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Our treksSmall - Friendly - Adventurous Hello from the three of us! Himalayan journeys are truly our passion and lifestyle. Joel and Kim run the best Zanskar and Ladakh treks there are, and in our 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 Nepal and India SpringSee the bottom of the page for
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See our Expeditions section for mountaineering. 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. 13-26 March, 14 days -- tea-house trekking - Lhakpa Dorji Sherpa --US$1880 GHT: High Manaslu, Tilicho Pass & Remote Mustang - central NepalJoin Kim's first Great Himalayan Trail trek! Starting with the spectacular Manaslu trek (see below), we cross the high Tilicho Pass to reach Mustang, finally exploring remote routes along the Kali Gandaki river gorge to search for the last nomads of Mustang and hidden Tibetan Buddhist caves (see below). 4 April-21 May, 48 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$4980 High Route Around Manaslu - NepalManaslu, 'Mountain of the Spirit', is a remote trek of incredible ethnic and scenic diversity. Lush rice paddies, sparkling river valleys and the traditional villages of Nepal's sub-tropical middle hills lead to remote Tibetan villages, high Himalayan passes and breathtaking vistas of Manaslu and other Himalayan peaks. Standard Annapurnas finish: 4-28 April, 25 days --
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Lhakpa -- US$2980 The Last Nomads of Mustang - Nepal *exploratoryForbidden Mustang 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 ... 28 April-21 May, 24 days -- expedition-style -- Kim Bannister -- US$3780 -- 2 places left Kanchenjunga Base Camp - North SikkimMagnificent! Newly opened North Sikkim is the setting for a spring trek to the rarely seen north east face of Kanchenjunga, in a glorious mountain setting approached through pristine forest of rhododendron and blue pine, discovered on our ground breaking 2009 trek. 16 April-4 May, 19 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Tega -- US$2950 -- full & closed 2010 Northern SummerOur first Mongolia exploration and the first India GHT trek, the Great Himalayan Trail. The Great Himalayan Bicycle AdventureAn incredible adventure on two wheels that follows demanding roads through mythical Himalayan kingdoms to the crossroads of High Asia, Ladakh. Ours is a journey in space as we bike over seven passes, and into the past as we ride through an ancient land. 27 May-25 June, 30 days -- jeep supported & off road expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3250 -- filling Western Mongolia Treks *exploratoryMongolia is a Tibetan Buddhist region steeped in legend, a fabled land of golden steppes, Gengis Khan, nomads, reindeer, camels and yurts. We trek in both the Altai Mountains with the Kazakh nomads and in the sublime Khovsgol Lake region, perhaps meeting the Tsaatan reindeer people en route. 30 May-27 June, 29 days -- expedition style -- Kim Bannister -- US$4380 -- book early for visa The Great Himalayan Traverse 2010 - Ladakh and SpitiFrom the high domains of the nomads of Ladakh to the lush forests of the Kinnaur valley, this trek is a stunning kaleidoscope of landscapes and peoples as we journey across both the Great Himalayan Barrier and the Pir Panjal range. 27 June-18 July, 22 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2950 GHT Exploration - IndiaThe GHT West India is being worked out - explore all or some of the eight sections - what can we tempt you with?! 14 July-1 Nov, 111 days -- expedition style -- Depi Chaudhry -- US$1780-2650 per section Zanskar Traverse Wild *exploratoryReal adventure, the 'best of' past years of exploration. Wild routes through spectacular canyons and sparkling river valleys, crossing many high Himalayan passes, lead us to the traditional villages and Tibetan Buddhist gompas of mythical Ladakh and Zanskar. 18 July-16 Aug, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa - -- US$3480 -- filling Stok Kangri Ascent & Markha ValleyA wonderful introduction to the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh and Himalayan trekking and climbing, with time to enjoy the rightly renowned beauty of the Markha valley en route to a non-technical ascent of Stok Kangri. 25 July-15 Aug, 22 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2850 (Markha valley only: $2250) 3 places left Mystical Markha Valley & the Nomads of KharnakLadakh's jewel and beyond; a stunning trek under the soaring Zanskar range combining village and nomadic life. Traditional 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. 21 Aug-10 Sept, 21 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980 Nomads, Lakes & High Passes of the ChangtangOne of the best remote treks in the Himalaya, simply spectacular; turquoise salt-lakes, river walks and plains, backed by soaring peaks, with yak-hair nomadic tents peppered throughout. We follow old caravan routes over high passes, fording rivers and setting up camp near the nomads after trekking through the magical Markha Valley (see above). 21 Aug-19 Sept, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3480 Across The Great Himalayan Divide and JumlamThe warmth and beauty of the Markha valley is a gentle prelude to the wild canyons of the legendary 'Jumlam' route into the ancient Kingdom of Zanskar, and on to a crossing of the Great Himalayan barrier via the icy Kang La to the alpine pastures of Lahaul. This autumn adventure simply gets better every year! 19 Aug-12 Sept, 25 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3250 2010 AutumnYes, more GHT (Great Himalaya Trail) exploration! GHT Chota Kailash - India *exploratoryA trek to the least known Kailash, on India's remote border with Nepal - and on via a wild route to the base of Nanda Devi. 18 Sept-16 Oct, 28 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3450 GHT West Nepal ExplorationAs real as it gets; we trek approximately half the Great Himalaya Trail Nepal section, from Jomsom through Dolpo to Simikot and Limi via some rough and high trails with some real exploration thrown in too. Details to come. 20 Sept-18 Nov, 60 days -- light expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness
