NO MORE EXTORTIONS, STRIKES, SAYS DHAREL

BY BALLAV DAHAL
THE RISING NEPAL, 03RD NOVEMBER 2009

The widening gap between the ruling political parties and the opposition Unified Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist shows that the current transition is likely to be lengthened further. This has created a sense of insecurity among all the investors, especially tourism entrepreneurs.

Perturbed by frequent strikes and blockades, tourism entrepreneurs have urged the key political forces to reach and understanding and move the peace process ahead.

“We need a tourism-friendly environment. Even after the peace process, we have failed to change the negative perception of foreign tour operators and potential tourists towards Nepal as a destination due to extortion and other forms of hassles,” said Hari Dharel, managing Director of Highlander Trekking & Expeditions (P) Ltd.

The ailing Nepalese tourism industry saw a more favorable situation during the last some months when few strikes and blockades decreased. “Tourists will feel secured when politics of confrontation and extortions come to an end in the country,” said Dharel, former general secretary of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN).

Recalling the relatively peaceful and tourist-friendly atmosphere during the last few months, Dharel said that the tourism industry would not grow without peace and stability. “As a sensitive sector, tourism can be disturbed easily even by minor incidents such as extortions,” he added.

He said that it was illegal for anybody or organization to force tourists to pay money. “Apart from extortions, strikes and blockades have tarnished our destination image at international arena. So, the government, political parties and the private sector need to join hands to restore the country’s image,” he said.

Emphasizing the need to develop professionalism in the travel trade sector of Nepal, he said, “The state must take action against all sorts of illegal activities to take the country’s tourism to a newer height.”

Regarding the upcoming tourism event- Nepal Tourism Year 2011, he said that the program is very relevant at a time when the country’s tourism industry has been jinxed with problems for several years.

“But no significant preparations for the event have been made so far. The government and the private sector need to do extensive homework for making the event a success.” He said.

Bringing the haphazard condition of Thamel to lime light, he said that the Ministry of Tourism and Civil aviation must work in close coordination with the other concerned government bodies to enhance the glory this tourist hub. “Thamel is losing its charm among tourists because of illegal activities. Tourists have stopped feeling safe and secured in Thamel because of growing unprofessional and criminal activities,” he said.

He suggested that the government should pay urgent heed to Thamel, the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and Pokhara Bus Park. “The expatriate communities as well as visiting tourists have been showing their concern over the negligence on the part of the agencies concerned,” he said.
“There is no light in the evening at the domestic terminal of the Kathmandu airport. Even Shakuntala Thilsted, spouse of the Danish Ambassador to Nepal, H.E. Finn Thilsted has shared how she had to suffer when she arrived there from Nepalgunj” he said.

He complained that the Ministry of Tourism and civil Aviation did not take the issue seriously. “It is sad to note that even genuine issues raised by such personalities are not heard,” he said.

He stressed the need to develop a strong monitoring mechanism at the ministry to handle grievances.

He also called for making available toilet facilities at airport. “The TIA and all other airports need to be given a face-lift,” he said

Welcoming the decision of the Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) management to purchase two aircraft he said that it would help give a boost to the country’s tourism industry.

He, however, suggested that the internal management of the corporation needed to be reformed. “The airline should start the process of online booking of tickets so that it can make profits,” he said.

He added that tourism needed regular attention of the concerned ministry and agencies. “The government must stop giving lip services to the sensitive sector like tourism.” he said.

Trekking Permit:

The Department of Immigration located at IMPACT Building, Maitighar, Kathmandu (Tel 4223590) issues permit for tourists who intend to trek on any part of the country. Trekking permits are as follows.

A) Trekking Permit
A trekking permit is a must to visit restricted areas mentioned below. To visit normal trekking areas, no permission is required.

B) Restricted areas which have been opened for Group Trekking
The following restricted areas are open only for group trekkers. And a trekking permit will not be issued to individual trekkers for such areas. The areas and required fees are as follows:

Trekking Trekking Permit Fee
1 i) Dolpa district Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.

For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50
a) Areas of lower Dolpa
b) Areas of Upper Dolpa
ii) Taplejung District Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
2 Kanchanjanga Region
(Areas of Olangchunggola,
Lelep, Papung and
Yamphudin Village
Development Committee)

3 i) Mustang district. (Upper Mustang) For the first 10 days per person US $500 and After 10 days per day per person Us$50.

4 iv) Gorkha District: From September to November per week per person US$ 70 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 10.and From December to August per week per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 /Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
A. (Manaslu Area)
B. Chhekampar & Chumchet VDC(Sirdibas-Lokpa-Cumling-Chhekampar-Nile-Chhule Area) From September to November per person US$35 for first 8 days and from December to August per person US$25 for first 8 days or equivalent convertible foreign currency.

