Mt. Baruntse 7129m lies at the center of three glacier valleys, the Imja, Hunku, Barun and above the east and west col, in front of Mt. Makalu. Baruntse Expedition provides the panoramic views of high mountains including Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse & Mt. Makalu. The climbing of this mountain provides you the experience of snow & Ice cliff obstacle around 750m. The mountain was first ascended by Colin Todd and Geoff Harrow in 1954 by the South-East Ridge. The peak is crowned by four summits on four ridges with a high rate of successful ascent on normal route via South Ridge. Despite being a 7000m, Baruntse Expedition involves various 8000m climb components, thus offering itself as an ideal training peak for higher climbing. In this expedition our team will fix two high camps above the base camp ,the first camp is set up just below East Col. 5,700m and the second camp is on the South – East Ridge 6,420m.
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Manaslu Expedition
Manaslu Expedition: Mt. Manasalu 8,156 is eighth highest mountain in the world is a part of the Mansiri Himal in the Nepal Himalayas. The Name of this mountain comes from the Sanskrit word manias, meaning “intellect” or “soul”. It is the same root word as that for Mansarovar, the holy lake near Mt. Kailash in Tibet. The mountain’s long ridges and valley glaciers offer feasible approaches from all directions, and culminate in a peak that towers steeply above its surrounding landscape, and is a dominant feature when viewed from afar. This is a full service expedition with a western guide-manager offering the best balance of quality and value.
Manaslu Expedition was first climbed in 1956 by T. Imanishi and Gyalzen Norbu (Japanese expedition). The peak was not climbed again until 1971 when a Japanese team made the second ascent. HW Tillman and Jimmy Roberts photographed Manaslu during a trek in 1950. But the first real survey of the peak was made by a Japanese expedition in 1952. Manaslu 2000 A Japanese team made the first serious attempt on the peak from the Budhi Gandaki valley in 1953.
Everest Expedition
Everest Expedition: Mt. Everest 8848m situated on North Eastern Himalaya in Nepal – Tibet border, the highest mountain of world “Mt. Everest” well known as Chomolungma (Tibetan Language), Sagarmatha (Nepali Language) is the challenging expedition which requires deep knowledge of rock climbing, steep ice climbing, and Technical skill of high Himalaya Expedition. The climbing technique on the high altitude above 7000m, entire experience on the climbing equipment is most required before plan the trip. Mt. Everest was first committed in 29th May 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary via the South Col.
Mt. Everest become popular destinations for “Extreme Adventure” to everyone from the world since European team discovered Mt. Everest. When Tibet was opened on 1920s for foreigners, George Mallory tried Everest Expedition from North side of Everest on 1924.It is still mysterious about the detail of his climbing as Mallory & Irvine disappeared on mountain. After this incident many mountaineers show their deep interest to concord summit of Everest, when there was political problem in Tibet, many team organize expedition form Nepal side (South Col), Now Tibet is also opened for Mt. Everest expedition so there are two routes from two countries to summit Mt. Everest. The South Col expedition provides Real adventure of Everest Expedition with Trekking. Before Mt. Everest Expedition it is suggested to take experience of high altitude mountaineering in other mountain over 7000m.
Amadablam Expedition
Amadablam Expedition: Mount Amadablam lies on Mt. Everest (Solukhumbu) Region, the normal route to climb mount Ama Dablam expedition is from its South- West ridge. Most of the mountaineering beginners start their climbing through this Mount. Ama Dablam 6812m. Ama Dablam is a small snow capped peak of 6812m lying in the Everest region. This South – West ridge is the normal and most popular route to ascend the Mt. Ama Dablam.
Dhaulagiri Expedition
Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition 8167m, it is Lies west from Mt. Annapurna Region on west Nepal. Mt. Dhaulagiri Expedition is one of the world’s 14 above 8000 meter high mountains having most technical climbing so it needs the best quality of technical equipments, climbing proficiency on steep, exposed and technical skill and altitude experience above 7000m, 6+ rock and Ice climbing experience & highly motivated technically sound climber’s team. The weather is unpredictable which may change suddenly. There are high passes to reach Base camp 4,740m, the climb followed a roundabout route around the mountain from Tukuche, over Dhampus pass as French Col, to approach the summit from the North-East Col.
The History of Dhaulagiri Expedition established when eight members of a Swiss expedition conquered the summit in 1960. Many Mountaineering groups tried to made summit before 1960 but no one got success after this The Japanese Expedition (1970), the American Expedition (1973) and Italian Expedition (1976) submitted this mountain peak successfully. There are four High camps to summit after base camp( 4760m),Advance camp (5,300m),Camp I (5,900m),Camp II(6,400m), Camp III (7,200m) & Camp IV (7,500m). The climb now moves to the East Ridge to reach Camp IV.
