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NEPAL

Map of Nepal

 

Nepal is a land-locked country bordering with the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China in the north and surrounded by India in the east, south and west in about 147181 sq. km.area in the world. Also Nepal is known as the birth place of Lord Buddha fascinating country where 2500 years of Buddhist & Hindu culture meet the high Himalayas , jungles teeming with wildlife and valleys that are scenic sanctuaries. And also hieghst mountain in the world  Mt. Everest ( 8848m.).  Above 6000 m. – 156 mountains, Above 7000 m. 47 mountains, Above  8000m. 8 mountains. Population  of Nepal is about 27.5 million. Starting from 70m at Jhapa and finishing at the top of Mt Everest (8.848m), the highest point on earth.

Nepal standard time is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT

Nepali is the national language of Nepal. Educated people understand and speak English as well. There are hundreds of local dialects spoken by people from various ethnic groups

Nepalese people are mainly divided into two distinct groups, the Indo-Aryans and the Mangoloids (the Kirats). Before 2007 AD, Nepal was regarded as the only Hindu Kingdom in the world. But after that the Government of Republic of  Nepal has already announced the country to be secular country. The Hindu Temples and Buddhist Shrines are scattered all over the Kingdom. Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims and Christians live together in harmony. The majority of the population is Hindu (89%) or Buddhist (6%); there are also small groups of Muslims, Jains, Bons and Christians.And other nature worshippers, too, exist here.

Geography

15% snow covered Himalayan region, 68% mountainous and hilly regions and 17% flat lowland.

Trekking in Nepal

Trekking is a adventure to travelling by foot over mountain ridges, crossing deep valleys and sleeping in one village after another. Wide diversity of culture, religion and ethnic groups of people in remote villages..

Trekking Area:

  1. Annapurna Region:

This is a most popular Trekking  destination in Nepal.  It is in north of Pokhara & it covers about 7629 sq. Km. With Gurung,  thakali and Manangba ethnic groups.From here we can enjoy the views of  Mt. Dhaulagiri ( 8167m.), Mt. Annapurna (8091m.),  Mt.Manasalu (8156m.),Nilgiri (6940m.), Tilicho peak (7134), Lamjung himal (6983m.), Mt. Machhapuchare or Fishtail( 6993m.), Tukuche peak( 6920m.),Mt. Gangapurna(7454m.). One can enjoy nature’s beauty walking through rhododendron forest over the foothills of Annapurna & Dhaulagiri Range.Also Famous for vegetation ( trees: Hemlock, Silver fir., Flowers:  Rhododendron, ground Orchids, Edelweiss, Corydalis, Campanulas, Anemones, forest-me-nots, Impatint, Wild rose, Larkspurs, Geranjums,Saxifragas, Poppies and Sedums and many mores.)& Wild Life  likeYak, Himalayn griffons, Snow Pigeon, Barking Deers, Snow Leopards, Impeyan Pheadants, Jackals, Blue sheeps, And Butterflies and more.

Namchebazar 3440m.
Namchebazar 3440m

2.Everest Region:

It is in North East and from Capital Kathmandu. This region takes area about 7148 sq.km. with Sherpa, Tamang, Jirel, Rai Bramin And Chhetri Ethnic groups. The Highest mountain in the world has been continuously attracting adventures as ever. Can start walking through famous Sherpa village of Lukla Namche Bazzar and tengboche  monastery. Enjoying the views of Mt. Everest (8848m.), Mt. Cho Oyou (8153m.). Mt. Makalu ( 8463m.), Mt. Lhotse( 8516m.), Mt. Nuptse (7879m.), Mt. Amadablam ( 6856m.)and many more. This region is famous for Vegetation: ( Rhododendron, Pine, Hemlock, Junipers and many more.) & wild life like Musk Deer, Snow bear, Yak, Tahar, Jharal, Danphe, Pheasants, Snowcock, Red billed Magpie, Yellow Billed, Weasal, Marten, Pika and more.

