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2005-2006
Trips by Activity
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Trekking/Hiking/Climbing
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 22 days
We
thought it would be fun to travel across the entire Himalayan
Mountain range, so last year we gave it a try and now we’re
offering it to you.
The
trip starts north of the Himalaya on the Tibetan Plateau and
we trek, raft and drive our way along the Kali Gandaki River
(through the World's deepest gorge, between the Annapurna and
Dhualagiri ranges) to the flat terai region south of the Himalaya.
We’ve combined the very best of trekking, rafting, and safari
along with stops to some rarely visited quaint hilltowns, for
a truly unique adventure in Nepal.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 17 days
This tour does it all! We'll explore the ancient cities
of the Kathmandu Valley, do a classic trek into the Annapurna
Range, and finish up in the jungles of Royal Chitwan National
Park for a wildlife adventure. This is one of our favorite tours,
great for both the fledgling and the aficionado Nepal traveler.
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Nepal
--- Trekking --- 21 days
This is the classic ascent to Annapurna Base Camp, deep
in the heart of the Annapurna Range. We'll begin with a few
days in the Kathmandu Valley, home of the exotic ancient cities
of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Then on to the lush jungles
in the lower reaches of the Annapurna range where we'll slowly
work our way up to the snowy Annapurna Base Camp (14, 200 ft)
with unparalleled views of such favorites as Annapurna I (26,545
ft) and Machhapuchhare (22,942 ft.).
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Natural Science*Culture --- 23 days
This trip is a once in a lifetime chance. We'll venture
into the once forbidden Kingdom of Mustang (the home of the
Lo people) on what is sure to be a magical mix of undisturbed
Tibetan buddhist culture, modern scientific understanding, and
the austere beauty in this land lost in time. This is a special
trip to the incredible Tiji Festival in the walled city of Lo
Manthang.
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Nepal
--- Trekking --- 22 days
The Langtang region was Nepal's first Himalayan national
park, and for good reason! Nowhere else is so much high mountain
landscape accessible with such ease and with so few tourists.
This is an extended trek which takes us through numerous Tamang
villages (Tibetan related peoples), to multiple glaciers, and
along beautiful alpine lakes.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture -- 15 days
The traditional and still most common way to get from one
place to another in Nepal is to walk. It is an integral facet
of Nepalese culture. This is the trip for those who want to
experience Nepali life, but don't think they'll make it trekking
in the high mountains. On this trip, we'll trek in the
relative lowlands around Kathmandu Valley, exploring the world-renowned
temples of the Valley, then on to Chitwan for a spectacular
wilderness adventure looking for wild rhinos, elephants, and
tigers.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 17 days
This tour does it all! We'll explore the ancient cities
of the Kathmandu Valley, do a classic trek into the Everest
Region, and finish up in the jungles of Royal Chitwan National
Park for a wildlife adventure. This is one of our favorite tours,
great for both the fledgling and the aficionado Nepal traveler.
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Mera
Peak
Trekking
--- 23 days
Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal and offers
fine views, pristine forests, alpine lakes, and of course a
classic style Himalayan climb to a staggering 6476 meters. We've
planned this trip with plenty of extra time for acclimatization,
mountaineering skills workshops, and a chance to take in this
awesome trek/climb.
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Nepal
--- Trekking --- 22 days
This is the classic route to Everest Base Camp from the
Nepal side. We'll stop just short of base camp and climb Kala
Patar (18,190 ft). This is truly one of the finest scenes in
the Himalayas, with dizzying views of Cho Oya (26,906 ft.),
Nuptse (25,849 ft), and Everest (28,028 ft). We'll also have
time to take in the legendary hospitality of the Sherpa people
who inhabit this region.
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Nepal/Tibet
--- Trekking --- 26 days
Mt. Kailas is a sacred pilgrimage mountain in southern Tibet.
This trek starts in remote far western Nepal. We'll wind our way
through the front range of the Himalaya into Tibet, then up to
Mt. Kailas. We'll make the pilgrimage around Kailas along with
the buddhists pilgrims from all over southern Asia and Tibet.
