Sunday, August 24, 2008

kali gandaki river rafting



The Kaligandaki River is named after the Hindu goddess Kali. The River springs up on the edge of the Tibetan platue in the Upper Mustang Region. It tumbles down to the plains through Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges carving through one of the deepest Canyons in the world. The Kaligandaki is one of Nepal’s finest and most fun medium length Rivers, merging great white water with some of the Nepal’s fine scenery and fascinating villages. It runs with clear and blue water and offers breathtaking mountain views. Along the journey it travels through tiny villages and pristine land.This river is one of the most holy in Nepal and the way is dotted with cremation and burial mounds along with many small temples.This river offers a great range of rapids and gives you technical and fun rafting. In the evening your camp will be on the pristine white water sands and you will enjoy the quite night time.Rafting Details:
Put in:
Baglung
Take out:
Mirmi
Class:
I-IV
Duration:
3 daysBest seasons: September to November, February to MayItinerary
Day 01:
Drive to the rafting put-in-point at Baglung, throughout the drive we have wonderful views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks as well as the sacred Fishtail Mountain. Upon arrival we unload gear. We serve lunch and our professional guides will give you a full safety briefing. After briefing it is straight in the grade 4 rapid Little brother followed quickly by Big Brother. If you have any doubts you have no time to think about them now! It is grade 4 to 4+ all the way! The scenery is impressive with blue green water, high sided lush green valleys and amphitheatres of golden sandstone cliffs with eagles riding the updrafts. On the left, pass a fascinating temple and ghat at the river1s confluence with the Modi Khola. Tonight we camp at one of nature’s five star sites with mind blowing views and dancing waterfalls.
Day 02:
Today is continuous grade 3 to 4 world-class white water with rapids like Rafter’s Refund and our Breaker. Wave trains and holes abound early so watch out if you don’t want to flip! Adrenalin junkies hold on tight but don’t forget to keep glancing back upstream to catch views of the amazing Annapurna’s. Once camped, the village of seti Beni is just a short walk upstream and guarantees to delight with its stone flagged lanes and curious youngsters skylarking.
Day 03:
As we continue downstream, the river cliffs narrow eerily above us and we enter a somber canyon glistening with wet black rocks. You experience what can only be seen from the water, so drink it all in as we drift towards our take out point. After lunch we take the four hour drive back to Pohkara.
Price include:
Transportation from / to Kathmandu by tourist bus as per itinerary.
All International standard rafting equipment as necessary (Such as self bailing rafts, helmets, life jackets, kayaks, plastic paddles and spray jackets etc.)
Well-trained and highly experienced rafting guides, cooks, and other helper staff.
Camping & Cooking equipment (tents, mattress & kitchen gear).
3 times’ a day continental & Nepalese meals during the rafting period (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Accommodation in 2 person capacity tent during the rafting
All staffs salary, insurance, meals etc.
All necessary fees, Government/Local taxes, all national park and conservation area fees. Tourist service charge,
Price excludes:
Any type of personal expenditure such Alcoholic beverages and drinks, phone, and laundry.
Food & accommodation cost incase of any natural accident caused by weather.
Tips, Gratuities and another expenditure.
Rescue & insurance such as travel, cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects. You are advised to insure for it, Click here for more insurance information
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mountain biking in nepal

