TREKKING TO LANGTANG

People always wants to see the beautiful scenic, natural beauty of the earth. Looking in the mountains, listening to the bird singing a song, breathing fresh air, enjoying cultural and friendliest environment are the things that always people dreamed about. So, if you are also searching for this perfect destination than Nepal will be an appropriate destination. .Nepal is one of the most beautiful country with lots of amazing landscapes and scenery to visit around. Nepal is a mountainous country with Eight out of Ten tallest mountains in the world lies in this country. With the view of exotic mountains, jaw dropping scenery, trekking in Nepal will give you one of the best lifetime adventure that you have always dreamed of.

Here we are presenting of the best trekking spot of the the world Langtang Trek that will give you experience of a lifetime.

LANGTANG TREK

The Langtang valley trek is one of the best trekking destination in Nepal because of its outrageous view and cultural environment. This valley was hit by 2015 earthquake but the aid and donation has helped this valley to reopened again. Langtang trek is one of a underrated trek in Nepal. Due to lack of advertisement and promotion, this destination has not reached in international level. Langtang valley is one of the most beautiful place in Nepal and it will be favorite for every trekkers due to its landscape and natural beauty. Hospitality and welcoming nature of local people is another beautiful part of the of this destination.

Reaching the destination from Kathmandu valley will take you around 8 to 10 days depending upon your health and stamina. Here we have prepared you an itinerary which will help you to reach the final destination.

Day 1 Kathmandu to Syabru Besi: It is a first day of trek. We head from Kathmandu to Langtang valley with vehicles. After six to seven hour of ride we reach towards Dhunche and Langtang National park. After reaching Dhunche main area it will take you another hour to reach Syabru Besi. Road to Syabru Besi provides you an impressive view of Annapurna range, Manasalu and Ganesh himal peaks.

Day 2 Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel: Trek from Syabru Besi to Lama Hotel is steep but it is quite exciting. In this trail you will be crossing Bhote Koshi, lots of suspension bridge, Rhododendron forest etc. Just watch for the monkey's in the tree. Best rated lodges in the destination will certainly help you to be relaxed after a long walk.

Day 3 Lama Hotel to Mundu: It is a third day of a trek. Again you have to cross the forest and the view of mountains and beautiful scenery will definitely motivates you to reach the destination. There is also a place near Mundu which was hardly hit by 2015 earthquake.

Day 4 Mundu to Kyangjin Gumba: From Mundu, the Langtang valley opens further and the scenario becomes more outstanding. After crossings several suspension bridges and small rivers we finally reach towards the settlement of Kyangjin. Here you can visit around the Monastaries and Gumba and can find out the Tibetan culture. You can head towards the Langshisha Kharkha to view the breathtaking landscapes.

Day 5 Climbing to Kyangjin Ri And Resting in Kyangjin: It is a last destination of a trek. Ascending towards a Kyangjin Ri will give you absolutely an wonderful and breathtaking view of Langtang peaks. You can rest in Kyangjin village as there are lots of tourist rated hotels and lodges in here.

Day 6 Trek Down to Mundu

Day 7 Mundu to Lama Hotel

Day 8 Lama Hotel to Syabru Besi

Day 9 Syabru besi to Kathmandu

This is one of the beautiful trek in Nepal. So if you are wondering which trek should you do after Everest Base Camp and Annapurna Trek then Langtang trek will be an appropriate option. As this place was worst hit by 2015 earthquake, a trek in this area will provide a support to a local livelihood. 

Visit Kankai Mai Jhapa

Jhapa is one of the most ethnically diverse district in Nepal, home of more than 110 ethnic groups some of them are Bhramins, chhetris, Rajbhansi,sataar, etc. Most of the people in this district are Hindus who are fully devoted to their gods and goddess. With being culturally rich it is also a home of so many Hindus temples and Holy rivers, where so many Hindus devotees from around the world comes in this district. Temples and rivers like Arjundhara, Satashidham, Kichakbadh, Kankai river, etc are one of the major holiest sites in Jhapa district.

