ANNAPURNA TREK

  The Annapurna….this fascinating land of biodiversity is the largest protected area of Nepal, known as the Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA). The unique  biodiversity , the scenic grandeur in combination with the multi-culture and multi-ethnic diversity make it the world’s most popular trekking destination.

               There we found many facilities  just like:-

NTNC-ACAP :-It operates 7 unit conservation offices,several information and check post.

SUSTAINABILITY OF NTNC-ACAP

SUPPORT OF LOCAL ECONOMY AND PEOPLES

SAFE DRINKING WATER STATIONS(SDWS)

       The total area of annapurna is 7629 sq.km and the population is near about 100,000. The higest peak of annapurna range is Annapurna 1^st and its height is 8091m. There we can see lots of natural beauty and the rivers  mountains village are superv.

           Pokhara is the starting point of Annapurna trek .There are two main route which we can choose . One of them is we start from pokhara… Dhampus… landruk …Ghandruk….Tadapani ..Ghorepani and another  is pokhara to Nayapul in bus and Birethanti ulleri …Ghorepani . Ghorepani is meting point of the two route. And from there Tato pani…Lete…Kobang… Marpha… Jomsom, Jomsom is the biggest and main village in the annapurna trek. In jomsom there is facility of Airport. … Phedi…after fedi there is most difficult way which is 5416m height and its called thorong pass . Then we start again we reach Thorong Phedi…Manang. Manang is the most beautiful place in Nepal and in this route also and near manang we can see tilicho lake and peak. The main village of manang are Gunsang, Humdi etc…. Chame….Ghermu…. Bhulbhule…and we end in besishahar….

      When we reach near to muktinath the high altitue problems always in our head . So now days people also start there trek from Besishahar. From besishahar trek route first we reach Thorong Phedi which is 4450m there we stay for camp so we can fight from high altitude problems. And the another next station which is more than 5000m high altitude is crosse easily as we cant cross by the another route from Pokhara.    

          On the way we can see many natural beauty of lake Rivers, Mountains etc…The major River are Marshyangdi, Kali gandaki, Seti,Tilicho lake is the beautiful lake we can ever seen,it is the highest and biggest lake which we found in high altitude,and its 4919m.

               The view of mountain takes our heart away. All the Himalaya range is so beautiful.The river which is came out from mountain and between the hills is amazing.  In the fresh air and environment the trek is so enjoyable. If we are more friendly then our trek will be rocking.  Visit one time and make your life more beautiful fill it with joy and happiness .
       

Panchase

              In the border of Kaski ,Parwat and syangja zone there is one beautiful place named Panchase.Orchid flower’s make the jungle more beautiful as it seems. There we can see or find more then 200 types of orchid flowers.There we also find lost of        beautiful flower like Rhododendron,Chap,Palash etc. These kind of flower’s are find here so it look more beautiful in winter and spring season.From here we can see the mountain rank of Mt.Dhaulagiri and  Mt.Ganesh.

       To reach Panchase we just travel 23 km pokhara to baglung highway.From there we turn south direction we find garble rode we catch jeep from there and just 7 km far we reach place named Bhadaure tamagi. Now from there we walk just near about 2 hours we reach the boarder of Panchase.Most of tourist rest there and next early morning they climb 45 min and we finally reach Panchase. 

Sagarmatha or Mt.Everest

            Mt.Everest is the highest mountain in the world.It is 8848m from see level.In 1856, Andrew Waugh announced Everest (then known as Peak XV) as 29,002 ft (8,840 m) high, after several years of calculations based on observations made by the 'Great Trigonometry Survey' .It is located in sagarmatha zone solukhumbu district.And also its near to china.Everest is the mountain that famous the small county Nepal.It is the crown of Nepal. 
             The name Everest is not named easily.Many local names existed, including "Deodungha" ("Holy Mountain") . In the late 19th century, many European cartographers further believed (incorrectly) that a native name for the mountain was "Gaurisankar",although this was a result of confusion of Mount Everest with Gauri Sankar, which, when viewed from Kathmandu, stands almost directly in front of Everest.
      Many people come to Nepal for just climbing the world highest peak Mt.Everest.Many are succeeds and many are not,even few are dead there and their death body also not found.There are two ridge to Everest  one is southeast ridge and another is northeast ridge.
Southeast ridge: It is beings with a trek to base camp south of Everest in Nepal.To get there we fly into lukla from kathmandu and pass through Namche Bazar.

Northeast ridge is beings from north side of Everest in Tibet.Which is also the one of the trek way. From there also many people trek.