Around the Kathmandu valley the options for mountain biking are endless. You can challenge yourself on long, hilly rides out on the valley rim or just explore the many temples and Newari villages in the lower valley. Or for the less energetic you can have a strictly down hill tour.Exploring the area on a bike is a fantastic way to experience the local culture and way of life. It allows you to get off the beaten track and explore rural farming areas, National parks and Hill Stations. For long trips there are plenty of guest house scattered around the valley rim, so you can travel easily. You don’t have to bring your own bike; good quality front suspension mountain bikes can easily be hired from Kathmandu or Pokhara.For the adrenaline seeker there is some really good down hill routes on offer around Kathmandu and Pohkara as well as a newly opened up heritage trail in Langtang to challenge your technical abilities. For the serious rider, there are also mountain bike races throughout the year that are open to foreigners. Please contact us for detail and information.ATC can tailor any mountain biking trip to suit your needs. Here is a taste of some excellent tours you can do.
Lhasa to Kathmandu
Upper mustang
Annapurna Circuit
Pokhara to Kathmandu
Valley rim Long
Valley Rim Short
Day Trips and Downhill
Nagarkot
Mountain Biking InformationFitness and experience.For day trips around the valley anyone can do them from the novice to the advanced rider. If you are planning on longer rides then you should have a good level of fitness and some biking experience. If you have never ridden long distances or consecutive days before then it can become quite difficult and painful for you in the rear end department. If you are doing a long trip we suggest you try and ride 50km 3 or 4 times a week and do some uphill climbing as well. By being fit you will improve the enjoyment of your trip.The guidesThe guides are all highly qualified and expert riders. They know all the best trails and ways around the foothills. Your guides are also all bike mechanics and can fix any problems that should occur on the trail. Your guides will be trained in first aid and emergency procedure. Most importantly your guides are all locals, being well versed in the local culture and history to allow you to get the most out of your trip. They are fun and friendly for your upmost enjoyment.The trailsWhilst in Nepal you will experience a great array of trails. For riding around the valley the first part of the ride you should expect to be riding in heavy traffic. Once across the ring road the trails will vary for bumpy jeep tracks, quite paved country roads and single tracks through rice paddies. In the national park areas the trails will be unused and very rough jeep tracks and single walking tracks. When you are going up into the mountain regions you should expect to carry your bike quite a bit. The trails are mainly single walking track with very rocky section and steep stair cases. In the Annapurna region, there are a lot of jeep size tracks which make for nice riding.Best time of yearThe best time of year for biking in Nepal is January to June and September to December. During the winter months it can be quite cold so bring some warm clothes. If you don’t mind getting wet and muddy, then august is a great time to come and slip and slide your way down the trails.The bikes.When doing a biking tour you can bring your own bike and helmet along with you. To transport your bike on the plane is no problem and as long as you are not over the weight limit you will not be charged extra. Your bike should be dismantled and packed securely in a box. We recommend you to take out t insurance for your bike and bring along a good lock and any spare parts. Spare parts such as tires and inner tubes, peddles, chains etc can be brought in Nepal, though the quality and price vary a lot.You can hire a bike in Nepal. at a small extra cost the company will supply you with a top quality giant or Fuji bike with front suspension, a bike helmet, spare inner tubes and tools and a good lock and chain. You will be required to leave some form of identification as a deposit for any hire bike.What to bringFor day trips shorts and t-shirt are fine as everything else is supplied for you. If you plane on a longer trip in the higher altitudes, apart for the normal travel things, you should bring along.
Long and short biking pants
long and short jerseys
light thermal tops and pants
good quality trainers or cycling shoes
fleece jacket or vest
water proof / wind proof jacket
a light woolen cap
sunglasses and sun cream
tracksuit and jumper for when not riding
Cost included
On long trips Bike, helmet, tools and spare parts. (At an extra cost form tour price)
all meals and accommodation whilst biking
qualified guides
porters where necessary
support vehicles with luggage drop and camping equipment where relevant.
all road/air transfers
visas and permits (for Tibet, Annapurna and upper mustang)
On short trips
On day trips you will be provided with a bike, helmet, spare parts and tools, a guide and lunch all included in the price.

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Kathmandu valley sightseeing...

Kathmandu valley sightseeing private day tours



Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing


Kathmandu Valley is the most enthralling city in Nepal situated at an altitude of 1,336 m above sea levels and covers an area of 218 square miles. It is known as the home to temples and rich cultural heritage. It is also the home of the ancient and sophisticated Newari culture... The must-seeing  places in Kathmandu are:

Kathmandu Durbar Square:

 It is the historic seat of royalty built between the 12th and 18th centuries. The Durbar Square is protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979 which epitomizes the social, religious and cultural life of the Nepalese people. It is the place where the kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronation solemnized.The interesting things to see here are: the ferocious Kal Bhairav, Nautalle Durbar Square, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, The statue of King Pratap Malla, the big Drum and the Jagannath Temple.
It is the place where the visitors can see uncountable monuments. There is also the Numismatic Museum and Tribhuvan Museum inside the place building. Photography is prohibited inside the museum. It is the place to observe the juxtaposition of past and present, old and new.

Swayambhu Nath Stupa: 


Swayambhu Nath Stupa is 3km west of Kathmandu city situated on a hillock about 77m above the sea level of the Kathmandu valley. It is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Nepal and the best place to observe religious harmony in Nepal. Both Hindus and Buddhists worship here. It is said to be 2,000years old. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
A large image of Buddha is in a monastery next to the stupa. It is also known as the Monkey temple, and the major landmark in the valley. From the top of a hillock on its western side it provides an excellent viewpoint over Kathmandu.

Pashupati Nath Temple:

 It is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage spot situated 5km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva. The richly ornamented pagoda houses, the scared linga, or phallic symbol of Lord Shiva fascinates everyone. There are also small temples dedicated to other deities. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple from the eastern bank of Bagmati River. Locals have long regarded it as a very important part of the city, both religiously and culturally. Basically thousand of pilgrims from Nepal and India pay homage to this temple everyday. Locals daily worship and receive blessing from lord Shiva early in the morning. Near the temple at the edge of Bagmati River lies "Arya Ghat" where cremation is performed. There is also a large market in the streets surrounding the temple.

