Nepal Expedition Trips 2009 – Mera Peak October 2009.

Mera Peak 6476m – the highest trekking peak in Nepal.

MERA PEAK OCTOBER 2009 with

• Nepal’s highest trekking peak at 6476m
• A great introduction to trekking at high altitude before tackling an 8000m peak
• Excellent success rate thanks to our gradual acclimatisation programme
• A tried and tested circular route, making for an interesting and varied itinerary
• Truly breathtaking views, including 5 of the world’s highest peaks (Everest, Kanchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu and Cho Oyu)

Introduction
At 6476m (over 21, 000 feet) Mera Peak is the highest trekking peak in Nepal, and is ideal as an introduction to the world of high altitude mountaineering. The view from the top is arguably one of the finest panoramas in the Himalaya – a magnificent spread of 5 of the world’s highest mountains. Whilst a tough and demanding climb, Mera has little in the way of technical climbing. As such it is accessible to most mountain walkers, provided they are fit, acclimatised and armed with determination and strong will-power. Previous experience with crampons and ice axe is necessary, but extensive experience is not essential, and we can organise a refresher course on the glacier before making the ascent. 

Our itinerary has been designed with great care, enabling a slow and safe acclimatisation, but at the same time fitting perfectly into a 3 week schedule. We have chosen a circular route, not only because this makes the trip more varied, but we firmly believe that the key to success on Mera Peak lies in acclimatisation. Our trek in to the Hinku valley avoids the main trail over the Zatrwa La used by most trekking companies, and instead takes us through remote villages, across rugged terrain and into the wilderness of the Makalu Barun National Park. Our clients, instead of being forced into a rapid ascent over the Zatrwa La, benefit from a slow acclimatisation that stands them in good stead for success on the mountain. Our success rate is enhanced further by allowing a spare day in case of adverse weather or illness.

We have one of the best support teams in the Himalaya: an experienced Western leader, local Sherpas, sirdars, cooks and porters. We have worked with our crew for many years, and together we have taken our clients up hundreds of peaks in the Khumbu, from Everest to Mera Peak.

Our leaders
Our trip to Mera Peak will be led by a qualified International Mountain Leader. All of our leaders have a valid first aid certificate, have a wealth of experience at altitude – and are highly versed in recognising and dealing with the symptoms of altitude sickness. We are extremely careful in our selection of leaders, and make sure that not only are all of our staff known personally to us, but also that we choose the right leader for the right trip. With Dream Guides you will be looked after by someone whose experience on Mera Peak is second-to-none, and to whom your safety and wellbeing are paramount.

Altitude
We are confident that our itinerary follows an excellent acclimatisation programme. We make sure we do everything at a slow, steady pace and keep ourselves hydrated. Most people do not experience any problems at altitude, provided they ascend slowly and are sensible about any altitude symptoms. If you do have any problems, we are equipped with a Portable Altitude Chamber (PAC bag) and a satellite phone to aid evacuation.

Itinerary & Highlights :

Trip Grading:
There is a great variety of terrain on this trip: the initial trek into the Hinku valley is straightforward, with rugged trails and strenuous but achievable passes. The paths are in relatively good condition all the way to Khare, where we establish “base camp” for several days. After this we use crampons and ice axes to make our way up the Mera Glacier, where we will rope together as appropriate for glacier travel. We have given this trip a Grade E – demanding – due to the altitude attained and on account of several long days’ trekking. The actual technical aspect of the climb is Easy – but this reflects the technical difficulty of the mountaineering and we are not suggesting that an ascent of Mera Peak is not a tough physical challenge!

