Everest base camp Trek may sound scary & daunting but it is not a difficult trek at all as much as it sounds. Every year more than 30,000 tourists enter nepal with a mission to Everest base camp trek which make it one of the most popular trek in Nepal. There are few brave individuals who actually stand at the top of world tallest mountain every year. And for rest the great option will be Everest base camp trek. People of all age, shapes & sizes have completed the trek over the years. All it takes is a little bit of preparation & determination & you'll find out almost everyone can conquer the trek. Most of the people are mistaken about the fact that this trek requires mountaineering skills or techincal expertise. But infact the Everest base camp trek requires no technical expertise or mountaineering skills. It is basically a long hike at altitude. There are still some consideration that need to be taken before you set on for Everest base camp trek despite being non-technical & completely available for anyone having basic fitness. Some of them are;-
Despite all these difficulties, this place on earth is able to attract thousands of trekkers every year. Its obvious that you will struggle during your trek, For some trekkers it might be more tougher than they expected & for some it might be less but once you make it to the top, you'll realise yourself that it was all worth it. The majestic view gives you all the reasons to forget about your pain & smile & be proud of your achievement.
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We, Himalayan Recreation treks & expedition proclaim the integrity of splendid Himalayas by representing them to a wide crowd of nature & trekking lovers. Annapurna Base camp trek has been one of the most popular trekking destination among our clients since a long time as Annapurna Base Camp trek holds several treasures for mountain lovers. Annapurna region has been recognized as a trekking destination with the best trekking trails in the World. Annapurna Base Camp displays the large dimension of magnificent, gigantic & snow-capped mountains against the clear blue sky & trekkers shine infront of these astonishing mountain range. Annapurna Base camp trek is short & easy trek providing trekkers with an opportunity to encounter the majestic range of Himalayas & experience the typical Nepali villages. This trek goes through the villages of Tamang, Thakali, Magar & gurung showcasing their unique lifestyle & a very brilliant Hospitality. Mt. Annapurna is the tenth tallest mountain in the World & trekking to the Base Camp of Annapurna offers some of the finest views of Annapurna I (8091m.), Mt. Fang (7647m.), Gangapurna (7454m), Annapurna South (7273m.), Mt. Fishtail (6997m) etc. Being one of the best trekking trail in the World, this trekking offers the beautiful diverse Landscape, Lush forests, waterfalls & largest rhododendron forest of Nepal. Because of the large number of flora, fauna, wildlife & vegetation found & preserved in Annapurna region, government of Nepal has declared this region as one of the conservation Area. The beauty of wide range of Himalayas, classic Nepali villages, wildlife, vegetation & lush forest is something that trekkers cannot resist which is why Annapurna Base camp trek has been one of the most visited place in Nepal by the trekking enthusiasts over the past few years. Gokyo valley trekking is one of the most adventureous & demanding trek in Nepal. Recently, this trek has gained a lot of popularity as an alternative to Everest Base Camp trek. The magnificient views of himalayas & the form of adventure that this trek offers can be the reason for its demand & popularity. From the Gokyo peak site offers more then 12/13 snow cover mountain with best sunrise and sunset views including Mount Everest as well. Gokyo valley trek is not only popular for majestic views but also a famous route for flora & fauna as well. This trk is the best option for the traveller who wants to try something beside Everest base camp & wants to feel the thrill & adventure of lifetime. Outline Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft] Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla Scenic Flight and short trek to Phakding. Altitude: 2,652m/8,700ft. Time Travel: 3 to 4 hrs Walk Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar Day 05: Trek to Dhole. Altitude: 4200m/ 13779ft. Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk Day 06: Trek to Machharmo Altitude: 4470 m/ 14665 ft. Time Travel: 4 to 5 hrs Walk Day 07: Trek to Gokyo Altitude: 4790 m/ 15715 ft. Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk Day 08: Rest Day at Gokyo, hike to Gokyo Ri, Fifth Lake and its surroundings Day 09: Trek back to Dhole Altitude: 4200m/ 13779ft. Time Travel: 4 to 5 hrs Walk Day 10: Trek to down Namchebazzar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk Day 11: Namche to Phakding to Lukla Trek Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft. Time Travel: 4 to 5 hrs walk Day 12: Fly Back to Kathmandu Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft. Time Travel: 30 to 40 minutes flight Day 13: Kathmandu to Your Port of Destination Detail Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft This is your arrival day in Kathmandu. Our representative from Himalayan Recreation Treks will be there at Ttribhuvan International Airport to pick you up at the time of your arrival.After picking you up, you'll be transferred to your hotel. There you'll have a short brefying session about your trek with your guide. After the brefying session, you can freshen up & take rest. Overnight stay at hitel in Kathmandu. Day 02: Kathmandu to Lukla Scenic Flight and short trek to Phakding. Altitude: 2,652m/8,700ft. Time Travel: 3 to 4 hrs Walk Today we'll have an early morning scenic flight to Lukla. Lukla is a small village from where our trek begins. After landing in Lukla, we'll start our trek to Phakding. It'll take us around 3 to 4 hours to reach Phakding from Lukla. Our trail follows the sideway to Dudhkoshi river. We then, slowly ascend toward Phakding as we follow the river's course. Overnight stay at guesthouse in phakding. Day 03: Phakding to Namche Bazaar Trek Today early in the morning we'll start our trek to Namche baazaar. Namche Bazaar is considered to be one of the most popular town in Everest region & it is also the largest town in Everest region. In the beginning of our trek today we follow the bank of Dudhkoshi river & go through several forests. Soon after that we approach the entrance of Sagarmatha National park where we'll have to go through some formalities. We then, continue our treking as we climb upward crossing the suspension bridge. We'll be able to get glimpse of several mountains from there. After some more walking, we'll soon reach the town Namche bazaar. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Namche bazaar. Day 04: Rest day for acclimatization at Namche Bazaar Today is the day for rest or acclimatization at Namche Bazaar. As it is recommended by experts to take rest from time to time after trekking for few days. We will also explore other various area of Namche bazaar today so that we can adjust to the high altitude. We can enjoy other various activites in namche bazaar as there are ATMs, cyber cafés, delicious restaurant food and bakeries etc. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Namche Bazaar. Day 05: Trek to Dhole. Altitude: 4200m/ 13779ft. Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk After taking a rest for whole day, we continue our journey & trek to Dhole. Today we'll trek for around 6 hours to reach Dhole. On our way, we'll pass thriugh several forests & also a small village called Tengboche. We'll be able to enjoy the amazing view of majestic mountains, serene forests & culture of sherpa prople on our way to Dhole. Overnight stay at guesthouse in dhole. Day 06: Trek to Machharmo Altitude: 4470 m/ 14665 ft. Time Travel: 4 to 5 hrs Walk We trek from Dole to Machhermo which takes about five hours. From Dole we climb steadily along the side of the valley. Sherpas believe that the region of Machhermo is the home for Yeti, a mythical snowman. The trail continues to climb up along the side of the valley until it reaches Machhermo, a small and beautiful village in the Khumbu region. This is a short day and we will arrive at Machhermo in time for lunch. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Machhermo. Day 07: Trek to Gokyo Altitude: 4790 m/ 15715 ft. Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk On the eighth day, we climb around 300 meters and reach the wonderful Gokyo Valley. Gokyo is a small settlement area on the base of Gokyo Ri or the peak. We follow a very scenic path to Pangka and then descend slightly, following one of the melted-water. Rivers flow down the west side of the Ngozumpa Glacier. Five mountain peaks of more than 8000 meters of altitude Mount Everest, Cho Oyu, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, and Lhotse are all visible from Gokyo. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Gokyo valley. Day 08: Rest Day at Gokyo, hike to Gokyo Ri, Fifth Lake and its surroundings Today is the 8th day of our trek scheduled as rest day at gokyo valley. Today, we'll be going hike to Gokyo Ri, fifth lake & its surroundings. Gokyo is a trade centre where the Sherpa people run lodges to provide the best services to trekkers. So, there'll be lot of things to watch & enjoy here. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Gokyo valley. Day 09: Trek back to Dhole Altitude: 4200m/ 13779ft. Time Travel: 4 to 5 hrs Walk Today, we'll be trekking back to Dhole. On our way, we'll pass thriugh several forests & also a small village. We'll be able to enjoy the amazing view of majestic mountains, serene forests & culture of sherpa prople on our way to Dhole. After treking for around 4 to 5 hours we'll reach Dhole. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Dhole. Day 10: Trek to down Namchebazzar Altitude: 3,440m/11,283ft Time Travel: 5 to 6 hrs Walk The next day, we resume our downhill trek from Dhole to Namche. The trail starts descending steeply to Photse Tenga (3650m.) passing through rhododendron forests. We also cross many Sherpa settlement areas and villages on our way to Nmache bazaar. It'll take us around 5 to 6 hours to reach Namche bazaar. Overnight stay at a guesthouse in Namche Bazzar. Day 11: Namche to Phakding to Lukla Trek Altitude: 2,800m/9,184ft. Time Travel: 4 to 5 hrs walk We trek from Namche Bazaar to Lukla which takes about six hours. The last day of our trek leads from Namche Bazaar via Monjo to Lukla. Tofday, there'll be few short uphill climbs and then down to the Bhote-Koshi River crossing it three times. The last uphill climb of 45 minutes will bring us to Lukla for our overnight stay. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Lukla. Day 12: Fly Back to Kathmandu Altitude: 1,300m/4,264 ft. Time Travel: 30 to 40 minutes flight The next day, you will board a flight back to Kathmandu while enjoining the 30-minutes of scenic mountain flight. The rest of the time in Kathmandu, you will be shopping and buying souvenirs to your loved ones. Overnight stay at a hotel in Kathmandu. Day 13: Kathmandu to Your Port of Destination On the 13th day of the tour package, you will return to your country via the International Airport from Kathmandu. Upper mustang trek is one of the most popularly growing trek these days as this trek offers mind-blowing trekking experience in remote Himalayan mountain region of Nepal. Upper Mustang trek used to be important route for crossing the Himalaya between Tibet & Nepal. Trekking in Mustang is truly one of the most amazing thing to do in Nepal. You'll get to se the society that has remained unaffected by the modernization for centuries now. The treeless land, barren landscape & the hardships of people there is something that you won't get to see anywhere else. Outline Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,300m/4,428ft) Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m/2689ft): 5-6 hours Day 03: Fly to Jomsom (2,700m/8898ft) and trek to Kagbeni (2,810m/9,216ft): 3-4 hours trek Day 04: Kagbeni to Chele (3,050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours Day 05: Chele to Syanbochen (3,475m/11,398ft): 6-7 hours Day 06: Syanbochen to Ghami (3,520m/11,546ft): 5-6 hours Day 07: Ghami to Tsarang (3,620m/11,873ft): 5-6 hours Day 08: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours Day 09: Explore Lo Manthang/ Acclimatization Day 10: Lo-Mangthang to Drakmar (3810 m/12,500ft): 6-7 hours Day 11: Drakmar to Ghiling (3,806m/12,484ft): 5-6 hours Day 12: Ghiling to Chhuksang (3050m/10,004ft): 5-6 hours Day 13: Chhuksang to Jomsom (2,700/8,856ft): 6-7 hours Day 14: Fly back to Pokhara Day 15: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu Day 16: Final departure Detail Itinerary
Day 08: Tsarang to Lo-Manthang (3,730m/12,234ft): 3-4 hours Today we move forward to Lo-manthang which is compartively a short journey than the others. It takes us 3-4 hours to reach Lo-manthang from Tsarang. We will descend from Tsarang to cross Tsarang-chu. From there we will ascend uphill through rocky path all the way to a piled up stones. We can get the view of the first look into walled city of Lo-Manthang from this point. As we continue our trrekking, we will descend and then move upward through another Highland to reach Lo-Manthang. We'll be spending our night at a guesthouse in Lo-Manthang.
