Though trekking is not mountaineering, but just days of walking, some of the popular trekking trails are used by mountaineering expeditions in their approach to challenging climbs. This country has a monopoly on the world's highest peaks. Eight of the ten highest peaks on earth, all them above 8000 meters, are found in Nepal. All the popular trekking trails bring you close to these famed mountains. At times you are brought so close to these majestic peaks that they just seem an arm's length away, towering over you. While trekking you will absorb the great diversity of Nepal. Nowhere else in the Himalayas will you find the topographical , cultural and religious diversity which exists in here. The terrain changes from tropical jungle to high glacial peaks in only 150 kilometers (about 100 miles). Moreover, trekking is the only way to know and understand the 40 different ethnic communities of Nepal who zealously guard their colorful rituals and mystic festivities, and who worship themountains as their guardian deities. As the landscape changes, the people change as does the flora and fauna. While trekking in this land of manifold attractions, each step provides new and intriguing viewpoints. Himalayan Glacier Trekking will see to it that you don't miss any of the thrills offered by Nepal. Dense jungles, wild rivers, exotic cultures and great snow peaks stretching for the sky, are the exciting ingredients that made up this country of unparalleled variety. Over 300 of the world's highest peaks are found among this stunning concentration of ice and snow, including Mount Everest, Known by the Nepalese as Sagamartha Goddess Mother of the World! This glorious combination of peaks and people has attracted many trekkers and a few well known trails are now heavily trekked. Peregrine's routes avoid these trails to take you into wilder, even more magnificent regions that we have discovered and enjoyed. In the high and wild Everest region, we walk with our Sherpas into remote valleys, crossing high passes and glaciers, spending time in beautiful monasteries and enjoying tea with yak herders. Surrounding us are hundreds of peaks over 650m, including the famous-Everest, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Lhotse, Ama Dablan. The enormous peaks of the Annapurnas soar from the subtropics. Lower flanks densely forested with rhododendron, decorated with the little orange houses of the colourful Gurung and Magar tribes people, all topped with a white crown of ice and snow. On the northern slopes, tribes of Tibetan origin add another ingredient to this region of incredible contrast. Similarly the spectacular massifs of Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang are born from the lover altitudes and offer intoxicating trekking. Seldom- visited villages and unspoilt forests all combine to make these areas some of the most rewarding of all. One of the world's great trekking paradises: after your first visit you will realise that for Nepal once is not enough!

12 DAYS ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP: Back to the Top
Another new route for peregrine, this trek avoids the heavily trekked trails to the west and skirts under the dramatic pyramid peak of Machapuchare (6993m) We concentrate on the delightful Gurung and Brahmin villages in particular Siklis home of many a Gukha soldier enjoying the hauntingly beautiful rhodoendron, oak and bamboo forests, all back dropped by the towering Annapurna Ranges barely 20 kms away. The Annapurnas are famous for their sunsets and our compatriot are carefully chosen to watch this nightly spectacular. This is an excellent introduction to trekking. guaranteed to whet the appetite!

Day 01 Kathmandu-drive to Pokhara (7 hours) and overnight in hotel
Day 02 Pokhara-drive to Nayapul (1 hours) and trek to Tikedhunga (4 hrs) and overnight in teahouse.
Day 03 Tikedhunga trek to Ghorepani (7 hours) and overnight in teahouse.
Day 04 Ghorepani hike early morning to poon hill (View point) (1 hrs), trek down to ghorepani and trek to Tadapani (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 05 Tadapani trek to Chhomorung (7 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 06 Chhomorung trek to Himalaya (6 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 07 Himalaya trek to Machhapuchere Base camp (5 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 08 Machhapuchere Base camp trek to Annapurna base camp (2 hrs) and overnight in teahouse.
Day 09 Annapurna Base camp trek to Bamboo (7 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 10 Bamboo trek to Jhinuwa Danda (Hot spring) (5 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 11 Jhinuwa Danda trek to Ghandruk (5 hrs) and overnight in teahouse
Day 12 Ghandruk trek to Nayapul (4 hrs) and drive to Pokhara (1 hrs), End of the trek.

