Everest Base camp Trekking , Everest Trek, Mount Everest Base camp Trekking

Trekking to Everest Base Camp
This is where true adventure begins…
This is one trip you don’t won’t to miss, & that’s why it’s aptly called the king of all trips. The journey begins with a flight to one of the highest landing airports in the world, & once we get off the twin otter, our eyes begin to take in the gigantic surroundings that stirs our emotions to the bone, as we sort out our equipment & the porters carry what has to be carried & our guides lead the way by the banks of the Dudh Kosi River. We clamber on our set trail through colorful villages as the panoramic scenery begins to take hold of us as we hike through farmlands & bump into the friendly sherpa folks, the local inhabitants of the ‘Khumbu’ {the original name of the Everest region}, known for their legendary climbing skills & warm welcoming nature; our walk soon brings us the the capital of the Khumbu, a thriving town called ‘Namche’, & this is where we get our first views of massive Everest & other silver grey peaks that literally stop the breath for a moment. Namche is the kind of town that will stun you for all the facilities it has within its boundaries, where you will find things not even available in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu. Namche is the first outpost that gives you your first acclimatizing process which gets your body used to the higher elevations that come further on in the course of your trip. As we haul up for a night in Namche, we begin to observe many other fellow trekkers having a good time, of which some are on their way up while some are on their way down. Friendships are made at respective hotels over a couple of beers & advice & tips are passed around as beer mugs clang together in bountiful cheers over some of the best friendships that begin & last for years down the road. We then go for walks to higher elevations within namche to acclimatize, have supper & go to bed feeling good & geared for the walks that steadily go higher the next day. We hike through dense green forests with chattering birds as we get the sweet whiff of scented rhododendrons & magnolias that really makes us feel good. The rich flora and fauna of Sagarmatha National Park are some of the added delights of the EBC trek. our trip moves on to the famous Tengboche monastery that give us some breathtaking views of Amadablam, Everest & other peaks before our super climb up to Kalapathar at 5545m where we get master views of Mt. Everest & all the sister peaks that seem to take our breath away, because this is the highest we get on our EBC trip & the views from this point are said to be the best on the planet; this is what we left home for & our video cams go on overdrive as we get some of the best pictures ever to adorn the walls of that lovely place we call ‘Home’’. 

We make camp close by the enormous Khumbu Icefall that creates the landmark of our EBC trek & savor the lovely vistas that warm the heart in the chilly laps of Everest & marvel at the grandeur of the gigantic mountains that surround us as we gasp in sublime wonder at the greatness of God & his supernatural creations. From this point onwards we probably may look at life differently & more positively. The EBC trip is ideal for those who have a deep love for adventure & trekkers must be reasonably fit & healthy to enjoy this venture. EncountersNepal.com has carried out hundreds of trips to Mount Everest Base Camp & your safety is a vital part of our company policy when doing this trip & other high altitude trips across Nepal’s vast Himalayan circuits. Experience has taught us to hope for the best when on these trips…& also to expect the worst & this is what prepares us thoroughly for any eventualities but till date the mountain gods have favored us & no major accident has occurred. We will always go the mile to give you the best despite the precautions we take without spoiling your adventure in the great outback of Nepal. Please feel free to let us know your feelings of a trip to EBC; you can get friendly with us at: info@encountersnepal.com, for an adventure that will linger in your memories for a real long time to come… 

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Upper Mustang Trekking

Upper Mustang Trekking 

‘an extension of Tibetan high plateau with tremendous scenery’

Encounters Nepal unveils a mysterious and interesting Upper Mustang trekking  on the remote North West Nepal Himalaya on the ancient Trans Himalayan Salt Caravan Route where it ends at South West Tibet border.

Upper Mustang with Encounters Nepal offers grand opportunity visiting and exploring this Nepal’s Wild West with ancient Monasteries, Tibetan culture with diverse societies, Upper Mustang has thousand years of hundreds ruined caves and Himalayan in this picturesque mountain desert with tribes strongly influenced of Tibetan culture. 

