MAJOR ATTRACTIONS OF RAMECHHAP

MAJOR  ATTRACTIONS OF RAMECHHAP

NCC is a virgin circuit trek primarily based on the natural landscape wisely blended with the Sherpa culture and traditions. In a nutshell, NCC comprises following major attractions:

• Major Valley: Khimti and Likhu River valley
• Best viewing peaks (from right to left): Sarmoche peak (5255m), Ramdung peak (5930m),             Chukyima Go (6259m), Bigphrea Go Nup (6666m), Paniyo Tapa (6696m), Paniyo Shar (6549m) and Numberchuli (Shorong Yul Lha (6959m)
• Glaciers: Linkhu Nup Glacier, Bigphere Go Glacier, Surmoche Glacier, Likhu Glacier
• Major pass: Panchpokhari pass (4605m) and Gyajo La (4880m)
• Beautiful high altitude lakes: Panch Pokhari, Jata Pokhari, Boula Pokhari, Bhale Pokhari, Dudh Pokhari
• Beautiful pasturelands: Manedanda, Kholakharka, Tare, Kholaseer, Ngeju
• Beautiful flora: Temperate to alpine vegetation, blooming rhododendron, Taxus, Alnus, Pine forest, bamboo forest
• Beautiful fauna: More than 300 species of birds including pheasants (Danfe), musk deer, red panda, Himalayan thar, snow leopard, Himalayan black beer, Langoor monkey,
• Best view points:Phokte, Manedanda, Panchpokhari, Gyajo La, Serding (Pannasa danda), Lapchane
• Beautiful monastery: Thudung, Bhandar, Gumdel, Kyama, Lhachhewar
• Socio-economic-practices: Terraced farming, mobile grazing system, traditional cheese production practices, ethno-botanical practices, depends on slow food like potato, cheese, wild foods, barley etc.
• Socio-cultural practices: Lhosar celebration, Chouri dance, Janaipurnima festival during August
• NCC is a virgin circuit trek primarily based on the natural landscape wisely blended with the Sherpa culture and traditions. In a nutshell, NCC comprises following major attractions:
• Potential target markets
• Target international tourists for NCC include repeat visitors seeking an alternative trekking experience, researchers (glaciers, high altitude lakes, climate and other), wildlife and environment enthusiasts, wilderness seekers, and backpackers/budget tourists. Target domestic tourists include Janaipurnima (Hindu) festival pilgrims (summer) and researchers. In summary, the trail experiences includes panoramic Himalaya peaks, highland-mid-Hill views, Home-stay and camping experiences, monasteries and religious sites, high-altitude lakes and glacier lakes, rock climbing, wildlife, ‘slow food’ products including organic cheese and tea production, Sherpa culture, unique flora and fauna, ethno-botanical research, and amazing glacier views and walks. Paragliding is also a potential future adventure activity at Deurali and Lapchane. The NCC can also become part of the ‘Great Himalaya Trail’ by bridging the already established Rolwaling and Everest region.