Attractions in Gandaki, Nepal (1279)
Baruntse Expeditions(7129m)
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
Mt. Baruntse of 7129m. lies at the center of three glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the east and west col, infront of Mt. Makalu. The peak standing majestically in the center of some highest peaks of the Himalaya like Makalu, Lhotse and Nupse offers a rewarding climbing experience. The best views enjoyed during the expedition are of Mount Lhotse, Nupse, Everest and Makalu. This peak is technically not so demanding, comparing to Amadablam and Pumori, though it offers a good experience of snow and ice climb with some ice cliff obstacle sections around 700m. Fix rope is needed to ascent and descent especially from Camp 1, which will be done by our Sherpa climbers. With 45 minutes flight and 10-12 days acclimatizing trek, we arrive to the Mount Baruntse Base Camp. The Base camp is normally established above the five holy lakes "Panch Pokhari" at 5400m. And 2 higher camps on the mountain. We will climb the Mera peak 6654m. (Trekkers peak) before heading to base camp, to gain a proper acclimatization. After a successful summit of mount Baruntse, we cross Amphu Laptsa Pass and enter to Upper Khumbu region. The return trek will be enjoyable by visiting most of the Sherpa villages like, Dingbuche, Pangbuche, Tengbuche, Khumjung, Khunde and of course the Namche Bazaar, the capital of Khumbu region. Activities: Expedition Grade Level: 5 Season: March - May, Oct - Nov
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 456 days ago
Khaptad National Park(225 sq km), Far-western region of Nepal
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
Khaptad National Park in west Nepal is the Home of Late Khaptad Swami, the renowned scholar and a hermit. The park with rolling hills of grasslands and forests of subtropical, temperate and sub alpine vegetation, is also a rich natural habitat. The park boasts of 224 species of medicinal herbs and offers excellent bird watching opportunities, with 270 species of birds, the common ones being different varieties of impheyan pheasant, partrides, flycatchers, bulbuls, cuckoos and eagles. Animals in the park are barking deer, wild boar, ghoral, Himalayan black bear, yellow-throated marten, rhesus monkey and langur monkey. The park also offers religious sightseeing at Tribeni on the way to its headquarters. There are several historical temples surrounding this area and an annual celebration of Ganga Dashhara is held here every Jestha Purnima. Another religious site is Sahashra Linga at 3200 m, the highest point of the park. Other religious areas in the park include Ganesh Temple, Nagdhunga, and Kedardhunga. These areas are ideal places for meditation. Towards the northeast of the park is Khaptad Lake where a festival is held every August and September. Activities: Trekking Accommodation : Camping Access: Fly to Dipayal from Nepalgunj and then a three day walk Best Season: Mar-May and Oct-Nov(10-20 degree Celsius);Jun-Sep(rainy); Dec-Feb(snow)
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 454 days ago
She-Phoksundo National Park(3555 sq km)
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
Shey-Phoksundo National Park is situated in the trans-Himalayan region of north-west Nepal. It is Nepal’s largest National park. With diverse terrain and altitude variation, the park spreads over Dolpa and Mugu districts and supports a broad range of wildlife and vegetation. Geographical landmarks of the park are the Himalayan peaks in the north and lake Phoksundo, in the southern region. Vegetation include pine, walnut, willow, oak, and cypress in the lower altitude and pine, spruce, juniper and birch at higher regions. Berberis, wild rose and caragana are seen in alpine areas while the regions higher up are mostly arid with grass alpine meadows with barely any trees. The park contains 286 flora species of botanical importance. Animals found in the region are sheep, ghoral, musk deer, leopard, wild dog, marmot, weasel, mouse hare, rhesus and langur monkeys, Himalayan tahr, Himalayan black bear and jackals. In the upper region is seen the rare and endangered snow leopard. Over 200 species of birds including yellow-throated marten, Tibetan partridge, wood snipe, white-throated tit, wood accentor, and crimson-eared rose finch are found in the park. Other species of Himalayan griffon and lammergeyer. Apart from these, the park is home to 6 species of retiles and 29 species of butterfly. Activities : Trekking, Mountaineering Accommodation: Camping Access : Fly to Dolpa’s Jufal airport from Nepalgunj and then a three day walk Best season: Mar-May and Jun-Oct. (clear weather)
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 454 days ago
Ghale Gau
19 Recommendations: 19 Favorable,
