Trekking Grade in Nepal Himalayas

Grade 1 Easy:

Easy trekking by Himalayan standards is generally up to 2000m. There are plenty of ups and downs on well-maintained trails. This type of trip is best suited for those who lead a reasonably active life. The trek takes about 3 to 7 days, walking about 4 to 5 hours a day.

Grade 2 Moderate:

This involves longer treks (five to ten days) on maintained trails. This type of trek includes day excursions to higher elevations, for which it's advisable to have some previous hill- walking experience. On these treks, we generally achieve an altitude between 900m to 3000m.

Grade 3: Moderate to Strenuous:

These treks must be fully supported. We climb to altitudes between 3500 and 5000m. & there are overnight stays at altitudes above 4000m. For this trek, trekkers should be fit & enthusiastic hill walkers prepared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas.

Grade 4 Strenuous:

These treks must be fully supported. We climb to altitudes between 3500 and 5000m. & there are overnight stays at altitudes above 4000m. For this trek, trekkers should be fit & enthusiastic hill walkers prepared to tackle difficult terrain in remote areas.

Grade 5 Very Strenuous:

This trek is best described as Alpine, and suitable is suitable for those in excellent health, capable of carrying a backpack, when required. The trek covers very remote areas, traveling over snow-covered passes at an altitudes of up to 6500m. You will need to axes and crampons. No strenuous trek should be undertaken without medical clearance

TIMS Information

Nepal Government assigns Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) to implement Trekking Registration Certificate (TRC) now becomes TIMS Registration Required for trekkers.

Nepal’s tourism begins it’s new year, 2008, with a new system called Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS).
Nepal, has been called 'a Trekker's Paradise'. Its high standing mountains, scenic hills and the luxuriant Terai offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. Passing through the diverse culture and nature, trekking in Nepal is a life-time experience which involves a certain degree of physical risks owing to the rugged topography. 
With the distinction of Nepal as a trekking destination and its growing charm, a provision of Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) has been implemented to control illegal trekking operations and ensure safety and security of the trekkers in general trekking areas through the mechanism of Prompt Information Service as and when required .
The past experiences have shown that difficulties have been faced while carrying out rescue operations promptly during the times of accidents and natural calamities. Because of lack of proper record system of trekkers, their exact whereabouts and the information about trekking routes, rescue and search missions used to face difficulties in spotting the trekkers missing.
The provision of Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS) has come into force from Jan 01, 2008. Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have started recording trekkers detail and issuing TIMS Card to trekkers.

The new system allows Nepal Tourism Board to better serve to trekkers in case of emergency and also better maintain records of trekkers in the country.

All trekkers must carry a valid TIMS, a free certificate that is now issued by Nepal Tourism Board and by Nepal Trekking Agents Association.

If you are trekking in Nepal, *PLEASE BE SURE* to get a TIMS Certificate and carry it with you during your trekking and after finishing your trekking take it with you for your best memory in a life. It is assumed that we Asian Travellers Treks & Expedition provide you this certificate making hassle free for you. 

Nepal Trekking Permit Fees

Trekking Permit and National park fee

All trekkers require a trekking permit to visit Nepal’s interior regions, which are not connected by highways. Recently the Annapurna, Langtang and Everest regions have been declared “permit fee" areas; but National Park or Conservation Area fees are still applicable. We process the trekking permits and national park entrances at immigration offices from Nepal Social Treks & Expedition office in Katmandu.

 A trekking permit is a must to visit restricted areas mentioned below. To visit normaltrekking areas, no permission is required 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:

 (1.) Areas of lower Dolpa For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and after 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20.

 (2.) Taplejung District (Kanchenjanga Region):-Areas of Olangchunggola, Lelep, Papung and Yamphudin Village Development Committee.

Sankhuwasabha District (Makalu Region):-Areas of Kimathanka, Chepuwa, Hatiya and Pawakhola Village Development Committee.

Solukhumbu District (Everest Region):-All north-west area way from Thame to Nangpala of Namche Village Development Committee.

For the first 4 weeks per week per person US$ 10 and After 4 weeks per week per person US$ 20

 (3.) Rasuwa District :-Thuman and Tingure per week per person US$ 10

 4.) Manang District:- Areas of Nar, Phu, and Northern area of Tilche Village of Thochhe Village Development Committee For September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75.

 (5.) 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.

 (6.) Bajhang 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.

 (7.) 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.

 (8.) Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpa District:- For the first 10 days per person US $700 and After 10 days per day per person Us$70.

 (9.) Gorkha District (Manaslu Area):- For September to November per week per person US$ 90 and December to August per week per person US$ 75.

 (10.) Humla District (Simikot and Yari):- Areas of Limi and Muchu village Development Committee, and area way to Tibet via Tangekhola of Darma

 Village Development committee. For the first 7 days per person US $90 and After 7 days per day per person Us$15.

