Tour category: Trekking in Nepal

Rolwaling Trekking

Rolwaling is a wild and lonely high east/west valley below Gauri Shankar 7145m just south of the Tibetan border with Thame in the Khumbu or Everest region at its eastern end. This is a remote and culturally diverse area occupied by Sherpa, Tamang and Chhetri people Starting from Barabise in the west and passing Tinsang La, the trail descends to Bigu Gompa, a Buddist nunnery and follows the Bhotekosi river before turning into the Rolwaling valley. The route goes to Bedi, the last permanent settlement at 3690m and Na, a summer settlement at 4183m before ascending a grass-covered valley to beautiful Tso Rolpa lake. It then traverses a moraine on the north side of the valley and the snout of the Tram Bau Glacier. Great care must be taken on the glacier and the crossing of the Tesi Lapcha La 5755m into the Khumbu can be difficult. This spectacular route then drops to Thame and follows the Bhote Kosi river to Namche Bazar and on to Lukla for a flight back to Kathmandu.

Rolwaling trekking – & Trek information Rolwaling is a wild and lonely high east/west valley below Gauri Shankar 7145m just south of the Tibetan border with Thame in the Khumbu or Everest region at its eastern end. This is a remote and culturally diverse area occupied by Sherpa, Tamang and Chhetri people Starting from Barabise in the west and passing Tinsang La, the trail descends to Bigu Gompa, a Buddist nunnery and follows the Bhotekosi river before turning into the Rolwaling valley. The route goes to Bedi, the last permanent settlement at 3690m and Na, a summer settlement at 4183m before ascending a grass-covered valley to beautiful Tso Rolpa lake. It then traverses a moraine on the north side of the valley and the snout of the Tram Bau Glacier. Great care must be taken on the glacier and the crossing of the Tesi Lapcha La 5755m into the Khumbu can be difficult. This spectacular route then drops to Thame and follows the Bhote Kosi river to Namche Bazar and on to Lukla for a flight back to Kathmandu. Rolwaling Trekking Trip Highlight.

Dudhkunda Cultural Trail

Dudhkunda (4,560m), a holy mountain lake, in the lap of Mt. Number is a popular trekking destination of Solu. The trek to Dudh Kunda starting from Phalpu can be done either only around Dudhkunda lake or combined with cultural experience passing through Khaling Rai settlement and then back to Salleri through dense forests of rhododendron and a variety of wildlife. The trial combined provides one with a close encounter with the unique Khaling Rai of this area. Dudhkunda, which literally mean milk, is said to be a sacred lake and is revered by the local people. It is believed that taking a dip in its holy eater will fulfill one’s wishes. During full moon night in August, a weeklong celebration is held here by pilgrims and jhankris (shaman priests).

Saribung Pass Trekking

Upper Mustang is quite simply the most gorgeous scenery in Nepal, comparable with the best in the world and is worth every bit of the special permits required. The Saribung 6000m pass section is tricky with many expeditions failing with bad acclimatization planning and/or losing the way, however, our crew has been there multiple times now and we know the region better than anyone else. We aim to submit the 6328m/20,750ft peak too. We start with a full Upper Mustang trek to the fabled city of Lo Manthang then head east over a once elusive high pass to the Nar-Phu valley system, one of those special places that was only relatively recently opened up to trekkers.

Ganesh Himal Trekking

Ganesh Himāl (Nepali is a sub-range of the Himalaya located mostly in north-central Nepal, but some peaks lie on the border with Tibet. The Trisuli Gandaki valley on the east separates it from the Langtang Himal; the Budhi (Buri) Gandaki valley and the Shyar Khola valley on the west separate it from the Sringi Himal and the Mansiri Himal (home of Manaslu, the nearest 8000m peak). The range lies about 70 km north-northwest of Kathmandu.

The highest peak in the range is Yangra (Ganesh I), 7,422 m (24,350 ft). There are three other peaks over 7000 meters plus some fourteen others over 6000 meters. Ganesh Himal enjoys great vertical relief over nearby valleys, particularly Ganesh NW (see below), being closest to the Shyar Khola.