I spent almost 20 hours at Ghalegoan, Lamjung – a popular tourism destination for community based rural tourism and left wondering why exactly the village is so popular during the return trip on a jeep through rocky risky road (that took almost three hours to reach Besisahar – the district headquarters). Ghalegaon, Lamjung To say, the village is nestled on the lap of mountains including Lamjung, Annapurna II, Macchapuchhre and Manasalu, the village is at 2,070m (well, Nagarkot which is at one-hour easy drive from my home is at 2,175m), but the scenery I was offered was, well, not breathtaking. For me, it looked almost foolish to travel/trek/ride that far for the views of the mountains that are offered better at many other easy destinations. The homestay facility is something to look for. The food/night at a Ghale home was worth experiencing but I like it, I am not fond of homestay. However, my first experience of homestay at Goljung, Rasuwa felt much better (even the mountains). The traditional-ness of the village is somewhat intact (despite the fact that the traditional Gurung house photo on the brochure is the only one of such type in the entire village). And, the thing I was expecting but did not get was the briefing. Despite being a member of 30-member team to visit the village, the local tourism committee did not brief us on anything. We were left with hours with nothing to do other than roam around the village. * * * Welcome offered at Ghalegaon. Despite believing that the village is overhyped tourism destination, I loved the day there. I loved the way those elders smiled and talked to us; the way they tried to keep the traditional alive and going when the village lacked youths. At the home where I stayed were only an elderly man and his daughter. Ditto with almost all other homes – the youths are abroad to earn. A disturbing trend, as the entire village seemed to the aged with the inhabitants. But I loved how the elderly people, and a few youths who were either on holiday or had not left the village, participated in the late night cultural show on our request. The cultural show lacked the enthusiasm of youth and the colorfulness, but their commitment to give a glimpse of their culture was a laud worthy effort. And, if I offered two little girls (aged 11 and 12) who danced the traditional Ghatu dance, a very slow dance with difficult moves and steps, some money, it was to honor their commitment than skills; smiles than steps and for preservati
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 458 days ago
Rafting in Marshyangdi River
17 Recommendations: 17 Favorable,
The marsyandi river rises on the northern slopes of the Annapurna Himal, flows east through an arid valley around manang and then swing south to joint the Trisuli river at Mugling. Marsyandi means ‘raging river’ in local dialect, and this aptly describes it. Some of the river above Ngadi has been kayaked – the 1980 British Expedition started from Tilicho Lake at 4920m – but much of the upper river should probably be considered as unrunnable. The scenery is magnificent with every bend of the river opening up fresh vistas of some of the world’s highest mountains, but these are behind –as someone said “great views but you need rear view mirrors”. The Marsyandi is a photographer’s sculptured boulders, some spectacular white water, green valley sides, and a magnificent backdrop of the world’s highest mountains. It’s worth mentioning that although the valley has a rough road up it, and is quite densely populated, you don’t see this when you are padding because the river is incised about 100ft into the valley floor. Highlights From : From Nagadi Alt. 850 m To : Bimalnagar Alt. 370 m Distance : 52 kms River days : 3 days From Katmandu : 2 days Difficulty in November : Class 4+ (5-) Average gradient : 1.0 % (50 ft a mile) Est. max. gradient : 2.0 % Volume in November : 50 cumecs Best season : Nov > Dec and Mar > Apr Itinerary Day 01 : Drive to Dumre by bus, then drive from Dumre to Bensisahar by bus or truck, whatever available. Overnight camping at Bensisahar. Day 02 : Rafting from Bensisahar and camp at the beach at the confluence of Chepe River and Marshyangdi River. Day 03: All day rafting and camping on the beach near Turtle Bazaar. Day 04 : Rafting to Bimalnagar. After lunch drive back to Katmandu or Pokhara. Please, contact us(dntt@wlink.com.np) for more details about this itinerary and cost and also more itinerary.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 453 days ago
Rafting in Seti River
17 Recommendations: 17 Favorable,
