Treks
Where can I catch a direct mini bus to BesiSahar in Kathmandu?
Question by Gregory on September 17, 2008: Buses leave for Besisahar from New Bus Park in Gongabu. Micro buses leave for Besi sahar from the east side of the Bus park, not inside the bus park. There are several micro buses that wait for passengers on the open space next to the bus park. Micro [...]
How do I reach Marpha from Larjung on the Jomsom trek?
The trail passes Khobang, a village at an altitude of 2580 meters with gompa above it and offers good views of the mountains. Then the trail reaches Tukuche (2590 meters) which was once a meeting point for traders from Tibet. Then the village of Marpha (2680 meters) is reached. The landscape from here is behind [...]
How do I go from Kiul to Sundarijal in the Helambu Trek?
The trail descends along the Malemchi Khola (river), after crossing it on the second suspension bridge at an altitude of 1190 meters. Then the trail joins Mahenkal and reaches Talmarang, at an altitude of 940 meters. The trail follows Talmarang Khola (river) for some time and climbs to Batachea and then Thakani (1890 meters). The [...]
How do I go from Gul Bhanjyang to Tharepati in the Helambu Trekking?
From Gul Bhanjyang, the trail climbs to a pass at 2620 meters and descends to Khutumsang, at an altitude of 2470 meters. You will have to show your national park permit or get one for Rs. 1,000 (US$ 15). Keep the permit safe as you have to show it in other checkpoints as well. The [...]
Where do I go after trekking to Gorak Shep in the Everest Base Camp trek?
From Gorak Shep, you can trek to the Everest Base Camp which takes around six hours for the round trip. There are not much exciting views to be seen from the base camp. If you want to have best views of the mountains, you might want to go to Kala Patthar (5545 meters). Then you [...]
How is the return trip from Lobuje to Lukla in the Everest Base Camp trek?
From Lobuje, you could make an overnight stay in Dingboche, instead of Pheriche where you stayed earlier. There are several lodges in the summer village of Dingboche, at an altitude of 4410 meters. From Dingboche, you could reach Lukla in three days by stopping over Tengboche, and Namche Bazaar. Reconfirm your tickets on the airlines’ [...]
How do I trek from Tengboche to Pheriche in the Everest Base Camp trek?
From Tengboche, descend to Devuche, cross the Imja Khola and climb the stones depicting the Tibetan Buddhist chants to Pangboche, at an altitude of 3860 meters. The monastery at Pangboche is worth visiting and you can stop at the village for the lunch. Then the trail climbs to Pheriche, at an altitude of 4240 meters. [...]
How do I trek from Nuntala to Bupsa in the Everest Base Camp trek?
The trail first descends to Dudh Koshi River and crosses to follow the eastern bank of the river. Then the route climbs gradually to Jubing (1680 meters), Khari Khola (2070 meters). If you are early, then you could reach Bupsa, at an altitude of 2300 meters. There are several hotels on top of the ridge [...]
How do I travel to Muktinath in mustang?
You can take chartered helicopter flights right out of Kathmandu. But the preferred route is to get to Pokhara and fly or trek from there. There are air and ground transportation to Pokhara from Kathmandu. Then you could fly from Pokhara to Jomsom and from Jomsom trek to Muktinath. You could also use the Jomsom [...]
Jazzmandu 2008
JAZZMANDU PEACE FLAG PAINTING Date: Wednesday, October 22nd Time: 12:30am – 2:30pm Venue: Hyatt RegencyPeace is always underrated and the need of the day around the world. The festival kicks off at the Hyatt Regency with a call for peace through music and art. Artists, national and international musicians, and children will paint their symbol [...]