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Trekking Routes
EVEREST
Flying into Lukla the starting point and heading for Namche Bazaar,this fascinating trek of high valleys offers an alternative to the traditional trek to Gokyo & Everest B.C providing some of the most stunning views. The most challenging but equally more rewarding route of Cho-Oyu, Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and Amadablam; well worth the effort for the incredible scenery.
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MERA PEAK
Officially the highest of Nepal's permitted trekking peaks is Mera Peak (6,476 m)at the heart of Everest region technically an easy climb but any ascent on a snow peak must be considered a serious undertaking.People who have flown into Lukla and not given themselves enough time to acclimatize, often attempt it. This peak rises to the south of Everest within beautiful isolation between the wide and heavily wooded valleys of Hinku & Hongu.
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ISLAND PEAK
This peak was first climbed by a team in 1953 in preparation for the Ascent of Mt. Everest and the name was given by Eric Shipton in 1952.
The route to the top of this peak could be challenging but offers an alternative to the traditional trek to everest region and rewarding route to the famous peak having stunning views possible of the Himalayas. From the fact that it's a hard climb many people fail to complete either because they set off too late in the morning or because the wind becomes too strong.
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ROLWALING
The furro left by the plough is the meaning of Rolwaling a steep walled valley inhabited by friendly Sherpas. This mysterious valley lies to the south of the Tibetan frontier along the east bank of Bhote Koshi. Above the inhabited area, the valley divides into several largely unexplored glaciated valleys dominated by formidable 6,000 m peaks.
This trek concludes its visit to Rolwaling by crossing the Tesi Lapcha Pass (5,755 m) into Khumbu; starting from Barabise of Dolkha through rhododendron forests enjoying the superb views of Gauri Shankar. Certainly one of the most remote and beautiful areas of Nepal.
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ARUN EVEREST
This most remote arun valley follows the less frequented trails. Route from the Khumbu to Tumblingtar/Hille as best regarded to experience the ethnic & geographic diversity from the Tropical Arun Valley to the Alpine Gokyo Lake.
Being one of the most strenuous route, enough acclimatization is required to cross the passes, though passing the trail with wonderful views of the mountains such as kanchanjunga, Baruntse, Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, Pumori & many more.
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ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP
Known as the entrance to' the throne room of the gods', this sanctuary trek is the most remarkable place on earth. Massive mountain amphitheater of rocks and ice, celestial summits ascending into a brilliant blue sky, traverse a variety of terrain, from lowland villages and the rice terraces to glaciers offering the most outstanding views of majestic mountains- Gangapurna, Glacier Dome, Fang, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri & Annapurnas.
The trek commences from Pokhara through Gurung & Thakali villages & beautiful rhododendron forests having thrilling views of mountain ranges from Poon Hill up the Base Camp and descend to Ghandruk & Chomrung and back to Pokhara.
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ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT
This trek around Annapurna Massif is of unparalleled diversity amd contrasts among three of the world's highest peaks. Passing through the deepest valleys & Trans Himalayan Plateau. This route is a classic route over the Thorang La pass (5,416m). Challenging & arduous and advisable to cross from east to west.
Starting the trek from Besi Sanar, crossing the high mountain passes groups and the unsurpassed views of Manaslu, Dhaulagiri and Annapurna and down to the Pokhara the trek ending point.
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ROUND DHAULAGIRI
Between the rivers of Dali Gandaki and Bheri stands Dhaulagiri Himal, a massive ridge with a procession of high peaks. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) is the seventh highest peak of the World. It's a long difficult trek around Dhaulagiri - following Marshyangdi Khola westwards to Durvang and turn north on a tiny trail leadng through forests into the high country. Much of the route is on smow & glacier as it crosses French Col. (5,240 m) & Dhampus pass (5,155 m).
Commencing the trek from Beni asross the Kali Gandaki valley crossing high passes and to jomsom.
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MUSTANG
Full of living legends, exotic mountains, antique tradition & culture is a real introduction of this forbidden land Mustang. Allowing the long awaited opportunity to explore this restricted Kingdom (not to individuals) in 1991 by the Nepalese government, limited trekkers have been allowed to visit this isolated region.
It's a journey of remarkable contrast in this wild lunar land scape of unreal color & beauty lying beyond the Annapurna & Dhaulagiri massif. The trek can be started either from Pokhara ending at Jomsom or flying into Jomsom,trekking up in Mustang.
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