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Annapurna Circuit Trekking with

Annapurna region is best described as the most happening incentive trekking destination of Nepal. The Annapurna Circuit Trek has been proved as a highly praised and spectacular trekking route in the Annapurna region since it opened to foreign trekkers in 1977.

This three weeks trek starts right from Besishahar and goes along the Marshyangdi River, with great view of Manashlu and Himal Chuli to the east. This magnificent trek leads you to the fine village inhabited by a wide diversity of people from different ethnic groups, offering spectacular and majestic view of the white Himalayas. As it continues to the north of the main Himalayan range on to the high and dry Tibetan Plateau, the scenery is equally breathtaking.

The highest point of the trek is Thorungla pass 5416m.

The highest point of the trek is Thorungla pass at the top of the valley at 5416m high. Due to the difficulties of crossing the pass, the circuit is usually walked in a counter clockwise direction. Traveling clockwise the longer ascent and shorter descent from west to east is too much for many peoples to manage in one day.

As we descend to the west at Muktinath from Manang, we continue to the the barren Tibetan like village of the kali Gandaki – the world’s deepest gorge passes between the giant Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. After you cross the Thorung La pass from Manang to Muktinath the final seven days of the circuit trek are the same as the Jomsom Trek from Pokhara, but in reverse.

Map – Map of Annapurna Range (click to enlarge)

Trip Facts
Tour Duration: 24 day
Group Size: 1 – 14 people
Destination(s): Nepal
Specialty Categories: Hiking & Trekking
Season: September – June
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1550 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 1607 US Dollar (USD)

Day 1: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be met by our Airport Representative, and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel. B.B.

Day 2: Drive Kathmandu to Besishahar (790m). About 5 hours scenic drive by car / van. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 3: Besishahar to Bahundanda (1310m). Today our journey starts at Besishahar, from where, the trail makes the climb to Khudi at 790m, we then reach the first Gurung village (many of Nepal’s Gurkha Soldiers are Gurungs). As we continue the from Khudi the trail offers fine views of Himalchuli and Peak 29 (Ngadi Chuli). It climbs to Bhulbhule at 825m; it then goes to Ngadi before reaching Lampata at 1135m and nearby Bahundanda at 1310m. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 4: Bahundanda to Chyamje (1400m). Today the trail drops steeply to Syange at 1070m from Bahundanda crossing the Marsyangdi River on a suspension bridge. We then follow the river to the stone village of Jagat before climbing through forest to Chyamje at 1400m. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 5: Chyamje to Bagarchhap (2160m). The day begins with the rocky trail following the Marsyandi Rivers steadily uphill to Tal at 1675m, the first village in the Manang district. We make a trailverse crossing a wide, flat valley. The trail then climbs a stone stairway to 1860m till another stairway. The journey continues making up and down to Dharapani at 1890m.

There we find a stone entrance chorten typical of the Tibetan influenced villages from here northwards. We then visit the Bagarchhap at 2160m that offers the typical flat roofed stone houses of local Tibetans design although the village which is still in the transition Zone before the dry highlands. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 6: Bagarchhap to Chame (2630m). With often rough and rocky, the trail climbs to Tyanja at 2360m, & then continues through forest, but near the river, to Kopar at 2590m. As we reach the Chame, the headquarters of the Manang district, we are rewarded by the fine views of Annapurna II as you approach Chame & two small hot springs by the town. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 7: Chame to Pisang (3300m). The day starts through deep forest in a steep and narrow valley, crosses a river on a long bridge at 2910m. We then cross another bridge at 3040m, from there the view of the soaring Paungda Danda rock face really begins to appear. From there the trail joins to climb to Pisang, which sprawls between 3200m & 3300m. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 8: Pisang to Manang (3500m). Today we continue through the drier upper part of the Manang district, cut off from the full effect of the monsoon by the Anapurna Range. People of this region, herd yaks & raise crops for part of the year besides, they also continue to enjoy special trading rights gained way back in 1784.

Leaving Pisang, we have an alternate trails north and south of the Marsyangdi River which meet up again at Mungji. The southern route by Hongde, with its airstrip, at 3325m involves less climbing than the northern route via Ghyaru, though there are better views on the trail that follows the northern bank of the river. From Mungji, the trail continues past the picturesque but partially hidden village of Bryanga at 3475m to nearby Manang at 3500m. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 9: Manang – Acclimatization day. Today we spend a day acclimatizing in Manang. The whole day we spend by doing some fine day walks and overviewing the magnificent views around the village & the day time is best to gain altitude. At the end of the day, we return back to our accommodation & have a night rest. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.

