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Tent Camp at Champadevi

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Hattiban, nestled in the embrace of the Himalayas, emerges as the quintessential camping destination. It beckons adventurers and nature lovers with its proximity to the Kathmandu Valley and the verdant beauty of its pine-laden forest. For the avid hiker, the ascent to Champadevi Hill adds an extra layer of grandeur to this already enchanting spot, where the mountains and the Kathmandu Valley reveal their majesty. And let’s not forget, the camping experience itself in Hattiban is a delightful affair.

Hattiban’s charm lies in its perfect balance of accessibility and natural splendor. Situated just a 10km throw away from the bustling Kathmandu Valley. Camping at Hattiban offers a quick escape into the serene wilderness. The lush pine forest that envelops the area welcomes you with its cool shade and the whispering breeze. For those who are seeking for hiking, the hike up Champadevi Hill is an exhilarating adventure. As you make your way up the winding trails, each step brings you closer to beautiful himalayan range and the beauty of Kathmandu Valley. The gentle rustling of leaves in the breeze, the melody of birdsong, and the tranquility of the forest create a soothing atmosphere. As you gather around the campfire, sharing stories and laughter with fellow campers, the magic of Hattiban comes alive.

In summary, Hattiban stands as the ideal camping destination, where the convenience of its location near the Kathmandu Valley meets the lush tranquility of its pine forest. The hike to Champadevi Hill adds an extra layer of adventure, and the camping experience itself is a testament to the beauty of the great outdoors. It’s a place where the grandeur of nature and the warmth of human companionship combine to create lasting memories and a profound sense of wonder.

Trishuli River Rafting

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Rafting on the Trishuli River is an exhilarating and unforgettable adventure in Nepal. This river, known for its stunning beauty and exciting rapids, attracts both beginners and experienced rafters seeking an adrenaline rush.

The journey starts at the Trishuli River’s banks, where you’ll meet your expert guides and fellow adventurers. After a safety briefing and getting equipped with life jackets and paddles, you’ll hop onto the rafts and set off on your thrilling ride.

As you paddle downstream, you’ll encounter a mix of Class II to Class IV rapids, providing an exciting challenge for all levels of rafters. The rapids create a burst of excitement and a sense of camaraderie among the team as you navigate through the swirling waters.

Besides the heart-pounding action, the Trishuli River offers picturesque landscapes with lush greenery, terraced fields, and charming villages along the banks. There are moments of calm between rapids, allowing you to soak in the tranquil beauty of Nepal’s countryside.

During the breaks, you can take a dip in the river, play games with your fellow rafters, or simply relax and absorb the natural surroundings. Multi-day rafting expeditions are also available, giving you the chance to camp under the stars and indulge in the magic of the outdoors.

The Trishuli River is easily accessible from Kathmandu, making it a convenient option for a day trip or a weekend adventure. The local guides are experienced and well-versed in the river’s nuances, ensuring your safety while offering an enjoyable and educational experience.

In conclusion, rafting on the Trishuli River is an adrenaline-pumping adventure that allows you to immerse yourself in Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes and revel in the thrill of conquering rapids with a fantastic group of like-minded adventurers. So, get ready to paddle, laugh, and create cherished memories on this unforgettable river journey.

Lobuche Peak Climbing

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Although a challenging climb, Lobuche Peak Climbing is favored as a favorite climbing venture by most climbers. Beginning the trip with endearing treks through Sherpa villages and Sagarmatha National Park, the journey culminates at the summit of the Lobuche Peak (6119m). The summit has a panoramic view of Everest (8,848 m), Lhotse (8,414 m), Ama Dablam (6,856 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Cholatse (6,335 m), and Pumo Ri (7,165 m). The trek prior to the climb also takes you along the classic Everest Base Camp Trek revealing a number of cultural attractions as well.

This 20-day climbing journey begins at Kathmandu. In Kathmandu, you will visit some UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and prepare for the trek. You will take a flight to Tenzing-Hilary Airstrip in Lukla and begin trekking.  The trek passes through popular Sherpa villages namely Namche Bazaar, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep en route to Everest Base Camp. Walk along with other climbers and trekkers, and locals, and yaks on the trek. A short hike from Gorakshep will take you to Kalapatthar that offers the up-close sight of the Everest summit.

Afterward, you’ll descend back to Lobuche village and take a detour east of the village to arrive at Lobuche High Camp (5,400m) located at the southwest ridge of the peak. The final climb accounts for a sharp ascent with an exposed ridge that poses difficulty. You will use fixed rope and climb up with the help of ice-axe and crampons. Once at the summit, you’ll be welcomed with the beautiful sight of the Everest Mountain Range. Afterward, you’ll descend to Pangboche village and trek back to Lukla via Namche. Compared to most other small-peaks, Lobuche requires some climbing and technical knowledge. Lobuche East remains accessible during two different seasons, spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov).

