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Tamur River rafting

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The Tamur River rafting starts with an internal flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar in the far South-East of Nepal. We take a private vehicle drive to Basantapur in the Tehrathum region, where we camp overnight. The following day, we begin an awe-inspiringly beautiful 4-day trek to Dobhan through the remote Taplejung region of Eastern Nepal. From Dobhan we begin the exhilarating trip, which includes a day relaxing on a remote river beach or an optional one-day trek visiting local villages. The Tamur is best tackled between October and November, and February and May.

Probably the best combination trip in Nepal is magnificent white water, beautiful valley, and the most scenic treks in Nepal. The Tamur and its tributaries drain the snows of Kanchenjunga third highest peak in the world. The river is the sixth largest river in Nepal and seems to have a feeling of thrusting power and of being constrained by its valley sides. The first commercial run of the Tamur was in 1990 and there have been very few descents since then. It is an outstandingly beautiful river with superb views of the Himalayan range including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Makalu. The river trip includes around 120 km descent. It passes through more than 100 of the most exciting rapids. Difficulty level is also varies from grade 3 to 5. This is one of the best white-water expedition trips in the world.

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Karnali River Rafting

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Karnali River Rafting is one of the best rivers rafting in the world. This magnificent river originates from Mt. Kailash in Tibet. Karnali River literally means “Holy water from the sacred mountain,” which is located in the far-western region of Nepal. The Karnali River is the longest and one of the mightiest rivers in Nepal. Taking about the difficulty level: The Karnali River offers a range of difficulty levels, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters. Some sections have class III to IV rapids, providing a good balance of excitement and safety. Rafting on the Karnali is not just a heart-pounding adventure but also a journey of exploration through the untouched corners of Nepal’s natural wonders.

Sauli is the rafting put-in-point. The river drops into imposing canyons filled with powerful big volume white-water. There is a wide variety of fauna and flora including dense forests, jungle and also remote villages. Just enough easier water to regroup and prepare for the next big challenge separates rapids like “Captivity”, “Flip and Strip” and “Gods House”. Towards the end of the trip the river gradient begins to ease as the Karnali leaves the mountains and flows out into the Gangetic plains of Terai. Jungle is thickens and the river is broadens than pristine Beaches become bigger and more beautiful.

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Arun River Rafting

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Arun River Rafting is undoubtedly the most exciting white-water river rafting in Nepal. Starting with a 4-day trek followed by 3 days of rafting. The powerful current and large water volume make sure huge and remarkable rapids are encountered throughout the length of this river journey. The rapids can be technically challenging. Taking about the difficulty: The Arun River rafting expedition is generally moderate in difficulty. The rapids can vary depending on the water levels, with some sections offering thrilling Class III to Class IV rapids, perfect for both beginners and experienced rafters.

Arun River  is one of the most powerful whitewater current and fast river in Nepal. Scenery: The river passes through deep gorges, green valleys and excellent riverside beaches, terraced farmlands, dense forests, and traditional villages, providing an opportunity to immerse in the natural and cultural beauty of Nepal. Arun River flows from the melting of Mt. Makalu (8462m) and other mountains of that region uniting with thousands of small spring and streams along the thick woods of the famous Arun valley before winding its way down through the hinterlands of eastern Nepal.

Arun River is an excellent choice for a long whitewater rafting trip for those who are seeking a true adventure and the thrill of encountering huge rapids in a peaceful setting. It would be the first choice for those wanting a whitewater expedition into the wilderness area.

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Everest Trek

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The Everest Trek is a well-known, global trekking route inside the Khumbu region of Nepal. Khumbu is famous for the land of Mount Everest,  the land of Yeti and the native area of the Sherpa. Sherpa is a Nepalese ethnic group famed for their rich culture, superior climbing skills, and extreme high-altitude resistance. Sherpas are the lions of Everest. They have lived in the country’s high altitudes for generations and have long served as guides and porters. Their local expertise has been invaluable for tourists visiting the area.

Trekking day starts with a morning 35-minute flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. From there, after a few hours of trekking, you enter the highlands of Sagarmatha National Park. The route now ascends through forest to Namche Bazar, the capital and commercial center of Khumbu. After acclimatization day, we continue through Tyangboche monastery, located under the foothills of Ama Dablam (6,921 m). The Everest Trekking route reaches Gorakh Shep and Everest Base Camp. The last point is Kala Patthar (5,615 m) to see the sunrise or Sun set. There, one can enjoy the spectacular view of Mount Everest, surrounded by other giants such as Nupse and Lhotse and other snow-capped mountains. You descend the same trail back to Lukla and Kathmandu.

