NEPAL

Nepal is land locked country between india and china, it is very small and poor country but very rich in natural beauty. .Nepal is country of mount Everest, birth place of lord Buddha, 60 ethnic group, 92 spoken language, 3000 temples,1200 monasteries and lamasteries, 10 world heritage site and many more.
Nepal is one of the most beautiful place in the world, with in the area of 147181 sq km a person can find diverse landscape, people, religion, wild life. world 8 of 14 tallest mountain lies in Nepal. really their is no place like Nepal, Nepal is heaven on earth.

 Nepal is a country lying between China on the North and India on the South. It is a landlocked country on the collision zone between two plates, so large mountain ranges are formed in the creasing including the Pahar Hill region and the Mountain region, both with large altitudes and populated valleys. Tourism is especially large in Mount Everest and a large amount of conflict has arisen there as we will study later. Mountaineers with ambitions to travel, view and climb the spectacular slopes come in their ten thousands. 39% of the GDP comes from agriculture; 76% of people use it as their principle employment. Services (which would include tourism) equal 42% and industry 21%. The lack of natural resources means that agriculture is the main primary industry, while tourism probably the main tertiary. Main exports are clothing, leather, jute goods and grain.

There are lots of places to visit in Nepal. That is why people often term Nepal as "a place where there are more temples than houses". Similarly because of Gods and Goddesses we term it as a place where the number of gods and goddess is more than the population of people.Inside the Kathmandu Valley, there is lots of sight seeing. For example, you can go to Kasthamandap which was build of one tree, Pashupatinath of the capital and several other temples, historical places and monuments.
However, one of the most amazing thing of the Kathmandu Valley is the excellent view of the valley from all the hilltops. Similarly when one goes outside of the valley, he or she can see countless natural beauties never explored. Tourists stare with amazements of the gift of God to the Himalayan Kingdom. Nepal is a must visit place.
          Nepal is well known for its natural beauty, mighty Himalayas, diverse culture and cheerful face of people. These qualities made Nepal a unique place giving high potentialities for the growth of tourism industry. Tourism is not new phenomena, however, making tourism a dynamic sector of economy and accepting it as a vehicle of poverty reduction is certainly relatively new and timely thinking. There are a number of ways that tourism can help the economy make better performance. Physically it contributes to accelerate national development through expansion of infrastructure; economically it contributes to generate employment that helps uplift the living conditions of local people. It generates revenue, contributes to the growth of GDP and helps earn foreign exchanges, which again are directly or indirectly linked to poverty alleviation in the country. 

       Natural, cultural and manmade heritages are important to flourish tourism sector but more than that visionary plan, coordinated program and adequate resources to implement the plan and programs play important role to really make the tourism sector a vehicle of poverty alleviation. As the role of the government has gone sea change during the last decade of twentieth century, private sector should come to the fore of economic growth. Government alone is not there to serve people; there are multiple actors, such as, local government, private sector, and community organizations.

       Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of bio-diversity due to its unique geographical position and altitude variation. The elevation of the country ranges from 60 meters above sea level to the highest point on earth, Mt. Everest at 8,848 meters, all within a distance of 150 kilometers resulting in climatic conditions from sub-tropical to arctic.

This wild variation fosters an incredible variety of ecosystems, the greatest mountain range on earth, thick tropical jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested hills and frozen valleys. Within this spectacular geography is also one of the richest cultural landscapes anywhere. The country is a potpourri of 101 ethnic groups and sub-groups who speak over 92 languages and dialects. Nepal offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attractions and adventure opportunities found nowhere else on earth. And you can join in the numerous annual festivals that are celebrated throughout the year in traditional style highlighting enduring customs and beliefs.

TREKKING IN NEPAL

Nepal is the home of eight highest peak in the world. Nepal is the Himalaya kingdom located at the altitudes between 4,877m - 8,848m. Nepal is the
most well known touristic distinction to spend a holiday trip. you can choose long and short types of trekking which you could like and which is suitable for you. while you are in trekking you could get more opportunity to be familiar with local people and to know Nepalese culture and nature.  In Nepal trekking is possible to do any time of year. Only depend on where you wish to for go but most popular trekking season is in spring(Feb-may) and autumn (sept- novem). In nepal during the period of monsoon you could go to northern part of nepal like mustang and dolpo. you can do trekking in lower part of nepal in winter because above 4,000m it is very cold.