Trekkers approaching summit, Mera Peak

Mera Peak Itinerary:
Day 1 Arrive Kathmandu. Airport transfer provided. Meet the group this evening at our hotel. Hotel

Day 2 A free day sightseeing in Kathmandu. Also a kit check and final chance to buy any last minute items. Hotel

Day 3 An early start for the spectacular flight to Lukla, the gateway to the Everest region, where we meet our porters and cook team. Trek to Poyan (2800m). Camp

Day 4 Today we leave the main trade route to Phaplu, and begin a steady trek along the winding path to Pangkongma (2846m). Camp

Day 5 Fantastic views today, including our first view of Mera’s south face, as we head over the Pangkongma La to Nashing Dingma (2600m). Camp

Day 6 From Nashing Dingma we head over the Surke La and make our way to camp at the grazing land of Chalem Kharka (3600m). Camp

Day 7 From Chalem Kharka we continue climbing through grazing country, but on more rugged paths that afford superb views of Kanchenjunga, to our camp at Chunbu Kharka (4200m). Camp

Trekkers walking on thick snow, Mera

Day 8 Chunbu Kharka to Khote. Today we have a shorter day as we contour around the Hinku valley and descend to join the main trail towards Mera. We camp in an area known as Khote (3550m). Camp

Day 9 From Khote we head up the Hinku valley to the village of Tangnag (4356m). Our day is dominated by stunning views of Kusum Kangguru and Kyashar. Camp

Day 10 Acclimatisation day in Tangnag. One option for today is to walk up the ridge towards Kusum Kangguru base camp, reaching an altitude of nearly 5000m. Here we should be able to have a good view of our route up to Mera La. Camp

Day 11 Tangnag to Khare. We cross over glacial moraine, with great views over the turquoise glacial lakes, and hike through the pasture of Dig Kharka, underneath the impressive North Face of Mera Peak, to reach Khare (4850m) – the last settlement before we head onto the Mera Glacier. Camp

Day 12 Acclimatisation day in Khare. There are some excellent walks around Khare, and it is important to spend time acclimatising and recuperating here to maximise our chances of summiting. We may also have a chance to hone our crampon and ice axe skills by climbing up to the tongue of the glacier. Camp

Day 13 Khare to the Mera La. An hour and a half’s walk above Khare, we put on our crampons and head up the 25-30 degree slopes of the Mera Glacier to establish our camp at the Mera La (5300m), where we can enjoy the truly spectacular scenery: including our first glimpse of a 7000m peak, Chamlang. Camp

Mera Peak, Nepal

Day 14 Mera La to High Camp (5800m). This is a short day – 3-4 hours – as we are still acclimatising in preparation for our summit bid. Today you really feel you are in the heart of the giant mountains of the Himalaya: first we see the red pyramid of Makalu to the east, followed shortly by the impressive black rock of Everest peeking out above Lhotse, and it is not long before we catch sight of Cho Oyu to the north-west. The final piece to the jigsaw is Kanchenjunga, 80 miles to the east: a well-earned vista of 5 of the highest mountains in the world! Camp

Day 15 Summit day! An early start for a long day. You should be well acclimatised by now as we set off in the cold, one step at a time. We continue across the glacier at a slow but steady pace, roped up in teams to avoid the crevasses. Most of the climb is at an easy gradient, whilst the last 50 metres are somewhat harder at 45 degrees (we may use a fixed rope for this last section). It usually takes around 4-6 hours to reach the summit, where you are rewarded with a view of some of the most spectacular scenery in the world – from the sunrise over Kanchenjunga and Makalu to the east, to the majestic summits of Everest and Lhotse to the north, every single step will be worthwhile as you breathe in this unforgettable panorama.

We then make the long descent via the same route to Khare, where you will have a hot meal and a much deserved sleep! Camp

Day 16 A spare day – just in case of bad weather, an additional day for another summit attempt. Camp

Day 17 Descend to Khote. We begin our walk out today, descending the Hinku valley, to camp at Khote (3550m). Camp

Day 18 Khote to Tuli Kharka. Our return to Lukla is more direct, and today we climb up through the forest on the west side of the Hinku valley, to the yak herders’ settlement of Tuli Kharka (4300m). Camp

Day 19 Tuli Kharka to Lukla. We ascend to cross the Zatrwa La (4600m), our last climb of the trip! Now we have a 2000m descent all the way to Lukla, and our base at Paradise Lodge – a favourite haunt of Sir Edmund Hillary. Lodge

Day 20 We take the early morning flight back to Kathmandu, and have the afternoon free for sightseeing or last minute shopping. This evening we will go out for a group meal to celebrate in one of Kathmandu’s finest restaurants. Hotel

Day 21 The trip ends today with a transfer to the airport for your homeward flight.

