Langtang Valley trek still Possible after one year of Earthquake

                                                                      Beautiful Langtang Valley
Langtang National Park was the third most popular trekking region in Nepal after the Annapurna and Everest regions. This changed considerably after the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on the 28th of April 2015.

Langtang Valley is now considered to be ground zero of the earthquake.
Just a few days after the earthquake the already damaged village of Langtang was hit by an enormous landslide and got completely swept away. And just like that, the biggest village of the region ceased to exist.

There’s been a lot of rumors and lies online on the world’s biggest traveling forums and guidebooks, that since the earthquake happened the Valley is closed for trekking.

That’s complete rubbish!!! The Valley is open for trekking!!

The people of lang tang Valley are still there and in good conditions despite of there unfavorable conditions they are still welcoming the guest as there god and letting them good services as they have been doing all time long many people even made there temporary settlement and working for business already.

The locals say that the only way they can continue their life is if tourists come back to Langtang Valley.
There are several Hikers and peoples who are now Trekking on the valley without any fears and helping the local peoples of Langtang. As the Local people says pray for the better of the valley to resume there lifestyle without any threats due to different unknown facts and medias from India rumored many unusual messages so it has been hard for Nepal to settle down the touristic business which is not a good aspect.

 we booked jeep from kathmandu to syabrubesi then headed out early in the morning with all our back pack and some foods and clothes for the peoples who are in need and we could help them.
After reaching there we could see the the damage done by earthquake and still people of langtang where happy and we could see them smile even if they have many burdens and lives of there loved one gone  then we slept that night.

Next day, We started trekking from Syabrubesi to kangjim to sherpagwan which is apprx 5-6 hour walk.Since,the old routes were destroyed by earthquake the peoples and government have helped and opened new route which leads to langtang Valley so we followed the new route which was recommended for the safety.

we start the day off with walking trough SyapruBesi, just following the road that leads to Tibet, but instead if going to the “Forbidden Kingdom” we have to turn right just after a military checkpoint, where they will check your TIMs card once again for tourist.

That path continues across a small hanging bridge before you start climbing, first will you reach the now completely broken village of “Wanga”, the village is no more than a pile of rocks after the earthquake.

After Wanga will you follow a newly built jeep road almost all the way to “Kangjim” that you will reach after about an hour after Wanga.
Khangjim has a few guesthouses and is an ideal place to stop for lunch.
The path continues up, and more up for another 2 hours until you reach the highest point of the day, a small pass at 2725m
After waling through the pass we need to walk for one and half hour leading to Sherpagaw the particular place has about 5 guest houses which can be accommodated.
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Meanwhile,Next day we walk long hours journey to mundu which takes about 9 hours most of the places in langtang are unharmed and not much damaged unlike langtang valley and some places which are completely gone. It took a while and long day.Lama Hotel, Rimche hotel woodland were still open and they were in some what good condition to serve there business to the guests.If you do visit here you should bring some extra food while in the trail between Hotel Woodland and Mandu there were nothing much as earthquake damaged most of the places.

we will have to cross 3 landslides areas and the biggest on is the Langtang village.The paths are not so nice and need to do little more labour to walk pass those area.They mentioned that it will be cleared and soon it will be a better way to pass through when the reconstruction of path and housing starts.The path was not so much favorable so it's better to move faster from the landslide places and look at the derbies and rocks. 

After Mundu, we reach Kyanjin Gompa which is the last settlement in Langtang Valley where is possible to stay, it remains mostly intact with only a few guesthouses damaged from the earthquake. There still are about +10 standing guesthouses.It takes about 1 and half  hour to reach there from Mandu to Kanjin Gompa and the guest houses were good to stay. after reaching there we went to Tibetian stupa which is half an hour from kyanjin Gompa there were not much damage their even after eathquake then we head down and rest at kaynjin Gompa and Planned to return back the way we came.

Its still beautiful and becoming more wonderful....

Paragliding in Pokhara and Kathmandu

The one word that solely signifies Nepal is "Adventure". For decades, Nepal has caught the fancy of adventurers. The lofty mountain, the ice-capped pine trees, the gurgling rivers and what not; Nepal has all the recipes of adventure. People from all nook and corners of the world have relished these recipes for decades. Among these recipes, Mount Everest is the most favorite delicacy.

