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Rhododendron trekking in Nepal.

  • 18th Sep, 2017
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Rhododendron trekking in Nepal.

There is impressive to put in words about sensing a pure dip for a true hiker or trekker through the Rhododendron ridge trails, Summer hike as a Khumbu region (region popuular for Mt. Everest) for the one who is extremist for Rhododendron flowers in different colors will get a scene in the region that experience a season other than summer is almost rewarding. The hike during the month of April may and June will let have a fantastic panorama through the Rhododendron ridge in Sagarmatha National park and gives you a true fall of summer hiking experience.

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It is trekkers’ good fortune that Khumbu or Everest region is one of the most evident trekking or hiking destination which has number of hiking trails.  The trekking trail through the well-defined Rhododendron ridge that serves as a great opening hike to Sagarmatha National park with its quite short distance and relaxation of exploration, rhododendron trek nepal in Khumbu region begin from Lukla at 2,840 meters, which takes 40 minutes mountain flight from Kathmandu.

After the goose bumping landing at Lukla airport you start trailing towards Phakding village and the trails all the way takes you through the lush vibrant forests which is occupied with Rhododendron trees in all four direction. The Rhododendron trail go next to the Dudh Koshi river (named Milkey river), the river that is formed through the glacier of world highest mountains including the Mt. Everest, which adds more thrill in the Rhododendron trekking trail. You halt for the night at Phakding at 2,652 meters and the following day you start your amazing rhododendron trek through the Sagarmatha Nation park, the National park listed in world heritage site, here you will explore the most endangered birds, animal, and plants in picture which is nourished by the Sagarmatha National park and the mountains view from two end is just perfect awesome which impel you to hike with all aplomb up to Namche Bazaar.

To make the most of your Everest region Rhododendron trail trek, you have roughly 3 hours steep climb through the condense Rhododendron forest and this exhausting climb will take you to the top at 3,446 meters and burst in, into the cup shape Namche Bazaar which is acclaimed as the village for legendary Sherpa. The two night stay with one day acclimatization at Namche village will make you more than happy by cause of high hills coated with greenery and snow, Kempty waterfalls falling through the cleft of high cliff, rushing river, and soaring mountains dominating the sky, these landscapes of Mother Nature will never fail to keep amused.

Here at Namche you will offer to choose one trail from two in which one trail leads you towards Khumjung valley and the next Tengboche at 3,856 meters. If to enjoy being alive you should go after Tengboche, however in the returning you can reside at Khumjung for one night. The trail towards Tengboche discover a clear marked post for the Rhododendron and pine ridge and the trail up to lunch place called Pungi Tanga  is very easy from Namche. After having lunch once you hike over the lengthy bouncing bridge and continue climbing the constant ascent up through the packed Rhododendron trails for approximately 3 hours to the highest point at Tengboche village, the highest section of Khumbu region famous for rhododendron valley trek. But you will know you have made the top when a wide range of world highest mountains like the Mt. Everest, Cho-oyu, Lhotse and Makalu appear.

The evening view of Mt. Everest from the Tengboche village will surely resurrect you which make you to feel that you are close by the giant mountain on planet. The one night significant staying at Tengboche you will back to you trace or you can progress more 4 days toward Everest base camp but subsequent to Tengboche the greenery of Rhododendron will subside and you can view high hills with big boulders rather than vegetation.

Though the trek towards Everest base camp at 5,364 meters is a high altitude trek through the boulders and scree but the rewarding and sense of achievement will stay long life. If you are not making further trek then you have to follow the signs to return back and your trail switch toward Khumjung valley, the valley renowned for Tenzing Hillary School and monastery. The fascinating one night residing at Khumjung village, the next morning you will descent towards Jorselle village and the final afterward meet will be Lukla.

So this is a short and easy trek that follows the route to Everest base camp and Kalapathar and the trek drive through alongside of Rhododendrons, oaks and pine forests. rhododendron trek can be done either Lukla or Jiri; if you are meant to do this trek from Jiri then it takes more 5 days to end. Thereby, Nepal Rhododendron trekking trail is better done during summer season wherein Rhododendron flowers are in blooming and the experience gain is marvelous. Besides, Khumbu region trek in Nepal you can enjoy rhododendron trek in the Annapurna region also. Where ghorepani rhododendron trek is the most popular trek place to explore Rhododendron flowers in various colors without walking long distance.

For more details about 7 days rhododendron trekking in nepal do join with Skyline Treks and Expedition who gives an opportunity for loving touch with Rhododendron.

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