Pioneers of Everest Skydiving

The following were the pioneering participants in the First Everest Skydive 2008.

The pioneers are noted in blue. Other names are those of members of the crew.
The credit for the success for Everest Skydive is fully shared by all of them as a group. They made a total of 41 Solo and Tandem Jumps in front of the World’s Highest Mountain, with a landing on the highest drop zone in the world, Syangboche (12,350ft.) This is a record for a fully established sport drop zone that has yet to be beaten

The Ultimate Skydive At The World’s Highest Dropzone

On the runway of the Syangboche aerodrome, our speciallly prepared Pilatus Porter P6 Turbine aircraft will be fuelled and ready for action. This aircraft simply didn't exist in Nepal before Nigel Gifford's historic first skydive expedition in 2008.





Piloting the aircraft will be a member of the Swiss Boogie team - the world's leading authority on mountain-based skydiving. Once you have suited up in your custom rig, designed by the world's leading adventure engineer, Andy Elson, you will take your place in the aircraft for take-off.
After 50 minutes, you will be soaring at an altitude of 29,000ft. The words ‘Standby’ follwed by ‘Exit’ mark the start of the adrenalin rush and the sensory overload of a lifetime.

From the same height as the very top of Mount Everest and from just a few miles away, you will have a view of this majestic peak that very few have ever been privileged to see. This is a 30 second free-fall with nothing but air between you and Everest.

Every moment of your Everest Skydive will be captured on camera - an incredible piece of film that will keep the memories alive forever.

As your canopy opens, the true euphoria of the jump will hit you. This is when you will be able to fully soak-up the vista in front of you: 100 panoramic miles of the most awe-inspiring mountains on the planet... looking out over Nepal, India and Tibet... at 140 miles per hour...

Flight Into The Mountains & A Trek To Everest Skydive

From Kathmandu, you will take a short internal flight to Lukla, a small mountain town at an altitude of 2860 metres. From here, a 5 day trek up into the Khumbu Valley must be completed. All the time, you will be gaining height and slowly acclimitising.

Walking along the steep, winding trail, you will encounter mountain porters and yak herders, peaceful villages and friendly locals. Local culture will sink in as you pass by mountain shrines and stay overnight in our selected local teahouses.

The scenery is truly stunning as you climb higher towards Everest.

Evenings are usually spent together as an expedition team. Dinner is taken in the teahouse, but where possible, there will be the chance to explore the local sites, stores and amenities. As the night draws in, your hosts will share stories from Sherpa folklore.

Over the course of your trek, the Captive Adventure team will monitor your rate of ascent to ensure you acclimatise safely.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



The path is carefully planned and an experienced mountain doctor will be permanently on-hand to deal with any signs of altitude sickness.

On day 5 we will reach Syangboche, the base of all operations for Everest Skydive. Once at the drop zone, our hand-picked team of experts will help you make final preparations.

The Story of the Original Everest Skydive

In 2008, Nigel Gifford OBE organised the first ever Everest Skydive. In doing so, he established the the Shyangboche 'Everest' Dropzone in association with the Nepali government.

By Oct 11th 2008, 25 people jumped the 'Everest' DZ successfully and safely as a result of Nigel's meticulous planning, logistics and expertise.

At the time, Nigel had to arrange for a Pilatus Porter aircraft to fly in from Switzerland for his clients to be able to reach the required altitude for the jump.
First account of the first ever Everest Skydive
In February 2007 I flew to Nepal for a day to see the then Minister of Tourism, Culture and Aviation, Pradeep Gawalai. This was to ask for a permit for TV adventure presenter Bear Grylls and Gilo Caradozo to fly two para motors along the Chukung Valley in front of the Nuptse /Lhotse Wall, part of the Mt Everest Massif to a height ceiling of 30,000ft.

In 2007 permits for Sport Aviation in Nepal had become extremely difficult to secure as a French piloted helicopter had allegedly landed on the Summit of Everest without the correct permissions.

