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ACROSS THE HIMALAYAS TREKS TEAM

Ang Tshering Sherpa

Manager & Trekking Guide
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Dinesh Limbu
Executive Manager
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Kaji Sherpa
Trekking Sardar
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Banchha Ram Tamang

Trekking Guide
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Ang Phurba Sherpa

Trekking Guide & Sirdar
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Ongchhu Sherpa
Trekking Guide
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Pasang Lama
Trekking Guide & Tour Leader
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Jeevan Tamang
Trekking Sardar
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Wongchhok Sherpa
Assistant Trekking Guide
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Tika Tamang
Assistant Trekking Guide
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Dendi Sherpa
Trekking Guide & Chef
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Pasang Sherpa
Trekking Guide & Chef
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Pasang Sherpa
Trekking Head Cook
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Galje Sherpa
Trekking Head Cook
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Chhiring Tamang
Trekking Head Cook
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Moti Ram Magar

Trekking Cook
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All of our team members are honest and sincere.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Time
Nepals standard time is 5 hours and 45 minutes ahead of GMT

Photography

Climate

Except in some places, ph photography hotography is generally allowed every where.

The climate of Nepal varies from area to area depending on the altitude of the place. Visiting to Nepal is suitable all the year round. But activities like jungle safari, rafting and trekking are best from mid September till May.

Entry requirement

Clothing

Warm clothing are required from November till February and tropical wear from March till October

Visa for Nepal can be obtained from Nepalese embassies and mission / consulate; it is also available on arrival at any entry point upon presenting of a valid passport, visa fee and 2 copies of passport size photos. Tourist visa is extendible up-to 120 days from the first entry. For more information logon to www.immi.gov.np

Water

Custom

In major cities mineral water as well as boiled and filtered water is available in most of the hotels and restaurants. Elsewhere, it is advisable to use water sterilization tablets or other water purifier.

Language

All baggage must be identified and have to pass through customs inspection at the part of entry and exit point. Personal effects and camera, films, one bottle of liquor, 200 cigarettes, one tent and camping equipment per person is allowed in free of custom duty.

Nepali is official language of Nepal. However, English is understood and spoken by majority of people in Kathmandu valley and other major cities.

Religion

Nepal has various religions with majority of Hindus, Buddhism, Islam and Christian people. All religions even in minority have coexisted amicably in Nepal for ages.

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Credit Cards

Most of the international credit cards are widely accepted by hotel and leading agents.

History

Electricity

Nepal - a country with a long historical tradition is an amalgamation of a number of medieval principalities. Before the campaign of national integration launched

220 volts AC-50 cycles throughout the country

Official weekly holidays

Saturday is the official weekly holiday when most of the shops are closed. Museums remain closed on Tuesday and other Govt. holidays.

Travel insurance

It is advisable to acquire insurance policy to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, cancellation and in the unlikely event that you need emergency evacuation by plane or helicopter due to illness or accident. Prior to the start of the trip we request you sign the risk and release form provided by us.

Currency

Nepalese rupees are available in paper notes in denomination of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 500, and 1000. When exchanging money at the banks or the hotel counter always ensure that you are given an exchange receipt as this is essential for converting your rupees to hard currency on your departure. A maximum of 15% can be converted to hard currency on your departure.

by King Prithivi Narayan Shah the Kathmandu valley was ruled by the Malla kings, whose contributions to art and culture are indeed great and unique. In 1768 A.D. the Shah dynasty ascended the throne of the unified kingdom. King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev, was 12th king in the Shah dynasty and the King Gyanendra Bir Bikram Sahadev was the last king of the nation. Now ruling system of Nepal has changed and has become a republican country.

Why Across The Himalayas Treks?

Liability

Wondering why we stand out from the crowd & why you should choose us? It is because we have many

Across The Himalayas Treks Pvt. Ltd. put every effort to make your journey smooth and pleasant as much as possible. However, we act as intermediary between the concerned carriers, transportation companies, hotels and local tourist offices providing the services. Across The Himalayas Treks Pvt. Ltd. is therefore not responsible for any loss, injury or damage sustained by the tourists including those occurring outside the touring programs. Additional expenses incurred due to delay, accident, natural disaster, political action and unrest must be borne by the tourists. Programs, prices, costs, services and conditions are based on those valid at the of printing and are therefore subject to change with or without advance notice in the event of circumstances beyond our control. We also reserve the right to change the itinerary with or without notice in the best interest of all concerned. 2

years of experience in this field with excellent track record and offer excellent liaisons work with quality service and personal care of every client in the countries that we specialize in. We have young, energetic and experienced staffs who always embark knowledge of culture, have unblemished history of safety, offer ecofriendly trips and very high ratio of satisfied clients.