This beautiful Himalayan river passes through stunning jungle scenery, green hills and valleys. The warm and beautiful Seti river can be consider as an excellent river for bird-watchers and those interested in the abundance of nature found on this trip. The gentle river follow from the Himalayan peaks having plenty lots of small and straightforward rapids. During the monsoon the intensity of the rapids increases and attracts a radically different set of rafters. Seti river can offer an ideal trip for those wanting to experience their first time river trip with the stunning river scenery in Nepal and without the intensity of complex or challenging rapids. It is also very well recommended to family trips and best river to learn kayaking in Nepal. Itinerary Day 01 Pick up from Airport, drop to hotel (A) Day 02 We leave Kathmandu in the early morning and drive to Damauli, our put in point. After the rafts are rigged we will set off down the Seti Khola. We spend the whole day within its forested canyon. The luxuriant vegetation we see is a remnant of the vast forested area, which once covered the middle hills of Nepal. (A, B, L, D) Day 03 Even now we are objects of curiosity to the villagers. Traveling by rafts is a perfect way to view undisturbed wildlife. When we stop for lunch we have time to explore, Photograph, birdwatcher, swim or relax. Later in the afternoon we encounter a small but technical rapid near the village of Saranghat. Inhabited by Magars, who are renowned for generations of service with the Gurkha forces Saranghat, is a colorful middle hills village. Our first night we will set up camp on a spacious beach below the village (A, B, L, D) Day 04 After we have finished breakfast and repacked the raft, we will set off down river. Later we encounter the technical rapid grade 3 shortly after the rapid we leave Seti Khola and enter Trisuli River. Here the middle hills recede and the Terai plain opens before us. The Topography has changed dramatically. The twisted severe rock formations give away to sandstone and gavel deposited by antecedent rivers. After lunch we have opportunity to visit a unique religious community , Devhgat . Each Year thousands of pilgrims visit the ashram to worship. At this point Kali Gandaki joins the Trisuli River. The river now becomes the Narayani River. We float further down to a small town Narayanghat. Where we end our River trip. (A, B, L) Day 05 Departure (B) Abbreviation: (A = Accommodation, B =
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 453 days ago
Bheri River(Fishing Trip)
17 Recommendations: 17 Favorable,
Bheri River(Fishing Trip) The Bheri River is a mature river that cuts a wide valley as it flows west join the Karnali just before it cuts to through the Chure Hills, disgorges onto the plain of the tarai, and flows into Royal Bardia National Park. Twenty years ago, The whole of this area was wind pristine jungle, roamed by one of the last nomadic hunting tribe in Nepal, the Route. There are a still a few of these Route tribe living by the river and although some of the jungle has been cleared for farming, for the majority of the time you will see only cliffs, forest and wildlife. Highlights From : Ramnaghat Alt. 770 m To : Chisapani Alt. 195 m Distance : 200 kms River days : 6-10 days From Katmandu : 2 days Difficulty in November : Class 2 (3+) Average gradient : 0.3 % (15 ft a mile) Est. max. gradient :0.5 % Volume in November : 170 cumecs Best season : Oct > Dec and Feb > March Itinerary Day 01 :Drive from Kathmandu to Samjhighat. Day 02 : Arrival at Samjhighat Camp and overnight. Day 03 : Raft from Samjhighat to Rani Ghat and camp at the beach. Day 04 : Raft from Rani Ghat to Jamu and camp at the beach. Day 05 : Raft from Jamu to Chisapani and drive back to Kathmandu by night bus. Day 06 : Arrival at Kathmandu. Please, contact us(dntt@wlink.com.np) for more details about this itinerary and cost and also more itinerary.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 453 days ago
Other Rafting Rivers
17 Recommendations: 17 Favorable,
The upper Seti river, just outside Pokhara, makes an excellent a day trip when it is at high flows. Trips operate in Mid –September to end November class (3+) and we offer you private transport, day rafting package with one lunch. The Balephi Khola: ( above the Bhote Koshi) It is start from Jalbire Village to its confluence with the upper sunkoshi. Trips normally runs only when the river is high from mid September to end of November. May to August another perfect time to run this river. we offer two days trip that compnes this river with the upper sunkoshi we private appropriate transport, two day rafting package with all meals during the Rafting. The Balephi river is a small tributary of the sun koshiu and 50 km from kathmandu. It joins the sun koshi a short distance before Dolalghat. It has blue water and offers good views of mountains. The river has its origins in the southern slopes of Mt.Dorjee lakpa, which is commonly seen north east of kathmandu. Running to the east of Helambu, it is a