Due to my long-standing relationship with Nepal, a permit was granted to me as an individual. This made me responsible for the actions of the pilots, the team, and the film crew of " GKN Mission Everest”. It was an outstanding success for the team, Nepal and the local people of Solu Khumbu.

While delivering my report to the Secretary of CAAN, it was mentioned that any other air sport adventure activity that I could introduce to Nepal, would be looked upon favourably.

It was now clear that a skydiving programme in Solu Khumbu near to Everest was a possibility if the proper approaches were made and the correct formalities adhere to. I made a full reconnaissance on the ground and from the air from an MI17 helicopter before travelling back to UK to start the detailed

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


reconnaissance on the ground and from the air from an MI17 helicopter before travelling back to UK to start the detailed planning and applications.

This was followed in 2008 by another reconnaissance, of which the purpose was to familiarize others, evaluate parachuting equipment in situ, test the proposed O2 system, and see how westerners would adapt and work together in this unusual environment.

Once established on the DZ, we were outnumbered by officials who had come to observe what skydiving was. We realised that undertaking and planning an Everest Skydive was an absolute privilege for all concerned, with enormous trust from all the various government departments, officials, and the people of Namche Bazar and the Dhud Khosi Valley

Snow Hill Lodge

The View of the Mountain from Snow Hill Lodge lake side pokhara Nepal
Snow Hill Lodge is a tourist's paradise where you will be greeted with smiling faces, located near a quite in let of Fewa lake. It is close to the world famous Fishtail Lodge and just opposite of the Basundhara public park. Snow Hill Lodge is a comfortable heaven for all types of tourists. Our garden is an enclave of tranquility and serene beautiful with flowers. Our room offer breathtaking views of the mountains as well as Fewa lake. Our staff are friendly and courteous and will help you to make your stay in Pokhara pleasant one. We have 15 rooms, all with wall to wall carpeting and attached bath,some of them have color television ,tubs bath and private balcony.
The building of the Snow Hill Lodge lake side pokhara Nepal The View of the Snow Hill Lodge lake side pokhara Nepal

Some features of HotelsCombined.com

HotelsCombined.com allows users to:

• Conveniently search multiple hotel reservation websites simultaneously to find the lowest prices - in one search and on the one website. HotelsCombined.com searches the hotel websites directly and in real-time ensuring you receive the latest prices and availability.
• Compare prices and availability from all major accommodation providers on the same screen. It searches the world’s most popular hotel reservation websites allowing instant comparison of hotel details, rates, taxes and availability information on one simple web page. Compare online travel agents such as ActiveHotels.com, AsiaRooms.com, Booking.com, Cheaptickets.com, Gtahotels.com, HotelClub.com, Hotwire.com, OctopusTravel.com, Venere.com, Opodo.com and the websites of popular hotel chains including the Intercontinental Hotel Group and many others.
• Search over 900,000 global hotel deals from over 30 merchants, and access over 1.5m consumer reviews, 3m hotel images, 2m hotel descriptions and maps
• HotelsCombined.com is free to use. It is all about finding the best deal for your preferred hotel!

HotelsCombined

A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging, usually on a short-term basis (Temporary Lodging) to travelers and tourists. Some hotels offer meals as part of a room and board arrangement. The cost and quality of hotels are usually indicative of the range and type of services available. Due to the enormous increase in tourism worldwide during the last decades of the 20th century, standards, especially those of smaller establishments, have improved considerably. For the sake of greater comparability, rating systems have been introduced to the hotels around the world. One to Five Star classifications has been the most common rating system to the hotels. Higher the star ratings … Higher the Luxury and Magnificence Some hotels have gained their renown through tradition, by hosting significant events or persons, such as Schloss Cecilienhof in Potsdam, Germany, which derives its fame from the Potsdam Conference of the World War II allies Winston Churchill, Harry Truman and Joseph Stalin in 1945. The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower in Mumbai is one of India's most famous and historic hotels because of its association with the Indian independence movement. Some of the hotels have achieved fame by association with dishes or cocktails created on their premises, such as the Hotel de Paris where the crêpe Suzette was invented or the Raffles Hotel in Singapore, where the Singapore Sling cocktail was devised. World record setting hotels Largest The hotel with the greatest number of rooms is the MGM Grand Las Vegas in Las Vegas, United States, with a total of 6,852 rooms. In 2006, Guinness World Records listed the First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia as the world's largest hotel with a total of 6,118 rooms.