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NEPAL INFORMATION
Nepal, the land of lord Pashupatinath and the birthplace of lord Buddha, is a sovereign slopes of the mid Himalayas. It boarders with India in the East, South and West and with the Tibetan autonomous region of China in the North. Nepal is endowed with a wide variety of flora and fauna, meandering rivers, lakes, glaciers, mountains and lush green valley. Excitingly enough Nepal offers some thing very fascinating for everybody such as a tourist, trekker, river runner, wildlife enthusiast, poet, artist, writer, scholar, and researcher and so on. with a golden gate as its entrance. The five storied pagoda style temple found is famous all over the world for its magnificent architecture.

Patan also known as Lalitpur means the city of arts. It is located across the Bagmati River only 5 km south of Kathmandu city center. This city established in 3rd century A.D. by King Veera Dev as a distinction of being the home of the finest crafts and is considered

Patan

Highlights of Kathmandu Valley

The beautiful Kathmandu Valley, surrounded by green hills and towering mountains, among the majestic Himalayas in the north-east is the heart of Nepal. The valley is the home of three cities, Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur- the 3 queen cities. Kathmandu, capital of Nepal as well as the principal city of Nepal was once called Kantipur, the present name is derived from Kasthmandap an imposing pagoda found in the famed Durbar Square. The city boasts of numerous temples and places of interest. Swoyambhunath stupa is the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world.

Bhaktapur

City of Devotees or Bhadgaon, is another repository of Nepali culture. It has numerous temples, palaces, statues and other relics which signify its glorious past. The citys well maintained picture gallery has on display one of the finest collections of ancient Tantric Hindu and Buddhist paintings, of particular interest is the palace of 55 windows, built in the 17th century

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the oldest of all three cities of Kathmandu valley. Most of the monuments in this square date back to the medieval Malla period from 16th to 18th century and the monuments in the area are mostly credited to King Siddhi Nar Singh Malla, Shri Niwas Malla and Yog Narendra Malla.

Swoyambhunath

Swoyambhu literally means Self-Existent One in Sanskrit. Swoyambhunath Stupa is believed to have been established more than 2,5OO years ago. was renovated by Licchavi rulers in the eighth century. The Mandala design of Bouddhanath is said to be a copy of the one in Gyangtse in Tibet. The stupa is located in the area of ancient trade route to Tibet where Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers over many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many decided to live around Bouddhanath. Hence, a complete township has developed around Bouddhanath.

Changu Narayan

Changu Narayan is the temple of Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, in the village of Changu in Bhaktapur. The origin of Changu Narayan goes back to the fourth century. A fifth century stone inscription in the temple proclaims it as one of the oldest shrines of the Kathmandu Valley. The temple is believed to be sixteen hundred years old. It is embellished by the best examples of stone, wood, and metal craft.

Pashupatinath

An inscription dated 460 A.D. states that the construction was executed by King Manadeva. By the thirteenth century Swoyambhunath had developed into an important Buddhist pilgrimage. Large numbers of Buddhists and Hindus alike visit Swoyambhunath. It is perhaps the best place to observe the religious harmony in Nepal. The stupa is atop a hill, and requires a daunting walk. There is also a road that leads almost to the base of the stupa.

Pashupatinath is one of the four most important religious pilgrimages in Asia for Lord Shiva devotees. Pashupatinath, dedicated to Shiva, the Destroyer, is the most revered Hindu pilgrimage in Nepal. Although the Pashupatinath Temple was only built in the fifth

Bouddhanath

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century and later renovated by Malla kings, the holy site is said to have existed from the beginning of the millennium.

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of the Phewa, Begnas and Rupa Lakes as well as many as smaller ones. Therefore Pokhara is known as the City of Lakes. A famous trekking areas easily accessible by road and daily half an hour flights from Kathmandu makes Pokhara a destination in itself.

Nagarkot located 32 kilometers east of Kathmandu, is one of the most scenic spot in Bhaktapur district renowned for spectacular sunrise view. Visitors often travel to Nagarkot from Kathmandu to spend the night so that they can witness the breathtaking sunrise. With an elevation of 2,195 meters, Nagarkot has become famous as one of the best hill station to view Mount Everest as well as other snow-capped peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It also offers an excellent view of the Indrawati river valley to the east.

