lake 4560m is a holy mountain lake in the lap of Mt.Number. The trail combined provides one with a close encounter with the unique Khaling rai of this area. Dudh Kunda (lake of milk) is said to be a sacred lake and is revered by the local people. It is believed that taking deep in its holy waters will fulfill one's wishes. during full moon nights in August, a week-long celebration is held here by pilgrims and witch doctors (Jhakris). 

How to get there 
We can get there by Flight. Kathmandu to Phaplu then we can start the trek. We can get there by Bus too. Kathmandu to Jiri/ Bhandar trek to Chaulakharka Nagaur leads to the Pikey Peak area. 

For more details and for an Itinerary contact at:-gbkatuwal@gmail.com

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Phoksundo Lake Trek 10 days


Phoksundo Lake Trek

The Shey Phoksundo Lake is the deepest in Nepal. It lies in the western part of Nepal in the Dolpa district and Karnali Zone. Dolpa district is the largest district in Nepal. The Shey phoksundo lake is the sey phoksundo national park area. If you like to visit the Dolpa trek but don't have enough time for the upper Dolpo trek and lower Dolpo Numa la Pass and Baga la Pass (high passes. you can visit the dopa shey phoksundo lake trek for 8 to 10 days. you can fully enjoy this short trek. 

The people in this area are Ethnic groups they have beautiful Bonpo culture and Bonpo religions. they have their own culture too. you can enjoy Flora and fauna, Landscape, Snow-capped mountain, Beautiful phoksundo lake, Waterfall, Green pine forest, etc. How to get there:- we can get there by Flight, Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Juphal (Dolpa) 

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

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Memory of Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal

Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal
Mt.Kanchenjunga 8586m and Yallung Kang 8505m, Breathtaking view from Kanchenjunga North Base Camp
Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal

Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trekking

Kanchenjunga Trek Nepal

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Lower Solukhumbu Treks

Lower Solukhumbu Trek

The Lower Solukhumbu Trek is a very popular trekking trail in Nepal and is famous day by day. It is a newly opened tourism destination. located in the eastern part of Nepal at Solukhumbu district. Solukhumbu district is very popular as the best tourism destination in the world. 

The world's highest peak Mt Everest also situated in this district. Lower Solukhumbu is the southern part of the popular Everest region trek. The lower Solukhumbu trek has popular tourist and nontourist areas for trekking and tours. Most trekking trails in this region are possible to do Tea House trek with limited facilities like a homestay. The lower Solukhumbu trek is away from trekkers crowded and peaceful. 

The Monastery, Gompa, a popular Hindu temple (Halesi Mahadev) is popular with both Hindus and Buddhists. Beautiful forest including rhododendron, Wildlife, different views of the landscape, Beautiful views of Number Himal from Salleri (Salleri is the headquarter of Solu-Khumbu district) popular view point-like, Dharma hill, Suke danda, Ghyangkharka (from where we can see eastern and central Himalayan range including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga which are more than 8000m high mountain and other beautiful mountain peaks. 

Lower Solu Khumbu is home to people of Ethnic groups of Rai, Magar, Tamang, Sherpa, and another different castes with their unique cultures. the magic views of the landscape, nice walking in the forest, and viewing different wildlife. Shalpa la Pass, Shalpa Lake, and Pokali waterfall are the main highlights of this trek.
Lower Solukhumbu Trek
We can start and end this trek in many different places like Khotang, Bhojpur, Okhaldhunga, and Sangkhuwasava districts. The main festival is Dashain, Tihar, Losar, etc.
How to get there:- There are many different ways to get there depending on your interest. you can get there by Bus and by Flight. Kathmandu to Phaplu, Kathmandu to Lamidada, and Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. For booking the Trip Itinerary and more details contact:- gbkatuwal@gmail.com 

Halesi Mahadev Cave Lower Solukhumbu Trek

Sunday, March 31, 2013

Jumla RaRa Lake Circuit Trek

Jumla Rara Circuit Trek

Rara Lake is the largest lake in Nepal. It lies in the far western part of Nepal in Mugu district, Karnali zone. Rara Lake is popular for its own natural beauty and the Beautiful forest around the lake. we can see from there nice Landscape, Mountain views. you can enjoy boating on the lake. you can see lots of fish in the lake with clean water. the altitude is 3065m high.it is the RaRa national park area. Danphe Lekh, Sinja Khola, Bumra, Gurchi Lenga pass, Jhari, Gumgadhi, Rara Lake, Flora, and Fauna are the main high light in this trek. 

People and Culture:- The Rara circuit trekking areas people are from Many different Caste, Religion, and Cultures. Mainly people are Thakuri (the king cast) 

How to get there:- We can get there by Plane-Scheduled flights to Jumla 2335m from Pokhara and Nepalgunj. Possible to trek by walking to Jumla from Surkhet to the south, where there is a Road. Thank you. For more details visit our web page www.himalayadarshantreks.com

Jumla RaRa Lake Trek

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Upper Dolpo Trek 22 days

Upper Dolpo Trek

Upper Dolpo Trek

Upper Dolpo Trek is a very famous remote area trekking in western Nepal. Dunai is the headquarters of the Dolpa district. It lies on the Thuli Bheri Riverside. Upper Dolpo Trek is situated in Shey phoksundo national park area. It is a 22 to 25 days trek from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. The upper Dolpo region is a restricted area so you need a special permit to visit the upper Dolpa trek, You have to pay per person USD 500 (for 10 days) to the Nepal government. Dunai is the gateway to Dolpo Trek. 

Upper Dolpo: is very popular for its historical cultural and natural heritage. upper dopa and Upper Mustang is the desert area of Nepal. It is popular for its great mountain views, Shey phksundo Lake, The Flora Juniper plants, the pine forest in the lower part of Dolpa, very expensive herbs, Yarshagumba, and other many different herbs. 

The Fauna: Mainly Snow leopards, Blue sheep, and other wildlife are found in this region. If you are interested in knowing about Tibetan culture, Religion, Historical Monasteries, and Tibetan scenery, Dopa is the best destination for you. 

The main attraction in Upper Dolpo Trek:- Very old settlements, Shey Gumpa, Very old and historical Monasteries, Bnpo culture, Bnpo religion, Beautiful mountain views, High passes (more than 5000m high pass), the holy Crystal mountain, wildlife mainly snow leopard and many more.

People and Culture:- The upper dolpa is home to the mainly Tibetan Bhotiyas and Sherpas people with pre-Buddhist religion Bon Po religion and Bon Po Culture. That disappeared from Tibet in the 9th century. 

When to visit:- You can visit the upper Dolpo region from April to September through the Monsoon month in the summer season. 
How to get there:- we can get there by flight (Kathmandu to Nepalgunj to Juphal(Dolpa) and Back to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu. 

For booking your trek, Guide and for more information about the Dolpo region contact gbkatuwl@gmil.com

Note:-About About The trekking route, Day, Trekking starting point, and ending point will depend on your interest and your holiday time in Nepal.