How to make Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Ice Cream INGREDIENTS 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise 1/2 cup large egg yolks plus 1 more yolk (about 7 yolks) 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate 1 1/3 cups Dutch-process powdered cocoa 3/4 cup hot water 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream Pinch salt INSTRUCTIONS Freeze the empty container in which you plan to store the finished ice cream. Heat the milk and vanilla bean in a heavy, nonreactive saucepan over medium heat, until the mixture is steamy and hot, with tiny bubbles forming at the pan’s edge. Don’t let it boil. Remove the pan from the heat and cover. With an electric mixer, whip the yolks and sugar until they are pale yellow and silky looking. The mixture should stiffen up enough to hold its shape. With the mixer running, or whisking briskly by hand, add the hot milk slowly, in a thin stream, mixing the whole time. Add all of the milk (vanilla bean included). Prepare an ice water bath in a bowl large enough to surround the top half of a double boiler. Use lots of ice cubes and about 1 quart of water. Prepare a double boiler and cook the milk mixture in the top of it over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. To test it, remove the pan from the heat and coat the back of a wooden spoon with the mixture; if a line drawn through the coating holds its shape, the custard is thick enough (185°F on an instant-read thermometer). Do not cook it beyond this point or the custard will curdle. Move the top of the double boiler over to rest in the ice water bath, stirring the custard to cool it down as quickly as possible. When the mixture is very cold, it can be refrigerated in a tightly sealed container to further develop the flavors overnight, or it can be made up as follows. In the top of a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate. Sift the cocoa to remove any lumps and mix it with the hot water and sugar until the mixture is smooth. Combine the cocoa mixture with the melted chocolate and whisk well. Whisk in the cream and salt. Chill it in the refrigerator until cool. Before pouring the ice cream custard into the machine, remove the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the custard. Add the chocolate mixture to the custard and stir. Pour the ice cream custard into the ice cream machine and mix it for 15 to 20 minutes, until it's the consistency of soft-serve ice cream. (Be careful: Overmixing can churn your cream into butter—there will be little flecks of it everywhere if this happens.) Quickly fill the prechilled container with the ice cream, using a spatula to compress it. Cover the container and thwack it down on the counter a few times to get the air bubbles out. Place a layer of waxed paper directly on top of the surface of the ice cream and cover it tightly with the lid of the container. Allow the ice cream to set up in the freezer for at least 4 hours before serving. Ice cream is best served within a couple of days. For the best-tasting ice cream flavors, ice cream is ideally served softened a bit. To achieve the proper consistency, take hard ice cream from the freezer and temper it in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Pokhara REVIEWS

My Grandparents use to tell me a story, in which, an angel flying on the sky saw a beautiful flower on the earth. Then, she tried to land on the earth. She slowly came down. Being more nearer, she found the flower more beautiful. So, she changed her mind and wanted to land on the petals of the flower. But she could not do it because flowers are weak and can not resist her load. So she later transformed herself as a bee so that the flower could resist her landing on the petals. But again, when she was about to land, she felt the fragrance of the flower. The fragrance of the flower forced her to change her plan once again. She thought if she would land and take out the nectar from the flower, then, other who visits the earth will not get such opportunity to smell it. So she left the flower on its own condition and with its own fragrance. She then transformed herself back to her original form and returned back and told her friends about the the beautiful thing she experienced. Pokhara is such a Flower in EARTH. Just imagine the flower as Pokhara and yourself as Angel. What would you do if you get such flower? I can not explain its beauty because it is something to be felt. You should visit Pokhara to find it out. There is a carefree attitude here, as most visitors are about to start or have just finished a trek into the mountains Pokhara is Nepal’s holiday resort town. At around 6 to 8 hours from Kathmandu, Pokhara is located deep inside the Himalayas and sits on the edge of Lake Phewa Tal away from the main part of town. Lakeside, this part of town is full with lots of tourist and offers every thing that a visitor may need – barbers, massages, convenience stores, general supplies, outdoor clothing and off course your souvenir stores etc. The area near that lake has numerous hotels and guesthouses, and new ones are springing up all the time. The price starts from 200 rupees per night. There are also many restaurants and they tend to be very reasonably priced. Pokhara has some of the most amazing views of the Himalayan Mountains. Mt. Annapurna was breathtaking, especially if you are able to get a good view. The Nepalese are the nicest people I have ever encountered. Its been less than a year since I visited and I am already saving money for my next trip. This is the kind of place you'd want to retire in! It’s so amazing, the view of Annapurna range is awesome and pepole are really friendly.