fast flowing river that has steep valley sides. The valley of Balephi is not quite on the trek routes so is unspoilt and one comes across charming little villages and terraced hillsides along the route. This area is inhabited by people of various ethnic groups such as chhetris, Brahmins, Tamangs , kamis and damais. A 4 hour bus ride takes one to the put-in point at Jalbire Gaun. Jalbire is the local bazaar. The road goes past Dolalghat and Balephi village turning left at the confluence. From here it is another 14 km through a dirt road to Jalbire. The rafters are given safety talk and instructio0ns on the use of paddles before embarking on the trip. This is a short trip on a river that is mostly class 3 with encounters with a few class 4 rapids. The rivers is rocky and technical. It is full of surprises as there are many boulders that obscure the view up ahead. Only by rafting past the boulders does one see what lies ahead. The river goes through forested areas which are rich in bird life and the tops of distant mountains are also visible . The trip begins around 12 noon from jalbire. After rafting for 3 hours past the Balepli bridge, sukute is reached which is the put-out point. After collecting all the gear the drive back to kathmandu begins at around 4:00pm. The best time to go is from October to November. Budi Gandaki: The Budi Gandaki river has its source within Nepal and drains the eastern slopes of Manaslu and Ganesh Himal before flowing south throug
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 453 days ago
Baruntse Expeditions(7129m)
16 Recommendations: 16 Favorable,
Mt. Baruntse of 7129m. lies at the center of three glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the east and west col, infront of Mt. Makalu. The peak standing majestically in the center of some highest peaks of the Himalaya like Makalu, Lhotse and Nupse offers a rewarding climbing experience. The best views enjoyed during the expedition are of Mount Lhotse, Nupse, Everest and Makalu. This peak is technically not so demanding, comparing to Amadablam and Pumori, though it offers a good experience of snow and ice climb with some ice cliff obstacle sections around 700m. Fix rope is needed to ascent and descent especially from Camp 1, which will be done by our Sherpa climbers. With 45 minutes flight and 10-12 days acclimatizing trek, we arrive to the Mount Baruntse Base Camp. The Base camp is normally established above the five holy lakes "Panch Pokhari" at 5400m. And 2 higher camps on the mountain. We will climb the Mera peak 6654m. (Trekkers peak) before heading to base camp, to gain a proper acclimatization. After a successful summit of mount Baruntse, we cross Amphu Laptsa Pass and enter to Upper Khumbu region. The return trek will be enjoyable by visiting most of the Sherpa villages like, Dingbuche, Pangbuche, Tengbuche, Khumjung, Khunde and of course the Namche Bazaar, the capital of Khumbu region. Activities: Expedition Grade Level: 5 Season: March - May, Oct - Nov Please, contact us(dntt@wlink.com.np) for details about itinerary and cost.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 453 days ago
Dhaulagiri Expedition(8167) in 2011
16 Recommendations: 16 Favorable,
Duration of this expedition: 49 days Best time for this expedition: April-May, September – October Maximum altitude:8157m Dhaulagiri is one of the most popular 8000m. Peaks for climbing in Himalayas. The seventh highest mountain in the world, Dhaulagiri, lies on north – west of Pokhara culminating high point at its eastern end. Dhaulagiri is almost unique in the world in terms of its rise above local terrain, it rises 7000m. Over Kaligandaki gorge the south east in about 30 km of aerial distance. In fact, Kali Gandaki is dramatic as two eight thousenders, Annapurna I & Dhaulagiri both stand near the river facing each other over a deep valley. When Dhaulagiri was first discovered in 1808, it was thought to be the highest mountain in the world for the westerners. It remained as highest peak for 30 years before its place was taken by Kanchanjunga. Dhaulagiri means White Mountain which justifies a magnificent peak rising as a giant shoulder of shining ice and snow. The South and West faces of Dhaulagiri both feature massive drops; each rises over 4000 meters from its base, and each has been the site of historical climbs. The peak was first conquered in 1960 by a Swiss / Austrian expedition team via North East Ridge which has been the normal route of ascent for most of the climbing to date. Dhaulagiri is buttresses by five ridges which offer the possibilities of different routes of ascent though six different routes have been established for climbing so far. Rute Map Please, contact us(dntt@wlink.com.np) for details about itinerary and cost.
Reviewed by Suman Panta
Updated 453 days ago