Upper Mustang region is a vast dry and arid area with less rainfall due to its geographic location around the rain shadow of Dhaulagiri mountain, Mustang Himal and Annapurna massif range and this area known as ‘The desert valley of Lo’. 

Upper Mustang located at South West Tibet and on the Nepal’s western Himalayan range bordering Tibet, China towards the far north adjoins the provinces of Dolpo and Manang. The local Mustang resident still consider as the kingdom of Mustang, although monarchy ceased exist in 2008 AD, by order of new Republic Government of Nepal. 

The unofficial Mustang Raja (state king of Mustang), the only king of this state in Nepal adding another highlight of this fabulous journey, most of the terrain which is a desert valley appears similar to USA ‘Grand Canyon of Arizona’, making this valley even more interesting and impressive. 

This region is least trekked by western visitors as this was just opened in 1992 AD minimizing the flow of travelers as part of eco-trek and tourism in this fragile country, trek to Upper Mustang offers great opportunity to explore the traditional Tibetan cultures and the lifestyle of the remote and isolated village people of Mustang in far North West Nepal.  

Upper Mustang gets more trekkers from April to October, the month of May and end of April is more special as per the Tibetan Buddhist Luna calendar as this high Upper Mustang holds a widely popular ‘Tiji Festival’ which falls in the fifth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar and in May under Christian calendar. 

This marvelous adventure starts with a short scenic flight from picturesque scenic Pokhara valley to Jomsom the administration headquarter and main town of Mustang area famous for apples and its products, from here entering the forbidden kingdom of Upper Mustang through Kagbeni, Tsele, Ghame, Tsarang village in complete wilderness where tree lines disappears for desert landscapes and with interesting time exploring the Walled City / Village of Lomanthang in the shade of high Mustang Himal which Damodar, Bhirkuti Himal and Dhaulagiri range of mountains.

After a grand time heading back to Jomsom for the flight back to Kathmandu with a stop in Pokhara city a popular and scenic touristic spot in all Himalaya and then heading to the hustle, bustle city life of Kathmandu concluding this amazing adventure with Encounters Nepal and its friendly staff and guides.

Upper Mustang Trekking | 15 Days from Kathmandu -Pokhara| Mustang | Lo-manthang | Mustang tea House trek

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Trekking around Nepal Himalaya!

Lonely planet recommended  to do trekking in Nepal 

Trekking around Nepal Himalaya one of the most fascinating destination in this planet earth.

Nepal Himalaya a perfect travel destinations for all types of adventure, moderate to leisure walk and trekking, so many beautiful area to choose from our varied listed programs and itineraries, beside the country to choose from our many set destinations program with cultural, historical tours.

It all depends upon your interest and holiday duration that you can afford for short trips of 3-4 days to a week we have trip package on standard and budget as well. Please find our trips with a week trip that involves trekking in the scenic high Himalaya for 4-5 days in the comfort of nice, excellent hotels, lodge and resorts. 

All the trips are graded from leisure to moderate. For more adventure please visit our high altitude treks to main world’s highest base camp and treks that involves high Himalayan alpine passes of over 4,500 to 5,000 meters heights offering overwhelming panorama of snow capped mountains that encircles you on this type of trekking destinations.

In all our designated tours and treks visiting cultural, historical places of interest as Nepal, specially Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Lalitpur (Patan) has many special areas with wonders and eye catching places listed as World Heritage Sites such as ancient Hindu Temples, Buddhist Monasteries, Chaitiyas and Stupa with old Kings Palaces and courtyard, and observing many exciting and fascinating festivals as per the season of your tour and trekking with us, on treks view of picturesque panorama array of world highest mountain with striking sunrise and sunset walking into enchanting forests lined with beautiful rhododendron, magnolia and pines trees and visiting traditional villages with full of rich culture, custom and religions. 

Nepal is all time holiday destinations as for trekking depending on the trekking area and itineraries chosen as per your delight and interest.