Bindbyabasini Temple

Bindhyabasini temple is the center of religious activity in the old bazaar. It is dedicated to goddess Bhagwati, yet another manifestation of shakti. Worshippers flock here to perform sacrifices, and especially on Saturdays the parklike grounds take on a festive fair

upteswar Gupha (Cave)

Gupteswar Gupha, a sacred cave, lies 2 km from Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway leading southwest from the city. The entrance is right across from Devi's Fall and the cave is almost 3 km long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the condition it was discovered. An entrance fee of Rs. 5 is charged and taking pictures inside the cave is prohibited

Pokhara Sight seeing

:

Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu . Its flame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains, not on any great historical or cultural endowment, it is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal . And there are also plenty of short walks and day trips, suitable for children and weary trekkers that can be made around valley. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. It is only 35 minutes flight and 6 hours drive from the capital city Kathmandu . There are around 25 flights and several deluxe tourist bus services daily. There are hundreds of tourist standard hotels including non star to five star levels. All kinds of tourist facilities such as, foreign currency exchange, ACAP entry permit, visa extension, flight ticket reconfirmation etc. are available in this multi -cultural city. This city popularly known as "City of Tourism " is absolutely free from any type of pollution.

For those seeking short and relatively easy trekking at warmer, lower elevations, there are a few options available, although these former treks have been modified by new roads, making them more suitable as day hike areas

Annapurna Sunrise view Trek

This Annapurna Sunrise view Trek is relatively easy trek and walk meandering through villages and rhododendron forests. This trek provides some of the best view of the Himalayas. The trek goes maximum height of 3200 m and suitable for any body of a reasonable level of fitness.

This trek, like others in the Annapurna region, takes off from the serene lakeside city of Pokhara . Trekking will begin from Phedi village which can be reached after a short drive from Pokhara. During journey, the natural beauties reward you in your each & every footsteps. During the work you can study the Gurung's culture, tradition and their living style. The mail target of the trek is reaching to Poon Hill (3210m). You cannot imagine the magnificence of the sunrise that you will witness from here, which illuminates the peaks of the entire range, leaving you spellbound. The added presence of rice terraces completes the picture making it a photographer's paradise besides the best sunrise view in the world you will also have a chance to have a best view of these mountains Dhaulagiri (8,167m), Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli and other famous mountain in this area

Annapurna Trekking

Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as goddess of harvests or more simply the provider (This is the most popular trek in Nepal , which passes through some of the most stunning scenery on earth.) Few place in the world such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is rare combination of long array of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, and turbulent rivers with deep gorges, hot springs and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly local people. This three-week trek takes you far way from the road, in to the heart of the high mountains.

Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal . From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri , before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara.

Annapurna Circuit - Jomsom Trek

Annapurna circuit Jomsom trek is one of the best trekking for those who have a limit time and want to go more height. It will take about 13 days. Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal.