Manaslu circuit trek is one of the less crowded trek than other treks in Nepal. Manaslu circuit trek can be considered as the great classic trek in Nepal as it includes all the amazing aspects of a classic trek like; spectacular scenery, suspension bridge crossing & a trekking to the height of 5100m. Manaslu circuit trek is also considered as one of the best trek in Nepal by the experts. The trek is remote, wild & Off the beaten path in comparison to other various popular treks in Nepal. Mountain Manaslu is World's eighth highest mountain (8163m) & you'll be trekking around this area during this Manaslu circuit trek. This trek might be a challenging one as most of the trek involves walking on mountain trails above 3000m. Outline Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Day Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to sotikhola (710m/2328ft) Day 3: Soti Khola to Machha khola (900m/2952ft) Day 4: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/4395ft) Day 5: Jagat to Deng (2095m/6871ft) Day 6: Deng to Namrung (2900m/9512ft) Day 7: Namrung to Samagaun (3500m/11480ft) Day 8: Acclimatization day at Samagaun Day 9: Samagaun to Samdo (3690m/12103ft) Day 10: Samdo to Dharmashala (4450m/14596ft) Day 11: Dharmasala to Bimtang (3720m/12, 201ft) Day 12: Bimtang to Dharapani (1860m ) Day 13: Dharapani to Kathmandu (1400 m) Day 14: Departure day Detail Itinerary Day 1: Arrival Day This is your arrival day in Nepal. Our representative from Himalayan Recreation treks will be there at Tribhuvan International Airport to pick you up at the time of your arrival. You'll be then, guided to your accommodation in Kathmandu. After reaching the hotel, there will be short briefying session about your Manaslu circuit Trek. After that, You'll freshen up & take rest comfortably. Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Sotikhola (710m/2328ft) 8-9 hrs We start off our trek today as we drive to Dhading Bensi, district headquater of dhading. We will be driving from Kathmandu to Dhading bensi. During the drive, we can enjoy the view of countryside & beautiful mountain sceneries. We further continue our drive from Dhading bensi to Arughat. Drive from Dhading bensi to Arughat will be slightly bumpy as we'll be driving ona rough road. After arughat, we drive towards Sotikhola. Overnight stay at hotel in Sotikhola. Day 3: Soti Khola to Machha khola (900m/2952ft) 6-7 hrs Machha Khola is 15km away from Soti Khola & it'll take around 6-7 hrs to reach Machha khola. We'll begin our trek to Machha Khola as we will be walking through beautiful Sal forest & climb the ridge above the huge rapids of the Budhigandaki river. Passing through the rocky trails & forests we reach Khursane. After that, we eventually make our way down & past few rice terraces. Then, continue our journey as we climb up around to the Gurung village of Labubesi. We follow the trail along the riverbank until we reach the Village of Machha khola where we will be staying overnight. Overnight stay at Machhakhola. Day 4: Machha Khola to Jagat (1340m/4395ft) 6-7 hrs Our journey today starts as we start our first day of trekking & we'll be trekking to Jagat. We follow the george & continue trekking up to the trail alongside the river. On the way we can enjoy hotspring bath & move along the steep valley sides. There are several villages that we'll be crossing today before we reach our destination Jagat. We will be trekking through villages like; Khorlabesi, Tatopani, Dovan, Thulo Dunga and finally the cultural village of Jagat at the elevation of 1340m. Jagat is 22km away from Machhakhola & it'll take us approximately 6-7 hrs to reach there. Overnight stay at the guesthouse in Jagat. Day 5: Jagat to Deng (2095m/6871ft) 6-7 hrs After spending a night in Jagat, we begin out journey early in the morning today & trek toward Deng. It will take us around 6-7 hours to reach Deng. After around 40 minutes of walk we'll soon approach a river that we’ll have to cross before we reach salleri. We reach salleri & then descend to Sirdibas. As we move forward, the trail continues up to ghatta khola & the valley widens a bit. After crossing a long suspension bridge, we soon reach philim which is a large gurung village. From Philim we trek to chisapani then take the path towards Naykphedi and further to Pewa. Now we're 45 mins away from our destination Deng, moving forward we'll have to cross suspension bridge two times before we reach Deng. