Treks Planner Nepal, Author at NEPAL TREKKING AND TRAVEL BLOG

November 8, 2017May 16, 2018

Annapurna base camp trek difficulty

Annapurna base camp trek is a moderate type of trek that is relatively easy even for unseasoned trekkers. It is an amazing walk through the diverse landscapes and unique culture complete with rich mountain panorama, terrace fields, local Gurung villages and a wide variety of flora and fauna. The trek takes you to the feet of wonderful Annapurna Mountain. Annapurna Base Camp (4,310m) lies on the Annapurna Region in the North West of Nepal. Annapurna base camp trek is most popular trekking destinations in Nepal, here you can ensure full adventure without technical ascend to the Himalayan region. Known for its diversified trekking trails consisting of both greens from the grassland and vegetation to whites from the Himalayan massifs, Annapurna is visited by hundreds of trekkers every year. Some cherish it for its diverse beauty while some cherish it for the warm hearted and welcoming locals. The trek starts from Nayapul to Tikhedhunga at the hilly topography. You need to cross 3200 steeps on the way to Ghorepani Poon hill these steps will test your ability of this trek. Next you will cross several villages to reach high elevation, The two days trek in the high altitude will be a bit difficulties for trekkers but majestic vista of this region will not even give you time to think about difficulties.

Considering Annapurna base camp difficulty level, it is regarded as an easy trek. Since Annapurna Base Camp Trek doesn’t demand any advanced physical fitness level, normal person with a good health condition can go for this trek. Trekkers still need to work on taking precautions, being aware of the current situation and be prepared for the trek. In fact this trek is not a difficulty trek. It is accessible to all age groups even for children and older people. Annapurna trekking is famous for a closer view of high Himalayas above 7000meters.This trek is absolutely magnificent and quite easy in terms of the altitude but constant up and down in the Himalaya might be a challenge.

Annapurna base camp trek provides you the 360 degree panorama of snowy mountains and Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) Base Camp which is an extra bonus for this trek. This trek is one of the comfortable destinations for travelers. This moderate trek sometime becomes strenuous for those who are not healthy and physically fit. Average amount of fitness and prior walking practice is needed to take full advantage of the trek. You can get local accommodations every few hours of hike, here you can take rest, and you can sleep if you are tired of walking. It takes about 5-6 hours of walking per day. However, the altitude climb is gradual and the height of the base camp of Annapurna is only 4,130 meters that allows a fairly easy acclimatization. The trek may be tiring but it’s a worthwhile experience. Just be slow and steady. One must have to be aware of altitude sickness which may arrive at a certain altitude. Some people often experiences headaches and nausea, the Sherpa’s are available with you to help you out and guide you towards uphill over 3000 meters. Annapurna base camp trek is the perfect and amazing destination to experience the low risk but a life changing adventure with full of unexplainable accomplishments.

October 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Cholatse peak climbing

Cholatse better known as Jobo Lhaptshan is regarded as one of the most popular and hardest peak climbing than many other mountain peaks in Khumbu region of Nepalese Himalaya. Situated at the modest height of 6440meters on the shining, gloomy, narrow and ice ridges separating the Gokyo and Khumbu valleys is connected to Taboche (6,501m) by a long ridge and east face consists of Chola glacier. It rises from north of Taboche and south of 5420meters Chola pass which is used by Sherpa’s and trekkers to trek between the Gokyo and Khumbu valleys. The North and East faces of Cholatse can be seen from Dughla, on the trail to Mt. Everest base camp. According to Tibetan ‘Cho’ is Lake, ‘La’ is Pass and ‘Tse’ is peak so Cholatse means exactly ‘Lake Pass Peak’. Cholatse peak climbing starts though a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla airport, one of the most popular aerodrome in the world and then all the way to Gokyo. The south and north face were first successfully scaled in 1982 and 1984 respectively by group trekkers and first solo ascent was accomplished on April 15,2005 by Ueli Steck via the North face side. As peak is hard to climb compared to other trekking peaks and higher mountains, not many climbers have succeeded to climb this peak. The south west ridge is considered to be the easiest route to summit Cholatse peak. If you have mountain trekking, ice, rock climbing skills and physically fit and strong then this trek is recommended for you to witness the majestic adventurous trek. The peak provides you with entire mountainous and overwhelming panorama of Himalaya.

