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The Himalayan Adventure Map

From the subtropical sal forests of the Terai to the high glaciated summits of the Great Himalayan Arc. Explore geographic regions, expedition corridors, and elevation profiles.

Navigate the Roof of the World

From the subtropical sal forests of the Terai to the high glaciated summits of the Great Himalayan Arc, explore geographic regions, expedition corridors, and elevation profiles.

Geographic Region:
GRID: 26°N–31°N · 80°E–89°E
Alpine Treks Sacred Lakes Heritage & Towns Wildlife Major Hubs
Corridors:
Kathmandu Valley
Heritage & Towns Major Hub

Kathmandu Valley

Ancient UNESCO durbar squares, sacred stupas, and Newari living heritage.

Foothills / Lowlands (< 1,500m)
O₂ Level: 86%
0m KTM 1,400m AMS 3,000m Alpine 4,000m+
Expedition Corridor: Prithvi Trans-Himalayan Highway
Ascent Protocol: Central Hub — Sea level to mid-hill baseline.
Topographic Elevation Spectrum

Nepal's Vertical Ascent: 415m to 4,380m+

Nepal features the world's steepest altitudinal gradient. Click any waypoint below to jump directly to its trail corridor on the map above.

< 1,500m Lowlands 1,500m–2,500m Mid-Hills 2,500m–3,500m Acclimatization > 3,500m Alpine Glacial
4,000m · Alpine Tree Line Limit
3,000m · Acclimatization Safety Line (AMS)
1,400m · Kathmandu Baseline

Regional Waypoints & Hub Directory

Showing 14 destinations matching your active filters.

Kathmandu Valley
Heritage & Towns
1,400m
Central Nepal · 0 km (Central Hub)

Kathmandu Valley

1,400m · 86% O₂ Prithvi Trans-Himalayan Highway

Ancient UNESCO durbar squares, sacred stupas, and Newari living heritage.

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Phewa Lake, Pokhara
Sacred Lakes
822m
Western Nepal · 204 km West

Phewa Lake, Pokhara

822m · 92% O₂ Annapurna Sanctuary & Circuit

Mirror waters reflecting Machhapuchhre, paragliding, and Annapurna gateway.

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Chitwan Jungle Safari
Wildlife & Jungles
415m
Central Nepal · 172 km South

Chitwan Jungle Safari

415m · 96% O₂ Terai Wildlife Corridor

One-horned rhinos, Royal Bengal tigers, and Rapti river canoe expeditions.

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Rara Lake
Sacred Lakes
2,990m
Far-Western Nepal · 780 km NW

Rara Lake

2,990m · 72% O₂ Great Western Wilderness Traverse

Nepal's deepest azure alpine lake, pristine pine forests of remote Mugu.

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Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Gateway)
Alpine Treks
2,840m
Eastern Nepal · 135 km East of KTM

Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary Gateway)

2,840m · 73% O₂ Khumbu & Everest Base Camp

High-altitude mountain STOL airstrip at 2,840m. The primary expedition gateway to the Everest region.

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Everest Region (Namche)
Alpine Treks
3,440m
Eastern Nepal · 141 km (Air)

Everest Region (Namche)

3,440m · 67% O₂ Khumbu & Everest Base Camp

Sherpa capital perched in the high amphitheatre beneath the world's highest summits.

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Jomsom Mustang Gateway
Alpine Treks
2,743m
Western Nepal · 275 km NW of KTM

Jomsom Mustang Gateway

2,743m · 74% O₂ Annapurna Sanctuary & Circuit

Wind-carved trans-Himalayan hub in the Kali Gandaki gorge. Springboard for Upper Mustang and Thorong La.

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Kanyam Tea Estates
Wildlife & Jungles
1,600m
Eastern Nepal · 620 km East

Kanyam Tea Estates

1,600m · 84% O₂ Eastern Tea & Rhododendron Spine

Rolling emerald tea gardens, mountain mist, and eastern hill solitude.

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Tinjure Milke Jaljale
Alpine Treks
3,000m
Eastern Nepal · 540 km East

Tinjure Milke Jaljale

3,000m · 72% O₂ Eastern Tea & Rhododendron Spine

The Rhododendron Capital of Nepal with 28 wild species in spring bloom.

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Bandipur Heritage Ridge
Heritage & Towns
1,030m
Western Nepal · 143 km West

Bandipur Heritage Ridge

1,030m · 90% O₂ Prithvi Trans-Himalayan Highway

Preserved 18th-century Newari architecture floating above Marsyangdi valley.

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Badimalika Sacred Ridge
Alpine Treks
3,800m
Far-Western Nepal · 820 km West

Badimalika Sacred Ridge

3,800m · 63% O₂ Great Western Wilderness Traverse

Untouched high meadows and isolated pilgrimage sanctuary in Bajura district.

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Khaptad National Park
Wildlife & Jungles
3,200m
Far-Western Nepal · 760 km West

Khaptad National Park

3,200m · 70% O₂ Great Western Wilderness Traverse

Rolling emerald plateaus, sacred meditation ashram, and virgin oak-fir forests.

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Annapurna Sanctuary
Alpine Treks
4,130m
Western Nepal · 240 km NW

Annapurna Sanctuary

4,130m · 60% O₂ Annapurna Sanctuary & Circuit

High glacial basin surrounded by 360-degree amphitheatre of 7,000m+ giants.

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Gosaikunda Holy Lakes
Sacred Lakes
4,380m
Central Nepal · 138 km North

Gosaikunda Holy Lakes

4,380m · 58% O₂ Langtang & Gosaikunda Lakes

Sacred high-altitude glacial tarns dedicated to Lord Shiva in Langtang National Park.

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Corridor Cheat Sheet

Kathmandu to Regional Hub Transit Times

Official estimated travel duration, elevation gains, and primary transport modes from the capital.

DestinationDirect DistanceElevationRecommended Transport ModeField Guide
Pokhara (Phewa Lake)204 km822mFlight (25m) or Highway Bus (6–8h)View →
Lukla (Tenzing-Hillary STOL)135 km (Air)2,840mSTOL Flight from KTM/Ramechhap (35m)View →
Everest Region (Namche)141 km (Air)3,440mFlight to Lukla (35m) + 2-Day TrekView →
Jomsom (Mustang Gateway)275 km2,743mFlight from Pokhara (20m) or Beni Jeep (6h)View →
Chitwan Safari172 km415mHighway Bus (5h) or Flight (20m)View →
Rara Lake (Mugu)780 km2,990mFlight to Nepalgunj + Talcha STOLView →
Annapurna Base Camp240 km4,130mVia Pokhara + Nayapul Jeep (2h) + TrekView →
Gosaikunda Holy Tarns138 km4,380mBus to Dhunche (6h) + Alpine TrekView →
Bandipur Heritage Ridge143 km1,030mPrivate Car via Prithvi Hwy (4h)View →
Kanyam Tea Estates620 km1,600mFlight to Bhadrapur (45m) + 1.5h DriveView →
Khaptad Wilderness760 km3,200mFlight to Dhangadhi + Jeep to SilgadhiView →
Badimalika Alpine Ridge820 km3,800mVia Dhangadhi / Kolti + High TrekView →