Day 10: Manang to Ledar (4250m). Today we leave Manang, & the trai makes an ascent of nearly 2000m to the Thorung La pass. We make the climb steadily through Tenki, leaving the Marsyangi Valley. Continuing along the Jarsang Khola Valley, we reach Ledar at 4250m, there we see the vegetations steadily more sparse. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 11: Ledar to Phedi or High camp (4600m). The trail descends to cross the river at 4310m we then climb up to Phedi at 4420m. At High Camp on the elevation of 4600m, we can recently found some good Guesthouses built. Your overnight stay will be there. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 12: Phedi or High Camp to Muktinath (3710m).
The journey from Phedi “foot of the hill” or at the foot to the 5416m Thorung La pass, begins the day. We then make the climb steeply that is regularly used and easy to follow. However, the problem may arise due to the altitude and snow.

It often causes terrible problem to cross the pass if it is covered by snow. About four hours climb up to the pass marked by the chortens & prayer flags. As you reach the top, you are rewarded by the magnificent view from the top. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 13: Trek to Tukuche (2600m).
This place is also nice settlements of more than 100 houses of Thakali people. It has also 2 monasteries, and one apple brandy factory. If you are interested to see how apple brandy are produced, you will be taken there.

Day 14: Trek to Ghasa (2100m).
Overnight at Guest House.

Day 15: Trek to Tatopani (1200m).
This place is famous for its hot spring. This is the best place to relax your body after a long days trek. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 16: Rest day at Tatopani (hot spring).
Overnight at Guest House.

Day 17: Trek to Ghorepani.
Overnight at Guest House.

Day 18: Hiking to Poonhill – back to Ghorepani, and trek to Tadapani.
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and continue walking to Tadapani. Overnight at Guest House.

Day 19: Trek to Ghandruk (2000m.).
Overnight at Guest House.

Day 20: Trek to Pothana (1950m.).
Overnight at Guest House.

Day 21: Trek down to Phedi, and half an hour car drive to Pokhara.
Overnight at hotel.

Day 22: Drive back to Kathmandu by Private Car / Van – about 5 hours scenic drive. Overnight at hotel.

Day 23: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square). Overnight at hotel.

Day 24: Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell!

The price includes:
- Airport / Hotel / Airport pick up & drop off by car / Van / Bus.
- 3 nights accommodation with breakfast at deluxe hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with Tea & coffee during the trek.
- Best available accommodation during the trek.
- An experience Guide (trained by Ministry of tourism), porters (generally 1 porter for 2 pax), their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipments.
- Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu by private car / van
- Annapurna conservation permit, Trekking Registration Certificate, and all necessary permits.
- 1 night accommodation in Pokhara (inclusive of Government taxes, breakfast, lunch & dinner).
- Tourist service charge, Vat.
- Office Service charge.

The price doesn’t include:
- Any meals in Kathmandu other than breakfast.
- Travel insurance (if you want us to arrange your travel insurance, we would greatly be happy to assist).
- International air fare to Nepal.
- Nepal entry visa fee US$ 30 (duration 60 days from date of issue)- you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport – Kathmandu.
- Disembarkation Airport Tax in Nepal – approx. US$ 24.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
- Tips for trekking staffs, driver etc.

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CLASSIC GOKYO RI- CHOLA PASS – EVEREST BC TREK (27 NIGHTS/28 DAYS).

This trek cover whole places of Everest region and this is one of longest trek in Everest region. This trek gives one of best exploration of real Everest trek including few high pass (which is like climbing small peaks); cover whole ranges of Solukhumbu and Eveerst region.

Classic Gokyo Ri – Chola pass – Everest base camp – Kalapattar trekking trip includes tour of Kathmandu city which include complete sightseeing of Kathmandu Valley which includes Kathmandu Durbar Square (Known as Hanuman dhoka Durbar square or Basantapur durbar) including Kastamandap ( building made by one tree), Living goddess- Kumari House, Many temples including Shiva Parvati, Taleju Bhawani, Kaal Bhairav etc. We further visit to Swoyambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa (the biggest stupa in the World) & Pasupatinath temple (Hindus temple). All these 4 Monuments of Kathmandu city is listed in UNESCO world Heritage sites and this is about 6 hours tour for second day of your trip.

This is the classic Gokyo RI- Chola pass- Everest base camp- Kalapattar trek. You will experience an unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural splendor. The immense contrasts in altitudes, type of vegetation and mix of lifestyles are the main highlight of this trek. One can enjoy beautiful mountains views, verdant terraces and Himalayan streams and water falls as the trail crosses through villages and landscapes covered by rhododendron, magnolia and giant forests. The mountains to be sighted during the trek are Gaurishanker, Number Himal, Kwangde, Twache, Nuptse, Lhotse, Ama Dablam, Thamsherku and Everest.