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Deng. Day 6: Deng to Namrung (2900m/9512ft) 6-7 hrs Early in the morning, we start our trekking downhill to Budhi Gandaki River and uphill to Rana gaon where we can get the beautiful views of river & landscapes. After a short walk of 45 minute we'll reach bihipedi. We'll trek through several dense forest & reach to Suksum from where we continue climbing uphill until we reach Namrung. It takes us around 6-7 hours to reach Namrung from Deng. You can see the tibetan lifestryle & culture after you reach Namrung. Some of the mesmerizing views of Saula Himal, Himalchuli Range can be seen from here. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Namrung. Day 7: Namrung to Samagaun (3500m/11480ft) 6-7 hrs Today we'll have to pass through Banjam, Lihi, Sho, Lho, and Sayla to reach Samagaun from Namrung. On the way we'll pass through several buddhist monaestry. Once we reach lihi, we can get the beautiful view of Ganesh Himal, north Himchuli and Naike peak in the right. We then continue our trekking towards Sho. From Sho, it will take 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Lho and from Lho we trek for 2 hours to reach Sayla. We can get panoramic views of North Himalchuli, Nadi chuli Manaslu, North Manaslu, Nike peak, Saula himal & Siringi Himal from Sayla. Now we're only an hour away from our destination Samagaun. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Samagaun. Day 8: Acclimatization day at Samagaun This is the rest day for you as it is necessary to take rest before you ascend to higher altitude. You can spend the day just resting & roaming the surrounding only or you can also choose to go for short hikes around the area. Going in short hikes will help you to adjust in the higher altitude easily. If you choose to go hiking then, you will have three options. You can visit Birendra Tal (3 km from Samagaon), Basecamp or Pungen monastery and Basecamp. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Samagaun. Day 9: Samagaun to Samdo (3690m/12103ft) 4-5 hrs Today is comparitively short hike than the previous days. After 3 hours of a hike on the steep uphill and flat land, we will reach the destination. On the way, we can have amazing views of Syaula Peak, Naike Peak, Manaslu, Himchuli, Larke peak and Cho peak. We then, ascend & cross the budhi gandaki river on a wooden bridge. After that, we climb steeply alongside between the two rivers.We head towards the small remote settlement Samdo. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Samdo. Day 10: Samdo to Dharmashala (4450m/14596ft) 4-5 hrs We'll be trekking to Dharmasala from Samdo today & our trek today will be of around 4-5 hours. Today the trail is slightly rocky all the way to Dharmasala & as we follow the trail & trek upward we'll be sourrounded by spectacular mountains from all side. Moving forward we will cross the east bank of the river & reach a small permanent settlement called Sumdu. The trail then, rises high above the larkya khola leading us all the way to Dharmasala where we'll be spending our night. Overnight stay at Dharmasala. Day 11: Dharmasala to Bimtang (3720m/12, 201ft) 8-9 hrs Today we'll begin our trek early in the morning & it is a more strenuous day as we have to cross we have to cross over Larkya pass. A short climb as soon as we start our trek, we reach a small valley on the north side of the larkya glaciers from where we can get the magnificient views of Cho danda & Larkya peak. We continue our trekking followed by a steep tiresome descend leadin us to the moraine of Salpudanda glacier. Gradually moving forawrd, our trail goes along the moraine & prallel to Bimtang glacier towards bimtang. We can get amazing views of Himlung Himal (7126m), Cheo Himal (6820m), Gyaji Kung (7030m), Kang Guru (6981m) and Annapurna II (7937m) from here. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Bimtang. Day 12: Bimtang to Dharapani (1860m ) 6-7 hrs Today we continue our trek & head towards Dharapani that'll take around 6-7 hours to reach there. The trekking trail today takes us through the rhododendron forests, field & various ups & downs. We soon reach a small gurung village called Tiliche. From there we cross a suspension bridge over dudh khola then, descend to Dharapani. Overnight stay at guesthouse in Dharapani. Day 13: Dharapani to Kathmandu (1400 m) 5 hrs Today is the day we get back to the city after spending almost two weeks in the mountains. We'll drive to Beshisahar first & then to Kathmandu. Our drive today will take approximately 5 hours. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu. Day 14: Departure day This is your last day in Nepal & you'll be going back to your home today. Our representative from Himalayan Recreation Treks will be there to drop you off at the airport & bid goodbye to you at the time of your departure. |
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