7-Day ANNAPURNA GETAWAY Camping Trek.
A Naturalist's Trail To The Famous Himalayan View Point On Poon Hill

This special Getaway trek involves 8 days of hiking and camping along, little visited areas of the Annapurna foothills. Our journey begins with a drive to Birethanti on the Pokhara-Baglung road. As we begin our trek, we will marvel at the maze of terraces, carved into the hillsides, that make up most of rural Nepal. Our trail winds through forested slopes, interspersed with cultivated terraces, with magnificent views of Machapuchare (Fish Tail Peak) and the entire Annapurnas. Once we climb higher, we pass by the typical slate-roofed villages, on hill-slopes overlooking the mighty Kali Gandaki valley. The giant Dhaulagiri Himal dominate the skyline. Now our trail winds though a magical forest of giant rhododendron and oak trees - far away from the crowded backpacker's ‘apple pie' trail. As a fitting finale to this trek we will make a dawn ascent of Poon Hill to enjoy one of the most spectacular mountain-scape on Earth. As the sun touches the snowcapped summits, the Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,788ft.) and Annapurna (8,091m/26,538ft.), along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear, like magic, before our eyes. In the end our trail drops down into the Kali Gandaki river valley near the town of Baglung. A rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and beautiful landscape.

During October-November and March-May this trek hooks up with a 3-day white water raft trip down the Kali Gandaki river - perhaps one of finest white water trips in the Himalaya. For more information on this raft trip see Nepal River Raft Trips (or write to us).

Easy to moderate trekking and camping between 900m (3000ft) to 2,800m (9,200ft) with day hiking to 3,200m (10,500ft). Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY: 
Day 1: Drive Pokhara-Nayapul. Trek to Puran Gaon.
Day 2: Trek to Lespar.
Day 3: Trek to Nagi.
Day 4: Trek to Phool Bari.
Day 5: Visit Poon Hill. Trek to Dharapani.
Day 6: Trek to Near Baglung.
Day 7: Trek to Nayapul bridge. End trek.
Drive back to Pokhara (or Begin Kali Gandaki River trip).

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15-Day ANNAPURNA ENCOUNTER Camping Trek
Trekking Through "... One Of Nepal's Most Beautiful Trails."

This Getaway Special branches off the popular trekking routes and heads into beautiful unspoiled wilderness surrounded by stunning mountain scenery. This trail is a naturalist's paradise, back-droped by incredible mountain scenery. Wildlife of this area include the Himalayan Tahr (a large goat-like creature), the Pikka (a mammal similar to a guinea pig), and the national bird of Nepal - the multi-coloured Impeyan Pheasant. For the bird-watcher this trek presents a variety of species with maximum numbers available during the spring (March-May). Two Himalayan giants, Dhaulagiri (8,167m/26,788m) and Annapurna I (8,091m/26,538ft) dominate the skyline. The Kali Gandaki River cuts between these two mighty peaks, forming the deepest gorge on the earth's surface, some 7,000m /23,000ft deep! Our camp-sites, high on the ridges beneath Annapurna South (7,237m/23,737ft) offer some of the finest panoramic views available in the Annapurna region.

Moderate to difficult trekking, and camping, from 1,000m (3,000ft) to 3,870m (12,700ft) and optional hiking to 4,500m (15,000ft). Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY: 
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara-Nayapul.
Day 2: Trek to Puran Gaon.
Day 3: Trek to Lespar.
Day 4: Trek to Nagi.
Day 5: Trek to Phool Bari.
Day 6: Early morning ascent of Poon Hill. Continue to Chitre/Souta.
Day 7: Trek to Chistebung.
Day 8: Trek to Kopra ridge.
Day 9: Trek to High Camp.
Day 10: Exploratory hike to Kaire Lake. Return trek to Kopra ridge.
Day 11: Trek to Dobato.
Day 12: Trek to Gandruk.
Day 13: Trek to Pothana.
DaY 14: Trek to Phedi. Pokhara.
Day 15: Return drive to Kathmandu.

