Ilam Trek

Ilam Trek
Trek Duration: 13 -14 days
Trek Destination: Mabu Village & Ilam Bazaar in Ilam District (600 KM east
of Kathmandu, close to the Darjeeling border)
Trek Starting Point: Deurali Bazaar, One hour flight from Kathmandu to Biratnagar & seven hours drive onwards.
Trek End Point: Ilam Bazaar (4000 ft.) Highest Point on
Trek: Sandankphu (11,700 ft.)
Mountains Ranges: Kangchenjunga (Kangchendzonga) Himal, Makalu & Khumbu Himal Ranges
Day 1: Fly to Biratnagar, drive to Ilam Bazaar and then to Deurali Bazaar (flight time 1
hr, drive 6 hrs.)
Day 2: Kalapani School (6300ft) campsite (six hr. walk).
Day 3: Gentle uphill to Simle (6720ft) then sharp uphill through forest to
Kalapokhari camp (10,195ft)(about 4hrs.). Lunch and overnight.
Day 4: Steep ascent to Sandakphu (11,811ft)(4hrs.) Lunch and overnight at camp.
Short day because of altitude.
Day 5: Sunrise at Sandakphu, late descent to Mabu Gompa (Monastery Camping Grounds (7,000 ft?) (6hrs.).
Day 6: Steep downhill through the village of Mabu to Mabu (5,700ft)(2 hr) Camp, lunch,
Set medical camp at local school, overnight at Mabu Camp.
Day 7-8: MABU Medical Camp.
Day 9: Walk to Sulubung (2 hrs.), Medical Camp at Sulubung
Day 10-11: Medical Camp at Sulubung
Day 12: Half day camp, walk to Ilam (3hrs.), Overnight at Ilam.
Day 13: Breakfast, Drive to Chandragarhi (3 hr).
Fly to Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 extra day
Himalayan HealthCare July 2006 Trek Information Sheets Page 2 of 29

Buddhism

Buddhism during the Mauryan period (300-400)

Emperor Ashoka from India put up a pillar at Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in the 2nd century BC. It is also believed that Ashoka went to Patan and had four stupas built there. It is believed that his daughter Charumati established the village of Chabahil, which is located between Kathmandu and Bodhnath. There is a stupa and monastery in Chabahil that are said to date back to her time.

It is said that upon the expansion of the Mauryan dynasty into the Terai plains in Nepal, Buddhism was adopted by the ancestors of the Tharu and flourished until the resurgent Licchavi repelled its adherents in AD 200. But, in fact, the Tharu are the remnants of ancient Sakya, Koliya, Mourya and many other ancient tribes. Thus, obviously, Buddhism in Nepal has been flourishing since Buddha's time if we consider ancient Kapilvastu and Devdah in Nepal.

Nepali Film Actor

Rajesh Hamal, born on June 9, 1964 in Palpa, Nepal is one of the most famous and successful actors of Nepal. He started his career with the movie "Yug Dheki Yug Samma." He is considered a dominant figure in bringing professionalism in the Nepalese movie industry.

Biography

Rajesh completed his schooling from Moscow, higher education (MA in English) from Punjab University, India. Studied in Nepal for a year at St Xavier's School in grade eight. He had modelled for Fashion Net, an Indian fashion magazine in 1985 and had also walked the ramp in Kathmandu and New Delhi in 1986. In one year, on an average, he works on 10 to 12 films. The maximum was 16 films in 1994. He has worked in more than 177 Nepali movies and a Pakistani movie. Among all his movies, Devata and Basanti are his favorite.He was linked with Kristi Mainali in his earlier carrier and both couple shared the great on screen chemistry. Later on people talk about Rajesh Hamal and Karishma Manandhar onscreen as the best pair in the Nepalese film industry.

What keeps Hamal as the monopolistic actor in Nepal is the fact that he has strong voice and charming personality that goes well with the industry. Hamal has often been cited as Hugh Grant of Nepal. He has appeared in many film awards in Nepal. He is also the brand ambassador of some well-selling market items of Nepal. He is unmarried till date. His fans are spread everywhere in Nepalese communities around the world.

Welcome to Nepal Trekking

Namaste!!

Welcome to Nepal Trekking !!!

Nepal is a never-ending outdoor adventure play-ground. Being home to eight out of the fourteen highest peaks in the world, each over 8000m. and ancient cultures, Nepal is the place to visit.

If you are looking for adventure and cultural experience of life time. Nepal has some of the best ever popular hiking, trekking, rock climbing, peak climbing, mountaineering, kayaking, rafting, canyoning, wildlife safari, mountain biking, , paragliding, cultural sites and much more

Rich cultural spirit that represents unique blend of Buddhism and Hinduism, Birth place of Buddha, Home of Mount Everest, World class rivers, World heritage sites - this is Nepal and it has something to enjoy for everyone.

"Nepal Trekking" is proud to share our country, its nature & century old cultures, and many years of experience in this field with you and give you an excellent opportunity to explore our beautiful Nepal.

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Thamel ,Katmandu, Nepal

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The Everest region!

The Khumbu or Everest region is the most popular trekking area in Nepal. It would probably be the most popular destination, but it is more difficult to get to Solu Khumbu than to the Annapurna area. To get near Everest, you must either walk for 10 days or fly to Lukla, a remote mountain airstrip where flights are notoriously unreliable.

Solu Khumbu is justifiably famous, not only for its proximity to the world's highest mountain (8848 metres), but also for its Sherpa villages and monasteries. The primary goal of an Everest trek is the Everest base camp at an elevation of about 5340 metres. But you cannot see Everest from the base camp, so most trekkers climb Kala Pattar, an unassuming 5545-metre bump on the southern flank of Pumori (7145 metres).

Other than the problem of access, the other major complication to an Everest trek is the high likelihood of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). This potentially deadly disease, commonly known as altitude sickness, is caused by climbing too quickly to a high elevation. Be sure to read the section on mountain sickness in the Health & First Aid chapter if you are planning an Everest trek. If you suffer symptoms of altitude sickness and cannot go to base camp, you can still make a worthwhile trek to less ambitious destinations such as Namche Bazaar, the administrative headquarters of the Khumbu region; Khumjung or Thami, more typical Sherpa villages; or Tengpoche Monastery. From Tengpoche you will have an excellent view of Everest and its more spectacular neighbour Ama Dablam (6856 metres).