Trekking Equipments & Clothing

Many trekking gears can be purchased from trekking shops in kathmandu.Sometime the equipments is used or it may also be exported new from overseas countries. Sleeping Bag, Warm down-filled and wind proof Jacket to protect from cold, Light weight trekking Shoes, Woolen Socks, Comfortable Trousers or loose Skits for women, Flashlight and Batteries, Hat Sunglasses and Sun cream to protect from sunburn, Gloves, Raincoat and other personal things like Camera, extra cloths etc. are mainly necessary while your are in trekking.

We have suggest you to bring the follwing list of quipments and personal clothes.

Personal Equipment (for trekking) :

• A pair of light hiking boots.
• A pair of sandals.
• Five pairs of woolen socks.
• One light wool / fleece sweater.
• One down sweater / jacket.
• One light wind Gore-Tex jacket and one light wind Gore-Tex pant.
• A pair of Gore-Tex glove shells with liner or ski gloves.
• One sunscreen lotion SPF 10 to 30 and one sunscreen stick SPF 10 to 30.
• A one - litter water bottle and purifier.
• Two T - shirts and one long sleeve T - shirts.
• Rucksack
• Flashlight (extra batteries)
• Camera and photo films as per your interest.
• Sun hat.
• One trekking baggy pants.
• First aid kit
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, toilet rolls, bath towel etc)

Climbing Gear Checklist:

• Harness/ Jumper
• Ice Axe/ waterproof jacket (1 per person)
• Figure 8
• Carbines (2 per person)
• Crampons
• Gaiter, rope (minimum 50 m.)
• Mess kit/ down pants (waterproof)
• Thermal gloves/mittens
• Dome tents
• Extra food for 1 to 3 days
• Cooking gas

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) / High Altitude Sickness

Acute Mountain Sickness also known as Altitude Sickness, is the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3,600 m. Early symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, lethargy, and sleeplessness. Do not ignore these warnings as these are serious symptoms of AMS which can cause even death within a few hours. Being young, strong and fit does not help. Medicine is no substitute for descent. If a doctor is available, he may give medicine and oxygen.

The patient must go down, however, even after treatment. If you are traveling in Khumbu region and Manang, you can contact Khunde, Pheriche & Manang respectively for altitude sickness information. Hospitals are there with good doctors. To avoid altitude sickness you should walk slowly. If you feel exhausted, you have moved too fast or too high. Take time to acclimatize to each gaining altitude and give yourself rest days. If you start to feel unwell, retreat to a lower altitude immediately. It may save your life. The only cure for AMS is to descend immediately to a lower elevation.

We recommend you to be checked by your Physician before trekking and those who are suffering from heart disease, respiratory diseases such as Asthma, emphysema are not advisable to attempt to high altitude treks and any strenuous activity. So, one should be physically fit for trekking.

Nepal Trekking Types

Nepal Camping Trek:

This classic style of trekking are especially conducted in remote areas of Nepal supplying all camping equipments along with the food and employ porters to carry your gear and Sherpa to set up tents where you will be sleeping and well- trained cook will prepare hot meals to serve you. You carry your small backpack with a water bottle, camera and your day clothes. As a guide I take care of everything, I employs the appropriate number of porters to carry all equipment, trekking gear and lead the whole crew.

Tea house/Lodge Trek:

Lodge treks are a less expensive alternative on the more popular routes in the Everest, Annapurna and Langtang areas.

Lodge treks can offer a greater insight in to the lives of the local people and offer more opportunities for meeting fellow travelers. Accommodation is generally of a good standard (by trekking terms) and the food is prepared by the lodge-staff. All meals are included in the trek price.

Village Trek:

We have a range of holidays that complement our main trekking Programme. These are designed to give you an insight into the people and their culture. Where it s possible, we like to use accommodation with a local character not just because it s more interesting, but because it provides direct local benefit. Some involve a few days on an easy trek, combined with an overland tour. The travel on these holidays can still be demanding, to enjoy this trip you certainly need open and positive mind.

Know before trekking

To trek you do not need to be a super athlete nor a mountaineer but a few weeks of training, prior to arriving in Nepal, will enhance your experience. It will not be more enjoyable spending the trip of a lifetime struggling to walk the trails every day when a little sensible preparation before you arrive would make the trails so much more rewarding. So it is important to be in good physical condition before you start your trek and the best way is to do a lot of walking. Try to spend an hour a day on the road. Walk upstairs rather than take a lift, if possible, walk or cycle when you would normally drive or ride a bus, take the dog for a walk. Jogging and aerobics will also hand. Running a few miles most days is probably the best single physical activity, which will hand. It doesn't have to be too complicated. While you are training you can also be breaking in those new trekking boats that may otherwise give you blisters on the first day out on the trail. Those who are planning to climb one of the trekking peaks need to be physically very fit.Please also be mentally prepared for Nepal. It will be good if you try to find out as much as possible about Nepal's customs especially about the particular trek that you have planned before arriving. I am always happy to give you information with updated facts.