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13-Day MUSTANG MYSTIQUE Camping Trek
A Trek To Lo Manthang - The Walled Capital Of Mustang.

Trek to Nepal's northern frontier with Tibet to experience the mystique of the fabled Kingdom of Mustang - yes there is still a King of Mustang! Closed to all foreigners since Nepal crushed the Khampa revolt against the communist Chinese in the early 1970s it has been reopened to a limited number of trekkers only recently. Here we find fascinating villages, Buddhist monasteries and medieval forts set amidst a scenery of the high Himalaya and Tibetan Plateau. Flying from Pokhara up the Kali Gandaki valley we land at Jomsom - the gate way to Mustang. From here we start our 10-day loop visiting Lo Manthang, the walled capital of Mustang and the famous cave temples at Luri, along with many monasteries and villages.

Moderate to rigorous trekking, and camping, generally between 2,750m (9,000ft) to 3690m (12,100ft) and hiking to a maximum of 4,207m (13,800ft). Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY: 
Day 1: Fly Pokhara to Jomsom. Trek to Kagbeni.
Day 2: Trek to Tsaile.
Day 3: Trek to Tamagyang.
Day 4: Trek to Trakmar.
Day 5: Trek to Lo Manthang.
Day 6: Day of exploration at Lo Manthang.
Day 7: Trek to Yara.
Day 8: Visit Luri Gompa and trek to Dri.
Day 9: Trek by way of Charang to Gammi.
Day 10: Trek to Samar.
Day 11: Trek to Kagbeni.
Day 12: Trek to Jomsom.
Day 13: Fly Jomsom/Pokhara.

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25-Day DESTINATION DOLPO Camping Trek
A Trek Of Distinction - Nepal's Remote And Seldom Seen Wild West

This trek, to Nepal's remote and seldom seen wild west, is possibly one of the best long treks in the Himalaya. This follows the route taken by Peter Matthiessen and immortalized in his famous book The Snow Leopard. The Dolpo area was also the area where Rodney Jackson, a naturalist, conducted his study on the elusive snow leopards which became the subject of a National Geographic article and a book - Vanishing Tracks. This trek offers one of the remotest terrain, natural grandeur and Buddhist villages few westerners have yet visited. Starting by following the tropical Mayagdi Valley the trail crosses several high passes before getting to Tichurong and the Buddhist enclave of Dho and then to the famous Phoksumdo Lake (near where Matthiessen spotted his snow leopard) before swinging back to Dunai and ending with the flight out of Juphal to Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. A trek for those looking for some serious trekking.

Moderate to rigorous trekking and camping through areas, rarely visited by tourist, in altitudes ranging from 915m (3,000ft) to a maximum of 4341m (14,240ft). Involves four pass crossings from 3965m (13,000ft) to 5,064m (16,610ft). Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY: 
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu-Pokhara-Baglung.
Day: Trek to Tatopani.
Day 3: Trek to Dharapani.
Day 4: Trek to Lumsum.
Day 5: Trek to Jaljala pass.
Day 6: Trek to Dhorpatan.
Day 7: Trek to beyond Phagune Dhuri pass.
Day 8: Trek to Kayam Danda.
Day 9: Trek Kyar Kharka.
Day 10: Trek to Syang Khola.
Day 11: Trek over Jang La Bhanjayang to Tichurong.
Day 12: Day at Tichurong with optional hikes.
Day 13: Trek to Lahini.
Day 14: Trek to Keralung.
Day 15: Trek to Dho-Tarap.
Day 16: Day at Dho-Tarap with exploration.
Day 17: Trek to Takyu.
Day 18: Trek over Numa La pass to Poyun Khola.
Day 19: Trek over Bhaga La pass to Chimi Che.
Day 20: Trek to Phoskumdo Lake.
Day 21: Day at Phoksumdo with exploration.
Day 22: Trek to Chepka.
Day 23: Trek to Dunai.
Day 24: Trek to Juphal.
Day 25: Fly Juphal/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu.