The trail offers magnificent landscapes and amazing views of Khumbu region, splendid view of Mt. Everest, Nuptse, and Lhotse and many more other peaks and lusty view of natural resources. Climbing begins right from Gokyo Ri for much needed acclimatization and then trekking continues to Cholatse base camp and returning from Photse all the way down to Namche with full of energy and accomplishments, the trek concludes at Lukla for final departures to Kathmandu. If you are planning and dreaming of dare adventurous trek in Himalaya then Cholatse peak climbing definitely would be one of them providing you with all the mighty view and unexplainable experience in Himalayas of Nepal.

October 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Dhampus peak climbing

Dhampus peak one of the easier and adventurous trekking peak in Nepal also known as Thapa peak lies in between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain massif. The massive and phenomenal altitude differences between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges make Dhampus peak open spot to observe and witness the landscape trekking and sight vista. It is easy, less technical and suitable for physically fit and climbers seeking to gain and enjoy adventurous trek along with exciting trail of Dhaulagiri circuit. Dhampus peak climbing would always be full of adventure and entertainment as the trekking goes all the way through dense forest and human civilization of highly diversified cultures and pleasant Gurung village. Situated at the modest height of 6012meters, one can witness the huge mountain ranges in the world with continuous heights above 7000meters and 8000meters like Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Machhapuchhare, and Mt. Nilgiri, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri and Tilicho peak. After reaching the summit one can experience the beauty and enormous view of more than thirty various peaks between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range with the close and majestic view of Tukuche and Dhaulagiri.

Likewise, with amazing trekking experience the itinerary includes the passing of two adventurous snow covered passes, the French Pass (5360m) and Dhampus Pass at (5200m). The summit also provides panoramic views of surrounding peaks and mesmerizing view of whole upper Kali Gandaki. The trek starts from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The Dhampus peak can be summit either by short route via Jomsom or following entire Dhaulagiri circuit trek. The trek follows wide range of traditional villages, rhododendron forests and numerous passes with overwhelming views of Himalayas. With proper acclimatization at base camp leading through paved slope and snow crest to conquer Dhampus peak, all this make you feel and witness the majestic view and adventurous experience in high Himalayas. The itinerary on returning back to Jomsom via Yak Kharka and fly to Pokhara ends with amazing and unexplainable trekking experience in Himalayas.

October 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Trekking and Visiting Nepal during Dashain festival Season

Nepal is a small geographically beautiful country and is world in itself and popular not only for worlds highest trekking peaks but also for its unique ethnics groups, diverse culture and tradition and wide variety of unique festivals. The great and majestic Himalayas, unique culture, tradition and religious festivals and various cast and creed people having unity in diversity had made Nepal known all across the world. There are more than 40 festivals celebrated in Nepal every year. The best about the festivals in Nepal is that all the festivals are celebrated with same enthusiasm and in large numbers as Nepal is multilingual, multicultural and multi-religious country having unity in diversity. Celebrating festivals unite all the diverse cultural background together. Although most of the festivals are religious some have historical significance. Among multifarious unique festivals each having its own identifications, Dashain is one of them better known as Vijaya Dashami is greatest auspicious and longest National festival of Nepal which is usually celebrated during the month of Kartik (late September to early October). Trekking in Nepal during this festival season offers extra advantage to experience and explore the culture, tradition, religious festivals and historical sites.

Dashain is the longest and most auspicious festival in the Nepali Bikram Sambat calendar celebrated by Nepalese people along with their Diasporas throughout the globe. Across the kingdom of Nepal the goddess Durga in all her demonstration are worshipped with manifold pujas, ample offerings, worships and thousands of animal sacrifice for the ceremonial sacred bathing, thus soaking the goddess for days in blood. Goddess Durga Bhawani is highly worshipped during this festival and is believed to be the source of all kind of vital power and strength. In the silver age lord Ram had worshipped to goddess mother Bhagawati Durga to receive power to kill the animosity fiend Ravan. Lastly the goddess mother was pleased by his devotion and he was graced with power to kill the abhorrence demon. Then all the people of earth were relived from his frightening.

