The name Kangchenjunga is derived from Sanskrit. ‘Kanchana’ meaning gold and Ganga is the river that flows in the region. The adherents of the region consider the mountain sacred.

The Kangchenjunga region is home to many globally significant plants such as rhododendrons and orchid and many endangered animals such as snow leopard, Asiatic black bear, red panda, Himalayan musk deer and many more.

Great ridges running roughly due east to west and north to south, forming a giant X, buttress the huge massif of Kangchenjunga.

Along the trail one can see many villages dotting the hillsides. Here one can notice a remarkable form of human civilization. The inhabitants who have been living in this region are – The Sherpa’s who are perhaps the most famous ethnic group due to their proximity to Mt Everest. The Limbu’s who are the descendents of Tibetan migrants. Rai who are in several ways similar to Limbu’s and are one of Nepal’s oldest ethno-linguistic groups and the Lohmi’s who are also known are also known as ‘Kar Bhote’.

Upper Mustang Trekking region or the rain shadow trekking region trek commences from Pokhara with an instant flight to Jomsom. Once we are here we follow the trekking trail all along the Kaligandaki River upstream and traverse as far as Kagbeni. A place from where we start our actual trek towards Upper Mustang and we head towards the famous pilgrimage destination of Muktinath. As we head towards the north of Kagbeni and reach Lo Manthang, a circuit filled with number of passes at an elevation ranging from 3,500 to 4000m. As we move further towards Damkar, we come across magnificent Tibetan monastery the Lo Gekar monastery which dates back to 8th century by the famous Tibetan magician Guru Rinpoche. We also get a glimpse of the traditional houses in Mustang which is mostly built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. The trekking circuit passes through high peaks, passes glaciers, and alpine valleys. The regions isolation for thousands of years have kept the lifestyles, cultures and tradition unchanged for centuries.

Upper Mustang Trekking is one of the most enduring and challenging trekking circuit, requiring great level of physical fitness and abilities along with love for the rugged mountains. Mountain Safari (P) Ltd presents you with one of the elusive trekking journeys to the arid land of Upper Mustang with relative ease and confidence.

Upper Dolpo Trekking ideally starts with an instant flight to Nepalgunj and then to Juphal village from where the actual trek starts. We steadily walk through the carved terraced fields and to the Bheri River passing through the narrow canyon and reach other interesting villages and encounter ethnic communities’ valleys and serene forest of pines, oaks and rhododendrons, the trek passes through numerous gigantic mountain ranges and over the Numala Pass at an altitude of 5,400m and reach the Phoksundo Lake at Ringmo Village in the Phosksundo National Park. At Ringmo we are greeted with spectacular glimpses, and we spend couple of days in this exciting settlement, filled with stupendous natural splendor in the form of deep blue waters of the Phoksundo lake and the surrounding snow peaks of Kanjirowa Himalayan range, along with the legendary monastery of the pre-Buddhist Bonpo sect. We move ahead and make way towards the brilliant crystal bounty of Crystal Mountain at thrilling Shey Gomba following the ancient Trans- Himalayan trade route and back to Jhupal for a return flight back to the same route and then to Kathmandu.

Upper Dolpo trekking region also holds its account in Peter Matheson’s book – The Snow Leopard and Snellgrove’s – Himalayan Pilgrimage, along with Nepal’s first English subtitled movie of Eric Valley – The Caravan speaks volumes about hidden natural brilliance of the Upper Dolpo Trekking. Mountain Safari (P) Ltd enables this elusive trekking voyage in to the land of lesser known with safety and pride.