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22-Day MAGNIFIQUE MANASLU Camping Trek
A Magnificent Trek To Hidden Valley Behind The Manaslu Range

In diversity of terrain, mountain views and Himalayan cultures this trek is a perfect alternative to the very popular, but crowded, Annapurna Circuit. This newly opened trek, almost untouched by tourists, circling the entire Manaslu Himal (8,100m/26,658ft) offers a chance to comprehensively explore the full range of Nepal's natural and cultural diversity. We trek through lowland Hindu villages with terraced fields and deep river gorges, flat roofed stone houses of Tibetan villages, prayer walls and monasteries, glaciers, high altitude lakes, and stunning, close-up views of some of the highest mountains on Earth. Hidden behind Manaslu are some of the unexplored and unknown Tibetan villages that have seen little changed since medieval times.

Moderate to rigorous trekking, and camping, through Nepal's newest trek, between 1,220m (4,000ft) and 4,375m (14,350ft) with one pass crossing of 5,213m (17,100ft) at the Larkya La. The best substitute for the more popular Annapurna-circuit trek. Fully supported trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY: 
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu-Gorkha. Trek to Kalikathan.
Day 2: Trek to Chapthok.
Day 3: Trek to Arughat.
Day 4: Trek to Sati Khola.
Day 5: Trek to Maccha Khola.
Day 6: Trek to Yaru Khola.
Day 7: Trek to Philam.
Day 8: Trek to Deng.
Day 9: Trek to Namro.
Day 10: Trek to Shayle.
Day 11: Trek to Samagaon.
Day 12: Trek to Samdo.
Day 13: At Samdo for exploration.
Day 14: Trek to Phede.
Day 15: Trek over Larkya La pass.
Day 16: Trek to Bimthang.
Day 17: Trek to Tilge.
Day 18: Trek to Tal.
Day 19: Trek to Syange.
Day 20: Trek to Simal Chaur.
Day 21: Trek to Phalesangu.
Day 22: Drive to Kathmandu.

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18-Day HOLY KAILASH TO HUMLA Camping Trek
Journey To Holy Kailash & Trek Through The Remote Humla Valley In Nepa

This extraordinary journey takes you to Tibet's mythical Mount Kailas and Lake Manasarovar and then through the hidden Humla valley in Nepal's westernmost Tibetan frontier. Starting from Kathmandu we travel overland west along the mighty Zangpo river and over high passes to reach Mt. Kailas. This holy mountain is revered by Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and Bonpos as the center of the universe. Once there we will make the ‘kora' (holy-circuit) trek of the mountain, sharing the trail with many other pilgrims that head for Kailas during the summer months. Afterwards we will camp by the banks of lake Manasarovar and then head south to cross the Tibet-Nepal border into Humla. Once over the Nara Lagna pass we get ‘over the hump' and south of the main Himalayan range to trek down the Karnali river, through alpine meadows, ancient villages and forested valleys to end with a flight from Simikot to Nepalgunj in the Nepal's Terai lowland. This exclusive journey is made for travelers in search for a cultural and spiritual odyssey amidst mountain splendor.

Rigorous overland driving, trekking and camping, through the remote and wild western Tibet and Nepal, in altitudes between 2,745m (9,000ft) and 4,880m (16,000ft) and hiking to a maximum of 5548m (18,200ft). Fully supported trip with all camping equipment and meals, led by experienced guide. Overland travel in Tibet using Japanese four-wheel-drive jeeps backed by a truck carrying provisions and equipment. On the trekking portion all equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day pack only and walk at an easy pace.