On the way we would have passed through every type of vegetation zone from lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed over one of the highest trekking passes in the world. We will have entered a world without roads or cars and witnessed the way people have worked, played and survived for hundreds and hundreds of years. We would have essentially walked through a time warp coming out the other side with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. we will visit Muktinath Temple one of the most important pilgrimage sights for Hindus also a home to many ethnics Tibetans and holy Buddhists

Jomsom Muktinath with Annapurna base camp trekking Jomsom Muktinath with Annapurna Base Camp TrekThis Jomsom Muktinath with Annapurna Base Camp trek

This Jomsom Muktinath with Annapurna Base Camp trekking, Nepal’s most popular trek begins at the lakeside town of Pokhara and leads six or seven days northwest around the Annapurna Massif, through dramatic changes in landscape, climate and culture to the high village of Jomsom, near the isolated land of Mustang. Trekkers often continue on to the sacred shrine of Muktianath, and takes one through some of Nepal ’s most lovely rhododendron forests to the Annapurna base camp.

The Annapurna Himal is a vast massif of several peaks above 7,000 m, part of the range forms a natural amphi-theater known as the Annapurna Sanctuary. Ringed by such giants as Annapurna I, Glacier Dome, Gangapurna, Fang and the fishtail peak of Machapuchere . We trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests, as we climb towards the famous Fishtail Mountain Base Camp. From the Sanctuary we use the same route till Chomrong downstream the Midi Khola before making a worthy detour to Gandrung, a beautiful and large Gurung village

Annapurna Circuit with Annapurna base camp trekking

It is said that Annapurna Circuit/Round is one of the famous trekking routes in the world. The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the finest in the Himalayas and is regularly described as one of the top ten treks in the world It is observed that about 64% of the trekkers who come every years Nepal for trekking visit Annapurna regions of Nepal. So it is the most trekked area of Nepal . Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal.

From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri . After poonhill one of the best place for sunrise view, we trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests, as we climb towards the famous Fishtail Mountain Base Camp. From the Sanctuary we use the same route till Chomrong downstream the Midi Khola before making a worthy detour to Gandrung, a beautiful and large Gurung village.

Mardi Himal Trek

This Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhare Trekking is one of the exotic and interesting treks in Nepal, This trek offers an opportunity to explore traditional villages, incredible scenery, infinite and diversity of culture, spectacular views of livery mountains and tempting views of River and you can see the exotic valley on the way of trekking trail. The emphasis of the treks is on the forest and wilderness zone of these mountains.

This trek takes you in to one of the most untouched areas of Himalayas. Some villages are visited on the last days of the trek and these receive few visitors and regain much of their traditional charm. This trail is totally non touristic and some time difficult to find the way. You can see watchfull eyes of Shepherd. Mardi Himal treks takes away from the tea houses trails and takes you through a forests and villages.

Tilicho Lake Trekking

Tilicho Lake 4919m is World highest lake, situated in the Annapurna range of the Central Nepal Himalaya. This is a splendid summer trek, as rewarding as it is challenging. The Tilicho lake trek is among the finest serious Nepal treks best experienced in the Monsoon.

The Tilicho Lake is a famous lake from natural beauty as well as religious point of view. For the lovers of nature it a magnificent view and real opportunity to see a lake at this altitude at 4919m.For religious minded people it is a Godly blessed place best suited for devotees, it is also an area of rough and wild beauty. This trek is visited by very few people though it is recommended for trekking and travel for all type of tourists. On the way we would have passed through every type of vegetation zone from lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed over one of the highest trekking passes in the world. We will have entered a world without roads or cars and witnessed the way people have worked, played and survived for hundreds and hundreds of years. We would have essentially walked through a time warp coming out the other side with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in

Panchase Hill Trekking

Panchase Hill trek is a panoramic short trek with good mountain views. The trail includes some larger Gurung villages as well as rhododendron flower forest with majestic Mountain View. Panchase route is abundant with array of bird and wildlife, excellent views from the more frequented trails and wealth of culture, From Panchase you will see the great Himalayan peaks of Macchapuchare, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Lamjung and Manaslu. The terrain varies from subtropical valleys of banana trees and rice paddies to high ridges covered in rhododendron forest. This supports an abundant array of bird life. Along the way you will see many ethnic mixes, such as Brahmin, Magar and Gurung. This trek is off the beaten path and it is unlikely that you will meet many other trekkers here, Panchase trek is easy trekking so No matter how physical fit you are, this trek is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Annapurna Royal Trekking