On moderate trekking destinations of a week or more itineraries days, these trekking can be done all season except from July and August which is the wet season of monsoon period. 

For longer trekking to base camps all seasons depending upon the trip chosen except July and August, for longer trekking that involves high passes we operate from mid March to June and from September to November.

The most popular and visited area are Annapurna, Everest and Langtang region where you can stay overnight in one of the many best nice and cozy lodge on route trekking.

Annapurna area listed as world top 10 scenic destinations around Annapurna one can trek from a day hike to a week or longer trekking with daily views of the mid west Himalaya. There are various trekking in Annapurna area Base camp & sanctuary, Pun Hill, Panchase hill top, Kopra ridge and the most popular and picturesque trekking is Annapurna Circuit or Around Annapurna.

On trek around Annapurna region grand views of Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m/23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m /24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m /24,787ft), includes Mt. Machapuchare “Fish-tail”(6,997m) stretches towards world’s 7th highest Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and 08th Mt. Manaslu (8,163 m) with more peaks across the horizon with striking sunrise from Pun Hill top.

Most of the trek to Annapurna region starts from picturesque Pokhara a scenic spot a favorite and popular destination which is 6 hrs drive overland and 30 mins by air.

The other favorite among trekkers and mountaineers is Everest trekking where one can do trek from a week or more, most of the trekking in Everest starts from a hill town of Lukla located at 2,820 meters with an amazing airstrips, where trekkers fly in and out in a small plane taking 35 minutes with grand views of Himalaya panorama.

Everest area offers incredible vista of worlds high mountains from Mt. Everest (8,848m / 29, 028ft) Mt. Lhotse (8,516 m-24,940 ft), Mt. Nuptse (7,855m-25,772 ft)  Lho - La or Khumbutse peak (6,036 m - 19,992ft) Lingtren (6,749 m / 22,142 ft) Changtse ( 7,583 m / 25,230 ft) Pumori (7,161 m / 25,772 ft)  Amadablam ( 6,812 m / 22,480 ft) Kangtenga (6,782 m / 22, 380 ft) Tharmarserku ( 6,623 m / 21, 855 ft) Kwangde (6,011 m / 19,837 ft) Kusum Khanguru (6,373 m / 21,030 ft) holy mountain Khumbi-la (5,761 m / 19,012 ft) extending as far to world’s 5th highest Mt. Makalu (8,463 m / 27, 766 ft) with trekking peaks Island Peak / Imjatse (6,160 m / 20,328ft) Lobuje Peak (6,119 m / 20,192 ft) Pokhalde ( 5,806 m / 19,159 ft) and many other adjoining unnamed peaks. 

Everest area located within Sagarmatha National Park, to the Northeast of Kathmandu in the Khumbu region of Nepal. The park includes the highest peak in the world, Mt.Sagarmatha (Everest), and several other well-known peaks such as Lhotse, Nuptse, Cho Oyo, Pumori, Ama Dablam, Thermasarkhu, Kwangde, Khangtiaga and Gyachung Kang. The park was added to the list of World Heritage Sites in 1979.

The Mountains of Sagarmatha National Park are geologically young and broken up by deep gorges and glacial valleys. Vegetation includes pine and hemlock forests at lower altitudes, fir, juniper, birch and rhododendron woods, scrub and alpine plant communities, and bare rock and snow.

The famed bloom of rhododendrons occurs during spring (April and May) although other flora is mostly colorful during the monsoon season (June to August)

Around Everest there are various ways to reach the shortest is by flight to Lukla and the other longer route is by taking overland drive from Kathmandu to Jiri town and then trekking the classic route to base camp and Khumbu area.

The other beautiful trekking is to Gokyo Lake with awesome panorama of high mountains including world 6th highest Cho-Oyu, from here visiting Everest Base Camp via high pass of Tsho (cho)-la.

The trek offers views of world highest mountains, Sherpa culture and traditions and beautiful landscapes and forest with high green valley.