5 v) Dolakha District (Gauri Shankar &
Lamabagar) Per week per person US$ 10 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.

vi)Humla District (Simikot and Yari):- For the first 7 days per person US$ 50 and After 7 days per day per person US$ 7 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
Areas of Limi and Muchu
village Development
Committee, and area way to
Tibet via Tangekhola of
Darma Village Development
committee.
Trekking fee of other restricted areas imposed by Nepal government
6 vii) Rasuwa District :- Thuman and Timure per week per person US$ 10, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.

7 viii) Sankhuwasabha District For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
(Makalu Region):-Areas of
Kimathanka, Chepuwa,Hatiya and
Pawakhola Village
Development Committee.

8 ix) Solukhumbu District For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20, Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.
(Everest Region):-All north-
west area way from Thame
to Nangpala of Namche
Village Development
Committee

9 x) Manang District:- Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern
area of Tilche Village of
Thochhe Village
Development Committee From September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency.

10 xi) Mugu District:- Areas of
Mugu, Dolpu, Pulu and
Bhangri. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..

11 xii) Baihang District:-Areas
of Kanda, Saipal, Dhuli. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..

12 xiii) Darchula District:- Areas
of Byas Village
Development Committee. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15 Or equivalent convertible foreign currency..

Note:

1. To get a group trekking permit an application form with other relevant documents should be submitted through any registered trekking agency of Nepal.

2. Trekking fee can be paid in Nepalese currency: Notwithstanding anything written in above, the Indian citizen can pay in Nepalese currency equivalent to US Dollars.
Source: TAAN

Yeti Airlines starts online ticketing

Yeti Airlines and Everest Bank Limited (EBL) on September 6 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate EBL accountholders to book tickets of Yeti Airlines and pay online.

Under the new system, customers can check available flights on required dates and do not need to visit the airlines office and the travel agents to get tickets. They can print the ticket from their places and board the flight upon showing the printed ticket at the airport.

Pradip Bikram Shah, director-sales and marketing, Yeti Airlines and BK Pradhan, deputy general manager, EBL, signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations.

Shah said the airlines would soon join hands with other banks to expand the service. Pradhan also said the airlines would soon sign agreement with other domestic and international airlines to offer more choices to its customers.
Source:TAAN

Some Important Points

Some Points to Ponder

• One Bottle of water purification IODINE Tablets is equal to 50 Liters of mineral water bottle 

• An average trekker leaves behind approximately 100,000 kgs of water bottles per year. 

• During the Annapurna Circuit Trek, the average trekker drinks up to 72 litres of water. Each trekker who purchases mineral water purification leaves behind 72 plastic bottles. 

• Taking a hot shower heated by solar power instead of wood saves approximately 3 trees per shower.           

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Trekking Weather

Start first by avoiding the monsoon – approximately early June to second week of September, October, November and most of December are excellent picture perfect months fro any trekking.

 The Christmas and New Year period – even though already cold (freezing temperature at 3, 000m and above) – is ideal in the Annapurnas. January to mid-February are great for winter trekking – icy morning, clear day, cold night, bright new moon. Generally it’s best for shorter treks not to go much higher than 4000 m. The usually crowded Annapurna and Everest tea-houses are quite empty and their people have time to chat.

International River Grade

Whitewater rivers (and the rapids on them) have an internationally recognized scale. The scale is as follows:

Grade I – Flat water, no rapids, ‘barely a splash’

Grade ii – Bubbling current, small roller-coaster rapids

Grade iii – Needs trained guide – technical & exciting

Grade iv – Serioulsy big rapids, unforgiving, exhilarating.

Grade v – The hair raising limit!

Grade vi – Unrunnable – ” don’t go for it ” – portage around.

Our new Service “Trek” Categories

Hi Readers,

Thank you for reading us till date. and thank you for comment us. We are still in testing period and apperciating your comment as always we do. From today we are adding the New category in the category list called “TREK” . IN this page we include all the detail about our service in Trekking, Expeditions, sightseeing, rafting, bhutan tour, india tour, and  many more and it will be added day by day. if you wanna be a part of us than defenitely we welcome you.

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Special package for Thai Tourist and other Nationalities

Highlander and Jysk Travel joined forces at the huge travel fair in Bangkok
The purpose was to promote “Buddhist pilgrim tours” to Nepal for Thai tourists and others Asian clients. As per the customers request we have developed few of the packages that might must suit them as per their time limits and budget constraints. If you are alone or have a group, regardless of the size, we invite you to join us whatever the interests of your group tour, we can offer unique ideas to exceed your expectations.

SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR HERITAGES

 

Day 01 : Upon arrival meeting and assistance at the airport by our representative then transfer & check in at hotel. Evening followed by traditional Nepali Dinner with culture dance. Day 02 : Drive to Pokhara and lunch on the way. Hotel checking around 2:30 pm Evening leisure walk around Lake Side & sightseeing Dinner at 7:00 Pm Day 03 : Early morning drive to sarangkot to see the Mountain View and sun rise Then drive back to the hotel and breakfast at 9:00 am in the lake side restaurant. 11:00 am to 12:00 Pm sightseeing David fall, and Tibetan refugee camp Day 04 : After Breakfast drive to airport and fly back to Kathmandu. Sightseeing to Bouddha Nath and Kathmandu Durbar Square and leisure in evening and overnight in Hotel. Day 05 : Hotel checkout and sightseeing to Monkey temple and Pashupati And drive to the airport for departure.