The name for the range comes from the Hindu deity Ganesha, usually depicted in the form of an elephant. In fact, the south face of Pabil (Ganesh IV) slightly resembles an elephant, with a ridge that is reminiscent of an elephant’s trunk.

Names and elevations for this range differ from source to source; see the notes below the table. The least ambiguous way to refer to the different peaks would be “Ganesh NW”, etc., but this is not the standard practice in the literature for this range.

Dhaulagiri Trekking

Dhaulagiri Trek is a challenging trek in the region of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m 26,795 ft), the seventh highest Himalayan Peak lying north-west of Pokhara in Western Nepal and south of the Tibet. The Dhaulagiri, along with another eight-thousander, the Annapurna, carves the world’s deepest gorge of Kaligandaki. The trek also crosses two high passes – the French pass (5,240m/17,192ft) and the Thapa pass (5,155m/16,913ft). Moreover, we will also experience snow and glacier walking, especially around Italian Base Camp and Dhaulagiri North Base Camp. Along the way, we enjoy spectacular views of Dhaulagiri, Thorong peak, Annapurna and Kali Gandaki River with the world deepest gorge. On the trail, we may also encounter semi-wild yak herds, mountain sheep in the remote valleys of this region. Besides the wild nature, we also enjoy the shops, teahouses, and lifestyle of Nepal’s ethnic people such as Gurung, Chhetri, and Magars.

Mustang Trekking

Mustang is one of the few places in the Himalayan region that has been able to retain its traditional Tibetan culture unmolested… authentic Tibetan culture now survives only in exile and a few places like Mustang, which have had long historical and cultural ties with Tibet.” Mustang trekking is one of Nepal’s most mysterious and least known kingdoms.

The landscape of Mustang is a barren moonscape of eroded sandstone pillars and discontinuous moraine terraces, which together present a colorful mosaic made up principally of earthen reds, yellows and brown. It is relatively easy trekking along the permitted route to Lo Manthang, which lies in the very heart of Mustang. The trek to Mustang is through an almost tree-less barren landscape. Strong winds generally howl across the area in the afternoon, generally subsiding at night. Being in the rain shadow of the Himalaya, Mustang has much less rain than the rest of Nepal. Mustang trek lying in the rain shadow of the Himalayas is perhaps the last enclave of pristine Tibetan culture. Forbidden & isolated from the rest of the World it was able to evolve its own distinctive culture and tradition which is so rich & unique. Lo-Mustang, the capital is walled city ruled by a religious king. Untouched by modern civilization, life in Mustang goes on as it has for centuries in an unhurried pace. As everywhere in the Himalayas, this area provides spectacular mountain scenery highlighted by Dhaulagiri at 8167 meters (26,795ft) and Annapurna I at 8091 meters (26,545ft). You will be surrounded by more than 35 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft) high. The elevation of the trails rises from 2815 meters (9,233ft) to 3780 meters (12,398ft) above sea level.

Kanchenjunga Trekking

Kanchenjunga Conservation Area is named after Mt. Kanchenjunga (8,586m) – the second highest mountain in Nepal and the third highest in the world. Kanchenjunga was designated as a conservation area in March 1998. It covers an area of 2035 sq. km. in Taplejung district, lies in the northeast corner of Nepal.
Taplejung district is also renowned for high peaks (eleven peaks higher than 7,000 m) and glaciers. The conservation area with unique mountain ecosystems is envisioned as a tri-national peace park with Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China to the north and Sikkim, India, in the east. Sikkim already has Kangchenjunga National Park adjoining KCA whereas the extension of Qomolungma Nature Reserve in TAR, to cover the land bordering KCA, is in progress.
In April 1997, Government of Nepal declared Kanchenjunga region as a Gift to the Earth as part of WWF’s Living Planet Campaign 2000.