Trekking Seasons

Trekking is possible any time of the year depending on where you are going. The popular seasons are spring and autumn. During winter, trekking is possible at lower altitudes. During the monsoon season, you can trek in the rain shadow areas north of the Himalaya like Mustang, Upper Mustang, and Dolpo. These places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.

December and January are the coldest months with heavy snowfall in the upper hills, crossing high passes at this time can be impossible. February and May are warmer in lower altitude but in high hill can still be very cold and heavy snowfall. In raining season June and July, is just possible for short trekking because of dangerous flooding. From September to November is the most suitable season for trekking as rain is at a minimum, Sky seems clear.

Ghandruk Dhampus Trek

Ghadruk and Dhampus trek is planned for trekkers who has a limited time schedule in Nepal to see a Snow mountain those trekker we offer some of the best views in the Annapurna region without having to contend with the altitude. The trek is start from Naya Pul near by Pokahra valley. Instantly after leaving Pokhara valley, it is not such a long wait before we get fantastic views of the mountains including the common shape of Machhapuchhre. The first day the trail leads for Ghandruk village , we follow the Modi gorge valley through rhododendron and orchid hang forest before we climb to Ghandruk. Ghandruk, a large & prosperous Gurung village, is beautifully set against the backdrop of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m) and holy Mount Machhapuchhre (6993m). This is a short trek probably most popular route in Nepal. In this trek we can observe the the views of over 7000m Annapurna Himalayas. Ghandruk itself represents history of ethinic gurung culture in western Nepal. Ghandruk village is another attraction of this trek the mostly settlement of  Gurungs who are known is “Gurkhas”. Gurkhas have glorious history they created in Second World War.

Ghandruk Dhampus Trek Itinerary in Details:

Day 1:Arrival pick up transfer to Hotel and Orientation. 
Pick-up at Tribhuvan International Airport, meeting with your guide and transfer to Hotel. First impressions of Kathmandu – walk to medieval Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the beautiful complex of palaces, temples, shrines and courtyards built by the ancient Nepali kings between the 12th and 18th century. We also discover Thamel - the vibrant tourist area with hotels, restaurants and outdoorshops.Briefing hotel where we will be discussing the technicalities of the trek..In the evening you enjoy a welcome dinner with cultural Dance.
Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 2 :Sightseeing and Trek Prepration day
After Breakfast at hotel start Sightseeing with private van to Pasupatinah, the most important Hindu temples of Nepal with the sacred burning ghats located at the holy Baghmati river and Boudhanath the biggest Buddhist stupa in South Asia and Swoyambhunath also known as Monkey Temple.Afternoon checking and arranging trekking gears. Overnight stay at Hotel

Day 03:Kathmandu- Pokhara 
Early in the morning breakfast at Hotel. Drive to Pokhara (about 6 hrs). One gets to view good scenery along the drive. Lunch will be served at the Local restaurant on the way to Pokhara. Finally arrive at the most beautiful city of Mountains and lakes. Pokhara is Nepal's most beautiful natural valley, which is also the most popular tourist destination. The Annapurna, Machhapuchere (Fishtail) and uncountable Mountains always stand high welcoming every visitor with a smile.O/n at Hotel.

Day 4:Pokhara to Ghandruk 
In the morning we will leave Pokhara and take the private jeep to Nayapul. We will take the route towards Birethanti, where we cross the Modi River, turn right and after a 5 hour walk on a steep trail, we reach Ghandruk situated at a height of about 1940m. One can observe the the trail to Annapurna Base camp trek from here. O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 05:Ghandruk to Dhampus
Today will be relatively laidback compared to other days.The trek leads slowly downhill on even paths. Today we will need to walk to Modi river and walking up to Landruk village which is just opposite of Ghandruk.Along the way You'll also come across several traditional tea houses where the cheerful local women will beckon you to come over and try their tea .You'll arrive in Dhampus by late afternoon. this is the starting point for expeditions to the summit of Mount Everest. You'll spend the night at lodge where you will have chance to meet the trekker who did Annapurna circuit trek.O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 6:Dhampus to Pokhara
After breakfast, you will leave for Phedi where a driver will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara. In Pokhara, you'll check into the hotel you stayed in at the beginning of the trek. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish in this friendly town on the lake. A clear day, you can see the snow-capped peaks in the distance. Afternoon you can rent a boating at Phewa Lake. O/n at Hotel

Day 07:Pokhara - Kathmandu
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing

Mardi Himal Trek

This spectacular camping trek to Mardi Himal follows one of the least trekked routes in the Annapurnas. It is a remote trek at moderate altitudes through pristine forests and delightful villages that takes you further and higher into the mountains than on our Foothills of Nepal trek.From Pokhara we ascend through luxuriant forests of Oak, Magnolia and Rhododendron gaining tantalizing views of Machapuchare and the Annapurnas. The forest abounds with bird life, while the bubbling streams and grassy campsites complete the tranquil setting.From our alpine camps we gain uninterrupted views of Machapuchare. Its sacred, fluted peak looms high above us while the Annapurna range provides a distinctive and spectacular panorama. Trekking higher we enter a rugged world of huge cliffs and tumbling glaciers fed by the snowy flanks of Machapuchare.

