Himalaya Remote Areas Trekking
| A numbers of the remote areas of Nepal have been opening since 1991 for trekking with the special permit. |
| Permits|Formalities A trek to a restricted area must be arranged as a fully equipped organized trek through a registered trekking agency using tents, Sherpa staff, cooks and porters. The trekking agency arranges the permit through a series of applications, guarantees and letters, a process that requires about two weeks and can be started only 21 days before the arrival of the group. You may not trek alone; there must be at least two trekkers in each group. For some areas there is a limit to the number of trekkers per season. There is no system of advance reservation, and no clear indication of what will happen if the quota is reached the day before you make an application. Each group is assigned an “environmental officer” who will accompany it during the trek. Despite the fancy name, what you will get is a Nepalese policeman who you must equip, insure and take on the trek. The liaison officer is supposed to handle all the formalities with police and government offices en route. |
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| Trekking in Nepal can be undertaken throughout the year. There are four distinct seasons in Nepal. Each season has its distinct attractions to offer. The seasons are classified as follows: Autumn (Sept. – Nov.) This season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views. Winter (Dec. – Feb.) This season is noted for occasional snowfall only at higher elevations. Hence it is ideal for trekking at lower elevation, generally below 3000 meters. Spring (Mar. – May) Different varieties of wild flowers, most notably the rhododendrons, make the hillside above 5000 meters a haunting paradise during this season. It is mildly warm at lower elevations, and at higher elevations over 4000 meters, the mountain views are excellent and temperature is quite moderate. Summer (June – Aug.) Summer months, which constitute the monsoon season, continue up to mid-September during which trekking is wet and warm. These times are good for the keen botanist as the higher valleys and meadows blossom with flowers and lush vegetation. It is not recommend to trek during summer months. |
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In March 1992, the forbidden kingdom of Mustang was opened to the outside world. Now for the first time in recent history, tourists are able to visit Lo Manthang, the seat of an ancient kingdom dating back to the 15th century. The kingdom of Lo is situated along the north central border of the main range of the Himalayas in....
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Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End : Kathmandu Destination : Rara Lake Trek Trip Duration : 18 Days Max. Altitude : 3500 meters Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May and Aug - Oct Grade : Easy and Moderate Type of Trek : Camping trek. -
Activities : Trekking Start/End : Pokhara Destination : Tiji Festival Trip Duration : 20 Days Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May & August - October Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek Culture : Tibetan culture -
Activities : Trekking Start/End : Jomsom/Pokhara Destination : Upper Mustang Trek Trip Duration : 19 Days Max. Altitude : 3700m Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May & August - October Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek -
Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End : Kathmandu Destination : Makalu Base CampTrek Trip Duration : 20 Days Max. Altitude : 5000 meters Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May and Aug - Nov Grade : Very Strenuous -
Activities : Trekking Start/End : Gorkha/Besisahar Destination : Rupinala Trekking Trip Duration : 28 Days Max. Altitude : 4643m Rupinala Pass Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May & Aug - Oct Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek -
Activities : Trekking Start/End : Nepaljung/Pokhara Destination : Upper Dolpo Trekking Trip Duration : 33 Days Max. Altitude : 5400m-Khang Pass Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May & August - October Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek -
Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End : Kathmandu Destination : Manaslu Circuit Trek Trip Duration : 23 Days Max. Altitude : 5235 meters Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb- May and Aug-Oct Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek -
Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End : Kathmandu Destination : Lower DolpoTrek Trip Duration : 18 Days Max. Altitude : 5115 meters Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May and Aug - Oct. Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek Culture : Dolpo people, Tthakali, Tibetan origin -
Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End : Kathmandu Destination : Kanchanjunga Base Trek Trip Duration : 28 Days Max. Altitude : 5400m Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May and Sep – Nov Grade : Moderate Type of Trek : Camping trek -
Activities : Hiking & Trekking. Start/End : Kathmandu Destination : Kanchanjunga Base Trek Trip Duration : 28 Days Max. Altitude : 5400m Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May and Sep – Nov Grade : Moderate Type of Trek : Camping trek -
Activities : Trekking Start/End : Arughat Destination : Tsum Valley Trekking Trip Duration : 21 Days Max. Altitude : 3700m Group Size : Min. 4 to Max.12 + Above Best Season : Feb - May & Aug - Oc Grade : Moderate to Strenuous Type of Trek : Camping trek Festival : Lhosar; Dhacyhang; Saka-Dawa; Faning