Annapurna base camp trek is an amazing walk through diverse landscape and culture complete with rich mountain vistas, terraced fields, quaint Gurung villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna. Mt. Annapurna (8091m) of Nepal is the 10th highest mountain in the world and the journey to its base camp, which is at 4130m/13549ft height, is one of the most popular walks on earth. Moreover, we reach our destination via Mt. Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) which is revered by the Nepalese for its unique beauty. Furthermore, thanks to the well groomed itinerary of the Annapurna Base Camp trekking package, it is a popular choice among diverse outdoor enthusiasts, from a solo female traveler to hikers travelling in groups to Nepal. It is regarded probably one the best legendary and classical treks in the world which offers majestic mountain View, give opportunity to experience the typical Nepali village, local people and their way of living traditional life in Himalaya of Nepal. The Annapurna Base Camp route goes passing through spectacular and tranquil landscapes, charming Gurung and Magar villages, lush green Rhododendron, bamboo and alpine forests to the trip’s last and final destination, Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4130m (13546ft. the trek offers a beauty of mother nature at its real best.
Annapurna Base Camp Treksis situated along the foothills of the great Himalayan range in the northern part of Nepal. It constitutes some of the highest mountain peaks in the world. It offers prospective tourists and visitors with majestic views of the snow-clad mountains and the other good thing about the trek is that there are no worries of high-altitude sickness unlike in some other Himalayan trekking routes. The trail is equally a delight for natural experiences. It is one of the most popular and most fascinating treks in the world located in Annapurna area. The fabulous mountain scenery & the rich cultural diversity traverses across a wide spectrum of lush rural farmlands and pretty villages where we see the local women folk humming romantic tunes while on their daily chores & cows with vermilion splattered foreheads that seem to be smiling at you in a hearty welcome to their home turf; the trail heads towards a deep gorge that slices between 2 peaks – Mt. Hiunchuli and the famous sacred Machhapuchhare peak [fishtail] as we head through dense bamboo and rhododendron forest by the narrow Modi Khola [river] valley & the landscapes we witness on the way warm our beating heart. To experience the most adventurous trekking in the lap of amazing Himalayas, Annapurna base camp trek is truly a worthy and lifetime achievement trekking in Himalayas of Nepal.
Mustang also known as former kingdom of Lo is a remote and isolated region of the Nepalese Himalayas. Trekking in Mustang region is amazing experience which takes the trekker to majestic scenery of high mountains like Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. Mustang valley trek is an easy trek that goes along the bank of the deepest George in the world, the Kali Gandaki River and takes you to Lo-Manthang, vast spaces of Kagbeni, sprawling ridge and high mountains which provides you mind blowing unexplainable experience in the Himalayas. The trekkers will encounter the unique and majestic picturesque villages, landscapes, ancient sky caves and monasteries along with wide range of culture, tradition, lifestyle and heritages that remain unchanged for the centuries to present time.
Life in Mustang revolves around the tourism, animal husbandry, agriculture and trade. Mustang is a perfect trekking destination for the trekkers who enjoy natural beauties, wish to explore themselves with world-high mountains and love experiencing the diverse culture and lifestyle. The trekkers also get opportunity to explore the hidden kingdom, Lo-Manthang, upper Mustang comprising the northern two-thirds of mustang district of Dhaulagiri zone of Nepal and lower Mustang– Jomsom valley comprising southern third of the district called Thak, popularly known as homeland of Thakali who speaks Thakali languages and have combined culture of Tibetan and Nepalese elements. Apart all, the route trek entails travelling across desert like landscapes, barren ridges, deep canyons, eroded cliffs, pasture lands and moraine valleys.
Mustang valley trek is truly one of the most fascinating and rewarding experience in Nepal. The trekkers will get an opportunity to experience the close view of primitive society that has remained unaffected and unchanged by modernization for centuries. To experience the multicultural and panorama of spectacular high mountains, different lifestyle and amazing view of natural beauty, Mustang valley trek is worth and must recommended trek of Himalayas in Nepal.
