Hidden
Fortress Trek & Raft
 The
Hidden Fortress Trek - Dugunagadi
Fortress
The Dugunagadi
Fortress is a maze of crumbling walls strategically situated on a
plateau. The views are stunning; during the day one gazes at the Tibetan
snow-capped peaks and by night, the lights of Khasa, the first Tibetan
town north of the Friendship Bridge, glisten throughout the dark evening
sky. The
Fortress is situated at an altitude of 2084 m and was built in 1854
by the Nepali Army to attack the Bhot, a region behind the Himalaya,
which is in Tibet.
Some
of the highlights of the trek are:
- The Duganagadi
Fortress (2400 m),
our destination, is a maze of crumbling walls strategically situated
on a plateau with stunning views of the surrounding areas.
- Chagam
(2200 m), one of the highlights of the trek is an all women's
monastery housing some 300 nuns. Some travel from as far away
as Ladakh in order to spend time, learn and meditate here. The
layout of the village is unusual as each nun has her own
house, thus creating a colourful spattering of red, yellow, green
and white homes throughout the beautiful countryside.
- Listi
(2180 m),
a charming village overlooking the Bhote Kosi river with stunning
views of the surrounding areas.
Tariff
US$ 550 per
person for 7 nights/8 days.
This includes
- accommodation
- meals
- two-way
transportation (on scheduled departure dates only)
- guides, porters
and equipment.
Special
Note:
- Private trips
can be arranged depending on the size of the group (min. 4 pax)
The Bhote Koshi is one of Nepal’s premier adrenaline rivers
with more vertical drops and white water than any other in the nation.
A 2-day rafting program on the Bhote Koshi, with Nepal’s No. 1rafting company reputed for its safety & reputation, is like nothing else
on offer in Nepal.
Gear list
What to
bring for our multi-day adventures:
- A 3-season
sleeping bag and sleeping pad. These items can be rented in Kathmandu
or Pokhara
- Towel
- Lightweight
Pants
- Cotton underwears
- Lightweight
long sleeved shirt or T-shirt. It is good protection from the
sun.
- Woollen
sweaters or fleece jacket
- Toiletries:
Keep it to a minimum, cosmetics are not necessary, but moisturizing
lotion is a must.
- Flashlight
or head lamp with spare batteries
- Spare glasses
or contact lenses if you wear them
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