The trek starts with a flight to Pokhara and takes you through picturesque villages, terraced fields, rhododendron forests with a gigantic mountain backdrop to the newly developed and rarely visited Muldai Peak. From the Muldai viewpoint (3,660 m) you will be able to marvel at the most beautiful mountain scenery in the Annapurna region with Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna I (8,091 m), Fishtail (6,997 m) and many other mountains.
Next you fly by plane to Lukla, in the Everest region. You walk past prayer wheels, manifolds and fluttering prayer flags to Namche Bazaar. From Namche, your companions will be the 8,000-meter peaks of the region, including Mount Everest and one of the most beautiful 6,000-meter peaks, the Ama Dablam. At the famous Tengboche Monastery, you will get to know the culture and religion of the Sherpa people a little better and from there you will get many beautiful impressions and pictures on the way back.

Since this trek will not reach heights above 4,000 meters, it is ideal for beginners with little to no trekking experience. A certain level of fitness is of deeply required.

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This beginner trekking tour is ideal for those who are short on time but still want to immerse themselves in the world and culture of Himalayan mountain treks. There should be a certain level of fitness.

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On the Dagala Trek, you’ll go off the beaten track and meet few other hikers. Not only will you be physically challenged, but you will also experience and feel the spirituality, peace and mysticism of the untouched world of Bhutan.
Hiking amidst the scenic lakes, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of some of the highest Himalayan mountains in the world, including Mount Everest in Nepal, Jumolhari, Masanggang, Jichu Drake, Tiger Mountain in Bhutan and many more.

Of course the question arises: “Are there really a thousand mountain lakes?” No, but the locals assume there are around 100 lakes, and we will hike to 10 of these lakes. The best time for this tour is between April to early June or between September and early November.

Another highlight is the hike to the world-famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery high above the Paro Valley, which will also help you with acclimatization. You will also explore the main attractions of Thimphu and the Punakha Valley.
The fascinating culture and unique sights of the Thunder Dragon Kingdom, in combination with the hike described, result in the perfect trekking and cultural holiday in this unique Himalayan country.

Even if the hike is not technically demanding, it is still a high-altitude hike that requires a lot of endurance. The campsites are between 3200 and 4200 meters and some passes between 4,000 and 4500 meters in altitude are crossed. Good fitness and surefootedness are prerequisites for this tour.

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It is considered to be one of the best trekking tours that can be done in Nepal even in the monsoon season (June to September). The region lies in the rain shadow north of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Mountains, almost completely protected from the monsoons. The Kingdom of Mustang was only opened for trekking in 1992. Only a limited number of trekkers are allowed to explore the hidden valleys of Upper Mustang each year. The aim is to protect and preserve the local Tibetan tradition and the fragile environment. The advantage of this cultural hike during the monsoon season is that the villages are full of locals who are busy with their daily chores. In addition, the entire region is blooming, creating a fabulous contrast to the wind-eroded hills, red cliffs and snow-capped mountains in the background – a magnificent sight.

Although the upper Mustang region is also slowly changing, it continues to surprise visitors with its breath-taking views and the tenacity to cling to its unique culture. The Upper Mustang hike is a unique destination to explore the fascinating medieval kingdom with its walled main town Lo Manthang.

This beginner’s lodge trek is an ideal tour if you want to experience pristine Tibetan culture up close in a little-visited area.

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From the peaks of Khopra Danda you will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the imposing Dhaulagiri massif (8,167m), one of the highest mountains in the world, which will leave you in awe of the mighty nature.
From Mardi Himal, the sacred peaks of Machapuchare (6,996m) stretch majestically into the sky as you are surrounded by this sublime landscape. Also enjoy the sublime panoramic views of Mohore Danda and Muldai Peak, where the boundaries between heaven and earth seem to blur and you experience the untouched beauty of nature in its purest form. On the way you will hike through many charming Himalayan mountain villages and rhododendron jungles with many rivers waterfalls and hanging bridges.

This beginner trekking tour is ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the world and culture of Himalayan mountain treks. There should be a certain level of fitness.

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Well trained hikers can take a challenging, but rewarding day hike to Lake Kaire (4,600m). According to Hindu belief, the lake is sacred and helps to achieve nirvana.

This tour is the ideal choice for beginners and trekkers with little hiking experience who want to experience the high mountains of the Himalayas up close. However, a certain level of fitness should be a prerequisite.

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The path leads through rhododendron and bamboo forests with a large number of wildlife, with hot springs and with majestic waterfalls that tumble over huge rocks into the valley. Magnificent views of the snow-capped white giants Langtang Lirung (7,200 m), a visit to the sacred lakes of Gosaikund and the crossing of the Laurabina Pass make this tour an unforgettable experience.
Langtang was first explored by Bill Tilman, the well-known Himalayan explorer and mountaineer who described the region as “one of the world’s most beautiful valleys”. The region stretches from the northern foothills of Kathmandu to the Tibetan border and attracts far fewer trekkers than the main trekking areas of Everest and Annapurna.

The Langtang valley opens up to an alpine plateau with fabulous views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal. From the huts at Kyangin Gompa, you can explore the impressive glaciated valleys, which are surrounded by high Himalayan peaks. The trek leads through enchanted forests, home of the endangered red panda, the Himalayan black bear and the musk deer.

This varied and moderately difficult tour is ideal for beginners and experienced trekkers. Physical fitness and surefootedness are required.

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The legendary Annapurna Base Camp Trek is also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek.  In addition to Annapurna I, the entire Annapurna Mountains consist of thirteen mountain peaks over 7,000 m and no fewer than sixteen peaks over 6,000 m. During our hike we pass beautiful waterfalls, Gurung villages, rice terraces, rhododendron forests and have fantastic mountain views before we reach Annapurna Base Camp. From the base camp we will see Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I and III, Gangapurna and Machapuchare (also known as the fishtail).

This is an optimal trekking tour if you want to visit the heights of the Himalayas without the longer acclimatization times that would be necessary on other trekking tours.

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This is a relatively new hiking trail in a less visited region of Ladakh. Nubra, also called the ‘Valley of Flowers’ in the local language, lies like an oasis in the middle of the mountain desert and was part of the trade route between Tibet and Turkestan. The Nubra Valley is located about 150 km northeast of the city of Leh and is formed from the valley of the Shyok River and the valley of the Nubra, fed by the huge Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram, which flows into the Shyok at Diskit. Other special features of the region are the two-humped Bactrian camel, as well as the numerous sand dunes, which give you the feeling of roaming the Central Asian Gobi desert.

This trekking tour requires good mountain hiking experience, altitude tolerance and good health.

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The hike to Ama Dablam Base Camp, the ascent to Kala Patar with panoramic views of Mount Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse and the hike to Gorakshep, along the Khumbu Glacier to Mount Everest Base Camp, are the highlights of this route.
The tour begins with a fascinating flight to Lukla (2,800 m). From there it goes first through a lush and colorful landscape. You then switch to the barren glaciers and ice fields in the direction of Everest Base Camp (5.364 m) with an ascent to Kala Patar (5,545 m).

This trek is an ideal choice for hikers who are looking for an exciting trek and want to follow into the foodsteps of famous mountaineers. You need to have mountain hiking experience, height tolerance, and be surefooted.

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