GUIDED TREKS NORTH OF KATHMANDU:
COMMENCE YOUR TREK ON ANY DATE WITHIN THE INDICATED SEASONS
HEA/29 GANESH HIMAL TREK
* Camping & Lodge Accommodation *
15 Days Trekking Grade 3 (Moderate)
APR./MAY & SEPT. - NOV.
Two major rivers, the Daraundi and the Buri Gandaki meander their
way
from north to south through this terrain. To the north east of
the Buri
Gandaki lies Ganesh Himal, with Paldor close by. From the vantage
point
of Tiru Danda ridge a breathtaking panorama unfolds: 200 km of
Himalayan
ranges from Langtang to the Annapurnas, with the three Ganesh
Himal
peaks right in front. The route passes through Gurung and Tamang
villages interspersed with rhododendron forests, which are a blaze
of
crimson in springtime. Starting point can be either Gorkha or
Trisuli
Bazaar. Transport to and from start of trek by tourist bus.
2008 Price: US$830 per person ex Kathmandu
for groups of at least 2 persons
Discounts for groups of 4 or more persons.
HEA/32 HELAMBU VALLEY TREK
*Can be arranged for group or individual trekker.*
11 days Grade 2/3 (easy to moderate) MARCH - MAY & SEPT. - NOV.
Recently set aside as a Himalayan National Park and still relatively
undisturbed, the area supports a healthy population of wildlife,
and there
are good chances of seeing species of wild goat and deer. Birdlife
and flora
are equally impressive, all set against the backdrop of the magnificent
Himalaya. There are excellent views of the peaks of the Jugal
Himal and
Gaurisankar toward the east.
The upper reaches of Langtang Valley are inhabited by many Tibetans,
among
them Kampa refugees. Further down the valley live Tamangs and
Sherpas
related to those from the Everest region. There are many picturesque,
well
maintained gompas. Transport to and from start of trek by tourist
bus.
2008 Price for 11 day trek: US$ 690 per person ex Kathmandu
Discounts for groups of 4 or more persons.
HEA/30 LANGTANG/HELAMBU/GOSAINKUND LAKES TREK
15 Days Grade 3 (Moderate)
*Can be arranged for group or individual trekker.*
Best times: Late March - May and September - November
The route leads through the forests of Helambu National Park which
supports
a variety of wildlife such as barking deer, mountain goat and
many bird
species, then continues over hillsides covered in low growing
rhododendrons
and azaleas into high alpine country.
After crossing the Laurebina Pass at 4610 m a short descent leads
to the
sacred Gosainkund Lakes (4335 m), sapphire blue against the backdrop
of
snowy peaks. The shrines around the shoreline are visited by pilgrims
who
come here to bathe in the icy waters.
After an exploration day at the lakes the route continues to Kyanjin
Gompa
and Langshisha Kharka (4245 m), outstanding vantage points for
viewing the
Langtang and Ganesh peaks as well as magnificent Shisha Pangma
on the other
side of the border in Tibet. Transport to and from start of trek
by tourist bus.
2008 Price: US$830 per person ex Kathmandu
Discounts for groups of 4 or more persons.
HEA/31 LANGTANG VALLEY TREK 17 Days Grade 3 Moderate
LATE MARCH - MAY & SEPT. - NOV. * Camping & Lodge Accommodation
*
After the spectacular drive to Dhunche, the trail leads to Syabrubensi,
a
village of Tamangs and Tibetans. Along winding mountain paths
lined with
mani walls, and crossing numerous bridges, you arrive at the foot
of a high
ridge. While ascending, Mount Paldor comes into view, and soon
the
timberline is left behind. Then a vista of more great peaks unfolds:
Ganesh Himal I (7429m), Peak V (6986m) and Peak VII appear. After
this
excursion you head back to Syabrubensi and then towards Langtang
village,
enjoying good views of Langtang Lirung (7245 m) and the Gosainkund
scenery.
Transport to and from start of trek by tourist bus.
.
2008 Price: US$ 890 per person ex Kathmandu
For groups of at least two persons.
Discounts for groups of 4 or more persons.
