Trekking in Nepal

When you choose EncountersNepal.com, you will be booking your travel experiences in Nepal with a legitimate government registered trekking & travel agency which is accredited by the following eight national and international organizations:

Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal, Nepal tourism Board, Sustainable Tourism Network Nepal, Kathmandu Environmental Education Project, Nepal Mountaineering Association, Porter Progress Nepal, International Eco Tourism Society, Federation of National Tourism Nepal.

We provide our clients with opportunities for sight-seeing, trekking and mountaineering in Nepal, as well as organizing excursions to Bhutan and Tibet.

The best times of the year to visit Nepal are mid September to December and from March to May. We are also able to offer you trekking and other holiday activity opportunities, no matter what time of year you come to Nepal. Even if you arrive in July or February, we can offer you a "Nepal for all seasons".

Our trekking ventures cover the most popular trekking routes of:Everest Base Camp; Annapurna Base Camp; Langtang Valley;Upper Mustang;Manaslu Circuit; Annapurna Circuit; Jomsom Muktinath Trek; Poon Hill Trek;Kanchenjunga Trek; Makalu; Dolpo; Tsum Valley; Island Peak Climbing;Tiger Nest, Bhutan; Mt Kailash & Mansaravor Lake, Tibet,Trekking in Nepal.

We are also able to offer experiences in home stay trekking and on newly opened trekking routes.  We also can even offer you other trekking experiences a little more "off the beaten track".

Thirty three trekking peak climbs between 6000-7000 metres are permitted by the Nepali Mountaineering Association. Mountaineering above 7000 metres requires a permit issued by the Nepal Immigration authorities. We can help you both with the logistics and organization of these expeditions.

In addition to trekking and mountaineering, we also offer a range of other travel experiences to help you get the most out of your time in Nepal. These include: 

mountain flights to view Everest and surrounding ranges from the air; white water rafting on raging rivers or on quieter waters; excursions to any of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha; Chitawan National Park to see rare forms of wildlife in their natural habitat, including the one horned rhino and Royal Bengal tiger; 

Everest National Park, the unique region surrounding the highest mountain on earth, home of the Sherpas (and also of the Yeti!); Buddhist stupas, Swayambunath and Bouddanath; Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur Durbar (Palace) Squares with their exquisite centuries old buildings adorned with intricate wood carving.  In Kathmandu Durbar Square, you can even see the young virgin goddess, the living Kumari, make a brief appearance at 4.00pm each day. Also on the UNESCO list are the Hindu temples, Pashuputinath a sacred place of cremation, and Chagunarayan, built in the second century AD.

You may not be able to climb mountains or hike for hours along mountain paths, but you may enjoy viewing the Himalayas at sunset from Nagarkot outside Kathmandu, going paragliding or taking an ultra-light flight over Lake Phewa in Pokhara or strolling through the bustling streets of Thamel, shopping for beautiful locally made jewellry, handicrafts and clothing.  We can assist you plan all of these activities and more.

We can create an individual itinerary especially for you, whether you are young or old or in between, including sightseeing, trekking or mountaineering, depending on your physical fitness, your interests, your budget and the time you have available for your holiday in Nepal.  We can provide wonderful holiday experiences for families travelling with children, female solo travellers and also for people with a disability. Our trained guides are reliable, trustworthy and mindful of client safety at all times. Don't worry about communication being a problem. Guides with a good knowledge of your language can always be provided.  High altitude porters can be made available to help carry your belongings.You can choose whether you want to camp or stay in quaint tea houses in picturesque locations.

You will find information about our clients' experiences in social media, travel blogs and press releases as well as contained in clients' reviews in Tripadvisor.  Find us on Facebook, Google+ and Flickr.  Incidentally, in the Langtang, Everest and Annapurna areas, wi-fi and mobile connection is widely available so if you so choose, you are able to stay connected on your trek.

Many of our past clients keep coming back to us. The knowledge and expertise of our team are at your disposal 365 days per year.  Please call or email us with any of your questions or inquiries.  We are proud of our beautiful country and can help you organize an unforgettable holiday experience in Nepal, just for you.

Mt.Kailash Yatra

 

Mt.Kailash Yatra

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

Mt.Kailash Yatra :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 (2^nd 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.     

    

KAILASH MANASAROVAR YATRA 2015

KAILASH MANASAROVARYATRA 2015

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 multiarmed, wrathful deity worshipped in the Chakrasamvarara Tantric cycle of the Tibetan Buddhism. The Jains of India also revere the mountain as the site at which of first of their saints emancipated. And in the ancient Bon religion of Tibet, Kailash was the sacred nine storeys Swastika Mountain, upon which the Bonpo founder Shenrab alighted from heaven.

Sprawling below Mount Kailas is the sacred Lake Mansarovar ( 4560m.) where a ritual bath will deliver a pilgrim to Brahma’s paradise and drink of its water relinquishes the sins of a hundred lifetimes.