Annapurna Expedition
Annapurna Expedition: Mt. Annapurna 8091m is the tenth highest mountain in the world. In 1950, it became the first 8,000 meter mountain to be successfully climbed. It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River & gorge cut through the Himalaya by the Kali Gandaki River which separates from the Dhaulagiri Massif. It is glaciers on western and northwestern slopes drain into this gorge. Annapurna expedition is seventh highest mountain in the world. Mt. Annapurna expedition 8091m55 was first climbed by a French expedition Maurice Herzog and Luis Lachenal in 1950. There are four summits which is called Annapurna. The main summits Annapurna base camp/Annapurna sanctuary, Annapurna II is above Chame, about 24 km to the east.
Lhotse Expedition
Mt. Lhotse Expedition 8516m, it is lies on Everest massif of Khumbu Region which is the fourth highest mountain in the world. It is east-west crest is located immediately south of Mt. Everest, and the summits of the two mountains are connected by the South Col, a vertical ridge that never drops below 8,000 meters. Lhotse has three summits: Lhotse main 8516 meters, Lhotse Shar 8383 meters and Lhotse Middle or East 8413 meters. Lhotse Main the Swiss was the first to climb Mount Lhotse expedition in 1956 on the West face, Lhotse Shar in 1979 and Lhotse Middle in 2001 by a Russian Expedition team. The South Face though attempted many times but was successfully climbed only in 1984 by a Czech expedition. Mount Lhotse Shar was first climbed by an Austrian expedition in 1970. Japanese, South Koreans, and Germans attempted from various routes on its main peak.
Makalu Expedition
Makalu Expedition: Mt. Makalu 8,463m Lies between Mt. Everest & Mt. Kanchenjunga at east Nepal. This is the world’s fifth highest mountain in the world. Mt. Makalu consists two different peaks, Kang chung tse or Makalu-II 7,678m lies about 3 km north west of Mt. Makalu, its South East and North Western ridges being most prominent. Rising about 5 km North East of the Mt. Makalu across a broad plateau, and connected to Kang chun g tse by a narrow, 7,200m saddle, is Chomo Lonzo 7,804m. The first summit of this mountain was made by French Expedition on May 15, 1955. Jean Couzy and Lionel Terray of the French expedition team attempted summit of the most graded & technical mountain, after this mountain become very popular for adventurous mountaineering in the Himalaya.
Nandi Inner Kora
Mt. Kailash is holy mountain lies on west Tibet, many persons from the world believe it as the spiritual destination as the facts from different religions are connected with the story of the spiritual sites around. Mt. Kailash Tour starts from Lhasa or from Kathmandu with different optional program. The spiritual sites as holy lake Mansarovar, Inner part of Kailash as Nandi Parvat, Asthapath (4765m) , Sesha Naga, Atma Lingam, Touch Kailash, Shivasthali, Dolma la Pass and many monasteries around the Kailash are the main destinations. In this program we combine challenging Nandi Inner kora which needs altitude experience as well as the knowledge of using some climbing equipments. The inner nandi Kora covers the Image of Trident on Kailash, chotens, holy caves and many spiritual sites as per different religions. This Nandi Inner Kora is not only for pilgrims purpose as many persons want to make this trip as adventure too.
Nandi Inner Kora/ Nandi Inner Parikrama:
Inner Kailash Kora /Parikrama tour has 2 days focus on inner Kailash excursion and Nandi Kora (30 KM) the timing of start parikrama /kora depends up on the decision of PSP at darchen, if they permit us to camp above darchen we can camp at Serlung Gompa for first night and make Nandi Inner Parikrama / Kora but if they do not permit us for camp we need to start Nandi inner Kora at early morning from darchen which takes around 16 hours. This day is one of most spiritual day for all pilgrims but also the hardest day on this spiritual journey. If we complete this Kora on day first we can make another special program “ viewing Kailash as form of Shiva Lingam” or the bird’s eye view of Kailash parvat above the Gyanthok Monastery which is extraordinary spiritual experience of Mt. Kailash and get chance of self meditation on top of the hill above Gyanthok hill just in front of Mt. Kailash and Nandi.
Nandi Inner Kora has Two Technical part where we need to use Climbing equipments. One part is to climb up to Saptarishi Cave and other to Nandi La Pass. After this it is steep down to river of West of Nandi which meets with another stream from Kailash at Serlung Gompa.
