Shiva Dhara Trek, one of the most interesting, but most difficult to do, among the trekking routes in the Makalu Arun Valley. Now one of the leading pilgrimage sites, Shiva Dhara (4310 m) is located at the foot of the towering Makalu Mountain (8463 m) in eastern Nepal. The sacred site is located at an altitude of 4,310 m above sea level in the rural village of Makalu and lies within the Makalu Barun National Park along the hiking trial leading to Makalu Base Camp. One of the main attractions of Shiva Dhara is the waterfall considered to be the most sacred tap (fountain) of Lord Shiva. A massive stone cliff with a hole in its face serves as a channel for a majestic 500-foot waterfall. Shiva Dhara is believed to have been a playful bathing place for Lord Shiva and Parbati during spring. Pilgrims make an annual pilgrimage to this place and seek to be freed from sins throughout their lives by bathing in the holy water tap. The place is covered with snow from October to March. The Shiva Dhara Trek, though among the most demanding, promises an adventurous and spiritually enriching experience. Access to this sacred site requires a daunting four to five hour climb up an extremely dangerous cliff. However, with the assistance of an experienced local guide, the ascent becomes feasible Outline of the Trek Details Total Program Days: 15 Days Total trekking Days: 14 Days Trekking Grade :Fairly Strenuous Maximum Altitude: Shiva Dhara (4310m) Accommodation: Hotel , Tea House/ Home Stays. Best Trekking Time: September to October. Permits: TIMS card MBNP Entrance Fees Transportation: Reserved Jeep, Regular Jeep, Flight, public Bus, Auto rickshaw Activity:: Having a screed bath, Trekking adventure , Volunteering, Sight seeing Photo capturing Total Trekking Hours Per Day : 4-8 hours. Major Highlights of the Shiva Dhara Trek Trek Piritual importance of the Shiva Dhara area, regarded for its historic Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage web sites. Natural splendor of the Shiva Dhara vicinity, characterized with the aid of its picturesque landscapes, cascading waterfalls,lush greenery Breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Himalayan mountain variety, along with snow-capped peaks, deep valleys, and rolling hills. Unique and off-the-overwhelmed-route revel in, far from the extra famous tourist destination. Stunning Shiva Dhara Waterfall, renowned for its scenic splendor and cultural importance. Shiva Dhara Trek Cost Includes One (1) porter guide daily salary including his food and accommodation for 14 days. One (1) Porter guide insurance cost . Trekker's Information Management System (TIMS) card cost for 1 persons Makalu Barun National Park Entrance Fee for 1 guests. Jeep Reservation from Tumlingtar – Khandbari-Num – Chamla Kharka and from Chamla Kharka – Num – Khardbari – Tumlingtar Two-night Khandbari Hotel room booking cost for 1 people. Support for MAST local community Projects Total Company service charge cost including government Tax, VAT as well as miscellaneous cost

Tsho Rolpa Lake trek is a beautiful trek in Nepal that takes trekkers around the high range of Rolwaling Valley in the East-Central part of Nepal. The major attraction of this trek is the Tsho Rolpa Lake. This lake is one of the biggest glacial lakes in Nepal. Behind the lake, you will get to see the beautiful scenery of the mountain. The trek is near the Tibetan border, and you will get to know the traditional culture of the Tibetan. You will have the opportunity to visit the Brahmin, Chhetri, Tamang and Sherpa villages. Also, you can learn about their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. There is also a legendary tales of the abominable snowman, known as the “Yeti” in the district. We will start our trek from Shingati. On the way, we will be seeing some rice and mustard fields and passing through Sun Koshi river. We will be exploring the Na village and the old monastery. We will head towards to visit the Tsho Rolpa Lake and get to admire the view of the lake. There is a Great monastery called Bigu Gompa along the trek. There are more than hundred nuns there. Besides going through alpine forests and rocky terrains, there will be a beautiful blue spot of ice-cold water sparkles like a charm in the middle of the scenic snowy mountains. During Tsho Rolpa lake trek you hardly meet some other trekkers on the way. Its because of this trekking area is not as famous as other popular trekking in high altitude lakes such as Gosaikunda trek, Gokyo lake trek, etc. For those who are looking for a less crowded area to enjoy the real beauty of Nepal from the remote villages, this trek is the best option. The best time to do Tsho Rolpa trek will be in Autumn and Spring. Full of colorful rhododendron flowers will be growing in the forest. Enjoy nature as you trek up. Itinerary Cost Faqs Day 1 : Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Chechet and trek to Simi Gaon(1,900m) – 12 hours.