Above Package Tour Cost:   2 PAX 3-9 PAX 10 + PAX 15 + PAX 25 + PAX Twin Sharing 620 US $ 550 US $ 412 US$ 385 US$ 355 US$ Hotels Marshyangdi Hotel in Katmandu – Hotel in Pokhara – Fulbari Resort Single Supplementce : US$ 155:00 Price Includes : Above Package Tour Cost Includes: Twin sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast, all meals in different restaurant, all transportation & Sight seeing By Private coach with English Speaking Tour guide, all monuments entrance fees. Price Excludes : Above Package Tour cost Exclude: All the expenses of personal nature, drink, tip, visa for Nepal Airport departure tax in kathmandu airport.(26 US$).

For more details and Booking:

http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/special_package_for_heritage.php

 

HERITAGE TOURS WITH POKHARA AND POONHILL TREK

Day 01 : Upon arrival meeting and assistance at the airport by our representative then transfer & check in at hotel. Evening followed by traditional Nepali Dinner with culture dance. Day 02 : Drive to Pokhara and lunch on the way Hotel checking around 2:30 pm Evening leisure walk around Lake Side & sightseeing Dinner at 7:00 Pm Day 03 : Drive to Nayapul and trek to Thikedunga (Overnight in tea house) 11:00 am to 12:00 Pm sightseeing David fall, and Tibetan refugee camp Day 04 : Thikedunga trek to Ghorepani (overnight in tea house.) Day 05 : Early Morning hike to Poon Hill for Sun rise and trek back to Ghorepani . After breakfast trek to Ghandruk. Day 06 : Morning visit Gurung Museum and local village and trek to Nayapul and drive to pokhara. Day 07 : Breakfast and leisure time in Pokhara for few hours before we fly back to Katmandu. Day 08 : Sightseeing to Monkey Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square And evening shopping at thamel & Dinner Day 09 : Hotel checkout and sightseeing to pashupatinath, Bauddha And drive to the airport.

Above Package Tour Cost:   2 PAX 3-9 PAX 10 + PAX 15 + PAX 25 + PAX Twin Sharing 647 US $ 549 US $ 483 US $ 410 US$ 348 US$ Hotels Marshyangdi- Hotel, Nagarkot-Country Villa, Poikhara – fulbari Resort Single Supplementce : US$ 180:00 Price Includes : Twin sharing hotel accommodation with breakfast, all meals in different restaurant, all transportation & Sight seeing By Private coach with English Speaking Tour guide, all monuments entrance fees. English speaking Trekking guide, Porter, Permit Down jacket, Sleeping bag, all meals while on a trek. Price Excludes : All the expenses of personal nature, drink, tip, visa for Nepal Airport departure tax in kathmandu airport.(26 US$) .

For more details and Booking: http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/heritage_tours_with_pokhara_n_poonhill.php

 

LUMBINI: THE BIRTH PLACE OF BUDDHA

 

Lumbini is the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha, the apostle of peace, compassion and non-violence. The broken Ashoka pillar, remnant of an old monastery, images of Buddha’s mother Maya Devi, etc. are preserved in Lumbini. The historic importance of the pillar is evident by the inscription engraved in the pillar in Brahmi script. The pillar was erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar is the sacred pond, Puskarni, where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha and also where infant Buddha was given his first purification bath. The single most important place of the Lumbini and to the entire Buddhist world for that matter is the stone slab located deep in the Sanctum sanctorum. In addition we include Nagarkot which is 30 Km from the center of Kathmandu. This place is great. It is a little town known best for its views of the entire Nepali side of the Himalaya range from Everest in the east to the Annapurna in the west. Besides you don’t have to be in switzerland to ride on cable cars. Unlike in the west the cable car in Nepal and takes you upto the abode of Manakamana, the wish-fulfilling goddess, on what you could call a spiritual ride. Our scenic pilgrimage drive also includes the best of the wonderful spots of Nepal with a visit to an enchanting Pokhara, nesteld in the tranquill valley at 900m, is also the starting point for many of Nepal’s most popular trekking destinations.

Itinerary of Lumbini in Detail

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu. Day 02 : Pilgrimage tour in Kathmandu. Day 03 : Drive to bhaktapur and Sight seeing & afternoon drive to Nagarkot. Day 04 : Early morning wake up for the sunrise and after breakfast drive to Kurintar and visit Manakamana Temple by cable car and overnight in river side Spring Resort. Day 05 : Drive to Lumbini. Day 06-07 : At Kapilvastu birth place of Lord Buddha. Day 08 : Drive to Pokhara. Day 09 : Guided tours in Pokhara. Day 10 : Drive back to Kathmandu. Day 11 : Free day in Kathmandu Day 12 : International Departure.