On our return we descend through seldom visited Gurung villages, following ever more delightful trails to Pokhara and our flight back to Kathmandu.This trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s tourist trails to venture into the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna range. The emphasis of the trek is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains. Some villages are visited on the last days of the trek and these receive few visitors and retain much of their traditional charm. There is an essence of exploration on this trek. The trails we follow are not well used and sometimes hard to identify.

Itinerary in Details for Mardi Himal Trek

Day 01 :Meeting upon arrival at Kathmandu International Airport, transfers to hotel.

Day 02 :Stay in Kathmandu and sightseeing day, overnight at hotel.

Day 03 :Drive to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.

Day 04 :Drive to Phedi and then start trek to Pothana, overnight at tented camp.

Day 05 :Trek to Forest Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 06 :Trek to Bhaisi Kharka, overnight at tented camp.

Day 07 :Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 08 :Climb to Mardi Himal High Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 09 :Summit Mardi Himal and back to Base Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 10 :Trek back to Forest Camp, overnight at tented camp.

Day 11 :Trek to Siding village, overnight at tented camp.

Day 12 :Trek to Mardi Pul, overnight at tented camp.

Day 13 :Trek to Hyanja and drive out to Pokhara, overnight at hotel.

Day 14 :Drive back to Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 15 :Leisure day in Kathmandu, overnight at hotel.

Day 16 :Transfer to airport, departure onward destination.

Annapurna Siklis Trek

Siklis is a beautiful village set in the foothills and valleys that lie south of the Annapurnas. These majestic snow-capped peaks, rising to over 7000 metres, are for many people the essence of the Himalayas and dominate the skyline of our trek along the ridges and valleys of the region. Our roughly circular route also takes us among the farms and villages of the Gurungs, a people of Tibetan origin, who practiced an intriguing shamanistic religion and are quite unused to seeing foreigners. Contact can be very rewarding and the local women's groups may sing and dance for us.
We follow quiet forest trails, alive with bird song and a blaze of colour in spring, wodendrons are in bloom. They give way to the cultivated fields of the villagers, where crops of maize, wheat, rice and millet are grown. Climbing to the ridges of open pasture, we enjoy uninterrupted views of 7937 metre Annapurna II and 7525 metre Annapurna IV and the fishtail peak Machapuchare, considered one of Nepal's most beautiful mountains. A rest day at the delightful village of Siklis allows for further challenge, with a climb to over 3000 metres for those who wish or a chance to relax at leisure. Also included are two free days in Kathmandu and a day in the lovely lakeside town of Pokhara.

Itinerary in Details:

Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu meet assist and transfer to hotel and brifing about the trek/tour evening dinner greeting with Nepali culture programmes. O/n at Hotel,

Day 02:Free Day/ Kathmandu Sightseeing 
After breakfast at Hotel start to visit Kathmandu Swayambhunath (monkey temple), and Boudhanath afternoon meeting with guide check the trekking gears. O/n Hotel at Hotel

Day 03:Kathmandu to Pokhara
Drive to Pokhara (900 meters) for 7 hours by tourist bus. Trekking staff will come to your Hotel early in the morning at 6:30AM to pick you up then leaving around 7:30AM to Pokhara. Overnight stay at hotel with breakfast included tea and coffee. O/n at Hotel.

Day 04:Pokhara to Bijayapu khola – kalikasthan(1370m)
Drive from Pokhara to Bijayapur Khola (Bijayapur Army Camp)-Kalikasthan (1370m.) which takes about five hours. A broad trail starts through rice fields near the Army Camp, and then ascends through Rakhigaon to a Chautara, a resting place under a large pipal tree. En route, you can enjoy the views in panorama. Now the trails climb gently along a ridge top through the Brahmin and Chhetris villages towards Kalikasthan at (1370m.). At the end, you should climb a short distance to the campsite which is situated above the village with panoramic view of mountain, Begnas Tal and Pokhara city.O/n at Camp

Day 05:Kalikasthan to Lamakhet(1680m)
Trek from Kalikasthan to LamaKhet (1680m.) which takes about six hours. You begin following gently path passing through local villages of mixed ethnic groups, rice terraces up to Mardi Khola. Now the trek is easy as you walk along the riverbank. En route you cross Bhaise, Nawaldanda, to reach Lama Khet. It is a small village where stay overnight. This place is surrounded by green hills which exhilarates you.O/n at Camp