In Nepal Himalaya beside Tea-House trekking, Camping trekking can be arranged as well, before lodge and teahouse was established all trekking was done camping with separate unit of kitchen unit a of cook, kitchen staff, guides and porters facilities with 2 men tents, foam mattress, toilet tents, dining tents with portable table and chairs. All meals are cooked in kerosene / LPG cooking gas to protect deforestation and trekking eco-friendly manner.  

Tailor Made Trips:

Among all our best trips and itineraries trips are standard and with a guide lines offering you the best of scenic holidays with us, apart from our standard itineraries we can readjust and can organize tailor made trips itineraries for you convenience, travel duration and physical fitness.

These types of tailor made programs and trips are common with us especially for families, school / college groups and corporate people.

Please let us know your interest and duration of your stay and areas that you would like to request, we will certainly make a trip that suits you all on request. 

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Holy Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarover yatra

Holy Mount  Kailash and Lake Manasarover yatra
‘a journey of a lifetime around the holiest of all holy in the vast Tibetan plateau’
Encounters Nepal fabulous trip to Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover an exciting thrilling, spiritual and scenic journey with cultural, historical tour of old monasteries and places of interest with ever present standing high Potala Palace in Lhasa,  this spectacular destinations to Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover with Encounters Nepal a combination of all the thrills and best of Tibet with a flight to the roof of the world in Lhasa with alluring scenery of snow capped mountains during an hour flight which includes views of
Mt. Everest and other adjoining great Himalayan peaks.
In Lhasa received by our counterpart Tibet agency local Tibetan guide and drive who will accompany you throughout this trip with great information of the area and places of travel, few overnight stop in Lhasa before heading towards higher elevation at Mt. Kailash area for proper acclimatization and sightseeing of old monasteries Drefung, Sera and Jorkhang Temple in the hub of Lhasa where old Tibetans culture, traditions and custom still exists beside present modernization.
An interesting tour of magnificent Potala Palace which dominates the Lhasa / Kychu valley and several places of interest, after an enjoyable time in Lhasa heading towards south taking a scenic route over high passes of Khamba-la 4,800 m, Karo -la 5,050 m and Simi –la 4,840 m with great views of vast Tibetan landscapes, snow capped peaks and turquoise Yamdrok Tsho lake.
Drive leads to Tibet’s 2nd largest city at Shigatse the home of Panchen Lama which is in 2nd positions after Dalai Lama, here tour of beautiful Tashilumpo monastery and palace area and visiting its local market where you can observe the local way of life and Tibetans from all over Tibet.
 Drive leads towards South West Tibet passing Larze town located on route Kathmandu / Lhasa highway, from here our route diverts to more remote areas leading to a town of Saga situated by the great Yalung Tsangpo / Brahmaputra River which flows from the source of Mt. Kailash glaciers, with overnight here and back on the road with exciting drive on world’s highest and largest Tibetan plateau with great views of snow capped mountain views towards south that borders with Nepal.
Finally the journey brings you at Barkha plain on the foot of Mt. Kailash in Darchen town a famous and popular place for pilgrims where the holy circuit, kora and parikrama start from this busy town of Darchen.
Beginning our walk with a short drive past Darchen at Tarboche a holy spot on the West Face of Mt. Kailash, from here our three days holy walk and pilgrimage starts towards a small place of Dhiraphuk located on the classic North Face of Mt. Kailash which is 6,714 m / 22,028 ft high, an amazing mountain of beauty and grace, with four great cardinal faces, eastern face is believed to be crystal, the western ruby, the southern sapphire and the northern gold.
It is the spiritual centre for four great religions: Tibetan Buddhism, Hinduism, Jain and the pre-Buddhist animistic religion-Bonpa.
From here walk continues next day reaching the highest point of this great trip at Dromala with an elevation of 5, 470 meters high, decorated with thousand of prayer flags and offering items, after a relaxing moment time heading downhill to Lamchu valley at  Zutul-Puk 4,760 m and then a gradual undulating  walk back to Darchen on completing the circuit of about 51 k.m. distance.
After a great spiritual walk and feeling high, and then heading to our next destination to holy Lake Manasarover with Chu Gompa (monastery) standing high in a cliff by the Lake Manasarover a vast 90 k.m. length turquoise colored lake here with one more night stop for religious rites and puja.
From here on the road to Kathmandu with enjoyable drive overlooking great vast desert like scenery with distance snow capped mountains and then reaching at Nylam town for last overnight in Tibet.
Next morning heading downhill on the winding road back to green forested area of pines, rhododendron trees following the Bhote Kosi River for some time to reach Tibet / Nepal border in Zhangmu here after going through passport and visa formalities bidding farewell to our Tibetan guide and drivers, as the drive leads towards warmer area with fertile green farm fields, villages and towns and then into the busy street at Kathmandu.

