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]]>Nepal, which houses 8 of the highest mountain peaks in the world, has started issuing permits for climbing the Himalayan mountains in this autumn season.
On Tuesday, the Tourism Department has issued mountaineering permits to two groups, the first permit of the Autumn expedition season that starts in September.
According to the Department of Tourism, one expedition group has 15 members, while the other has 10 members. The teams are set to scale Mt. Manaslu, the world’s eighth tallest peak at 8,163 meters.
The DoT has collected a total of NPR 2.646 million as royalty from the climbers.
Expedition company ‘Imagine Nepal Trek and Expedition’ is organizing the climb for the 15-member team.
Company director Mingma Gyalje Sherpa said that a Chinese climber would lead the expedition team.
“There are two climbers from China and other climbers from different countries,” Sherpa said. “The Chinese climber who is leading the team had climbed Mt. Lhotse in the spring season but stayed in Nepal due to flight restrictions amid the second wave of COVID-19 in Nepal.”
He also informed that the expedition team will start their summit to Mt. Manaslu after all the members have completed their quarantine for ten days in Kathmandu.
Usually, most mountaineers summit the Himalayan mountains in spring season, but a few try their luck in autumn season also.
In the last autumn season, the DoT has issued climbing permits for eight teams comprising 58 mountaineers to climb five peaks.
In spring season this year, a total of 633 mountaineers and their supporting staff scaled six peaks, including Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest at 8848.86 meters.
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]]>According to Spanish ultra-runner Kilian Jornet, he left his climb to the summit of Mt. Everest midway after he reached the final point on South Col at 8,400 m. Jornet and his team members had planned to scale Mount Lhotse as well.
“All climbers today gave up their attempts to climb Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse in the autumn season,” said Iswari Paudel, Managing Director at Himalayan Guides.
According to the expedition organizers, even Polish climbers such as skiing expert Andrzej Leszek Bargiel decided to leave their climb to Mount Everest halfway this autumn season.
Likewise, famous American climber Garrett Madison and fellow climbers Zac Bookman and Kristin Bennett also left their climb after a serac blocked their path to the summit of Mt Everest and Mt Lhotse this season.
Out of the 10 members who took climbing permits for the autumn expedition, three climbers including Mountain Hardwear Brand President Joe Vernachio, Polish climber Rafal Maciej Fronia, UK’s Tim Emmett abandoned their attempt to scale Mt Everest.
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]]>The hill is one of the four passes of Kathmandu and is a significant reminder of the tireless efforts of emperor Prithvi Narayan Shah who brought about the unification of Nepal.
Religious Symbolism:
The hill relates to both Buddhist and Hindu religions. The famous Bhaleshore Mahadev temple sits at the peak of the Chandragiri hill.
There are several folklores attached to this temple but the most important one essays the story of Lord Shiva who carried his wife, Satidevi’s dead body around the world, unable to bear grief. It is believed that her Bhala (forehead) fell at the spot of the temple, transforming it into a ‘Shakti sthala’.
People believe that whoever comes to worship Bhaleshore, get their wishes granted and will find a place in Shivaloka in the afterlife.
According to legend, King Prithvi Narayan Shah worshipped in the temple before he could conquer the valley as part of his unification campaign.
A Sneak-Peak Around:
While the Bhaleshore Mahadev is the center of attention, other tourist attractions include the View Tower, Children’s play
ground, the Chandragiri shopping center, a pony ride, Amphitheater and the Corporate Conference Center.
And yes of course the Cable Car Ride! The view of the vast valley adorned by the snow-capped Himalayan range will take you to a different realm, altogether. One can never get enough of this heavenly view.
Grab a bite!
The splendid views of the valley may be enough to feed your soul but what about feeding the foodie in you? While there are many restaurants out there, you can try out some interesting eateries in and around the View Tower.
Map Your Way:
With the introduction of the cable car, the 2.5 km drive to the stop station is a matter of 9 minutes. Additionally, there is a 11 km off-road drive to the top. For those who’d love to quench their thirst for adventure can take a 3-hour hike along a designated trail.
The Land of Mountains
Nepal’s geographical positioning makes it one of the most attractive tourism destinations in the world. Home to some of the highest mountains and hills like the Sarangkot and Chandragiri, the country never ceases to entertain its tourists and guests. The thin air, clouded skies, hazy mountain areas, lush green hills, beautifully built temples and monuments paint some surreal pictures that will stay etched in your memories forever. So why wait? Pack your bags and head out with cameras because the mountains wait to be explored.
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]]>Offering a picturesque view of few of the world’s highest mountains Dhaulagiri (8,167), Annapurna (8, 091), Macchapucchare (6,997m), Manasalu (8,163m) and 25 other mountains, Sarangkot gently onlooks the city of Pokhara and Phewa lake that further enhance the beauty of the scenic view.
A walk back in time
Earlier, Sarangkot was a Village Development Committee located west of the Pokhara and has a population of about 5,060 and 1,010 households as per the 1991 census. The region later became part of Pokhara 26 in 2015.
What Makes Sarangkot Special?
Sarangkot is one of the popular Nepali tourism destinations home to paragliders from across the world.
Though these sport enthusiasts thoroughly enjoy what they do, it may become almost impossible for an onlooker to look through the clouds and haze.
They say that the most beautiful view comes after the hardest climb and this is especially true about Sangarkot!
A climb to Sarangkot presents a spell-binding view of the sunrise and sunset over the mammoth, snow-capped mountains. This is where you can experience the breath-taking scene of mountains dazzling in gold, orange and red.
Sarangkot offers an awesome riding experience in the form of the Tandem flight. The bird-eye view from the flight treats nature and adventure-lovers’ with a scintillating picture of the entire mountain range surrounding the Phewa Lake.
Enjoy the thrill of flying high in the company of mighty birds like eagles and vultures!
Life in Sarangkot
This beautiful hill has some traditional village houses, a school and a community radio station 104.6 MHz run by the inhabitants to promote the local culture. Besides, Sarangkot also houses some hotels and rooms that offer stunning views of the mountains. If not trekking, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the mountains whilst relaxing in the rooms.
Home to National Flower!
Sarangkot is home to the Rhododendron forest. The red rhododendron is the national flower of Nepal. This flower is a genus of 1,024 species of woody plants in the heath family and is found mainly in Asia. Trekkers will find these trees on pathways of their trek.
Other Places of Interest Around
Some of the tourist attractions in and around Sarangkot include the Australian Camp, Phewa lake, Devi falls, Gupteshwar Cave, Begnas Lake, Thani Mai temple, Siddha Gufa and Patale Dvar.
How to get there?
The Sarangkot hill can be reached via taxi, motorcycle, walk or tour, and should be booked a day in advance in case of taxi. A taxi drive will take 30-40 minutes and will have you left at a walking distance of 15-20 minutes from the climb.
Around Sarangkot, you can either hire a driver with a bike or choose to drive a bike alone. A walk to the climb can last for about 3-5 hours and begins from the Baglung bus park or a remote trail from the Phew Tal lake.
Another convenient option is the tour that is mostly arranged by the hotels people stay at, who arrange both your means of transport and provide a guide.
Schedule your long-awaited trip to Sarangkot, leave the baggage of the world behind and reconnect with your spiritual self with the surreal views of the place!
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