Coat in US Dollars: Hotels 1 Person 2-3 Person 4-6 Person 7-9 Person 10-15 Person 16 and above Single supplementary 2-3 Star-Marshyangdi in Kathmandu and Hotel Meera in Pokhara 1195 965 718 582 510 450 250 5 star-Shangri-la in Kathmandu and fulbari Resort in Pokhara 1425 1195 948 812 740 680 450 Price Includes : All hotel accommodation with all meals as per itinerary on twin sharing basis, private transportation as per program, Monument entrance fees during sightseeing with guide. Price Excludes : All personal nature expenses, Tips, Final airport departure tax NRs.1356 per person for SAARC countries and NRs.1695 per person for other countries.  For more details and Booking:  http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/lumbini.php

Specials offer for 2008/2009 by highlander trekking, Nepal

GANESH HIMAL TREK

 

Day 01 : Kathmandu drive to Sole Bazaar (town) Day 02 : Sole trek to Kispang Day 03 : Kispang- Gonga Day 04 : Gonga- Rupchet Day 05 : Rest day in rupchet Day 06 : Rupchet-Highlander pass – Larkap Day 07 : Larkap- Pangsang la Day 08 : Pangsang la- Somdang Day 09 : Somdang- Chauri thala Day 10 : Chauri thala- Mailung Day 11 : Mailug- Pairobensi Day 12 : Pairobensi- Kathmandu

Price : US $ 700.00 Per Person (Minimum 4 Persons) Price Includes : All ground transportation, all meals while on trek (Breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee), Camping equipments (Two men tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, down jackets), a guide, a cook, cook helper, porter/s, other helping staffs, entry permits, all necessary requirements for Nepalese staffs (meals, insurance, equipments, ground transportation. Price Excludes : any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes, clients personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses. Notes : * The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, and avalanches, public strikes

Further information and booking: http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/ganesh_himal_trek_12.php

 

 

 

HOLY MT. KAILASH YATRA

 

Day 01 : Kathmandu arrival – Pick up from the airport and drive to Hotel and briefing. Day 02 : Breakfast/Sightseeing – Pashupati Nath, Bouddha Nath and swayambhu Nath. Day 03 : Tibet departure – drive to Nyalam (3600m) Day 04 : Acclimatization Day 05 : Drive to Saga (4200m) Day 06 : Drive to Paryang (4500m) Day 07 : Drive to Manasarovar (4500m) Day 08 : Puja at Manasarovar and drive to Darchen (4340 m) Day 09 : Parikrama of Kailash, trek to Dira Phuk gomba (4800m) Day 10 : Parikrama of Kailash, Trek over Dolma La pass [5630m] camp at Khando Shanglham (4900m) Day 11 : Parikrama of Kailash, trek to Darchen and Drive to Manasarovar. Day 12 : Drive to Paryang Day 13 : Drive to Saga Day 14 : Drive to Nyalam Day 15 : Drive to Kathamndu Day 16 : Fly back home.