Everest Trekking includes beautiful villages: Phakdin, Manjo, Jorsale, Pangboche, Dingboche, Pheriche, and others. According to Sherpa and Tibetan cultural beliefs, Everest is the Mother of the Earth.

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Mount Kailash Via Kyirong

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There are different routes: Mount Kailash via the Kyirong border is one good option for you! Kyirong is the border between Nepal and China. Kyirong is just 175 km from Kathmandu. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva spent most of his time on the top of the holy Mount Kailash, practicing Yogic austerities, joy, and love with his divine consort Parbati (Mother of Mythology). Lake Mansarovar and the holy Mount Kailash are the souls of all AUM followers the world over.

As per Buddhist texts, Mount Kailash (Kailasa) is known as the mythological Mount Meru. For some Buddhist traditions, Kailash is a major site of pilgrimage and is central to their cosmology. Numerous sites in the region are associated with Padmasambhava, whose tantric practices in holy sites around Tibet are credited with finally establishing Buddhism as the main religion of the country in the 7th–8th century.

“Conventional wisdom says a single circuit of Mt. Kailash wipes out all the sins of a lifetime; 108 Parikramas guarantee enlightenment. A ritual bath in the holy Mansarovar Lake transports pilgrims to the paradise of Brahma, and a sip of its water absolves one of the sins of countless lifetimes.”

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Wilderness of Chomolhari Trek

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On the Wilderness of Chomolhari Trek and Tour, you will not only embrace an amazing opportunity to trek the hotspots of Bhutan but also get to feast on an incredible diversity of mountains and ecosystems. A hike to Takstang Monastery provides ample acclimatization for a delightful trek from Drugyal Dzong towards the campsite at Shana (2800m) and thereon to Soi, Thangthangkha and then to Jangothang. A rest day in Jangothang acclimatizes you completely for the further trek to Lingshi, Shodu, Barshong and finally to Dodina.

Along the trakking trail, Pachu River adorns the magnificent landscape along the trekking trail, offering breathtaking views as you meander through lush forests of pine, oak, rhododendron, juniper, bamboo, and spruce. The Chomolhari trek is a seven day trek, which ranges from the picturesque valleys of Paro and Thimphu, to the incredible mountain vistas of Chomolhari (7326m), Jichu Drake (6794m) and Tshrim Khang. Our tour begins with a visit to the stunning Tiger’s Nest Monastery, located high on the cliffside of the upper Paro valley. If you get lucky, you may get to spot rare fauna like blue sheep and snow leopards. Eventually, after insightful sightseeing in Thimpu, your Bhutan stay will end with indelible trekking experiences, photographs and mementos that intimately bond you to Bhutan and its people throughout your lifetime.

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Upper Mustang Jeep Drive Tour

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Upper Mustang Jeep Drive tours to the walled city of Lo-Manthang, capital of Mustang, have attracted tourists since tourists were first allowed to enter the forbidden Kingdom of Mustang. This is a historic place with uncountable cliffs and caves, a mountain desert landscape, and arid and high-altitude land all together. Now, with the advent of a rough jeep road that extends up through the spectacular Kali Gandaki Valley, between Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, it is possible to travel between and beyond the Himalayas onto the Tibetan Plateau and reach Lo Manthang by Jeep Drive. The ochre-colored, wind-eroded, untamed wildness of Mustang remains the same.

So far, a special permit is required for the foreigner. On this Upper Mustang Jeep Drive Tour, you can now reach Lo-Manthang and explore this once-forbidden mountain scrape without having to trek hard and long. Our Mustang Jeep Tour from Pokhara to Lo Manthang over land is very much an adventurous Nepal cultural tour. The landscape and the journey are on a bumpy dusty road that remains at the mercy of the mountain gods and the climate.

We carefully considered that it is preferable not to spend “all day, every day” driving while planning our suggested route because it is a slow and bumpy trip. On the way to Lo-Mangthang, we will explore some villages and stop at view points. We stayed for some nights in ‘comfort lodges’.