Everest and Lhotse from Gokyo Ri

The trek begins at Jiri (1905m). The trail heads eastward through the lovely forested hills of Solu and over the 3530m Lamajura Pass. Monasteries and uninterrupted mountain views lie ahead. The portion of the trek from Jiri to Lukla is often quiet and therefore much better trekking country. We cross the Lamjura La and Thaksindo before descending towards the raging river of the Dudh Kosi. We follow the “Dudh Koshi river” north through terraced hillsides and small villages to join the main Everest trail below Lukla.

Classic Gokyo RI trek continue its last trekking places at Gokyo Ri which is one of best valley surrounded by high mountains covering with lakes. From Gokyo RI, one can hike to the top of Gokyo peak (5350m) and visit lakes. After Gokyo RI, trek will follow the next side of Everest base camp and Kalapattar via passing through high pass – Chola pass (5320m). This is one best adventure trek in nepal. During trek, the trail follow same way return back up to Lukla and fly back to Kathmandu.

FACTS OF THE TRIP:

Trip Duration: 27 Nights/ 28 days
Activities: Trekking & Tour
Accommodation during Trip: Hotels in Cities, Lodges/Guest Houses in trek
Trip Start from: Kathmandu
Trip Ends at: Kathmandu
Type of Trip: Suitable for Private group, Family & Friends & Group join departure
Trip Grade: Moderate- Hard
Group Size: from 1 Person above
Transportation: Car/van/Hiace & domestic Flights
Service during Trip: Excellent- Deluxe
Maximum High Altitude: 5350m at Gokyo Peak
Per day walking/Hiking: 4- 7 hrs
Best Travel season: Mid September- Mid December & Mid February –June
Private Group Departure Dates: Everyday for Private group
Joining Group Departure Dates: Every Tuesday & Friday (Ex: Kathmandu)

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP:

* Sightseeing tour of  Historical, Cultural, religious UNESCO Heritages sites of Kathmandu city
* breath taking Domestic flight Experience
* Explore Sherpa villages, People & Cultures, religions & Lifestyle of more Ethnic groups
* Fantastic Mountain views above 6000- 8848 m peaks including world’s Highest peak- Mount Everest
* Trekking/Hiking Experience up to highest point- Gokyo peak( 5350m)
* Gokyo Valley Ri trek experience
*  Trek High pass- Chola pass( the best pass in Everest trek)- 5320m
* Famous trek to Kalapattar( 5545m) and Everest base camp( 5340m)
* Everyday 4-7 hrs Adventures & scenic walk though Sherpa Villages, Monasteries, Riversides, High hills, High passes
* opportunity to see flora and faunas of Everest region and Everest national park of Nepal

DAY TO DAY ITINERARY:
Day 01. Kathmandu- 1340M (Arrival day and Transfer to hotel) – Hotel
Day 02. Full Day sightseeing of KTM Durbar Square, Swoyambhunath, Boudhanath & Pasupatinath – Hotel (B/B)
Day 03. Drive to Jiri by Car/Van/Hiace (6/7 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 04. Trek to Shiva laya- 1810m (4/5 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 05. Trek to Bhandhar- 2250m (5 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 06. Trek to Sete-2520m (5/6 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 07. Trek to Junbesi Village-2580m (5/6 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 08. Trek to Nunthala-2200m (5/6 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 09. Trek to Bupsa- 2500m (5 hrs) – Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 10. Trek to Chablung-2700m (5/6 hrs) -Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 11. Trek to Namche Bazzar (3440M) – Approx- 6 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 12. Trek to Syangboche, Rest/Acclimatization and Back to Namche Bazzar- approx 3 hrs-Lodges (B/L/D)
Day 13. Trek to Portse Tanga (3790M) – Approx 4/5 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 14. Trek to MachherMo (4470M) – Approx 4 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 15. Trek to Gokyo RI (4750M) – Approx 4 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 16. Trek to Gokyo Peak (5463M) and Back to Gokyo Ri- Approx. 4 hrs-Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 17. Trek to Dragnak- Approx 3 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 18. Trek to Cho-la Pass (5368M) & Trek to Dzongla (4860M) – approx 7 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 19. Trek to Labuche (5018M) – Approx 4 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 20. Trek to Gorakshep (5170M) – Approx 3 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 21. Trek to Everest base camp (5364M) – Gorakshep (5170M) – approx 6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 22. Trek to Kalapattar (5545M) & Trek back down to Pheriche (4280M) – approx 6/7 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 23. Trek to Tengboche (3860M) or Khumjung – Approx.4-6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 24. Trek to Namche or Manju (2800M) – Approx 5/6 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 25. Trek to Lukla- 5 hrs- Lodge (B/L/D)
Day 26. Fly to Kathmandu & Transfer to hotel, relax day after Long Trip- Hotel (B/B)
Day 27. Reserve day (Incase flight cancelled due to Bad weather). Or tour of Patan & Bhaktapur city (consult with us for special cost) or day as your own. – Hotel (B/B)
Day 28. Departure to Airport and Back to Home. (B)