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Mustang

           Mustang is the name of the district in northern Nepal bordering Tibet (China) and it runs along the Kali Gandaki River. This isolated region, the Mustang District, denoting “fertile plain” and pronounced Mun Tan in Tibetan, is the area north of the ACA.. The areas mystique which attracts travelers today, dates back hundreds of years to around the 7th century. The Mustang Region has served not only as the major trade route between Tibet, India, and Nepal but it also was a gateway in the 19th and the early 20th centuries for the inquisitive travelers trying their luck to sneak into forbidden Tibet. As such, Mustang (the Kingdom of Lo) is mentioned in numerous books describing the perils and many failed attempts of reaching Tibet through this region.It is the garden of natural scene and natural beauty.

           The capital of Lo named is Manthang, which translates (from the Tibetan) as "plain of aspiration.”. The people of Nepal's Mustang area practice their original Tibetan culture, language, and traditions and the majority of them are either Thakalis or Tibetan. Because they are from the border of Tibet but live in Nepal they speak Nepali, Tibetan and a number of different dialect variations in between.

                 
            Mustang is famous for trekking and the best time to travel is march to november.Before the winter is started in cold you cant travel there.The temperature and climate kill you in winter so it will better to trekking in summer season. When the wind is start there its just like a hurricane so you find shelter first when wind started. 

Sarankot or Sarangkot

Sun rise from sarankot

Sarankot or Sarangkot is village development committee in Kaski district,Gandaki zone of northern-central Nepal.It look pretty beautiful from far and when we go there its look more beautiful.
The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with Himalayan views. From Sarankot, on the northern direction we can see Mt.Dhaulagiri  in the far west . Mt.Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. And in north side Mt.Machhapuchhre (Fistale). On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.

View of pokhara from sarankot

                From sarankot pokhara look so beautiful when climate is clear whole pokhara valley are like heaven.They also put 3 binocular on the top of sarankot with the help of that you can see pokhara as near you can.But you should pay for that Nepali Rs50.
               Paragliding also start from sarankot which is the most enjoyable game .Now days most tourist visit sarankot only for paragliding. From that you see the whole pokhara valley. With flying enjoying the fresh air lovely view. And you land near to lake side .
            From sarankot you can visit Kaski kot which is a nice village ,Dhampus is famous for picnic and trekking village, Lumle,valam etc     

Village of sarankot

Lumbini

Statue of load Buddha

German

• Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini in 563 before christ as the son of king Suddhodhana and Queen Maya of the Sakya Kingdom(some scientist say 485 bc).It is situated 230 km away from Kathmandu in Rubandehi District , at an altitude of 600 ft. above sea level. Lumbini, respected by all Buddhists. In 1998, Lumbini was declared as the Fountain of world peace and the pilgrimage for all the peace loving people of the world.Lumbini located 25 km east of the municipality of Kapilavastu, where the Buddha is said to have lived till the age of 29. Kapilvastu is the name of the place in question as well as of the neighbouring district. Lumbini has a number of temples, including the Mayadevi temple,Chinese, Japanese ,Germany's Myanmar temple etc Gumba are there and others under construction like Korean Gumba . Also here is the Puskarini or Holy Pond - where the Buddha's mother took the ritual dip prior to his birth and where he, too, had his first bath - as well as the remains of Kapilvastu palace.

•               Some notes on these Temples, Garden,Statue  etc Mayadevi Temple : This temple, dedicated to the mother of lord Buddha- Maya Devi, was excavated a few years ago. Many sculptures and carving in which the figures and designs are only slightly projecting from their background are seen here.There we can see the foot step of load buddha .And we cant take picture inside there.The inside structure is so old and its all stand in support of woods pillar.  

  

  Garden of LUMBINI

 

 

 

The Lumbini Garden : This is the site marked by a certain stone pillar erected by the Indian Emperor  Ashoka at about 245 B.C. The most important discovery in this place is a stone marked to suggest the exact birthplace of Buddha.  • Ramagram : It is believed to be the maternal home of Buddha. This is where we can see the biggest stupa, with important relics. It is said that it was built around 600 B.C.The  Myanmar temple was built with the contribution from Burmese Buddhist. The monastery is an attractive big white structural monument with a golden pinnacle soaring into the sky.

The German temple is made in 18 dec 2009(complete date).This temple is so beautiful its art and technology is perfect.The garden and the fountain are take us in different era.  The China temple, which is a very beautiful pagoda styled temple with many prayer and meditation cells.Its garden also very beautiful .Many plants of china also dug in the garden which  really effort on the beauty of temple.

