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TIBET BORDER

This trek is a 6-day and 5-night trip departing from and returning to Kathmandu. The Duganagadi Fort is situated at an altitude of 2084-m (6837ft) and was built in 1854 by the Nepali Army to attack the Bhot (Tibetans), a region behind the Himalaya, which is Tibet. The dispute occurred between Nepal and Tibet due to the mistreatment to the Nepali merchants by the Tibetan authorities. During this time many border skirmishes occurred. Finally a truce was signed on March 1856. The Nepal trade commission was set up in Lhasa to protect the interests of the Nepali merchants. The duration of the trip is 4 nights/5 days plus allowing two days getting there and returning to Kathmandu. Great terrain, views, history, culture await you amidst fabulous adventure.

Best SeasonOctober through mid-April.
Altitude Range1100 to 2900 meters.
Average daily walk time18 km
Trip CostMin 4 pax: € Euro 240
Plus Local tour payment € 100
Single Supplement € 50/- (approx$80 pp)
RATINGS 
Skill levelIntermediate
DifficultyModerate
CultureClass 4-5

NOTE: This tour offers a range of additional adventure options which can be undertaken before of after the trek.

SUGGESTIONS:

  • Mountain biking back to Kathmandu over 2 days.
  • Bungee jump at The Last Resort.
  • White Water Rafting over 1 or 2 days.

TOUR IN BRIEF

Day #Details
01Kathmandu to The last Resort.
(1150m of altitude /Close to Tibet Boarder)
02The last Resort to Duganagadi Fort.
(3-4 hours of trek/ 934m of Altitude gain)
03Duganagadi Fort to Bagam.
(5-6 hours of trek / 316m of altitude gain)
04Bagam to Gumba.
(5-6 hours of trek  / 536m. of altitude gain)
05Gumba to The last Resort.
(5-6 hours of trek  / 1786m of decent)
06The last Resort to kathmandu.
(4 hours of driving)


 

    
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