   

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Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover ‘a fabulous cultural, scenic and spiritual Tibetan journey’

Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover

‘a fabulous cultural, scenic and spiritual Tibetan journey’

A marvelous and thrilling journey to Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover with a difference, Encounters Nepal Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover begins this fascinating cultural and spiritual journey with a pleasant flight over the great massive Himalaya Mountains with views of Mt. Everest and Mt. Makalu at close distance during this an hour airborne to Tibet landing near the great spiritual city Lhasa, the rooftop capital as it stands at 3,660 meters high which allows you with enough acclimatization before heading towards Tibet remote South West of Ngari province where Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover located.

In Lhasa with few days of interesting tour of famous monasteries and magnificent Potala Palace, and its busy colorful Barkhor square market as Lhasa is slowly developing into metropolitan cities; however its old culture, religions and custom still retains to this day.

In Lhasa interesting tour of ancient Drefung, Sera and Jorkhang monasteries where you can observe the old Tibetan religious artifacts, monuments and idols of more than thousand years old history.

One of the highlight of this trip beside Kailash & Lake Manasarover is a visit of majestic Potala Palace which is known as the “Heavenly Realm” the seat of many Dalai Lamas now turn into a museum, after a great time in Lhasa our journey heading towards Mt. Kailash through a picturesque route crossing over the scenic passes of Khamba-la 4,800 m, Karo-la 5,050 m and along the turquoise Yamdrok Tsho Lake with views of snow capped peaks along the drive to Shigatse the second largest city in Tibet, in Shigatse tour of golden roofed Tashiplumpo large monastery complex, the seat of Panchen Lama (2nd highest supreme of Tibet after Dalai Lama).

After an enjoyable time with good acclimatization days and interesting tour of Lhasa, Shigatse our route then leads towards Mt. Kailash area driving south west after reaching the town of Larze located on a junction at the main Tibet / Nepal Friendship Highway, from this town our route diverts from the main Lhasa / Kathmandu highway heading towards complete wilderness crossing over some passes to reach at Saga town by the holy river Brahmaputra or Yalung Tsangpo which flows from the Mt. Kailash.

From Saga our journey continues to Ngari area in South West Tibet at Barkha valley where Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover located, at first after arrival in Darchen town situated beneath great South Face of Mt. Kailash, where the Kora, Parikrama and Kailash circuit starts, this place is flooded with Indian, Tibetans and western pilgrims during the festive time of Saga Dawa which falls in end of April or May (as per Buddhist calendar).

As this mountain is sacred for many religions Hindu, Buddhist, Bon (early or pre Buddhist) and to Jain people.

Starting the first day walk leading to the North side of Mt. Kailash and over Droma-la the highest and holy spot at 5, 470 m /18,525 ft, this spot with hundreds of prayer and offering with close views of Mt. Kailash, from here heading downhill towards a pleasant walk past Zutulpuk a small place with few lodge and shops.

On concluding the holy Kailahs circuit or kora, our next journey leads to holy Lake Manasarover, where one can perform prayer with a visit of an old Chui monastery located in a cave on a hill side nearby.