Kailash Inner Kora/ Kailash Inner Parikrama:
Kailash Inner Kora/ Kailash Inner Parikrama starts from Dirapuk take around 9 Hours after crossing Khandosalgam La is 25 KM till Juthulpuk 4790m. The route for this inner kora has only one technical part of climbing so we need to use climbing equipments but it is not as technical as Nandi Inner Kora. After Khandosalgam La the way is easy till Juthulpuk. If someone of group wants to make Outer kora they can proceed from DOLMA LA and gauri Kund on same day and meet with group at Juthulpuk. Before this Inner Kailash Kora we experience spiritual “ Charan Sparsh” or Touch Kailash tour from Dirapuk for one full day.
Kailash Inner Kora Tour
Kailash Inner Kora Tour includes Nandi Inner Kora, Inner excursion tour, Charan Sparsh (5980m) or Touch Kailash tour, Shivasthali Excursion tour, Khandosalgam La pass Inner Kailash Kora, and other important spiritual sites. The Nandi Inner Kora provides the spiritual experience of Astaparbat (Asthapath 4765m), Nandi parvat, Kailashi Gange, KuberKunda, Asta matrikagan Parbat, Dakshinamurti Shivalaya, Saptarishi caves and athmalingam. The high pass between Holy Mt. Kailash & Nandi parvat needs some experience of high altitude trekking. For all Buddhist pilgrims Kailash Inner Kora tour covers the place for Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhava) & Milarepa.
Another part of Kailash’s inner Kora starts from Dirapuk to Khande Sanglung through Shivasthali, providing the experience of Shivasthali decorated by the ice walls. On the way, we will see the kuber kund & kuber Parbat. Before this inner Kora, we can visit the north face of Kailash as an excursion from Dirapuk for the “Charan Sparsh” Touch Kailash tour at the North Base of Holy Mt. Kailash.
Nandi Inner Kora/ Nandi Inner Parikrama:
The inner Kailash Parikrama/ Kora tour has two days of focus on the inner Kailash excursion and Nandi Kora 30 km. The timing of the start of parikrama /kora depends on the decision of PSP at Darchen; if they permit us to camp above Darchen, we can camp at Serlung Gompa for the first night and make Nandi Inner Parikrama / Kora, but if they do not permit us for the camp, we need to start Nandi inner Kora at early morning from darchen which takes around 16 hours.
This day is one of the most spiritual days for all pilgrims and the most challenging day on this spiritual journey. Suppose we complete this Kora on the day first. In that case, we can make another special program, “viewing Kailash as a form of Shiva Lingam” or the bird’s eye view of Kailash parvat above the Yamdrok Monastery, which is an extraordinary spiritual experience of Mt. Kailash and get a chance of self-meditation on top of the hill above Gyanthok hill just in front of Mt. Kailash and Nandi.
Nandi Inner Kora/ Parikrama has Two Technical parts where we need to use Climbing equipment. One part is to climb up to Saptarishi Cave and the other to Nandi La Pass. After this, it is steep down to the river of West of Nandi, which meets with another stream from Kailash at Serlung Gompa.
Kailash Inner Kora / Kailash Inner Parikrama:
Kailash Inner Kora Tour/ Kailash Inner Parikrama starts from Dirapuk and takes around 9 Hours after crossing Khandosalgam La is 25 KM till Juthulpuk. The route for this inner Kora has only one technical part of climbing, so we need to use climbing equipment, but it is not as technical as Nandi Inner Kora. After Khandosalgam La, the way is easy till Juthulpuk. If someone from the group wants to make Outer Kora, they can proceed from DOLMA LA and Gauri Kund on the same day and meet with the group at Juthulpuk. Before this Inner Kailash Kora, we experience a spiritual “Charan Sparsh” or Touch Kailash tour from Dirapuk for one day.
Rivers from Kailash
- North: Lion Mouth – Indus
- East: Horse Mouth –Sutlej
- South: Peacock Mouth – Karnali
- West: Elephant Mouth – Brahmaputra or Yarlung Tsangpo
Spiritual Kailash Tour program Via Kyirong Border/ Standard tour with Touch Kailash (4 Days Kailash kora)
Helicopter Tour to Mt. Kailash
Helicopter Tour to Mt. Kailash is pilgrims who want to make short tour with all religious destinations of Nagri & Mt. Kailash Can choose this option. We will use Domestic flight to Nepalgunj from Kathmandu, then arrange helicopter to Simikot- Hilsa. Lake Mansarovar is just around 3 Hours driving from Chinese Border. This program includes all sites of Kailash Mansarovar as driving trip to Mt. Kailash. In Tibet we will use Landcruiser for clients, Truck for Trekking crew & Yaks while on Kailash Parikrama for carrying equipments & food.