Please note that this itinerary should be taken as a guideline and is not set in stone. This is adventure travel, and bad weather, delayed flights and a whole host of reasons can prevent us from following our intended schedule. Our leader will be able to make any alternative arrangements that are necessary to ensure our trip runs as smoothly as possible.

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Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour Package.

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Kathmandu to Pokhara Tour & Chitwan Jungle Safari
This 10 day Kathmandu to Pokhara Tour and Chitwan Jungle Safari is a well designed tour program that gives you excellent opportunities to see and experience the sites and sound of ancients cultures to present day cultures of Nepal.

While in Pokhara, you will enjoy seeing the most extraordinary views of the Annapurna Himalayan range and the surrounding valleys. On the cultural side, you will closely experience the Nepalese way of life both in the cities and in the rural areas throughout the tour. Then, in Chitwan Jungle park, you will enjoy elephant safari through the jungle to see wildlife and indulge yourself at the comfort of luxury at our best choice of resort with swimming pool.
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Pokhara is an extraordinary landscape and one of the most attractive destinations in Nepal. The treasures of Pokhara include the tranquillity of Phewa Lake, spectacular views of Annapurna Himalayan range and Mount Machhapuchhare (6,977 m), luscious green hills, terraced farm slopes, countless species of vegetation, rushing rivers in a tropical-like environment. Pokhara is, since ancient times, the traditional export center for trade with India and Tibet. Merchants from remote Himalayan regions of Nepal, such as Muktinath and Mustang still come here with mule trains.
The Gurungs and Magars are the aboriginal inhabitants and remain the majority in the hill regions. But the urban population is now made up of diverse ethnic groups seeking employment opportunities. The Gurungs and Magars have reputation as hardworking farmers and valorous warriors who have earned worldwide fame as Gurkha soldiers.

This calm city of Pokhara serves as a base camp for trekking and rafting trips through the regions of Annapurna and Western Nepal. Baidam on the southeastern end of Phewa Lake and is dominated by restaurants, bars, hotels and shops, is the gathering place for travelers in the western regions of Nepal. The island temple of Barahi is accessible from Baidam by dug out canoes. This two-storied pagoda is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Ajima. On Saturdays, devotees paddle across the lake carrying live animals for sacrifice.

Bindhyabasini Mandir is a local Hindu temple on the northeast of Phewa Lake in the vicinity of the Old Bazaar. It is dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati. Devotees perform animal sacrifices and have picnics in the courtyard on Saturdays. The Old Bazaar area is still the commercial hub of merchants from the remote Himalayas while Phewa Lake site is a pleasure spot for holiday maker from around the world!
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Itineraries of Kathmandu Pokhara Chitwan Tour Package

Day 01.	Arrive Kathmandu, Nepal Upon arrival, meet at the airport, transfer to hotel, itinerary briefing and Nepali dinner with or without folk culture show.(D)
Day 02.	Kathmandu Valley Tour Half to Full Day (B) (L)
Day 03.	Kathmandu Pokhara flight Early breakfast, drive to airport and take a 30 minutes flight to Pokhara. Upon arrival, meet at the Pokhara Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. Remaining day at leisure.(B) (L)
Day 04.	Pokhara Tour Today, we visit scenic places, temples and monuments of Pokhara.(B) (L)
Day 05.	Tour to Managi Gompa (Monastery) Early morning, drive to Managi Gompa and visit the traditional Nepalese bazaar.(B) (L)
Day 06.	Drive to Sarangkot and an Easy Trek downhill Today, we get up early and drive to Sarangkot to catch the sunrise over the mountains. The view we will experience today is breath taking. We take lunch at Sarangkot and trek back to Pokhara Phewa Lake side in the afternoon.(B) (L)
Day 07.	Pokhara-Chitwan Jungle Park (Chitwan Jungle 2 nights/3 Days): Early morning, drive Pokhara to Chitwan and begin jungle activities, Upon arrival, meet and transfer via boat across the Narayani river to Island Jungle Resort. On reaching resort, our guest relations officer will brief guest. 1:00 p.m: Lunch. 3:30 p.m: Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk / Nature walk with Boat ride. 8:00 p.m: Dinner. (B) (L) (D)
Day 08.	Jungle Safari and Activities 5:30 a.m: Wake up call followed by tea/coffee. 6:00 a.m: Bird watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle walk. 8:00 a.m: Breakfast. 9:30 a.m: Crocodile walk. About an hour walk through grassland and forest upstream of the Narayani river. Board boats to observe crocodiles along the bands while floating back to the camp. 1:00 p.m: Lunch. 3:30 p.m: Elephant Safari /Jungle Walk / Visit Observation Tower / Nature Walk with Boat Ride. 8:00 p.m: Dinner. (B) (L) (D)
Day 09.	Jungle Safari Activities and return to Kathmandu 5:30 a.m: Wake up call followed by tea/coffee. 6:00 a.m: Bird Watching / Elephant Safari / Jungle Walk. 8:00 a.m: Breakfast. 9:30 a m: Departure for Kathmandu by road. (B) (L)
Day 10.	Depart from Kathmandu Transfer to airport will be provided.