Price : INR 65,000 Per Person on group joining basis. Price Includes : - 3 nights hotel in Kathmandu on BB basis on twin sharing - Fully catered tours with support of Nepali crew and/or specialist Indian cook. - Accommodation at tented camp & local guest houses (as specified in the itinerary). - Round trip transportation in Tibet by 4WD Land cruiser (4passengers in each car) and support truck. - Tibet travel permit and other applicable entrance fees. - Supply of mineral water throughout the trip. - Required Yak & Yak driver for luggage during trekking (Parikrama) around Mt. Kailash. - Gammov bag (pressure bag), Oxygen bottle and first-aid kid for emergency use. - Private boarder transfer, Kathmandu sightseeing & airport transfer - Tibet visa (including rush fee)   Price Excludes : - International airfare, airport tax. - Nepal visa fee [for NRIs] - Any expenses of personal nature. - Personal equipment & clothing. - Additional visa fee of USD 14 imposed on American passport holders. - Photography & filming fee -All meals while in Kathmandu.   Booking Condition All the personal details – passport photocopy, full name and address, date of birth, profession, nationality must be sent 2 months in advance with 25% (of total trip cost) non-refundable advance payment. ACCOMMODATION While in Nepal you will be staying in a hotel. In Tibet sleeping and eating will be in tents unless specified otherwise in the itinerary. Where guest houses are mentioned in the program we endeavour to stay in the best possible accommodation, though you should be aware that most of the guest houses in Tibet are quite basic. The bedrooms are usually very small and shared bathroom facilities are often outside. At times it may be necessary to stay in a dormitory with several other travelers if individual rooms are not available. However, final accommodation is set according to your interest. FOOD Your kitchen crew will provide tasty, plentiful and nutritious meals daily with a variety of local and Indian dishes. Food will be prepared either by an Indian specialist cook or a Nepali cook specially trained on Indian food preparation. We use as much fresh produce as possible and our cooks and kitchen crew maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness and food preparation hygiene. Special dietary requirements can always be catered to. TRANSPORTATION The road in Tibet can be quite rough at times and unpassable for many vehicles. For this reason we use 4-wheel-drive Toyota Land Cruiser. For deluxe trips we use Toyota 4500 and for standard trips Toyota 62 is used. These vehicles are extremely reliable and will make the journey as comfortable as possible. For the section between Kathmandu and Tibet border transportation comfortable private mini tourist coach is provided. In Tibet there will be a truck for carrying luggage, camping equipments. While on trek we will provide yak to carry your personal gear. Extra yaks, yakmen and horses can be provided for an additional cost.   PHYSICAL FITNESS Every Participant undertaking this trip must be physically fit. The trek around Kailash requires some strenuous hiking and altitude can take a physical toll on the body. We recommend to carryout physical exercise prior to the trip. If you have any chronic health problems please consult your doctor. ROUTE & CLIMATE CONDITIONS The route from Kathmandu to Tatopani (Nepal-China border) is narrow and scary but most of it is black topped. The high altitude Tibetan terrain is dry, cold, windy and dusty. Nights are colder. Torrential rains and strong icy wind is common feature, flooding rivers and landslides are frequent. The average altitude is above 3,500 m and the route covers many high altitude passes. The best time of year for this tour is from April to beginning of October. BASIC RECOMMENDED ITEMS: Jacket (down) / polar fleece (rain and water proof) Trousers wind / rain-proof T-shirts Thermal underwear Woolen and sun hats, scarves (muffler), towel, woolen or cotton socks, gloves, A pair of sun / snow glasses Trekking boots Sunscreen / sun lotion Flash light with spare bulbs and batteries Sandals Water bottle Day pack for your personal belongings Walking stick. Carry some of your favorite travel diet like chocolates, canned food. 4 Passport size photos.   RISK AND LIABILITES : • Our effort is to make your journey smooth and pleasant. However, as all the Tibet tours and treks are run strictly under Tibet Tourism Bureau. Highlander or it’s Tibet counterpart agent shall not be responsible for any alteration or cancellation of program due to any unavoidable circumstances beyond our control such as road blockade, landslide, snow, political unrest cancellation of flight, helicopter mechanical problem, delayed arrival, sickness or accident. Any extra cost incurring thereby shall be borne by the clients on the spot. Since Tibet is very remote place and road are very rough sometime good vehicle may break down. • We highly advise guests to have full insurance against medical and personal accident risk. IMPORTANT NOTE : Every effort will be made to keep to the above mentioned itinerary. As this is adventure travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

Further information & booking: http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/holy_mt_kailash_yatra.php

 

 

 

MAGIC ANNAPURNA TREK

 

 

Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Besisahar (7 hours) and overnight in teahouse. Day 02 : Trek from Besisahar to Bahundanda (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse. Day 03 : Bahundanda trek to Jagat (5hrs) and overnight. Day 04 : Jagat trek to Dharapani- 6hrs and overnight. Day 05 : Dharapani trek to Chame-5 hrs and overnight Day 06 : Chame trek to Pisang- 5 hrs and overnight Day 07 : Pisang trek to Ngawal – 5 hrs and overnight. Day 08 : Ngawal trek to Manang- 3510m 4 hrs and overnight Day 09 : Manang rest day. Day 10 : Manang trek to Tilicho Base Camp- 6 hrs and overnight. Day 11 : Tilicho Lake (4915 m) Explore Day. Day 12 : Tilicho Base camp trek to Khangsar -4 hrs and overnight Day 13 : Khangsar trek to Yak Kharka – 4 hrs and overnight Day 14 : Yak Kharka trek to Thorung Phedi- 3hrs and overnight Day 15 : Thorung Phedi- Thorung la pass -Muktinath- 9 hrs and overnight Day 16 : Muktinath trek to Marpha- 6 hrs and overnight Day 17 : Marpha trek to Ghasa- 6hrs and overnight Day 18 : Ghasa trek to Tatopani- 5 hrs and overnight Day 19 : Tatopani trek to Ghorepani- 8 hrs and overnight Day 20 : Ghorepani trek – Poon hill- Tadapani- 6 hrs and overnigh Day 21 : Tadapani trek to Ghandruk- 4 hrs and overnight Day 22 : Ghandruk trek to Nayapul- 5 hrs and drive to Pokhara one hrs and end of trek Day 23 : Flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu

Price : US $ 1500 Per Person (Minimum 2 Person)   Price Includes : All meals (Breakfast/lunch/dinner with tea\coffee), accommodation in teahouses, a guide, porter, sleeping bag, down jackets, transportation by Car or Jeep, entry permits, Trc Permit, Flight tickets Pokhara-Kathmandu,all necessaries for Nepalese staffs (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipments, insurance etc)   Price Excludes : Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, and cold drinks), cigarettes, clients’ personal insurance, personal equipments, rescue charge, staff tips and any kind of unforeseen expenses etc. IMPORTANT NOTE : Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary, but as this is Adventure Travel in a remote mountain region, we cannot guarantee it. Weather conditions, road conditions, vehicle breakdowns and the health of fellow travelers can all contribute to changes. We will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but an easy going nature will be an asset!, but an easy going nature will be an asset!