About Kankai Dham

Kankai Dham is one of the holiest site not only in Jhapa but also of whole Nepal. This site is located in the bank of Kankai Mai river. Hindus devotees from around the world visits this temple to seek blessing. It is believed that the wish of those devotees who seek blessing from goddess is fulfilled. Kankai river is one of the holiest river over here in Nepal. This river is one of the tributaries of Ganga river.
It is the biggest river in Jhapa diatrict, it is really beautiful to sea the local fisherman fishing and children taking bath in this river. Millions of devotees around the world visit over here in annual Mai mela which occurs on magh 1. It has the one of the longest bridge which is 702 meter long.

Location

It is located in Kankai Municipality of Jhapa district. Through air It will take you around 45 minutes from Kathmandu airport to reach Bhadrapur airport and 40 minutes to reach holy sites from Bhadrapur airport by vehicles. Or else it will take you around 10 to 15 minutes to reach this Dham from the Jhapa's biggest city Birtamode by vehicles. 

ACCOMMODATION FACILITY

Jhapa is one of the most developed district in Nepal, so you can easily find the appropriate hotel and lodges in here. Surunga is a place situated in Kankai Municipality is one of the biggest town of Jhapa district.There are lots of hotels and lodges in Surunga area so, Kankai municipality doesn't disappoint you for its accommodation.  In case if you are not satisfied with hotels and lodges, 10 to 15 minutes ride to the east you can reach a biggest city of Jhapa district Birtamode. In Birtamode you an easily find star rated hotels and lodges with an appropriate price rate.

CLIMATIC CONDITION

Kankai river is one of the biggest river of Nepal. During rainy season this site experience a huge rain fall, so there are huge chances of flood. And the temperature during summer season in here reaches upto 40 degree celcious. So if you want to avoid hot summer and floody river you can visit this site from October to March. Also this site witness one of a Nepal's biggest mela on the first of magh, so try not to miss this biggest fare.

Sunmaai Jhapa Nepal

Jhapa is a district which is situated in Province No. 1, it lies within the border of India, Bihar in the south and Bengal in the east. Jhapa district lies within the Terai belt of Nepal and also Jhapa has the lowest elevation point of Nepal which is 58 meter above sea level known as Kachan kabal. Lying in the terai belt means this district enjoys a hot summer. Temperature during summer time reaches up to 40 degree celsius. So to avoid hot summer people of this district visits neighboring district Ilam.This place is starting point for tourist attraction, with a few hour ride to the north area you can see a magnificent view of Himalayas

But there is a place in Jhapa district known as suunmaai you can visit to get rid of hot summer. This place is barely known by any people in this district because of no promotion. So if you are in Jhapa during hot days and wants some fresh air and cold water you can visit Suunmaai.

About Suunmaai

Suunmaai lying in the border between Jhapa and Ilam is one of the coolest place in Jhapa district. It is around 22 to 25 kilometer far from Bhadrapur airport, 30 minute bike ride from Chandragadhi will lead you to this destination. The view of hills and crossing through one of the Nepal's biggest tea field during the ride is so mesmerizing. Also the view from the place known as suicide point in Suunmaai area is so thrilling. 

Reaching There

You can easily reach in here through vehicles. Ride from Suunmaai chowk to river is quite challenging, road from chowk to river is quite stiff. Two wheeled vehicles may slip if there is continuous rain in this area. If you are a kind of trekking person than you can walk from Suunmai chowk is river, it will take you around 30 minutes to reach there by foot.

Best Time To Visit

Best time to visit in Suunmaai is during hot summer time. From Chaitra, Baisakh to Jestha will be an appropriate month as well as end of shrawan, Bhadra and Asoj will also be an best month to visit this place. Month Asar and first 2 to 3 weeks of Shrawan faces a heavy rainfall so try to avoid these time, because there will be a heavy chances of floods and landslides.

 

Regarding Hotels And Shops

You will not find any tea shops or hotels in this area. You should have to self prepared while visiting in this place by carrying lays, samosas, cold drinks, Kurkure, etc.

So, it is one of the best natural destination in Jhapa district you cam hang around. Don't forget to carry a bag with some extra clothes because once you reach there you cannot stop yourself from taking a bath in Suunmaai river.

ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

Mountains of Nepal

Each and every people from the world have a dream of visiting the tallest mountains in the world. So, most of the people from around the world visits Nepal to take a glimpse of highest mountains in the world. Eight out of the Ten tallest mountains in the world are situated in here. Also there are lots of people who are adventurous, so to fulfill their adventure dream they come to Nepal for hiking and trekking. Nepal is always top rated as top trekking country in the world. With the view of exotic mountains, jaw dropping scenery, trekking in Nepal will give you one of the best lifetime adventure that you have always dreamed of.

There are many place in Nepal which are suitable for trekking such as Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang trek, Tilicho trek, Rara lake trek, etc. Out of these we are going to discuss about the trek that will give you a adventure of a lifetime. Mountains and view of snowy peaks are simply breath taking. 

Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna trek is one of the classical and legendary trek in the world, this trek offers you the breathtaking view of mountains, hot springs and you will have the opportunity to take the experience of typical Nepali village, local people and their life style. This trail allows you to view the best natural experience. This trek passes through various villages of Magars and Gurungs, with Rhododendron forest, alpine forest, lots of suspension bridges finally reaching to the base camp lying in the elevation of 4130 meter.

It will take you around 7 to 10 days to reach base camp from Pokhara depending on your time and level of your physical fitness. This trek starts and ends with Pokhara. Most of the people starts their trek from Ghorepani Poon hill because journey from here is quite relaxing. It is a moderate kind of trek, people with previous trek experience can complete this trek quite easily.

Trek Itinerary 

Day 1 Pokhara to Ghandruk: This is a first day of trek. 4 to 5 hour ride from Pokhara will help you to reach the destination known as Ghandruk Village. If the weather is clean then you can enjoy the view of Annapurna range, Fishtail etc. You can enjoy the local lifestyle in this village and early morning sunrise from this village.

Day 2 Ghandruk to Sinuwa: This is a second day of trek. It will take you around 6 to 7 hour to reach Sinuwa from Ghandruk.

Day 3 Sinuwa to Deurali: You can enjoy the early morning scenery from Sinuwa if the weather is clean. After having breakfast in Sinuwa you will start your trek to Deurali. It will take you around 6 to 7 hour to reach Deurali from Sinuwa. Deurali is located in the elevation of 3200 meter.

Day 4 Deurali to Annarpurna Base Camp: Day 4 is quite tough. It is last day of reaching ABC which lies in the elevation of 4130 meter. You will have to trek uphill but the view of mountains will certainly make feel you energetic. Starting trek from Deurali leads you to Machhapuchre Base Camp and after few hour leading to Annapurna Base Camp. Reaching base camp certainly feels you like heaven on earth. 360 degree mountain view is simply unforgettable lifetime experience.

Day 5 Annapurna Base Camp to Deurali: After experiencing the early morning Sunrise view, collecting so many natural beauty, you will now head down  towards Deurali.

Day 6 Deurali to Sinuwa

Day 6 Sinuwa to Ghandruk to Pokhara

The best time to trek Annapurna Base Camp is from September to November and also from March to May. The temperature is usually cold in the morning but you will be warm during hikes and can find a clear sky with the fantastic view most of the days in these months.

EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK AND ITS ITENERARY

About Nepal

Nepal is one of the most beautiful country with lots of amazing landscapes and scenery to visit around. Nepal is a mountainous country with Eight out of Ten top tallest mountains in the world lies in this country. Tallest mountain Mount Everest is a pride of Nepal. Lots of tourist from around the world comes in this country Nepal to take a glimpse of highest mountains of the world. 

Nepal is one famous for trekking, with lots of tourist visit here to trek different mountains of Nepal. Everest Base camp, Annapurna Base Camp trek, Tilicho trek etc are one of the most famous trek in the world. Everest Trek and ABC trek are always rated as top trek in the world by lonely planet. 

Here we are presenting the best trekking spot of the the world Everest Base Camp that will give you experience of a lifetime.

Everest Base Camp Trek

It is one of the best trekking site of Nepal. Since the 1st day of trek you will breath the fresh air and can take the experience of local culture. This region is a home of Sherpas, you can closely watch their lifestyle by visiting their monasteries, spinning prayer wheels. Reaching base camp is not easy, it will take you around 10 to 12 days to reach the destination depending upon your health and stamina.