Everest base camp trek is one of the most adventurous and famous challenging trek in Khumbu, Nepal. The Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists. It is famous for amazing and eye-catching mountain peaks and its friendly inhabitants; the Sherpa’s. They are polite and loyal and the good is that most of the Sherpa below 50 years age understands good English and even speak fluently. It is one of the most popular trekking routes in Himalayas and every year visited by thousands of trekkers and tourists. Trekkers usually fly from Kathmandu to Lukla airport in order to save time energy. Trekking to Lukla is possible. There are no roads from Kathmandu to Lukla and as a result, the only method of transporting large and heavy goods is by plane. It was once recorded that, more than 40 thousands tourists and visitors trek from lukla airport to Everest base camp in a year. The trek apart exploring the Everest, offers you huge opportunity to the splendid picturesque of the mountains above 8k meters like Nuptse, Lothse, Makalu, Choyu, etc. You can experience the wide range of beauties of nature and pearl like shining mountains which will steal your words to admire and praise the destiny.
The climbers (trekkers) from Lukla they trek upward to Sherpa capital Namche Bazaar (3440metres) following the Dudh Koshi River. To reach the village, which is the central hub of area it takes about two days, usually at here trekkers allow a day rest for acclimatization. Before another rest for acclimatization they then travel another two days to Dingboche (4260metres). Another two days take them reach to Everest Base Camp through Gorakshep, the flat field below Kalapatthar (5545 meters). During the trek you will get opportunity to feel the wide ranges of new experiences.
You will also get an opportunity to visit UNESCO listed world heritage site i.e. Sagarmatha National Park. The overwhelming and warm hearted hospitality of Sherpa’s reflecting their own tradition, rites and rituals and lifestyle will surely feel and experience you as like never before. Apart these, the eyes-tickling and breathtaking view of natural beauty, wide variety of flora and fauna will feel you like surrounded by natural resources in the lap of Himalayas. This may be plus-point and beneficial to nature admirers and lovers. Apart all these, you need to follow the following instructions before trekking Everest Base Camp. Some of them are as listed below;
. You must be physically fit and healthy: If you are planning to trek Everest Base Camp, the most important factor is good health. If you have any kind of disease or you are heart patient then you mustn’t think of trekking because as you have to climb high and have to walk more you may get life threatening problem. So better avoid it and instead enjoy the lower camp up to your ease.
. When to go: The best season for trekking are dry and warm seasons, March-June and September-November. During these times the climate and temperature is suitable and clear for better experience.
. Necessary Gears and Essentials: The main required essential gears are comfortable hiking boots, sleeping bags, and few changes of clothes for changeable temperatures. For cold weather, hiking pants, thermals, gloves, a warm inner jacket and a windproof / waterproof jacket are essential. Likewise, some other necessary equipment is hiking stick, waterproof cases, bandages, a headlamps, water purification supplies and cameras.
. Experiences: For trekking peaks, summiting and climbing a mountain of 5,650-6,500meters, it is important to have some climbing experience. Few experiences and habituate of climbing is necessary for those high altitudes trekking.
.Suppliers: To make your trekking easier, carry only what you needed. Left the unnecessary heavy luggage’s to avoid difficulties. Make sure you are carrying the required supplements required for you only.
. Required permits: You will face several police checkpoints; park officers can check your permit at any time. So get sure you carry all your necessary documents and required permits to avoid disturbance and trouble and never try to discuss with them.
. Trekking guides: As you are going to experience all these for the first time, you need qualified and experienced climbing guides for trekking to insure better experience. So whatever you tend to do first consult and follow your climbing guide instructions.
. Responsible Trekking: You must follow all the instructions carefully. You should maintain well discipline in team for better cooperation. Don’t throw the waste materials haphazardly.
. Be Vegetarian: As because of no-killing policy in Sagarmatha National Park, you won’t get fresh non-veg. food items, if you do get it might be days junk and older. So for stable, safe and good health, eat the local vegetarian foods (rice with paddy soup) which are high source of protein and energy. As they local have a saying; ‘Daal Vaat Power, remain 24 hour’’.
All apart is that after proper management you will experience and feel the best and memorable trek ever. The mighty high and shining mountains assure you feel what the world is apart crowd and populated urbanization. The peace and pleasure around the surrounding make you feel like the presence of heaven. The magnificent aids and attempts by you during your trek and trip remain as your historical, Cherish able and memorable moments of life. Once a born, you will feel as if like your eyes have tackled all the beauty of nature and localities which make you relay, cherish and enjoy with your adventurous memorable moments. The awesome land of snow peaks, Sherpa’s and their cooperative and friendly behavior, yaks and yetis, monasteries and mantras and many more will make you feel and assure your trek worth recommendable and admirable.