Further details and booking: http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/magic_annapurna_trek.php

 

MANASLU ROUND TREK

 

Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu 1350m, Upon arrival, you will be received by our representative to transfer to hotel. Day 02 : Kathmandu 1350m- AM: Meet your guide and leave for 1/2 day sightseeing of Kathmandu City and Swoyambhunath Stupa. PM: After lunch, continue sightseeing of Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa. If you have been to Nepal with us before we can arrange for you to have a similar sightseeing tour but to less visited sights in the Kathmandu valley. Day 03 : Drive to Gorkha, trek to camp above Gorkha Day 04 : Trek to Arkole 570m Day 05 : Trek to Kalibote 800m Day 06 : Trek to Barpak 1915m Day 07 : Trek to Laprak 2200m Day 08 : Trek to Korlebesi 875m Day 09 : Trek to Jagat 1370m Day 10 : Trek to Philim 1570m Day 11 : Deng 1540m Day 12 : Trek to Ghap 2165m Day 13 : Trek to Lho 3180m Day 14 : Lho We have a full day here to rest or explore the village. Another good option could be the hard but rewarding round trek up to Manaslu east BC. Day 15 : Trek to Sama Goan (Ro) 3525m Day 16 : Sama Gaon We have two nights here, a full day to explore the village and gompas; a little piece of old Tibet! This is also an extra day in case anyone is having trouble acclimatizing… Day 17 : Trek to Samdo 3690m Day 18 : Samdo Day 19 : Trek to Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi 4460m We leave on the trade route to old Tibet and climb through the ruins of Larkya bazaar, one of the trade markets that flourished years back. After two hours of climbing with increasingly incredible views, we come to the campsite at Dharamsala, where it’s a hot lunch and a feast of views. Day 20 : Cross Larkya La (4930m) to Bimtang 3590m Day 21 : Trek to Tilje 2300m Day 22 : Trek to Dharapani 1860m Day 23 : Trek to Chamje 1430m Day 24 : Trek to Ngadi 930m Day 25 : Trek to Besi Sahar 760m, drive to Kathmandu Day 26 : Free Day in Kathmandu Day 27 : Depart

Price : Contact us The Route Note : * The Lonely Planet guide book describes the Manaslu trek as tougher than most, but this is now wrong. There have been new trails put in that significantly reduce the climbing involved and reduce the exposure. The trails are now wide and good unlike in Tilman’s time (1950) where in one part the trail was a few narrow planks resting on branches that had been hammered into cracks in the rock!

Further details & Booking: http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/manaslu_round.php

 

 

EVEREST HIGH PASS

 

Day 01 : Kathmandu fly to lukla (2700 m) and trek to Phakding (2600m), 4 hrs and overnight in tents. Day 02 : Phakding trek to Namche (3440m) 6 hrs and overnight in tents. Day 03 : Namche rest day (Day hike to Khumjung village) 3 hrs overnight in tents. Day 04 : Namche trek to Tengboche (3860m), 5hrs overnight in tents. Day 05 : Tengboche trek to Dingboche (4300m), 5 hrs overnight in tents. Day 06 : Dingboche – Rest day (Day hike to Amadablam BC) 5 hrs overnight in tents. Day 07 : Dingboche trek to Chhukung, 3 hrs overnight in tents Day 08 : Chhukung trek to Khangmala BC (5000m), 4 hrs overnight in tents Day 09 : Khangmala BC- Khangmala pass (5535)-Lobuche (4930m), 6hrs overnight in tents. Day 10 : Lobuche trek to Everest base camp (5400m) and to Gorekshep (5170m), 8-9 hrs overnight in tents. Day 11 : Gorekshep (early morning trek to Kalapattar, 5545m) 3 hrs and trek to Dzongla, 6 hrs overnight in tents. Day 12 : Dzongal -chola pass (5420m) trek to Dragnag, 6 hrs overnight in tents. Day 13 : Dragnag trek to Gokyo, 3 hrs overnight in tents. Day 14 : Rest day at Gokyo (Hike to Gokyo Ri), 4 hrs overnight in tents. Day 15 : Gokyo-renjo pass (5338m) trek Arye, 7hrs overnight in tents. Day 16 : Arye trek to Glacier, 3 hrs overnight in tents. Day 17 : Glacier trek to Thame, 6hrs overnight in tents. Day 18 : Thame trek to Monzo, 6 hrs overnight in tents. Day 19 : Monzo trek to Lukla, 5 hrs overnight in tents. Day 20 : Lukla fly to Kathmandu, End of the trek.