Paragliding is a relatively new adventure sport in Nepal. Paragliding in this Himalayan country can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure-seekers. You can experience unparalleled scenic grandeur as you share airspace with Himalayan griffin vultures, eagles, kites, while floating over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungles, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas. 

Gliding is a weather dependent sport and the flying season in Nepal commences from November through February, the best months being November and December. By virtue of its latitude and monsoonal climate, the tree line in Nepal is at an incredible 3,900 m above sea level. With conditions milder than summer alpine, these are excellent and constant atmospherics. 

The topography and climate of Nepal also make it an ideal destination for all levels of pilots- subtropical conditions provide plenty of thermals and combined with the long valleys common in Nepal, they produce perfect 'cloud streets' ideal for paragliders, inviting them to fly along this "sky highway". The local microclimate, controlled by the numerous lakes in the valley, is unique, which makes it even better for the glider. 

The main area for flying in Nepal is the Annapurna region, more specifically the Pokhara valley. This lakeside town is Nepal's second "city", nestled at the foot of the Annapurna Himal, the views commanded from here, of 3 of the worlds 8000m peaks, are unsurpassed. At an altitude of 800m ASL the subtropical climate means that, year round, it is short and T-shirt weather. The micro-climate of the valley makes it an ideal area for flying, with far more constant conditions than the Kathmandu valley 150 km east. 

Kathmandu Valley Paragliding

The Valley itself have launched new sensation among Nepalese citizens and international citizen now they can Para glide in Kathmandu valley area enjoy the cruise control in clouds, relax and see the breathtaking views and capture your moment in camera.

The paragliding location is situated in Lalitpur. Lalitpur is on of the district headquater, which covers area of 385 km²  and is one of the three district of kathmandu and Bhaktapur. Lalitpur is famous for it's history and beauty where as the Paragliding on such place is one of the best option to enjoy all the moment.

Lumbini,Birth place of Nepal

Lumbini, Birth Place of Lord Buddha

Lumbini, a place where Buddha was born in 623 BC, is situated in the terai plains of the southern Nepal. The nativity site is marked by a stone pillar reected by Indian Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred spot.

* Sacred Garden:

The Sacred Garden in the southern part of Lumbini has created an atmosphere of peace, spirituality, universal brotherhood and nonviolence consistent with the time and Buddha's message to the world. There are many important monuments in the sacred zone like Mayadevi Temple, Marker Stone, Ashoka Pillar, Pushkarini Pond.

                  Mayadevi Temple is the most important monument in the Sacred Garden. The temple houses of idol of Mayadevi giving birth to Lord Buddha. The artifacts inside the temple date back from 3^rd to 7^th century BC. The Marker Stone, which marks the exact birthplace of Lord Buddha, is another important monument in the Sacred Garden. It was excavated in 1996.

                    The Ashoka Pillar erected in the western part of Mayadevi proves that Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini. The pillar was erected by Indian ruler Ashoka in 249 BC. It is belived that Emperor Ashoka, who killed many people as part of his territory expansion, gave up violence and adopted Buddhism after visiting Lumbini. It is regarded the most authentic monument that proves Lord Buddha was born in Lumbini.

                   The Pushkarini Pond lies in the south of Ashok pillar. It is belived that Mayadevi bathed in the pond before giving birth to Lord Buddha and gave the new born Buddha the first purification bath in this holy pond.

                                                                              Map of whole lumbini Scared garden

Monastic Zone

              Monastic Zone is the special area in the Lumbini Region which has been allocated for building monasteries, as per the master plan. The East Monastic Zone is dedicated for the construction of monasteries for the followers of Theravada Buddhism and the West Monastic Zone is dedicated for construction fo Mahayana traditional monasteries. The first monastery in the east monastic zone is the Thai monastery. The monastery is build by the Thailand government and the construction started in 1997. The monastery is sprawled over five acres. The grand monastic wall and some buildings reflect typical Thai architecture. Next to the Thai monastery lies the Theravadin monastery built by Mahabodhi Society of India. The monastery is sprawled over 1.5 acres and the construction started in 1996.