People all around the world unite and get together to celebrate the holy festival. All the family members, relatives and friends get together during this festival time. And more noticing, this festival is the unity days to forget all kinds of enmity and unite together in the easy to get along with or like-minded friendships for days to come. The mythological scriptures say more; if he/she is a true Hindu he/she follows this sermon and the lord offers him/her a good blessing’. The festival is ten day long and the important days are the very first day called as Ghatasthapana, the seventh day called as Fulpati followed by Maha Asthami on eight day, Maha Nawami on ninth and on tenth day the Dashami or Vijaya Dashami. Following all these important days the very amazing aids and attempts regarding the worshipping of goddess Durga Bhawani are carried out and performed religiously. As autumn season is all about trekking in Nepal during Dashain festival, starting from September to November, Tihar and chhath another great festival starts few days after the Dashain. They young kids and youngsters enjoys Ping swinging and enjoys ensuring and involving in big festive fairs, as various mela or fair is organized at several places all for fun and entertainment. Likewise there are a lot of new and unique worthwhile festival moments to experience.

Nepal is not a super organized country. That’s the beauty of Nepal. Its unique and different country where you can experience the entire low plain terai land locality, mountain range and Hilly region, each region having its own identification, culture and traditions. Dashain is one of the festivals that make it such a special place to visit and explore you with all never before experiences. Autumn season (September to November) is considered as best trekking season for trekking and visiting in Nepal as this season offers excellent weather and majestic mountain views and best is that it’s also the period of festival as Nepal celebrates the greatest Hindu festival, Dashain followed by Tihar and chhath. The biggest advantage about being in Nepal at Dashain time for tourists is that city roads are virtually empty which provides the best time to experience and explore the cities old heritage sites without usual motorbikes and little cars tearing through them and traffic. Likewise the usual shove and dash of Kathmandu and other popular cities fade. The touts, hawkers and street sellers have all gone home and you can wonder all around the cultural sites, old city and ghats in relative peace. As Nepal is well known and one of the best destinations in the world for enjoying real beauty of nature though mountain and peak climbing, trekking and visiting with wide offering of exploring local culture, traditions and religious festivals. To experience the majestic view and adventurous trekking in Nepal, autumn season offers and sustains the outstanding weather with festive season where you can indulge and explore yourself with diverse culture and Diasporas with variety of trekking itinerary.

October 19, 2017March 5, 2020

Pisang peak climbing

Pisang peak is regarded as one of the easy and adventurous climbing in the Annapurna region of Nepal. With the amazing and fantastic view of highest mountains in the world, Pisang peak climbing offers you the immense pleasure and rewards from the top of the world. Pisang peak Situated at the modest height of 6091meters up above from Pisang village with the formation of shape of pyramid in the final summit, follows the trail of Annapurna circuit up to the base camp. Pisang peak is a pyramidal trekking peak above the village of Pisang on the Annapurna circuit within the Manang district.

To reach the base camp from Pisang village the path arises through the sparse wood and pasture to a Kharka at an elevation of 4420meters which is supposed to be the best place for setting up the base camp and for acclimatization. The trek begins after arrival from Kathmandu to Besisahar and then trek enroot starts from Besisahar to Pisang. For pleasant and desired trek it is advised that few basic knowledge and good level of fitness is necessary to enjoy this mountain trek. The trekking follows the trail of Annapurna circuit and come to cross the Thorong La Pass which is the highest mountain pass of the world and offers wide scope of exploration.

Pisang peak is considered as one of the busiest and most adventurous peak climbing among the various trekking peaks of Nepal. With the high altitude of 6091meters, it offers wide range of majestic panorama of highland culture, diverse flora and fauna and various peaks like Annapurna, Mt. Chulu, Tilicho and many more. The wide variety and diversity of flora and fauna along the trail reaching Pisang peak are unexplainable, worth admirable and magnificent experience. Moreover, the local Pisang valley culture and the beauty and natural view of Jomsom during the itinerary are the extra worthwhile experiences. The best time to trek in this region is mid. March to May and mid. September to November.