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Dhulikhel

Dhulikhel is a scenic and ancient town situated 30 kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Highway (Kathmandu Kodari Highway). From here one can have a panoramic view of the Himalayan range. From the main town, a short visit to Namobuddha, a Buddhist shrine, is highly recommended. Panauti, an ancient settlement on the bank of the Indravati River, noted for its numerous temples with magnificent woodcarvings, is at short distance from Dhulikhel.

Pokhara

Second tourist destination after Kathmandu Valley and most picturesque place in Nepal, Pokhara lies 200 kms, 6 hrs drive towards west of Kathmandu. It is a virtual paradise surrounded by the snow peak of Dhaulagiri, Annapurnas, Lamjung Himal and the famous unscaled centerpiece.Mount Machhapuchare

Chitwan National Park established in 1973 was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1984. The park that includes in its area ( It a part of the Shivalik hills is covered with deciduous forest overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers and offering a wilderness of rich ecosystem that includes mammals, birds, reptiles and water animals of several kinds. There are around 600 plant species, 50 mammals, 526 birds and 49 amphibians reptiles found in this park. The highlights, of course, are the 500Asian one- horned rhinoceros and some 100 nocturnal Royal Bengal tigers that live in the dense forest of the park. Sharing home in these are other animal like rhesus monkey, grey Langur, deer, leopards, white stockinged gaur, wild boar, wild dogs and wild cats. Among reptiles are different kinds of snakes including the python, while the river areas breed amphibians like the endangered snouted Gharial popularly known as Gangetic Crocodile and marsh crocodiles. The forest is alive during summer with the arrival of migrant birds paradise flycatcher, Indian pitta and parakeets, while winter birds include waterfowl, Brahminy ducks, pintails, bar-headed geese, cormorants and migratory birds from Siberia. Other bird varieties are woodpeckers, hornbills, peacocks, peahens, floricans and redheaded trogons. A rare attraction of the park is the worlds fresh water dolphin variety sometimes seen in River Narayani. Another factor adding a distinct touch to the Chitwan experience is the colorful Tharu culture. These are also sites of religious and historical importance at Devghat, Pandavnagar, Balmiki Ashram and Kabilaspur,,

Lumbini

(Mt. Fish Tail). these mountains are visible from any part of Pokhara on a clear day. The beauty of this verdant valley is enhanced by the crystal clear waters

Birthplace of Lord Buddha, is among one of the places of interest and significance in Nepal. It is situated in the western Terai region of Nepal. The place where Lord Buddha was born is marked by the remains of an Ashoka Pillar, an old monastery and the stone image of Maya Devi along with a few other archaeological objects of that era. One of the important place for the Buddhist. 275 km, 8 hrs drive towards south-west.

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NEPAL TREKKING INFORMATION

The best way to experience Nepals unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches is to walk through them. One can walk along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. Either way you are in for an experience for a lifetime. Along with forests of rhododendron, isolated hamlets, and small mountain villages, birds, animals, temples, monasteries and breathtaking landscapes, you will also encounter friendly people of different cultures offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life. Trekking is possible any time of the year depending on where you are going. The popular seasons are spring and autumn. During winter, trekking is possible at lower altitudes. During the monsoon season, you can trek in the rain shadow areas north of the Himalayan like Mustang, Upper Manang and Dolpo. These places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon. The best part about trekking in this season is that the routes are less crowded and if you happen to be a keen botanist, you will revel in lush vegetation as meadows blossom in full swing. To ensure quality service and safety, it is advisable to make the trekking programs through a government recognized trekking agency. TEA HOUSE TREK A trek hiring guide and porters, accommodations and meals (BLD) in local lodges as well as restaurants and guesthouses is categorized as teahouse trek. To do such kind of treks seem impossible to all regions throughout the country except Annapurna, Langtang & Everest region. CAMPING TREK The trek in which, we do not use hotels, lodges and guest houses for accommodation and restaurants for food, is called camping trek. This kind of trek we use tent for accommodation and food also prepared by our own kitchen staffs at our tent camp during trekking.

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Mt. Everest, Sagarmatha or Chomolungma is unquestionably the tallest peak in the world, a legendary pride of the Nepalese people. It is not only being a prominent peak among thousands of other mountain peaks but also the most alluring mountain to both either for expeditioners or trekkers. An infinite number of influxes of tourists in Nepal since the first conquered of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa in 1953 prove the extent of popularity of this region. Across The Himalayas Treks Pvt. Ltd. invites once to all prospective clients throughout the world to attempt this remarkable feat.