              Next to the Theravadin temple of Mahabodhi Society of India is the plot reserved for construction of another Theravadin temple by Bengal Buddhist Association. The magnificent replica of Burmese Swedagoan pagoda lies next to the plot. The monastery is sprawled over five acres and the construction began in 1993.

There is also a Nepali monastery built by  International Nunnery Associtation. The monastery is sprawled over 1.5 acres. There is also a Sri Lankan monastery in the east monastery zone. The monastery is built by the Sri Lankan government and the construction began in 1998. There is also a Vipassana medication center in the monastery premises.

              Fifteen plots have been allocated for construction of Mahayan monasteries in the west monastic zone. Many of the monasteries have already been built. Chinese monastery is perhaps the most majestic monastery in the west majestic zone. The monastery, which was built in 1998, is sprawled over 6.25 acres. The monastery reflects typical Chinese architectural style. Another beautiful monastery in the west zone is the Viatnemese monastery built by the government of Vietnam. The monastery complex, which is spread over 6.25 acres, houses a pagoda which is 25 meters tall. The Korean monastery lies right in front of the Chinese monastery. Other monasteries in the western zone are Manang Sewa Samaj (Nepal), Great Drigung Kagyud Lotus Stupa built by the German Tara Foundation Linhson Monastery (France), Sokyao Temple (Japan), Geden International (Austria), Dharmodhaya Sabha (Nepal) and Cambodian Monastery (Cambodia).

Lumbini Village

             This zone is purely allocated for physical facilities like hotels, pilgrims inn, post and telegraph offices, a hospital and a school. According to the master plan, there are also provision for construction of a museum, a library, an International Buddhist Research Centre and a tourist information centre. Also within this zone, the construction of tallest World Peace Pagoda of Asia has already been completed by Japanese Buddhists.

Kapilvastu Region

Tilaurakot: Some 27 km west of Lumbini lies the ruins of the historic Tilaurakot, which is believed to the capital of Shakya Kingdom (ancient Kapilvastu) where Lord Buddha live till he was 29. There are ruins and mounds of old stupas and monasteries made of kiln-burnt bricks and clay mortar. The remains are surrounded by a moat and the wall of the city is made of bricks. These remains date back to 4^th century BC to 2^nd century AD. A museum at Kapilvastu showcases everyday materials like ancient coins, terracotta utensils, metallic weapons and ornaments. We can also see eastern and western gates of the palace of Shakya kings. About 500 meters north of Tilaurakot lies Dharmanihawa twin stupas built in the memory of King Suddhodhan and Queen Mayadevi.

Kudan: About 2 kilometers northwest of Taulihawa on a roadside is the dilapidated village of Kudan. It is belived that Lord Buddha met his father King Suddhodhan for the first time after his enlightment in this village. The village lies 28 km south-west of Lumbini. Lord Buddha is belived to have preached five important sutras of Majhimnikaya to 800 disciples at this very place.

Niglihawa: Niglihawa is belived to be the birthplace of Kanakmuni Buddha. It lies 8 km northwest of Taulihawa. It is believed that kanakmuni Buddha got enlightened in this very place. The place has a quadrangular pond surrounded by bushes locally known as Niglisagar. On the western bank of the pond there are two broken pieces of the Ashoka Pillar, the longer one lying flat on the ground while the shorter ones stand erect. The pillar bears two peacocks on the top.

Gotihawa: About 5 km southwest of Taulihawa lies the village of Gotihawa. It is belived that kakrachunda Buddha was born and achieved Nirvana in this village. Emperor Ashoka built a pillar here in 249 BC. The upper portion of the pillar is broken and lost. The lower still intact. There is a huge stupa in the north east of the pillar.

Sagarhawa: It is belived that thousands of Shakyas were massacred in this place b King Virudhaka out of vengeance. According to Buddhist literature, Shakyas didn't fight against Virudhaka's army because they believed in non-violence. The area lies 12 kilometers north of Taulihawa in the forest of Sagarhawa. There is a huge rectangular pond, locally known as Lumbusagar or a long pond. In 1989, Dr A Fuhrer excavated hundreds of stupas built in the memory of the deceased Shakyas by their descendants.

