http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/ Nepal: Travel, Trekking, Mountaineering information - Arrna.Com delivers the latest interesting news and articles on the latest technology, entertainment, automotive, and more. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:05:19 -0400 http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/island-peak-expedition-via-kalapattar---6183m---21-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/island-peak-expedition-via-kalapattar---6183m---21-days.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:17:00 -0400 Most of the summits lie in the heart in Sherpa World. We follow the classic Everest approach through the Solu Khumbu. Sherpa capital of Namche Bazaar is veering off the trail to Everest base came. We will enter the magnificent Gokyo valleys, a land of high altitude lakes and icy glaciers. after crossing Chhukuma La at 6183m. Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/chulu-west-peak-expedition---6419m---24-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/chulu-west-peak-expedition---6419m---24-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:33:00 -0400 Ascent of Chulu West and Chulu Central are best made from a base camp in a small valley north of Manang situated off the main trail to Thorong La pass 5416m. Indeed some of the best views of this peak can be had from that pass. Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/hiunchuli-peak-expedition---6441m---23-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/hiunchuli-peak-expedition---6441m---23-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:32:00 -0400 Hiunchuli (6441m.) is the fourth highest peak among the ‘trekking Peaks’ and considered one of the least difficult by expeditions. It was first summited in October 1971 by an American Peace Corps Expedition under the leadership of Craig Anderson. Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/mera-peak-expedition---20-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/mera-peak-expedition---20-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:29:00 -0400 <span style="font-weight: bold; " class="Apple-style-span"> <div style="text-align: left; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 102); font-size: medium; font-weight: bold; " class="packhead"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: 'times new... Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/chulu-east-peak-expedition---6584m---21-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/chulu-east-peak-expedition---6584m---21-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:28:00 -0400 The Chulu and Pisang peaks rise above the dry, arid Manang region of Nepal. This remote area lies in the rain shadow of the massive Annapurna Himal. We begin our approach by following the Marsyandgi Khola through a variety of landscapes and cultures. From the subtropical land of the Gurung people to the high Tibetan like region of the Manang... Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/kwangde-peak-expedition---6011m---16-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/kwangde-peak-expedition---6011m---16-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:23:00 -0400 Kwangde peak 6011meter is located above the famous Sherpa village of Namche Bazaar and is ripe for those wanting to ascend a seldom-climbed 6000-meter peak. Combine this with a remote approach walk through un-spoilt alpine terrain and you have the essence of this challenging climb. Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/island-peak-expedition-via-chola-pass---6183m---20-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/island-peak-expedition-via-chola-pass---6183m---20-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:22:00 -0400 Island Peak trip is a special trek, which combines an ascent of Island Peak with a visit to the famous lakes of the Gokyo area or Everest Base camp. After climbing Gokyo Ri for fantastic views of Cho Oyu and Everest, trekkers can cross the Cho La pass and descend to Dingboche to prepare for the ascent of Island Peak. Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/kongma-tse-mehra-peak-expedition---5849m---25-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/kongma-tse-mehra-peak-expedition---5849m---25-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:20:00 -0400 Kongma Tse stands above the Khumbu Glacier opposite Lobuche and it is called as Mehra Peak too. It is one of several summits, including Pokhalde, that make up the long southwest ridge of Nuptse carved out between the Khumbu and Nuptse Glaciers. Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/kusum-kangru-peak-expedition---6367m---18-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/kusum-kangru-peak-expedition---6367m---18-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:16:00 -0400 Regarded as technically very challenging on all possible routes, Kusum Kanguru is an impressive rock and ice peak which forms the border between the Dudhkosi in the south and Hinku Valley to the north. Its name originating in Sherpa language means the Three Snow-White Gods. This climb is suggested only for participants who have enough alpine... Expeditions http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/mardi-himal-expedition---5587m---21-days.html http://nepal.arrna.com/adventure/expeditions/mardi-himal-expedition---5587m---21-days.html Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:14:00 -0400 Mardi Himal is considered to be an ideal introduction to mountaineering in the high Himalaya, particularly if you have limited time available. No previous experience of high altitudes is necessary, as every precaution will be taken to ensure gradual and thorough acclimatization during the trek to the mountain. Expeditions