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'''Yet Another AfC Helper Script''' is a Wikipedia [[WP:Gadget|gadget]] designed to help when reviewing Articles for creation [[CAT:AFC|article]] and [[WP:AFC/R|redirect]] submissions. It is currently the only script officially recognized and supported by WikiProject Articles for creation.

| name = Articles for Creation Helper Script (AFCH)

| desc = Accept, decline, or reject pages in the draft namespace

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* [[MediaWiki:Gadget-afchelper.js/tpl-preferences.js]]

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The '''Articles for creation helper script''' (AFCH) is a Wikipedia [[WP:Gadget|gadget]] designed to help when reviewing Articles for creation [[CAT:AFC|article submissions]]. It is currently the only script officially recognized and supported by WikiProject Articles for creation. In early 2014, the helper script was completely rewritten and redesigned from the ground up, with a number of new features. This rewritten script is now the default; you can read about what changed at [[/Rewrite]]. The source is located at [[MediaWiki:Gadget-afchelper.js]].

== Installation ==

[[File:AFCHv091.jpg|thumb|450px|Screenshot of the panel that appears when AFCH is launched. Different options appear based on the current review status of the page.]]

To install the script, navigate to [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets]], click on the checkbox next to "'''Yet Another AfC Helper Script'''", and hit "Save". Then you must [[WP:BYPASS|clear your browser's cache]]. After that, you should be ready to go!

To install the script, navigate to [[Special:Preferences#mw-prefsection-gadgets]], click on the check box next to "'''AFC Helper Script'''", and hit "Save". You should be ready to go!

==== CompatibilityHow do I launch AFCH? ====

* This script has been tested compatible on the following browsers:

** Internet Explorer 7+

** Mozilla Firefox 13.0.1+

** Apple Safari

** Opera 10+

To launch AFCH, click on <code>More ▼</code> in the toolbar on an AFC-applicable page and then on the <code>Review (AFCH)</code> link. In the Monobook skin <code>review (afch)</code> appears as an extra tab in the page's toolbar.

*This script has NOT been formally tested on Google Chrome.

** Some users have experienced a Chrome bug which causes checkboxes not to display. Restarting Windows or starting Task Manager and then refreshing the page may fix this. The bug appears rarely but with increasing frequency the longer a given Windows session continues.

'''''Tip''': You can also launch AFCH using the keyboard access key '''1'''. For instructions on how to use access keys in your browser, see [[Access keys#Access in different browsers|this table]] (typically, Mac: Ctrl + Opt + 1; Windows: Alt + Shift + 1).''

* This script has been tested on the following skins:

** Vector (default)

** Monobook (default emeritus)

** Modern

== Documentation ==

{{Commonscat|Screenshots of Wikipedia AfC helper}}

If the installation was done properly, you should see a "Review" tab on the top of the page when viewing a submission in [[CAT:PEND]] or when reviewing [[WP:AFC/R|redirects]]; it may be a drop-down tab in certain skins. If you cannot find it, look in the 'Move' dropdown tab, the little down arrowhead right next to the Wikipedia Search box. Note that the tab will only appear when viewing a page that is a subpage of [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation]] or [[Wikipedia talk:Articles for creation]]. Misplaced submissions must be moved to the proper ___location first using the link in the submission template. (Note: Misplaced submissions are patrolled and moved by {{user|ArticlesForCreationBot}}, if there isn't a conflicting submission at the target ___location.)

''Extended documentation for the helper script can found on GitHub in the [https://github.com/WPAFC/afch-rewrite/wiki AFCH wiki].''

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=== Reviewing an article submission ===

==== The "Review" tab ====

When clicked, the review tab brings up five buttons:

*Accept

*Decline

*Comment

*Mark as reviewing

*More options

**Clean the submission

**Resubmit

Welcome to AFCH, a powerful tool for reviewing Articles for creation submissions. The tool aims to be largely intuitive; if you find elements of the software unclear, [[WT:AFCH|do let us know]]!

Elbruz Treks and Expedition was established in 2005 under the company act 1965 revised in 1951 tourism act Act 1989, revised of Governments of Nepal. Mr. Pema Dorjee Sherpa is one of the most experienced Sirdar in organizing trekking and expedition in Nepal and Tibet who have had the experience for more than 14 years in all Himalaya over Nepal.