Devdaha: Devdaha is an important Buddhist site in Nepal. It is believed to be the capital city of Koliya Kingdom. Devdaha, which lies in Rupandehi district, is believed to be the maternal home of Prince Siddhartha. Siddhartha's wife Princess Yasodhara was also from Devdaha. According to Buddhist literature, Lord Buddha visited Devdaha seven years after his enlightenment. There are various sites of archaeological importance like Kumarbarti, Khayar Danda, Bairimai, Kanyamai, Bhavanipur and Mathagadhi in and around Devdaha.

Ramgram: The Ramgram Stupa made of kiln-burn bricks lies on the banks of Jhorahi River. It is believed that the seven meters tall stupa houses sacred relic of Lord Buddha himself. The stupa is built by the king of Ramgram. According to Buddhist literatures, the king was one of the eight persons who received the sacred relics of Lord Buddha. Ramgram lies 4 km southeast of Parasi Bazaar, the district headquarters of Nawalparasi.

* Museums:

The Lumbini Museum, located in the cultural zone, contains Mauryan and Kushana coins, religious manuscripts, terra-cotta fragments, and the stone and metal sculptures. It is also posses an extensive collection of stamps from various countries depicting Lumbini and Buddha.
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Trekking in Nepal

Trekking Information 

Nepal, the paradise of all the trekkers, Trekking in Nepal is whole natural things to be explored and  all the beauty of landscape.one of the most wonderful way to Discover the excitement of trekking in Nepal is to discover and experience the combination of natural beauty and culture of different peoples of Nepal with different Religion and making meaningful contact with this wonderful country.

Trekking in Nepal starting from the low landscape through the green hills, you can trek up to the foot of the great Himalayan ranges, such as Mt. Everest, Langtang, Kanchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Mansalu, Makalu and Annapurna or make a circuit of the highest mountains which since time immemorial has lured man to pit his courage and ingenuity against its dangerous challenge. Trekking in Nepal is fun, rewarding and revealing beyond all surmise. Trekking in Nepal is an all season activity.  One can go for a trek at any time of the year depending on where he wishes to go. However, the most popular season is spring (February- May) and autumn (September-November). Both seasons are perfect when weather is balmy; flowers are in full bloom, excellent trails, clear skies and majestic sceneries of the Himalayas. Winter (Dec, Jan and Feb) is also good, only colder (obviously). Summer (Jun, Jul, and Aug) is monsoon so visibility and rain are an issue. Even during the monsoon season (June- August), you can trek in the rain- shadow areas north of the Himalaya like Mustang, Upper Manang, Dolpo, etc.However,Trekking in Nepal is one of the most wonderful way too let away all the stress and fell the adventure in Nepal.

Why do we Trek?

Trekking in Nepal is whole new experience that cannot be described by words felling it naturally is the best part to know why do we do trek in Nepal. Trekking in Nepal provides all the impressive scenery, ranging from lush, semi-tropical rhododendron forests to alpine zones to the highlands, with its spectacular, towering, glaciated peaks and pristine mountain lakes, can only be matched by the rich diversity of the cultures to be encountered along the way Nepal is a country in which people of different races, ethnic groups, and religions (namely Hindu and Buddhist) have co-existed in peaceful harmony, all the while preserving their unique customs, language, and way of life in Nepal. Nepal offers more than 20 trekking routes of all levels of difficulty, from culturally fascinating lowland strolls of only a few days in length to long, high altitude treks on difficult terrain that will challenge the fittest trekkers while rewarding them not only with unforgettable views during the trek, but with a wide variety of culturally memorable experiences as well.
Trekking in Nepal will be whole new experience for all to know how is Nepal and its extraordinary features too.

Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)

Dear all,The Government of Nepal has made some changes in existing Trekkers’ Management Information System (TIMS) provisions from April 1, 2010. As per the government decision, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) will jointly implement the TIMS.
NTB and TAAN signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 18, 2010 to implement the TIMS system under a new format from April 1, 2010. As per the MoU, they have introduced separate TIMS Cards for FITs and organized groups. FITs need to have Green TIMS cards by paying Nepali currency equivalent to US $20 per person, while those travelling in groups need to have Blue TIMS cards by paying Nepali currency equivalent to US $10 per person. Trekkers taking the service of trekking agencies can pay fee for TIMS card in US dollar.Where and how to obtain a TIMS Card
Free Individual Trekkers:Free Individual Trekkers can obtain TIMS cards at the offices of Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu and Pokhara, TAAN Secretariat at Maligaon and TAAN Pokhara Secretariat in Pokhara upon filling the TIMS application firm.