B/B = Bed & Breakfast, B = Breakfast
B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

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Langtang Trek – Langtang Valley Trekking.

The Langtang valley trekking is great trek in Nepal. Langtang valley treks also called “the valley of glaciers trek”. Mountain View is excellent and surrounding spectacular views of mountains. On either side of valley, mountains rise, soaring in to the sky. The valley offers pain forest, slow moving rivers and swift mountain streams, rugged rock and snow- capped peaks.. In the upper part of valley there are snow bridges spanning angry torrents, high passes enveloped in mist, tiny lake with icebergs floating on them and water of crystalline brightness. There are also high mountains of solid ice.

Langtang Trek – Langtang Valley Trekking.

Langtang valley trek is on the area of Tibetan culture and home of Yak. The trek starts from Dhunche or Syabru Bensi and ends at Dhunche or Syabru bensi again. From Sybru Bensi, you will follow the Langtang River to the east until you get to Kyanjin Gompa (3,049.). When you arrive in Kyanjin Gompa we recommend you to stay one extra day for the climb Tserkuri (5184m) from where you see nice view of the Himalayas.

Langtang valley trek route have good network of teahouse lodge facilities so you can arrange teahouse basis trek or camping (tent camp) trekking as your wish. Langtang valley trek is easy trekking that means Langtang valley trek is not so difficulty trekking where any one possible to make successful their journey to the Himalaya. Langtang valley trekking itinerary we will deign short or long as trekkers demand.

Permits for Langtang valley trekking only apply to have Langtang National park entry permit it cost RS 1000 per person and Trekkers’ information management system (TIMS).

Facilities:

Langtang trekking itinerary we make short and long as your demand. This Trekking area has good Trekkers lodge (Teahouse) facilities Managed by Langtang Hotel / lodge management committee and tented camping trip also can be organized. Lodge management committees make good camping site for the tent camp.

Langtang Valley Trekking Itinerary:

Option No: 01 Langtang valley Trekking Itinerary.

Day 01: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Dhunche Bazaar (2030m)
Day 04: Dhunche trek to Thulo (big) Syabru (2200m)
Day 05: Thulo Syabru Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 06: Lama Hotel Trek to Langtang (3541m)
Day 07: Langtang Trek to Kyanjing Gompa (3900m)
Day 08: Day trip to Tserkori (5184m) return Kyanjing Gompa
Day 09: Kyanjing Gompa Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 10: Lama Hotel trek to Syabru Bensi (1450m)
Day 11: Syabru Bensi drive bus to Kathmandu
Day 12: Free day for shopping or relax
Day 13: Drive to airport for return flight

Option No: 02 Langtang valley Trekking Itinerary.

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 03 Drive to Syabru Bensi (1450m)
Day 04 Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 05 Trek Hotel to Langtang (3541m)
Day 06 Trek to Kyangjing Gompa (3900m)
Day 07 Day trip to Tserkori (5184m) Langshisa (4100m)
Day 08 Trek to Lama Hotel (2480m)
Day 09 Trek to Sybru Bensi (1450m)
Day 10 Drive to Kathmandu/ Hotel
Day 11 Free day for shopping or relax
Day 12 Drive to Airport for flying your own destination

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Mt.Everest

View Everest and the surrounding Himalaya from favourite Sherpa viewpoints in the spectacular Thame and Gokyo Valleys. From jagged, snow-capped peaks, to Nepal’s largest glacier pouring down from the flanks of Mt Cho Oyu (8018m). Flying into Lukla we hike up to the Sherpa Capital of Namche Bazaar, visit the Hillary Hospital and Schools in the nearby villages of Kunde and Khumjung . Then we turn off the tourist trail and into the stunning Gokyo Valley – flanked by soaring peaks and turquoise lakes we will go to the some of the best and least visited Everest viewpoints in the Khumbu. We will then cross the beautiful Renjo La Pass and visit the monasteries of Thame, looking up to the still used Tibetan trading route of the Nangpa La (Pass).
This walk is designed to take you to some of the most incredible mountain scenery in the world, with the time to acclimatise safely and to be able to stop, absorb the view and take your photos. You will be accompanied by both highly experienced local Sherpa guides and an Australian guide/doctor.

