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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.

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.

Manaslu Circuit Trek

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Considered to be the best general trek, The Manaslu Circuit Trek is along the Central Himalayan region of Nepal and is an off-the-beaten-path trail that is popular yet traversed by few. And for its accessibility and pristine beauty, the trek is gaining popularity among frequent as well as novice travelers. Enjoy a 17-day spectacle of cultural and bio-diversity accompanied by a challenging hike through a captivating landscape, colossal gorges, gigantic peaks, and a rattling Budi Gandaki River.

 Kick off the trip with a sightseeing tour of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley. A preparation day, with trekking permit procedures on-going in the background, enjoys exploring the capital city of Nepal. And a road trip to Arughat allows the trekking boots to come into use. Trek to Soti Khola is followed by one to Machha Khola along the raging Budhi Gandaki River. At once a feeling of having teleported to a remote locale sets in with an introduction to the astonishing lifestyle of people depicting a detachment from worldly pleasures.

An excursion past the village of Deng, Samagaon, and Bimthang will unravel the colorful Magar; Tamang and Tibetan influenced culture prevalent in this region. Similarly, the culture and practices along these villages on the trek offer insight into the history of the ethnic communities. And the highlight of this trek will be a visit to the Manaslu Base Camp along with a hike up the highest point of this Manaslu Circuit trek, the Larkya La Pass (5160m). Enjoy the views of Mount Manaslu (8163m) along with a host of other peaks in the region.  The trek finally descends along Tatopani and Syange followed by a drive to Kathmandu concluding the trip. While Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best months to take on the trek.

We would like to welcome you on a journey of a lifetime with the best general trek in Nepal, the Manaslu Circuit Trek. A front runner in Nepali travel and tourism market, Danphe Adventure Treks has been serving travelers from across the globe. We are experts in mountaineering expeditions, adventure tourism, and sports activities.

Tamang Heritage Trail Trek

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Being naturally elegant and culturally rich, Nepal is a trekker’s paradise welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is one of the trekking routes that perfectly blend the intact natural splendor with unexploited cultural beauty. Culture, traditions, costumes of indigenous Tamang community, the architecture of mountain house, the view of majestic peaks, diverse terrain, and vegetation in the Tamang Heritage Trail Trek is set to left anyone spellbound.

This 10 days long trek of Tamang Heritage Trail assures jovial trekking experience to the trekkers. The journey begins with your arrival in Kathmandu followed by a day drive from Kathmandu to Sybrubensi. The trek begins here, as do most of the treks to Langtang. Then, the trekking route traverses through the charming Tamang villages like Gatlang and Tatopani. At Tatopani, a fine natural hot spring bath awaits the travelers. Further on the trip, you reach Nagthali followed by Briddhim. This trek features the extraordinary perspective of Langtang Lirung (7227m), Ganesh Himal (7422m), and Tibetan mountains.

The trekking trail is named after ‘Tamang’ one of the ethnic groups of Nepal of Tibetan origin. Tamangs are famous for their colorful cultural costumes and their houses decorated with wooden carvings. Travelers can also enjoy the hospitality of local home-stays during the trek. They can also go on villages walks to witness the local rituals, costumes, lifestyle, and cultural practices of local residents. The trekkers will come across many Buddhist monasteries, natural hot-springs, waterfall en-route. Tamang Heritage Trail Trek ensures to provide you with all the natural and cultural adventures you have been seeking and memories for the lifetime.

At Danphe Adventure Treks, we bid on fulfilling every need of our clients. We offer the best transportation facilities, communication facilities, and numbers of tour packages to our clients to make their stay in Nepal pleasant. Come and join us in this adventure of exploring the road less traveled and rejoice in the beauty of Tamang Heritage Trail Trek.

Langtang Gosainkunda Trek

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The Langtang Gosainkunda trek combines natural and spiritual diversity of Nepal. Explore the world-famous Langtang valley while visiting the glacial lakes of Gosainkunda region in the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek. The trek cuts through Langtang National Park with beautiful vistas of mountains blanketed by snow and valleys with patches of settlement and sparse vegetation. The feeling of wilderness and solitude sinks in as you head further North onto the Tibetan plateau.