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TOUR COST INCLUDES:
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Dhaulagiri 8,167 meters 7th highest mountain in the world means “white mountain” though many mountains over the world have names, which translate to White Mountain; this is without doubt the most astonishing one. Everyone is familiar with the name Dhaulagiri which is in the western part of Nepal, probably the best spot for remote and adventurous trekking in Nepal. The simple reason behind it is that it consist more than fifteen 7,000 meter magnificent peaks with land of dramatic contrast.

This trekking routes starts after 8 hours scenic drive from Kathmandi to Beni, from Beni you head in a north-westerly direction through the villages of Babichour, Dorbang and Darapani to Muri from where you head north still keeping to the banks of the Myagdi Khola. Muri is the last major settlement on this trail and is inhabited by people of the Magar tribe, of Mongoloid stock and descended from the early settlers of the Nepalese middle hills. From Muri, you head north along the Myagdi Khola through the villages of Baghara, Dobang and Chartare to Pakoban. Beyond Pakoban there are no permanent settlements. Still heading north you skirt the Chhanbardan Glacier, keeping on its left side, to reach the Dhaulagiri Base Camp from where magnificent mountain vistas are available. Head north-east from the Base Camp and climb the steep incline to the French Pass (5,360 meters), between Tukche Peak (6,920 meters) and Sita Chuchura (6,611meters). Heading east you descend a little and pass through a portion of the Hidden Valley and climb to Thapa Pass (5,250 meters), between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 meters) from where you begin your descent, heading south-east to Alubari. From Alubari, the trail further descends to the village of Marpha on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, and then heads north to Jomsom from where you fly back to Pokhara. For those who have got enough time there is an option continuing trek down to Kalopani, Tatopani, Ghorepani then to Pokhara.

Season: March – November
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 1800 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2200 US Dollar (USD)

Details Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu airport (1,345 meters). There you will be met by our Airport Representative and transferred to hotel by private tourist vehicle. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2: Kathmandu city tour. Your sightseeing trip will start at 9AM in the morning after your breakfast. We will provide a private vehicle and professional tour guide. Places we visit Pasupatinath temple, Buddhanath, Monkey temple, Bhaktpur durbar square and Kathmandu durbar square. The afternoon includes a final briefing and preparations for the trek. Overnight at hotel.