View from Gokyo

Accomodation will be in comfortable teahouses and porters will be provided to carry your personal belongings and extra photographic equipment (in accordance with the Porter Protection Society Guidelines).

Brief Itinery
Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu – greeted at the airport and escorted to your accomodation at the Tibet Guest House in Thamel (link). Group dinner provided.
Day 2: Kathmandu Sightseeing – Boudinnath, Pashaputinath, Swayambbunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square. Escorted by our guide you may choose any or all of these sights to visit.
Day 3: Fly to Lukla – hike to Phakding. Accomodation in teahouse
Day 4: Hike to Namche Bazaar
Day 5: Acclimatisation Day/Hike to Kunde/Khumjung for photos/visit to Hillary hospital and school.
Day 6: Hike to Dole in Gokyo Valley
Day 7: Hike to Macchermo
Day 8: Hike to Gokyo
Day 9: Gokyo Ri/ Rest Day
Day 10: Hike to 5th Lake/ Everest-Cho Oyu Viewpoint return Gokyo
Day 11: Cross the Renjo La to Lungde
Day 12: Hike to Thame/ Monastery
Day 13: Rest Day
Day 14: Monjo
Day 15: Lukla
Day 16 Kathmandu
Day 17-18 Kathmandu (allows for flight delays out of Lukla)
Home: guides will take you to the airport for international departures

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Last summer I joined my friend Sol Wertkin on a new route in Central Cascades of Washington State.

I wrote an article about our trip, and it was just published in the Washington-based outdoorsy magazine, Adventures Northwest.If you are in the area, you can get a copy of this magazine for free at places such as climbing, hiking, biking, or paddling shops, as well as supermarkets and college campuses.

I scanned the article and posted it online, visible by clicking these thumbnail images:

The climbing world (Colorado in particular) has been in a state of shock over the deaths of Jonny Copp, Micah Dash, and Wade Johnson, apparently caused by an avalanche in China. I had never met two of the climbers, but had seen Micah give a slideshow and climbed with him for a fun day in Red Rocks this past March. A more enthusiastic and excited climber could not be found.

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ROCK CLIMBING GEAR LIST — This is a simple rock climbing gear list of essentials you will need to get started climbing. You will also want to add to this list from the Basic Gear List.

Bouldering

• Climbing shoes
• Chalk Bag & Chalk
• Crash Pad
• Toothbrush (for cleaning chalk encrusted holds)
• Snacks & Water

Indoor Climbing

• Harness
• Chalk Bag
• Belay Device & Locking Carabiner
• Climbing Shoes
• Backpack

Sport Climbing – Same as Indoor Climbing, but add:

• Quickdraws (10-12)
• Rope (10.5mm X 60 M)
• Rope Bag
• 60 cm Nylon or Spectra Slings (1-2)
• 120 cm Nylon or Spectra Slings (1-2)
• Oval or Locking Carabiners (2-3)
• Helmet

Traditional Climbing – Same as Indoor and Sport, but add:

• 1-2 Sets of Stoppers
• 1 Set of Hexes
• 1-2 Sets of Camming Devices
• 10 or more 60 cm Nylon Slings
• 20 or more Carabiners
• 20 Feet of Tubular Webbing
• Cordelette (7 mm X 20 Feet Accessory Cord)
• Nut Tool (for those stuck pieces)

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Last week ExWeb ran a number of interviews and climbers paid tributes to lost friends. Only two expeditions remain on Greenland while outside Somalia, Pirates are changing their ways.

Broad Peak summit push Ludovic Giambasi, Eli Revol and Antoine Girard planned to set off towards Broad Peak’s S and SE ridges today Monday, for another summit push.

Iran for a new route Arash Mountaineers Club’s climbers led by Kiyoumars Babazadeh and supported by Abbaas Mohammadi, the new head of the Iran Alpine Club, hope to open a new route on Broad Peak’s SW side.

2008 South Korean K2 expedition back to Karakoram Last year, Go Mi-sun and Korean leader Kim Jae-soo summited K2. On descent, 5 of their expedition members perished. Three of the former expedition members are now returning to Karakoram. Following her Makalu-Kangchenjunga-Dhaulagiri triple this spring, Go and regular partner Kim are headed for both Gasherbrums and Nanga Parbat. With Annapurna in fall, Go hopes to bag no less than 7, 8000er summits this year.

The third member of the 2008 Korean K2 expedition Pasang Lama is also headed for both Gasherbrums, as a member in Altitude Junkies/Project-Himalaya team. Pasang summited Makalu and Lhotse this past spring.