==== Accepting ====

Once you are satisfied that the submission should be accepted, simply click the "Accept" button. You will be prompted to enter the title of the page to move to (by default the name of the AfC subpage) and to assess the article. You can also enter some additional wikitext that will be appended to the article (for example, stub tags and categories) and/or its talk page (for example, WikiProject banners).

=== Where does AFCH run? ===

The script currently does the following:

* It extracts the author from the first {{tl|afc submission}} tag, if there is such a tag, and notifies them.

* It moves the submission to mainspace.

* It removes all {{tl|afc submission}} and {{tl|afc comment}} templates from the article.

* It removes all other templates starting with ''<nowiki>{{afc</nowiki>'' from the article and does some additional cleanup. If there are other templates in the template parameters, however, it will not work properly. It cannot remove substituted templates.

* It optionally appends some text to the article (useful for adding stub tags or categories in one go).

* It records the assessment on the talk page, and optionally adds some extra text.

* It records the creation at [[Wikipedia:Articles for creation/recent]].

* It uncomments categories like <nowiki>[[:Category:XXX]]</nowiki>.

AFCH can be launched on AfC-applicable pages that begin with any of the following strings:

===== Known issues =====

* <code>Draft:</code>

* If a page is [[MediaWiki:Titleblacklist|blacklisted through the blacklist extension]] and the reviewer has neither the [[WP:account creator|account creator right]] nor the [[WP:ADMIN|administrator]] right, the error message "''Error info:hookaborted : The modification you tried to make was aborted by an extension hook''" will occur and the page won't get moved. Please find an admin (or account creator) to accept the page, e.g. by asking at [[WT:AFC|this page]].

* <code>User:</code>

==== DecliningWhat acan submissionI do using AFCH? ====

If the submission should be declined, click the "Decline" button. You will be prompted to select or enter a reason for declining. There are also three possible options:

* Notify if possible - If checked, the script will try to notify the creator. On by default.

* Blank - If checked, will replace the content with {{tl|afc cleared}}; on by default if the decline reason is copyvio or BLP; otherwise off by default.

* Notify about the Teahouse - If checked, this will add a notice about asking questions about the submission at the [[WP:TH|Teahouse]] (it automatically checks if there is a Teahouse template already as well).

Once you click "submit", the script does the following:

* If you have not entered any reason, it aborts.

* If you have selected a reason ''and'' entered a custom reason, it puts the custom reason as a comment in a {{tl|afc comment}}.

* It notifies the author about the [[WP:TH|Teahouse project]], if requested.

* It blanks the submission, if requested.

* It cleans the submission page.

AFCH has many features. When reviewing a submission, a subset of the following options will be available depending on the automatically parsed submission status.

===== Known issues =====

* Submit

* There will be an error if you attempt to leave a Teahouse notification without leaving the default notice.

* Accept

'''Everest Base Camp Trekking''' has been a popular destination for trekkers since the very first expeditions to the Nepalese side of Everest in the 1953. To reach this part of the Himalaya within a limited time, we have devised this two week trek to Everest Base Camp which runs directly to and from Lukla. The Everest Base Camp trek, a very well known mountain trek, starts at the upper Phakding and follows the Dudh Kosi valley which climbs up to the Sherpa capital of Namche, a bustling bazaar that’s a junction for trekkers, the local Sherpa and expeditions en route to the mighty Mt. Everest. All along this part of the trail, villages are interspersed with magnificent forests of rhododendron, magnolia and giant firs. In both the early autumn and late spring, the flowers on this portion of the trek make it the kind of walk you will remember for a long, long time.

* Decline/Reject

* Comment ''(always available)''

* Tag for G13 speedy deletion

* Postpone G13 speedy deletion

Additionally, clicking on the '''<code>&lt;&lt;</code>''' to the right of the main buttons reveals the following additional options:

From Namche, we trek along a high traversing path where we have our first good views of Everest and then head towards Thyangboche Monastery, which is a 2 hour climb. The monastery sits at 3867m in a clearing surrounded by dwarf firs and rhododendrons. The monastery is structurally located on a ridge top with commanding views of the Everest landscape. The view from this spot, seen to best advantage in the morning, is absolutely mesmerizing and stunning and is rightly deemed to be one of the most magnificent in the world.We then descend to the Imja Khola and continue to the villages of Pangboche and Pheriche before finally approaching the Khumbu Glacier. We then follow the glacier, first to Lobuche, a vantage point for some spectacular views of the Ama Dablam, Taweche and other peaks and then hike to Gorak Shep for a breather.