ITINERARY: 
Day 1: Drive Kathmandu to Zangmu.
Day 2: Drive to Tingri.
Day 3: Drive to Sang Sang.
Day 4: Drive to Saga.
Day 5: Drive to Pryang.
Day 6: Drive to Manasarovar Lake.
Day 7: Drive to Darchen.
Day 8: Start Kailas trek to Drira Puk.
Day 9: Trek over Drolma La pass to Zuthul Puk.
Day 10: End trek at Darchen. Drive to Chiu Gompa.
Day 11: Drive to Taklakot.
Day 12: Drive to Ser. Trek to Hilsa.
Day 13: Trek over Nara La pass to Yari.
Day 14: Trek to near Yamkar.
Day 15: Trek to Chumsa Khola.
Day 16: Trek to Toling.
Day 17: Trek to Simikot.
Day 18: Fly Simikot/Nepalgunj/Kathmandu.

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25-Day REMOTE ROUTE TO EVEREST Camping Trek
A Legendary Trek Up Little Explored Arun Valley To Everest Base Camp.

BEST SEASON:
March-May and October-November.

This trek approaches the famous Everest Area from the little explored Arun River Valley. The Arun is well know as a treasure- trove of Himalayan fauna and flora. Many little know plants, animals and birds have been discovered here as recently as a decade ago. We will trek up this culturally and naturally rich area starting with a spectacular flight to Tumling Tar airstrip set in the foothills below the Makalu and Kanchanjunga Massifs. Veering westwards we cross the Hinku Khola to join the 'Everest Trail' near Lukla. From Lukla we will have ample time to acclimatize and to explore the fabled villages of Namche, Khunde and Khumjung - home to the indomitable Sherpas of Nepal. As a grand finale to this legendary trek we will make a dawn assent of Kala Patthar for spectacular vistas of the highest mountains on Earth, including Mt. Everest, towering around us.

Moderate to rigorous trekking and camping from 2,100m/7,000 ft. to 4,940m/16,200ft with optional day hikes up to 5,550m/18,200ft. Accommodation in tents with camping mattress. The trek starts with a flight to Tumling Tar and includes all meals, services of experienced local guide, cook, helpers, Sherpas and porters to carry luggage. Trekkers carry a day-pack only and walk at their own pace.

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Tumlingtar. Start trek. Camp.
Days 02-10: Trek by way of Arun Valley to Lukla. Camps.
Days 11-16: Trek to Namche, Tengboche and Dingboche. Camps.
Days 17: Rest day and optional hike to Chukung Ri.
Days 18-19: Trek to Everest BC and Kalapattar. Camps.
Days 20-24: Trek back to Lukla by way of Phortse.
Day 25: Fly Lukla to Kathamndu. Transfer to hotel.

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25-Day THE GREAT KANCHANJUNGA Camping Trek
To North & South Base Camps Of The Third Highest Mountain

Maximum altitude: 5120m
Trek grade: Moderate to Strenuous.

At 8,598m/28,172ft Kanchanjunga, is the third highest peak in the world. It lies in a sensitive restricted area astride the Nepal/ Sikkim border, only a few miles from Tibet. Our trip will head for the Shangri-La of the Yalung glacier immediately to the south of Kanchanjunga. Our journey starts with a trek over the Mahabharat Lekh range with majestic views of both the Everest and Kanchanjunga massifs and the Arun Valley between them. Recently this beautiful unspoiled region has been designated a conservation area. Our route gradually limbs through the rich farmland of the Limbu people famous for their distinctive tall 'topi' or caps to the upland Buddhist communities whose inhabitants have their origins in Tibet. We trek through richly cultivated hillsides, Rhododendron forests and yak pastures below the glacier. On higher ground we may see musk deer or blue sheep on the crossing from north to south base camp. The return route heading west passes through some of the delightful villages of Taplejung. The panoramic views of Everest, Makalu and Kanchanjunga are magnificent on the easy walk down to the road head.

Moderate to rigorous trekking, and camping between 2,744m. (9,000ft) and 4,790m (15,700ft) with day hikes and one pass crossing of 5,120m (16,795ft) at the Mirgin La. Fully supported camping trek with all meals and equipment led by experienced local guide. All equipment and luggage will be carried by porters. Clients carry day-pack only and walk at an easy pace.

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