Heritage Significance:
The Kangchenjunga Conservation Area (KCA) in the eastern Himalaya comprises some of the most stunning scenery in all of Nepal. Not only does this region host the third highest peak in the world(Mt. Kangchenjunga), but it is also a global hotspot for plant biodiversity.
Botanist has identified twenty-three species of rhododendrons growing in the area. In this eastern Himalayan setting, glacial streams cut through high ridges creating remote and steep valleys where traditional farming practices are a way of life.
Tucked within these hidden valleys, one can encounter rich forests that support more than 250 species of birds and endangered wildlife. A few days of walking will lead you to high-elevation pastures where yaks graze languidly and colorful alpine flowers bloom. Throughout the KCA, you will encounter a medley of ethnicities that continue to practice traditional subsistence lifestyles, their cultural and religious practices adding to the area’s rich cultural heritage.
Vegetation:
Subtropical Evergreen Forest: 800-1,200m Evergreen tree species characterized by Schima wallichii, Engelhardtia spicata and Castanopsis India. However, much of the original forests have been converted to agriculture land. Lower Temperate Forest: 1,200-2,500m. Also known as Lower Temperate Mixed Broadleaf Forest. Home to broadleaf deciduous trees represented by Quercus, Castanopsis, Rhododendron Arboretum and some members of the laurel family.
Trees shed their leaves in the spring as a result of drought stress. Upper Temperate Forest: 2,500-3,500m. Also called Upper Temperate Mixed Forest or Temperate Cloud Forest. Floristic influences from both lower and higher zones. Here, deciduous oaks, maples, laurels, and branches intersperse with evergreen firs, magnolias, junipers, and rhododendrons. Most trees are deciduous. Trees are covered in mosses and epiphytic plants due to high moister content in this zone.
Daphne bholua( locally known as lokta) is harvested from these forests. Sub-alpine Zone: 3, 500-3,900m. Mostly evergreen conifers interspersed with few cold-hardy deciduous species. South-facing slopes are usually tree-less or contain pure stands of stunted rhododendrons. North-facing slopes have juniper, fir, willow, birch, and rhododendrons. In Ghunsa valley, look out for extensive stands of the spectacular Himalayan larches(Larix griffithiana) that turn the hillsides a golden-yellow in the fall.
Alpine Zone: 3,900-4,600m. Woody vegetation in the zone of moist alpine scrub consists of stunted junipers, roses, and rhododendron, gentian and saxifrage abound. Hardy alpine grasses include Carex, Juncus, and Poa. Look out for herds of blue sheep foraging on hillsides above treeline. Perhaps, you may see signs of snow leopard that preys on these sheep.

Manaslu Region

Manaslu region trekking trail is the eighth highest mountain in the world and is located in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. Its name, which means “Mountain of the Spirit”, comes from the Sanskrit word Manasa, meaning “intellect” or “soul”. Manaslu was first climbed on May 9, 1956, by Toshio Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu, members of a Japanese expedition. It is said that “just as the British consider Everest their mountain, Manaslu has always been a Japanese mountain”.

Manaslu at 8,156 meters (26,759 ft) above means sea level (m.s.l) is the highest peak in the Lamjung District and is located about forty miles east of Annapurna. The mountain’s long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and culminate in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when viewed from afar.

The Manaslu region offers a variety of trekking options. The popular Manaslu trekking route of 177 kilometers (110 mi), skirts the Manaslu massif over the pass down to Annapurna. The Nepalese Government only permitted trekking of this circuit in 1991. Manaslu region trekking trail follows an ancient salt-trading route along the Budhi Gandaki river. En route, 10 peaks over 6,500 metres (21,300 ft) are visible, including a few over 7,000 metres (23,000 ft). The highest point reached along the trek route is the Larkya La at an elevation of 5,235 meters (17,175 ft). As of May 2008, the mountain has been climbed 297 times with 53 fatalities.

Manaslu Conservation Area has been established with the primary objective of achieving conservation and sustainable management of the delimited area, which includes Manaslu Trekking.