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The 20 Days Once-in-a-lifetime Call at +977 9851127771 Trekking Destinations or Email at [email protected] or for more information www.annapurnatreks.com www.annapurnatreks.com NEPAL GEOGRAPHICAL AND respect and honour the guests are the Isolated and forbidden by itself until CULTURAL DIVERSITY fi nest in the world. 1950, the Himalayan country Nepal In the glittering length of the is becoming more popular as one Himalayas, Nepal’s narrow breadth TREKKERS’ PARADISE of the unique natural, cultural and spans one of the most dramatic Trekking in Nepal is to travel on foot in adventurous destinations in the world. geographical and cultural transitions the remote and unexposed areas where The home of Mt. Everest, Buddha and on earth. The elevation of the country life has not changed in centuries. In the Sherpas - Nepal is a place of eternal ranges from 65 metres above sea trekking, we walk through charming attraction with magical culture and level to the highest point on earth, Mt. villages and valleys, river and forests, people, ancient history, superb Everest at 8,848 metres, all within a deep gorge and high passes, merging scenery and some of the best hikes distance of 200 kilometres with climatic with the local people and seeing and on earth. Nepal off ers an incredible conditions ranging from tropical to experiencing the way of life they are diversity of sightseeing attractions and arctic. Within this incredible variety of living. And the breathtaking sceneries mountaineering opportunities found ecosystems and geography, there are blends the physical challenge and nowhere else on earth. The sights and 125 ethnic groups with their language mental relaxation, giving way to sounds of Nepal are full of energy and and custom. The peaceful coexistence longevity and spiritual uplift . Nepal life and rich with genuine excitement. of multi-religious system and beliefs is off ers varieties of options of a day hikes Hundreds of thousands of tourists one of the fascinating aspects of Nepal. to four weeks to four months hike. return to Nepal every year because of its beauty, simplicity and hospitality! PEOPLE THE FLORA With a population of thirty million, Nepal possesses the most exceptional THE NATURAL BEAUTY Nepal is a melting pot of many races biodiversity in the world, ranging from Nepal is a land of stunning natural and tribes. The main characteristic of the sub-tropical Rain forests to the beauty with hundreds of miles of Nepali people is their simplicity and Alpine deserts. There are more than forested hiking trails, rivers and hospitality. Nepalese are simple in 6000 fl owering plant species in the streams, lush green valleys and hillside every way. Their means of livelihood, country with several native plants. villages fi lled terraced fi elds. The snowy way of life, dresses, expenses etc. are Himalayan Rhododendron is the most peaks of Mount Everest, Annapurna all simple! They are very friendly and famous one. and over 1310 peaks over 6000 meters cooperative. Nepalese are well known (19685 ft ) draw thousands of trekkers for their hospitality and believe in THE FAUNA and climbers from around the world. “aateethee deva bhawa” which means Nepal has thirty species of large Nepal is a heaven for nature lovers. “guest is a god.” The way Nepali wild animals and approximately 180 Annapurna Treks & Expeditions | 1 species of mammals. The one-horned trekking destinations in Nepal. The rhinoceros, the Royal Bengal tiger, main attraction is the Annapurna range TREK PROFILE crocodile, snow leopard, red panda, including its highest peak, Annapurna Himalayan black bear, and many other I (8,091m), the fi rst of the 8,000-Metre The total length of the trip: wild animals found in the forests of Peaks to have been climbed (by a 20 nights/21 days Nepal. Nepal has 840 diff erent species French team in 1950). Many other of wetland, migratory and residential mountains are seen, such as Annapurna Trip grade: birds. II (7,937m), Annapurna III (7,575m), Moderate to strenuous Annapurna IV, Annapurna South and Elevation achievement: THE KATHMANDU Dhaulagiri (8,167m). VALLEY Gokyo-Ri 5,357m. The ancient city of Kathmandu is slowly TREKKING IN THE Stay, and activities in turning into a modern metropolis, EVEREST REGION Kathmandu: but within its bustling streets and Everest, the World’s highest mountain, 4-nights in Kathmandu / squares remain numerous temples rises in the eastern part of Nepal, in the visit UNESCO sites and monuments of great beauty Solu-Khumbu region, an area inhabited and historical signifi cance. The rich by the famous Sherpa people. The Stay and activities in tapestry of the cultural heritage of Sherpas started to become well known Pokhara: Nepal is synthesized in Katmandu in the 1950s when the Tibet border 1-night in Pokhara / visit