While the northern aspect of the Himalaya sweeps into the majestic solitude of the 11’000-foot Tibetan Plateau, the southern flank descends from peaks at over 29,000 feet to subtropical jungle at 2,500 feet. Nepal cleaves to this windward side of the mighty range, the villages of its myriad ethnic people layered on the slopes and connected by a network of time-worn footpaths. No wonder that Snow Lion’s Nepal trip selection focuses on trekking, for this is the world’s utmost destination for those who long to head down the open trail. Our walking adventures in Nepal range from challenging Everest Base Camp expeditions to moderate day hikes in the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys. A far cry from the wilderness hiking and backpacking of North America, a trek in Nepal is a journey into a kaleidoscope of living, ancient cultures.
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$ 2,595.00 |
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14 Days |
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Annapurna Sanctuary
Sanctuary: a sacred place or a place of refuge. This definition must have been familiar to those who named this valley the “Annapurna Sanctuary.”
Oct 19, 2008 - Nov 2, 2008
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$ 3,495.00 |
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26 Days |
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Around Annapurna
One of the classic Himalayan treks, the Annapurna Circuit follows river valleys deeply engraved between 20,000-foot peaks. These are the time-worn trade routes between India and Tibet, which you will share with villagers, nomads, and caravans.
Oct 21, 2008 - Nov 15, 2008
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$ 4,295.00 |
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22 Days |
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Dolpo Salt Traders Trek
Mountains, politics and centuries separate the timeless region of Dolpo from the rest of the world, but at Snow Lion, we’ve found our way in for more than a decade. Exquisite peaks, passes, valleys, rivers await the intrepid trekker.
Sep 21, 2008 - Oct 12, 2008
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$ 2,995.00 |
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19 Days |
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Everest Close Up
Arrive at Everest Base Camp (17,389') via the historic route taken by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953. We'll pause along the way in Sherpa villages, teahouses, markets, and Buddhist monasteries. The trek culminates at Kala Pattar (18,200').
Oct 8, 2008 - Oct 26, 2008 / Oct 29, 2008 - Nov 16, 2008 / Apr 1, 2009 - Apr 19, 2009 / Apr 22, 2009 - May 10, 2009 / Oct 7, 2009 - Oct 25, 2009 / Oct 28, 2009 - Nov 15, 2009
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$ 2,895.00 |
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17 Days |
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Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang
Trek north of the snowcapped Annapurna into the tawny landscape of Mustang, a vassal state within Nepal and one of the last Tibetan Buddhist kingdoms. We'll hike among verdant, irrigated fields and enter the fortress-like villages known as dzongs.
Jul 23, 2008 - Aug 8, 2008 / Sep 10, 2008 - Sep 26, 2008 / May 6, 2009 - May 22, 2009 / Jul 22, 2009 - Aug 7, 2009 / Sep 9, 2009 - Sep 25, 2009
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$ 2,595.00 |
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12 Days |
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Sherpa Villages of Everest - A lodge-to-lodge trek
Trek through Sherpa communities with deluxe lodge accomodation beneath the inspirin Mount Everest. Experience the Sherpa way of life, their customs and traditions to gain a window into a distinct culture.
Oct 7, 2008 - Oct 18, 2008 / Nov 7, 2008 - Nov 18, 2008 / Dec 19, 2008 - Dec 30, 2008 / Mar 17, 2009 - Mar 28, 2009 / Oct 6, 2009 - Oct 17, 2009 / Nov 6, 2009 - Nov 17, 2009 / Dec 18, 2009 - Dec 29, 2009
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$ 4,995.00 |
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19 Days |
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Three Kingdoms of the Himalaya: Nepal, Bhutan & Tibet
Elevation and amazement mount as we peregrinate from peaceful green valleys in the "Land of the Thunder Dragon" to the raucous flurry of Kathmandu and the austere heights of enigmatic Tibet. This is a cultural sampler sewn into the seams of the Himalaya.
Oct 1, 2008 - Oct 19, 2008
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$ 3,295.00 |
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23 Days |
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Ultimate Everest
Every step of this world-class trek rewards us with sublime vistas encompassing four of the world's highest summits: Cho Oyu, Makalu, Lhotse and Everest. Soaring mountains surround the cozy villages of the Sherpas who accompany us on our adventure.
Oct 12, 2008 - Nov 3, 2008 / Apr 5, 2009 - Apr 27, 2009 / Oct 11, 2009 - Nov 2, 2009