*We are not offering specific departure dates for this tour, but
it is a available for custom bookings. Let us know if you are
interested.
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Wildlife
Viewing
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 22 days
We
thought it would be fun to travel across the entire Himalayan
Mountain range, so last year we gave it a try and now we’re
offering it to you.
The
trip starts north of the Himalaya on the Tibetan Plateau and
we trek, raft and drive our way along the Kali Gandaki River
(through the World's deepest gorge, between the Annapurna and
Dhualagiri ranges) to the flat terai region south of the Himalaya.
We’ve combined the very best of trekking, rafting, and safari
along with stops to some rarely visited quaint hilltowns, for
a truly unique adventure in Nepal.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 17 days
This tour does it all! We'll explore the ancient cities
of the Kathmandu Valley, do a classic trek into the Annapurna
Range, and finish up in the jungles of Royal Chitwan National
Park for a wildlife adventure. This is one of our favorite tours,
great for both the fledgling and the aficionado Nepal traveler.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 17 days
This tour does it all! We'll explore the ancient cities
of the Kathmandu Valley, do a classic trek into the Everest
Region, and finish up in the jungles of Royal Chitwan National
Park for a wildlife adventure. This is one of our favorite tours,
great for both the fledgling and the aficionado Nepal traveler.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture -- 15 days
The traditional and still most common way to get from one
place to another in Nepal is to walk. It is an integral facet
of Nepalese culture. This is the trip for those who want to
experience Nepali life, but don't think they'll make it trekking
in the high mountains. On this trip, we'll trek in the
relative lowlands around Kathmandu Valley, exploring the world-renowned
temples of the Valley, then on to Chitwan for a spectacular
wilderness adventure looking for wild rhinos, elephants, and
tigers.
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Natural
Science Tours
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Natural Science*Culture --- 23 days
This trip is a once in a lifetime chance. We'll venture
into the once forbidden Kingdom of Mustang (the home of the
Lo people) on what is sure to be a magical mix of undisturbed
Tibetan buddhist culture, modern scientific understanding, and
the austere beauty in this land lost in time. This is a special
trip to the incredible Tiji Festival in the walled city of Lo
Manthang.
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Cultural
Tours
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All
of our tours are designed to interact with local peoples and
their cultures. In the following tours, however, we have specifically
included cultural activities. Keep in mind, all of our tours
offer a few days to roam the streets of Kathmandu and the surrounding
valley. If you're worried about not being exposed to the local
Himalayan culture, don't be. You'll be interacting daily with
the wonderfully hospitable peoples along our routes as well
as with our native staff who accompany us on our journeys. But
if you want to experience Himalayan cultures a little more deeply,
these tours are for you!
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 22 days
We
thought it would be fun to travel across the entire Himalayan
Mountain range, so last year we gave it a try and now we’re
offering it to you.
The
trip starts north of the Himalaya on the Tibetan Plateau and
we trek, raft and drive our way along the Kali Gandaki River
(through the World's deepest gorge, between the Annapurna and
Dhualagiri ranges) to the flat terai region south of the Himalaya.
We’ve combined the very best of trekking, rafting, and safari
along with stops to some rarely visited quaint hilltowns, for
a truly unique adventure in Nepal.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture -- 15 days
The traditional and still most common way to get from one
place to another in Nepal is to walk. It is an integral facet
of Nepalese culture. This is the trip for those who want to
experience Nepali life, but don't think they'll make it trekking
in the high mountains. On this trip, we'll trek in the
relative lowlands around Kathmandu Valley, exploring the world-renowned
temples of the Valley, then on to Chitwan for a spectacular
wilderness adventure looking for wild rhinos, elephants, and
tigers.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Natural Science*Culture --- 23 days
This trip is a once in a lifetime chance. We'll venture
into the once forbidden Kingdom of Mustang (the home of the
Lo people) on what is sure to be a magical mix of undisturbed
Tibetan buddhist culture, modern scientific understanding, and
the austere beauty in this land lost in time. This is a special
trip to the incredible Tiji Festival in the walled city of Lo
Manthang.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 17 days
This tour does it all! We'll explore the ancient cities
of the Kathmandu Valley, do a classic trek into the Annapurna
Range, and finish up in the jungles of Royal Chitwan National
Park for a wildlife adventure. This is one of our favorite tours,
great for both the fledgling and the aficionado Nepal traveler.