After a great spiritual adventure heading back to Kathmandu with an interesting drive on the vast windswept Tibetan plateau with awesome views of Himalayan chain of mountains that borders Tibet and Nepal and great thrill, an experience of lifetime as the drive leads near Nepal border and back to green vegetation and forested area. After the border in Zhangmu within Tibet / China bidding farewell to our Tibetan guide and drivers and slowly leading towards Nepal territory for a super scenic drive back to hustle bustle Kathmandu city.

Poon Hill Trekkning ,Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

view from Poon Hill Trekking 

Poon Hill Trekkning 

‘an amazing picturesque country walks to Annapurna Himalayan mid hills’

There are only few places in the Himalaya where one can marvel more than 400 k.m. or 350° wide angle mountain views of high Himalayan peaks.

Encounters Nepal invites you to join in our mesmerizing scenic walking journey on Poon Hill Trekking , where you can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the comfort of nice cozy lodge on route trekking to Poon Hill.

Encounters Nepal Poon Hill Trek a moderate grade adventure where all types of travelers can fit in, as this trek leads to only 3, 190 meters high at Poon Hill with overnights in a lodge at Ghorepani Deurali which is 2,874 meters.

At this altitude where one can enjoy the walk with alluring views of mountains and traditional simple life of the mid hills villagers with their unique culture and custom where the ethnic tribes of the area are mostly Gurung and Magar Poon people, as Ghorepani is mostly inhabited by Poon (Magar) tribe so the picturesque hill top named after the Poon Hill tribes.

Encounters Nepal Poon Hill treks starts with a scenic few hour drive from the touristic city of Pokhara leading towards at the foot hills of Annapurna Himalaya at Nayapul and Bhirethati, where this thrilling country walks begins past Bhirethati village on the Trans Himalayan Salt Trade Caravan Route which actually leads to Tibet via Upper Mustang region beyond Ghorepani and Poon Hill route.

Walk leads through many Gurung tribe farm villages on the winding gradual uphill trail and then a steep climb on stone steps to Ulleri village, from here heading through the pristine woodlands of rhododendron, pines, oaks and fir trees on the undulating trek with short steep ups till Ghorepani village at Deurali is reached at the height of 2,874 meters a dramatic change in landscapes, vegetations and climate, Ghorepani village located at the base of Poon Hill with fantastic views of Dhaulagiri mountain range with Nilgiris, Vara Shikar (Annapurna Fang) and Annapurna South.

Next early morning before breakfast an hour climb to Poon Hill walk leads into beautiful rhododendron and fir forested area and finally ending at the top of Poon HIll the highlight of this trip and the highest spot at 3,190 meters with stunning sunrise views over the Himalayan peaks range of more than 400 k.m. or 350° wide angle Annapurna I (8,091m / 26,545ft) Annapurna South (7,219m-23,693ft), Gangapurna (7,455m-24,457ft) and Annapurna III (7,555m-24,787ft), including to Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fish-tail) at 6,997 m, world 07th  highest Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m / 26,795 ft, 08th highest Mt. Manaslu 8,163 m / 26, 781 fts and adjoining peaks across the horizon along with Lamjung Himal at 6, 931 meters high.

In Poon Hill one can take a photograph of the panorama from a tall view tower, after a superb time with enjoyable moment, Encounters Nepal Poon Hill Trekking  leads to more beautiful areas and charming villages around Annapurna mid hills before it concludes in picturesque and famous touristic place at Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake where all the good lodge and hotels are located with great views of Annapurna Himalaya with Mt. Machhapuchhre the Fish Tail peak.

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Upper Mustang Trekking 

‘a journey to Nepal Nepal’s Wild West in the shade of towering Himalaya’

A spectacular Upper Mustang trek in the high valleys hidden beyond world’s seventh highest Mt. Dhaulagiri and Mt. Annapurna Himalaya range of mountains with several other snow capped peaks a wonderful and captivating journey that Encounters Nepal has to offer on Upper Mustang Trek where you can rejoice and have lifetime experience accompanied by our expert team of field staffs and guides to make your trip memorable and enjoyable.

Upper Mustang located in the high side of north western Himalaya a remote country enriched with old Tibetan culture, life style and old Bon pre Buddhist with present Tibetan Buddhist religions.