Day 1 flying to Lukla from Kathmandu airport: It will take you around 35 to 40 minute from capital city Kathmandu to reach Lukla airport. The outstanding view of Himalayas scene seen from flight while travelling to Lukla is simply jaw dropping. After landing you can take a little walk gradually reaching to Phakding village. You can easily find hotels and lodges in here to stay.

Day 2 trekking to Namche Bazaar: Crossing Dudh Koshi river and listening the birds singing, breathing the fresh air will certainly energize you. Trek may be long of about 6 to 7 hour but the view of Himalayas and first view of Mount Everest and crossing through lots of suspension bridge of Dudh Koshi and Bhote Koshi will surely makes you feel thrilled. Namche Bazaar is the largest town in Khumbu region, so you can easily find best hotels, lodges and tea shops in here.

Day 3 trek to Thyangboche Monastery: After seeing a panorama view of Mount Everest, Amamdablam, other peaks from Namche Bazaar we head towards Thyangboche Monastery. It is around 6 to 7 hours trek, air gets thinner as we gain altitude. It is biggest monastery in Khumbu region and there are few lodges around the monastery. Staying in around the monastery won't go worthless.

Day 4 trek to Pheriche: The trek from Thyangboche climbs down through Rhododendron forest. After crossing villages, suspension bridges and deepest Gorge we finally reach valley of Pheriche. You can take a outstanding view of Khumbu glacier, Mount Makalu, Amadablam and other peaks from this valley.

Day 5 trek to Labuche: After staying in Pheriche trail heads towards Labuche. With lots of prayer flags and incredible scene of mountains peaks will make you peaceful. You can find lots of tea shops and stalls where you can take a rest and enjoy the view.

Day 6 trek to Everest Base Camp: We heads towards Gorekshep village which is our last destination. It will take you around 2 to 3 hour to reach Gorekshep from Labuche. After checking in hotel in Gorekshep we head towards Everest base camp at the end of the valley to take a closer look of Everest. Mountains surrounding you, view of glaciers, snowy peaks it will certainly be a trek of your lifetime.

Day 7 trek to Kala Pathhar and returning back to Pangboche Village: Kala Pathhar is around 2 hour trek from base camp. You can take a closer view of mountains from Kala Pathhar. After that you can descend back to Pangboche Village.

Day 8 trek back to Namche Bazzar

Day 9 trek back to Lukla

Day 10 fly back to Kathmandu

VISIT KICHAKBADH JHAPA, NEPAL

ABOUT THIS PLACE

Kichakbadh is one of the historical and religious place of country Nepal, but due to lack of advertisement this place has fallen into shadows. Lying 10 km far from Bhadrapur Airport it is one of the place in Jhapa district that carries huge tourism potential. Each year Kichak badh Mela is conducted on Falgun Sukla Purnima, thousands of devotees from India as well as from different district of Nepal comes here to attend the Mela. Local Rajbanshi people organize a puja in the old pond of Kichak Badh.

Department of Archaeology always carries out excavation works every year to find out some remains and ancient material related to Mahabharata. During recent excavation, a team of archaeologists had found 8 room floor, old bricks and some artifacts. According to archaeologists, these remains are about 2000 years old, which clearly seems to be old as the date when Mahabharata happened.

According to legends this place was named after the incident where Bhima (one of Pandavas) killed monster named Kichak. Kichak was the commander in chief of Matsya, the kingdom ruled by king Virata. During Pandavs exile in forest they stayed in the palace of king Virata as incognito. During this period Pandavs wife Draupadi who was disguised as a servant in palace was nearly molested by Kichak. So she couldn't tolerate that humiliation and says her husband Bhima to kill him. So, Bhima killed him in Natya ghar where currently Kichak Badh place is located.

LOCATION OF KICHAKBADH

Kichak Badh temple is located in Prithivinagar of Jhapa district. It will take you around 15 to 20 minutes by bus to reach there from Bhadrapur Airport. Kichak Badh is also close to a place called Kachan Kawal ( It is a lowest point of country Nepal). Kichak Badh lies in the bank of Deonia river. This place Kichak Badh enjoys a hot summer and mild winter. Temple in here opens each and every day, so devotees all around the world are always welcome here.

CLIMATIC CONDITION

As we know that Kichak Badh is in Jhapa district, it lies is in Terai region with a low elevation range. Lying in terai region means you an easily find any means of transportation throughout a year. So, this place faces a hot summer with temperature reaching upto 43 degree celcious from May to August and mild winter temperature reaching upto 8 to 10 degree celious. 