 

MANASLU TREKKING

In Nepal, Manaslu trek is one of the famous and interested trekking routes with a great mountain view, scenic nature and also oppertunity to know and discover the genuie culture and ethnic. The manaslu trek begin from Arughat bazar /either Gorkha bazar and ends in beshishar. It is beautiful trek with amazing views of manaslu and others and going through hindu and tibetean styles villages. Manaslu is the eight highest peak of the world  and it is 8,163m above the sea level which is located in Gorkha district. It is forty miles east of Annapurna
TYPES OF TREKKING

Tea house and camping

PERMIT COST 

Especial permit $50.00 per week/per person there after $7.00 per person /day 

Dec/August $70 per week/per person then  after $10 per person /day

Manaslu conservation area permit rupees 2000

tims card( trekking information management system ) $10 

TREK START PLACE :- ARUGHAT (dhading side) or GORKAHA  

TREK END             :- Beshishar ( lamjung)

From Arughat ( Dhading side)

ITINERERY Of TREKKING

Day01:  Pickup and transfer to hotel

Day 02: Kathmandu valley Sightseeing
Day 03: Kathmandu drive bus to Arughat (600m)             

Day 04: Trek to Soti Khola (710m)
Day 05: Trek to Machha Khola (930m)
Day 06: Trek to Doban (1050m)
Day 07: Trek to Philim (1550m)

Day 08: Trek to Deng (1800m)
Day 09: Trek to Ghap (2100m)
Day 10: Trek to Lho Gaun (3180m)
Day 11: Trek to Sama Gaun / Sama Gompa (3530m)
Day 12: Rest and explore to Manaslu base camp
Day 13: Trek to Samdo (3860m)
Day 14: Trek to Dharamsala (4480m)
Day 15: Trek to Bimtang (3720m)
Day 16: Trek to Gho (2560m)
Day 17: Trek to Dharapani (1920m)
Day 18: Trek to Jagat (1300m)
Day 19: Trek to Besisahar (840m)
Day 20: Drive bus to Kathmandu overnight at hotel
Day 21: Drop to Airport for final departure.

TREKKING ITINERARY FROM GORKHA
1st day: pickup airport and transfer to hotel

2nd day: kathmandu - Baluwa in local bus approximately 7h/ 8h altitude 880 meters.

3rd day: Baluwa - Barpak altitude 1,900 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

4th day: Barpak - Lapark altitude 2,330 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

5th day: Lapark - Khurlabesi altitude 970 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

6th day: Khurlabesi - Jagat altitude 1370 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

7th day: Jagat - Eklebhatti - Philing - Ghap altitude 2,380 meters 5h/6 to market.

8th day: Ghap - Namrung - Lihi - Lho altitude 3020 meters 5h/ 6hours of market.

9th day: Lho - Shyala - Sama(Ro) altitude 3390 meters 4h/ 5h of market.

10TH DAY: Sama(Ro) - Samdo Village altitude 3,8600 meters 4h/ 5h of market.

11TH DAY: Samdo Village - day free for acclimatization.

12TH DAY: Samdu Village - Dharamsala/Larkya Phedi altitude 4,480 meters 4h/ 5h of market.

13TH DAY: Dharamsala - Larkya pass (5200 meters 8h/ 9h of market) Bimtang (3,720 meters).

14TH DAY: Bimtang - Tilije altitude 2300 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

15TH DAY: Tilije - Jagat altitude 1300 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

16th day: Jagat - Bhulbhule altitude 1000 meters 5h/ 6h of market.

17th day: Departure from Bhulbhule to Kathmandu by local bus approximately 6h/ 7h of road and return to the hotel of your choice.

Cost Includes: 

• Completely lodges trekking which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods.
• All entrance fees
• All necessary transportations
• Airport pick up/drop
• All government taxes and official charges.
•  nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters
• Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
• Personal equipment such as sleeping bags/ jackets (if you do not have we can arrange within US $1.00/day for two items).

Cost Non-Includes:

• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu 
• Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
• Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
• Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
• Personal equipments and personal expenses.