Day 06:Lamakhet to Siklis(1980m)
Trek from LamaKhet to Siklis (1980m.) and it takes approximately six hours.The trail stretches at flat level along the river bank until you reach Khilan Gaon. After this, you follow path which is gently up at some distance and steeply up for some hours. En route you pass Parju village. The trail again climbs till Siklis village. It is one of the oldest and big Gurung village. Most of the people serve in Indian and British Army. O/n at Camp

Day 07:Siklis to forest Camp(2200m)
Trek from Siklis to Neuli Kharka or Forest camp (2200m.) which takes about five hours. This trek goes through rhododendron and oak forests following gently ascent path in the beginning. After some distance, you walk over the flat land. Forest Camp is surrounded by forests. O/n at Camp

Day 08:Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon(2000m)
Trek from Forest Camp to Ghale Gaon (2000m.) and it takes about five hours. You trek through forests covered with rhododendron. While walking you cross the highest pass of this trek. After pass, you descend steeply to reach Ghale Gaon. It is a small village which is mainly inhabited by Gurung and Magar community. O/n at Camp

Day 09:Ghale Gaon to Pokhara
Trek from Ghale Gaon to Pokhara which takes about three hours. The supposed trek descends gently upto Hyamgja (1070m.). O/n at Hotel

Day 10:Pokhara - Kathmandu
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing or to pick up a souvenir or two. Or you could just relax at your hotel. O/n at Hotel

Panchase Trek

The trekking to Panchase commences from the lakeside town of Pokhara traveling south west before looping into the main Annapurna trekking region. The area around Panchase is well known for its array of bird and wildlife. The first five days trekking are away from the more frequented trails providing an opportunity to experience the wealth of culture to be found in this area. We eventually arrive at Ghandruk the largest Gurung village in the region and the Center of the Annapurna Area Conservation Project. We rest up for a day to explore this ornate Gurung village which provides some serious views of the mountains Macchapucchare (Fishtail) Annapurna South and Himchuli before a two day trek back to Pokhara.We pass through many villages and you will have ample time to take photographs and interaction with the local people. Language is not a big problem as many of the local people can communicate in English. There are many different ethnic groups along the trail, but the predominant people in this area are the Gurungs. Together with the Magar and Chetry peoples, the Gurungs are famous as soldiers in the British Army, better known as Gurkhas.

Itinerary in Details:

Day 1:Arrive Kathmandu, transfer hotel. Includes: (A).

Day 2:A full days sightseeing within the Kathmandu Valley. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 3:Drive, Kathmandu/ Pokhara. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 4:Pokhara / Bhumdi (1520m). Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 5:Bhumdi / Panchase Bhanjyang (2030m). Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 6:Panchase Bhanjyang/Panchase peak and trek Chitre (1400m). Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 7:Chitre / Matathanti (1200m). Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 8:Matathanti / Ghandrung (1940m). Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 9:Ghandruk at leisure. Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 10:Ghandrung / Pothana (1900m). Includes: (A), (B), (L), (D).

Day 11:Pothana / Pokhara (820m). Includes: (A), (B), (L).

Day 12:Drive back to Kathmandu by bus. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 13:Kathmandu at leisure. Includes: (A), (B).

Day 14:Transfer Airport / Departure for onward destination. Includes: (B).

Jomsom & Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Jomsom situated at on altitude of 2,710m lies in the Trans-Himalayan rain shado zone which causes a rather dry climate forming a desart like landscape.It take 2 days to reach in Muktinath way to Kagbeni. Jomsom is the main gate for upper mustang. This area main attraction are singtseen, wild life such as musk deer, blue sheep ,rabbits in the forests.This trek is very rich in the calture and social heritage.You have Hindu Tample and so many Buddha Monastery. You have panorama views of Mt Nilgiri 7060m, Mt. Dhauligiri 8167m, Tilicho peak 7139m and Yok Kawa 6482m.This trek leads Annapurna Base camp all the way via Ghorepani and Annapurna Base Camp.

Itinerary in Details:

Day 01:Arrive in Kathmandu
Meet and greet at Airport then you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali welcome dinner await for you. O/n at Hotel

Day 02:In Kathmandu
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/n at Hotel

Day 03:Kathmandu-Pokhara (820m)
You have breakfast being of the early morning before 7:00 AM. This morning you will be drive to Pokhara (200km), in the morning, approximately 7hrs away by tourist Van. Lunch spot one the way to Pokhara. You will be arrive late afternoon at Pokhara approximately 2:00 O’clock. Pokhara lakeside villages sits, "front row centre" to one of the most beautiful Himalayan panoramas in the world. The Annapurna and famous "Fishtail" mountain peak of Machapuchhare tower over the tropical setting of Pokhara and you spend there will be the scenic highlight of your trip. You're free in Pokhara Valley also called "Magic Land" or Dreamland" of Nepal, to explore the various interesting place as your own like boating in Fewa lake over looking the region of Annapurna range of Himalayas. In the evening you will prepare yourself for your trek to poon Hill. O/n at Hotel

