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Our treksSmall - Friendly - Adventurous Himalayan journeys are truly our passion and lifestyle. Kim runs the best Zanskar and Ladakh treks there are, and in her unique style. Naturally we know and love Nepal, our second home, and Kim also specializes in everything Tibetan. Jamie guides Everest (yep, to the summit) and runs the best exploratory treks on the planet. Real treks in the best seasons with small groups and top crews - join us! 2010 AutumnWe trek Nepal's most special remote places during peak season then head to the Everest region once most trekkers have left - but the weather is still perfect. See the bottom of the page for
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Classic Zanskar TraverseThe stunning classic Zanskar trek with our "bear valley" variation that avoids roads, and Phuktal Gompa, with a perfect mix of village and free camping. 3-28 Sept, 26 days -- expedition style -- Leh start-Delhi end -- Luke Smithwick -- US$2780 Mustang and Saribung WildWe start with Upper Mustang to fabled Lo Monthang, the last functioning walled city in the world, then climb Saribung, a straightforward 6328m peak, and cross a glaciated pass to the Nar-Phu Valley with some exploring in between. 18 Sept-21 Oct, 34 days -- expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness
-- US$3950 Inner Dolpo & Shey Phoksumdo Lake Trek - NepalInner Dolpo, a mythical region of yaks, high plateaus, snow-peaks, high passes and villagers living a traditional 'Tibetan' life, is one of our favorite destinations in the Himalaya, a remote, challenging and incredibly scenic Himalayan trek. Join us for our third year of exploration with Thinle! 1-31 Oct, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$4780 Annapurna Peaks & Villages Trek *introductoryA classic tea-house (lodge) trek through the terraced valleys and traditional villages of Nepal's middle-hills, with spectacular panoramas of the Annapurnas and near-by snow-peaks from Poon Hill (among many spots), all in two weeks. 7-20 Nov, 14 days -- tea-house trekking - Lhakpa Dorji or Ang Nuru Sherpa --
$1440 Everest Luxury Trek - NepalDreaming of a trek in Nepal but aren't sure you can handle the rigors of the mountains? Our Everest luxury trek is for you! We stay in Dwarika's Boutique Heritage Hotel in Kathmandu and luxury hotels in the Everest region, all the while experiencing breath-taking views and the best of Sherpa mountain culture. 6-19 Nov, 14 days -- teahouse trekking -- Ang Nuru Sherpa -- US$2980 Everest High Passes Trek - NepalThe best, virtually all, of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La & Renjo La passes (with a Kongma La option), explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, the Chukhung & Thame valleys, relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route. 7 Nov-1 Dec, 25 days -- teahouse trekking -- Kim Bannister -- US$2580 -- full 2010 Christmas treks and the ChadarEscape to a place free of incessant Christmas tunes! Wild Everest: Arun Valley to Gokyo Lakes - NepalEarly Everest expeditions pioneered this incredible trek through the lush, traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley, crossing high ridges separated by glacial rivers to reach the alpine Solo Khumbu. From Lukla in Everest region we journey to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, staying in cozy Sherpa lodges en route. Join us for Christmas & New Year! 10 Dec-5 Jan, 27 days -- expedition style & teahouse trekking -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3080 Quick Chadar - privateA private budget adventure on the semi-frozen Zanskar River. 28 Dec-6 Jan,10 days -- LIGHT expedition style -- Leh
start-end -- Luke Smithwick 2011 Chadar ExpeditionWe trek the Zanskar River freezes and frost smoke wreathes the trees, in the company of Zanskaris still using this ancient trade route. This is THE must do trip for the seasoned trekker! 17 Jan-5 Feb, 20 days -- expedition style -- Leh start-end -- Luke Smithwick and Lobsang -- US$3600 including equipment Quick ChadarWalking the semi-frozen Zanskar River is an exhilarating adventure, and we trek it in budget style, a quick in and out trek. 7-16 Feb, 10 days -- LIGHT expedition style -- Leh start-end -- Luke Smithwick -- US$?