* [https://github.com/WPAFC/afch-rewrite/wiki/General-documentation#clean Clean submission] (small Wikicode and Manual of Style fixes)

* Mark/unmark as under review ''(context-sensitive)''

After performing any of these actions, the page will reload in place, allowing you to inspect your changes. Diff links are available for each edit the script made automatically.

We also have the opportunity to ascend Kala Pattar [5554m] from where we can get some awesome views of the Himalayan giants which literally numb your senses with breathless admiration that beholds the eye; and makes up for the lung-bursting climb that took you up there. You soon realize it was absolutely worth it. This also includes fantastic views of the south west face of the colossal Mt. Everest. We then trek down to Everest Base Camp at the foot of the Khumbu ice fall before finally making our way back down to.

==== CommentingCustomising =AFCH===

[[File:AFCH with preferences.jpg|thumb|Screenshot of AFCH with preferences selected]]

The "Comment" button can be used to insert a comment in the page. It is placed right before the first horizontal line, if there is one, or otherwise right after the AfC template. It also cleans the submission page.

When AFCH is open on a draft or userpage, click the "(preferences)" link, which will open up a menu for customisation:

*Set where to see the AFCH option (in the "More" dropdown or as an option in the side toolbar)

*Logging speedy deletion nominations

*Log accepts, declines, and rejects

== Other notes ==

==== Marking as being reviewed ====

* The WikiProject list used by the script is [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Articles for creation/WikiProject templates.json]].

This should be self-explanatory, it also cleans the submission page.

* The templates used by the script are listed at [[Template:AfC submission]].

==== Clean the submission ====

This should be self-explanatory. At the moment the following tasks will be done

*Unnecessary submission templates will be removed (duplicated pending submission, drafted submission if other pending or declined submission is placed)

*Removes many [[HTML comment|HTML comments]] (mostly added through the wizard and other scripts)

*Submission and comment template sorting (and moving to the top

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This action is preformed automatically when preforming any other task (e.g. declining, commenting, etc.)

'''Mera Peak climbing''' 6476 metres (21240 feet) is one of Nepal's highest trekking peaks and its summit panorama takes in 5 of the world's 8000 metre peaks - Kangchenjunga, Makalu, Lhotse, Everest and Cho Oyu. Our trek in to Mera Peak begins after a short and exciting flight to the mountain airstrip at Lukla and continues through the high and lovely Hinku Valley. Here, our tried and tested program of acclimatisation contributes to an unrivalled success rate on climbing Mera. Although physically very demanding on account of the altitude, the climb on Mera Peak is not technically difficult, ascending snow slopes that rarely exceed 30 degrees. Viewed from the mountain's upper slopes, the sunrise on Everest and Kangchenjunga is truly unforgettable. Mera Peak is the perfect choice for fit and keen hillwalkers looking to take part in a real Himalayan climbing expedition.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 1: Arrive Kathmandu: Will be taken to the Hotel of your choice, a delightful hotel situated away from the bustle of the city centre or a luxurious hotel in the heart of Kathmandu.

Day 2: Kathmandu-Lukla by air: A short drive from hotel to airport, then the great flight to Himalayas with first view of Everest region where you would be stepping your feet, and that is the case if you are lucky enough to get the clear weather on that day. This twin otter aircraft will take us to the hillside village of Lukla, where we start our trek to Mera peak. Here we will meet our camp staff and porters and set off straight away for our first camp at Poyan (2,800m).

Day 3: Hiking to Pangkongma (2,846m): When we crosses the Poyan Khola, we turn off the main trade route coming up from the south and join an older route, which climbs steeply to the ridge-line overlooking the Khare Khola. Descending the other side of the ridge, we then contour along the hillside before climbing steadily up to the attractive farming and trading village of Pangkongma (2,846m). Many expedition members have been made welcome by the villagers here, spending several pleasant hours warming themselves in front of an open fire in the enveloping and welcoming atmosphere of the local's traditional Sherpa homes.

Day 4: Pangkongma to Nashing Dingma (2,600m): Looking at fine views, westward towards Takshindu Monastery and Lamjura, we climb through thick rhododendron forest and bamboo leading to the Pangkongma La. On the way up to the Pangkongma La, it is worth detouring via the Pangkongma Monastery for a guided visit. From the pass, we have good views of the south face of Mera with its twin peaks and of its neighbour Naulekh. We then make a scenic descent with beautiful views looking south across the endless foothills rising each side of the Hinku valley. This steep descent leads down to the wire rope bridge that spans the Hinku Khola. A steep, strenuous climb on the opposite side leads to Nashing Dingma (2,600m). We stay here for the night at the excellent campsite established by the Makalu National Park.

