Photographs and Information on 19 major treks from Kangchenjunga via Everest to Dhaulagiri

( Note: - see below for trek * difficulty / seriousness rating )

East Nepal : West Nepal : Kathmandu

East Nepal:- ( Kangchenjunga to Rolwaling )

Kangchenjunga : Makalu : Hinku & Hongu : Everest

Gokyo : Arun : Jiri : Numbur : Rolwaling

• Kangchenjunga Region *** ( c30 days, 52 pics on CD, Trek Narrative, Map )

- South side, Yalung Glacier, Oktang ( c5000m )
- Sinian La ( c5000m )
- North side, Kangchenjunga Glacier, Lhonak ( c4900m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Kabru and Ratong on approach to Yalung Glacier

• Kangchenjunga from Oktang

• Jannu ( Kumbacharna ) from Kambachen

• Kangchenjunga from Lhonak

• " Kangchenjunga: a Trekker's Guide "

• Barun Valley & Makalu BC *** ( c34 days, 56 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Arun Valley
- Shipton La ( c4500m ), Barun Valley
- Makalu Base Camp ( c5000m ), Barun Glacier, Advanced BC ( c5200m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Porters fording the Piluwa Khola on route up the Arun Valley

• Tashigaon Village beneath Shipton La

• The Barun Valley

• Pk 6 and Pk 4 in Barun Valley on approach to Shershon

• Makalu from above Shershon

• Baruntse from above Makalu Advanced Base Camp

• Makalu Base Camp Map

• Hinku and Hongu Valleys **** ( c22 days, 81 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

  - Zatrwa La, Hinku Valley
  - Mera La ( 5382m ), Mera Peak ( 6437m )
  - Hongu Panch Pokhari ( c5200m ), Mingbo La ( 5817m )

  Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

  • Pk 43 from Hinku Valley

  
  

  • Mt. Thamserku on ascent to Mera La

  
  

  • High Camp on Mera Peak

  
  

  • Everest on ascent of Mera Peak

  
  

  • Chamlang on descent into Hongu Valley

  
  

  • Hongu South Peak from Hongu Valley

  
  

  • Mingbo La and Ama Dablam

  
  

  • Chonku Chuli ( Pyramid Peak )

  
  

  • Hongu Panch Pokhari from Rock Peak

  
  

  • Hongu Panch Pokhari

  
  

  • Chonku Chuli, Chamlang from Hongu Panch Pokhari

  
  

  • Mingbo La

  
  

  • Camp beneath Mingbo La

  
  

  • Ama Dablam from camp beneath Mingbo La

• Shorong / Hinku - Schneider Map

• Khumbu Himal: Schneider Nepal Maps

• Everest Region **/*** ( c19 days, 85 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Namche Bazaar, Chukhung Valley, Chukhung Ri ( c5600m )
- Kongma La ( 5535m ), Lubuje
- Kallar Pattar ( c5500m )
- Chola La ( 5420m ), Gokyo
- Cho Oyu Base Camp ( c5200m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Kwande Ri from above Namche Bazaar
  

• Kang Taiga on ascent to Thyangboche
  

• Nuptse, Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam from Thyangboche
  

• Nuptse and Lhotse from Imja Khosi Valley
  

• Taboche from Imja Khosi
  

• Sunset on Nuptse - Lhotse Wall
  

• Taboche and Cholatse on route to Everest Base Camp
  

• Taboche and Cholatse from Khumbu Glacier
  

• Pumori from Gorak Shep
  

• Everest and Nuptse from Kallar Pattar
  

• Ama Dablam on ascent to Chola La
  

• Cho Oyu from Gokyo Village
  

• Cho Oyu from Khumbu Panch Pokhari
  

• Cho Oyu from Gokyo Village after snowstorm
  

• Gokyo Lake after snowstorm
  

• Excavating tent in Gokyo Village after snowstorm

• Everest Base Camp Map ( UK , USA )

• Everest Trekking Map - National Geographic

• Khumbu: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Map

• Dudh Kosi - Schneider

• Khumbu Region Map ( UK , USA )

