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Himalayas

The highest mountain range on earth stretches through Asia between the Indian subcontinent and the Tibetan highlands. The Himalayas were formed as a result of India's plate collision with Asia and the unfolding continues to this day: Every year the mountain range grows by several millimeters. The folded mountains comprise ten of the 14 eight-thousand-meter peaks of the world, including Mount Everest. A distinction is made between the High Himalayas and the Near Himalayas, which include the so-called Siwaliks, whose heights are comparable to those of the Alps.

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Long Distance Hiking · Manang

Chulu Far-East, 6038 m (3-4 days from/to Nagwal)

recommended route Difficulty T5 difficult

Distance 22.9 km

Duration 20:00 h

Ascent 2,331 m

Descent 2,331 m

"Tiger Baby" is a technically simple 6000-meter peak for Himalayan beginners that offers a spectacular panorama.

from Wolfgang Drexler,

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Long Distance Hiking · Karnali Province

Juphal – Phoksundo (7 days lodge trekking)

recommended route Difficulty T2 moderate

Distance 90.3 km

Duration 42:00 h

Ascent 5,115 m

Descent 5,115 m

The blue color of Phoksundo Lake is absolutely incredible and its surroundings seem almost magical.

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Mountain Hike · Nepal

Everest trek 3, Namche-Khumjung

recommended route Difficulty T4 moderate Stage 3

Distance 7.6 km

Duration 3:15 h

Ascent 520 m

Descent 520 m

Acclimatization route on the "Ant Trail" over the runway to the Gompa of Khumjung. Return as a loop route to Namche Bazaar.

from Karl Linecker,

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Mountain Hike · Nepal

Everest trek 2, Phakding-Namche

recommended route Difficulty T1 difficult Stage 2

Distance 9.5 km

Duration 4:30 h

Ascent 1,204 m

Descent 413 m

Second stage to Sagarmatha National Park and on the Everest trek to the Sherpa Centre of the Khumbu region, Namche Bazar.

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Long Distance Hiking · Manang

Naar-Phu (Nar-Phoo): Meta, Phu, Naar, Kang La, and Ngawal (10 days moderate trekking from/to Kathmandu)

recommended route Difficulty T2 difficult

Distance 98 km

Duration 40:00 h

Ascent 10,299 m

Descent 10,239 m

Ancient Tibetan cultural land is nestled in Naar-Phu within a magnificent high mountain landscape without any vehicle traffic; crossing the Kang La ...

from Wolfgang Drexler,

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Long Distance Hiking · Mustang

From Dhi to Phu: Damodar Kunda and Saribung La/Mustang La (6042 m)

recommended route Difficulty T5 difficult

Distance 78.4 km

Duration 55:00 h

Ascent 5,681 m

Descent 5,040 m

A camping trekking tour of superlatives – with several summit options! The section up to the Damodar Lakes presents no special challenges and ...

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from Wolfgang Drexler,

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Mountain Hike · Nepal

Manaslu Circuit

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 187.2 km

Duration 90:00 h

Ascent 13,000 m

Descent 12,500 m

Lodge trekking around Manaslu (8,156 m), 22 travel days, of which 16 are trekking days, technically mostly easy but demanding mountain hiking with ...

from Thomas John,

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Long Distance Hiking · Nepal

Nagoru Lake Trekking (5 days camping trekking starting/ending in Phu)

recommended route Difficulty T5 difficult

Distance 24.8 km

Duration 21:00 h

Ascent 2,223 m

Descent 2,223 m

This demanding high mountain trekking leads to an almost magically appearing lake that only very few people have seen so far.

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from Wolfgang Drexler,

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Mountain Hike · Solukhumbu

Nepal Solo Khumbu - the Gokyo circuit

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 134.5 km

Duration 67:49 h

Ascent 13,424 m

Descent 13,061 m

Lodge trekking in Solo Khumbu with Lungden Ri, Renjo La and Gokyo Ri as highlights.

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Long Distance Hiking · Nepal

Trekking in Solo Khumbu to Everest Basecamp

recommended route Difficulty difficult

Distance 167.7 km

Duration 75:48 h

Ascent 13,379 m

Descent 13,747 m

Lodge trekking in the Solo Khumbu, the Mount Everest region Technically easy but demanding mountain hike, 23 days Sightseeing of Kathmandu's ...

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The Himalayas have always exerted a great fascination. With its mountain ranges that exceed 8,000 m several times, it is definitely an impressive sight. The literal translation of its name is "snow place." It houses numerous glaciers, which are also the source of all major river systems in South Asia. With its altitude and special location, the Himalayas are responsible for the climatic differences between South Asia and the northern regions. The mountain range stretches from Central Asia along the border of India, Nepal and Bhutan with Tibet to the Patkai Mountains between Assam and Myanmar and the Hengduan Mountains and separates the Indian subcontinent from the rest of Asia. The Himalaya is not only the highest mountain range on earth but also the deepest gorge, the Kali-Gandaki valley in Nepal is located in the range.

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