In past it was really difficult to reach this temple but with the construction of road reaching in here is easy. Two as well as four wheeler vehicles can easily reach in this destination.

PROMOTING THIS PLACE

This place carries a huge tourist potential in eastern Nepal but due to lack of advertisement and also due to the ignorance of government this place has been under rated. But now locals in here are currently promoting this place, they organize Mela (Fair) and they invites high profile Nepalese celebrities so that this place can be promoted in national as well as to international levels. 

VISIT PATHIVARA TAPLEJUNG, NEPAL

Nepal lying in the lap of Himalayas is one of the most richest in terms of natural beauty as well as it is one most culturally diversified country in the world. It is a landlocked country neighboring with giant country like India and China. Nepal is a country where you can find a oldest religion in the world i.e. Hindu religion. Majority of the people in Nepal are Hindus. So, with majority of Hindus people there are lots of sacred Hindus holy sites, where people from different country around the world visit these sites to take blessing from gods and goddess. Sacred temples like Pashuaptinath, Manakamana, Budhanilkantha, Dakshinkali, Pathivara, etc are considered as one of the most visited religious temples for Hindus around the world.

About Pathivara

Pathivara temple is one of the holiest sites in Nepal. A place of faith of most Hindu people. A holy temple situated in top of the hills above clouds, a wonderful view of Kanchenjunga and other Himalayas. Lots of people from India visits here to seek blessing from goddess. This pilgrim sacrifice animals and many devotees offers money, gold, silver to Goddess Pathivara. This temple is in Taplejung, one of a district in eastern Nepal. Lying in the lap of Himalayas, reaching the temple is not a easy task, it will take around 5 to 6 hours steep climb depending over your fitness. But view of Himalayas and hills covered with Rhododendron during trekking period will certainly gives you goosebumps. 

It is also holiest shrine for limbu people. According to some legends, shepherds lost lots of their sheep in a place where this temple stands now. Those heartbroken shepherds dreamed that goddess ordered them to make sacrifice of sheep and build a shrine in her honor. After offering sheep to goddess all those sheep suddenly came back so from that day this temple is considered as holiest Mata temple.It is believed that the wish of those devotees who seek blessing from goddess is fulfilled. 

Reaching The Temple

Reaching the temple is not a easy task. It will take you around 7 to 8 hours, depending upon people fitness and stamina. 

Day 1 Taking off and staying in Suketar: Take off from Kathmandu airport and landing in Suketar airport. It will take you around 40 minutes from Kathmandu airport to reach there. There are lots of tourist categories hotels and lodges in Suketar. So, no need to worry about where to stay.

Day 2: Lunch in Suketar and after that 4 to 5 hour hike to Phedi from Suketar. Hike to phedi will be a wonderful experience, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful environment surrounding, local peoples, Yaks, Horses and birds singing a song. Countryroad and countryside experience will be an extremely delightful. There are lots of tourist categories hotels and lodges in Phedi. Hotels and lodges costing from Rs 100 to Rs 1000 will be found in this place.

Day 3: After staying in Phedi, next morning we will trek for around 2 to 3 hour to reach the final destination temple and taking blessing and returning back. The natural views and scenery throughout the route is absolutely mesmerizing. View of Kanchenjunga mountain and hills covering with Rhododendron flowers will definitely makes you speechless. Also taking blessing from goddess is one of the greatest opportunity of lifetime.

Day 4: Returning back to Suketar from Phedi. You can visit local monasteries and also you can enjoy the local food. 

Day 5: You can also visit nearby district Ilam, a green city of Nepal or directly returning back to Kathmandu from Suketar airport after a wonderful trek. 

Precautions

Trekking to Pathivara means trek to a higher altitude. So people have to follow some major precautions throughout the trek. Devotees should carry warm clothes with them also eating garlic and ginger throughout the trek will also helps you to fight against altitude sickness. Apart from this you can carry hot water, toilet paper, lights etc.

So, Pathivara is one of the most important holy sites for Hindus. Lots of tourist from different countries comes here just to take a glimpse of natural beauty and to enjoy the Eco-friendly environment.