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Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) Trek

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Nepal is a premier destination for mountaineers and trekkers, with the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek standing out as one of the most sought-after routes. This trek, spanning 51 kilometers from Kande to ABC, begins in Kande and ends at Kyumi, with ABC being the highlight. At 8091 meters, Mt. Annapurna is the 10th highest mountain globally, and reaching its base camp is among the best hikes in Nepal. Starting in Pokhara, the “Lake City,” the trek offers spectacular views of waterfalls, traditional villages, fertile farms, and lush rhododendron forests before arriving at the majestic ABC.

A common misconception is that Annapurna is named after a person. In reality, the name comes from the Hindu goddess of nourishment, Annapurna. The term “Anna” means food or grains, and “purna” means full or complete, so the name translates to “full of food,” aptly describing the area’s breathtaking natural beauty.

Spring is an especially vibrant time for this trek, as the rhododendron forests explode into colors of red, pink, and white. This trek is feasible year-round, except during the monsoon season (July). While the primary focus is on Annapurna Base Camp, trekkers with additional time might consider extending their adventure with the Mardi Trek or Poon Hill Trek.

For an optimal trekking experience, it’s crucial to have the best hiking poles or the best trekking poles to ensure safety and comfort. Look for the best-rated trekking poles to make your journey as enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re searching for the Everest base camp or simply the best hike, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek delivers an unforgettable adventure.

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Everest Heli Tour

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Everest Base Camp is situated at 5,364m above sea level on the Nepal side. Fly to Everest Base Camp on a helicopter tour with SHANGRI-LA VOYAGES. Live your dream. Everest Heli Tour is the best option for travelers who do not have enough vacation in Nepal and find it difficult to get two weeks time to hike up and down the mountains for 6-7 hours every day. Everest Heli Tour is a day trip by helicopter flying four hours from Kathmandu, offering you fantastic views of the mountain.

As the flight goes to the east side, the snowy peaks start to appear in front of your eyes and the helicopter lands at Lukla airport for refueling. At this time, you can see beautiful Lukla villages. After refueling in Lukla, the flight continues to fly towards Everest Base Camp. Passing through Tengboche, Dingboche, and Gorakshep and then landing at Everest Base Camp, you may not believe that your eyes are witnessing the world’s highest peak in front of you. Similarly, from the base camp, you can see peaks like Pumori, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, Thamserku and many more peaks along with Khumbu Glacier.

You will have 5 minutes to land at Everest Base Camp with Kalapatthar due to the altitude threat. Kalapatthar means black rock peak. It is the perfect vantage point to enjoy the 360-degree views of Mount Everest. We can take some beautiful photos as a memory of a great Everest trip. From Kalapatthar, the helicopter will take you back to Syangboche. You can enjoy breakfast, tea or coffee at the Everest View Hotel while looking at a stunning view of Mount Everest. Afterwards, fly back to Kathmandu landing in Lukla to refuel.

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Upper Mustang Jeep Tour

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Upper Mustang Jeep tour that drive you 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 sky 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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Kathmandu – Pokhara Tour

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This Kathmandu-Pokhara city tour is a well-planned trip that takes you to the major sightseeing destinations in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Sightseeing spots in Kathmandu city are the Durbar Square of Hanuman Dhoka and the Buddhist Stupa of Swyambhunath. The main attraction of the Kathmandu Durbar Square is the living Goddess of Nepal. Kumari, the living Goddess of Nepal, is a young girl chosen from the Newar community. She is an earthly manifestation of the Hindu goddess Taleju. The girls undergo a rigorous selection process and must fulfill certain physical and behavioral criteria. Once chosen, she spends her time alone in the Kumari House until puberty or a serious illness or injury.

After Kathmandu, you will get to visit the famous historical and cultural sites of Patan. Patan is famous for Patan Durbar Square, Krishna Temple, Patan Museum, Taleju Temple, Royal Bath, Kumbeshwor Temple, Golden Temple, etc. The Golden Temple is a famous Buddhist monastery in Patan. It is a 12th-century old temple and has intricate architecture and religious significance. The monastery houses numerous statues, scriptures, and relics that attract pilgrims and tourists from all over the world.