Day 3: Drive to Beni (850 meters) by bus 8 hours. After your breakfast to your hotel, you drive to Beni this day. The drive should take 8 hours and you’ll find most of the part enjoyable, and offering good scenery. Beni is the district headquarters and has a police check post where your trekking permits will be examined. Beni is at the confluence of the Myagdi Khola and the Kali Gandaki. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 4: Trek to Babiachor (950 meters) 5 hours. Leaving Beni and Kali Gandaki the treks head west along the north bank of the Myagdi Khola through the village of Beni Mangalghat to Singa and Tatopani (hot springs). Crossing the bridge beyond the village to the south bank of the river, the trail makes a little half loop before crossing another bridge, near the village of Simalchour, back to the north bank from where it continues to the village of Babichor. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 5: Trek to Dharapani (1,400 meters) 6 hours. The valley widens and terraced hills develop on both sides of the river. The trail is fairly level and you pass the village of Shahashradhara, cross the Duk Khola and walking through fields arrive at Ratorunga. From here the valley narrows again and the terraces disappear on either side of the river. Continue to the village of Dharapani. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 6: Trek to Muri (1,850 meters) 5 hours. After crossing the river to its West Bank as you leave Phedi the trail starts climbing in earnest and there will be many switch-backs until you arrive at the ridge and the angle of ascent eases. Again the trail climbs steeply to the villages of Muri. Continue your trek to Sibang and Mattim. From here you continue up an incline to the snout of a ridge, descend to the Gatti Khola and reach Phalai Gaon (1,810 meters). Cross the Dhara Khola to once again emerge on the west bank of the Myagdi Khola and then climb a ridge to the large Magar village of Muri. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 7: Trek to Boghara (2,080 meters) 6 hours. Descend a little, cross a stream and continue through terraced fields before climbing a ridge to reach the pass from where you can see Mt. Ghustung South (6,465 meters). Descend to the Myagdi Khola and trek along its West Bank to the village of Naura from where you will climb a little before traversing a grassy hill and climbing a steep slope with switch-backs and then descend through a forest and terraced fields to Boghara (2,080 meters). Overnight at tented camp.

Day 8: Trek to Dobang (2,520 meters) 5 hours. The trail first descends through terraced fields to a small ridge and then through a forest to Jyardan which is the most remote permanent settlement in these parts. After the settlement a high winding path crosses a rocky area and then descends before climbing again to Lipshe where there is on single hut. The trail continues through a forest to Lapche Kharka and then climbs to the level area at Dobang. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 9: Trek to Choriban Khola (3,110 meters) 5 hours. After crossing a wooden bridge out of Dobang the trail ascends a forested area. Soon the west face of Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters) becomes visible through breaks in the trees. Descend to the Myagdi Khola and cross it via a wooden bridge to the east bank continue to Chartare. Passing through forests again, you cut across a rocky area and cross a stream to Choriban Khola. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 10: Trek to Italian Base Camp (3,660 meters) 7 hours. Follow a trail to the terminal moraine of the Chhonbarban Glacier and enter the glacier from the right. Tukche Peak (6837 meters) becomes visible straight on; at the far end while the impressive north flank of Dhaulagiri I (8,167 meters) dominates the skyline to your right. After a short while you will reach Italian Base Camp (3,660 meters), which is also the site of your camp for the night. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7,751 meters), Dhaulagiri III (7,715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618 meters). Overnight at tented camp.

Day 11: Acclimatization and rest day. We will spend a day here in order to acclimatize and adjust to the thinning of the air. It is recommended that your body acclimatizes to the high altitude and be “tuned” for the even higher altitudes to come. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 12: Trek to Glacier Camp (4,210 meters) 6 hours. Set up early in the morning when the weather is expected to be clear. Trail is bit prone to stone fall, and pass through a narrow gorge. Today we stay overnight near at glacier. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 13: Trek to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (4,740 meters) 7 hours. This is one of our adventurous days to Dhaulagiri base camp. From here you can look up at the impressive north face of Dhaulagiri I (8167 meters) dominates the skyline to your right. To the west are the peaks of Dhaulagiri II (7,751 meters), Dhaulagiri III (7,715 meters) and Dhaulagiri V (7,618 meters). In front of you is the impressive ice fall that descends from the north east col. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 14: Another acclimatization and Rest Day. Another rest day, but very important for the acclimatization. Views from this place will be superb and there is plenty to explore. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 15: Cross French Pass (5,360 meters) then trek to Hidden Valley (5200 meters) 6 hours. After the glacier you climb two terraced hills, the first of which runs along the glacier, and then cutting across a mountain flank and a moraine you enter a gentle incline on the left from an ablation valley. Climb this gentle slope to the French Pass (5,360 meters). A great vista opens up from the French Pass and you will be able to see Mukut Himal (6,328 meters), Tashi Kang (6,386 meters) and Sita Chuchura (6,611 meters), all of which surround the Hidden Valley. To the south is Tukche Peak (6,920 meters) and beyond is the massive peak of Dhaulagiri I. From French Pass you continue along the right edge of the Hidden valley losing a little altitude to Thapa Pass (5,250 meters) between Tukche Peak and Thapa Peak (6,012 meters). Descending from Thapa Pass you will make a camp at about 5,200 meters. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 16: Cross Dhampus Pass (5,200 meters), and trek to Yak Kharka (3,680meters) 6 hours. Descend from the hidden valley, to the Dhampus Pass and continue to Yak Kharka. There is a perfect camp site to enjoy the surrounding. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 17: Trek to Jomsom (2,710 meters) 5 hours. Descend to the village of Marpha, on the west bank of the Kali Gandaki River. Marpha is home to many apple orchids as well as all the various food products made from the fruit. Apple Brandy is a local specialty that you may be lucky enough to taste en route. Continue to north, up the river valley to the town of Jomsom. Overnight at tented camp.