Korean Temple

                                                                                 The Korean Temple is a beautifully set temple having many remarkable images of Buddha. It is not complete but with in few month its work is finished.Its seems so nice that Korean monks come and see the temple and help to finished the job. 

ponds of lumbini

Besides these, there are others like the Nepal Buddhia Temple and the Dharmaswami Buddhist monastery. Other countries like Japan,Sri Lanka, Thailand , Vietnam , etc. are also contributing to build more temples and monasteries.Some are finished and some are going to finish.Its not finish to visit in one day its take lots of day 'cause its area is so big and there are lots and lots of temple statue are to see.

rara lake

Rara lake (2980 m) lies in the remote Karnali region in the north-west of Nepal and is centerpiece of Rara Lake National Park. Rara Lake is Nepals largest lake and is a clear blue mountain lake with juniper, spruce, and pine trees along its shores and show capped peaks in the distance.Rara lake is the pride of Nepal.Rara lake is very famous for natural beauty. Many tourist visit Rara and enjoy the environment of it. 

           In winter or summer Rara never lost its beauty.The clear water of rara make our heart melt.When the climate is clear the rara look more beautiful.The view of mountain from rara is also the great moment.When The shadow of mountain kiss the water of rara lake its heart touching view. In winter season when snow fall started snow cover the whole rara lake as the blanket is cover the small baby.  When anyone saw that view they only say wow. What to say more then that Rara its self a heaven any one can enjoy with  rara and its natural beauty.

 

Nagarkot

     Nagarkot is a village, located 32 km east of Kathmandu , Nepal in Bhaktapur district Bagmati Zone.  Nagarkot is one of the most popular and famous tourist destinations with spectacular scenery views of the whole Langtang range and for the sunrise and sunset views on the mountains. We can see the panoramic views of the captivating landscapes and hills with the Kathmandu valley. You can breathe the cool mountain breeze in the resort town of Nagarkot.

      There are number of walks to and from Nagarkot and kathmandu. Walk down to Sundarijal, Sankhu, Changu Narayan, Chisopani and Banepa-Dhulikhel. Nagarkot is on a ridge on the eastern rim of the valley and the extends all the way from Dhaulagiri in west, Mt.Everest view and Mt.Kanchenjanga in east. Walking to and from Nagarkot is an interesting and alternative walking possible which are

      Nagarkot to Sundarijal, Nagarkot to Sankhu ,Nagarkot to Changu Narayan temple ,Nagarkot to Banepa, Dhulikhel etc these place are very beautiful mostly tourist like these place because its tell the story of ancient Nepal.How the people of Nepal are ,the houses design ,the windows design ,old temple etc.

Ghandrunk

Ghandruk is the short trek provides excellent introduction into trekking whilst also providing some wonderful close up views of both the sacred Mt.Himchuli, Mt.Macchapuchre (Fishtail) and Mt.Annapurna South. Our destination is a beautiful and ornate village of Ghandruk. The people of Ghandrunk are very simple and nice they really do good care of tourist.They wel-come tourist from their heart. Here you have a opportunity to visit the project and discover at first hand the conservation work being carried out. A refreshing three days trip gives you an insight of inside mountain life.

        Grandrunk is located north-east from pokhara city.Its also way of ghorepani(punhill),which is very famous for its sun rise view.It is 1940 meter from see level. So,this is an easy level trek therefore trekkers just need physically fit and willing to hike. 

         Loge of the Ghandrunk is very clean and beautiful. The food also very nice,when new tourist visit the people of Ghandrunk organize special function(local dance,music,songs). People who visit once they come back to visit again. The environment,view, people are very good. They never feel you sad,you go with smiling & you return with double smiling and happily.   

Tansen

          Tansen is the hill station of Nepal. It is so beautiful place where all want to visit one time.It lies in palpa district,Lumbini zone . The climate of tansen is just like pokhara's climate sub-tropical monsoon type. From tansen we can see all the Mountain's range of pokhara . That is the amazing thing.And the view of maadi(the bif field where rice,wheat are grown).In mornings the fog cover all over it and we cant see the surface of it but that view is awesome. 

        Tansen most beautiful place is shreenagar hill, the hill is cover with simal tree.If you visit shreenagar in mornings time then you can feel the what is the freshness in the air soil in your heart. There is the picnic area where people came & enjoy with there family. And there is also the temple of load Ganesh which is not made by human its come its self its a magic of god.   
     The main temple of tansen is bhagwati temple which located in the middle of tansen heart.The people have faith in the load bhagwati. Few min far from tansen matket there is a temple of load Bhimsen where we see asias Biggest  trisule.That really shocking news asias biggest trisul is in Nepal.