Danphe Adventure Treks specializes travel and tour around Nepal. You can join our fixed group or indulge in a private trip at a reasonable cost. Our Sherpa leaders are experienced and have led a countless number of trips to Lobuche Peak. They will accompany and support you every step of the way.

Mera Peak Climbing

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The highest trekking peak in Nepal, Mera Peak (6,476m) is a great option for climbing amongst many trekkable peaks in Nepal. The trail on the Mera Peak Climbing goes through lush forests, glaciers, breathtaking passes, small Sherpa villages, and Buddhist stupas sprinkled throughout. It is one of the best adventures you can have in the Himalayan Region. Indulge in an exciting trek through the pristine Makalu Barun National Park while enjoying the wonderful vistas of the Himalayas.

The 19-day Mera Peak Climbing trip begins upon your arrival at Kathmandu. You will do a tour of the city for a day and visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath. The next day, you will embark on a short flight to Lukla. The trek begins at Lukla and gradually advances through the eastern section of Khumbu valley towards Barun Region. You will pass through numerous Sherpa villages namely Chutang, Kothe, and Thangnak en route to Khare.

You will travel through a pristine Makalu Barun National Park, the eastern extension of Sagarmatha National Park. It is also a home to Red Panda and numerous other exotic and rare wildlife. From Khare, you will make your way towards Mera Peak Base Camp. It’s a continuous ascent through the snow moraines, crevasses, and ice-path to the top. You will use ice-axe, crampon, and fixed ropes to summit the peak. Once at the summit, you will be welcomed with a majestic panorama of the Barun valley and the mesmerizing sights of Everest (8,848m), Cho Oyu (8,188m), Lhotse (8,414m), Makalu (8,463m), and Kanchenjunga (8,586m) among other peaks. From here, you will descend through Khare, Kothe, Zatrwa La Pass (4610m), and Chutang to Lukla. The trip concedes upon your return to Kathmandu. Mera Peak remains mostly accessible during spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov) seasons.

Danphe Adventure Treks specializes in peak climbing and expeditions throughout Nepal. You can join our fixed groups or take up an entirely private trip at a reasonable cost. Our Sherpa leaders have years of experience and have led countless number of successful trips to Mera Peak.

Island Peak Climbing

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Climbing Island Peak accounts for a unique adventure in the eastern Himalayas of Nepal. Island Peak Climbing is one of best experiences of trekking in the Himalayan Region of Nepal. One can relish views of magnificent mountains from various points en route and pass through culturally rich Sherpa villages. On top of Island Peak, a 360o view of the entire valley awaits you along with some of the towering peaks of Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,414m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), and Makalu (8,463m).

The 20-day Island Peak Climbing begins upon your arrival in Kathmandu City. You will do a full-day sightseeing tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu namely Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath. The next day, you will take a short flight to the small Himalayan village of Lukla. The trek begins at Lukla and gradually advances up north through the scenic Sherpa villages of Phakding, Namche, Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche, and Gorakshep. You will head up to Everest Base Camp from Lobuche passing Gorakshep on the way. You return to Gorakshep and start an early morning hike to Kalapatthar (5,545m) the next morning. The summit offers glorious views of the mesmerizing Himalayan ranges including the Mt. Everest (8848m) itself.

Thereon, you descend to Chhukung village via Dingboche and head to the Island Peak Base Camp. The entire climbing may last around 12 hours. Once at the summit, enjoy the view of the entire valley and that of towering peaks like Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,414m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), and Makalu (8,475m). Afterward, you will descend to Dingboche village and prepare to trek downhill to reach Lukla via Namche Bazaar. The trip comes to an end with your return from Lukla to Kathmandu. You can climb Island Peak during two different seasons namely spring (Mar-Jun) or autumn (Sep-Nov) season. These seasons guarantee best weather and accessibility.

Danphe Adventure Treks has been specializing in peak climbing around Nepal for many years. You can join our fixed groups or undertake an entirely private trip at a reasonable cost. Our all-inclusive package covers transportation inside the country, experienced guides, permits, and logistics.

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour

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Enjoy trekking to the foothills of the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8,848m), and fly back to Kathmandu on a Helicopter. The Everest Base Camp Trek and Helicopter Tour begins gradually advances through the ethnically rich Sherpa villages en route to Kalapatthar. On the trip, the views of Everest (8,848m) Lhotse (8,414m), Nuptse (7,861m), Pumo Ri (7,165m) will continually keep you company. This trek suits anyone with limited time on hand who still wishes to trek to Everest Base Camp and also enjoy the aerial tour of the entire Everest region.