More Gasherbrums The GIII/GIV team plans to establish an advanced base camp at 6000 meters and ventured up to 6300 meters last week to study the icefall in an attempt to determine the best way to make it into the cwm. Others who arrived BC on Sunday were happy to find the route through the icefall and up to camp one already fixed by Don Bowie, Bruce Normand, Guy McKinnon, William (Billy) Pierson and David Fält. An 11 member team from Tehran is on the way to GII, while recent Piolet d’Or winner Kazuya Hiraide is waiting in Hunza for Finnish Veikka Gustafsson before the two will set off towards GI in a few days time.

K2 A number of teams have reached K2 BC. Gerlinde and David survived a close call, when the team’s Jeep rolled back and fell down a cliff. Chilean climber Santiago Quintero is en route, without porters or supplementary O2. Having suffered serious frostbite years ago, Santiago’s project is called “K2 sin D2” (K2 without toes). Fredrik Ericsson and Michele Fait were denied permit to Laila Peak and went straight to K2. Nepal-based Rolwaing Excursion agency (founded by last year’s K2 summiteer Chhiring Dorje Sherpa) sent a note that before Serap Jangbu Sherpa, two Sherpas summited K2 in 1997.

Gerfried & Co in Nanga Parbat C1 Gerfried Göschl and his team were first to arrive in Nanga Parbat’s BC this year and have set up C1. A pic of the camp shot by Giuseppe Pompili shows serious avalanche paths nearby. Portuguese Joao Garcia and South Korean Miss Oh’s team are among other arrivals in Nanga’s BC.

Spantik: Pakistani lady climber Two Pakistani and a Dane make up the joint Pakistan-Danish Spantik expedition. “Remarkably, my fellow Pakistani mate is a girl – who may become the first local female climber to reach above 7,000 meters,” team leader Mirza Ali told ExplorersWeb.

Farewell to friends: Fellow Australian climbers and expedition mates praised Australian Mick Parker’s mountaineering values last week. Italian climber and polar trekker Michele Pontrandolfo submitted a tribute to Dr. Giuliano De Marchi, recently perished while ski-touring in the Dolomites. In Sichuan, the search for the third missing climber, Micah Dash, was called off last week. Fellow American climbers Eric DeCaria, Nick Martino, Steve Su, Pete Takeda, Nick Rosen and Mick Follari – who traveled to China to help coordinate search efforts – created a ceremony in Qongding for Micah, Jonny Copp and Wade Johnson.

ExWeb interview with Lena Laletina: the Russian view A bio-physicist and long time collaborator with ExplorersWeb; in an unique interview series last week Lena Laletina of RussianClimb.com unveiled the Russian take on climbing, politics, and media. Lena described the evolution from Soviet to Russian mountaineering; reflected on today’s ‘Brave New World’; and listed her own favorite climbers.

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Climbers reported high security also in Islamabad due to recent bomb attacks. The weather is another issue, snow packed peaks are reported by mountaineers high and low: Following a hard, week-long attempt in heavy snowfall, the French climbers aborted their Broad Peak summit push last weekend.

In other news; Mick Parker died unexpectedly following his Makalu summit, and Wade Johnson’s remains have been found. On the Arctic Ocean; the recent North Pole to Greenland expedition brought out another set of pioneers – and AdventureStats.

Mick Parker found dead in Kathmandu He summited Makalu (his 5th 8,000er without 02) on May 21st; on June 4th Australian Mick Parker (36) was found dead in his hotel in Kathmandu. The results of the post-mortem indicate his death was a combination of exhaustion, lingering effects of HAPE and alcohol, Mick’s British climbing partner Roland Hunter told ExWeb.

Wade Johnson’s remains found on E Gongga A second body was found in avalanche debris on China’s E Gongga last week – it was identified as Wade Johnson, 24, of Boulder, CO.

Don Bowie, Bruce Normand, Guy McKinnon, William (Billy) Pierson and David Fält reached BC on June 4th. Bruce, Guy, Billy and Don are currently out on a five day-attempt to reach the col between Gasherbrum 3 and 4. Following GIII, the climbers also hope to give GIV a try. “The glacier is blanketed by fresh snows which have accumulated almost daily since we arrived a week ago,” Don reported end last week, worried about the hidden crevasses underfoot.

Serap Jangbu Sherpa’s 14×8000ers With 11, 8000+meter summits bagged and hoping to become the first Sherpa 14×8000er summiteer; Serap Jangbu Sherpa is headed for Broad Peak and GI. Should he succeed, he would have only Nanga Parbat to go – a goal he plans to attempt in 2010, he told ExWeb’s Karrar Haidri in Islamabad.

