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HIMALAYAN SPIRIT

Del Monti Gianbartolomei Himalayas section specializes in small group expeditions to the western Himalayas and Nepal. Our routes comprise the back trails of some of the most elevated regions on earth: Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti lying in and around the Chang Thang plateau and on the western edge of the Tibetan plateau. Mustang and Dolpo, the newly opened regions, offer challenging treks onto the Tibetan frontier. Old favorites include Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Langtang, Kanchenjunga and the Everest region in the greater Himalayan range of Nepal and Dharamsala in the Dhauladhar range. Our trips allow for profound experiences as participants witness extraordinary villages, inspiring Buddhist Gompas (monasteries) and Hindu temples, breathtaking mountain vistas, splendid masked dance festivals and authentic, indigenous cuisine. We take you on an adventure where modern and ancient cultures meet face to face in quiet admiration and awe.

We offer four different types of trips, each carefully designed and executed and fully supported by an experienced team leader, two assistants, cooks and porters. You can choose from the following adventures:

Overland journeys.
Travel through some of the most remote regions of the western Himalayas and gain insight of the ancient cultures and traditions by visiting small villages and monasteries. Depending on group size and terrain, we travel by bus, van, jeep or car with intermittent day hikes along the route. You can hike or sit back and enjoy breathtaking views while our support vehicles follow closely. Accommodations in guest houses or hotels with some camping.

Trekking.
Himalaya is best explored on foot. We plan and execute our treks through the back trails which are less trekked, less crowded and more adventurous. We offer treks to suit all levels of physical endurance. For the more experienced enthusiasts, we offer high altitude treks

Buddhist pilgrimage and meditation.
Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries dating from the 8th century. Offering relief from the rigors of modern day work schedules, this tour is designed with time to meditate in this ancient land. Exclusively planned for our team members, Dharamsala lying in the shadow of the mighty Dhauladhar range offers a sublime environment for meditation

Mountaineering and acclimatization camps.
Set foot on Earth’s upper reaches. Join our instructors on mountaineering expeditions reaching altitudes of 15,000 to 23,000 feet. For the more serious climbers, we customize acclimatization camps and limited expeditions to Everest and its surrounding peaks.

Our trips are set at a pace which allows you to enjoy nature and spend time with fellow team members, crew and local villagers. We are not out to set any records; the plan is to have a good time. Our trip rating provides you the ability to choose the level of strain and stress you can comfortably bear. Time spent on the trail, the terrain, river crossings, and degree of ascent with altitude determines each level of rating. Certain stages of a trek can vary between different levels of rating which our detailed trip itineraries explain. The following are the trip ratings: MILD: Usually associated with short treks and overland journeys in regions where our support vehicles provide most of the transportation and are within close range giving you the option to rest anytime you wish and ride to the next destination. MODERATE: Includes daily walking of 6-7 hours at altitudes reaching 14,000 feet with gentle ascents and gradual drops. Some pre-trekking training is advised. STRENUOUS: Requires you to be physically fit but can be undertaken by a majority of active people. Walking 8 hours or more during pass crossings with steep ascents and high altitude camping. Involves some river crossings and rugged terrain with altitudes up to 16,500 feet. CHALLENGING: Only for experienced and strong walkers with a positive attitude and ability to adjust to changing conditions resulting from inclement weather and altered routes. Involves several river crossings with high altitude camping and walking 8 hours or more on rugged terrain with altitudes exceeding 16,500 feet.

Western Himalayas

Spiti - Kibber – Dharamsala

15-day overland trip with many intermittent day hikes. We take you on a journey through the great Himalayan range to the western edge of the Tibetan plateau. HIGHLIGHTS include: Kibber - The highest permanent human settlement in the world. Simla - Former summer capital under the British Raj. Dharamsala - Home of the exiled 14th Dalai Lama. Tabo and Nako - 1,000 year old Buddhist monasteries

Leh/Ladakh - Tso Morari

16-day overland journey to the Tibetan borderland. HIGHLIGHTS: Leh, land of monasteries; Puga, hot water springs above treeline; Tso Morari, beautiful turquoise lake sitting at an elevation of 15,000 feet and home of migratory birds

Pangong Tso (Lake) in the Changthang Plateau

13-day overland trip with intermittent day hikes and heavy camping. HIGHLIGHTS: Pangong Lake situated at14,000’ across from Changla Pass (18,000’); largest natural salt water lake in the country; one-third in Indian territory, rest in Tibet.