The 11-day adventurous trip begins upon your arrival in Kathmandu. After initial preparation, you will take a flight northeast of Kathmandu to Lukla. Lukla serves as the gateway to the Everest region. You will begin trekking at Lukla and gradually advance along the Dudh Koshi Valley. Sagarmatha National Park covers almost the entire trail. You will enter the park at Monjo and trek along the alpine forests to reach Namche Bazaar. Namche is the largest Sherpa village in the entire region. You will trek through Tengboche, Dingboche, Lobuche and Gorakshep en route to Everest Base Camp.

The campsite lies close to Khumbu Glacier from where Everest climbers begin their ascent of the peak. To catch the pristine sight of Mount Everest (8848m), you will have to hike all the way to Kalapatthar. From Kalapatthar (5,545m), you will take a helicopter back to Kathmandu. Along the way, you can enjoy the aerial view of the entire Everest region, including Sagarmatha National Park, Dudh Koshi Valley, Khumbu Glacier, and some of the greatest Himalayan Peaks. Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp Trek remains mostly accessible during spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov) seasons.

Danphe Adventure Treks has been specializing in unique treks around Nepal for many years. We cater to all kinds of trekkers. You can either take a private tour or choose to join our fixed groups at a reasonable rate. Our all-inclusive trek package covers transportation inside the country, three meals a day, an experienced guide, permits, and hotels.

Everest Helicopter Tour

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Everest Helicopter Tour is tailored to offer the best aerial view of the Everest Region which includes the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest (8,848m). The tour unfolds various landscape, culture, and ecosystem en route to the Everest Base Camp with a breakfast break at Syangboche. Both the Everest Base Camp and Syangboche offer amazing view of the Himalayas. You will get to Everest Base Camp and back in a matter of few hours while enjoying the entire aspects of trekking in the Everest region.

The Everest Helicopter Tour begins at the historical city of Kathmandu. The tour begins early next morning with a short ride to Tribhuvan International Airport. You will begin your helicopter ride from there along with your colleagues and guide. You will briefly land at Lukla to refuel your ride before flying higher towards the Himalaya. The journey from here until will gradually advance above the Everest Region. You will fly above Namche Bazaar and head east towards Gokyo Lakes and Ngozumpa Glacier before heading straight to Everest Base Camp.

You will fly close to the campsite and Khumbu Glacier before landing at the Everest Base Camp. Here, you can enjoy the local weather, take photos, and relish the beautiful sights of the Everest, Lhotse (8,414m), Nuptse (7,861m), Pumo Ri (7,165m), and Khumbu Icefalls. Next, you will fly down to Syangboche village for breakfast. At Syangboche, you can enjoy local breakfast while overlooking the majestic mountains of, yet again, Mount Everest (8,848m), Lhotse (8,414m), Ama Dablam (6,856m), Thamserku (6,608 m), and Nuptse (7,861m). Helicopter Tour to Everest Base Camp remains accessible throughout the year but does require good weather.

Danphe Adventure Treks specializes in tailored tour and trek around Nepal. We cater to all kinds of tourists. You can choose to join our fixed groups at reasonable rates or embark on an entirely private tour. We want to provide with the best experience on this tour.

Tibet Tour

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Lying on the other side of the high Himalaya on the Tibetan plateau, Tibet is a land of spirituality, history, and mystery. A brief Tibet Tour takes you in an exciting journey into the ‘Forbidden City’ amidst the centuries-old monuments. With an average altitude of over 4000m, Tibet is called the roof of the world. Tibet Tour covers the culturally adorned sites with Buddhist influence including numerous monasteries, palaces, and other monuments.

The 6-day tour begins at Kathmandu upon your arrival. The first leg of the tour takes you on a cultural journey of the historical Kathmandu city. You’ll get to witness the pristine UNESCO World Heritage Sites around Kathmandu. You’ll obtain your VISA and the flight to Lhasa from Kathmandu. The 1.25hr trans-Himalayan flight goes over the Himalayas to Lhasa. Entering Lhasa was prohibited for the foreigners for ages. Heinrich Harrer was the first European to extensively travel Tibet and write a travelogue on his journey.

Lhasa is a pot of historical and cultural gem. You’ll get to witness major religious and cultural landmarks including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, Barkhor Market, Sera Monastery and few other major cultural sites. Potala Palace, the winter residence of Dalai Lama, is a remarkable architectural building and a UNESCO world heritage site. Similarly, Norbulingka, the summer residence of Dalai Lama, and numerous other monasteries offer insight into Tibetan Buddhism You’ll also get to observe the greater culture, lifestyle, tradition, and ethnic cuisines of the Tibetans along with great hospitality. The 6-day Lhasa Tour is facilitated by private vehicles, expert local guides, and convenient hotels. The Tibet Tour can be undertaken from March until November. Traversing during winter can be difficult due to harsh weather conditions.

