Hiking
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Manang – Nar Phu (Phoo) Valley & Kangla Pass | Nepal
Manang, the land beyond mountains. It is one of the favourite trekking destinations in Nepal for both domestic and international travellers. It is also renowned as the land beyond mountains after its neighbouring district Mustang, Nepal. The majestic wide verdant fields, valley, waterfalls, beautiful crests, people, culture and etiquette is more than enough to dazzle anyone trekking in Nepal. Whenever one ponders about Manang, waterfalls, apple farms, outspread colourful fields with a parched hill that took over centuries to form comes to one mind. It is definitely a hidden gem behind the mountains. The trek starts from Besisahar (760 mt), Lamjung which is a subtropical zone (below 1,200 mt) then…
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DOLPO SHEY PHOKSUNDO – Lake beneath Kanjiralwa |Trekking in Nepal
Dolpo Shey Phoksundo or in the more typical term ‘Phoksumdo’ is a majestic lake beneath Kanjiralwa Himalayan. The whole region of Dolpa is filled with magical landscapes and scattered pieces of beautiful lands, people and elements (Mountains, Lakes, Hills) are enough to astonish any visitor who embarks on a journey to this mystical land. This specific region lies in the Western part of Nepal. Dolpa and Phoksumdo (yep, not a spelling mistake) were always on our bucket list. We finally did the Dolpo Trek in the year 2018. The 12-day trip consisted of crazy road trips at the beginning, trekking through vastly different landscapes and flight back home which offered…
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A new Route to Gosaikunda, My Long and Unplanned Journey, 17.5 hrs trek in a Single Day!
It was mid-autumn, 10th of September 2019 last year. My friend Wangyal Lama made an instant plan to trek at Gosainkunda. Our plan was to go only up to Thadepati located at an altitude of 3400m. We were both in our village in Nuwakot. But suddenly we decided to do an unplanned trek all the way upto Gosainkunda. I have been to Gosainkunda during the rainy season at Janai Purnima in 2017 but I decided to go again as I wanted to see what the scenic beauty was like during autumn. We started our trip to Gosainkunda on 11th of September. We packed some boiled potatoes, biscuits, noodles, and water and stayed at…
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Gosaikunda in Deep Winter, A Trip that tested my limit
Our trip to Gosaikunda was as much adventurous as it was religious. We chose Gosaikunda as it was the nearest destination from Kathmandu but also well known for the beautiful Langtang mountain ranges and of course the frozen lake – Gosaikunda. There’s a saying “If we spend enough time dreaming, the dream might eventually become real”. I had been wishing to go to Gosaikunda for a long time and it was coming true. We were planning to start our trek on the first week of March amidst the global pandemic – COVID19. Just two weeks ago, two trekkers had lost their lives in an accident on their way back from Gosainkunda.…
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ढोरपाटन सेरोफेरो; हामी रहरले घुमन्ते, ढोरबासी करले!