Day 5: Nashing Dinmg to Chalem Kharka (3,600m): Achieving height gradually through pasture and lush greenery, the trail steepens as we climb up to the Surke La. It is possible to take a nice, welcome cup of tea in a lodge just over the pass. Walking on, eventually, we reach an attractive campsite at a Col 1km beyond Chalem Kharka (3,600m), set among fir trees and rhododendron bushes.

Day 6: Chalem Kharka to Chunbu Kharka (4,200m): Hiking the side of a ridge, we emerge from the last traces of rhododendron and the terrain becomes more rugged. Passing through high grazing country and crossing a small pass, we are treated to some excellent views of Kangchenjunga and Jannu to the east. We continue climbing to Panch Pokari and then on to camp at Chunbu Kharka (4,200m).

Day 7: Have a rest day at Chunbu Kharka: This is the seventh day when we may have a well-earned rest day, though for those feeling fit, there is a rewarding walk up to a hanging corrie lake behind the camp. This has good views and helps aid acclimatisation. Today is also a good day for putting in an equipment check session - boots and crampons, harness and knots.

Day 8: Descending from Chunbu Kharka into the Hinku Valley: Setting off from Chunbu Kharka and climbing steeply uphill for 20 minutes or so, before contouring around high above the Hinku Valley. We then make a series of steep descents through scree and then rhododendron to eventually arrive on the valley floor, where we cross to the west bank of Hinku River by a wooden bridge at Khote (3,550m). We'll have had lunch in the forest, during our descent. Khote is now quite a large settlement of lodges that have been built over the past 10 years. We camp on a pleasant grassy patch not far from the river.

Day 9: Khote to Tangnag (4,360m): Now, we follow the west bank of the riverbed up the valley to Tangnag (4,360m). A magnificent, towering mountain, known by its survey name of Peak 39 or on some maps, "Kayashar ", dominates the head of the valley. The trail leads steadily up the side of the valley through open pasture, used for the summer grazing of yaks brought up from the lower reaches of the valley. Finally, we reach Tangnag, which has grown into a small hamlet of tea-shops and lodges since expeditions first started to frequent this region of Nepal.

Day 10: Tangnag to Dig Kharka (4,650m): Today onward we walk towards the mountain as the trail swings to the east. We gain height gradually until we find ourselves at Dig Kharka (4,650m), close to the foot of the Hinku Nup Glacier. This is a pleasant, grassy camp in an impressive situation.

Day 11: Dig Kharka to Khare (5,100m): Depending on how the team are acclimatising, we can spend another night at Dig Kharka, though normally we would head up to Khare (5,100m) today. From Khare, it is possible to do a glacier session to ensure that everyone is happy with the use of ropes and crampons. The views of Mera from our breakfast table at Khare are particularly stunning.

Day 12: Mera Peak base camp (5,300m): On this 12th day we climb up to the Mera La (5,400m). This is an exciting day as we climb onto the Mera Glacier and follow it to the pass. This is in a superb high mountain setting and is a worthwhile objective in itself. We establish our base camp on the far side of the pass, so as to avoid sleeping on ice. The descent from the pass to the campsite is very short and can be done easily using the margin between the moraine and the glacier on its northern side as it descends from the col.

Day 13: Acclimatisation at Mera Peak BC: This is another acclimatisation day (at 5,300m), in final preparation for the climb tomorrow. Not only do we acclimatise further, we use the day to best advantage with another snow and ice training session on the snout of the glacier that descends from the Mera La. This "ecole de glace" provides essential skills training in the use of fixed ropes and abseiling.

Day 14: Move to high camp (5,800m):Today, we make the climb to the high camp. This is located at about 5,800 metres on the Northern slopes of the upper mountain. It provides an excellent launch pad for the final climb to the summit. There is no need to make an early start but we must get our equipment ready so that the Sherpas can help with carrying this and the camp stores to the high camp. Having gained the Mera La, the route turns left (south) and follows easy angled snow slopes. After a short distance an area of crevasses is reached. Under normal conditions these can be walked around very easily, although looking into their deep, dark depths is always impressive. The crevasses soon give way to slightly steeper but open snow slopes that lead without difficulty to the high camp. This camp is in an excellent setting with wonderful views of Everest, Makalu and the Nuptse, Lhotse wall directly ahead. The setting sun casts an unbelievably magic light on these awesome mountains.