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Treks encircles the popular Annapurna range and Pass through with a great extent of environment and foliage on the tropical diversity of the Tibetan Plateau. An out of this world of Mt. Annapurna Range and Mt. Dhaulagiri Range are incredible. The highest ridge to this route Thorung-La Pass 5416m. is a challenge to the trekkers. Those trekkers having a preference in doing this trek require a sound health having physical strength with immense of stamina. This is more definitely an opportunity to study on some of the ethnic groups who have been dwelling in these surrounding areas. Pokhara Ghorepani Trek Annapurna Round Trek Annapurna Base Camp Trek Royal Treks Sikles Trek Jomsom Muktinath Pilgrimage Trek Round Dhaulagiri Tsum Valley Treks

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Long isolated from the outside world, Mustang is one of the few places in the world that was, until recently, inaccessible to tourists. This isolation has helped the people of Mustang to maintain a way of life almost unchanged for centuries. Hidden behind the Himalayasn giants of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, it is considered to be a restricted area where a special trekking permit is required through a registered trekking agency. Mustang was the self-ruled independent kingdom of the Lo-people until the end of the18th century. However, it is also an integral part of Tibetan civilization especially for the Buddhist sect of Shakyapa. This is one of the prominent pre-historic areas housing the only fossils of sea-creatures from millions of years ago when the Himalayas was under the sea of Tethis. These fossils are found in the bank of the Kaligandaki River. Other archaeological remains found here are preserved in the eco-museum of Jomsom and other museums of the country. Historic caves are found in almost all the villages here. Some of these caves still house artifacts that are believed to be from the prehistoric humans of the Stone Age. Medieval Buddhist monasteries here preserve the amazing art, architecture and religious monuments of Tibetan art and religious history. Many old monasteries were destroyed in Tibet during the cultural revolution Mustang Treks

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of China in the 1950s but Mustang escaped this destruction. Some of the monasteries are built beneath the caves, which demonstrate the incredible art works of Buddhist monks of that time. Deserted dry hills and valleys make this area still removed from modern civilization. The culturally rich and religiously dedicated people of Mustang welcome visitors with their ever-friendly smiles. The Mustang trek can be completed in 14 to 21 days by flying in to Jomsom but some people enjoy going up from Pokhara through the gorge between Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. This lower section is a part of the Annapurna circuit or the Muktinath trek. Permit fee for Upper Mustang is US $ 500 for the first 10 days and US $ 50 per day there after. Trekkers require trekking permit to visit Nepals interior regions not connected by major roads except the Annapurna, Everest and Langtang regions. Those tourists who intend to go trekking more than one regions trekking permits are necessary for each region.Two photographs are required with the application.

KANCHANJUNGA REIGION

Kanchanjunga 8,586m. the third highest mountain peak in the world situated in the eastern border of Nepal with Indian state of Sikkim. It was a restricted area for the trekkers and mountaineers until 1988. Since the declaration of opening of the Government of Nepal in 1988 it has subsequently been popular area for mountaineers as well as trekkers. Trekking to the far eastern part of Nepal Kanchanjunga South Trek Kanchanjunga North Trek

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MANASLU

This trek falls in Gorkha district was officially opened for foreigner in 1991, but mountaineering expeditions have long had access to the area. In 1950 a party led by H W Tilman trekked from Thonje to Bimtang and Colonel Jimmy Roberts crossed the Larkya La looking for an interesting mountain to climb. Manaslu (8156 meters) was attempted by Japanese expeditions every year from 1952 until 1956, when the first ascent was made. Having become known as a Japanese mountain, much of the information about the area was available only in Japanese. The Japanese continued to dominate the climbing scene on Manaslu until 1971.

LANGTANG REGION

Langtang National Park , located the Central Himalaya of Nepal is 32 km north of Kathmandu. The Langtang trek brings you to the Langtang Valley surrounded by Himalayan Peaks. Langtang Lirung7240m and Ganesh Himal are the highest in the region. Trek to the sacred Lake of Gosainkunda, climb the Gosainkunda pass into the Valley of Helambu. This circuit finishs in the Kathmandu valley, a short distance from Kathmandu. This trek is considered as a non-technical trek and suitable for average people which offers you a incredible traditional culture as well as flora and fauna of Himalayan region.