This tour will lead by Nepali guide with sherpas & Nepali cook. This have three/ four nights camp & rest we will stay on guest house with our own kitchen.
Kailash Mansarovar Tour
Kailash Mansarovar Tour program is suitable for devotee pilgrims who want to visit most important religious sites around Mt. Kailash mansarovar. This itinerary provides Mansarover excursion with holy deep & puja, Inner Kailash inner Nandi including Serlung gompa (4765m), Asthapath darshan, famous south east face of Mt. Kailash, Saptarishi Cave (5980m) etc. On Kailash circumambulation we will have darshan of Shivasthali, west face of Mt. Kailash, Dolma-la Pass with colors of flags & magnificent Gauri Kund (5580m).
This Pilgrim Tour will be supported by Nepali Sherpa, cook & helper. The meals on the way are not suitable for Pilgrims so our cook will prepare meals on the way. A Nepali guide will lead the trekking / camping arrangements. While on Kailash parikrama we will use Yaks for carrying our equipments & luggage.
Kailash Trek
Kailash Trek: Mount Kailash (Kangrinpoche) is situated in the Western part of the Tibet. It has been considered sacred by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and Bompons for thousands of the years. For the Hindus and Buddhists, it is the center of the universe. A pilgrimage to the mountain and trek round it, is such a supreme goal for the faithful. Kailash trek is easy to understand how after, walking overland for weeks or months, they feel, they are really approaching the center of the universe since ancient times.
Mt. Kailash has been revered as the source of four of the great rivers of the Asia, fuelled by the waters of nearby holy lake Manasarovar. Rivers Indus, Brahmaputra (Tsangpo), Karnali (The sacred Ganges) have their sources within sixty miles of the mountain. One can reach this centre of the universe by joining our group or making separate tours/ treks.
Manasarovar Lake: The great lake Mansarovar is situated in the south-west corner of Tibet and in the north-west of Nepal. It beyond high Himalayas which borders Nepal and China. Tibetan plateau in itself is unique in its geographic makeup with its fauna and flora and mythical setup of ecosystem. The lake is 20 kms from Mt.Kailash and is one of the most beautiful and sacred lake in Asia. It can be circumambulated in four or five days. It is often a gem like cobalt blue color but during storm, it can turn into a churning black sometimes.
According to Hindu and Buddhist epics, the four great rivers of the Indian subcontinent, the Indus, Ganga, Sutlej and Brahmaputra actually arise from Mansarovar. In reality, only the Sutlej originates from the lake. Mansarover has been circumambulated by the Indian pilgrims at least since being extolled in the sacred Sanskrit literature called the Puranas around 1700 years ago. Legends has that the mother of Buddha, Mayadevi was bathe at Mansarovar.
Simikot to Kailash Trek
The main attractions of Simikot to Kailash trek are walking on remote part of western Nepal , Humla and Simikot, forest and Rivers of west Nepal , life, peoples and culture of ethnic Nepali peoples, Alpine caravans, walking and camping on Nepali village sand hills in Nepal part, holy Mt. Kailash , Mansarovar Lake , Mountains, driving and camping on Tibet part.
Simikot to Kailash trek starts from Simikot lies on western part of Nepal. This part of Nepal has many natural and Adventurous destinations which are not totally explored. For this we have to take domestic flight from Nepalgunj to Simikot then trek will follow the trails up to Tibet Border crossing villages, Jungle and Rivers for 6 days. This is wilderness trekking trails follows the Karnali River . After crossing Nara-la pass the ways follows steep down to Tibet border called Hilsa.
After border formalities we will take land cruiser and truck and drive to Purang (Town of Tibet ) then proceed to Mansarovar we will make three days trekking on Kailash crossing Dolma-la 5,400m then return back crossing the Tibet towns.
Namtso Trek
The main attractions of Namtso trek is Nomad life, Monasteries, the holy salt lake, Nam-Tso excursion, walking & camping on Tibet, Lhasa tour, some high passes like Largen-la 4,970m etc.
The Namtso Lake trek starts from Lhasa to the famous salt lake in Tibet “Namtso”. It is situated 190 km north of Lhasa . Namtso Lake is the sanctuary of many species of migrating birds and other local birds. Thus lake is second largest salt lake in Tibet . Namtso lake trek across the Nyenclien Thangla Mountains to pebbled shores of holy Namtso Lake takes 6 to 7 days.
Shalu to Nartang Trek
The main attractions of this Shalu to Nartang Trek are Tsetang town, Samye valley, Samye Monastery, Shalu Monastery, commonly known as Zhalu Monastery, the seat of Buton Rinpoche, Ngor Monastery, Narthang Monastery, Shigatse and Lhasa city, Camping and Trekking on Alpine areas including natural sceneries.