Day 15: Mera Peak Ascent (6,476m/21,246ft): The climb to the summit of Mera starts gradually and much will depend on snow and general weather conditions. The central summit will soon appear above the head of a wide glacier flanked by two ridges. We climb the centre of this over open snowfields and avoiding crevasses. The route then swings south-east, skirting below and to the east of the left-hand ridge before turning back rightwards towards the main summit ridge of Mera. Mera actually has three summits; the highest is our objective. We reach this by following a classic snow-ridge to just below the final wall that guards the top. This short steep snow slope is easily climbed but there is a big effort required to climb this last 50 metres. Your reward, however, is a feeling of ecstatic jubilation as you survey the magnificent panorama from the top. After taking pictures and enjoying the view, we descend by the same route back to our campsite below the Mera La.

Day16: This is a spare: Day to allow for bad weather or for additional summit attempts.

Day 17-20: Return to Lukla: The direct route back to Lukla can be comfortably achieved in 4 days. It crosses the exciting Zatrwa La pass (4,600m) before descending steeply into the Dudh Kosi valley and to Lukla. The pass gives plenty of opportunities for photographing the dramatic peaks around Mera. On arrival in Lukla we can relax, visit tea shops and bars, and prepare for tomorrow's flight to Kathmandu.Day 21: Fly back to Kathmandu: The hair-raising take-off is followed by a 45 minute flight back to Kathmandu, where we arrive in the morning. Here we will be taken to the familiar Summit Hotel and its welcoming hospitality. The afternoon is free to get cleaned up and take a trip into Kathmandu, before the group's final evening meal together at one of the restaurants in the city.

Day 22: Sightseeing, shopping and rest in Kathmandu.

Day 23: Fly Back to destination countr.

=== Reviewing redirect submissions at [[WP:AFC/R]] ===

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== Unstable versions ==

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== Developers ==

* {{user|Timotheus Canens}} - Creator

* {{user|mabdul}} - Lead developer

* {{user|The Earwig}} - Developer

* {{user|Excirial}} - Developer

* {{user|Nathan2055}} - Beta tester and documentation coordinator

We operate '''great Himalaya Trail in Nepal''' of mountains goes from Namche Barwa in Tibet to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, that's about 4,500 km of continuous mountain! The Great Himalaya Trail takes the highest feasible route through them all and has been completely walked and documented in Nepal, which is roughly 1600km - the highest and hardest section of the Himalaya to trek. In Nepal there are 20 passes over 5000m and many more lower passes that mean you have to do a lot of up and down, in total over 150,000m as you cross the country. This trek was much harder than a climbing trip I have ever done. Many times I thought we would have to finish because we nearly had no food or fuel. Everybody lost weight and because of the hard trails I often had sore knees and back and ankles. There were 4 of us to walked the whole trek

Kanchenjunga Great Himalayan Trail : 22 days

Kanchenjunga is the 3rd highest mountain and we get very good views from Pang Pema Base camp. The Gunsa people are very helpful. Olangchun Gola is an interesting village. Nearby is the Lumbha Sambha range which is the least visited mountain range in Nepal. The whole area is very famous for rhodode Makalu Region

In the upper Arun valley live the Lhomi people who want to see more trekkers! Makalu Base Camp trek and then over the highest passes in the Himalaya - the Sherpani Col base camp has big ice caves, the West Col 6190m is highest point and Amphu Labsta to Everest region. Makalu is a 3km high rock face and has a long glacier. There are many nice camping spots.

Everest Region and Makalu Great Himalayan Trail : 37 days.

Solu Khumbu is my home place, famous for Sherpa people and Mt Everest. The Renjo La has the best views of the mountains in the area. There are many good tea houses to stay in. This region is best combined with Rolwaling or Makalu for a really good trekking experience.

Rolwaling Great Himalayan Trail : 10 days.

There is a big rock like a chorten in Bedding village in the Rolwaling valley and it is good luck for your whole lifetime to tie a prayer scarf on it before you leave the village. From Orangdanda view point you can see Gauri Shankar and there are many interesting Gurung, Tamang and Sherpa villages.

Langtang Region and Helambu Great Himalayan Trail:19 days.