This journey in the land of Himalayas starts in Kathmandu. Then you will visit some UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Kathmandu. With a peek into the Nepalese lifestyle, the trip heads for the Langtang region as the trek starts from Sybrubensi. A few steps into the wild and you get the feel of the remote setting. Mountains appear up north and towering hills form a gorgeous pool of valleys. Passing Lama Hotel, Ghodatabela, and Langtang Village, we reach Kyanjin Gompa. Here, we explore the local monastery and hike to the Tserko Ri (4984m). Retracing our steps, we reach Lama Hotel and head to Thulo Syabru.

Afterward, we head to Gosainkunda passing Shin Gompa on the way. Descending along Ghopte, Chisapani, and Sundarijal, the Langtang Gosainkunda Trek concludes in Kathmandu. The entire trip is made alluring with views of Langtang Lirung (7234m), Langtang Ri (7205m), and Dorje Lakpa (6966m). Moreover, the exploration of Langtang National Park on the trek allows you to relish the abundance of natural beauty and biodiversity in the national park. The Langtang Gosainkunda trek is crowded during August as pilgrims flock the trail to take a holy dip in the sacred waters of Gosainkunda. The best season for trekking in Nepal and this region is during spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November).

Danphe Adventure Treks brings you a unique opportunity to indulge in the spiritual side of Nepal with Langtang Gosainkunda trek in the Langtang region. Our team of professionals with more than 2 decades of experience ensures utmost safety on the trails and enlightens you with all aspects of trekking in Nepal for a wholesome experience.

Gokyo Lake Trek

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Trekking out of the ordinary in the Khumbu region is the Gokyo Lake Trek. This trek, although challenging, leads to some of the highest points of the Khumbu region. And on offer is a visit to the Gokyo lakes, some of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Similarly, the Gokyo lake Trek obviously incorporates climbing the Gokyo Ri (5360m) which offers a majestic panorama of snow-capped Himalayas. Complementing the entire journey; the Sherpa villages guarantee a cultural experience as well.

The trip starts as we catch a plane from Kathmandu to the town of Lukla in the Khumbu Region. As we take on a tourist-packed trail to Phakding; feast on the views of Mount Kusum Khangkaru (6367m) and Thamserku (6608m). Consecutively, a trek to Namche and arrival at this Sherpa town will be an enticing affair across the Dudh Koshi river valley. While at Namche, first-hand view of the Mount Everest (8848m) from Hotel Everest view is mesmerizing. The trail then takes us darting towards the exotic Himalayas as we cross Himalayan settlements at Dhole and Machhermo. This eventually leads to the Ngozumpa Glacier, the largest in Nepal which stretches across a vast landscape.

We head further to Gokyo village which rewards us with great views of glacial lakes, six of them in total, turquoise and serene. The next day we hike up the Gokyo Ri (5360m), a peak by the village, which is at the same altitude as the Everest Base Camp. Although distant, the summit of Gokyo Ri is a viewpoint for some of the highest peaks-mostly 8000’ers namely Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8414m), Makalu (8463m), and Cho Oyu (8188m). We wrap up our trek of the Himalayas and retrace our trail back to Lukla before heading back to Kathmandu. This is a challenging trek, however, you have to go an altitude of 5,360 meters. This is trek is suitable for Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November)

Danphe Adventure Treks is a leading travel and tour operator in Nepal. We are registered to the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and pride ourselves on our team of professionals and the quality of service. We offer adventure, tour, trekking, and expedition packages.

Everest Base Camp Trek

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Break off the shackles of worldly chores and head on an adventurous trip to the foot of the highest mountain on Earth- Mount Everest (8848m). Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the best trekking experiences in the World with a unique Himalayan adventure and captivating vistas of some of the highest peaks on Earth. This trekking experience in Khumbu region embroils crossing beautiful Sherpa settlement of Namche Bazaar and some of the best viewpoints including the Kalapatthar and Hotel Everest View.

The Everest Base Camp trek starts in Lukla, a high altitude transit town in the Solukhumbu region. Taking on the trails traversed by mighty souls who have scaled the Everest, the trek takes to Phakding and then to the famous Sherpa town and Himalayan trade point of Namche Bazaar. The town is a hub for trekkers and mountaineers who diverge onto their destinations spread across the region. Further ahead, this trek introduces a unique Tibetan lifestyle of Himalayan folks while lending a chance to devote to the spiritual side with visits to Tengboche Monastery and more. From Tengboche, the trek ascends through Dughla and Lobuche to reach Gorakshep.