Day 18: Thirty five minutes morning fly to Pokhara (900 meters) and sightseeing same day. Today 35 minutes morning flight takes us to Pokhara from Jomsom. Once we arrived at Pokhara airport, we then drive to hotel. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing tour around Pokhara valley, which covers Fewa Lake, Devi’s water fall, Museum, Tibetan refugee settlement and Gupteshower cave etc. Overnight at hotel.

Day 19: Leisure day in Pokhara. It’s also spare day in case of bad weather in Jomsom. Overnight at hotel.

Day 20: Drive to Kathmandu by bus 7 hours. Overnight back at the hotel in Kathmandu by bus. If you are interested in continuing on to the Chitwan Jungle Safari, River Rafting Adventure or any other tours you can start today. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21: Transfer to international airport for your final departure.
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your final flight departure from Nepal.

NOTE: The above information is a guide and standard template of what we provide. The trek can be customized at your request to accommodate your specific requirements.

Price Includes:
1. Airport/Hotel/Airport pick up & drop by private car/van/bus.
2. Standard accommodation in four/five star hotel in Kathmandu breakfast included. (3 nights)
3. Standard accommodation in two/three star hotel in Pokhara breakfast included. (3 nights)
4. Kathmandu and Pokhara City Tours inclusive tour guide, private car/van/bus.
5. Full board meal during camping, prepared by our cook with Tea & coffee.
6. Tented accommodation and equipment during the camping trek. (We will provide fully water proof two men tents, dining tents, kitchen gear, dining table, chairs, toilet tents, shower tent etc.)
7. A local government license holder Trekking Guide during the trek., a cook, required number of porters, their food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine.
8. Boiled and purify drinking water for the trek.
9. All trekking permits & fees.
10. Surface Transfer to and from Kathmandu.
11. Flight cost from Jomsom to Pokhara including airport departure taxes in Jomsom airport.
12. Down Jacket and duffel/kit bag by Ace the Himalaya (which needs to be returned after the trek.)
13. All our government taxes.
14. Tourist service charge, vat.
15. Official expanse.

Price Excludes:
1. Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
2. Your travel insurance (compulsory).
3. International airfare and airport departure tax.
4. Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport Kathmandu for 60 days from date of issue. You will require 2 passport size photos.
5. Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry.
6. Personal trekking Equipment.
7. Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected.)
8. Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section.

Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.

Price can be also customized. Prices remain valid till December 2008.
Group and Travel Agent discount available as per request.

Please Note: US$90 per person per night if you need extra accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara including breakfast
-US$115 per person extra if you wish to take flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu.

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VII KFG – The 7th Krakow Mountain Film Festival. VII edycja Krakowskiego Festiwalu Górskiego. /Version english and polish/

Mark your calendars!
4th to 6th December 2009 in Krakow, Poland.

VII KFG – 7th Krakow Mountain Film Festival.