Ruby Valley Trekking commences from Syabrubesi, from where the actual trek begins. From here we follow the trail, which leads us to the exciting villages of the Tamang and Gurung communities living in peace and harmony for centuries and are extremely friendly to the visitors and allow them to take a look in to their traditional and cultural life unchanged for centuries. Outstanding landscapes of Ruby Valley with wildflowers and exciting waterfalls adorn the valley presenting an array of geographical and cultural biodiversity. Extraordinary viewpoints of, the sublime Himalayan ranges to the northern part is one of the striking features of this trekking circuit. Among them most outstanding and prominent is the Ganesh Himal range. The entire Ganesh Himal massif offers excellent views of other magnificent peaks supported by rewarding twin waterfall of Ganga Jamnuna- Kalo, Seto and Ganesh Kunda, hot spring and religious temple of Tripurasundari. Hence the entire Ruby Valley circuit thrills you till the end of it, as we make a move back and prepare for our return journey back to Kathmandu from Syabrubesi.

Ruby Valley Trekking can be attempted by individuals having moderate level of physical fitness. The best time to visit this exquisite and unexplored region is ideally between ,March – May, as the one gets to observe the wonders of nature under clear blue skies. Mountain Safari (P) Ltd has the best designed itineraries and adds value to your visit and prepares you to explore the captivating landscapes of this undiscovered gem of a region.

Ganesh Himal trekking is an off beaten trekking circuit, that commences from beautiful Betrawati, trekking along to Chapdanda gives an overview of interesting ethnic groups their lifestyles and rich cultural traditions inviting the visitors to intermingle with the locals and experience the Nepalese feel with a great deal of satisfaction. Breathtaking views of Singla pass, Dharka, Jasail Kunda, Jyamrung, Kasigaon, Khanchok and Gorkha seems strikingly up close the horizon. Home to various species of plants birds and animals presents the visitors a chance to admire the natural wildlife species at its natural home. As one moves on along the trek, a host of welcome greetings are offered by the red rhododendron flowers, the black and white lakes, the waterfalls and am amazing spectrum of beautiful peaks and mountains. An unusal and aesthetic land of Gorkha projects and spreads warmth and charm seemingly across which is fantastic. Various pilgrim sites and temples such as Gorakhnath and Kali are always thronged and visited regularly by religious minded people throughout the day. This particular trekking circuit is gifted with natural hot springs too. A splendid place with panoramic views written all over it.

Ganesh Himal Trekking circuit is an absorbing trekking circuit with unique beauty of the nature telling tales about its illustrious glory. A voyage of a life time with Mountain Safari (P) Ltd adds meaning to your travel and presents you with the joy of trekking to this part of the globe without the slightest of a doubt or hesitation.

Tsum Valley Trekking is known as the Beyul Kyimolung, the holy hidden valley of happiness, first described by Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhava) in the eighth century. The Tsum Valley Trekking starts at Arughat, a seven hours drive from Kathmandu. We follow the trekking trail all along the Budhi Gandaki Valley through a mix of dense forest, terraced fields and hill villages. We leave the main Manaslu Trail for the Tsum valley; which provides us with the surprising feel of entering the hidden valley.The entire trekking trail provides is with the glimpses of trails stewn with artistic chortens, artistic mani walls made out of thousands of stone slabs carved with drawings of deities and inscribed with prayers. The famous Kyimo Lung a pilgrimage circuit in the Trans-Himlayas is a well known place of learning and meditation. We also pass through the alpine forests, glacial rivers, and enjoy the warm hospitality of ethnic people, along with the lower Buri Gandaki regions of Liding, Machhakhola, Jagat and Philim. Due to its aloofness and inaccessibility, this sacred valley and its inhabitants have been overlooked or unknowingly ignored by the mainstream development for centuries and still continue to be the same.

Tsum Valley Trekking trail is quite a difficult trek, requires, patience, endurance as well as enthusiasm to experience the hidden secrets while traversing along a unique path of the highest quality. Trekking in this region takes you amidst hidden paradise and exotic corners of the world. Mountain Safari (P) Ltd provides you a true adventure with its best designed itineraries, extracting the best for you while trekking in Nepal with us.