• Khumbu Himal: Schneider Nepal Maps

• Island Peak - Climbing Map ( UK , USA )

• Gokyo Valley ** ( c7 days, 18 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Namche Bazaar to Gokyo, Gokyo Ri ( 5483m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Kyajo Ri on route to Gokyo
  

• Cho Oyu from Gokyo Village
  

• Cho Oyu from Khumbu Panch Pokhari
  

• Cholatse, Taboche and Ngozumpa Glacier from Gokyo Ri
  

• Gokyo Lake after snowstorm

• Arun Valley * ( c14 days, 36 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Lukla to Hille via the Salpa Pass (c4000m )

Photograph ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Suspension Bridge across the Arun River

• Jiri * ( c7 days, 15 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Lukla to Jiri via Tragsindo ( 3071m ), Lamjura ( 3530m ) and Deorali ( 2705m ) Passes

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Junbesi Village on route from Jiri to Namche Bazaar
  

• Train of Porters carrying trade goods

• Khumbu: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Map

• Numbur Region ** ( c18 days, 45 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Likhu Khola Valley, Zurmacher Glacier
- Gyajo La ( 4877m )
- Thare Teng, Bigphero Go Nup Glacier, Nupenobug Khola Valley

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Numbur from Upper Likhu Valley
  

• Numbur on the ascent to Gyajo La
  

• Chugimago from camp at Thare Teng

• Tamba Kosi - Likhu Khola - Schneider Map

• Rolwaling Valley **** ( c17 days, 68 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Beding
- Ramdung High Camp ( c5000m )
- Trashi Labtse ( c5800m ), Pharchoma ( c6100m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Beding Village beneath Gauri Shankar
  

• Chobutse on ascent to Ramdung Go high camp
  

• Ramdung Go
  

• Kang Nachugo from above Tsho Rolpo
  

• Takargo on ascent of Drolamboa Glacier
  

• Parchamo from Trashi Labtse
  

• Tengi Kagi Tau from Parchamo

• Rolwaling Himal: Schneider Nepal Map

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West Nepal:- ( Jugal to Dhaulagiri )

Jugal : Langtang : Helambu : Ganesh : Manaslu : Lamjung

Mardi : Annapurna Circuit : Sanctuary : Dhaulagiri

• Jugal Himal **** ( c12 days, 52 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Tilman's Pass ( c5300m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Camp at Chautara
  

• Langtang Himal from camp on ridge
  

• Dorje Lakpa in the Jugal Himal
  

• Ascent of Lower Balephi Glacier
  

• Ascent of Upper Balephi Glacier
  

• Ascent of Upper Balephi Glacier (b)
  

• Top of Tilman's Pass
  

• Descending cliffs to Glacier Lake
  

• Descent to Glacier Lake
  

• Sunset on Dorje Lakpa
  

• Ganshempo in Langtang Valley from Kyanjin
  

• Langtang Lirung from above Kyanjin

• Langtang Valley **/*** ( c18 days, 40 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Kyanjin Ri
- Yala Peak ( c5500m )
- Gosaikund, Laurebina Pass ( c4500m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Ganshempo in Langtang Valley from Kyanjin
  

• Langtang Lirung from above Kyanjin
  

• On summit arete of Yala Peak
  

• Ganja La and Naya Kanga on return from Yala
  

• Langtang Lirung and Kimshung on ascent to Ganja La
  

• Dom Blanc and Langshisa Ri from Langtang Khola

• " Langtang and Helambu: A Trekkers Guide "

• Langtang Trekking Map ( UK , USA )

• Langtang Trekking Map - National Geographic

• Helambu - Langtang: Schneider Nepal Map

• Helambu Region * ( c16 days, 36 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Jugal Panch Pokhari ( c4000m )
- Bakong Gompa

Photographs: ( Thumbnail Gallery )

