NEPAL TREKKING & THE GREAT HIMALAYA TRAIL: A ROUTE AND PLANNING GUIDE FOR ORGANISING A TREK IN NEPAL DOWNLOAD FREE BOOK Robin Boustead | 256 pages | 07 Apr 2015 | Trailblazer Publications | 9781905864607 | English | Hindhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Find a GHT Trek Banthanti to Tadapani is a whole lot of ups and downs and during the wet can be quite difficult due to some of the tracks not being maintained. In stock. There are so many wonderful hikes and treks to do in Nepal. This is the ultimate trek for the traveler who's done it all and is still seeking a truly rewarding experience. Photo by Kalle Kortelainen on Unsplash. I felt like the link up of the Annapurna Circuit and Manaslu Trek had the perfect balance of Nepali culture and mountain scenery while also being logistically easy to get to and from the trail. Before you check some of those below, read a quite unhappy trip report from Oct For further information head to www. Mount Everest, or Sagarmatha to the Nepalese, as you might know is the tallest peak in the world, with countless expeditions taking place to summit Everest since when Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary became the first to do so. The region connects with Rolwaling via Tashi Lapcha Pass to the west. Manaslu Circuit Trek. There are literally so many options when it comes to choosing what hike to go on, so I have put together a comprehensive, ultimate Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide for Organising a Trek in Nepal to treks in Nepal in order to get you on your way to something amazing! Manang to Letdar is another one of those days where everything just goes up so just go with the flow and take your time as the next few days are sure to test out how well you have acclimatized. Around Dhaulagiri will also require camping at high altitude in very cold conditions so your gear will have to be high quality. We decided to go on a Mardi Himal Trek with company called Soulful Nepal after a long discussion with their representative over phone and email. Accordingly, Naar, Phu, Mustang and Dolpo only receive brief showers each day during the rainy season which transforms their arid landscapes into fields of wildflowers and the locals get busy planting crops. Travel Stories. These maps are arranged in the order from East to West of Nepal. Some take a longer route, starting from Gorkha Bazaar which is quicker to reach from Kathmandu on a smoother road. At Tilicho Tal, expect breathtaking views of Gangapurna reaching a massive 7, metres while the reflections of the surrounding mountains beam of the surface of Tilicho Tal. This map details the route of Upper Mustang Trek. After Mong La, the length of days spent on the trail becomes less due to altitude to which you will average hours due to the trail rapidly increasing in altitude. These guys are the best in the biz and it's worth bringing them half-way across Nepal to make this trek the best it can be. Note: The introduction to each trekking region states the ideal times to visit. Thank you for your comment. All the best and how you have a great trip. Let us know how you go. Swayambhunath Stupa An important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. Costs for bed and food tend to increase the further you hike from a road. The trekking route to the different mountain base camp and hilly area forms the long walking chain route which demands about half of the year to complete on foot by walking and exploring. I bought a Nalgene water bottle 2 years ago in Kathmandu and I still use it to this day. Dolpa Until recently, what little the outside world knew of Dolpa was gleaned from artistic and spiritual accounts from early visitors. We see very few trekkers, especially when we leave Dolpo and traverse the high passes to the Kingdom of Mustang. You can easily get pack weight down to 10kg 22lbs. Dolpo is super-remote and more committing and strenuous than some of the other treks Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide for Organising a Trek in Nepal there. With some of the tallest mountains in the world, Nepal is guaranteed to satisfy the most adventurous amongst us. Leave your Comment Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. This time. Never miss a story from us, Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide for Organising a Trek in Nepal updates in your inbox. The 6. Shey Gompa and Inner Dolpo is one of the most elusive places to visit let alone hike in Nepal which lays further west than The Mustang Valley. We are not to sure how to get in touch with a local guide. It is a restricted area so independent trekking is not allowed, with the exception of Rara Lake. It was very helpful and informative too. Have a great trip. We cross 9 demanding high passes, the highest is 18, feet! I also think my Keens are the bomb — I got them stuck in quicksand one time and when I took them off later my socks were completely dry!! Flight or by bus from Kathmandu to Biratnagar. Nepal Trekking Companies Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide for Organising a Trek in Nepal will take a few days from your guide to organize your permits. Thank you. The last 2 days consist of hiking through lush Rhododendron forests alongside pristine waterfalls and hillside villages such as Ulleri. He uses stunning pictures, the first inter-linked sequence of trekking maps for every mountain region, showing the GHT and connecting major trails. It offers a fabulous experience for those looking for an adventurous journey. Once we hit the trail there is no easy way out, so show up healthy and in great shape. A great option. Lai Kharka to Keswa Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide for Organising a Trek in Nepal hours of walking. Nick, David and Tim in Annapurna. View remote villages, Buddhist monasteries and wildlife. The Monsoon The monsoon season is not a very popular time for general trekking as the valleys that approach the mountains suffer from sporadic and sometimes intense rainfall, leeches along the trail, transport delays and limited views. Which of these treks in Nepal have you accomplished? For those trekking in remote regions it is recommended you familiarise yourself with all the following websites and learn about the implications of wind direction and storm risk. Hey, this website is really great with many useful links. These are some of the most popular treks in the Khumbu Valley, which includes the famous Everest Base Camp hike. He is very tall and in excellent shape. Hi, first thx for a good site and explanation i am going to Nepal in late october, but i am unsure if i should choose a travel agency or maybe just make contact with a guide there. It involves long climbs and strenuous descents. Considerations There are plenty of decisions to be made in advance of flying to Nepal. Upon arrival in Lukla, so many people were waiting to get out of the airport and back to Kathmandu. Robin Boustead walked the Great Himalaya route for the first time in and with his team Pema Tsering Sherpa, Lakpa Sherpa, and Karma Sherpa and successfully completed in days. Post to Cancel. The views of the five Emerald Lakes together in the shadow of the majestic mountain peaks in the Gokyo Valley is the main highlight of the Trek. Its very informative and makes travel easier. You can contact Calumn and he might be able to help you. Weather stats in some popular trekking locations in Nepal. Nepal is an excellent location for trekking regardless of your skill level. Treat everything. Thank you for sharing you experience trekgreat article. Sounds like you have done some amazing trips and have some more great ones int he pipeline. You are commenting using your Google account. The high route and low route are more like guidelines than official routes. Getting back to Pokhara can be done by hiring a jeep. Travel Stories. The clear skies and cold nights of December and January are in turn replaced by winter storms in mid to late February. Annapurna Circuit is one of the most famous trekking routes in Nepal. Once you leave Tengboche the views start to get pretty unreal with Ama Dablam peak and Imja Tse Island Peak peaking their heads out the clouds to the right of the trail while Cholatse towers above from the left. We travel self- sufficiently like we did before lodges and teahouses inundated popular trekking regions of Nepal; staying in our own tents and eating from our own kitchen complete with cooks. Plan Your Trekking In Nepal With These Online Trekking Maps Panchase Trek — 4 days Beginning with a boat Nepal Trekking & the Great Himalaya Trail: A Route and Planning Guide for Organising a Trek in Nepal across Lake Phewa, this trail is another great Himalayan trek for beginners, and only requires a few hours of walking every day. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Tell us which these trekking did you loved the most and what were its highlight? Sorry we are not too sure. A half hour after we got off the trail, a 6. Lo Manthang is probably the most unique towns in the whole of Nepal due to its massive walls circling the city.