LAPRAK VILLAGE AND OTHERS POPULAR VILLAGES IN NEPAL

LAPRAK” village located at on the ” around Mt. Manaslu circuit” which is the most beautiful and exciting remote area of gorkha district. It is a thick houses 3,000 inhabited by Gurungs and few of kamis. All nine wards of laprak clustered together in this village and It is 125 km northwest of kathmandu and 65 km far from gorkha bazar.Laprak village is one of the large village at elevation 2,300 m of this region.There are more than 600 houses and the houses is made by whole stone and roof tops covered by wood. The village looks like Asan Bazaar in kathmandu. The climate pleasurable in spring and autumn and the winter is colder sometimes with snowfall but tour can be made anytime round the year. Laprak is a landslide  vulnerable zone and in 1999 A.D the rain triggered landslide. some houses swept away and 12 hector of agriculture land. Now there are many good hotels and homestay in laprak village.

           Laprak has a very rich cultural background of Gurung communtiy living in a surface area of 1,114 hectores. Inhabitant of 3.000 population who are following the shamanism and lamaism culture and strong traditon of their ancestors.Laprak is belived to be very old settlement historically in the sense that people still
practice bona religion. They seemed to have adapted Buddhism and Hinduism over the centuries and now there is small minority of Christianity. In Baishak purnima worship and got blessing from their ancestors.Laprakis celebrated many festival like buddha jayanti, Lhosar, Dashain ,Tihar, Chewar, Argun, Rodhi etc as the whole gurung castes are all  both Buddhism and Hinduism.
   People of laprakies do potato farming as it is their tradtional practices. Next they keep cows , buffaloes, goats and sheep  for livlihood and they use for wool some of these animals to make attractive products like 'BAKKHU'  which is very important in gurung community.This versatile garment is usually worn as a coat but can be used as a hooded raincoat and sleeping bag and protected from the bees during a honey hunting. they make bags from nettle fiber and scrafts, sweater from the wool of rabbits.They make different products form the bamboo. They produced many food items sain vegetables maize barely,potato,wheat,bean etc.

BARPAK VILLAGE

 Barpak is a village situated in the northern part of the Gorkha district of Nepal. It is located about 1900 m above the sea level and inhabited by gurungs, ghales, ,  and few others.
There are more than 1200 houses in the village. There is 24-hour electricity, internet facility,basic medical service, good hotels and the village can be reached by direct bus transportation from Kathmandu except in rainy season. Barpak is situated upon the hilltop about 1900 metres high from sea level at north of Gorkha approximately 45 km (28 mi) away from Gorkha. Barpak is known as village of late VC Capt. Gage Ghale who won the highest honour Victoria Cross Medal in second world war in Burma. He was also decorated with Nepal Tara by Late King of Nepal
       Barpak has its unique historic ,languages,and cultural.  Its breadth taking natural beauty has melted so many hearts and drawn so many people from around the world.

Barpak is one of the stopover village routes of trekking around Manaslu. Barpak has attracted countless tourists with its genuine hospitality of and unspoilt natural beauty.

There are so many possibilities of developing eco tourism in Barpak as it has so much to offer to the guests. Its rich culture, warm and friendly people breadth taking scenes of HIMALAYA watching Barpak, overlooking valleys of Darauti river and Treks to Dharkey Danda, Narad Pokhari or just a chill out tour around the village and many interesting festivals.
Most of Barpakies own a piece of land where they grow wheat, millet, soyabean, corn, barley and also rice which is planted only in the lower part of village called loong and Goje. Most family own a herds of sheep and animal and they cash in well at the time of Dashain and other festivals.
               
         Pushu danda is the major boundary or border of laprak village and Barpak village and   Pushu danda is the second highest point view of the lower manaslu region which is situated at 3,000m above the sea level. One will go across pashu danda a junction that also lead to Rupinal pass(4,643m)There are different kind of flowers are blooming along the hillside of pushu danda during spring. In englsih danda means top.It is the main view point where on could admire the beautiful view of sunrise at the morning and sun set at the evening time. we can see many panorama view of annapurnas  machapuchre, bouddha himal(6,672m), manaslu range, himalachuli(7,893) lamjung himal, shringi himal(7,187m) ganesh himal (7,430m),and langtang lirung etc.Many tourists are goes from this village way around the manaslu.
      Those people who have not enough time to go Himalaya of nepal and who have a certain time but more desire to do a lot of things in that certain times and who want to get closely into the real nepalese lifestyle and culture and tradition of gurung ethnic and others of the Himalayas in the certain period. who want to exploration in the villages and alpine vegetation with flora and fauna. If someone really want a new taste of nepalese culture and life style,  "LAPRAK  VILLAGE AND BARPANK VILLAGE  are the best destination for the tourists. one can feel peace and harmony when one will be there. It has attracted many foreigner as well as the domestic visitors. These unique gurung villages is also a popular stopover for the manaslu region.