valley, representing a perfect example closed following the occupation of and Paragliding of harmony in urban design, elegant Tibet. The trade between Nepal and architectures, refi ned cultures, Tibet stopped then, and the Sherpas, Stay and activities in colourful bazaars and straightforward in search of a new means of livelihood, Bhaktapur: and hospitable people. Once began to act as guides for foreign 1-night in Bhaktapur / separate kingdoms in it, Kathmandu expeditions. Previously the Sherpas visit UNESCO sites valley contains three fabled cities - had never climbed mountains that are Annapurna region: Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Out regarded by them as the abode of their 4-days panoramic of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites in gods. Ghorepani trek Nepal, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley. All those heritage The northern part of the district, the Everest region: sites are like open museums! Khumbu, is encompassed in Everest 10-days Gokyo Everest National Park. To the east of Everest View trek Some two hundred years ago a Western National Park is Makalu Barun National visitor wrote that there were as many Park, a remote and wild stretch of Raft ing: temples as there were houses and mountain peaks and deep and densely 2-days Bhote Koshi river many idols as there were people, in the forested valleys. To the west is the raft ing city. Indeed Kathmandu boasts one of Rolwaling valley, a well-protected the largest assemblages of magnifi cent microcosm of cultures and ecology. The Domestic fl ight: historical monuments and shrines ever southern part of the district, Solu, is Kathmandu – Pokhara – built. much less frequented by tourists, and Kathmandu consequently has retained much more Domestic fl ight: The Kathmandu valley surrounded traditional characteristics. The Peekye Kathmandu – Lukla – with several most beautiful viewpoints trek and the Dudh Kunda trek are two Kathmandu by helicopter such as Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and of the most beautiful destinations. Namobuddha from where one can Accommodation: enjoy a magnifi cent panoramic view In this region, there are various Hotel with breakfast in of the Himalayas: Manaslu (7,111m.), established trekking routes one can Kathmandu, Pokhara Langtang (7,246m.), Choba Bhamre optionally take a scenic walk of a week and Bhaktapur, Teahouse (6,016m.) and even Everest (8,848m.). to 3 weeks. The signifi cant passes (Lodge) on full board The view is particularly memorable that cross from one valley to another basis on the trek, and at the end of the day when the sun through some of its panoramas fi led hill tented resort in Bhote slowly sets beyond the horizon, and the saddles are Renjo La, Cho La, Kongma Koshi while in raft ing. mountains glow in the evening light. La, which are also known as the three Both sunrise and sunset, from these passes of Everest Region. Meals: viewpoints, are truly breath-taking. An open menu for each Sometimes the lower valley remains BHOTE KOSHI RAFTING meal to choose by clients. under a thick cloud, setting off the Bhote Koshi River is a two-day run of Best season to trek: mountains high above them. pure adventure. The raft ing site, above From the second week Baharabise, is located in a distance of of March to end of May TREKKING IN 3-hour thrilling drive from Kathmandu. and from the fi rst week ANNAPURNA REGION The fi rst phases of the journey take us of October to mid of The famous Annapurna region is out of Kathmandu valley to Dhulikel, December. undoubtedly one of the most popular 30 kilometres east of Kathmandu. Then 2 | www.annapurnatreks.com we drive down-hill against the grandeur mid-October. And we also have a lot of Day 07 Fly to Lukla 2,866m. and trek of a Himalayan backdrop toward Spanish tourists touring and trekking in to Phakding 2652m. A 45 Baharebise through Araniko highway, Nepal in these months. minutes fl ight and 3 hours the only highway road between trek. Nepal and Tibet, until 2015 April. During rainy months the parts of Terai This highway toward Tibet remained may see with fl ood and travelling Day 08 Trek to Namche Bazaar closed until June 2019 due to the during these months is hot and 3,440m. A 5 hours trek. damage of the 2015 earthquake. The temperature may reach to around 38 Day 09 Trek to Khumjung 3,790m. A 2 trail continues through the vast valley degrees, but during this time the Indian hours trek. with magnifi cent sceneries of villages tourists visit Nepal to escape the heat Day 10 Trek to Dole 4,084m. A 5 scattered over the green mountains. in their lowlands. During winter months hours trek. the part of Terai will be misty and On arrival to the raft ing starting point, may fi nd under winter mist until late Day 11 Trek to Machhermo 4,465m. A we will get welcomed with tea-coff ee morning (11 a.m.).