The charm of Upper Mustang is its arid and barren landscapes with deep red colored canyons similar to Grand Canyon of USA and hundreds of caves that stand high on the cliff shelf’s with traditional villages lined with prayer monuments and stupas, prayer wheels every villages with monasteries where the old Buddhist religions is practiced with great interest.

Tiji Festival is one of the biggest festivals of Upper Mustang where one can observe in the months of May and end of April as per the Tibetan religious Lunar calendar at this event in Lomanthang (the main village of Upper Mustang which is guarded by big walls around this large village) flooded by locals and outside villagers.

This amazing Upper Mustang with Encounters Nepal begins with a sweeping scenic short flight of 22 minutes to Jomsom from Pokhara, at Jomsom received by our trekking staff and guides for the trek to Upper Mustang as the journey leads past Kagbeni, Chele, Tsusang, Ghele, Ghami, Tsanrang and finally to the highlights of this trip at Walled city of Lomanthang which is actually a large village it was known as the kingdom of Mustang till Nepal had monarch power since 2008 AD, Lomanthang with its own king the Mustang Raja, still considered as Raja by the natives of Mustang to this day.

Here visit the interesting sites and places the resident of Mustang Raja and its family member, after a great time at Lomanthang our journey heads back via an alternative route to give your more of this fantastic country culture and sceneries as the trek leads back to lower Mustang at holy Muktinath Temple area on the Annapurna Circuit trail, here visit the Muktinath temple which is an important Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage place and then back to Jomsom for an awesome flight to picturesque Pokhara for overnight stop by the pristine Phewa Lake after an overwhelming adventure to Upper Mustang with great services of EncountersNepal its friendly guides and staff. 

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Upper mustang Trekking

Upper Mustang ‘amazing country on the Tibetan like landscapes an extension high plateau’

Trekking in the Far North West of Nepal enclosed within giant Himalayan massive mountains certainly a mind blowing experience with Encounters Nepal trek to Upper Mustang following the ancient Trans Himalayan Salt Caravan Route leading all the way to Tibet border.

This amazing adventure to Upper Mustang trekking  with Encounters Nepal a great opportunity to be in a fantastic country where you will be in the midst of medieval time period.

Starting this fabulous journey which is a pure adventure taking a short scenic flight to Jomsom from the popular touristic city of Pokhara during the flight awesome scenery of mountains which includes Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain range with ever present Mt. Machhapuchhre the Fish Tail peak that dominates the picturesque Pokhara valley.

On reaching at Jomsom meeting our trekking crews and guides, where this journey begins through the town of Jomsom famous for apples and its products, this is a main headquarter town of Mustang district located on the shelf of Kali Gandaki River.

From here heading on the flat Kali Gandaki River valley and through an interesting Kagbeni village and beyond where trail to Upper Mustang starts, and then exploring Nepal’s Wild West old Monasteries of Tibetan, religion and culture with traditional farm villages.

As the walk progress observing and looking around hundreds of ruined caves in this arid and barren terrain within scenic mountain desert landscapes with villages strongly influenced of Tibetan way of life with Buddhist religion, culture and custom. 

Journey continues with fabulous scenery of high red cliffs and canyons in the shade of high Dhaulagiri massive mountains and Mustang Himal and passing rows of prayer monuments, Mani walls with prayer wheels through the farm villages of Chele, Tsusang, Ghami and Charang (Tsarang) till mystical and impressive Walled city / Village of Lo Manthang arrives after several days of interesting trek on this high altitude of above 3,500 to 4,000 meters high terrain. 

In this Walled City explore the villages as the locals stills regards as the kingdom of Mustang, although monarchy ceased exist in 2008 AD, by order of new Republic Government of Nepal. 

The unofficial Mustang Raja (state king of Mustang), the only king of this state in Nepal still exists but without the monarchy power but highly respected by the people of Mustang and this adds another highlight of this wonderful adventure.

