Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Solukhumbu Trek


Travelling is a part of enjoyment and knowledge. To travel from one place to another, to explore new spaces and interact with new people are some of my hobbies. My trek to solukhumbu is one of my unforgettable or treasured   moments of my life. When I landed in phaplu airport by Nepal airlines I got really excited. When I landed there, I came to know evidently and practically that our country is fully enclosed by natural beauties and that is why many tourists from far flung countries visit here to see this awesome beauty. About half an hour walk from airport, we reached the heart of Solukhumbu i.e. Sadarmukam Salleri. In the very first day, I visited salleri chialsa PTV. Limited, home for dalits and many more. Next day, I went for trek to salleri chialsa powerhouse i.e. hydropower and also watched the turbines. When I woke up early the next morning, I saw the authentic view of Duthkunda himal. In the very next day, I along with the three staffs from my brother’s office started our trek to Junbesi which was around eight to nine hours’ walk. We started our trek from Salleri-Phaplu-Bagwana-Beni-Khamje and ultimately we reached Jjunbesi at night.

Adventurous Trek

 Mount-Everest trekking
Mount-everest trekking is  Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal. While many of the routes through the mountains are arduous, there are ample places to rest and enjoy a meal along the way. Furthermore, don't worry about getting lost. Just ask a local the way to the next village on your route, and they will direct you. Most Sherpas under the age of fifty can at least understand basic English, and many speak it fluently. 

Trekking Spot

LangtangValley Trekking

Langtang is towards the north of the Kathmandu Valley and just south of the Tibetan boarder. It is sandwiched between the main Himalayan range to the north and a slightly lower range of snowy peaks to the south. To the west of Langtang is Ganesh Himal with a range of 6,000 to 7,000 meters. The northern parts of the area largely fall within the boundaries of Langtang National Parks.

Trekking destination

Helambu Trekking

Helambu is situated in the northern part of the country about 75km from Kathmandu and the area is inhabited by Sherpa’s. The languages, culture and the dress of Helambu Sherpa are different from those of Solukhumbu Sherpa. On the way to any Langtang trek you can also do Helambu trek either from gosaikunda or from Ganja La pass (5106m).The route from Ganja La pass is quiet difficult than gosaikunda.

Sundarijal (1350m) is the best place to start Helambu trek. With a short drive you can get to Sundarijal from Kathmandu by private car or van. sundarijal is not so far from the valley. Helambu trekking offers a scenic loop through villages of varied ethnic make up with good high- mountain views. In the way of Helambu there is a surprising amount of old- growth forest. Magnificent old rhododendrons grace the trail between Tharepati and Malemchaigaon. sundarijal is the best place and there are dams from where the drinking water comes in the valley.  It has a splendid variety of wild flowers, snow covered peaks, and varieties of birds to make your journey remarkable.

The best time for trekking in
helambu  is from October to May. In the way of Helambu trekking there is the chance of altitude problems and you should be prepared by carrying many useful things. in this area good lodges are abundant and uncrowned.



Facts of the
Trek
Grade:
Moderate
Best season:
February, March, April, May, September, October, November
Per day walking:
5 – 6 hours
Type of Trek:
Teahouse
Duration:
11 days
Maximum Elevation:
3640 m

Monday, June 27, 2011

A trek destination

Annapurna Mountain
Annapurna Trekking:
"One of the world’s best trekking trails".
 
The Name “Annapurna” came after the Mount. Annapurna, which is the 10th highest mountain in the world. Annapurna is a series of peaks in the Himalaya, a 55-km-long Massif whose highest point, Annapurna I, stands at 8,091 m (26,538 ft). It is located east of a great gorge cut through the Himalaya by the most famous river, Kali Gandaki and which separates it from the Mount Dhaulagiri. Annapurna is a Sanskrit name which is translated as Goddess of the Harvests.