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MAKALU REIGION

The Makalu Base Camp is culturally and environmentally diverse region among the other trekking regions in Nepal which include Mt. Makalu the worlds fifth highest mountain peak. It is also known as off beaten area by the trekkers because of the geographical remoteness as well as adverse climatic condition, which normally caused hazardous mountain sickness. Makalu Base Camp Trek

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We have two access points for this trek by air Kathmandu-Tumlingtar and another alternative is by overland Kathmandu-Hile via Dharan. Still we have Kathmandu-Biratanagar by air and drive to Hile via Dharan.

DOLPO REIGION

Dolpo a conservation area of Shey Phoksundo National Park lies in far western region of Nepal into a boundary of Mt. Dhaulagiri range in the east and south Churen Himal range and Dunai and in the west Jumla district. This area is absolutely isolated land of the country was not opened for trekkers before 1989. It has been opened for trekking upon a payment of US $ 500.00 as permit fee for first 10 days and US $ 50 per day there after.

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Jungle Safari in Nepal

While the high Himalayas make up Nepals northern region, the southern lowland known as the Terai is covered with dense tropical jungles teeming with diverse wildlife and exotic birds. Here you will find some of the most exciting safari destinations in the world. You will be going into deep jungle on elephant back or fourwheel drive vehicle to view wild animals in their natural habitat. The best part is that it is close to Kathmandu and easily accessible (only 165 km overland) and Bharatpur airport adjoining the park is a mere 25-minute flight away (there are daily flights from Kathmandu). Other thrills are canoe rides on the Jungle Rivers, nature walks, bird watching excursions, and village tours. Among the 14 national parks and wildlife reserves in the Kingdom, the Chitwan National Park (932 sq km) is the most popular safari destination. More than 43 species of animals are found in Chitwan. The endangered one-horned rhino, Bengal tiger, Gharial crocodile, four-horned antelope, striped hyena, and the Gang tic dolphin are the main attractions here.

Expedition

Himalaya is the largest mountain range in the world and Nepal is the country which covers the largest part of the Himalaya. Among 15 of the peaks above 8000 meters, 8 mountains including the highest one Everest is in Nepal Himalaya. Besides these high peaks there are more than a thousand other peaks are in different ranges from Kanchenjunga in the east to Saipal in the west within distance of 850km. Mountains in Nepal in fact are always a challenge for the mountaineers from all over the world. There is no argument that,Himalayas are the favorite destination for mountaineers as result every year more than 4 hundred expeditions trudge up to put the flag of success on top of them.

Other Activities

There are several other tours in Nepal to encounter when your stay. Different airlines in Kathmandu offer most spectacular mountain flights every day in tourist season. You can fly over very high peaks on with the view of entire Himalayan range, or you can fly over Kathmandu valley on hot air balloon as well. You can make a days sunrise/ sunset tour from Kathmandu, a days trip to grip on rock climbing wall, cultural study tours to monasteries or temples, meditation practice, Mountain biking tour, etc. You just need to ask us about your interest, we will assist you through right way to enjoy your time in our country. 12

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TIBET

Step your foot on the soil of the Roof of the World Tibet, the highest land on the earth extensively jumbling of mountains including half portion Mt. Everest or Quomolungma 8,848 m. As well as a mysteriously veiled country in its social, cultural, historical facts in the world isolated owing to geographically inaccessible except nominal numbers of foreigners. Religiously it is a Buddhist country ruled by their religious leaders before inclusion into a Chinese Province creating a political entity as Tibet Autonomous Region in 1965.The geographical area of Tibet is 2,108,700 sq. km having most sparsely populated land in the world.

Lhasa Sightseeing Tour 3 nights by flight Exploring Lhasa Tour by flight Highlights of Lhasa Holy City Tour Central Tibet Culture Tour Transhimalayan Overs, and Tours Transhimalayan Lhasa Adventure Tour
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Mount Kailash is situated at the height of 6714m., Which is known as one of the most hallowed mountain in Asia a protuberance from the earth assumed as the bulge of the planet. The mountain has been sacrosanct over thousand of years for the multi-religious convictions. An encirclement of the Mt. Kailash with a distance of 53km. when someone goes around and completes the circumference of this shrine that obliterates entire sins of ones lifetime while accomplishes 108 times acquire absolute attainment of salvation a strong numinous code of belief. Having completed the circuit of Mt. Kailash subsequently you can do another circumambulation embarking on with Mansarovar Lake with jeep drive. It is another religious belief that when someone takes a bath and drinks the water from Mansarovar Lake it desist from sins of hundred lifetime.