The 53 km kailash circuit is the holiest of all Tibet’s Pilgrimages and the beacon which draws most travelers to western Tibet. It is said that Single parikrama erases the accumulated sins of a lifetimes, while 108 circumbulation will achieve Salvation or Nirvana.

DAYS	PROGRAMME	ACCOMODATION
01	Arrive to Kathmandu (1300m) . The Group shall be met at the airport and transfer provided to your hotel.	HOTEL SHANKER Or Similar
02	Darshan Of The Pashupatinath Temple and BodhnathStupa.  After Lunch , proceed to Kodari.	KAILASH HOTEL  Or Similar
03	The Group embarks on The KailashYatra by driving to The Kodari Border. Cross the Friendship Bridge , complete immigration facilities and drive to Nyalam (3750 m / 153 Kms – 6-7 hrs).	PILGRIMS INN Or Similar
04	The day is spent at Nyalam acclimatizing. The Group shall be taken on a 3  hrs trek atop a hill at  Nyalam (3750m) .	PILGRIMS INN Or  Similar
05	Drive to Saga (4600m / 240 Kms – 6-7 hrs).	HOTEL SAGA
06	Drive to Chui Gompa (4560m / 478 Kms – 8-9 hrs) with the Parikarma of Lake Manasarovar .	Darchen Guest House
07	Stay on the banks of Lake Manasarovar for holy Bath & Puja. Drive to Darchen in the afternoon.	PARMARTH   ASHRAM  Or Similar
08	Drive to Sershong , Trek starting point of The KailashParikarma. On the first day, Yatris trek uptoDirapuk (4860m / 7 kms).	DIRAPUK HOTEL
09	Trek to Zhuthulpuk crossing over The DromlaPass . (4760m / 18 Kms)	GUEST HOUSE
10	End Kailash Kora and drive to Dongba (366 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)	HOTEL DONGBA
11	Drive to Nyalam (376 Kms / 7-8 Hrs)	PILGRIMS INN Or Similar
12	Early morning drive to Nyalam and to Friendship Bridge where Transportation awaits for the Groups final leg of journey to Kathmandu	HOTEL SHANKER Or Similar
13	The day is free until your transfer to the airport.

TOUR COST USING LANDCRUISER            USD1500 + Inrs.45,000                    NRI         USD2450  PER PERSON

TOUR COST USING LUXURY BUS               USD1250 + Inrs.45,000                    NRI         USD2200 PER PERSON   

GURANTEED  GROUP JOINING TOUR BY JEEP & LUXURY BUS 2015

DEPARTURE MONTH FOR 2015	DEPARTURE DATE	DEPARTURE DATE	DEPARTURE DATE	DEPARTURE DATE
APRIL             2015	*April 28 / Tue
MAY              2015	May 10 / Sun	May 18 / Mon	*May 27 / Wed
JUNE              2015	June 08 / Mon	June 17 / Wed	*June 26 / Fri
JULY               2015	July 09 / Thu	July 17 / Fri	*July 25 / Sat
AUGUST        2015	Aug 03 / Mon	Aug 15 / Sun	*Aug 23 / Sun
SEPTEMBER  2015	Sep 01 / Sun	Sep 09 / Wed	*Sep  22 / Tue

SERVICE INCLUDES :-

·         Arrival / departure transfers

·         1 Halfday Sightseeing Tour Of PashupatinathTemple and BodhnathStupa

·         2 Nts accommodation at Hotel Shanker Or Similar  on Twin Sharing & with all meals

·         1 Nt a

·         Kathmandu – Kodari Transfer by Tourist Coach

·         In Tibet , 4 – WD Japanese Landcruisers (4 person in 1 Jeep Basis) Or Luxury Bus

·         Support Truck/s  to carry luggage , equipment and food items

·         Experienced Staff comprising of 1 Nepali Team Leader , 1 Cook experienced in preparing Indian cuisine and Support Staff

·         Freshly Cooked Vegetarian Meals ( North / Gujarati & South Indian food)

·         English / Hindi Speaking Tibetan Guide

·         Best accommodation during the Kailas Yatra

·         1 Complimentary Duffel Bag

·         1 Dawn Jacket on returnable basis

·         Yaks & Yak-men for Porterage during KailashYatra

·         All Permits

·         Tibet / China Visa fee

·         First aid-kit with Medical Oxygen & Gamow Bag

·         Pulse Oxymetre

·         1 Roaming Phone with the Team Leader for communication

SERVICE  EXCLUDES :-

·         Airfare to Kathmandu

·         Travel Insurance

·         Evacuation Cost

·         Expenses Of personal nature

·         Extra cost in the event of landslide for hiring additional Transportation Or Porterage

       Mr .Rishi Pd Nepal 977-9851090105 for booking