GHALE GAUN

This is a pristine area newly opened for tourism. Apart from the stunning landscaped and views of the Annapurna regian.Ghalegaun offers a real opportunity to become a part of village life. Loading with local gurung families, this area is all so home to the famous honey hunters of Nepal. The Beautiful village of Ghalegaun and Ghan pokhara lie to the northwest of Khudi at the top of the nearby hills Khudi in Lamjung District is a major gateway to the Annapurna circuit trek Gualeguan and Ghanpokhara are the mainly Gurung settlements are situated at an altitude of 2016 meters and 2050 meters.
            The view from the villages stretches from Buddha Himal, Himalchuli and Manaslu to the north east Mt. Lamjung and Annapurna II to the north and Mt. Machhapucchre and Annapurna South to the North West. The approach to Ghalegaun-Ghanpokhara is a wonderful experience; the mists of the early mornings, the beautiful Khudi and Midim rivers; beautiful rhododendrons; chirping sound of the birds simply takes one to the faraway place and completely with the nature. The trekking route passes through the dense forests, villages and awesome waterfalls.

SIRUBARU VILLAGE 

Sirubari is without doubt one of the most attractive villages in Nepal. The village is neat and clean, very colorful and warm, while the people are friendly, well educated and are enthusiastic about tourism. Sirubari is a compact farming community village. The unique attraction of Sirubari is the fact that it is the model for a growing new trend in tourism in Nepal - a trend that takes the visitor "within". Experiences stemming from observations from "without" have always attracted visitors to Nepal.

Sirubari, a village in Syangja district southwest of Pokhara, is a short drive from Pokhara followed by a comfortable walk. The village is on a south-facing slope at 1,700 m above sea level. The climate is ideal at all times of the year with no snow ever falling in the village itself. However, the ideal time to visit is between September and June. The houses are mostly built from local materials and are well constructed and comfortable. The overwhelming impression of the village is one of order and cleanliness but with a warm and welcoming feel to it. Foot trails through the village are all stone paved. Being on the southern slopes of the ridge the village enjoys long sunny days and is ideal for agriculture.

  

       

DHARCHE LOWER MANASLU TREKKING

Gorkha is the first capital of city of nepal where the unification of modern was started by king prithvi narayan shah. Gorkha is blessed by full of nature ,hestoric, religious ecological and cultural. Manaslu 8,163 is the eight highest peak in the world which is situated in this region.

    Dharche danda is one of the major and highest panorama view point of the lower manaslu trekking trail. we can see more than 20 himalayas peaks and a wonderful view of sunrise and sunset where one could admire and that can be viewed from the top of dharche are annapurna(,II,III, )  annapurana south gangapurna , machhapuchre, langtang, ganesh,shringi, manaslu, himalchuli, Bouddha himal, etc. one should have prayer for the good wishes and avoid natural calmities to the hill deity of dharche. we offer food and wine to the deity. it is believed that if someone offer prayer to the hill deity, they will be blessed with clear visibility and will ward off misfortune while on journey.
            A very beautiful Gurung village Laprak is situated in the north 60km from  a historic town Gorkha. The route is not so frequented so one who prefer to do the trek in isolated area is the best trek and to discover this gurung village of Laprak (2200m). Overall there are about 500 houses and the habitants of 3000 who are following the Bouddhist culture and strong traditions of their ancestors. There are major three routes to reach to this gurung village of Laprak either by crossing Daraundi valley or crossing budhi gandaki river and along side of the Dharche hill.
            Those people who have not enough time to go Himalaya of nepal and who have a certain time but more desire to do a lot of things in that certain times and who want to get closely into the real nepalese lifestyle and culture and tradition of gurung ethnic and others of the Himalayas in the certain period. who want to exploration in the villages and alpine vegetation with flora and fauna. If someone really want a new taste of nepalese culture and life style, the laprak and Barpak village are  the best destination for the tourists. one can feel peace and harmony when one will be there. It has attracted many foreigner as well as the domestic visitors. This unique gurung village is also a popular stopover for the manaslu region.