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North Face of Everest Base Camp

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Trekking to the North & East Faces of Everest leads you to the rarely visited eastern face of Mount Everest (also known as Khangsung Face). A visit to the famous North Face of Everest Base Camp  is another highlight of this trip. The trail passes through alpine meadows, forests filled with wildflowers, glaciated valleys, high mountain passes, traditional Tibetan villages, ancient monasteries, rich barley fields, picturesque yak pastures, Tibetan nomadic land, emerald green lakes and so many other captivating sights.

Your journey starts in Lhasa, where you have plenty of time to get used to the altitude and take in the distinctive charm of Tibetan cultural heritage. The complexities and mystique of Tibetan Buddhism will be explained to you by a knowledgeable Tibetan guide as you are shown around the most important and historic monasteries in Lhasa, Gyantse, and Shigatse.

Driving along the Friendship Highway you pass through small Tibetan settlements, where you will see nomadic herdsmen wandering across the wide arid plains. You will meet the trekking support crew at the trail head point at Kharta. Yaks will carry the food supplies and trekking equipment. You camp amidst spectacular mountain scenery. Crossing the 5330 meter high Langma La (pass), the highest point of the trek, on your way to Everest’s east base camp gives you an ultimate high altitude experience. Some of the peaks which you get to view on this trek are Shishapangma, Cho Oyu, Menlungtse, Gauri Shankar and the Kanchenjunga massif.

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Trek the Loh La – West of Everest

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Trek to Loh La is a pioneering high altitude trek to the crest of the Lho La, right on the remote border of Tibet and Nepal. The efforts, and lightweight style final approach, is well rewarded by spectacular views into the Western Cwm, across the great Northern Walls Mt Nuptse, and directly into the moving “Ice River” of the Khumbu Icefall across the border. The Lhotse face and South west face are seen from here too.

This trek affords perspectives of Mt. Everest which have only been the domain of mountaineers in the past, due to access being available only by a mountaineering permit. The route followed takes the trail to the North Side of Everest, but continues past the East Rongbuk Glacier to the site of Tilman’s 1938 “Lake Camp”, (west side base camp today) continuing to the site of his old North Face Camp before breaking out across the glacier under Everest’s West Ridge to the vantage point of the Lho La. This is where in 1922 George Mallory stood and pronounced the Khumbu Icefall as ‘unclimbable’. His legacy here was to name the hanging glacier above the ice fall, the Western Cwm, as a fond memory of his welsh climbs back home in UK.

For many adventurous people, the Lho La is a more prized (and achievable) goal than the summit of Everest itself due to its historical importance, remoteness, and its unspoilt and pristine condition as an objective; all this without the inherent risks and dangers associated with higher altitude.

The journey begins with an acclimatisation phase in the Kathmandu Valley, before flying to Lhasa and visiting the Potala Palace, the Norbulinka and other Lhasa sites before crossing in 4 x4 vehicles the Tibetan Plateau to the monasteries and forts of Gyantse, Shigatse and Shegar.

Ganden Monastery Trek

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The Ganden Monastery Trek in Tibet offers you an altogether different experience. As you hike along the rugged Tibetan terrain, you will be greeted with sights so different and new: from the arid Tibetan topography that resembles a lunar landscape, however, to the ancient villages, colorful prayer and magnificent monasteries. As you traverse along the 80-kilometer trekking trail that skirts barley fields and nomadic pastureland, you get an opportunity to observe Tibetan lifestyle at close quarters and experience the real Tibet. Before your Ganden Monastery to Samye Monastery trek commences, you will be taken on a sightseeing tour to Lhasa.

During the trek you will be supported by an expert and dedicated trekking crew. With them you cross two high passes in the Tsotup Chu Valley, Shug La (5250m) and Chitu La (5100m). You will also get to explore various monasteries that lie along the trekking trail. The chief highlight of this trek is the trekking trail which connects the two important monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism, Ganden and Samye. Ganden Monastery, which lies 45 km east of Lhasa, is the first monastery of the Gelugpa sect. Built by Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa order, the monastery is renowned as one of the biggest and most important Gelugpa monasteries in Tibet. The Samye monastery with its gleaming facade, is reached by crossing the Tsangpo River.  Founded in 779 AD by Trisong Detsen, the monastery has a collection of pagodas and temples.

Excursions to the Tandruk Monastery (which holds a wonderful specimen of Tibetan art) and the Yambulakang Castle (the home of the Yarlung Kings) are also included in your itinerary.

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