Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Trip Fact:
Trek Code: BATE NEP 18
Trek Name: Kanchenjunga Base Camp
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5002m/16400ft
Accommodation: Hotel/e/Camp
Meal: All meal on trek & Bed & breakfast in cities
Transport: Flight or Private vehicle
Trek Days: 18
Total Days: 22

Trip Summary:

Mount Kanchenjunga, one of the world's most spectacular mountains, is renowned as the queen of mountains. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak on the planet, can boast of varied ecological zones, from the subtropical land to glacial wilderness. Mighty Kanchenjunga glacier is the most famous attraction of Kanchenjunga. Great valleys, encircled by high peaks, are another feature of Kanchenjunga. Mt. Kanchenjunga is a massif with its highest peak reaching 8,586metres. It is encircled with dozens of peaks, each of them competing with their queen. It is one of the most remote and beautiful areas in Nepal which, unused to foreign visitors, still lies shrouded in mystery. The feature of the walk is pleasant villages then in the high regions, glorious mountains and abundant wild life. It is located in the extreme northeast corner of Nepal bordering Sikkim (an Indian state) to the east and China to the North. This includes musk deer, blue sheep and for the believer, the Yeti! This trek begins at Tumlingtar or Taplejung accessible by air, or Ilam or Basantpur accessible by road. Soaring peaks, the Yalung Glacier and a wide variety of natural vegetation and agriculture areas can be seen in this region and magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Kanchenjunga massif will make the trip memorable.

Trek begins with warm traditional welcome and quick safety briefing followed by comprehensive trip briefing next day, introduction to your guide and entertain last minutes questions.

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Makalu Base Camp

Trip Fact:
Trek Code: BATE NEP 17
Trek Name: Makalu Base Camp
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5000m/16404ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Camp
Meal: All meal on trek & Bed & breakfast in cities
Transport: Flight or Private vehicle
Trek Days: 20
Total Days: 24

Trip Summary:

High in the heart of the eastern Himalaya, seven valleys radiate from mount Makalu, the world's Fifth highest peak. These valleys, particularly the Barun valley, treasure some of the last remaining pristine forests and alpine meadows of Nepal. Makalu Trek with Sherpeni Col trek start from the bottom of the Arun valley, at just 435 m above sea level, the Himalaya rise to the snow-capped tip of Makalu- 8463m- within a 40 km distance. Within this wide range of altitudes and climates, the Makalu-Barun area contains some of the richest and most diverse pockets of plants and animals in Nepal, elsewhere lost to spreading human habitation. Nestled in the lower reaches of these valleys are communities of Rai, Sherpa, and Shingsawa (Bhotia) farmers. Though economically poor and isolated, they retain a rich cultural heritage. They hold the key to the preservation of the unique biological and cultural treasures of the Makalu Barun area. For the naturalist, there are spectacular displays of wildflowers and exotic plants. More than 3.000 species of flowering plants, with hundreds of orchid varieties, 48. Primroses and 25 of Nepal's 30 rhododendrons splash the hillsides with color. The forests shelter abundant wildlife, including the endangered red panda and musk deer as well as the ghoral, Himalayan tahr and leopard. Ornithologists have identified 400 bird species, at least 16 of which are extremely rare. The trek starts from Tumlingtar after a short fly from Kathmandu. After the Makalu Base Camp we cross the 3 difficult passes which are Sherpani Col (6110m), West Col (6135m) and Amphu Laptsha Pass (5845m). Itinerary can be customized according to your duration of holiday.

Trek begins with warm traditional welcome and quick safety briefing followed by comprehensive trip briefing next day, introduction to your guide and entertain last minutes questions.

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Manaslu Circuit

Trip Fact:
Trek Code: BATE NEP 20
Trek Name: Manasalu Circuit
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5213m/17103ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Camp
Meal: All meal on trek & Bed & breakfast in cities
Transport: Flight or Private vehicle
Trek Days: 19
Total Days: 23

Trip Summary:

Restricted to trekking groups only, this trek passes through spectacular mountain scenery and is culturally diverse. We begin in the lower Buri Gandaki valley, an area inhabited by Gurung farmers, and follow a precipitous trail that dips up and down crossing and recrossing the Buri Gandaki River. As we gain altitude and cross the main Himalayan range we enter a region of strong Tibetan influence where rice terraces give way to fields of barley and buckwheat. The summits of Manaslu and Himalchuli are never far away. Mani walls mark the start of the climb to the Larkya La, a spectacular pass marked by prayer flags that offers outstanding views of the surrounding peaks. Our descent is via the Marshyangdi Valley where we join the Annapurna Circuit trail to Besisahar. 

Trek begins with warm traditional welcome and quick safety briefing followed by comprehensive trip briefing next day, introduction to your guide and entertain last minutes questions.

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Rara Lake

Trip Facts:
Trek Code: BATE NEP 21
Trek Name: Rara Lake
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 3820m/12533ft
Transportation: Flight & Private Vehicle
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Camp
Meal: Breakfast in Hotel & All Meal in Trek
Trek Days: 12
Total Days: 16

Trip Summary:
This trek through the remote wilderness of western Nepal offers a superb experience of nature and a visit to Rara Lake, Nepal's Largest Lake at 3062 meters. Beginning the trek from the mountain airstrip of Jumla after flying from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj, the trail passes through green countryside which provides unusual glimpses of a culture and scenery quite different from that found elsewhere in Nepal and which eventually culminates to the Rara Lake National Park. This beautiful high altitude lake is surrounded by alpine meadows and forests of pine, juniper and spruce, whilst in the background you can view the magnificent snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The entire route is 'off the beaten track' which involves the crossing of Ghurchi Lagna pass at 3450m on the way to Rara Lake and a few ridges at around 3000 meters when hiking on the way back. Any physically fit person can do this moderate trek anytime in March to May and October to early December. 

Trek begins with warm traditional welcome and quick safety briefing followed by comprehensive trip briefing next day, introduction to your guide and entertain last minutes questions.

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Round Dhaulagiri Trek

Trip Fact:
Trek Code: BATE NEP 19
Trek Name: Round Dhaulagiri Trek
Grade: Strenuous
Max Elevation: 5360m/17580ft
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge/Camp
Meal: All meal on trek & Bed & breakfast in cities
Transport: Flight or Private vehicle
Trek Days: 20
Total Days: 26

Trip Summary:

Dhaulagiri trek is one of most difficult, adventurous and interesting treks. This trek is the wildest, most remote and breathtaking. It requires a good trekking experience and a good physical condition. In low altitude there are villages and valleys. The route passes through dense forest of rhododendron, oak, deciduous trees and juniper. The trail crosses Myagdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base Camp, French pass to hidden snowy valley then after Thapa or Dhampus pass towards Jomsom and Muktinath. Dhaulagiri I (White Mountain) is the 7th highest mountain in the world (8,167m/26,869ft) and is separated from the Annapurna region by the Kali Gandaki River Gorge, which is also the deepest in the world. This trek offers views of fifteen peaks above 7,000 meters with some of the best views of the Dhaulagiri range from Magdi Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base camp (4750m), the French Pass (5360m, and the highest point of the trek), Tukuche Peak and Putali Himal. After crossing the French pass you will come upon a hidden snow valley, giving you a heavenly experience of the winter white world. This trek is relatively strenuous and requires high altitude trekking experience. You will need to wear gaiters and carry an ice-axe with you for at least three days of this trek. 

Trek begins with warm traditional welcome and quick safety briefing followed by comprehensive trip briefing next day, introduction to your guide and entertain last minutes questions.

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