Today we will take the early morning bus from Old Bus park at around 6 AM to Chechet. The drive follows the bumpy ride through the winding and dusty roads. The dusty ride with beautiful landscapes and blooming rhododendron flowers on the way make your long drive worth.

Along the way, we will cross Kharidhunga, Charikot, Singati, and Gongar. From Chechet we will take a short two hours of hike to Simi Gaon for overnight stay.

Accommodation & Dinner Included

Today after breakfast, we will begin our walk to reach Beding. The trail on the way is colorful and vibrant because of the blooming Rhododendron flowers, greeneries and white mountains sparkling at the top. After around three hours of walk from Simi Gaon, we will reach Surmuche village. And then further two hours of the trek takes us to Kyalche and than to Dongang.

On the way, the fantastic sound of birds and beautiful streams make our trek attractive. From Dongang the trail to Beding is the lonelier path, via the dense forests and beautiful vegetation, the uphill walk takes around 4/5 hours to reach Beding.

Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today after having early morning breakfast, we will start our trek to Tsho Ropla. Today's walk is a bit longer because we have to back at the same place tonight. The 2 hours of silent and peaceful trial walk, takes us to Na Gaon at 4,180 m. From Na Faon its around 2 and half hours of walk to Tsho Rolpa Lake. The beautiful spots of ice and greenish water, a reflection of blue sky shining like a jewel amid the panoramic snowy mountains welcomes us in Tsho Rolpa Lake. The enchanting view of Majestic Mountain Gauri Shanker can be seen from here.

Rolwaling Valley is also linked with the Everest region. Adventure challenger trekkers cross the Tashi Lapcha pass above 5700 m to go to Namche Bazar from Rolwaling valley. The Tashi Lapcha pass is also considered as the most challenging mountain pass of Nepal Himalaya. After spending some hours visiting around the Glacial lake of Tsho Rolpa, we will return to Beding again.

Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Today we will be walking alongside the river Tamakoshi in the morning with the various bird's sounds (specially Danphe and Munal) and the view of the silver-shining mountains.

After two and a half hours of walk, you will reach Dongang and a further 1 hours of trek to Kalche.and then to Surmuche. We will be following the same trial our second-day trek. However, we can stay overnight at Simi Gaon or Chechet too, but it would be better to trek down to Gongar Khola to catch the first bus of Kathmandu.

Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included

Visit Nepal's deepest Lake, the Rara, hiking through lovely Juniper forests and enjoy the spectacular landscape that surrounds this pristine lake. Rara Lake at 2,990m, is the deepest lake in Nepal and also one of the most pristine. Surrounded by green hills on all sides, covered in juniper trees, one can camp by the sparkling waters of the lake. Go boating in the clear waters, hike to nearby hills for a closer view of the mountains and lake, get acquainted with the charming local people, or just walk around the large lake watching out for wild flowers or a rare bird along the way. The park is surrounded by alpine coniferous vegetation and offers a representative sample of the region's flora and fauna. More than 500 different kinds of flowers, 20 species of mammals and 214 species of birds can be observed in the Rara National Park. As for life in the lake, the snow trout is one of the fish varieties recorded here so far. The rich vegetation of the park supports diverse species of wildlife including the endangered red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black bear, leopard, jackal, Himalayan tahr, Yellow-throated martin, wild dog, wild boar, common langur, rhesus macaque and the common otter. During winter the park abounds in bird varieties like coots, great-crested grebe, black-necked grebe, red crested pochard, mallard, common teal, merganser and gulls. Migrant water fowl and gallinaceous birds can also be seen during certain seasons. Rara in the far north western part of Nepal is the smallest national park in the country, while the Rara Lake is Nepal's biggest lake. The lake is 167m deep at some places, and drains into the rivers Mugu Karnali via Nijar Khola. Chuchemara Hill at 4,087m is the best vantage point to enjoy magnificent views of the deep blue lake, the forested hillsides and the snow capped peaks. The journey begins with a flight from Nepalgunj to Jumla, from where it is a 2-3 days hike to reach Rara Lake. Jumla is known for its fine apples and walking through these orchards can be an interesting experience. The trek leads through remote countryside toward the Tibetan border. A journey into the Jumla region and the beautiful Rara Lake is probably one of the most fascinating treks in the Himalaya undisturbed by hordes of trekkers as one finds on other trek routes. The best time to visit the park is in the spring, summer and autumn. As more people are now visiting the park, tourist services and infrastructure have developed over the years. However, for a great experience, it is still advisable to be self-sufficient if you are traveling alone. Lake Rara is also a popular pilgrimage site for Nepalis.