Joao’s plan Portuguese Joao Garcia hopes to turn Nanga Parbat – which he attempted already in 1996 – into his 13th 8000er. Teaming up with Pakistani Amin Ulla, his K2 mate two years ago, “we’re climbing buddies, no more,” Joao told ExWeb. “We are each carrying our own gear and Amin makes his own climbing decisions.” Sleeping in an altitude tent during his brief visit home in Portugal since Manaslu, Joao hopes for shorter exposure on Nanga Parbat. “I just need to climb to C2 (6,000m) once, and then I’ll be ready to attempt the top,” he said.

Castagna and Casarotto for BP+GI double header Italian climbers Cristina Castagna and Giampaolo Casarotto are headed for Broad Peak and GI.

Simone and Denis win the Eiger Award The prestigious Eiger award went this year to Winter Makalu summiteers Italian Simone Moro and Kazakh Denis Urubko.

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Ganesh Himal trekking – Ganesh Himal trek.

Ganesh Himal, not frequented by many tourists and it situated in central Nepal, northwest of Kathmandu the terraced hillsides seem to climb to the sky. Many interesting ethnic groups a mixed of lifestyle offer you a glimpse into real Nepali life and this gives visitors an opportunity to observe the rich Nepalese cultural tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with locals, hence giving the visitor a sense of satisfaction.

Ganesh Himal – Central Nepal.

Besides it’s the area also offer you, an excellent habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals; 526 species of plants (including 40 species of orchids), and 300 species of birds. Other interesting wild animals are the Himalayan Thar, Gaur, many kinds of Monkeys and musk Deer. There are some interesting panoramic viewpoints, which are called Singala pass, Pangsang Bhanjyang, Jaisal Kunda, Jyamrung. These places offer more than 40 mountains over 6000m (19′680ft.). We start our trek from Betrawati, after driving almost 4 and half hours from Kathmandu. Going through picturrsque village and unspoiled area of the country lead us to Singalala where mountain views are superb. From here we descend through beautiful village and finally get to Arughat where we catch our bus to Kathmandu.

Ganesh Himal Trekking Itinerary :

Day 01 Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner)
Day 02 Sightseeing around Kathmandu valley
Day 03 Drive to Betrawati & trek to Chapdanda (1220m)
Day 04 Trek to Bhalche (2020m)
Day 05 Trek to Gonga (2800m)
Day 06 Trek to Rupchet (3720m)
Day 07 Acclimatization day, and hiking around the valley.
Day 08 Trek to Phedi (3546m) via Singla pass (4750m)
Day 09 Trek to Pansang Bhanjyang (4000m)
Day 10 Rest and hike around the valley
Day 11 Trek to Tipling (2500m)
Day 12 Trek to Sertung (2050m)
Day 13 Trek to Sapchet (1500m)
Day 14 Trek to Darkha (1250m)
Day 15 Trek to Lapang (1000m)
Day 16 Trek to Khahare (900m)
Day 17 Trek to Arughat (700m)
Day 18 Drive to Kathmandu/Hotel
Day 19 Free day for shopping or relax
Day 20 Drive to airport for flying your own destination

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We travel by surface to Dolalghat your raft ‘put-in-point’ covering the distance of 57kms in about 3 hrs. Your excitement starts and ends only after you covered 210kms of wild stretches, calm flows through high rock strewn passages eventually emerging form the mountains to the flat plains of southern Nepal.

One of the 10th classic and best white water journeys on Sunkoshi (river of gold) is in Nepal offers a longest river trip and the most fascinating among the few rivers, which flow down from snow-capped mountains. Big rapes, warm water, beautiful scenery and great camping makes this is a classic multi-day river trip. There will be a great trip for intermediate and advanced kayakers. At its best in medium to high flows. This enchanting river expedition of 9 days will definitely be the highlight of you visit to Nepal, its memory shall last for ever and ever . Sunkoshi is an unpredictable river, it has its own moods, serene, calm and tranquil one moment, wile and turbulent the next, always changing, always challenging, the ultimate in the river adventure. So, Sun Koshi is famous in rafting circles, and with good reason.

With in a short span or 9 days, you come in close contact with Nepal’s natural beauty, people, culture, wildlife and its rivers, its simply magic, an experience you shall be glad you took. En route to the Chatara you come across many ethnic groups, each unique and colorful as relatively more Rais, Limbus and Newar are seen in this area. In this trip you have 250 different species of orchids to look for. River chats, dippers, flycatcher, wall creepers, bulbuls, fork tales are a few of the almost 400 species of birds available around the basin.