October 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Kyajo Ri Peak Climbing

Kyajo Ri peak climbing is ideal and wonderful mountain climbing for those who are seeking for more semi technical peak climbing and progress their Alpine mountaineering skills. As it is situated in Khumbu region, it provides a real and worthwhile experience of an Alpine expedition. The peak opened recently for climbing which is at present sign of free of crowd trekkers and can easily conquer with particular group or team to ensure the breathe-taking and majestic adventurous climbing. Situated at the high altitude of 6186meters, in Gokyo valley offers the amazing view of whole Khumbu region. The trek starts with Flight from Kathmandu to Lukla and then follows the route to Everest base camp trekking up to Namche. The trek is combined with magnificent adventure of trekking to Gokyo Ri and Renjo La pass for most needed acclimatization and the base camp set up at awesome valley at an altitude of 4500m height offers the great advantage point for the views of high Himalayas including Mt. Everest, Mt. Cho Oyu, Mt. Lhotse and various other mountains.

Trekking Kyajo Ri peak through Everest region offers splendid high mountain views and option to get a glimpse of the lifestyle of world famous climbers; the Sherpa’s and their cultures. The local guide organizes majestic and logistic climbing permits and climbing equipments. As the peak is newly permitted for climbing, only few routes have been introduced to reach the summit. The North-west ridge and South- West Ridge are two routes among them, North-west ridge is considered as safe and normal route whereas the South- East ridge is quite challenging as climbing is done mostly on rock and ice. The Falling of rock while climbing arise great threat for Kyajo Ri peak climbing, so the local guides and Sherpa climbers make it easy all the way for adventure lovers. The professional Sherpa climbers provide all the technical climbing knowledge and tricks for the ease and wonderful experience. Likewise, the perfect time for Kyajo Ri trek also add fuel to extra worthwhile and amazing experience. The best preferred time for this trek is March-May and September-November.

October 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Thorong La Pass Trekking

Thorong La pass trekking is known as one of the most popular trekking in the world because of its geological and cultural diversity. It is regarded as one of the great and challenging trekking passes in Annapurna circuit. The pass is located on the trail which connects the village of Manang and its district to the east, with Muktinath temple and village of Ranipauwa in the Mustang district to the west. Thorong la pass trekking starts from Besisahar but at present direct trip via bus is also possible from Kathmandu to Khudi and continue Thorong la pass from Khudi. With wide variety of Himalaya sceneries, it’s also the powerhouse of variety of flora and fauna.

Thorong la pass is known as highest point on Annapurna circuit with an elevation of 5416meters and which is nearly a 300km route around the Annapurna mountain range. After Manang permitted the pass in 1980 then the Thorong la pass was opened for the trekkers. With variety of Himalayan sceneries, panorama of highest mountain Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Machhapuchhare and many more other mountain peaks as well as diversities of cultures, flora and fauna all these allocates, recommends, attracts and make worthy necessary visit and trek once in a lifetime for the adventurers and nature lovers. The one with normal climbing experience, physically fit and healthy are eligible for this majestic trek. The adventure exposes from bamboo forests to breathe-taking high mountain landscapes and topography. Thorong la pass trek begins from low land altitude as it is the appropriate way for proper acclimatization to make our body fitness, energetic and ready for conquering the higher altitude. The appropriate time for this trek is from autumn season (Sep-Dec) and spring season (Feb.-May).

October 19, 2017July 18, 2019

Island peak (Imja Tse) climbing via Everest base camp

Island peak also known as Imja Tse is one of the most fascinating peak climbing of the Everest region. The journey starts and concludes at one of the most famous aerodrome in the world, the Lukla airport in the Everest region. The peak was named as ‘Island peak’ in 1951 by Eric Shipton since it appears as an island in a sea of ice seeing it from Dingboche.

Imja Tse, better known as Island Peak, is a mountain in Sagarmatha national park of the Himalayas of eastern Nepal. The peak was named Island Peak in 1951 by Ship ton’s party since it appears as an island in a sea of ice when viewed from dingboche. The peak was later renamed in 1983 to Imja Tse but Island Peak remains the popular choice. The peak is actually an extension of the ridge coming down off the south end of Lhotse shar. Climbing Island peak via Everest base camp is most fascinating and fantastic experience in the Himalayas. As it is designed and permitted for all the new climbers and those with having passion of climbing and trekking Himalayas or mountain with very little technical aspects. It is regarded as one of the most preferred 6000m trek for energetic and physically fit trekkers to ensure the incredible world of mountain climbing.