LADAKH TREKS

Our treks cover the trans-Himalayan regions of Ladakh and western Tibetan borderlands. Visit the highest elevated region in the world. Treks in this region are unmatched anywhere in the world. Our routes are designed to give you the best of the natural world with numerous river crossings, high passes and breathtaking views of many Himalayan ranges. Ladakh trails are new and relatively unexplored. Ladakh is what Nepal used to be thirty years ago.

Markha Valley - Spitok - Hemis

Gain an insight into Ladakh’s culture on this 18-day trip. Trek for 9 days with many river crossings and breathtaking views of the high mountain peaks. HIGHLIGHTS: Spitok is the oldest monastery in the upper Indus valley. Hemis is the principal monastery of the ‘Red Hat’ Drupka order of Buddhism


Zanskar - Padum - Darcha via Shingo La

19-day trip including 9-day trek through high passes and gorges of Zanskar highlands. HIGHLIGHTS: Shingo La (pass - 16,700’); ancient prominent monasteries of Phugtal and Padum.


Back trails of Ladakh - Lamayuru - Chiling via Dung Dung La

17-day trip including a 8-day trek crossing the second highest motorable pass in the world. HIGHLIGHTS: Dharamsala, home to the 14th Dalai Lama; Lamayuru, the oldest 10th century Buddhist monastery of the Indus Valley.

Pin Valley Mani-karan - Pin Valley (Himachal) - Kaza (Spiti)

A 20-day trip under easy trekking conditions in a natural wildlife preserve. Highlights: Hot water springs at Mani-karan; abundant fauna; Pin Valley land of ibex and the ever elusive snow leopard. Spiti region of the ancient Tibetan kingdom of Guge.


Wild Ladakh!

Leh - Padum - Leh via Cha Cha La - Rubrang La - Markha Valley

A 22-day trip for the fit adventurer with several river crossings and reaching 16,500’. HIGHLIGHTS: The wild side of Ladakh!

DHARAMSALA

A short uphill drive of 6 miles from Dharamsala takes us to our meditation and medical camp site at Mcleodganj. 'This tiny Tibetan kingdom in Exile' sits at an altitude of 7,000' with pine covered mountains, perfectly matched by the snow capped peaks of Dhauladhar range in the backdrop. The natural surroundings here provide just the right environment to relax, meditate and explore. HIGHLIGHTS: Norbulingka School of Cultural education and summer palace of Dalai Lama; Gelugpa Sect Monastery; School of Buddhist Losel Dolls; Triund (11,400')


Dharamsala - McLeodganj

A 12 day cultural journey to Dharamsala. Experience Tibetan culture trying to revive its near lost legacy. Stay at McLeodganj located on the slopes of the mighty Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. Visit local attractions with a day hike of 7 miles to Triund for a close-up look at the snow-capped peaks of the Dhauladhar range.


Dharamsala(Meditation camp)

NOTE: We can combine your meditation camp with an adventure of your choice.

A 21 day trip that includes a meditation and overland cultural journey to Ladakh. Travel over the highest motorable roads and passes in the world. En route visit ancient monasteries of the Buddhist world. HIGHLIGHTS: Rohtang Pass (13,050'); Tanglangla Pass (17,580'); Khardongla Pass (18,300') Panamik hot water springs (10,600')

Nepal

Mustang

Catch the splendor of the high Himalayan peaks on this trek to the plateau of Mustang. Witness a total transformation of landscape, architecture and humanity in this moonscaped land of canyons and ridges. The trail from Jomosom winds along the Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest in the world) and crosses many high passes as it enters the ancient 8th century kingdom of Mustang or Lo Manthang as known to the natives.