The 7th Krakow Mountain Festival (KFG) starts in a month (4-6 December 2009). As always, the most important part of the festival are guests and mountain films.

We have already written a bit about our guests. Let’s just remind you that among this year’s foreign climbing stars are Patxi Usobiaga – the world master of onsight (the Basque will also conduct climbing workshops,), Tommy Caldwell – the leader of free ascents on El Capitan, (Usobiaga and Caldwell will deliver their presentations on Saturday, December 5) and Rafał Sławiński – one of the most renowned mixed and ice climbers (his presentation will take place on December 6).

The Polish climbing scene will be represented, among others, by our best Himalayan climber Kinga Baranowska. There will be also other Polish climbers – both bigwall and sport. The full list of Polish guests will be published soon…

Last year, climbing workshops were conducted by Ines Papert – ice climbing champion (photo Adam Kokot)

Traditionally, the highlight of 7th KFG will be films. Of course, there will be the well established film events. First of all, the Polish mountain film contest Grand Prix KFG 2009*, which is a unique opportunity for young filmakers to present their pictures and also to confront their skills with more experienced masters. Secondly, we will have another dose of films from the Banff Mountain Film Festival – one of the most distinguished mountain film festivals in the world.

On Friday evening (4 December) we will watch some special screenings: a feature film  Nordwand, directed by Philipp Stölzl and a documentary tribute to the 100th anniversary of the Tatra Mountain Rescue Service, directed by Anna Maria Filipow, titled Na każde wezwanie Naczelnika (review). For those still not unsatisfied, we have a film block “On Rock and Ice” which consists of four films: Ice, Anarchy, and the Pursuit of Madness (direction Steve House), Grit Flick – Slab and Crack (direction Alastair Lee), Huber Brothers in Antarctica (direction Max Reichel), Sharp End (direction Peter Mortimer).

KFG cannot exist without the prestigious “Jedynka” award, which is given in recognition of exceptional achievements in alpinism and sport climbing.

In the previous years, a proper dose of adrenaline was ensured by “Jumping to a hold” competitions. However, this year the event will be taken over by boulderers who will compete in the Finals of Polish Bouldering Cup (Sunday, December 6). Most probably there will be lots of emotions…

Traditionally, during this year’s edition of KFG, there will be many lectures and workshops on safety in mountaineering and climbing, and also – similarly to the last year – freeride workshops.

The segment “Safe Mountains” will be conducted by the representatives of the Tatra Mountain Rescue: Jakub Jasiński, Marcin Józefowicz and Andrzej Maciata. The workshops  “Safety in the mountains: how to survive an unexpected bivy…” will be led by Wladek Niemiec – an instructor of the Polish Association of Alpinism and Tomek Nodzyński – a Tatra guide. The lectures will be accompanied by avalanche courses and first aid trainings.

Additionally, as usual, there will be also a chance to visit Outdoor Garment and Equipment Fair.

This is just a preliminary outline of the Festival’s timetable. The detailed KFG 2009 programme can be found on the organizer’s website (caution: the programme is evolving all the time).

Date: 4-6 December 2009
Place: University of Economics, Krakow, ul. Rakowicka 27.

* oficial site : – VII KFG – 7th Krakow Mountain Film Festival

* Mountain Film Festivals :

• Banff Mountain Festivals
• Dundee Mountain Film Festival
• Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival
• Fort William Mountain Film Festival
• International Climbers’ Festival – Lander, Wyoming
• Trento Film Festival.
• Krakow Mountain Film Festival.
• Zakopane Mountain Film Festival
• The 14th Andrzej Zawada Mountain Film Review in Lądek Zdrój

** Previous story  :  – Mountain Film Festivals

–  Guests of 6th Krakow Mountain Film Festival – Goście VI KFG himalaiści /Version polish and english/

–  VI KFG – 6th Krakow Mountain Film Festival. VI edycja Krakowskiego Festiwalu Górskiego. /Version english and polish/

7. Krakowski Festiwal Górski

W dniach 4-6 grudnia odbędzie się 7 Krakowski Festiwal Górski. W ciągu trzech dni w Krakowie gościć będzie wielki alpinistyczny świat. A w nim wybitne górskie osobowości, podróżnicy, świetni fotograficy, film, pokazy multimedialne, dyskusje, zawody sportowe, muzyka etc. Słowem prawdziwe święto gór, którego nie można przegapić.