Sunkoshi WaterfallThere are few more tributary of Sun Koshi as Rosi Khola, Junga Khola, Tamakoshi (Copper River), Dudh Koshi (Milk River), Rasuwa Khola. Tribenighat from where the Arun and Tamur join the Sunkoshi to form the giant Saptakoshi, which flows through Mahabharat range onto the Gangetic plain.

There are numerous (abundant) rapids such as Meat Grinder, Punch, and High Anxiety etc. Scaled from 3-8 will eventually emerges into the low land of Terai at Chatara. After 45-minute drive from Chatara you arrive in Dharan, which use to be British Gurkha Army recruiting center in Nepal for decades. Now you have several options as you can Drive to Biratnagar and take a flight to Kathmandu or drive to Chitwan National Park or Koshi Tappu for an excellent safari trip or drive back to Kathmandu.

Trip itinerary.

A pre-departure meeting to answer any questions, arrange timings for the departure and meet the team over a glass of rum (or two) is held the night before.

Day 1: 3hrs drive to Dolalghat; rafting starting point and short rafting camp in Tarang Gaon

Day 2: Tarang Gaon to Dumja village rafting approx. 4 hours The gathered villagers shall cheer you as you drift away slowly gathering momentum, slowly leaving behind the Langtang ranges. Sunkoshi is considered as a Holy river by the Nepalese Hindus, the river flows into the Holy Ganges in India, soon we hit the very technical rapid called Khuei Bhai rapid, strewn with rooks and boulders, hence, considerable care is need. Camp for the night near the Mahadev temple, reputed to be the first Shiva temple in Nepal.

Day 3: Dumja village to Khunkot rafting approx. 6 hours WET AND WILD.immediately we are hitting the rapids passing enroute the fishing village of Kodaris’ and the Chamera Bhir were you see hundreds of bats screaming and clinging to the walls of the cliffs, some good fun filled rapids takes up to Khunkot where we camp for the night.

Day 4: Khurkot to Likhu Khola rafting approx. 5 hours Habitations dwindle, few poor Rai villages’ enroute, exciting rapids in the afternoon with good photo prospects

Day 5: Likhu Khola to Harkapur village rafting approx. 6 hours Today, we pass through deep gorges punctuated with exciting rapids unfolding pleasant floats in the afternoon troops of Langur and Rhesus monkeys can be seen romping the riverbanks.

Day 6: Harkapur village to Rai Ghat rafting approx. 6 hours Today is one of the most exciting and challenging days of the expedition encountering some very demanding rapids where you witness the skills of our guides, we pass through ‘Bridge rapids’ and ‘Krishna rapids’ stopping to carefully plan our strategy through the next rapids. Mr. Mangal Gurung was the first rafter to successfully take rafts in 1979 and he has the distinction of being the 1st Nepali to raft the Sunkoshi, it was a no mean success, hence, the rapid is named after him ‘MANGAL RAPID’. Floating past the confluence of the Dudh Koshi, we hit the last rapid for the day, ‘Roller Coaster’ a hair rising rapid.

Day 7: Rai Ghat to Bander Ghat rafting approx. 6 hours Hold tight, the ride is not over yet.as past the point of Sap Su Khola is a rapid with the greatest drop Huge ‘holes’, ‘eddies’ and churning ’stopper waves’ demands team work and hard paddle.

Day 8: Bander Ghat to Bonjur Ghat rafting aprox. 6 hours We take to the rapids again, busy all morning earnestly thanking for the lunch break, emerging from the Mardheku gorge the river spreads wide, less agitated after its confinement between steep cliffs and gorges.

Day 9: Bonjur Ghat to Barahchhatra rafting aprox. 6 hours Today the whole stretch is a mixture of fun filled rapids and calm undulating floats, you are somewhat relived, yet sad that the trip is coming to an end, all good things ultimately does.

Day 10: Short rafting reaches out points Chatara, after lunch takes night bus to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar to take a flight back to Kathmandu.
After a while we join the turbid waters of the Arun Koshi encountering our last rapids to the junction of the Tamur Koshi. The river changes its course from west -east to northeast through beautiful gorge floating to the white temple of Barahchhatra set upon the east bank. This is a Hindu temple dedicated to 12 different Hindu Gods and Goddesses; we stop to pay a visit. Suddenly we break through the Mahabharat and Rapcha ranges and spreading before us is a completely flat horizon, slowly we drift to Chatara. After Chatara we drive to Koshi Tappu or Chitwan National Park for an excellent Safari or drive back to Kathmandu or drive to Biratnagar for your fly back to Kathmandu.

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