Highlight of mid west - POON HILL, GHOREPANI( 7 Nights/8 Days )

DAY 01: POKHARA/drive NAYAPUL/Trek TIRKHEDHUNGA (5175 ft.) 2-3 hrs. Your trek Guide will receive you at the hotel or Airport in Pokhara. Drive from Pokhara to NAYAPUL, which is about an hour and half drive. NAYAPUL is a small trading town situated at the bank of MODI River. It is about an hour walk from this place to BHURJUNG KHOLA, which passes via BIRETHANTI, a larger Village with many Local Inns and Tea Houses. Hot Lunch will be served here. After Lunch it is a steep climb on stone paved path for almost a good hour and half to HILLE. From here the trail is easier all the way to TIRKHEDHUNGA. O/night camping at TIRKHEDHUNGA.

DAY 02: TIRKHEDHUNGA / GHOREPANI (9441 Ft.) 6-7 Hours Walk
After early breakfast the trail descends and after crossing the BHURUNDI
Stream, a steep climbing begins to reach ULLERI. It takes about 3 Hours from Tirkhedhunga to Ulleri. From here one can have a very close view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchare - the Fishtail Mountain. Lunch will be served a little further at NAYA THANTI. After Lunch the trail climbs steadily through a dense rhododendron forest for about four hours to reach GHOREPANI. Overnight in tents at Ghorepani.

DAY 03: GHOREPANI / TADAPANI (8900 FT.) 5-6 Hours Walk An early morning excursion before breakfast to Poon Hill can be organised for those with a spirit of adventure. Poon Hill is the spot to view the majestic panorama of the Himalayas. A close up view of Dhalaugiri and the Annapurna Massif including Machhapuchare the sacred Mountain await for you at Poon Hill. The hike to and back from Poon Hill is approximately 3 Hours. You may relax and sleep late than usual if you wish not to take this option. The trail from Ghorepani to Tadapani goes through thick pine and rhododendron forest with occasional ascends and
descends, but the walk today may be considered flat on the ridge top as a whole. We camp tonight near the small village of Tadapani, where there are a few local inns.

DAY 04: TADAPANI /GHANDRUNG (6400 FT.) 3-4 Hours Walk Today the major part of the trail is descending downhill through scattered villages. We stop for Lunch enroute. After lunch, the trail descends all the way to the fairly large gurung settlement GHANDRUNG. The view of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli add beauty to this beautiful village. If time permits, visit ANAPURNA CONSERVATION AREA PROJECT headquarter, Local Museum and surroundings. Overnight at Ghandrung.

DAY 05: GHANDRUG TO TOLKA Interesting Walk around Tolka.

DAY 06: TOLKA /DHAMPUS (5200 FT.) 5-6 Hours Walk Today walk down hill to Modi Khola. Cross the Modi khola, then ascend to Landrung village. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre are clearly visible from the trail. Lunch will be served enroute. Today the trail goes gradually up through the thick forest with a beautiful view of the Himalayas. Lunch will be served enroute. The trail goes through scattered trees and bushes and starts to ascend steeply after about an hour. The steady climb to Deurali will take approx. two hours. From Deurali one can have a fine view of Annapurna south and Dhaulagiri Mountain, which is the highest in the western Nepal. The trail from Deurali descends gradually all the way to Dhampus for overnight camping. Lunch will be served enroute.

DAY 07: DHAMPUS/ trek PHEDI/ drive POKHARA, After breakfast it is an easy walk along the ridge passing through scattered villages and paddy fields for about one hour. The trail descends steeply for an hour to PHEDI (Pokhara- Baglung Highway). From here drive (30-min. approx.) straight to the airport to connect the flight to Kathmandu of overnight at the Hotel.

DAY 08: POKHARA TO KTM ( Drive or Flight).