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Few mountains in the world rival the grandeur of Mount Kailash (6714m), the famed holy peak in Western Tibet. Kailash has long been an object of worship for four major religions. For the Hindus, it is the domain of Shiva. It is also the abode of Samvara-a multi armed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvara Tantric cycle of Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which the first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storey Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven. Sprawling below Mount Kailash is the sacred Lake Manasarovar (4560m), where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahmas paradise and a drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes. The 53 km Kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibets pilgrimages and the beacon that draws most travelers to Western Tibet. It is said that a Single Parikarma erases the accumulated sins of a lifetime, while 108 parikrama will achieve Salvation. On the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month is Saka Dawa Festival. The day is believed to be the day when Sakyamuni was born, step into Buddha hood and attained salvation. Tibetans believe that one merit equals myriads of merits accumulated the other days. People keep from killing animals, refrain from eating meats and liberate animals. Sutra chanting, prayer turning, Cham dancing and other religious activities dominate the session. Offering sacrifices to the female deity enshrined in the temple on the islet of the Dragon King Pond, boating in the pond and picnicking add more festive mood.

We have customized a special itinerary in view of comfortable journey as well as constraint on time. The route offers the wondrous view of unlimited rugged Tibetan Plateau including the routes of KathmanduNepalganj-Simikot-Hilsa-Kailash Mansarovar.

MANSAROVAR & KAILASH TOUR BY HELICOPTER

We, Across The Himalayas Treks have designed a Very Special Itinerary for those who wish to have more comfort and also constraint of time. With us clients can avoid long arduous thousands of miles of journey through the rugged Tibetan plateau and complete the pilgrimage to the ultimate destination, kailash Mansarovar. We can fly Nepalgunj to Simikot and Hilsa ( Nepal Tibet Border) by helicopter. From Hilsa we have to walk around 30 minutes upto Sher then we go to Mt. Kailash by Jeep. Mount Kailash Circuit via Zhangmu Hilsa/Manasarovar/Kailash Helicopter Tour Kailash Lake Manasarovar Tour Beijing-Lhasa-Mt. Kailash-Kathmandu Tour Chengdue-Lhasa-Kailash-Kathmandu Tour

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Visa Procedures Those travelers visiting Tibet necessitate special travel permits only obtainable by approved travel agents. Arriving tourists in Kathmandu with Chinese visa issued by Embassies in their own countries regarded as invalid in entering into Tibet. A requisition of as a minimum 7 days time span in processing. Tibet visa via Lhasa is predictable as Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu itself takes generally 4 days for proceeding. Clothes Items Specially warm cloths are strongly recommended to bring such as Jacket, sweater, shirt with full sleeves, high neck, trousers, Tracksuits, thermal underwear, waterproof and windproof jackets, warm cap (monkey cap) sunglasses and hat, search lights with additional bulbs and batteries, ultra violet sun cream, lips balm, essential items of toilet. The Road The land is dry and the road not paved but wide and graveled. Sometime landslide may happen but there is no need to worry, because Chinese Army road builders are on duty every few Km. The drive to Mt. Kailash is an incredible trip, you will be able to see the world famous Himalayas in the southern range, you will drive in the world highest plateau, meet Tibetan nomads, pilgrims and chanting monks.

Weather Condition in Tibet The climate of Tibet is undoubtly dry, cold and windy. The fluctuations of the weather is difficult to forecast. It is strongly requested to wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes in this tour. Be sure to bring necessary personal toilet items, since these items are not easily available in the routes. Health and Medicine Due to the unavailability of the hospitals and medical services en-route, we strongly recommend to the all our respective clients to bring their own first aid kit. The following problems may occur during the tour/trek, which we make aware of our clients on it before happening something bad. An upset stomach most commonly caused due to unhygienic food and contaminated drinking water. It is a usual ailment and to avoid such kind of problems everyone should pay specific attention on own initiative in prevention on it. A dry cough, catching cold, sore throat are known as common symptoms in the route that have the high possibility to the chest infection. The precautions could be taken by endeavoring not breathing in cold air directly though the mouth. To renounce the smoking would be the best preventive support to the travelers. Muscle strains, sometimes (not often) multiple

