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Trekkers wishing to meet few other foreigners will enjoy The Gurung Heritage Trail. Village panoramas with a Himalaya backdrop offer unparalleled beauty, and the cultural interaction can be even more rewarding than the views. This book provides the essentials for entering the heart of Gurung country and an inroad to the lifestyle of Nepal's mid-hills. This trek can be done on its own, or combined with the world-renowned Annapurna Circuit, details are outlined within. *Route descriptions includes exclusive new routes *Side trips not found in other guidebooks *Detailed, day-wise maps *Cover...

INCLUDES LANGTANG & HELAMBU The Tamang Heritage Trail lies west of the Langtang Valley. The scenic route passes through mainly Tamang villages in the mid-hills that receive considerably fewer tourists than the traditional, adjoining Langtang trek. Himalayan panoramas and village vistas are sensational and home stay enables a deeper cultural experience than can be had on more established routes. The Tamang ethnic group comprises 6 percent of the total population of Nepal, and Tamang are the predominant inhabitants of Rasuwaa District where this route and the Langtang Valley lie. Tamang have a...

This pristine trail (5 to 9 days) is an ideal choice for those seeking cultural interaction away from the popular, commercialized routes and can be conveniently combined with a visit to the World Heritage Site (Natural) of Chitwan National Park. The scenic route passes through mainly Chepang villages in the mid-hills that receive considerably fewer tourists than the traditional trekking areas. Himalayan panoramas from select viewpoints and village vistas are sensational and home stay enables a deeper cultural experience than can be had on more established routes. This book provides the...

An enchanting mid-hills trail located entirely in the Mahabharat Lekh (also known as the Lesser Himalaya) with broad, jaw-dropping vantages of the frosty Greater Himalaya peaks at hilltop lookouts and along much of the route. The highest elevation of the 6-7 day trek is 10,325 feet (3,147 m), and near the beginning. Thus, the top-down journey is easygoing and good for all seasons. The culturally diverse region has seen few tourists. Ethnicities prevalent along the way include Sherpa, Tamang, Thami, Majhi, Newar, and Yolmo. Among these groups, the Thami and Majhi are rarely encountered on...