The Rolwaling Trekking journey commences from Kathmandu and reaches as far as Dolakha (near Charikot). The trail is well defined and used by porters and shepherds going up to the summer kharkas or grazing pastures at Beding. There was a customs check at Jagat where the climbing permit was vaguely inspected. The last habitation is at Na (4180m). A thrilling encounter is always a possibility up here as it is renowned for sudden snowfall so a great deal of patience is required) which also invariably aids acclimatization). The Tsho Rolpa is an awesome ice lake held back by terminal moraine. The unmarked route goes along the Trakarding Glacier, and then climbs steeply up onto the Drolambau Glacier. The scenery is tremendous every inch of the way!On the east side of the glacier is a range of mountains well over 6000m. The Teshi Lapcha La goes through these mountains by the footslopes of Patchamo. The descent on the other side is steep and very rough through boulder fields. Sometimes the trail is difficult to find until you reach Thyangbo Kharka, a very lonely dwelling on the route to Thame, and thence on to Namche Bazaar. This marks the end of our long snowcapped journey, and we head back to Lukla for a return flight back to Kathmandu.

Rolwaling Trekking is a combination of strenuous and a breathtaking picturesque trekking experience, into the glacial high passes and varying landscapes. Trekking in this region is unforgettable experience worth trying and believing in you. Create history with Mountain Safari (P) Ltd by venturing out into the wildest of glaciers once in a lifetime.

Manaslu Circuit Trekking journey traverses across various routes leading towards Manaslu, from Soti Khola, Dhading Bensi, Arughat and finally to Soti, from where our actual trekking commences. From here we follow the trekking trail along the Soti Khola, leading us in to the interesting remote indigenous village of Macchha Khola. The entire Manaslu Circuit Trekking region is a contrasting blend of exceptional views with ascents and descent gradients, filled with exceptional views written all over it, along with varied flora and fauna immersed under strong cultural influences from Tibet amalgamating with Nepalese ethnic diversity. Trekking further we reach to sacred ethnic settlements of Almara, Riden Gaun, Lambesi and finally Budhi Gandaki, an exceptional place providing enchanting ever changing glimpses of the mountains and the wilderness. Ascending further we reach the villages of Jagat and Philim with a cross over bridge before a steady climb towards Deng a spectacular place of cascading waterfall nestled around wonderful villages of Namrung and then Samagaon. The local inhabitants of these regions follow the age old customs and tradition and are extremelyfriendly providing a chance to get a closer look into their unchanged way of lives throughout generations. Further we acclimatize before heading towards Samdo and Dharamshala, before trekking to cross the Larkya La Pass, an excellent vantage point filled with panoramic views of astonishing snowcapped mountains enroute to beautiful Tije village, invites our attentions while descending all along the radiant rhododendrons and pine forests.

Manaslu Circuit Trekking is an invigorating trekking experience of the highest caliber. Manaslu Circuit Trekking requires a sound physical ability and fitness level. Mountain Safari (P) Ltd has customized itineraries and serves you one of the finest trekking circuits of unbelievable landscapes, ethnic diversities and an interesting cultural mix of lesser famed regions in Nepal.

Makalu Region Trekking is renowned for its variations in climates. Generally a low altitude centered trekking region of the Arun valley. Makalu Region Trekking is an ideal combination and mix of dense forests, in between the terraced slopes higher up along with the mighty Arun River. Typical high pastures form the upper slopes, which is bordered to the Makalu-Barun National Park, an important conservation area for many threatened species. The main highlights of the entire trekking region is the Makalu Barun National Park and Conservation Area, which lies in the Solukhumbhu and Sankhuwasabha district, established in 1992. Chamlang Himal and Barun Valley are the major jewels of this area. Renowned for its altitudinal and climatic variations; the Makalu Barun area offers a remarkable and diverse habitat for a rich variety of flora and fauna. Makalu Region Trekking boasts of rich natural paradise including beautiful mountains, pristine forest, and a wide variety of plants, animal life and the simple and warm hearted Sherpa are the attractions of this region.

Makalu Region Trekking is enduringly breathtaking and requires an enormous amount of physical ability along with good walking experience. Makalu region is well known for its heavy rains and snow, therefore the best time to trek in this region is autumn months of October- November. Mountain Safari (P) Ltd has customized itineraries for all ages, groups and walks of life, taking you on one of the challenging trekking regions of Nepal like no one else does.