Trekking in Highlanders Special Routes
Highlander has embarked on new trekking routes in Nepal to explore the richness of nature and culture and of course to show the reality of Nepali daily life. We have few selected off the beaten trekking packages in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan Sikkim and Ladakh.
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 HIGHLANDERS SPECIAL TREKKING ROUTES |
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 Kailash
Manasarovar Yatra for the Indian Pilgrimage (16 Days) |
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Kailash Mandela is also considered Mount Sumeru in Buddhism and Hinduism. Pious Hindus look upon Kailash as heaven or throne of Mahadeva - the great God Shiva. Pilgrimage to holy Mount Kailash assures rebirth in Shiva’s paradise. A pilgrimage journey made to this holy site assures freedom from sins of a lifetime.
Mount Kailash and Manasarovar are rooted in antiquity dating back to Vedic era. Manasarovar is believed to have originated from the mind of lord Brahma; hence called Manas-Sarovar. Four great rivers of Asia - Karnali, Sutlej, Indus and Brahmaputra
Starting from: KTM Grade: Moderate Type of Trek: Hotels/camping Culture: Tibetan |
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Muktinath by Helicopter (04 days) |
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It is believed that all miseries / sorrows are relieved once you visit this temple (Mukti = Nirvana or status of Liberty / Free, Nath = God). The famous temple of Lord Muktinath lies in the district of Mustang and is situated about 18 km northeast of Jomsom at an altitude of about 3800 meter. The main shrine is a pagoda shaped temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Sets into the wall around it are 108 waterspouts from which pour holy water. The temple is situated on a high mountain range and is visited during fair weather. There are two ways to get to Muktinath from either take a
Starting from:Pokhara Grade: Moderate Mode of trekking tour: Guest House Culture: Gurung, Thakali |
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Ganesh
Himal Trek (14 Days)) |
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This trekking area lies on the central eastern region of Nepal. This region offers spectacular views, untouched natural, splendour, wild and friendly inhabitants.
The Ganesh Himal is named after the elephant-headed God of Good Fortune. The Ganesh Himal can clearly be seen from Kathmandu Valley. The Ganesh Range Peaks (Ganesh I, Ganesh II, Ganesh III, Ganesh IV) stand out like crystal, that is the "Great Himalayan Chain" forming the skyline. This great Himalayan massif is contained between the valley of the Budhi Gandaki in the west and Bhote Koshi in the east, which
Starting from: Betrawati Grade: Moderate Type of trek: Camping Culture:Brahman, Chettries , Gurung, Tamang's |
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Bhairab
Kund (10 days) |
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Bhairab Kunda -
means in
Sanskrit a holy
lake named after
a destructive
name of lord
Shiva the "Bhairab".
The place "Bhairab
Kunda" is
located to the
northeast of
Kathmandu and
next right to
Panch Pokhara
and closer to
Nepal - Tibet
border.After we
eat breakfast at
the restaurant
near by our
office, we take
a bus ride out
of the Valley
and up through
Starting from: Balephi Grade: Moderate Type of trek: Camping Culture: Newar, Gurung,Sherpa
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Eco
Trek in Chepang Hill (5 days) |
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Roshan’s Friends
eco-trek 5 days.
When going on
this interesting
trek you can
help the local
population in
two villages. We
have especially
targeted the
uppermost
village in
Chepang Gaun
(1,700
Meters).The
first day is
travel by bus
for 4 hours
west. When we
arrive, local
porters from
Chepang Gaun are
there to help
us. |
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Everest
High Pass Trek (20 days) |
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Kathmandu fly to
Lukla (2700 m)
and trek to
Phakding
(2600m), 4 hours
and overnight in
tents. Phakding
trek to Namche
(3440m) 6 hours
and overnight in
tents. Namche
rest day (Day
hike to Khumjung
village) 3 hours
overnight in
tents.
Starting from: Kathmandu Grade: Difficult Type of Trek: Camping Culture: Sherpa |
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Simikot
to Kailash & Manasarovar Trek with Central Tibet
Tour (24 days) |
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The ancient
pre-Buddhist bon
religion of
Tibet saw
mountains as
power points
linking heaven
and earth, and
Mount Kailash as
the soul
Mountain of the
kingdom of Zhang
Zhung. The
struggle for the
hearts and minds
of Tibetans
between
traditional Bon
and modern
Buddhist
centered on
Kailash, and the
story of the
contest of Magic
between the Bon
deity |
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Trekking
into the Hidden Himalaya (17 days) |
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This trek starts
from Simikot
which is
situated at an
elevation of
2910 meters and
climbs up to
Nyalu La
(4950m). And
make a loop back
to Simikot via
Limi valley
through scenic
landscape. This
is tough but
rewarding trek
offers the
opportunity to
meet the
friendly
villagers of
upper Humla.
Visit the
monasteries that
are 400-1000
years old and |
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Namobuddha-Kathmandu Valley
Rim Treks (5 days) |
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This five days
trek will take
you just outside
Kathmandu with
view to the
World's highest
mountains.After
driving 2 hours
from Kathmandu
we will reach
Dhulikel from
where our trek
will start. The
trek is named
after the
Namobuddha stupa
one of the
holiest sites
for Buddhists in
Nepal.Namobuddha
and Lakuri
banjayanj is
also one of the
best viewpoints
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