The Tamang people love to dress up and have parties and singing. Tilman Pass is a good place to see snow leopard. There are also sacred lakes at Panch Pokhari and Bhairav Kund which are very remote places. Langtang is just a day's drive from Kathmandu

Ganesh Himal Great Himalayan Trail : 9 days.

There are not many villages in this area and the trail is mostly in very old forest. The Gurung people here are mostly Christain and very intersting. The way to join to Manaslu trail is hard to find and no tourists go this way. Of course there are views of Ganesh 1,2,3,4 and 5

Manaslu Great Himalayan Trail : 30 days.

There are 5 different ethnic groups here and a mix of Hindu and Buddhist. The view point at the top of the Larkye La is very pretty - you can see the Annapurnas and the campsite of Bimthang. This is perhaps the best trek in Nepal and is really good if you combine with the Annapurna Circuit then you can have very comfortable teahouse and good trails.

Annapurna Region

The Annapurnas is the most popular trek in Nepal. There are many exellent tea houses, and the lake at Manang,

Mugu Great Himalayan Trail: 13 days.

Mugu is one of the poorest districts in Nepal. There are many large valleys and the Yala la viewpoint. This is some of the hardest trekking in the whole Himalaya and you need to be very fit and strong to go here. You might need to do some rock climbing if we take the more difficult trails. This area is very good to trek with Upper Dolpo or Rara Lake

Dolpa Great Himalayan Trail : 13 days.

People in Dolpa are Tibetan origin and their culture hasn't changed over the years. Phoksumdo lake is the most beautiful lake in Nepal and the landscape is very dry. Many people say this is the best trekking place as there are many high passes and interesting villages, some are 800 years old

Humla Great Himalayan Trail : 13 days.

The Humla trek is a nice and easy trek. The local people want to get more involved in trekking as it means they will be able to earn some money. This place is popular for people who want to go to holy Mt Kailash and we can also visit Dolpo as well.

Itinerary in Detail

Day 01 : Arrive at Kathmandu. Receive you at Airport & Transfer to Hotel.

DAY 02 : KATHMANDU CITY TOUR

After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur) - which is the oldest of the three major cities in Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.

DAY 03 : KATHMANDU - HILLE

Take a 45 min. flight to Biratnagar, you will be welcomed by our guide and other crew at the airport. We drive to Hille, a Tibetan settlement at 6,070 ft, where we pitch our first camp.

DAY 04 : HILLE - SHIDUA

We already start to trek. We take the trail to Buranse Danda, towards the Tamur River along a ridge. At the top of this ridge we arrive at Shidua ( 7,450ft. ) where we camp for the night.

DAY 05 : SHIDUA - DOOR PANI

We are trekking through a forest today to Chitre. We have opportunities to see wildlife along the way. The views of Mt. Makalu (27,825ft. ) and Chamlang (24,000 ft. ) are today's highlights. We continue through rhododendron forests to the hamlet of Door Pani (9,120 ft. ) for overnight camp.

DAY 06 : DOOR PANI - GUPA POKHARA

After a gentle climb through more rhododendron forests to a mountain ridge, we drop down to the village of Tongise Phedi and continue to Chanki, an area used for summer pasture. We continue through grassy fields with Mt. Makalu in constant view. Soon the Kanchenjunga range appears and we come to Mongol Bharai pass, lined with mani stones. We descend to a lake, Gupa Pokhari, for our camp.

DAY 07 : GUPA POKHARA - NESUM

Today we cross a pass at 9,922 ft. and descend through a dense forest towards Gurja Gaon and continue to descend to Nesum (5,297 ft.) with Mt. Jannu and Mt. Kanchenjunga behind us. We camp in Nesum.

DAY 08 : Nesum - Thumma

Continuing up the Timur River in a valley populated by the Limbu peoples, the descendants of the Kirati warriors who ruled Nepal at the dawn of Nepalese history, we camp near Chirwa, a pleasant bazaar with a few tea houses and shops.

Day 10 : Thumma - Chirwa alt 1190 Meters/5- 6hrs Trek.

From Thumma trail ascend along Tamor Koshi valley passing small settlements, rice field

DAY 10 : CHIRWA - SAKATHUM alt 1640 m/5-6hrs trek.

We continue up the Tamur past Tapethok and cross the Simbuwa Khola, a river formed by the Yalung Glacier. We climb over another ridge to join the Ghunsa Khola valley and camp by the banks of the river at Sakathum.