Shalu to Nartang trek starts from shigatse or Gyantse, the famous cities in Tibet . We will drive to Shalu Monastery and traverses west over a couple of small ranges to Ngor Monastery. The routes provide you experiences of several villages having uninhabited dry canyons. This trek cross two soft and dry passes having a name Showa-la and Char-la.
Optional Arrangement
The Program can be arranged according to your interest as:
- Entry/Exit from Lhasa .
- Extension with other adventurous trekking.
- Entry/Exit from Nepal by driving.
- Extension with other tours in Tibet .
Kharta Valley Trek
The attractions of Kharta Valley trek are Kharta Valley , Khangseung Valley , Karma Valley , Khangseung face of Mt.Everest. East Everest Base Camp, Rongphu Monastery, High Alpine passes above 5,000m, walking in alpine forest, magnificent Mountain views of Mountains, walking and camping on Tibetan plateau.
Kharta Valley is isolated region along with Mt. Everest contains the Himalayan ranges of Everest region and the arid Tibetan plateau. The Kharta Valley trek have experience you pristine wilderness, beautiful Alpine Lakes and beautiful mountain views. The beautiful valleys like Karma Valley , khangseung valley, and khangseung Glacier makes you different feelings then other trekking.
Kharta Valley trek starts from Kharta valley 140 km south-east from Xegar. From there we a head for khangseung face via Karma Valley which has views of such giants as Mt. Makalu , Mt. Everest, Pethangtse, Lhotse and other.
Optional Arrangement
The program can be arranged according to your interest as:
- Entry/Exit from Nepal by driving.
- Entry/exit from Lhasa
- Extension with other trekking and tours.
- Extension with Lhasa tour.
Ganden Samye Trek
The main attraction of Ganden Samye trek is Ganden Monastery, two high passes above 5,000M, beautiful alpine lakes, walking on Jungle and River, wild flowers, Samye valley, Samye Monastery, boating on River, Lhasa tour, Rongbuk Monastery, Everest Base Camp, walking and camping on Alpine etc
Ganden Samye Trek starts from Ganden Monastery to Samye valley / Samye Monastery. Ganden is situated 45 km east of Lhasa on the highway which follows the south bank of Kychu to Medro Gongkar. This in one of the best trekking in Tibet . All experiences like nomad life, Altitude walking, Jungle walking, Monasteries we can get from this trip.
Optional Arrangement
This trek can be arranged according to your interest as:
- Entry/Exit from Nepal by driving
- Extension with Lhasa and Central Tibet tour
- With other trekking and Tour in Tibet
- Entry/Exit form Lhasa by flight
Mt. Kailash and Guge Kingdom Tour
Mt. Kailash and Guge Kingdom Tour covers most important religious sites around Mt. Kailash and holy lake mansarovar. Mt. Kailash and Guge Kingdom Tour program provides Mansarovar excursion, Inner Kailash excursion including Serlung gompa, Astha Path, famous south east face of Mt. Kailash, Saptarishi Cave, Hidden Guge Kingdom, zhamda country, Tsaprang castle,Tholing monastery, Tirthapuri hot spring etc. On Kailash circumambulation we will have darshan of Shivasthali, west face of Mt. Kailash, Dolma-la Pass with colors of flags & magnificent Gauri Kund. This Mt. Kailash and Guge Kingdom Tour will be supported by Nepali Sherpa , cook & helper. The meals on the way are not suitable for members so our cook will prepare meals on the way. A Nepali guide will lead the trekking / camping arrangements. While on Kailash parikrama we will use Yaks for carrying our equipments & luggage.
Mount Kailas Tour
The tour to Mount Kailas covers most important religious sites around Mount Kailas Mansarovar with Northern highway to Ali. This Mount Kailas Tour program provides Mansarover excursion, Inner Kailash including Serlung gompa, Astha Path, famous south east face of Mt. Kailash, Saptarishi Cave and entire cities around North west Tibet including Ali with Hidden Guge Kingdom, Tsaprang castle,Tholing monastery, Tirthapuri hot spring etc. On Kailash circumambulation we will have darshan of Shivasthali, west face of Mt. Kailash, Dolma-la Pass with colors of flags & magnificent Gauri Kund. This tour will be supported by Nepali Sherpa , cook & helper. The meals on the way are not suitable for members so our cook will prepare meals on the way. A Nepali guide will lead the trekking / camping arrangements. While on Kailash parikrama we will use Yaks for carrying our equipments & luggage.