Day 04:Pokhara - Jomsom(2,710m)-Kagbeni fly to Jomsom and Trek to Kagbeni (2,800m)

Day 05:Kagbeni-Muktinath(3,800m.)
At the place of Kagbeni, trail leads upwards through Khirgar (3270m), Jharkot (3550m) and can be reaches Muktinath walking about 4 hours even relaxing, O/n Muktinath,

Day 06:Muktinath-Marpha(2,670m.)
We see people from Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who comes to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive White Mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of two rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes.O/n Tea House,

Day 07:Marpha-Kalopani (2,530m.) 
Descend to Marpha a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue down the Kaligandaki reaching the former Thakali trading centre of Tukuche. Continue the transit from the Himalayan rainshadow into coniferous forest, which returns to the main river valley and to Kalopani.O/n Tea House,

Day 08 :Kalopani- Tatopani (1,190m) 
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good scrub.O/n Tea House,

Day 09 :Tatopani-Ghorepani (2,750m.) 
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular,snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.O/n Tea House,

Day 10:Ghorepani-Tadapani ( 2,590m.) 
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours, O/n at Tadapani,

Day 11 :Tadapani – Chhomrung ( 2210m) 
From Tadapani the trail drops down through rhododendron and oak forests, arriving at Chhomrung for lunch. Chhomrung is a Gurung Village, and the highest permanent settlement in the valley with tremendous view across to Annapurna South and Machhapuchhare

Day 12:Chhromrong - Bamboo Lodge (2340m)
Leaving Chhomrong the trail descends to cross the Chhomrong Khola on a suspension bridge, then climbs high above the Modi Khola on it's west bank. The trail then ascends through the villages of Tilche and Sinuwa and finally reaches Kuldi at 2350m. From here the trail descends a long, steep stone staircase into bamboo and rhododendron forests and eventually we reach the small settlement of Bamboo Lodge at 2340m.O/n Bamboo Lodge

Day 13:Bamboo Lodge - Himalayan Hotel (2900m) 
The trail continues along the west bank of the Modi Khola valley through dense bamboo forest, occasionally dropping to cross tributary streams, but ascending continuously, and reaches the settlement of Doban at 2630m where there are several good lodges. The trail then continues high above the river to our resting place for the night, the small settlement of tea-houses known as Himalayan Hotel at 2900m.O/n Himalayan Hotel.

Day 14:Himalayan Hotel - Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3720m
From here it is an hour's walk to Hinko Cave at 3160m, and a further half an hour to Deurali at 3230m. Above Deurali the valley widens and becomes less steep. Reaching Deurali brings a feeling to us that we are near to our destination. We can now see the 'gates' to the Sanctuary. The trail continues into the Sanctuary to meet the Modi Khola and follows the river to Bagar, a meadow at 3310m. From Bagar we continue to trek upwards and reach the area known as Machhapuchhre Base Camp at 3720m. This is a collection of tea-houses spread over a large area. From here the mountain views are fantastic and include Annapurna (8091m), Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7454m) and Machhapuchhre. O/n Machhapuchhre Base Camp

Day 15:Machhapuchhre Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp (4095m) 
After breakfast we start early and make the 2 hours trek to Annapurna Base Camp at 4095m, crossing four hotels on a knoll at 4130m. The trail continues upwards, on a good path, to the south of the moraine This is the highlight of the trip and affords us marvelous close up views of the mountains that make up this incredible natural amphitheatre. On arrival at ABC we get a superb view of the near vertical south face of Annapurna that towers above the Sanctuary to the north-west, which was climbed in 1970 by Don Whillans and Dougal Haston on an expedition led by Chris Bonington. We arrive at ABC mid-morning which allows ample time to explore the surrounding area and take some stunning photographs. O/n ABC

Day 16:Annapurna Base Camp - Doban 
From the Sanctuary we initially retrace our steps, and descend to Deurali, through Himalayan Hotel, and eventually to Doban where we spend the night. We cover the ground a lot quicker on the way down taking advantage of our acclimatization and the reducing altitude. O/n Doban .

Day 17:Doban - Chhromrong 
From Doban we continue back down the trail, through Bamboo Lodge, and to Chhromrong where we spend the night. This is a short day and allows us to spend some time relaxing in this fascinating village which has some of the best mountain views in the world.O/n Chhromrong.