DAY 11 : SAKATHUM - AMJILASSA alt 2490 M/ 5-6hrs.

We follow a steep and narrow trail up-river. From the high spots there are wonderful views of the Ghunsa Khola below. The path descends steeply and we arrive at the mountain-side village of Amjilassa for our overnight stay.

DAY 12 : AMJILASSA - KYAPAR alt 2730 m/5hrs.

We shall be doing some real climbing during the next 5 days ! We climb to Kyapar perched in the middle of terraced hills about 1000 ft up, steep climbs from the Ghunsa Khola.

DAY 13 : KYAPAR - GHUNSA alt 3430 m/5-6hrs.

We descend from Kyapar and make an easy climb up the right bank of the Ghunsa Khola. After the village of Phere, we enter rhododendron forests and climb a gentle hill before descending back down to the Ghunsa Khola and crossing a wooden bridge to the village of Ghunsa.

DAY 14 : GUNSA- KHAMBACHAN alt 4040 M/ 5-6HRS TREK.

Today we glimpse the Jannu Glacier. Later on we get a view of Mt. Jannu (25,289ft). We descend the mountain-side to our camp at Khambachan.

DAY 15 : KHAMBACHAN

Acclimatization & take a side trip to Jannu Himalaya Base camp.

DAY 16 : KHAMBACHAN - LHONAK alt 4790 M/4-5hrs.

Well rested, we shall now start a stint of real climbing. We trek to the edge of Kanchenjunga Glacier and cross over to the Lhonak Glacier. We arrive at our campsite at Lhonak, from where we can see Mera Peak (20,208 ft. )

DAY 17 : Lhonak- Pangpema

Today we will go to Pangpema to have close view of Mount Kanchanjunga and other towering peak includes wedge pea 6750 m, Twin Peak 7350 m, Pyramid peak 7168 m, Tent Peak 7365m

DAY 18 : Pangpema to Khambachen return trek.

DAY 19 : Khambachen to Gunnsa

It is short walk today along Gunsa Khola down hill, in Gunsa you have opportunity to have bath, wash yours shocks, t-shirt and dry it.

Day 20 : Gunsa - Cellele alt 4200m , 5-6hrs.

We select to cross either of the 2 passes today depending on the weather conditions: Lapsang La 5100 m, the higher pass at 17,000 ft., and Mirgin La 4663 m, the lower pass at 15,000ft, Mirgin La pass often snow covering and hard to cross but here we plan over Mirgin La Pass. We may learn about pass condition through locals, we can decide to take either to take higher one or Lower One.

Day 21 : Celle to Lapsang alt 3870 m/5-6hrs trek.

Today you have pleasant walk across peaceful altitude herbs & scrubs spreading out its smell, blooming, after crossing the Pass can be seen dramatic views of towering peaks.

DAY 21 : Lapsang alt 4620 m/5-6hrs.

We take a day trip to the Yalung glacier for a magnificent view of the Kanchenjunga south face from a chorten at about 15,000 ft

DAY 22 : Lapsang - Toronton, 5-6hrs

We are starting to descend from today. We steadily descend through forests of rhododendron to Torontan.

DAY 23: TORANTAN - YAMPHUDIN

We descend today to Yamphudin (5,360 ft. ) Yamphudin is a mixed community of Sherpas, Limbus, Rais and Gurungs and is the first real village since Ghunsa.

DAY 24 : YAMPHUDIN - PONPHE

We descend from Yamphudin to the Kabel Khola and climb to Ponphe ( 5,500 ft. ) for our camp.

DAY 25 : PONPHE - PHA KHOLA

From Ponphe we climb to a ridge at 5,700 ft. We descend through as series of side valleys past Phun village to Kesawa (6,120 ft.). The trail continues to ascend to a Gurung settlement at Bhanjyang (6,640ft.) From here the trail traverses a ridge and descends to the Limbu village of Khunjari ( 5,250 ft. ). We camp below on the banks of Pha Khola.

DAY 26 : PHA Khola -Suketar

Today, final day we will reach Suketar for lunch, local porters return home, those who have gone from Kathmandu spend a night there, next day you will fly to Kathmandu and they drive to Kathmandu. TREK ENDS.

DAY 27 : TAPLEJUNG - KATHMANDU

FLY TO KATHAMNDU VIA BIRATNAGER, TRIP

Day 28 : Free day for self explore & for shopping

Day 29 : Fly back home or extend yours stay.

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