Dolpo-Phoksumdo

Veiled in mystery and isolated from the rest of Nepal by high passes to the south and the Tibetan Plateau on it’s north, Dolpo is known as Ba-Yul or the hidden land. The people and their culture represent a civilization that has stood still since the first settlers moved in centuries ago. Set out from Jumla on a trail that passes through thick forests of oak, birch and rhododendron. Walk along riverside and streams and on narrow paths cut out of sheer cliff faces. Visit the legendary Phoksumdo Lake( 11,800 feet. ) Further cross high passes as the trail loops around Tarap valley where the shy snow leopard roams the higher elevations. A challenging trek.

Annapurna Treks

Annapurna Sanctuary

We offer three treks to and around the five peaks of Annapurna, the most sought after trekking region of western Nepal. The trail begins in the lower lying terraces, traverses along a deep gorge, then climbs through forests into the Annapurna Sanctuary and finally turns into a narrow passage with the towering peaks of Annapurna and Machapuchare flanking the sides. Meet friendly Thakali natives along the way. Moderate trek

Annapurna Loop (Circuit)

Trek around Annapurna massif through the lowlands to the remote region of Manang. Cross the17,765 feet Thorung La pass. High altitude trekking with some acclimatization before ascending the pass. Moderate to Strenuous

Annapurna Panorama

A 14 day adventure with 7 days on the trail, with fascinating views of the Annapurna range. Trek up to Ghorapani and follow your Himalayan crew to Poon Hill which offers splendid panoramic views of Machhapuchhare(22,937 Feet), Hiunchuli(23,767 feet) and Annapurna(26,538 feet.) We take a day’s rest to enjoy sunrise views of the Dhaulagiri (26,787 feet) and sun bathed sunset views of the Annapurna. Trekking conditions Easy

 

Everest Base Camp

Kala Pather-Everest base camp

Standing atop Kala Pather (18,298 feet) provides commanding and exciting views of Lhotse (27,932 feet), Nuptse (25,764 feet) and Everest (29028 feet). We begin this high altitude trek out of Lukla that takes us through the Sherpa Land with interesting villages dominated by friendly Buddhist inhabitants. A stop at the Monastery in Tengboche provides an in-depth look into a centuries old, Monastic way of life. Our trail to Kala Pather and then onto the Everest base camp will pass through glacier area. This is a high altitude trek and we have included time to for you to acclimatize as we gain height. Strenuous

 

Langtang Valley

Inner Langtang Valley

The Valley of Langtang was once introduced as the most beautiful valley in the world by the British mountaineer and explorer Tilman and has become famous ever since. We trek to the inner Langtang Valley and set up a camp north of the famous Kyanjin Monastery and explore higher regions. Langtang mountain range is situated southeast of Xixabangma (26,328 feet) in Tibet. The trail contours through a forest which is home to a number of wildlife species, then climbs along a series of waterfalls and gives way to a steeper and higher path into Langtang. A moderate trek with lots of flora and fauna and tantalizing views.

Manaslu

Around Manaslu

We take you on a challenging trek reaching an altitude of 16,950 feet. Test your stamina and legs as we take you on a trail, that is rough and steep and often hangs on a bluff high above the river. We make a circuit around Manaslu (26,914 feet) and visit a region of strong Tibetan influence. The mountain views are sensational and the pass crossing at Larkya is one of the most dramatic of any pass in the Himalaya. Our instructors lead the way

 

Kanchenjunga

Kanchenjunga Base Camp

Kanchenjunga means "five great treasure houses of snow" in the Tibetan language. Trek to the fascinating north side of Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world. From Kathmandu fly to Taplejung and begin this adventure walking through Tibetan settlements, to the high alpine pastures above Gunsa. We set up a one day high altitude camp at Pangpema to capture the grandeur of this great mountain and it’s adjoining peaks. From Pangpema we return to Gunsa and traverse the Mirgin La and Sinelapche La, two high passes on our way to Yalung Glacier. Strenuous but a very rewarding trek.

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