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Nepal
--- Trekking*Wildlife*Culture --- 17 days
This tour does it all! We'll explore the ancient cities
of the Kathmandu Valley, do a classic trek into the Everest
Region, and finish up in the jungles of Royal Chitwan National
Park for a wildlife adventure. This is one of our favorite tours,
great for both the fledgling and the aficionado Nepal traveler.
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Nepal/Tibet
--- Touring --- 15 days
Travel the ancient trade route between the Indian Subcontinent
and the Forbidden City of Lhasa. There are few other routes
that have more mystique surrounding them than the road to Lhasa.
We travel over 6 major passes and traverse the mighty Himalayas.
This is one of the great touring trips in Asia, not to be missed!
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Bhutan
--- Touring*Cultural --- 4 days
This is an add-on to any of our other tours. Visit the cultural
sites of Paro and Thimphu, including the Ta Dzong, Simithoka
Dzong, and the facinating cities themselves. This is perfect
for a layover, or a pre/post trip extra!
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Bhutan
--- Touring*Cultural --- 8 days
Visit the sites of Bhutan in this non-trekking tour. We'll
take you to the Taktsang Monastery perched on the edge of a
3000 ft cliff, the beautiful Thimphu Valley, the national painting
school, and numerous other religious and cultural sites in the
Shangri-La known as Bhutan.
*We are not offering specific departure dates for this tour,
but it is a great add-on to one of our Nepal or Tibet tours,
let us know if you are Buddhist.
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Bhutan
--- Touring*Culture* --- 15/18 days
This tour is a journey into the heart of Bhutan. Bhutan
is a country steeped in Buddhism, where the forces of nature
are severe, yet equally balanced with the lives and faith of
the people. This is a leisurely tour, with plenty of time to
look around and take-in the raw natural and spiritual beauty
of this Shangri-La.
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Touring
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Nepal/Tibet
--- Touring --- 15 days
Travel the ancient trade route between the Indian Subcontinent
and the Forbidden City of Lhasa. There are few other routes
that have more mystique surrounding them than the road to Lhasa.
We travel over 6 major passes and traverse the mighty Himalayas.
This is one of the great touring trips in Asia, not to be missed!
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Bhutan
--- Touring*Cultural --- 4 days
This is an add-on to any of our other tours. Visit the cultural
sites of Paro and Thimphu, including the Ta Dzong, Simithoka
Dzong, and the facinating cities themselves. This is perfect
for a layover, or a pre/post trip extra!
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Bhutan
--- Touring*Cultural --- 8 days
Visit the sites of Bhutan in this non-trekking tour. We'll
take you to the Taktsang Monastery perched on the edge of a
3000 ft cliff, the beautiful Thimphu Valley, the national painting
school, and numerous other religious and cultural sites in the
Shangri-La known as Bhutan. This is a great addition to one
of our Tibet or Nepal tours and a grat way to get a feel for
Bhutan.
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Bhutan
--- Touring*Culture* --- 15/18 days
This tour is a journey into the heart of Bhutan. Bhutan
is a country steeped in Buddhism, where the forces of nature
are severe, yet equally balanced with the lives and faith of
the people. This is a leisurely tour, with plenty of time to
look around and take-in the raw natural and spiritual beauty
of this Shangri-La.
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Did
you see your ideal trip?
Don't
worry If you didn't, We specialize in custom itineraries. Contact
us and we'll combine
our years of expertise with your ideas to put together your
ideal
South Asian trip.
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All Photos copyright, 1997-2007 - Damian Hodkinson
Copyright
- Earthbound Expeditions, USA, 2007. All Rights Reserved
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