Organized Trekkers:

Trekking companies will collect trekkers’ data and enter it in the central database and will provide trekkers with a TIMS card after paying the fee prescribed above.
TIMS Card is compulsory to trek in all the trekking areas in the country. However, TIMS cards aren’t required for following:
1. Expedition members with mountaineering permits issued by the government and Nepal Mountaineering Association.   

2.  Visitors to controlled areas having permits issued by the Department of Immigration   

3.  Foreign guests invited by the Government of Nepal   

4.  Authorities from the various diplomatic missions present in the country, who hold official letter/s and travel at their own risk   

5. Visitors on certain missions recommended by the concerned Governmental Department(s)   

6. Foreign Nationals possessing a residential visa.

Opening Hour/s:  

 1. TIMS counter at TAAN follows regular working hours (10am-5pm) and 365 days a year 

 2. NTB Offices follow government working hours and days.   

 3. Trekking agencies open 12 hours a day seven days a week.

Documents Required:

To obtain TIMS Card you need copy of:
1. Passport   

2. two (2) Passport-size Photographs.

Why is TIMS Necessary?
The following considerations have been taken into account in the process of issuing TIMS:All important details regarding trekkers and trekking routes shall be maintained in a computerized Database Management System, which can be useful for the trekkers’ safety and security. In order to help carry out search and rescue operations for trekkers in case of natural calamities and other accidents by means of Authentic Information Service. To maintain a record system that includes personal details of trekkers, trekking area, trekking routes, handling agencies, duration, etc. The data generated from the system will be useful to all concerned stakeholders such as tourism organizations, Government agencies, diplomatic missions, tour operators, research institute, etc.
Unauthorized trekking operations will be controlled, thus, resulting in better management of trekking services, which will not only benefit trekkers and field staff, but also trekking companies and Government agencies. Occasional untoward incidents will also be better prevented. Plus, TIMS will upgrade the service standard and will contribute to better management of sustainable mountain tourism development in Nepal.

TIMS will not be required for:
- Expedition members permitted to climb the mountains

- Visitors in the controlled areas with permits by the Department of Immigration

- Foreign guests invited by the Government of Nepal

- Authorities from the various diplomatic missions present in the country, who hold official letter/s and travel at their own risk

- Visitors on certain missions recommended by the concerned Governmental Department(s)

- Foreign Nationals possessing a residential visa.
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Abbey Treks and Expedition pvt.ltd

Abbey International Treks & Expedition is one of the leading trekking companies in Nepal and we have vast knowledge and experience with every trekking route in Nepal.

Abbey International Treks & Expedition is one of the most well- reputed and well knowngovernment -licensed trekking and touring companies in Nepal. We have been organizing rewarding adventures in the Himalayas since 1998. We trek all the traditional routes when requested, but our specialty is catering to the more adventurous travelers who prefer to move off the beaten path. We have a strong commitment to our culture and natural environment.

Abbey International Treks & Expedition comprises of well-educated and ecologically -concerned staffs of very high standards. Our primary goal is to present you with wonderful traveling opportunities and culturally enriching adventures. We pride ourselves on the level of experience that every one of our guides possesses. They have trekked and guided in all regions of Nepal and have a deep knowledge about every aspect of trekking in the Himalayas.

Abbey International Treks & Expedition offer treks in every region of Nepal. We use lodges and tea houses for our more classic and popular treks and bring our own camps for the remote treks. Trekking is the ultimate way to experience the beauty and culture of Nepal. Our lodge treks can be done with as few as 1 person all the way to a group of 20.

Abbey International Treks & Expedition's off the beaten path treks (remote) require a minimum of 2 people. But trekking groups can always be found once you are in Nepal or we can arrange a group with other interested clients. Keep in mind with all the treks we offer that we are committed to making your time in Nepal a special and unique experience. This is why we will work with you to design a trek that includes everything you want to see and do. Just sent us a message and we start creating the adventure of your dreams.Abbey Int'l treks & expedition pvt.ltd