• Campsite at Chautara
  

• Langtang Himal from campsite on ridge
  

• Dorje Lakpa in the Jugal Himal
  

• Suspension Bridge across the Indrawati Khola
  

• Bakong Gompa
  

• Tharke Ghyang Village

• Helambu - Langtang: Schneider Nepal Map

• Ganesh Himal * ( c13 days, 22 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Trisuli River to Buri Gandaki and Gorkha via Mangeythanti Bhanjyang ( c3500m )

Photograph ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Trekking Crew and the Ganesh Himal

• Ganesh Himal Map

• Manaslu Circuit *** ( c20 days, 46 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Rupina La ( c4500m )
- Buri Gandaki Valley, " Little Mustang "
- Larkya La ( c5200m )
- Marsayangdi Valley

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• Rupina La on Manaslu Circuit
  

• Baudha Peak from Chhuling Glacier
  

• Thrashing grain at Ngyak Village in the Buri Gandaki Valley
  

• Manaslu on route from Samagaon to Samdu
  

• Pang Puchi on ascent to Larkya La
  

• Peri Himal from camp at Phedi beneath Larkya La

• Manaslu Circuit Map

• Lamjung Himal ** ( c10 days, 21 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Rambrong Danda ( c4000m )

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Lamjung Himal from the Rambrong Danda

• Mardi Himal * ( c13 days, 19 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- "The Other Sanctuary" ( c4500m )

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• Mardi Himal and Macchapucchre from Korchon
  

• Annapurna Himal and Macchapucchre from Phewa Tal

• Annapurna Circuit *** ( c21 days, 34 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Marsayangdi Valley, Manang
- Tharong La ( c5400m )
- Muktinath, Jomson, Kali Gandaki Valley

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• Manaslu Himal from Marsayangdi Valley
  

• Annapurna Himal from Manang Valley
  

• Annapurna III from Manang Valley
  

• Upper Kali Gandaki Valley on descent from Muktinath
  

• Annapurna Himal and Macchapucchre from Phewa Tal

• Annapurna Sanctuary **/*** ( c17 days, 45 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Annapurna Base Camp ( c4000m )
- Rakshi Peak ( c5000m )

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• Annapurna South Peak from Rakshi Peak
  

• Sunset on Macchapucchre ( Fishtail Mountain)
  

• Macchapucchre from Rakshi Peak
  

• Trekking Lodge at Chomrong Village
  

• Annapurna III from Annapurna Sanctuary
  

• Annapurna I from Base Camp in Annapurna Sanctuary

• Dhaulagiri Circuit **** ( c18 days, 44 pics, Trek Narrative, Map )

- Chonbarden Glacier, Dhaulagiri Base Camp ( c5000m )
- French Pass ( 5360m ), Hidden Valley
- Thapa Pass ( 5250m ), Thapa Peak ( c6000m )

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• Kali Gandaki on approach to Beni
  

• Sita Chuchura from Hidden Valley
  

• Gurja Himal from Muri Village
  

• Tukuche Peak from Chonbarden Glacier on approach to Dhaulagiri BC
  

• Chonbarden Glacier from Dhaulagiri Base Camp
  

• Base Camp beneath Little Eiger Face of Dhaulagiri
  

• Dhaulagiri I on ascent to French Pass
  

• Tukuche Peak on ascent to Thapa Peak

• Dhaulagiri Circuit Map

• Nepal Himalaya Map 1: Far West Nepal

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• Nepal Himalaya Map 3: Kanjiroba East, Dolpo & Dhaulagri

• Nepal Himalaya Map 4: Annapurna, Machhapuchhare, Marsyangdi & Muktinath

Kathmandu Valley:

• Kathmandu & Surroundings ( 57 pics on CD Rom)

Photographs ( Thumbnail Gallery ):-

• Durbar Square

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Treks Relative Difficulty / Seriousness Ratings:

a) * ---- Shorter / standard grade treks

b) ** --- Longer / more demanding treks

c) *** -- Long / strenuous / more difficult treks

d) **** - Climbing treks requiring appropriate technical experience and ability