It is known as one of the major peak climbing in Everest region (with modest height of 6,189m) in Nepal with magnificent and highly glaciated west face that rises from Lhotse glacier. Every year thousands of climbers from all across the world flock to Nepal to get permit for Island Peak Climbing. The friendly and cooperative Sherpa’s and their culture, the panorama view of Khumbu valley are all the luring and splendid experience and accomplishments of the trek. The adventure with proper and moderate acclimatization at worthy intervals, takes us also to one of the most popular trekking destination in the world i.e. Everest Base camp (5357m) and Kalapatthar for the nearest view of Mt. Everest and various other high mountains. The best time to trek in this region is from spring season (March to May) and autumn season (October to December).

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October 19, 2017July 18, 2019

Mera peak climbing

Mera peak claimed as one of the highest trekking peak is technically an easy and adventurous climb. It is one of the excellent and permitted trekking peaks for those without having climbing experiences. The trek leads you through dense and incredible natural scenery of remote, Sherpa villages and beautiful Hinku valley. The trip starts with a flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. The peak is situated at Mahalangur range of Himalaya in Solukhumbu district of Nepal at Hinku valley region which offers eyes-tickling view of Everest region, yak pastures, green meadow areas, flowing water streams, swinging bridges and magnificent view of exceptional 8000 meters mountains including the highest Mt. Everest (8848m) followed by Mt. Lhotse (8516m), Mt. Makalu (8463m), Mt. Cho Oyu (8201m), Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586), Mt. Nuptse and Mt. Chamling. The fun, your dare and pleasure you get during the entire trek is unexplainable. The trek includes basic mountaineering above the snow line to move efficiently from glacier, to rock, to use ice axes, climbing boots with crampons, ropes, back and forth in number of variations.

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Mera peak climbing trek unshackle favorable time and moment to all the experienced trekkers and layman (non-professionals) who dream and defy doing something to achieve the sensation of standing on the apogee or top of the Himalayan peak. The beautiful flora and fauna, unique culture and custom of local and Sherpa’s living in this region, all these are the plus point of trek and worth fruitful. The Sherpa’s guesthouses, rest in pastures and tent camp at high altitude point are a welcome, acclimatization and rest place for tired and drowsy trekkers. The well experienced guides are one who not only shows the path but also provides all the necessary trainings, information about the itinerary. As we trek higher to awesome remote valley from rivers to glaciers, our body gradually gets acclimatized for climb. While moving downwards and retracing our steps back to Lukla via Zetra la to Mera peak, we feel energized from our achievement and maneuver. The best and favorable season to visit and trek in Mera peak is from March to May and September to mid. December. Experience the magnificent panorama of Himalaya, plan an itinerary to one of the most fascinating peak climbing of Nepal i.e. Mera Peak.

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October 19, 2017December 18, 2017

Gokyo valley trek

Gokyo valley trek is one of the most fascinating offbeat treks of Khumbu region in Nepal offering you the majestic panorama of world’s high mountains above 8000meters along with highest peak in the earth i.e. Mt. Everest and largest turquoise glacier of Himalayas which are breathtaking natural wonders in the world. With most of the treks in Everest region, the Gokyo valley trek starts with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From Lukla the trail passes through Namche Bazaar till Phakding, Phortse Tenga and Khumjung village, the homeland of Sherpa’s and trade center of this region. This trek is specially designed to passionate walkers and adventure lovers who have desire to explore and experience the Everest and its surrounding from different perspective.

Gokyo valley trek is an adventurous and exciting trek which is best option for trekkers with perfect health condition and trekking experience. The main highlighted features of the Gokyo valley is its location which is a magical place that is residing in the foothills of the Himalayas and is full of blue glacial lakes dominated by high Himalayas of Mount Makalu, Mount Lhotse, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Amadablam, Mt. Nuptse, Mt. Pumori and Mount Everest along with diverse culture and traditions of Sherpa’s. One of the fascination features of this trek is the view the tremendous ice ridge between Cho Oyo and Gyachung (2922m) located in Khumbu region. This trekking track blows around admirable Gokyo village which is situated adjacent to the Khumbu. Along with the trek, the trail passes through Buddhist monasteries with the views of Everest and other snow towering mountains. It’s a lifetime experience adventurous trek.