An excursion of the Dudh Koshi valley in the Khumbu region is second only to the hike up top Kalapatthar which lends unparalleled views of Mount Lhotse (8414m), Cho Oyu (8188m), Pumori (7165m), Ama Dablam (6856m) and Thamserku (6608m). Then, the ultimate reward of standing tall at the base of Mount Everest is a moment worth all this effort. Majestic snow-covered peaks surround us in all directions as the isolated confines of the Himalayas are a load to the senses. The best months to take up this trek are March-May (Spring) and September-November (Autumn).

Danphe Adventure Treks brings you the world-famous Everest Basecamp trek that takes you on a worthwhile adventure into the Khumbu region of Nepal. We offer a host of trips and adventure packages around the country. We also assure you of quality service as our expert team will look after your safety while introducing you to the wonders of Nepal.

Annapurna Circuit Trek

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Annapurna Circuit Trek is a highly praised and spectacular trek in Nepal that takes you around the Annapurna massif. The trekking trail passes through the subtropical forests, ethnic villages, and allows you to explore the natural and cultural highlights of the Annapurna realm. The Annapurna Circuit Trek circumnavigates the Annapurna Conservation Area and entertains the travelers with the Tibetan-Buddhist culture in villages of Manang and Pisang to lead to the Thorang La Pass (5416m), one of the highest passes in the world.

The 20-day adventure begins with your arrival at Kathmandu. Short stay in Kathmandu will give you the opportunity to witness the historic and cultural places. From Kathmandu, you drive to Bhulbhule via Besisahar and start trekking. Afterward,the trail takes you through the lush vegetation and challenging gorges formed by Marsayangdi River. While ascending to the northernmost parts of the Annapurna region, the trek also traverses along the fine villages inhabited by the ethnic groups such as Gurung and Magar. Passing through the rhododendron and bamboo forests you can see wildlife like Danphe, Langur monkeys, and jackals. Meandering along the ascending paths, the travelers go past Chame, Pisang, and Manang witnessing some of the grandest display of culture in the lifestyle and monasteries. The latter part of the trek takes you to the mighty Thorang La Pass (5,416 m).

After crossing the pass, you head down Muktinath, a holy destination for Hindus and Buddhists. You then enter the Kali Gandaki valley and pass through the deepest gorge in the world. Before ending your journey at Nayapul, you hike to Poon Hill and enjoy the mesmerizing sunrise along with the panoramic views of the snow capped mountains. The best seasons for this trip are autumn (September – November) and spring (March-May) as the weather is clear and the temperature is moderate.

Danphe Adventure Treks is a pioneer of tours, treks, and mountain expeditions in Nepal. We have expert guides who are fluent in English and will provide you with a detailed orientation throughout the trip. You will be accommodated in the finest teahouses with highly trained staff assisting you in any time of need.

Annapurna Basecamp Short Trek

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The Annapurna Basecamp short Trek is very good though who want to experience the mountains in short period. This is completely a unique trekking package to choose for a short holiday in Nepal. Exploring the Annapurna conservation area, the trek takes you to Chumrong (ethnic village), which is located on the foothills of Annapurna massif. This trek will take you to the foot of Mt. Annapurna (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Annapurna South (7200m) and more other small peak.

This(Annapurna Basecamp short Trek) 11-day journey starts with a sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley and its UNESCO listed World Heritage sites. Then the trip heads out of Kathmandu to the tourist town of Pokhara. The famous city, with natural surroundings of the lake will be your host for a day before the trek begins. With a number of jump points, we take the most popular i.e. Nayapul then short off drive to Siwai and start the epic journey. A beautiful landscape unravels its serene beauty with tributaries all the way from the Himalayas cutting through the area. Hiking along beautiful ridges and thick forests will be a good combination. Along the trail you will pass numerous beautiful Gurung settlements of Chhomrong. In same time the beautiful Annapurna glaciers on the side of Annapurna Base Camp; walking on hidden valley makes more adventure for the lifetime trekking in Nepal.

The Annapurna Basecamp Trek is considered moderate in difficulty, suitable for both novice and experienced trekkers. it requires a good level of fitness and acclimatization to the high altitude. However, the scese of achievement and the awe-inspiring natural beauty make every step worthwhile.

The best season to take on any trek in Nepal during March to May and September to November, but if you want a trekking in quite, other time will be best. Spring and autumn seasons are best for clear views, blooming flowers, and easy trekking experience.