Day 18:Chhromrong - Ghandruk 
Today we stop retracing our steps and trek to the Gurung village of Ghandruk. We initially walk west on the trail that leads to Ghorapani, but then descend to the village of Khumnu. We cross the Khumnu Khola and then ascend steeply to a collection of tea-houses at Uri at 2220m. From here we can see Ghandruk ahead, and it is a gentle walk to this amazing Gurung settlement at 1970m. Ghandruk is a maze of narrow alleyways but is an ideal place to spend an afternoon wandering the streets enjoying the local food or learning about the local handicrafts. O/n Ghandrung

Day 19:Ghandruk -Birethanti 
From Ghandruk it is a long descent to the settlement of Shauli Bazaar at 1140m, but we are now down to the Modi Khola and from here it is an easy and pleasant walk along the river bank to Birethanti at 1065m, where we spend our final night on the trek. Birethanti is a beautiful village situated in a fantastic spot on the Modi Khola river. This is a busy village with many trekkers starting and finishing their treks here, and there are many tea-houses and shops. O/n Birethanti.

Day 20:Birethanti - Nayapul- Pokhara 
Drive back to Pokhara Our last day of the trail. We walk short distance to the road head at Nayapul, where we are picked up by our transport and driven back to Pokhara. The journey by road takes approx. 2 hours and we arrive back in Pokhara by early afternoon, on time to refresh ourselves in the hotel before spending a night in Pokhara. O/n Pokhara.

Day 21:Pokhara-Kathmandu 
After an early breakfast at Pokhara fly or drive back to Kathmandu. Arrive Kathmandu. O/n Hotel

Nar Phu and Annapurna Circuit Trek

Nar Phu Valley trekking is one of none tourist trekking area of Nepal. For this trek we need special permit from government as this Nar and phu village is recognized very lately. Which is normal to hard trekking with different passes. It lies also Annapurna region but it’s different way of Trekking. But it’s very exciting and the challenging Trekking.

Nowadays, Nar Phu the population about 300 inhabitants who depend on livestock, unlike most Bhotia people, whose trading patterns changed drastically after the Nepali Government closed borders with Tibet, the people of Nar and Phu valley were least affected by this change. The tortuous path leading from the valley into Tibet had never made them dependent on the salt trade, and till today yak herding is the basis of their livelihood.

Nar Phu Valley with Annapurna Circuit Trekking Itinerary in Detail:

Day 01 :Arrive in Kathmandu 
Meet and greet at Airport then you'll be taken to your hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour. There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come dinner await for you. O/n at Hotel

Day 02:Kathmandu Sightseeing 
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/n at Hotel

Day 03:Kathmandu – Besisahar (760m.)
Early morning after breakfast drive to besisahar via trishuli river it takes 8 hrs. O/n Lodge

Day 04:Besisahar – Bahundanda (1,310m.) 
At the place of Besisahar, the trail drops to a stream on a rough rock staircase to Bhalam Khola. After crossing it the trail leads several up and down, crosses rice paddies and subtropical forests through place of Khudi, Bhulbhule, Ngadi and reaches Bahundanda. Walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n Tea House Lodge

Day 05:Bahundanda – Chamje (1,430m.) 
From the Bahundanda, trail descends on a step after a passing several villages such as Lili Bir, Kanigoun, Ghermu pnant, the trail drops to cross the Marsyandi river and through Jagat reaches Chamje. Total walking time takes about 6 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 06:Chamje – Dharapani (1,920m.) 
From Chamje crossing the Marsyandi River to the east bank and follows the trail along the river embankment. After that the trail passes under an overhanging rock and climbs a rock staircase. It passes several villages such as Tal Besi, Tal Karte and reaches Dharapani. Walking time takes about 5 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 07:Dharapani – Koto (2670m.)
We would have breakfast at Bagarchhap and trek to Koto. En route, the trail goes along the mule track through dense forest of fir, pine, oak and maple. This region is also rich in its age old culture.o/n at Camp

Day 08:Koto to Chhacha (3200m)
Having breakfast at Koto, we commence our trek to Chhacha. We would experience alpine vegetation along the trail. O/n at Camp

Day 09:Chhacha to Meta (3700m)
Having breakfast at Chhacha, we trek to Meta. Lunch would be served on the way. En route, we would encounter forests and small rivers. O/n at Camp

Day 10:Meta to Junum (4000m)
Today we trek to Junum from Meta. We will have lunch on the way. O/n at Camp 
Day : Junum to Phu Valley (4200m)
Having breakfast at Junum, we trek to Phu valley. Lunch will be served on the way. O/n at Camp

Day 12:Rest at Phu
Having trekked for longer period, turn has come for us to take rest. We would go around the valley to have first hand information of the valley. It would be our pleasure to interact with the local people which would help us to know the local culture.O/n at Camp

Day 13:Phu to Yak Kharka
We would trek to Yak Kharka from Phu. We commence our trek after having breakfast in the camp. Lunch will be served on the way. O/n at Camp

Day 14:Yak Kharka to Panggi Pass
Today we would trek from Yak Kharka to Panggi Pass. Lunch would be served on the way. O/n at Camp