A unique country of Mustang, geographically an extension of large Tibetan plateau, regarded as world’s highest and largest plateau looking similar to ‘Grand Canyon of Arizona, USA’, with its rich culture and old appearance villages makes this area more interesting and special. 

Upper Mustang just opened in 1992 AD and the government controls flow of trekkers by making as eco- tourism and less impact in this reserved country, 

to visit Upper Mustang involves special fees beyond Kagbeni onwards, whatever the restrictions this is certainly an opportunity to travel and to explore its traditional Tibetan like culture and lifestyle of this Mustang village and its friendly people  

Upper Mustang is famous for its religious event ‘Tiji Festival’ which falls in the 5th month of Tibetan lunar calendar around end of April or in May under Gregorian calendar. 

After a great wonderful experience exploring Upper Mustang our route heads via an alternative route leading to Muktinath a holy place for Hindus and Buddhist where it joins the popular Annapurna circuit trail, after an interesting stop at Muktinath back to Jomsom for a super flight to picturesque Pokhara valley and checking into nice hotels in Pokhara by the lake of lake Phewa, in the shade of towering Annapurna Himalaya with wonderful memories and enjoyable time trekking to Upper Mustang in the company of Encounters Nepal expert guides.
Upper Mustang Trekking | 15 Days from Kathmandu -Pokhara| Mustang | Lo-manthang | Mustang tea House trek

Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover yatra

Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover Yatra

 ‘a thrilling and exciting journey on the roof of the world over Tibetan plateau’

Encounters Nepal a trip to Holy Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover a thrilling and most exciting journey on the roof of the world as it leads to vast and high Tibetan plateau, an overwhelming experience as the drive leads through breathtaking sceneries of moon landscapes, arid and barren in contrast with high Himalayan chain of snow capped mountains that straddles the border with Nepal and Tibet.

Overland journey continues after an interesting drive from Kathmandu and beyond to Tibet border at Kodari and Zhangmu, where our Tibet counterpart agents guides and drivers meets and leads you to the highest and holiest
Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover as the journey leads past the green forested area of Bhote Kosi River, after reaching the town of Nylam in Tibet the green trees and rolling hills disappears to arid and barren desert like landscapes as the Tibetan plateau starts on crossing the scenic high Lalung-la pass at 5,050 meters with tremendous views of snow capped mountain range bordering Nepal and Tibet.

Our Four wheel drive continues on the vast arid plain passing the great turquoise Pigutsho lake, and over the Brahmaputra River also called Yarlung Tsang po in Tibetan flowing from the source at Mt. Kailash as the drive leads past Shegar and Paryang town of over 4,500 meters high places, and then slowly reaching a great windswept Barkha valley at Darchen town with majestic view of Mt. Kailash South Face.

From Darchen a short drive to the start of the trek or kora in Tibetan and Parikrama in Indian or circuit of Kailash, at holy Tarboche with great view of West Face of Mt. Kailash standing at 6,714 m / 22,028 ft above the great Tibetan plateau, an amazing mountain of superb beauty, with four great faces, the eastern face is believed to be crystal, the western ruby, the southern sapphire and the northern gold.

Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover is a holy and important pilgrimage place for Hindu, Buddhist, Bon ( a pre Buddhist) and Jain religion where a circuit and dip in the holy lake washes the sin of a lifetime.

Walk leads to the North side of Mt. Kailash and over Droma-la the highest and holy spot at 5, 470 m /18,525 ft, this spot festooned with hundreds of prayer and offering with closet views of Mt. Kailash, from here heading downhill towards a pleasant walk past Zutulpuk a small place with few lodge and shops.

After completing the circuit and kora drive leads to holy and pristine Lake Manasarover here with prayer and offering and visiting an old Chui monastery tucked in a overhanging cave on a hill side.

From here journey heads back to Kathmandu with a pleasant drive after a memorable time and great thrill, an experience of lifetime to Holy
Mt. Kailash & Lake Manasarover with great support of Encounters Nepal and management with its informative and friendly Nepali / Tibetan staff.

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