H Bul Bul Bird

A birdwatching trip was organized by Nature-treks.com/ Himalaya on February 12, 2010 for two Scottish enthusiasts. The birding trip, from Godavari up to the half of Phulchowki hill, lasted for about 6 hours. During the trip, around 51 species of birds were identified including some rare and endangered ones in addition to common species of birds. Grey-sided Laughing Thrush, Fulvous-breasted Woodpecker, Red-billed Leothrix, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Yuhina Yuhina flavicollis etc. were some of the names of the birds that were sighted during the trip. The birdwatchers said that the trip added new species of birds to their existing birds list.

Phulchowki hill rises from Godavari garden and reaches the height of 2760m. It is the highest valley rim and a large number of different types of birds are found here. The forest is home to around 300 species of birds including some endangered, rare and vagrant ones.

Bird watching Godawari Jungle

Ghorepani Trek

Winter months from December to February is considered to be a good time for low altitude treks as the season offers great mountain views and because less people trek during this time, the trekking routes are not crowded. Nature-treks.com offers the amazing 12 days trip to Ghorepani which includes a visit to Poon Hill (famous mountain for sunrise views), the sacred Machhapuchhare mountain (Fish Tail), Mt. Dhaulagiri I and Annapurna I (both over 8000 m) in addition to experiencing the unique local culture of the area. The Ghorepani adventure, from the Annapurna foothills to the top of the Poon Hill, is one of the most pleasant trekking experiences that offer spectacular mountain scenery, charming settlements of Gurungs etc. The trek duration is 8 days and the trek area is the Annapurna Conservation Area.

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Trek to Ghorepani

Everest Base Camp

Nature-treks.com organized the Gokyo Valley and Everest Base Camp Adventure, the ultimate adventure in Nepal, from November 3 to 19, 2009 for a group of 6 English people. The main highlights of this ultimate adventure trip were: the visit to the base camp of the highest mountain on Earth, four peaks over eight thousand meters (Everest, Cho Oyo, Lhotse and Makalu), Gokyo Ri: the amazing view point of Gokyo valley, the high pass Chola, Kalapathar (5545m), Khumbu Icefall, the most spectacular mountain of this area: Ama Dablam along with views of other Himalayan ranges and the age-old monasteries of Thyangboche and Khumjung.

Gokyo Valley

The 21 days trip started with a sightseeing tour and hikes before the trekkers flew to Lukla. The scenic flight was followed by an easy hike to Phakdingma (2600 m). After entering the Sagarmatha national park at Monjo, the steep ascent lead to the famous Namche Bazaar. En route, the trekkers enjoyed the sights and sounds of birds like White-browed Fulveta and the Black-faced Laughing thrushes. A day at Namche Bazaar was followed by a steep ascent to Shyangboche that lead to Dole (4100 m). After spending a day each in Machhermo (4400 m), Gokyo (4790 m), Gokyo Ri (5360 m), Thangna (4680 m), Jongla (4800 m) and Labuche (4900m), they reached Gorakshep and continued on to the Everest Base Camp (5200 m). The trekkers returned to Gorakshep to spend the night. An early morning hike up to Kalapathar (5545 m) on the 14th day ensured amazing sunrise views. Kalapathar is the southern ridge of Mt. Pumori (7200m) and the view of Mount Everest is closest from Kalapathar which is very awe-inspiring. The trekkers then retraced their steps via Dugla to Dingboche (4400 m). Trekking to Chhukung valley was the plan for the next day that brought the trekkers closer to Imja Tse, a popular trekking peak. The trekkers reached Pangboche and Thyangboche on the 16th day and returned to Namche Bazaar where they spent the night in a lodge. The adventurous and remarkable trek came to an end with a trek to Lukla and then a flight back to Kathmandu. The trekkers enjoyed a free day in Kathmandu before flying off to London. This was undoubtedly the experience of a life time!

Trekking in Everest

This 21 days trip to the Everest Base Camp includes 16 days of trekking with a moderate to strenuous grade. The highest point is the Kalapathar (5545 m). The trek starts from and ends at Lukla. Some of the fauna that can be sighted on this trip are: Himalayan Thar, Blue Sheep, Musk Deer, Himalayan Mouse Hare (Pica), the very rare and elusive Snow Leopard, Red Panda and Himalayan Black Bears. Himalayan Monal or Danphe the national bird of Nepal, flocks of Grandala, Yellow-billed & Red-billed Choughs, Alpine & Robin Accentors, Tibetan Snow Cock, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, Laughing Thrushes and many more species of birds can also be seen on this trip.

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Nature-treks.com/ Himalayas welcomes you to participate in the amazing Mt. Everest Base Camp trek which takes you through the colorful and interesting Sherpa community to the world’s highest peak. Mt. Everest, 8,848 meters, is the mighty and awe-inspiring highest peak of the world.

The best season for this trek is from March-June and October-December. Nature-treks.com’s amazing trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp offers the trekkers the best this area has to offer and provides a truly incredible insight into this magnificent region and its fascinating people.

Along the trekking route, you will also get to see mountain goats such as Himalayan Thahr and Blue Sheep, endangered Musk Deer, the rare Snow Leopards and Red Panda in addition to the national bird of Nepal (Danphe) and the different species of the national flower of Nepal (the Rhododendrons). One of the major highlights of this trek is the monasteries that are more than 500 years old.

This is a moderate to strenuous trek from 2,805m (9,200ft) to (5,364m/17,600ft) with the optional day hikes up to 5545m (18,200ft). Accommodation will be in comfortable lodges run by Sherpa families.

We offer a 14-day standard package. However, we can also custom design the trip according to your requirements.

Please log on to: http://www.nature-treks.com/everest-base-camp.php for details about the trek.

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Nature-treks.com

Phone: +977-1-4701067, 4701295

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