Whilst you will still pass through many remote villages, these regions are so unspoiled as to have no tea-houses, and you will need to camp. Again, the range of mountains you can view on these treks is superb. Made famous when Prince Charles of Britain before marriage trekked the same route in 1981, the route has been aptly named the ‘Royal Trek’. Traveling through the villages set among the cultivated fields and meeting the people is quite unforgettable experience.

This four days trek commences from Pokhara, the valley of lakes offering panoramic views of the Annapurna massif as also of the Manaslu Himal. This route was first trekked by HRH The Prince of Wales in 1980 and hence is known as the ‘Royal Trek’. This is the best trek for those who want to experience village life and striking mountain views in a relatively short period of time

dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri (White Mountain), separated from the Annapurna region by Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) includes some fifteen peaks above 7000mt. The trekking in this area is relatively strenuous and needs some high altitude trekking experiences; this region is new territory for trekkers. Trekking off the main paths is not only possible, but can be immensely rewarding, though you do need a sense of adventure and an increased ability to deal with unexpected. Geographically, Dhaulagiri region is a land of dramatic contrast. From the near tropical Pokhara valley, steep slopes climb to snowcapped Himalayan giants. Dhaulagiri 1, the seventh tallest peak in the world, towers high above the well-trekked Muktinath pilgrim trail up the Kali Gandaki valley.

The vast massif screens the hidden land of Dolpo to its north west. Following the rivers upstream, ferns and forests of oak and other deciduous trees and juniper are interesting. Mountain sides of rhododendron blaze with color in the spring, and other flowers are abundant on the trail. Even on high mountain passes above the tree line, tiny alpine flowers can be found dotting the windswept ground

Jomsom Trekking

The Jomsom Trek is popular trek in Nepal with it beautiful landscape. Jomsom is the gateway of the Nepal's hidden treasure" Mustang", the trekker can see the landscape of mustang and reach to the Hindu's and Buddhist's sacred pilgrimage Muktinath.The land is also covered with other glittering snow peaks like Nilgiri, Tukche and Muktinath, the famous shrine of Hindus.

This Jomsom trek offers an excellent hotel facility. If you are keen to held on to your home comforts. Never raising above 3000m the trekfurthermore presents few altitude problems. Nevertheless, you are rewarded with some spectacular and unusual views of the high Annapurna. A trek of the narrow Kaligandaki valley, the deepest gorge in the world will bring you almost to the base of Nilgiri and in to the Mustang area. The views are breathtaking although clouds roll in early morning.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

For those with only a few days to spare the Ghorepani trek is a colorful foray in to the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek.

One of the important highlight of this trek is to make climb on Poon Hill, probably the most popular route.From Poonhill, Dhaulagiri (8,167m) and Annapurna (8,091m) Fishtail (6997m) Annapurna South, Himchuli and other famous mountain in this area can be viewed.Early morning sunrise over these mountain from Poonhill is unfortgetable experince in life time there gradually appear, just like magic that your eye could not believe. Besides, during journey, the natural beauties reward you in your each & every footsteps. During the work you can study the Gurung's culture, tradition and their living style

Annapurna Siklis Trekking

Rough and wild, this trek cuts through less traveled country south of Annapurna 2 and Lamjung himal massif. It boasts good mountain views and the local people are unaccustomed to trekkers. It is a spectacular short trek and traverses a variety of terrain from low land villages and rich terrain up to Nepali’s largest Gurung (Gurkha) village (3000m) as well as blooming forests of rhododendron in the spring. The historic hill trek to Siklis; one of the early southern Gurung settlements and the second largest Gurung village still retains an aura of olden times.