Price : US $ 2000 (Per Person) Minimum 4 Pax Price Includes : All meals while on trek (Breakfast, lunch, dinner with tea/coffee), Camping equipments (Two men tents, dining tents, kitchen tents, toilet tents, sleeping bags, mattresses, down jackets), a guide, a cook, cook helper, porter/s, other helping staffs, entry permits, all necessary requirements for Nepalese staffs (meals, insurance, equipments, ground transportation). Price Excludes : Any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes, clients personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses, domestic flight tickets etc. Notes : * The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, and avalanches, public strikes

Further details & Booking: http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/everest_high_pass_trek.php

 

 

 

TAMANG HERITAGE TRAIL

 

Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabru besi ( 10-11 hours) and overnight in tea house. Day 02 : Syabru besi trek to Gatlang (5 hrs) and overnight in community lodge Day 03 : Gatlang trek to Tatopani (6-7 hrs) and overnight in community lodge. Day 04 : Tatopani trek to Thuman (6 hrs) and overnight in community lodge Day 05 : Thuman trek to Briddim (6 hrs) and overnight in local home. Day 06 : Briddim trek to Lamahotel (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse Day 07 : Lamahotel trek to Langtang (6hrs) and overnight in teahouse Day 08 : Langtang trek to Kanjin (4 hrs) and overnight in teahouse Day 09 : Kanjin rest day and hike to Langsisa Kharka or Glacier langtang –lirung or hike to Tsherko ri (5000M) Day 10 : Kanjin trek to Lama hotel (6 hours) Day 11 : Lama hotel trek to Thulosyabru (5-6 hours) Day 12 : Thulosyabru trek to Dhunche 5 hours Day 13 : Dhunche drive to Kathmandu (6-7 hours)

Price : US $ 630 2 Pax (including local transportation)US$ 580 4-6 Pax Price Includes :All meals (Breakfast/lunch/dinner with tea\coffee), accommodation in teahouses, a guide, sleeping bag, down jackets, ground transportation, entry permits, all necessaries for Nepalese staffs (all meals, accommodation in tea houses, equipments, insurance etc). Price Excludes : any bar bills (alcoholic drinks, mineral water, cold drinks), cigarettes, clients personal insurance, any kind of unforeseen expenses etc. Notes : * The departure schedule can be change on any unavoidable circumstances such as weather hazards, natural changes of walking track, road slides, and avalanches, public strikes.

For further details and Booking:  http://www.highlandernepal.com/nepal/trekking/tamang_heritage_trail_combining_with_langtang.php

 

 

LOWER DOLPO TO PHOKSUMDO

 

Day 01 : Fly to Nepalgunj Day 02 : Fly to Jumla (2370m) & Trek to Gothi chaur (2700m) Day 03 : Trek to Naphukana (3080m) Day 04 : Trek to Chaurikot (3060m) Day 05 : Trek to Bheri riverside (2610m) Day 06 : Trek to Garpung khola (2900m) Day 07 : Trek to Kagmara (3500m) Day 08 : Trek to Kagmara Phedi (4000m) Day 09 : Across Kagmara La (5115m) Day 10 : Trek to Pungmo Day 11 : Trek to Phoksumdo lake Day 12 : At Phoksumdo lake Day 13 : Trek to Baga la phedi Day 14 : Across Baga la (5090m) & Trek to Numa la phedi (4800m) Day 15 : Across Numa la (5360m) & Trek to Do (4100m) Day 16 : At Do Day 17 : At Do Day 18 : Trek to Lahani (3560m) Day 19 : Trek to Tarakot (2600m) Day 20 : Trek to Dunai (2100m) Day 21 : Trek to Juphal (2500m) Day 22 : Fly Juphal / Nepalgunj / Kathmandu

Price : Contact us

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MERA PEAK

 

Day 01 : Kathmandu (approx 1300m) -Jiri (Approx. 2000m) Day 02 : Jiri (approx 2000m) -Shivalaya (Approx.1800m) Day 03 : Shivalaya (approx 1800m) -Bhandar (Approx.2200m) Day 04 : Bhandar (approx 2200m)- Sete (Approx. 2500m) Day 05 : Sete (approx 2500m) – June Bensi (Approx. 2600m) Day 06 : Juni Bensi (approx 2600m) – Nuntha la (approx. 2200m) Day 07 : Nunthala- Pangkongma (Approx.3100m) Day 08 : Pangkongma- Ningso (2900m) Day 09 : Ningso- Chattra Khola (3200m) Day 10 : Chattra Khola- Kothe (3500m) Day 11 : Kothe- Thagnak (4300m) Day 12 : Rest Day for acclimatize Day 13 : Tangnag (approx 4300m)-Khare (approx.5000m). Day 14 : Rest day in Khare for acclimatization Day 15 : Khare -Mera La Day 16 : Mera la- High Camp Day 17 : High camp- Mera peak (Summit) -Khare Day 18 : Khare-Kote Day 19 : Kote-Tuli Kharka Day 20 : Tuli Kharka-Lukla Day 21 : Lukla-Kathmandu (End of Trek)

Price : Contact Us Note: Please note that the itinerary may be change at any time and that factor such as weather, health, logistics etc. Will no doubt create some change in the actual dates of the program.