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sclerosis, foot sore and blisters are possibly common problems on this tour. A mere walking training with the comfortable footwear definitely be the effective medications as well as helpful in prevention of such problems. A fatal sickness normally may occur by the random altitude ascension known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). So it is necessarily important to the every traveler who ascends more than 3000m should have proper knowledge of acclimatization. The most common symptoms of AMS are headache, dizziness, vomiting, irregular breathing, loss of appetite, nausea, unusual weariness, difficulty in sleeping, feeling fatigued. Immediate descent or evacuation to lower altitude is the only natural as well as most effective cure. An intake of sufficient amount of fluid will help to combat with such problem. Food and Beverage Our well-trained cooks from the Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre (HMTTC) are always aware of cooking the varieties of hygienic food to avoid such above-mentioned problems. We serve vegetarian meal to our Indian fellow travelers besides this we would recommend them to bring their own supplement of the food like dry fruits, nuts, chocolates, and cookies for their personal interests. Equipments We always supply best quality equipment to our clients as our tents are made of heavily coated water proof fabric and inner fly sheet are made of excellent quality of cottons while for the floor we use 100% water proof nylon tarpaulin. The poles of the tents are made of strong aluminums. Even if each capacity of the tents is normally 3 persons but we allow for 2 persons to ease and comfort our clients. We are providing our high quality sleeping bags and mattresses with a capacity of 20 Degree Celsius. Important Pre-departure Information We have been traveling in the most remote parts of the world since long time. During most of the time we will be away from the modern civilization society of Nepal. No doubt the group will overnight stay either in a guesthouses or in the treks-styled tented camp. We must be well equipped. The dinning tent is no doubt our meeting place and a toilet and shower tent will be pitched near by. Every mornings bed tea is 16

served by kitchen boy should construed clients as wake up calls. Breakfast will be served in the dinning tent and during the day packed lunch is served. Our usual time for the bed tea will be at 7 a.m. break fast 8 a.m. then our Sherpa staff will dismantle the tents in order to pack up the equipment. Pack lunch will be served around 1 or 2 p.m. then in the evening 6 p.m. will be the teatime and dinner around 8 p.m. This time will be definitely local time (Chinese Time). Risk & Liability We, on behalf of the Across The Himalayas Treks Pvt. Ltd. always subject to put its every effort to make our clients journey perfect and wonderful. However, all the programs in Tibet are conducted strictly under the rules and regulations abide by the Tibet Tourism Bureau. Across The Himalayas Treks and our Tibetan Counterpart shall not be responsible for any changes and alterations in the itinerary due to unavoidable circumstances such as landslide, road blockage, flood, snow, political unrest, cancellation of flight, delay arrival, sicknesses or accidents. Any extra cost occurring because of such a circumstance shall be borne by the clients on the spot. It is strongly advised to our clients to be insured against medical and personal accidents.

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ancient architecture. Friendly people who follow ageold cultures inhabit the country. Bhutans foremost priority is to preserve its natural and cultural assets. It maintains a restriction policy that allows a small number of visitors into the country. Thus, over the years, tourism has had little impact on the people and their traditional way of life. Across the Himalayas Treks (P) Ltd. in Kathmandu offers well organized tours in Bhutan.

We have been doing a choice of strenuous short organized trek in the Himalayas region of Bhutan since a couple of decades. When you add it all together our programs has been sorted out into two categories in term of elevations. Such as High Altitude Treks and Low Altitude Treks. Especially a high altitude treks generally emphasizes in superior degree of physical fitness of trekkers are curtailed due to the uncertainty of seasonal fluctuations. Apart from a number of other trek routes Snow Man Druk Path, Laya-Lingshi and Chomolhari treks are the most popular routes in the Thunder Dragon Land of Bhutan. The Government of Bhutan is strictly sensitive to the delicacy of environmental damage and cultural spoil in order that controlling in entering into country with limited number of levelheaded holidaymakers even if there are lots of unexplored mysteries to be absorbed. Bhutan, the land of thunder, lies to the east of the Himalayas. A land of magical charm, it offers magnificent mountain views, forest scenery, and

Druk Path Treks & Tour Two Weeks Tour/Trek & Tshechu Festival Two Weeks Hidden Paradise Tour Highlights of Druks Bhutan