Wee, at Danphe Adventure Treks, specialize in trips around Nepal. Tibet and Bhutan are also other countries where we have expanded our operation grounds too. During the Tibet Lhasa Tour, we offer you the opportunity to explore Tibet and its remarkable exhibition of Buddhism. With experienced guides, comfortable accommodation, and pleasant transportation, the Tibet Tour is a trip beyond the Himalayas.

Bhutan Cultural Tour

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A small Himalayan nation, Bhutan is flanked between the Asian giants India and China. Bhutan is famous to the outer world for its immense Buddhist culture and a primitive lifestyle that is perfectly nestled in the growing urbanization. The Bhutan Cultural Tour in this culturally diverse nation will acquaint you with the ascetic lifestyle of the monks, greenery as far as the eye can see, and an amazing feeling of freshness and clarity.

Bhutan Cultural Tour commences from your arrival in Kathmandu and later getting on the flight and heading to Bhutan. As you arrive at Paro Airport, you’ll feel an amazing blast of fresh air and greenery. Head to the capital of Thimpu and marvel at the delightful sites in this city. Here, you’ll find a delicate balance between urbanization and culture. Thimpu consists of numerous landmarks like the Tashichho Dzong, Changangkha Lhakhang, and the Buddha Dordenma statue. These monuments provide the travelers with a brief insight into life in current Bhutan and the thousands of years of history it carries with it. Take some time to try delicious cuisine as well. A scenic drive through the Punakha valley along with dazzling scenery of Mt. Jomolhari (7326m) takes us to Trongsa. In Trongsa, we visit the Thrupang palace which stands out amidst the greenery.

Learn more about it as you interact with the locals here and don’t forget to take pictures! From Throngs, the scenic drive goes through the Kiki la pass and Yotong La pass until we arrive at Bumthang. This culturally rich town is basically a goldmine as it boasts many beautiful sights. Explore sights like the Jambey Lhakhang and Kurje Lhakhang and find meaning about Buddhism. A short drive takes us to Punakha and after spending a night there, we depart from Bhutan and head to Kathmandu where the trip shall ultimately end.

We, at Danphe Adventure Treks, value the needs and demands of our clients more than anything else. We have years of experience so, you can rely on us as we provide quality service at affordable prices. With plenty of trip packages and customizations, we allow you to fully experience Bhutan.

Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

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Lying on the foothills of Mahabharata and Siwalik Hills of Central Nepal, Chitwan Jungle Safari explores the Chitwan National Park which is home to a rich tropical evergreen forest, exotic wildlife, and numerous tourist destinations. Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour takes you into the adventurous journey through the wilderness of Southern Nepal. The oldest inhabitants of the area, comprising of Tharu, Majhi, and Darai, own a unique tradition, culture, and lifestyle which are also ripe for exploration on the tour.

The 2N/3D tour takes you on an adventurous Jungle Safari into the lush tropical forests of Chitwan National Park. Established in 1973, it was granted the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. You’ll embark on a road journey 148km south of Kathmandu to Chitwan district. You’ll drive through the Prithvi Highway overlooking the lush forested hills and massive Trishuli River towards Chitwan valley via Hetauda. Once at Chitwan, you can check-in into your hotel at Sauraha, which lies inside Chitwan National Park. In the evening, you can take a soothing stroll around Sauraha. The next day follows a scenic Jungle Safari into the forested area of the National Park. You’ll embark on an elephant safari, or jeep safari and take a tour of the forest. Afterward, you’ll visit the nearby Crocodile breeding center and Elephant Breeding center.

In the evening, you can choose to visit the nearby Tharu village or take a stroll beside the Rapti River. The oldest national park of Nepal, it is home to the endangered species of Royal Bengal Tiger and One-Horned Rhino. If you’re lucky, you can spot the majestic Royal Bengal Tiger during the Jungle Safari. The tour concedes at Kathmandu upon your returns from Chitwan. You can undertake the Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour throughout the year; however, spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov) seasons guarantee best weather and accessibility.

Danphe Adventure Treks and its members are driven to facilitate our clients with the finest services. The mode of transportation and accommodation are also great including the trip guides. We also offer discounts on various trips throughout the year and also entertain the possibility of customization.

NOTE: If you want 3 Nights 4 Days Tour, you can 1 day extra for full day Jeep Safari