-- US$??00 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$4580 -- popular, book early (GHT?) Kanchenjunga-North Sikkim TraverseA trekking wonderland of unspoilt trails and remote passes; the Zemu valley with its unrivalled mountain views and from the high Mugathang plateau, summer pastures of our friends the Lachenpa, lastly the Kishong Pass to Tholung Monastery, one of the remotest in the Himalaya. 22 Oct-16 Nov, 26 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Tega -- US$3950 -- book by July for permits 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 --
$1880 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 -- popular, book early Bhutan - The Chomolhari trekA taste of the most elusive of Himalayan kingdoms, and the Chomolhari trek which so many of our trekkers have raved about; a winning combination of villages, beautiful landscapes and superb mountain views. 16 Nov-3 Dec, 17 days -- expedition style -- Joel Schone -- US$$3800 including Kathmandu-Paro flights 2010 Christmas treksEscape to a place free of incessant Christmas tunes! Eastern Gateway to Everest - NepalEarly Everest expeditions pioneered this route through the lush, traditional hill villages of the Arun Salpa valley. Culturally diverse, with stunning alpine scenery, it's a fantastic middle hills trek, and little known. Higher up in the Sherpa Khumbu region, we journey to the turquoise Gokyo Lakes, staying with friends in Sherpa lodges. Join us for Christmas & New Year! 10 Dec-5 Jan, 27 days -- expedition style & teahouse trekking -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980 Wild Winter - India *exploratoryBrrrr! The Chadar, the trek on the semi-frozen Zanskar river is one of the craziest on the planet and a must do for every hardcore trekker. We combine it with some -40 exploration on the frozen Tso Moriri too, perhaps some snow leopard spotting. 28 Dec-21 Jan -- LIGHT expedition style -- Jamie McGuinness -- US$2480 2011 Chadar ExpeditionOnce again a small team will be joining us for what has become the most professionally run expedition on the old trade route to Zanskar, the stunningly beautiful Chadar, rightly known as one of the toughest in the Himalaya; as the Zanskar freezes and frost smoke wreathes the trees, we trek the frozen Zanskar River, with the best equipment, staff, and leadership on the ice. 16 Jan-8 Feb, 24 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3800 including equipment Chadar Zanskar - IndiaThe summer way into Zanskar crosses many passes, in winter the locals simply walk the frozen Zanskar River... And we follow into the Kingdom of Zangla. 13-27 Feb, 15 day -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$3100 2011 SpringClassic EverestThe legendary Jiri route from the middle hills to the base of Everest, taking time to enjoy and the very best viewpoints in the mythical land of the Sherpas. 5 Mar-1 April, 28 days -- teahouse trekking -- Joel Schone & Lhakpa Nuru -- US$2950 Kanchenjunga Base Camp - North SikkimMagnificent! Newly opened North Sikkim is the setting for a spring trek to the rarely seen north east face of Kanchenjunga, in a glorious mountain setting approached through pristine forest of rhododendron and blue pine, discovered on our ground breaking 2009 trek. 29 April-16 May, 18 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Tega -- US$3200 2011 Tibet & Indian SummerKim's plans; dates to come! Remote Limi (Humla) Trek Saga Dawa Kailash & Guge Kingdom - Nepal & TibetWe trek the remote, almost mythical 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. June (for Saga Dawa), 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim Bannister -- US$4880 The Great Himalayan Traverse 2011 - Ladakh and SpitiFrom the high domains of the nomads of Ladakh to the lush forests of the Kinnaur valley, this trek is a stunning kaleidoscope of landscapes and peoples as we journey across both the Great Himalayan Barrier and the Pir Panjal range. 11 June-3 July, 23 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2950 Mystical Markha Valley & the Nomads of Kharnak - 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. July, 21 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$2980 Stok Kangri Ascent & Markha ValleyA wonderful introduction to the Himalayan Buddhist Kingdom of Ladakh and Himalayan trekking and climbing, with time to enjoy the rightly renowned beauty of the Markha valley en route to a non-technical ascent of Stok Kangri. 8-29 July, 21 days -- expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang -- US$2750 (Markha valley only: $2250) Nomads, Lakes & High Passes of the Tibetan Plateau - Changtang, LadakhFollowing old caravan routes over high Himalayan passes, this is one of the most remote, unique and challenging treks in the Changtang, 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). July, 30 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3580 Across The Great Himalayan Divide2011 itinerary to come! 10 Aug-1 Sept, 23 days -- light expedition style -- Joel & Lobsang GHT: Ladakh & Zanskar Traverse: The Wild RouteReal adventure, real trekking along the Indian Great Himalayan Trail. The 'best of' past years of exploration, our trek through awesome river canyons, over high Himalayan passes and across hidden valleys lead us to the most remote villages of mythical Ladakh and Zanskar, ending in the nomadic regions of Ladakh, which are purely Tibetan. August, 31 days -- expedition-style -- Kim & Lhakpa -- US$3580
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