Day 15:Panggi Pass to Nar (4000m)
We trek from Panggi Pass to Nar. We would find different kinds of animals on the way. O/n at Camp

Day 16:Nar to Youingar
It is our turn to trek from Nar to Youingar. The trek starts after having breakfast in the camp. Lunch would be served on the way. O/n at Camp

Day 17:Youingar to Kangla Pass (5322m)
Today we trek from Youingar to Kangla Pass. Having early breakfast, we trek to Kangla Pass. Lunch would be taken on the way.O/n at Camp

Day 16:Kangla Pass to Manang (3351m)
From Kangla Pass, we trek to Manang. We walk through grazing ground, crops fields and Tibetan settlements. We would also view Annapurna2, 3, 4, Gangapurna and Tarkekang. Besides, we also visit monasteries and pay our visit to Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) for seeking advice on altitude sickness. O/n Tea House Lodge

Day 17:Manang – Letdar (4,250m.)
At the place of Manang trail leads continuously ascending to Letdar through several places such as Tergi, Gunman, Yak Kharka and one can enter to Letdar. Walking time takes approximately 5 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 18:Letdar – Thorung phedi (4,420m.) 
From Letdar, the mountain path leads continuously to climb along the east bank of the Jarjung Khola, after crossing through wooden bridge. The path makes a short ascent and comes to Thorungphedi. Walking time takes about 3 hours.O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day19:ThorungPhedi – Muktinath (3,800m.) 
The trail is steep immediately after leaving Thrungphedi, continuously through the high camp cross-moraines up to pass (Thorung La). Thorung La, with its traditional, chorent, prayer flag and stone cairn, are at an elevation of 5,416m. After Thorung La trail leads all the way of descending to Muktinath (3,800m). Walking time takes about 8 hours, O/n at Tea House Lodge

Day 20:Muktinath-Marpha(2,670m.)
We see people from Mustang, a restricted area to the north, who comes to sell handicrafts to pilgrims. Among their merchandise is the highly revered mollusk fossil called shaligram. We will pass some ancient caves and see the impressive White Mountain that is the Dhaulagiri. We also transit at the significant town of Kagbeni, which is at a junction of two rivers and the north-south and east-west trading routes.O/n Tea House,

Day 21:Marpha-Kalopani (2,530m.) 
Descend to Marpha a lovely village of whitewashed houses and fertile fields. Continue down the Kaligandaki reaching the former Thakali trading centre of Tukuche. Continue the transit from the Himalayan rainshadow into coniferous forest, which returns to the main river valley and to Kalopani.O/n Tea House

Day 22 :Kalopani- Tatopani (1,190m) 
A beautiful walk, with another transition into sub-tropical vegetation and the return of water buffalo, banyan trees and poinsettias. The trail follows the river through a narrow gorge and descends to cross a bridge near a spectacular waterfall, before winding through the valley to Tatopani. The hot springs that give the village its name provide the perfect opportunity for a good scrub.O/n Tea House

Day 23 :Tatopani-Ghorepani (2,750m.) 
Steadily climbing all day, we eventually leave behind the terraced fields and walk through thick rhododendron forest to the village of Ghorepani, meaning (horse water). We camp at the pass for the best views of the sunset over the spectacular,snow-capped Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna Range.O/n Tea House

Day 24:Ghorepani-Tadapani ( 2,590m.) 
At the place of Ghorepani to Poonhill (3,193m), trail leads climbing very steeply on a stone staircase. Walking time takes about 1½ hour to the top. From the Poonhill, one can see view of Sunrise and breath taking mountains views such as Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, Annapurna I, and Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail, Annapurna IV, and Annapurna II and so on. After Poonhill, ascends to Ghorepani from there to Tadapani (2590m). Mountain trail leads several times ascending and descending. It passes several villages through oak and Rhododendron forest. Walking times takes approximately 6 hours, O/n at Tadapani

Day 25:Tadapani–Ghandrung (1,940m.) 
Trail leads to Ghandrug from Tadapani all the way of descends and flat through the oak and Rhododendron Forest. Walking time takes about 3 hours O/n at Ghandrung

Day 26:Ghangdrung-Dhampus (1,650m.) 
The views continue to outstanding even as we descend, to the village of Dhampus.O/n Tea House,

Day 27:Dhampus- Pokhara:
From Dhampus, all the way downhill through the village to Phedi and take a car and driave back to Pokhara. O/n at Hotel

Day 28:Pokhara - Kathmandu
Visit to Pokhara city and at afternoon fly from Pokhara back to Kathmandu which takes about 30 minutes. When you arrive you'll be picked up at the airport and taken to the same hotel you stayed at during the beginning of your Nepal trip package. Today you'll have time to do some last-minute sightseeing or to pick up a souvenir or two. Or you could just relax at your hotel. O/n at Hotel,