Na scenie festiwalowej wystąpi światowa i polska czołówka himalaistów, wspinaczy wielościanowych i sportowych. Tegorocznymi gwiazdami zaproszonymi na festiwal są: żywa legenda klasycznej wspinaczki wielkościanowej Amerykanin Tommy Caldwell, jeden z najlepszych wspinaczy sportowych świata Hiszpan Patxi Usobiaga oraz mieszkający od lat w Ameryce, czołowy wspinacz alpejski i lodowy Rafał Sławiński.

Polską scenę wspinaczkową reprezentować będzie między innymi obecnie nasza najlepsza himalaistka, Kinga Baranowska. Będą również inni przedstawiciele polskiego wspinania, zarówno wielkościanowego, jak i sportowego. Pełna lista polskich gości festiwalu już wkrótce…

Hala pełna widzów – tak było na festiwalu w 2008r .

Na festiwalowym ekranie pojawią się filmy górskie z najwyższej, światowej półki z kanadyjskiego Banff Mountain Film Festival. Miłośnicy filmu górskiego będą mogli również śledzić zacięty wyścig polskich produkcji o Grand Prix KFG 2009. Po raz kolejny w konkursie polskiego filmu zobaczymy kilkanaście najlepszych obrazów o tematyce górskiej polskiego autorstwa.

Już tradycyjnie podczas festiwalu wręczona zostanie prestiżowa „Jedynka” za wybitne osiągnięcie na polu alpinizmu i wspinaczki sportowe.

Festiwal Krakowski to również wystawy czołowych polskich fotografików z dziedziny gór i alpinizmu, gorące dyskusje o ekologii, zasadach bezpieczeństwa i wspinania w górach. W tym roku również nie zabraknie interaktywnych kursów lawinowych oraz paneli dotyczących najważniejszych zasad bezpiecznego poruszania się po górach. Swoje warsztaty, prowadzone przez profesjonalistów, będą również mieli miłośnicy fotografii cyfrowej. Osobnym panelem będzie również po raz pierwszy Małe KFG skierowane do najmłodszych.

Na tegorocznym KFG nie zabraknie oczywiście wykładów i warsztatów poświęconych zasadom bezpieczeństwa i wspinania w górach, a także – wzorem ubiegłego roku – warsztatów Freeride’u.

Blok “Bezpieczne Góry” poprowadzą przedstawiciele TOPR-u; Jakub Jasiński, Marcin Józefowicz i Andrzej Maciata. Natomiast warsztatami “Bezpieczeństwo w górach: Jak przeżyć niespodziewany biwak…” pokierują; instruktor alpinizmu PZA Waldek Niemiec i przewodnik tatrzański Tomek Nodzyński. Wykładom towarzyszyć będą interaktywne kursy lawinowe i kursy pierwszej pomocy.

Nie zabraknie również emocji sportowych. W czasie tegorocznego Festiwalu rozegrane zostaną Finały Pucharu Polski w Boulderingu.

Bardzo ważnym elementem VII KFG będzie Kiermasz sprzętu i odzieży outdoorowej.

Miejsce: Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Krakowie, ul. Rakowicka 27.

Festiwal odbywa się na terenie Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego [mapa]

Plan miasta i tereny UE :

Plan sytuacyjny imprez festiwalowych :

Pawilon Dydaktyczno-Sportowy

Festiwale filmów górskich :

• Banff Mountain Festivals
• Dundee Mountain Film Festival
• Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival
• Fort William Mountain Film Festival
• International Climbers’ Festival – Lander, Wyoming
• Trento Film Festival.
• Krakow Mountain Film Festival.
• Zakopane Mountain Film Festival
• The 14th Andrzej Zawada Mountain Film Review in Lądek Zdrój

*Zobacz inne posty o festiwalach : – Mountain Film Festivals

** Źródła : – http://www.kfg.pl/ – http://www.wspinanie.pl/

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