  And few hour far from tansen market there is a place named Rani Ghat. There is a Rani Mahal,which is made by king of tansen to her queen.
       Tansen is famous for there culture food , "The PALPALI KARUWA" and "PALPALI DHAKA".Tourist like to visit there cause it is the clean, environment is fresh so they can rest n visit happily.  From tansen you can visit satewati lake which is famous for faith, Rani ghat, Tamghas,Gulmi,Bhimsenthan etc        

Pokhara

Pokhara is a remarkable place of natural beauty its just like heaven of the world.This is situated at an altitude of 827m above from sea level. It is just 198 km far from kathmandu, and it is 3rd largest city of Nepal.It is named the Swerzerland of Nepal .It also named the city of seven lakes.Fewa , Begnas, Rupa, Maidi tal, Dipan tal, Khalte tal (Upper)Khalte tal (Lower) and Chapa Pani.Among these Fewa tal(lake),Begnas tal and Rupa Tal are big and other lakes are small. Pokhara is one of the most beautiful place in the world. The view from pokhara is awesome, it just wow.
  The climate of pokhara is sub-tropical monsoon type so, many people where they from America, Europe ,Africa they can easily exist.

       The View of mountain's in the mornings light when the sun rays kiss the mountain's that view is just wow. The main mountain's are Mt.Macchapuchere(Mt.fishtale) , Mt.Annapurna, Mt.Himchuli etc  Mt. Fishtale is the famous mountain of pokhara it is just like the tale of the fish. From pokhara where ever you see the whole city cover from hill's, main hills are Sarankot, kahu etc Lakes, River's also the main beauty of pokhara. 
     
          Lake side is the main tourist area of  pokhara, mostly tourist who visit pokhara they live there . There are very good Hotels, Resturent which tourist like most.The atmosphear of lake side is very friendly, there people also care the tourist, they said tourist is just like god for them.
          
 There are many place in pokhara where you can visit just like; Fewa lake, Devi's Fall, Mahendra cave , Bat cave, Santi stupa(chines gumba),Bindawasini temple ,Badrakali temple ,sarankote hill, kahu hill,Matepani Gumba (Buddhist Monastry) International Museums etc 

Devi's fall

          Devi's Fall is a familiar tourism Place of pokhara. It is very beautiful area of pokhara to visit. It lies on app. 5 km Far from central market of pokhara city on the western part.The water fall got that name Devi's Fall has a story behind that,many years ago a man named Devis visit there sudden he fall fron the top of that water fall and he dead on the spot. That was the very sad story but that's why water fall got name Devi's Fall.  
       
Mostly every time people visit Devi's Fall. Winter or summer they visit cut in my opinion the summer season is the best season for visit Devi's Fall in that time You enjoy the fall the water amount is highly increased at that time. In winter place look beautiful just the water level is down.


Most visit when you're in Devi's Fall area:
        Just few minutes far there is a cave named Gupteshor cave. From that cave you can see Devi's Fall from inside. It looks so amazing when you are inside of that cave. There are temple of load Shiva,the water passing from there which came from Devi's Fall.   
        



From here, you can go for trekking for Ghandruk, Chiness Ghumba, sikhles etc and those villages, where you can get the cultural taste of village.
there, you will get full of heartist welcomes from the natural heart of real nepalies. so, don't forget to go to those villlages, when you go to Devi's fall.

Fewa lake

Fewa Lake is a lake of Nepal located in the Pokhara Valley. It is the second largest lake in Nepal and lying at an altitude of 784 m (2,572 ft) it covers an area of about 4.43 km2 (1.7 sq mi) with an average depth of about 8.6 m (28 ft) with maximum water depth is 22.8 m (75 ft) when measured with echo-sounder (depth measuring gauge; PLASTIMO ECHOTEST II) on 5 December 2009. Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 46 million cubic meters (37,000 acre feet). Annapurna range himchuli range are the main himalayen range which can we seen from there and the reflection of Mount Machapuchare on its surface the moment when we see that was the heart taking moment. The holy Barahi temple is located on the island which is the middle of lake lake.

Location

 The eastern Pokhara Valley receives irrigation water through a canal running from a reservoir by the Seti River in the north of the city. Fewa Lake is also used for commercial fishing. The tourist area is along the north shore of the lake (Lake Side and Dam Side). It is mainly made up of little shops, little hotels, restaurants and bars. The larger hotels can be found on the southern and south-eastern fringes of the Pokhara city, from where the view of the mountains, mainly Machapuchare, or Fishtail Mountain, is seen best. To the east of the valley are few smaller and few bigger lakes, the largest being Begnas Tal and Rupakot Tal.