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Dhampus(Thapa) Peak

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Dhampus peak is located between the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Dhampus peak(6012m) is also know as Thapa peak. It is an interesting peak for climbers in the north-east of the Dhaulagiri massif. Which offers spectacular views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and hidden valley. Himalaya Seekers team will safely lead you to the summit.

Trip Highlights
Max .Elevation:-6012m
Type of Trek:-Tea House & Camping
Grade:-Challenging
Duration:- 09 Days(Trek+ Climbing)
Best time for Climb:-September to November & March to May

Outline Itinerary

Day 1- Drive from Pokhara to Marpha(2670m)-(Guest house)

Day 2-Hike to Dhumba lake and look around Marpha village.( Guest house )

Day 3-Trek to Yak kharka(4930m)( Camping )

Day 4-Acclimatization at Yak kharka.( Camping)

Day 5-Trek to Dhampus peak base camp(4930m) ( Camping)

Day 6- Climbing day Dhampus peak(6012m) summit and back to base camp.(Camping)

Day 7-Trek Down to Marpha(Guest house)

Day 8-Drive back to Pokhara

Bhutan & Tibet

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Bhutan Tour-
Bhutan is a enchanting Himalayan country with unique Buddhist culture and diverse nature. We will make your Bhutan visit easy and reasonable.

5 Nights 6 days Bhutan Tour Itinerary

Day 1-Arrive Paro Bhutan

Fly in to paro and transfer to Hotel and refreshment then start sightseeing around
-farm House
-kyichu Temple
-Rinpung Dzong
in the evening stroll around paro town

Day 2-Paro to Thimpu and Thimpu Tour
-Bhutan Postal museum
-National textile museum
-School of Traditional painting of arts and crafts
-Folk Heritage museum

Day 3-Thimphu to Punakha/wangdue and punakha tour
-Druk wangyal Lhakhang
-Devine madman’s Monastery
-Punakha Dzong
-Namgyal Lhakhang
Overnight at Hotel in Punakha

Day 4- Punakha to Thimphu and Thimphu tour
-Takin Preserve
-Tashichhoe Dzong
-National Memorial Chorten
-Craft Bazzar

Day 5-Thimphu to Paro and Hike to Taktsang Ghompa(Tiger’s nest monastery)

Day 6 -Departure to Airport

Tibet Tours-
Tibet has maintained a unique culture, written and spoken language, religion and beautiful landscape for centuries.Tibet is located to the south-west of China, also bordering India, Nepal, and Bhutan.During 1949 and 1950 Tibet, an independent nation the size of Western Europe.

5 Nights 6 Days Tibet Tour Itinerary

Day 1-
Arrive in Lhasa by plane
You are warmly welcome to Tibet by saying Tashi Delek at the airport by our professional Guide Then transfer to Hotel and have a good rest to acclimatize the high altitude in the afternoon. Overnight at Lhasa

Day 2 Lhasa

Visited: Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street,
Morning section to visit the famous Potala palace and explore the grandest of this myriad chapels. Afternoon we will visit the holist temple in Tibet, the Johkang Temple, and at Barkor Kora, the most famous Kora in Tibet where we can buy Tibentan traditional or religious things. Overnight at Lhasa

Day 3 Lhasa

Visited: Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery,
Today, we will visit two important monasteries in Lhasa, the Drepung and the Sera. If we are very lucky,we may even come across Sera Monastery’s Monks debiting which was held in the courtyard at around 3;00-5:30 in the afternoon.
Overnight at Lhasa

Day 4 Lhasa/Yamdrotso lake/Gyangtse/ Shigatse

Visited: Yamdrok Lake,
Passing by the green farmland of Nyangchu Valley, Yamdro-tso lakes, karo-la glacier roadside at 4960m, We move westwards to the second biggest city Shigatse, where spiritually hosted by Pamchan Lama. And in Gyantse, Kubum monastery is also a famous monastery that could not be missed. Overnight at Shigatse

Day 5 Shigatse to Lhasa

Before back to Lhasa from Shigatse, we will visit the largest Monastery in west Tibet, the Tashilunpo monastery, as the last but famous historic sites for your Tibet tour. Overnight in Lhasa

Day 6 Lhasa Departure

Today you are free relax until your tour guide and driver will help to drop you at the Lhasa airport, end the service

Australian Camp

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The Australian Camp Trek is a fairly easy trek in the beautiful foothills of the Annapurna. The trip offers gorgeous views over the valleys and stunning views of the Annapurna Mountain range.