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KANCHENJUNGA NORTH-SOUTH

 

Day 01 : Flight from Kathmandu to Biratnager Day 02 : Flight to Sukhetar – Taplejung then trek to Lali kharka (2220m) Day 03 : Trek to Keswa (2100m) Day 04 : Trek to Mamanke (2000m) Day 05 : Trek to Yamphudin (1650m) Day 06 : Trek to Lamite jungle camp (2920m) Day 07 : Trek to Torontan (3080m) Day 08 : Trek to Tseram (3750m) Day 09 : Trek to ramche (4360m) Day 10 : Ramche – Exploration Day 11 : Trekking beyond the Magin la Day 12 : Trek to Gunsa (3475m) Day 13 : Trek to Khambachen (4040m) Day 14 : Trek to Lhonak (4790m) Day 15 : Trek to Pang pama Day 16 : Pang pama rest day Day 17 : Mamanke, camp Day 18 : Retreat trek to Gunsa (3430m) Day 19 : Trek to Kyapra (2300m) Day 20 : Trek to Sakathum (1600) Day 21 : Trek to Chirwa (1180m) Day 22 : Trek to Phurumba Day 23 : Trek to Phurumba Day 24 : Flight to Kathmandu via Biratnagar.

Price : Contact us

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SIMIKOT TO KAILASH TREK 

 

Day 01 : Fly to Kathmandu to Nepalgunj O/N Hotel. Day 02 : Fly to Simikot and trek to Dharapari & Camp (2400m) 4 hours Day 03 : Trek to Kermi & Camp (2800m) (Hot Spring visit) 5 hours Day 04 : Trek to Yalbang & Camp (2900m) (Visit Yalbang Monastery) 5-6 hours Day 05 : Trek to Tumkot on Camp (2950m) (6-7 hours) Day 06 : Trek to Thado Dhunga (4100m) (6-7 hours) Day 07 : Rest day in Thado Dhunga for acclamitazation Day 08 : Trek over Nara Pass (4500m) and drive to Purang. (3775 m) O/N GH. Day 09 : Drive to Chiu monastery Manasarovar Lake. (4550m) O/N Camp. Day 10 : Explore Manasarovar Lake. & take bath in hot spring (optional). O/N Camp. Day 11 : Drive to Darchen (Foot of Mt.Kailash) (4600m O/N GH Day 12 : Trek to Dira Phuk gompa on Camp (5000m) Day 13 : Trek over Dorlma La pass (burning flam rock) [5630m] camp at Khando Shanglham on Camp (4900m)  Day 14 : Trek to Darchen and drive to Ngari Phuntshom (4500m) on Camp Day 15 : Drive to Saga on Guest House Day 16 : Drive to Lhatse on Guest House Day 17 : Drive to Shigatse (3900M) sightseeing O/N Hotel Day 18 : Drive to Gyantse (3950M) sightseeing O/N Hotel Day 19 : Drive to Lhasa (3650m) O/N Hotel Day 20 : Lhasa: Depong and Sera monastery. O/N Hotel Day 21 : Lhasa: Potala, Norbulingkha and Jokhang. O/N Hotel Day 22 : Drive to Namtsho Lake and O/N Guest House Day 23 : Explore Namtsho Lake and drive back to Lhasa Day 24 : Drive to Lhasa airport and fly to Kathmandu

Price : US $ 3800 minimum 2 pax. Price Includes :Airport pick up / drop services Airfar Kathmandu-Nepalgunj-Simikot 250 $ Airfare Lhasa-Kathmandu. 316 $ Maoist Donation Simikot special permit Full board camping during trek English speaking Tibetan guide Nepalese guide & staff for Camping Mule and Yak or porter for carrying luggage in Nepal and Tibet. New Model land cruiser and support Truck All camping cooking equipment All Entry fees for Kailash and other Monastries in Tibet. Travel permit Tibet visa fee Guest houses in Purang, Darchen, Saga , Lhatse & Namtsho Hotel in Nepalgunj, Shigatse , Gyantse and Lhasa with Breakfast. Price Excludes : Emergency evacuation if needed Beverages and personal expenses Personal equipments Travel insurance Tips and local donation Anything not mentioned above Excess baggage Kathmandu to Simikot. Lunch and Dinner in Lhatse, Shigatse, Gyantse, Lhasa. & Namtsho. Best Time : Late April to Late October.

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