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PARO, the gateway to Bhutan, provides incomparable experiences. Bhutans national museum, the Ta Dzon, the fortress of the Drukpas, the Paro Dzon fort, Drukyel Dzon, Taktsang Lhakhang Temple, also called the tigers lair as it clings to a black cliff, and kyichu Lhakhang, built in A.D. 638 by king Songtsen Gampo are places of historical and cultural interest. Thimpu, the capital of Bhutan, abounds with rich traditional architecture. A tour will take you to the Memorial chorten built in memory of king Jigme Dorje, the Tashichoe Dzon, and fortress of auspicious religions, Janglimithnag, changankha Lhakhang, Simtikha Dzon, and Motothang, the pearl meadows. Punakha was the old winter capital of Bhutan until1 1950. The high pass of Dochu-La at 3,050 meters, divides Thimpu from the Punakha valley. This point offers spectacular mountain view of the eastern Himalayas including Ganghar Punsum, 7,497m { the highest peak of Bhutan}. Mt. Chomolhari, 7,219 m is especially stunning as it provides a backdrop at the frontier with Tibet. You will visit Punakha Dzong built in 1637 by Shabdurng Ngawang Namgyel. Wangdi Phodrang is a town 71 kilometers away from Thimpu. The drive through the picturesque village of Rinchengang will provide an opportunity to observe the lifestyle of the local people, who are known to be excellent stonemasons. Their houses were built remarkably and attached to one another. When you arrive at Mendigangs Hilltop Resort for an overnight stop, you will see Ghantey Gompa on top of the Black Mountains. The Gompa is the biggest monastery of the Nyingmapa sect in Bhutan. It overlooks the Phobjika Valley, a popular resting site for the migratory black necked crane. Tongsa is approached from here through the pele-sa pass at 3,300 meters. You will see rhododendron and magnolia flowers in full bloom during the spring season and Mount Chomolhari in the background. You will also visit the Tongsa Dzong, founded in 1543, an architectural masterpiece with amaze of courtyards and many temples.

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DARJEELING THE QUEEN OF HILLS
Darjeeling is the most splendid destination as it invents its famous name The Queen of Hills to steep yourself in socio-cultural life of local inhabitants. It is located at the majestic backdrop of the Mt. Kanchanjunga a lush green countryside due to the verdure of flora. Not only enough these the academic institutions, Himalayan Museum, Botanical Garden, Zoological Park, Temples and Monasteries are also additional fascinating spots to be explored while doing a tour in Darjeeling. {Best season April to June & Sep. to Nov.} Darjeeling & Bhutan Cultural Tour Darjeeling/Bhutan Tour Siliguri-Mirik-Darjeeling Tour

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ACCESS From Kathmandu fly to Bhadrapur in the east Nepal 1 hour then drive to Kakarvitta {Nepal India Border 34km} to Siliguri 36km and Gangtok or Darjeeling. There are also daily helicopter flights from Bagdogra to Gangtok. BEST SEASON March to May & October to December TEMPERATURE During Summer : Maximum 20C During Winter : Minimum 7C ADVENTURES Trekking Mountaineering Rafting Yak Safari

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In 9th century the great-grandson of the contemporary Tibetan King fled to Ladakh escorting with his 1000 soldiers due to the invasion of Tibet by Chinese King. He eventually got married with the princess of Ladakh and their son got started ruling over the different parts of its kingdom. Ladakh has long been known as Little Tibet as well as called Centre of Asian Diamond. After an annexation of China the Monastic Buddhism has been most relevant and important for both Buddhist and non-Buddhist world. The sprawling sandy valley, the plains at the elevations between 3000m to 4550m. not only occupied by the nomadic people but also huddled by the small hamlets is the main inspiring phenomena for the travelers. Monasteries are typically sited often on the rock face or on the top of the hill. Sham Valley Trek & Lower Indus Valley Zhaskar Trek Rupshu Kharnak via Gya to Tsomoriri Trek Nubra Valley Trek Markha Valley Trek

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Long sequestered in the lap of the Himalayas, sandwiched between Nepal Bhutan and Tibet lies a small stretch of rugged land just 40 miles by 70 miles, the erstwhile Kingdom of Sikkim - now a state of India. Sikkim provides a wide potential in tourism that has yet largely remained unexploited. The perennially snow-capped mountains, lush green tropical and temperate forests, gurgling streams and the rich flora and fauna - a true Shangri - La or Nye-mae-el which simply means heaven. Sikkim a well-preserved land for tourism movement situated at the height of 5,500ft. propinquity of stupendous Kanchenjunga 28,168 ft. the third tallest peak in the world, which is assumed to be a guardian deity of Sikkim. We have limited tour programs in this land but irrefutably unique and exclusive packages to be experienced once in ones life. Gochala/Kanchenjunga Base Camp
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The most exciting trek route, which penetrates through the secrets of Rupshu and Kharnak. This route is characterized by its ascends and descends amidst towering peaks and glacier, over the passes with beautiful overhead views, through the cliff, along the streams and the beautiful pasture lands splashed amidst rugged landscape inhabited by nomadic Changpas with their heard of Yaks and sheep. Where we have an opportunity to enjoy the wild life of Ladakh and the salt lake Tsokar. The season to visit there is between July to September.

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