Kanchenjunga Region

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Kanchenjunga(8,586m) is the third highest peak in the World. This is the one of the unexplored and virgin trekking route locating at the eastern part of Nepal. Trekking in Kanchenjunga is really pleasing trail that offers us wonderful snow-capped mountains, Landscape and exotic scenic view of the Himalayas. You can enjoy different types of small and high snowy peak above 8,000 m and below 8,000m popular peaks such as Mt. Everest (8,848m), Mt.Makalu(8,201m) and Mt. Lhotse (8,516m) etc
Kanchenjunga trekking route is opened for foreigners for trekking in only 1988. Actually Kanchenjunga is a remote and undeveloped area as compared to other trekking destinations of Nepal. However Kanchenjunga treks is a really paradise for the adventure lovers. Here trekkers get an opportunity of a great walking through terraced fields, forests of birch, bamboo and rhododendron. Himalayan bear, barking deer and the lesser panda are among the rich animal and bird life that fill most of part of Kanchenjunga trekking. The breathtaking views of Mt. Kanchenjunga, Makalu with beautiful glaciers offers further excitement to all trekkers along this trekking trail. Besides nature the trekkers also witness culture and lifestyle of Limbus and Rais in this trail.

Kanchenjunga South & North Base Camp Outline Itinerary:
Day 01: Kathmandu –Fly in to Biratnagar and 6 hour drive to Basantapur)
Day 02: Basantapur – Chauki (2680m). About 6 hours
Day 03: Chauki – Gupa Pokhari (2890m). About 5 hours
Day 04: Gupa Pokhari – Nesum (1620m). About 6-7 hours.
Day 05: Gorgagoan – Thumma(760m). About 5-6 hours
Day 06: Thumma – Chirwa (1190m). About 6-7 hours
Day 07: Chirwa – Sakathum (1640m). About 5-6 hours
Day 08: Sakathum – Amjilosa (2490m). About 5 hours
Day 09: Amjilosa – Gyabla (2730m. About 4-5 hours
Day 10: Gyabla – Gunsa (3410m). About 6-7 hours
Day 11: Acclimatitazation Day at Ghunsa
Day 12: Ghunsa – Khambachen (4150m). About 5-6 hours
Day 13: Khambachen – Lhonak (4790m). About 5 hours
Day 14: Lhonak – Pangpema (5140m). About 3-4 hours walk. Explore Kanchenjunga north Base Camp.
Day 15: Pangpema – Khangpachen (4150m). About 6 hours
Day 16: Khangpachen – Lumba Samba (4206m) over the Mirgin La pass(4500m)
Day 17: Lumba Samba – Ramche (4580m). About 5-7 hours
Day 18: Explore around Kanchenjunga South Base Camp.
Day 19: Ramche – Cheram (3870m).About 5 hours
Day 20: Cheram – Tortong(2995m). About 5-6 hours
Day 23: Tortong – Yamphudin (2080m). About 5-6 hours
Day 21: Yamphudin – Anpan (2040m). About 5 hours
Day 22: Anpan – Tembewa (2000m). About 4-6 hours
Day 23: Tembewa – Taplejung or Suketar/1780m-2300m. About 5-7 hours
Day 24: Taplejung or Suketar – Kathmandu.

Dhaulagiri Region

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Mount Dhaulagiri (8167meters), the world’s seventh highest peak, rises majestically in isolation just above the deep cliff of the Kali Gandaki. Dhaulagiri circuit trekking is one of the challenging adventure treks in Nepal.Dhaulagiri round is chiefly attractive to people drawn to high mountain and wilderness, and requires an excellent physical condition and basic mountaineering skills.The Dhaulagiri Circuit has all the features of a classic Nepal trek.

Dhaulagiri Round Trek Outline itinerary

Day 01: Early morning drive to Pokhara by tourist bus, 6 hours, 200KM or flight 25 minutes, overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Drive to Beni (830m), 4 hours, overnight Hotel or Camp.

Day 03: Beni to Babiyachaur (950m), 5 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 04: Babiyachaur to Dharapani (1500m), 4/5 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 05: Dharapani to Muri (1815m), 5 hours, Overnight Camp.