2011 SpringWe also have Aconcagua, an Everest expedition, North Col and Lhakpa Ri, see the Expeditions section. Pokhara to Kathmandu Mountain Biking - NepalAn epic mountain bike journey through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery and traditional villages in all of the Himalaya, with jeep support en route. 5-18 Feb, 14 days --expedition style -- Kim & Lhakpa --$2480 The Great Bike Journey Across Bhutan - BhutanJoin us for our epic bike trip across magical Bhutan, a great journey from east to west of this exotic Tibetan Buddhist Kingdom. You can do this trek privately as well ... 26 Feb-13 March, 16 day --expedition style & hotels -- Kim & Bhutanese Guide --$4280 Annapurna Peaks & Villages Trek - Nepal * Introductory TrekA classic low-altitude tea-house trek through the terraced valleys and traditional villages of Nepal's middle-hills, with spectacular panoramas of the Annapurnas & Himalayan range from Poon Hill, all in just under two weeks. 20 Mar-2 April, 14 days -- tea-house trekking -- Ang Nuru Sherpa --US$1880 GHT: High Manaslu - Gorkha & Tilicho Pass - NepalHigh Manaslu to Jomsom is a remote trek of incredible ethnic and scenic diversity. Lush rice paddies, sparkling river valleys and traditional villages of the sub-tropical middle hills lead to Tibetan villages, high Himalayan passes and breathtaking vistas of Manaslu & the Himalayan range. Tilicho pass crossing to Lower Mustang is an exciting ending! 21 March-19 April, 30 days --expedition style --
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Lhakpa -- $3980 Everest Luxury Trek - NepalDreaming of a trek in Nepal but aren't sure you can handle the rigors of the mountains? Our Everest luxury trek is for you! We stay in Dwarika's Boutique Heritage Hotel in Kathmandu and luxury hotels in the Everest region, all the while experiencing breath-taking views and the best of Sherpa mountain culture. 25 Apr-8 May, 14 days -- deluxe teahouse trekking -- Ang Nuru Sherpa -- US$2980 Forbidden Mustang - NepalMustang is a Tibetan Buddhist region of traditional villages and gompas, fantastically-sculpted canyons and Himalayan peaks soaring up from the Kali Gandaki River gorge. We explore the remote corners of Mustang searching for hidden cave-gompas and the last nomads of the Kingdom of Lo. The best Mustang itinerary by far ... 25 April-15 May, 21 days -- expedition-style -- Kim Bannister -- US$3780 Everest ABC Trek 6400m - TibetWe touch Everest on the highest trek in the world! 8-28 May, 21 days -- jeep safari & expedition-style -- local leader -- US$3750?+flight/train to Lhasa 2011 SummerWe trek all of Ladakh, offering the most variety and have the most professional trekking crew there are! GHT: The Far West - Jumla to Simikot, Humla - NepalWe're adding this Great Himalaya Trail option as an approach to our Limi Valley & Kailash trip, a fantastic and diverse trek in itself! Details to come ... 22 May-1 June, 11 days --expedition style --
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Lhakpa -- $???0 Remote Limi (Humla) Trek Saga Dawa Kailash & Guge Kingdom - Nepal & TibetMystical Humla is one of Nepal's most remote destinations. We trek the remote Limi Valley route to the Tibetan border before cleaning our sins during the Kailash trek and Saga Dawa festival. Next, sacred Tirthapuri, the ruins of ancient Kyunglung (Zhangzhung Kingdom) and the incredible Guge Kingdom, finishing with a wonderful drive along the Himalayan range to reach exotic Lhasa. 29 May-29 June (for Saga Dawa), 32 days -- expedition-style -- Kim Bannister -- US$4980 Mystical Markha & Nomads - LadakhLadakh's jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring Zanskar range combining village and nomadic life. Traditional Markha villages, crumbling fortresses, ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and the green Markha river valley lead us over high passes to the high Tibetan & Ladakhi nomadic pasture lands; incredible scenery and wildlife throughout. 15 July-3 Aug, 20 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2780 Markha, Nomads & High Passes - Ladakh, ChangthangFollowing old caravan routes over high Himalayan passes, this is one of the most remote, unique and challenging treks in the Changthang, the high Tibetan plateau. We trek through the spectacular high lake region, ford sparkling rivers and set up camp with the nomads with the snow-capped Himalayas as a backdrop. Markha Valley start (see above). 15 July- 13 Aug, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3380 Remote Zanskar *exploratoryAn unbeatable journey along the Great Himalaya Trail! Our remote Kanji La, Sum Shade Valley and Marang La route is perhaps THE best trek from years of exploration. We venture through river canyons and over high passes to the most remote villages of mythical Ladakh and Zanskar, ending in the purely Tibetan nomadic regions of Rupshu. 19 Aug-18 Sept, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3480 2011 AutumnUpper Dolpo & Shey Phoksumdo Lake Trek - NepalInner Dolpo, a mythical region of yaks, high plateaus, snow-peaks, high passes and villagers living a traditional 'Tibetan' life, is one of our favorite destinations in the Himalaya, a remote, challenging and incredibly scenic Himalayan trek. Join us for our third year of wild exploration with Thinle! 2 Oct-1 Nov, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$4680 -- popular, book early Annapurna Peaks & Villages Trek - Nepal * Introductory TrekA classic low-altitude tea-house trek through the terraced valleys and traditional villages of Nepal's middle-hills, with spectacular panoramas of the Annapurnas & Himalayan range from Poon Hill, all in just under two weeks. 1-14 Oct, 14 days -- tea-house trekking -- Ang Nuru Sherpa -- $1880 Everest Luxury Trek - NepalDreaming of a trek in Nepal but aren't sure you can handle the rigors of the mountains? Our Everest luxury trek is for you! We stay in Dwarika's Boutique Heritage Hotel in Kathmandu and luxury hotels in the Everest region, all the while experiencing breath-taking views and the best of Sherpa mountain culture. 8-21 Nov, 14 days -- teahouse trekking -- Ang Nuru Sherpa -- US$2880 Everest High Passes Trek - NepalThe best, virtually all, of the Everest region; we cross the Cho La & Renjo La passes (with a Kongma La option), explore the spectacular Gokyo lakes region, climb Gokyo Ri and Kala Pattar, visit Everest Base Camp, the Chukhung & Thame valleys, relaxing in cozy Sherpa lodges en route. 9 Nov-3 Dec, 25 days -- teahouse trekking -- Kim Bannister -- US$2680 -- popular, book early Wild Everest: Arun Valley to Gokyo Lakes - NepalEarly Everest expeditions pioneered this incredible trek through the lush, traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley, crossing high ridges separated by glacial rivers to reach the alpine Solo Khumbu. From Lukla in Everest region we journey to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, staying in cozy Sherpa lodges en route. Join us for Christmas & New Year! 10 Dec-5 Jan, 27 days -- expedition style & teahouse trekking -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3080
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