Here, the Jhankri (shaman) and Lama (priest) have important roles in this Buddhist community, marriage, death and day-today lives. Siklis village lies above the Mardi Khola (1,981m), overlooking Annapurna IV to the north and Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal to the east. The region is particularly good for bird watching because of its pristine forested surroundings where different species of birds thrive

Annapurna Ghandruk Loop Trekking

This Annapurna Ghandruk Loop, 3, 4 days trek is suitable for children or weary trekkers, as it doesn’t entail any particularly long walking days and there is always plenty to see. The trek envolves no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes. The trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional Gurung villages at Dhampus & Ghandrung; a nice opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of Nepalese countryside.

This trek gives fine views of the Annapurnas, The walk start from Birethanti and ends at Phedi, The walk passes through Nepal famous Gurung Village Ghandruk which provides you breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli.

annpuran treaking

Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara 200km about 6 hour by tourist bus or about 30 minute fligh. Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu . Its flame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains, not on any great historical or cultural endowment, it is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal.

For those seeking short and relatively easy trekking at warmer, lower elevations Annapurna trek can be an ideal choice. Annapurna is considered to be the most famous and popular trekking destination of Nepal . It has many diversity of the country such as close view of snow capped mountain mid-hill range, Tibetan Plato, hot spring and many more. Trekking through the lowland villages and mountains communities will expose you though the variety of different cultures of the local people.

Annapurna Sanctuary Trek

Annapurna sanctuary trek provides you with unparallel access to the spectacular where you will find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views for which the Annapurna sanctuary trek is famous. The sanctuary trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny villages. The trek starts from Pokhara and wings through lush subtropical forest and traditional farming villages. A trek of the narrow Modi Khola valley will bring you almost to the base of Annapurna Sanctuary. This trek provides you information about varieties of natural and cultural diversity. Breathtaking views of Annapurna Himalayan range, picturesque Gurung villages as well as we trek through rhododendron and bamboo forests, as we climb towards the famous Fishtail Mountain Base Camp. From the Sanctuary you will ringed by such giants Ringed by such giants Annapurna Himal, including Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Fang, Annapurna 1, Annapurna 2, Ganagapurna and Annapurna 3. After visiting the sanctuary we use the same route en return back till Chomrong downstream the Modi Khola before making a worthy detour to Landruk, a beautiful Gurung village.

Annapurna Circuit (Round)Trekking

Few place in the world such a splendid variety of natural beauty as the Annapurna region. It is rare combination of long array of snow capped peaks, crystal clear lakes, turbulent rivers with deep gorges, hot springs and picturesque villages inhabited by simple and friendly local people. This three-week trek takes you far way from the road, in to the heart of the high mountains.

It is said that Annapurna Circuit/Round is one of the famous trekking routes in the world. The trek around the Annapurna Massif is one of the finest in the Himalayas and is reguarly described as one of the top ten treks in the world It is observed that about 64% of the trekkers who come every years Nepal for trekking visit Annapurna regions of Nepal. So it is the most trekked area of Nepal. Annapurna area/region offers a great variety of beautiful landscapes, nature & culture of the central Himalayan area of Nepal with the best & splendid Himalayan panorama of Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Fishtail, Mt. Manaslu, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiun Chuli and several other mid western Himalayan ranges of Nepal . From the heights of the pass we descend to Muktinath and its scared Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. Further south, the contrasts of the Nepal Himalaya become even more apparent, as high windswept passes are replaced by forests, or mandarin and banana groves. Finally we trek out of the gorges and look back to the peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri, before traversing the forest ridges down to Pokhara.

On the way we would have passed through every type of vegetation zone from lush sub-tropical to harsh semi-desert and passed over one of the highest trekking passes in the world. We will have entered a world without roads or cars and witnessed the way people have worked, played and survived for hundreds and hundreds of years. We would have essentially walked through a time warp coming out the other side with a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

For a short trek with few altitude problems the Annapurna base camp trek provides you with unparallel access to the spectacular you will find yourself looking twice before you believe that they are not clouds. As well as providing the views this Annapurna base camp trek is famous, This Annapuran Base Camp Treks trail takes you through an ever-changing landscape of rice fields, misty forests and tiny villages...