Day 06: Muri to Boghara (2050m)4/5 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 07: Boghara to Dhoban (2630m), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 08: Trek from Dobang to Upper Vungini or Italian Base Camp (3660m), 5 hours, stayovernight Camp.

Day 09: Acclimatization day in Italian base camp.

Day 10: Trek from Italian Base Camp to Glacier Camp, 4 hours, stay in Camp.

Day 11: Trek from Glacier Camp to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4740m), 5 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 12: Acclimitization rest day in Dhaulagiri Base Camp, overnight Camp.

Day 13: Trek from Dhaulagiri Base Camp to French Col (5010m), 5 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 14: Trek from French Col to Alubari (3680m.), 5/6 hours, overnight Camp.

Day 15: Trek from Alubari to Marpha 2640m, 5 hours, overnight Lodge.

Day 16: Drive back to Pokhara

Helicopter Tour

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Helicopter Tour in Nepal is for those people who have limited time or who don’t like to stroll upward and downward in the difficult Himalayan trails. The helicopter tour/trek can be run to shorten the trips, which otherwise may take longer days. Since the chopper needs only a small landing space, it can be hired to take tourists to whichever destination at any time they are willing to go. No wonder chartering a helicopter for sight-seeing / helicopter-trip has become a popular tourist activity in Nepal.

Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
Introduction: One of the senic and most preffered heli tour in Nepal that led you to the lap of Annapurnna from Pokhara within 15 minutes. this tour gives the 360 view of complete Annapurna Mountain range.
Activities : One can take Morning flight from Pokhara airport to Annapurna Base camp. There he/she have gap of 30 minutes to explore the natural environment with tea/coffee.
Major Sights :view of Annapurna Ranges, Ghandruk village, Modi River Valley, a holy Mountain Machhapuchhere , green hills and many more.
Estimated time : Back and forth : 30 minutes
Explore time : 30 Minutes
Cost : USD350$ per person.

Pilgrims Tour
Introduction : A tour that gives you a religious bond with the beutiful mountain views and varities of landscape. One can Explore the both Hindu and Buddhists religious variety during this tour.
Activities : You can take morning flight from pokhara airport to Either Mukhtinath or Damodar Kunda.
Mukhtinath: Muktinath is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists located in Muktinath Valley at an altitude of 3800 meters is a place to find peace and satisfaction.
Damodar Kunda : This is one of the holy lake carrying the belief of salvation.
Major Sights : Mukhtinath : Deepest Kaligandaki george , Kaligandagi valley, Dhawlagiri Ice Fall, Marpha Village and Apple garden, monastries and many more
Damodar Kunda : massive mountain views and different lakes.
Estimated Time :Mukhtinath : Back and forth :1 hour
Explore time : 30 minutes
Damodar Kunda: Back and Forth : 80 Min
Explore time: 30 mins
Cost : –

AMS Info

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Acute Mountain Sickness(AMS) and worse.

Trekkers who travel to high altitudes can sometimes develop acute mountain sickness. Other names for this condition are altitude sickness or high altitude pulmonary edema. It typically occurs at about 8,000 feet, or 2,400 meters, above sea level. Dizziness, nausea, headaches, and shortness of breath are a few symptoms of this condition.

kinds of altitude sickness:-

1-Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is the mildest form and it’s very common. The symptoms can feel like a hangover – dizziness, headache, muscle aches, nausea.

2-High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is a buildup of fluid in the lungs that can be very dangerous and even life threatening.

Prevention:
Ascend slow(300-500m per day.
Don’t exert yourself.
Eat high carbohydrate foods.
Drink lot’s of water and garlic soup.

Equipment- checklist

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EQUIPMENT-CHECKLIST

 -Down Jacket 

-Thermal underwear

-Water proof & Wind proof Pants and Jacket

-long sleeved shirt

-warm hat

-Gloves

-Sun hat

– towel

-Warm fleece Jacket

-T-Shirts and Paints

-Trouser

– Pair of Warm woolen Socks

 -Pair of T-shirts & Half Paints

-Trekking Boot

-Trekking Bag

-Sleeping Bag

-Trekking pole

-Sun cream

-Sun Glasses

-Light sport shoes/ flip flop/ sandles

-Water bottle(mettle)

– Flash light and batteries

– First aid Kit-