Boudha Nath Stupa: 

It is the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal and lies 8km east of Kathmandu and is the largest stupa in the South Asia, looming 36m overhead. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979 is also known as Khasti. The name ‘Boudhanath’ is composed of two different words Boudha and Nath. Boudha means wisdom and the suffix Nath stands for Lord. Thus Boudhanath means the Lord of wisdom. In this area there are more than 45 Buddhist monasteries located at the base. Temple of Kumari (Kumari Ghar): Kumari represents the living goddess in Nepal. The temple is situated in Hanuman dhoka Palace. The temple is carved with wood and Kumari accept greetings from her balcony window most afternoons. Kumari is a young child who is considered the living goddess. She is kept in her palace until about the age of thirteen when she is replaced by another Kumari. Kumari only comes out on special occasions and her feet are never aloud to touch the ground.Dakshinkali Temple: This temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kali or the goddess of power; she is regarded as one of the most important Hindu goddess. Mostly in Dashain festivals pilgrims visit here and sacrifice animals in the name of goddess. Also on Tuesdays and Saturdays you can see animal sacrifice and many people doing


Village tour in Kathmandu valley

Pharping, Chapagaon, Tokha, Bugmati,Khokana are the popular village tour in Kathmandu valley. This place has popular for the ancient local culture of kathmandu called Newari. if you like to discover the non touristic part of the kathmandu valley, it will be the best point to visit there. 

Kathmandu valley Rim tour:
Nagarkot, Nagarjun hills, Shivapuri hills, Sundarijal, Namobuddha , Kakani are the most popular Kathandu valley Rim tour. You can do hiking, cycling and biking of this areas. Also you can observe the popular Langtang himalayan ranges. 

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Green lake trekking

The Green Lake Trek lies in the northern part of Sikkim. This trek is rewarding due to its natural beauty walking with the variety of flowers like rhododendrons, blue poppies and primulas all in bloom. The mountain views are fantastic as you will feel like you are in an amphitheater of peaks with Khangchendzonga at the head of the valley. However, the Green lakes base camp is more than 5000 metres and so proper acclimatization is essential to avoid altitude sickness.
Fact of the Trek
Duration: 10 Nights and 11Days
Best Time To Trek: June to September & October to Mid November
 Grade: Moderate to StrenuousTrek Type: Camping
Highlights of the Trip• Magnificent view of the Khangchendzonga • Unique views of local culture• Spectacular views of mountain range• Explore the beauty of Sikkim
Suggested Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Pick Up from Bagdogra / Bhadapur Airport Drive to Gantok Overnight.
Day 02: Gangtok –Lachen (2700 m)This journey from Gangtok to Lachen is covered by jeep along the North Sikkim highway and takes about 6-7 hours. O/N Lachen.
Day 03: Lachen – Jakthang (3300 m) Our trek starts by following the main North Sikkim highway to Thangu, we reach the junction of the Lachen Chu and the Zemu Chu at Sema. After crossing the Zemu Chu, we proceeds westward up the Zemu valley following a trail through the forest. The path of rhododendron thickets and fallen tree trunks leads to Lhonak chu before reaching Jakthang, situated in a valley surrounded by mountains. O/N Jakthang.
Day 04: Jakthang – Yabuk (3850 m) From Jakthang, the path to Yabuk climbs through the forest and after three hours of steady walking, we reach the snout of the Zemu Glacier. We reach Yabuk by lunch time. Its an easy day to allow for acclimatization. O/N Yabuk.
Day 05: Yabuk - Rest Camp (4500 m) Following the glacier of the Zemu, the trail is mainly over boulders and the Zemu chu rushes through the glacier and as the valley opens up the great peaks come into view. The Rest Camp is situated right opposite Siniolchu and has a fabulous view of one of the most beautiful mountains in Sikkim. Along the trail blue sheep are often sighted. Walk slowly as the air gets thinner and acclimatization becomes of an essence. O/N Rest Camp.
Day 06: Rest Camp – Greenlakes (5050 m) The trail from Rest Camp climbs gently up the valley for about three to four hours. This is one of the finest walks, the Siniolchu, Simvo, Twins and Khangchendzonga are some of the giants that dominate the horizon. Rest at the camp, known as the Green Lake Plain, the name being derived from a small tarn at the eastern end where on a clear morning the reflection of Khangchendzonga is seen in the waters. O/N Green Lakes.
Day 07: Rest day at the Green lakesSpend the day lazing in the sunshine watching the peaks. The Zemu gap that links the Zemu valley to the Talung valley is clearly seen from the hill behind the camp with the magnificent view of the Khangchendzonga as well. O/N Green Lakes.
Day 08: Green lakes to YabukThe return journey would be much quicker as it is downhill. O/N Yabuk.
Day 09: Yabuk to JakthangRetrace our steps to Jakthang. O/N Jakthang
Day 10: Jakthang to LachenFollow the route back to Lachen. O/N Lachen
Day 11: Lachen – Gangtok.Return to Gangtok by road and end the tour

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Trekking guide in Nepal
Alternative way for the lifestyle when travelling in Nepal will be possible by Booking  a home stay in Nepal. Mountains  home  is running by the home stay family in Nepal kathmandu. Home stay in Nepal give you the best ideas of the explore the Nepalese culture by giving face to face and eyewitness experience.  lets book  home stay in Nepal for  grab  the opportunity  to study the Nepalese life style. After home stay again you can come back hotel with helps to clear picture of the Nepal living ideas. 
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