Annapurna Region Trekking

Annapurna region is mostly visited trekking area in Nepal . Annapurna is a Sanskrit name that can be translated as goddess of harvests or more simply the provider of Annapurna 's. The diverse terrain and variety of cultures of the region north of Pokhara make each day's walk a different experience and make the area the most popular destination in the country. The Annapurna trekking region consists of peaks Annapurna 1, Annapurna 2, Annapurna 3, Annapurna 4 and those of Annapurna south peaks. Annapurna trekking region’s major highlights are the ancient mid-western salt-route, settlement of Manang, Thorongla pass between Nepal and Tibet Muktinath temple and the deepest gorge of world Kaligandaki. Upper Mustang of Lomanthang, the desert plateau located in the upper valley of the River Kaligandaki, and to the north of the main Himalayan range also falls in Annapurna region.

Tourist access to Mustang is controlled to help retain its exclusiveness the highlights of the trek includes the visit to the Mustang palace, the visit to Lomanthang and pony rides to the Nepal-Tibet border. Annapurna region is reached via- Pokhara, which is 200km from Kathmandu , it is 5 to 6 hours by road and 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu.One can ride a bus or hire a cab from Pokhara to reach the trek head. Food and accommodation is easily available for most of part of Annapurna region trek

Annapurna Ghandruk Loop Trekking

This Annapurna Ghandruk Loop, 3, 4 days trek is suitable for children or weary trekkers, as it doesn’t entail any particularly long walking days and there is always plenty to see. The trek envolves no difficult climbing or ascents to high altitudes. The trail passes through rhododendron forest and fascinating traditional Gurung villages at Dhampus & Ghandrung; a nice opportunity to witness the culture and tradition of Nepalese countryside.

This trek gives fine views of the Annapurnas, The walk start from Birethanti and ends at Phedi, The walk passes through Nepal famous Gurung Village Ghandruk which provides you breathtaking views of Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchhare and Hiunchuli

Pokhara Valley Trek

Pokhara is the most popular destination in Nepal after Kathmandu. Its flame rests on the natural beauty of its lakeside location and its proximity to the mountains, not on any great historical or cultural endowment, it is the starting point for some of the most famous treks in Nepal. And there are also plenty of short walks and day trips, suitable for children and weary trekkers that can be made around valley. More than 65% of the total trekkers of Nepal trek in Annapurna region. It is only 35 minutes flight and 6 hours drive from the capital city Kathmandu. There are around 25 flights and several deluxe tourist bus services daily. There are hundreds of tourist standard hotels including non star to five star levels. All kinds of tourist facilities such as, foreign currency exchange, ACAP entry permit, visa extension, flight ticket reconfirmation etc. are available in this multi -cultural city. This city popularly known as "City of Tourism" is absolutely free from any type of pollution.

For those seeking short and relatively easy trekking at warmer, lower elevations, there are a few options available, although these former treks have been modified by new roads, making them more suitable as day

World Peace Pagoda

World Peace Pagoda This pagoda is situated on the top of a hill on the southern shore of Phewa Lake. It has four images of Buddha facing in four directions. The pagoda is an impressive sight and its hilltop location commands great view. It is a great vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna

Pokhara trave

TripAdvisor's Tourism page has the web's best articles on Pokhara travel.

Our Pokhara hotels page presents hotels ranked by popularity - read traveler reviews and guidebooks.

Looking for things to do in Pokhara? Check out our page of things to do in Pokhara!

TripAdvisor's Pokhara restaurants page shows you the best local places to dine.

Visit our Pokhara forum page to ask questions and get advice about Pokhara travel. TripAdvisor forums let you ask questions and get advice - post in our Pokhara forum.

Our Pokhara maps page has maps and other travel information for Pokhara.

Visit our Pokhara discount hotels page for great savings on Pokhara hotels.

Book a flight to Pokhara with our cheap flights finder