OUTLINE ITINERAY
 Day 01: Arrival day in Kathmandu
Day 02: sightseeing in Kathmandu Valley
Day 03: Kathmandu to Gorkha
Day 04: Gorkha to Arkul
Day 05: Arkul to Baluwa
Day 06: Baluwa to Barpak
Day 07: Barpak to Laprak
Day 08: Explore day in Laprak
Day 09: Laprak to Sambai
Day 10: Sambai- Tutneri
Day 11: Tutneri to Ghayampésal
Day 12: Ghyampesal to Gorkha and Kathmandu
Day 13: Leisure at Kathmandu
Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu

Cost Includes: 

• Completely lodges trekking which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods.
• All entrance fees
• All necessary transportations
• Airport pick up/drops
• All government taxes and official charges.
•  nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
• Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters
• Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs
• Personal equipment such as sleeping bags/ jackets (if you do not have we can arrange within US $1.00/day for two items).

Cost Non-Includes:

• Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
• Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost
• Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol
• Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure.
• Personal equipments and personal expenses.

  

ROUND ANNAPURANA TREK

One of the most popular adventure circuits among many in the world called Annapurna circuit trek has it’s another name i.e., Round Annapurna trek. IN SANSKRIT WORD ANNAPURNA WHICH IS LITERRALLY  MEANS " GODDESS OF THE HARVESTS ". 

Annapurna Circuit trek is probably one of world's most beautiful treks. It will take you through a wonderful variety of landscape and culture, from the subtropical lower Marsyangdi valley where Gurung and Thakali settlements dominate to the northern arid Buddhist areas. Along the Marsyangdi river, on easy trails and suspension bridges, through rice terraces and forests, you will slowly gain altitude and acclimatize well. After leaving Pisang one can get stunning extremely up-close views of snowy and glaciated high peaks including Annapurnas II, III and IV. This remote area lies in a rain shadow formed by the Annapurnas and the landscape supports little in the way of forest apart from pine, juniper and scrub rhododendron. Huge glacial moraines abound, etched deeply by wind erosion into fantastic pillars. The Thorong La Pass (5415 m) is one of the highlights of this trek. Moreover the religious sanctity of Muktinath and the mules and peculiar customs of Jomsom will leave you spell bound.

Facts of the Trek
Grade:	Moderate-Strenuous
Best season:	February, March, April, May, September, October, November
Per day walking:	5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek:	Teahouse
Duration:	24 days
Maximum Elevation:	5416m

Trekking Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu
Day 02: Kathmandu City Tour
Day 03: Kathmandu to Besi Sahar
Day 04: Besi Sahar to Baundanda (1300m)
Day 05: Baundanda to Chamje (1410m)
Day 06: Chamje to Bagarchap (2160m)
Day 07: Bagarchap to Chame (2630m)
Day 08: Chame to Pisang (3190m)
Day 09: Pisang to Manang (3540m)
Day 10: Acclimatization day in Manang
Day 11: Manang to Letdar (4250m)
Day 12: Letdar to Thorung Phedi (4420m)
Day 13: Thorung Phedi to Muktinath (3800m)
Day 14: Muktinath to Jomsom (2710m)
Day 15: Jomsom to Larjung (2560m)
Day 16: Larjung to Ghasa (2010m)
Day 17: Ghasa to Tatopani (1190m)
Day 18: Tatopani to Ghorapani (2870m)
Day 19: Ghorapani to Tadapani (2710m)
Day 20: Tadapani to Ghandruk (190m)
Day 21: Ghandruk to Nayapul (1070m)
Day 22: Nayapul to Pokhara
Day 23: Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 24: Today free to discover the charm of this quaint city. Optional tours can be arranged.
Day 25: Transfer to Airport for your onward destination.

Cost Includes:  Completely lodges trekking which includes Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and room during the whole trekking periods. All entrance fees All necessary transportations Airport pick up/drops All government taxes and official charges.  nights hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast 1 night hotel in Pokhara with breakfast pokhara - kathamandu ( tourist bus) Guide, Assistant Guide and Porters Accidental and medical Insurance of Nepalese staffs Personal equipment such as sleeping bags/ jackets (if you do not have we can arrange within US $1.00/day for two items). Cost Non-Includes: Lunch & Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara Rescue/ emergence and insurance cost Beverage and hard drinks and alcohol Nepal entry visa fee and airport tax during the departure. Personal equipments and personal expenses.