२०७४ साल भर्खरै मात्र सुरु भएको थियो, म पनी रारा ताल घुमघाम पछि घर पुगेको थिए केहि दिन बिदा मनाउने साथै बिश्राम लिने चक्करमा। अझै सम्म प्रस्ट याद छ मेरो आँखा घरको भित्ते पात्रो मा पुग्छ, पात्रो देख्न साथ् उही त होनी नेपाली को पारा बिदा कहिले कहिले छ, दशैं तिहारको बिदा अनि तिथि मिति हेरे । तर त्यति मात्रै के हेरेको थिए पात्रोको एउटा तस्बिर [Dhorpaatan] ले निकै मन छोयो । ताजै थिए मेरा कर्णाली बुलुजहरु, जुम्लाको रातो चामलको स्वाद अनि रारा राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्जले गरेको स्वागत पनि। त्यति नै बेला मैले मनमनै योजना बनाए, यसपाली छोरो आफ्नै गृह जिल्लाको सुदुर भेग ढोरपाटनको यात्रा गर्नेछ। त्यसपछि केहि दिन बिताएर म फेरी…
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Langtang National Park
The Langtang National Park is the third biggest national park of Nepal. Established in 1976, the protected area covers an area of 1,710 km2 (660 sq mi) of Nuwakot, Rasuwa and Sidhupalchowk districts of the central Himalayan region encompassing 26 Village Development Committees. Sacred lake of Gosainkunda is one of the key trekking destinations of the National Park. The summit of Mount Langtang Lirung , 7245 meters is the highest point of this region. The northern and eastern border of the national park coincides with China. The western boundary follows the rivers Bhote Kosi and Trisuli. The southern border lies 32 km (20 mi) north of the Kathmandu Valley. Most people living here are Tamang and Sherpa. About the way of life, “Syabru Songs” and performing a few ceremonies…
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“Maathi maathi Sailungey maa”…A land of 100 hilllocks [Saya Thumkaa] – Sailung
Exactly a year ago, my article, Trip to Kalinchowk, was published on ghumante. The trip to Shailung was already planned at that time because, after Kalinchowk, Shailung was our preferred destination in Dolakha for winter and snow. According to the plan, four of us, collegemates of Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel geared up for the trip, right after the awaited snowfall of this winter. FIRST DAY: We met up at 28 Kilo, Dhulikhel at 6 a.m. After breakfast, we caught a bus to Mudhe at 7. Because we didn’t book our tickets, we didn’t get any seats. Most probably because of the crowds of people flocking to Kalinchowk (major destination for snow fun these days). Anyways,…
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A quick escape into wilderness; Bethanchowk, Narayanthan Hike
Introduction: Bethanchwok, located on the southern hills of Kavrepalanchwok, is believed to be the highest peak of the Mahabharat Range. Located at an altitude of 3000m from the sea level, it boasts different views of the hills and Himalayan ranges. Some places of Makwanpur and Janakpur can also be seen from Bethanchowk. Hilltops in Nepal are one of the best place for sightseeing in Nepal many offering views of Tibetan peaks on the North and Indian plains in the south. Bethanhowk is one of them. Actually, this whole mountain is called Bethanchowk Narayanthan, named after the small temple, Narayanthan, enshrined at the hilltop. Narayanthan is crowded with devotees during the…
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In the lap of nature; Godawari
Eyes that my lens seek for the beauty. The beauty it wants to observe from outer world. I can connect my eyes with the beauty of nature by seeking and travelling to the place that my heart whispers. Godawari ,a fine place to be. The greatness of the nature is widely present there. I took my equipment and headed off to Godawari. Godawari has always been a good choice for many people. A short distance from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. I caught a bus from Ratnapark. After a cup of tea and some light breakfast at Lagenkhel, I headed to Godawari. After an hours ride from Lagankhel, I reached my destination. As the weather…
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राजधानीदेखि रारासम्म
काठमाण्डौ विश्वविद्यालयको (Computer Science) तेस्रोवर्ष को स्नातक तहको सेमेस्टर बिदामा हामी २५ जनाको टोलिले यसपाली नेपालको मध्यपश्चिममा अवस्थित राराताल को भ्रमण गर्ने निधो गर्यौ। बसन्त ऋतुको आगमनले होला वातावरणले पनि निकै साथ दिएको महसुस हामीले गरेका थियौ। करीब हप्तादिन भ्रमणको घुम्ने योजनार तालिका तय गरेपछि हामी बैशाख ५ मा राजधानीबाट,मुगुको (हुटु) मा पर्ने राराताल को लागि अगाडी बढ्छौ। कसरी र कहाँ बाट जान सकिन्छ त रारा ताल ? सामान्य जसो राराको लागि नेपालगंज बाट ताल्चा (मुगु) को हवाईयात्रा नै प्रचलित एवं सजिलो मार्ग हो । ताल्चा बाट ३-४ घण्टा को पैदलयात्रापछि तालमा पुगिन्छ। तर हामी स्थल मार्गबाट जाने भएकाले, रिजर्भ गाडी लिएर गएका थियौँ । पछिल्लो समय हवाईमार्ग भन्दा बढी बस,बाईक,निजि सवारीबाट…
