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

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Upper Mustang Lo-manthang Trek

The Upper Mustang is a very famous and popular trekking area in Nepal located in the north mid-western part of Nepal in the Mustang district in the Annapurna conservation area. Mustang is beyond the Himalayan range. There are two parts of Mustang:-Upper Mustang and Lower Mustang. The lower Mustang. The lower parts are very popular tourist destinations:- Jomsom, Kagbeni, and Muktinath. 

Muktinath is very famous for its Hindu temples and Buddhist monasteries and breathtaking mountain views. Lots of domestic and international tourists are visiting this area every year. Muktinath is a holy temple. It is situated 3847m high. before people had to walk from Beni Baglung to Jomsom Muktinath for about 4 to 6 days. But now people can visit by Bus (jeep) to Jomsom and Muktinath. 

From this area, you can see- Mt Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and other beautiful mountain views, people's cast and culture, and many more.

The Upper Mustang Lo-man thang area is the richest area for religion and culture. Popular for domestic and international tourists. The main attractions in this area are:- Seven hundred years old royal palace (Mustang Durbar), Very old and historical monasteries (Gompas), More than four hundred caves, purely Tibetan culture, Magic landscape, Beautiful mountain views of Mt Dhaulagiri and Nilgiri Himalayan rang, Upper mustang is the desert area of Nepal and it is a very famous trekking destination in Nepal. It is only opened in 1992 for trekkers to visit the upper Mustang area. 

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Kanchenjunga Region Trek

Kanchenjunga Region is a popular trekking destination in Nepal. Mt Kanchenjunga is Nepal's second and world's third-highest mountain. it is situated in Taplejung district, far east northern parts of Nepal. The Kanchenjunga is the boundary of   India and Tibet with Nepal. It is the Kanchenjunga conservation area. KCA is the only protected area of Nepal managed by local communities. This area covers more than 56 percent of the total area of the Taplejung district with 2035 square kilometers. Kanchenjunga area is very famous for-Beautiful mountain views including Mt Kanchenjunga, Mt Makalu, Mt Janu, and lots of other beautiful mountain views. 

Flora and Fauna of this area:- 

Great view of Mt Kanchenjunga & Yalung Kang

Lots of different types of trees, plants, herbs, and rhododendron. 22 species of mammals;- Snow leopard, Red panda, Grey wolf, Himalayan black bear, Big group of blue sheep and Langur, and many more 

People and culture:-

There are mainly Hindu and Buddhist religious people. Mainly Foley and Ghunsa people are originally from Tibet and they have Tibetan culture. those village's villages people supply their needed things from Tibet. The folly small  Tibetan refuse village. For the villagers Drinking water, Health clinics, schools, and their own house roofs are also managed by the Tibetan government. 

For this district people got big help from Kanchenjunga School Project. This project help this area's people before long years about 25 years. For Health, Education, construction, and many more. Ghunsa and folly have Hydro-power electricity. the winter season is very hard to live people by heavy snow and very cold weather. You can enjoy visiting Kanchenjunga Region with beautiful mountain views, flora and fauna, people's living style and lifestyles different cast, and their culture. 

Popular trekking routes:- 

1, Kanchenjunga North Base Camp Trek- Taplejung, Suketar, Lelep, Ghunsa, Khambachen, Lhonak and Kanchenjunga North Base Camp(Pangpema 5,140m) 

2, Kanchenjunga South Base Camp Trek- Suketar, Yamphuding, Cheiram, Ramche and  Kanchenjunga south Base Camp (Okhatang 4,810m)

3, Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek- South Base Camp, Miring la pass, Selele pass,  Ghunsa Village, Lonak, Pangpema(North Base Camp). 

4, Nagola Pass Olangchung Gola Trek- Ghunsa, Nangola pass, Olangchung gola, Yangma , Lelep, Taplejung.

5, Topkegola to Olangchung Gola Trek- Tokpe gola,  Sodu pokhari and Olangchung gola trek.

6, Milke Danda Trek- 

How to get there:- 

There are two ways:-

1, By Flight:- Flight from Kathmandu to Bhadrapur then drive to Taplejung. Or a direct flight from Kathmandu to Suketar airport after that start walking/trekking. 

2, By Bus:- From Kathmandu to Ilam by Bus then the next day from Ilam to Taplejung by Bus/Jeep (2 days drive) Or From Kathmandu to Hile Basantapur by Bus then start walking/Trekking. 

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Langtang Gosaikunda Trek

Stupa near Kyanjin Langtang valley trek

Langtang Valley Trek is the third most popular trekking area in Nepal. This area is the nearest trekking and tour destination from Kathmandu. it is the northern part of Kathmandu. Langtang Gosaikunda Trek is very another beautiful trekking destination in this region. The Gosainkunda Lake is a holy pilgrimage site. 

While Langtang is an alpine valley nestled in the Himalayas. And both are the site of Langtang National Park in this region you can enjoy flora and fauna, different cast and their culture. The Langtang area people are- Tamang, Sherpa, and Helmo with their unique culture. From that region, you can see beautiful Mountain views of Langtang Himal, Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, Yala Peak, Tsergo Ri, and many other beautiful mountains.

The Lauribina La Pass

Lauribina La Pass 4,610m

The Pass is a 4,610m high pass with excellent mountain views of Gosaikunda Lake. There are famous lakes in the Gosaikunda area such as Saraswati Kunda, Bhairab Kunda, Sourya Kunda, and Ganesh Kunda all are very famous for Hindu pilgrimage. lots of Nepali and Indian people visit the Gosaikunda lake for Bathing in the lake and praying the God Shiva. The lake has its own religious history. Every August there is one special day, at that day the people pray the God Shiv. that is a special day for all Hindu people.

How to get there:- From Kathmandu, you can drive by bus for about 6 to 8hr to Dhunche or Syaprubesi. From that point, you can start trekking. Further details Contact:- gbkatuwal@gmail.com

Tour and Sightseeing in Nepal

1, Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing:- 

Hanuman dhoka Durbar square(Basantapur) 

Pashupatinath Temple

Monkey temple(Syombu Nath)

Basantapur Durbar Square

Buddha Park Swoyambhunath

Boudhnath Stupa (Boudha Stupa is one of the largest and most significant Buddhist monuments in the world). 

Bhaktapur durbar square, Patan durbar square

2, Pokhara:- -Fewa Lake -International mountain museum -View of Annapurna range. -Peace stupa -David Fall -Mahendra cave -Paragliding from Sarankot The starting point for a dozen more treks through the mountains of the Annapurna range. 

 3, Lumbini:- The birthplace of Lord Buddha. 

 4, Nagarkot:- Best for Sunrise view and Stunning mountain view including Mt Everest 8,848.86m

5, Chitwan national park:- This national park was granted the sale of a world heritage site in 1984. It is popular for its natural beauty with different activities:- Jungle safari, Elephant ride, Jungle drive, Tharu cultural Show, and many more 

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