1. Kathmandu- Langtang (10 days):
An interesting 200km drive from Kathmandu takes
us to Dhunche to the north of Kathmandu. The
trek begins at Dhunche. This trails leads us
through forests of pine and rhododendron through
the rich greenery of yak pastures for which
the area is famous. We reach the Tibetan hamlet
of Ghoda Tabela and proceed towards the Langtang
valley at an altitude of 3,000m. This valley
is surrounded by many peaks and glaciers and
is dominated by Spectacular Mountain and glacial
scenery. Langtang National Park (1243) sq. km.
is also an alpine valley and the home of the
musk deer and the snow leopard. The return journey
descends through the same route to Dhuche.
2. Langtang – Gosaikunda Pass
Helambu (15 days):
This trek begins at Dhunche. It is similar to
the Langtang valley trek except that return
takes a different route passing through an entirely
different valley. We trek down to Shebru from
the Langtang valley. The trail affords excellent
views of Ganesh Himal. The route then deviates
and we reach the Hindu holy lakes at Gosaikunda,
a famous pilgrimage site. Here we have superb
views of the central and eastern Himalayan peaks.
The trail proceeds to the Thare Pati pass, and
then drops down to the picturesque Sherpa village
of Helambu. The entire Helambu region 72 km
north-east of Kathmandu has several highland
Tamang and Sherpa villages scattered on both
sides of the Melamche Khola (river).
3. Helambu Trek (6-9 days):
These are medium length treks, not so hard.
They lead into the homeland of the Helambu Sherpa
people. Helambu is an appropriate destination
for a pleasure trek. The trek to Helambu can
start with an hours drive from Kathmandu to
Sundarijal or 4 hours drive to Melamchi and
also end the trek in either one way. Beyond
the Melamchi Khola forests are lush and plentiful
and the penetrating into the Buddhist culture
of the region makes a very interesting experience
in one of the country’s finest trekking
destinations which does not require the back
breaking rig ours.
4. Panch Pokhari (9-10 days):
This trek begins at Barabise, 3 hours drive
to the east of Kathmandu. We trek through a
beautiful rhododendron forest and ascend gradually
to pine clad slopes. We reach the famous five
lakes for which this treks is named. This lovely
spot affords spectacular views of Gauri Shanker
Himal and its surrounding peaks. Yak ranches
can also be seen in summer-when the pastures
are green.