Pokhara is a beautiful city and one of the most famous tourist destinations. Lying 200 kilometers away from Kathmandu, the main attraction of Pokhara is the majestic Annapurna Ranges and the second-biggest lake in Nepal, Fewa. The major sightseeing places in Pokhara include the sunrise view from Sarangkot, Fewa Lake, Gupteswar Cave, Davis Fall, Peace Stupa, etc. Your stay in Pokhara, with the beautiful Machhapuchre’s view, gives you a pleasurable experience in Nepal.

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Kanchenjunga North and South Base Camp Trek

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The Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest mountain, lies on Nepal’s eastern border with Sikkim. Kanchenjunga North and South Base Camp Trek is a challenging trails amid the mesmerizing vistas of Kanchenjunga. We get to see a fascinating wilderness.. This wonderful trek begins and ends at the small airstrip at Sukhetar (Taplejung), which lies in the remote north east corner of Nepal. It takes you through fascinating villages and pristine forests to the awe-inspiring South Face Base Camp at Ramche, before crossing the Mirgin La to the north side of Kanchenjunga and the Pang Pema base camp. As trekkers skirt through this amazing adventurous and exploratory trail, they attain a glorious and unforgettable experience that was so much worth the trip.

Kanchanjangha Base Camp is located in the Taplejung district of Nepal. The base camp offers breathtaking views of snow-capped peaks, lush green valleys, and diverse flora and fauna. It is a natural paradise for nature lovers. When it comes to lodging and food on the Kanchenjunga Trek, trekkers have a variety of options to choose from. Along the trail, there are teahouses and guesthouses that offer basic accommodation and meals for trekkers. These establishments provide a comfortable place to rest and replenish energy after a long day of trekking. No doubt, this root rewards you with the stunning landscapes of the Kanchenjunga region. Additionally, some teahouses also offer traditional Nepali cuisine along the trek.

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Annapurna Circuit Trek

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This Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the great trekking trail in the world, making a complete circuit of the huge Annapurna Massif in central Nepal. It provides dramatic mountain scenery and a fascinating mix of local people and culture.

Starting from Besisahar, we head north up the Marshyangdi Valley, through lush green foothills and terraced rice fields. Climbing higher, we progress through alpine forests to a dry desert region and the Tibetan Buddhist village of Manang. The mountain views are superb; Lamjung, Himalchuli, Manaslu, and the Annapurnas tower spectacularly over the valley. The highlight of this trek is crossing the famous Thorong La pass (5416m) to enter the Kali Gandaki Valley and the long descent to the Hindu temple at Muktinath. The Thorong La pass is a high mountain pass located in the Annapurna region of Nepal and is one of the highest passes in the world. The pass offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks and is a popular destination for trekkers and mountaineers. We continue down another stop Jomsom Bazar.  After a one-night stay at Jomsom Bazar, fly or drive back to Pokhara.

The Annapurna Circuit Trek ends at the luxurious Fishtail Lodge at the bank of Phewa Tal Lake. While having tea in the Hotel garden, you will see the reflection of Annapurna in the Lake.

Everest – Gokyo Trek

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This Everest – Gokyo Trek visits all of the high valleys surrounding Everest, culminating with the ascent of Kala Patthar and the walk to Everest Base Camp. We have extra time at Gokyo to explore the upper valley, which provides the most extensive view of Everest in the whole of the Khumbu. This is the most famous and epic trek in Nepal to explore villages and monasteries and to experience hospitality of the Sherpa people.

We begin our Everest Base Camp – Gokyo Trek with an unforgettable mountain flight from Kathmandu to Lukla. Walking through delightful Sherpa villages, we make our way to the Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar. Here we have allowed time for essential acclimatization. Continuing higher to Gokyo’s alpine lakes, we explore the upper valley beneath the huge bulk of Cho Oyu. From the top of Gokyo Ri, we have an unbelievable view of Everest and the surrounding peaks and glaciers.

Our trek continues through the Khumbu valley. The trek combines to get the top of Kala Patthar (5600m) for even more spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Kala Patthar is the another best view point to see mount Everest and the Khumbu icefall. We have a day to visit Everest Base Camp across the Khumbu Glacier at the foot of the immensely impressive Khumbu Icefall. Our return journey will take us to Thyangboche monastery. This Monastery is  the most important center of Buddhism in the area. At the end we have another opportunity to experience the exciting mountain flight to Kathmandu.

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