3.Langtang Region:

Lies form north-east form Kathmandu. Is in  Langtang National Park area. One of the Hindu holy lake Gosainkunda lake situated in this region . Famous Shyabru for monastery, Sing Gompa, Kyanje Gompa. It covers about  4986 sq. Km. Culturally the area is mixed; the home of several groups including Tamang, Sherpa, Cherti and Brahaman people. And we can find Vegetation; ( Algae, linchen, Pine,  Rhododendron, Orchid, primula, Blue pine and more. Wild life like Himalayan black bear, Pheasant Serow, Red billed Magpic, Red panda, Rhesus Monkey, Yak etc. We can enjoy the Panoramic view of Mountains like Mt. Langtang Lirung (7246 m.), Ganesh (7406m.),  as well as Mt. Annapurna Manaslu and Mt. Machhapuchare or Fishtail( 6993m.) And more.   The main Himalaya outstanding the views of  Tibet Mt. Shisha Pangma (80013m) Can be seen from Here.

Types of Trekking:

Tea House – Eat and sleep in guest houses or Lodges.

Camping -  slip in a tent. Eat in a kitchen which is provide from Company ( Should be more than 5 persons.).

For more Informations Contact me:

Rishi Kesh Nepal

“A“ grade Professional & Gov. License Trekking Guide in Nepali Himalayas

411/41-Kha, Ranibari Marg, Samakhushi-29

 GPO Box.8974 CPC. 428
Kathmandu, Nepal

Annapurna Circuit Trekking: (Annapurna Region)

Posted in Uncategorized on November 23, 2011 by Rishikesh Nepal

The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the finest in the Himalaya. The sheer diversity of the mountain escape, the exhilaration of crossing a high mountain pass, and the unsurpassed views of the Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu Ranges are the essentials of this outstanding trek. Trekking north, we acclimatize at the important trading village of Manang (3540m),before crossing the Thorong La (5416m). As you reach the pass,line after line of snow ridges stretch before you, while far below lies the sub ridges stretch before you, while far below lies the sub-tropical Kali Gandaki Gorge. From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara.


Itinerary In Detail  .

  1. Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu.
  2. Day 2 Kathmandu- Sight- seeing.
  3. Day 3 Kathmandu to Besi Shahar (760 m.).
  4. Day 4 Besi Shahar  to Khudi.
  5. Day 5 Khudi to Jagat(1300 m.).
  6. Day 6 Jagat to Tal (1700 m.).
  7. Day 7 Tal to Bagarchap (2100 m.).
  8. Day 8 Bagarchap to Chame (267 0m.).
  9. Day 9 Chame to Pisang (3300 m.) .

10. Day 10 Pisang to Manang (3540 m.).

11. Day 11 Rest in Manang .

12. Day 12 Manang to Yak kharka (4018 m.).

13. Day 13 Yak Kharka To Thorong phedi (4450 m.).

14. Day 14 Thorong  Phedi to Thorongla _la. (Cross over 5416 m. than         down Muktinath 3802m.).

15. Day 15 Mukti nath to Marpha. vai kagbeni Jomsom ( 2720m.).

16. Day 16 Marpha to Kalopani 2480m.

17. Day 17 Kalopani to Tatopani 1219m.

18. Day 18 Tatopani to Ghorepani 2860 m.

19. Day 19 Ghorepani to Hile (1430 m.).

20. Day 20 Hile to Nayapul & back to Pokhara .

21. Day 21 Pokhara – Sight- seeing.

22. Day 22 Back to Kathmandu.

23. Day 23 Kathmandu rest & shopping.

24. Day 24 Kathmandu onward destination.

Total Price for Trekking: 24days * US$ 75 = us $1800 + Us $200= 2000 per person.

The price is Includes:

Transportations from Airport to Airport.

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.

Seight seen in Kathmandu ( City guide and car).

Air & Bus Tickets to Pokhara with airport tax.

Trekking Permits.

Sleeping bags

Guide and porters.

Transportaions for trekking starting point and back to Pokhara.

Good lodge and hotel in trekking.

Breakfast, Lunch and dinner with hot drinks like tea and Coffee.

Price is not Includes:

Lunch and Dinner in kathmandu and Pokhara.

Seight seen in Pokhara.

Local donations.

Toilet papers

Cold drinksl  in trekking.

Tips

For more Informations Contact me:

Rishi Kesh Nepal

“A“ grade Professional & Gov. License Trekking Guide in Nepali Himalayas

411/41-Kha, Ranibari Marg, Samakhushi-29

GPO Box.8974 CPC. 428
Kathmandu, Nepal

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