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5 Tips before doing Annapurna Base Camp Trekking

December 2, 2019 December 12, 2019
Kulendra Baral
Safety
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Trek, Safety Tips

Trekking in Nepal has always an exciting and one of the favorite destination for all adventure enthusiast. Talking about the trekking in first time anyone suggest obviously Annapurna Base camp. A journey to Annapurna base camp offers the majestic Himalayan views, unique Gurung settlement, beautiful rhododendron forest with mountain lifestyle of locals, culture and tradition of Nepal. If you looking for this amazing Tips for Annapurna Base Camp Trekking for your next holidays then following tips are useful for you.

Best Season to go Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

We experiences major four season in Nepal throughout the year. They are summer (JUNE – AUGUST), Winter (DECEMBER – FEBRUARY), spring (MARCH TO MAY), and autumn (SEPTEMBER – MID DECEMBER). Choosing a best season for your holiday offers you more glimpse and pleasure. The best season for Annapurna base camp trekking is during spring (March – April) and autumn (October – December). Spring is offers the blooming Rhododendron as the trail is more attractive where all the trails turns into red pink and white flowers. However in autumn the skies are clear and snowcapped mountain views are amazing.

Beware of Altitude sickness

While trekking above 3000 meter altitude, some people might suffer from altitude sickness. Normally altitude sickness occurs when your body do not adjust in high elevation where the oxygen level is very low. Symptoms of altitude sickness includes headache, vomiting, loss of sleep etc. If you get such Symptoms then you have immediately consult with your guide. Guides are well trained and experiences for altitude trekking and sickness problems.

How to avoid Altitude sickness?

Drink lots of waters as you can, eat your foods full each time, do not drink alcoholic beverages, can avoid the chances of sickness in Himalayas. Even though, if you feel such sickness you can use medicine like Diamox which can avoid sickness and help to go high elevation. The nest important things is when you are going up don’t skip acclimatization because slowly and proper acclimatization adjust your body in high altitude.

Prepare yourself by mentally and physically

Annapurna base Camp trekking is a moderate walk through the foothill of Annapurna Massif. It is not technical climb, you do not need to have previous experience even any altitude experiences to complete the trek. However, you have to physically fit and excellent strength, conditioning and endurance to be able to reach the base camp. So, we recommended to do some walking, cycling and other physical exercise before you coming Abc trek. Normally you must capable for 5/6 hours walking each days during the trek.

With the physical fitness, mentally prepare is also important for outdoors. Because there are no star levels hotels for your comfortable. You have to adjust local tea houses with sharing Bathrooms and eat the foods which are available in tea houses menu. So you do need to be prepared yourself for these things.

Pack up Right trekking gears

As we already told you Annapurna base camp is a moderate trekking in Annapurna massif. However, to make a successful trek you should have proper trekking equipment which are most important. Among trekking gears proper hiking boots, a good down Jackets, trousers are most significant. Other gears besides are warm clothes, hiking poles, sun hat, Sunglass, gloves, comfortable trousers, warm sleeping bag are also important to have a successful and pleasant trekking to ABC.

Always choose a organize trek

If you are coming to Nepal first time for an adventure or you have never trekked before then we suggest to do a organize trek in Nepal. Your porter carry your all luggage except your day pack which you need for walking. A experience English speaking guide is always with you for your inconvenient and always responsible for any obstacles. Moreover a organize trek will save your time and you don’t need to take unnecessary headache for arrangements such as accommodation, vehicle, flights etc.

Visit Nepal 2020 Mission

September 22, 2019 November 7, 2019
Kulendra Baral
Events
Nepal Tourism 2020, Nepal Tourism Year, Visit Nepal 2020, Visit Nepal 2020 Trekking

The Nepal Tourism Board has launched the ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ campaign to attract more tourists to the “roof of the world”.Since the devastating earthquake of 2015 Nepal has tirelessly repaired and rebuilt monuments, roads, accommodation, and other infrastructure. Tourism is now back to pre-earthquake levels. Almost a million people visited Nepal in 2017. It is now the fifth-most popular tourism destination and the number one best value destination in the world.

The federal budget presented by Finance Minister Yubaraj Khatiwada on Tuesday, 29th May, 2018 announced the launch of Visit Nepal 2020. With the goal of attracting 2 million foreign tourists in to the country yearly.

The government of Nepal is working rigorously to ensure a successful tourism period till 2020. The Nepal Tourism Board set a target of 2 million tourist arrival in 2020. Currently, the country sees nearly one million tourist visitors yearly and expect to double this number promoting Visit Nepal Campaign aggressively. At the moment, the tourism board is running Visit Nepal Europe campaign supported by ambassadors and diplomats of Nepal in European countries.

In the history of the tourism sector, various ‘Visit Nepal‘ campaigns have been organized to help promote Nepal globally and attract more tourists. Sticking with the goal to attract one million tourists. Visit Nepal Year 2018 was announced in 2015, after the earthquake in order to help boost the industry. Recently, that plan was shifted to 2020 with guidelines that have set the target to draw 1.5 million tourists as opposed to the previously stated Vision 2020 that had a target of attracting two million tourists.

The private hotel sector has planned to add 4000 new rooms in four and five-star category in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Many new international chain hotels, Hilton, Marriott, are expected to operate in the coming years.

Why Nepal for 2020

Nepal with rich ancient cultures set against the most dramatic scenery in the world is a land of discovery and unique experience. For broad minded individuals who value an experience that is authentic and mesmerizing, Nepal is the ideal destination. Come and revel in the untouched and the undiscovered and uncover yourself.

It is unsurpassed that the sheer diversity Nepal boasts, from steamy jungle and Terai to the icy peaks of the world’s highest mountains means that the range of activities on offer. Trekking, mountaineering, rafting in spectacular scenery are just three things Nepal is famous for. Activities as diverse as Elephant Polo and a micro-light flight through the Himalayas show that in Nepal, the only boundary is your imagination. With 15 National & Wildlife Parks (two are UNESCO Heritage sites) Nepal is one of the last places on earth you can spot the Asiatic rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

For mountaineers, rock climbers and adventure loving people, Nepal is an ideal tourist destination. The weather of Nepal is cool and there is great variation in culture and religions in Nepal making it more colorful and attractive. Besides, the country is rich in animal and bird species along with beautiful lakes.

Preparation for Visit Nepal 2020

The government of Nepal is working rigorously to ensure a successful tourism period till 2020. The Tourism Board set a target of 2 million tourist arrival in 2020. Currently, the country sees nearly one million tourist visitors yearly and expect to double this number promoting Visit Nepal Campaign aggressively. At the moment, the tourism board is running Visit Nepal Europe campaign supported by ambassadors and diplomats of Nepal in European countries.

By 2020, the government plan to operate two new International Airport, Pokhara, and Lumbini and introduce new Airbus 330-200 to provide airline services to a large number of tourists. The government also plans to run Tribhuwan International Airport for additional 3 hours from regular 18 hours to ensure availability of services to incoming and departing tourists.

The private hotel sector has planned to add 4000 new rooms in four and five-star category in Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Pokhara. Many new international chain hotels, Hilton, DoubleTree, Marriott, are expected to operate in the coming years.

What is the slogan of Visit Nepal 2020?

Continuing the spirit, 2020 is now the dedicated ‘New Tourism Year’ for Federal Nepal, targeting 2 million tourist arrivals. ‘Visit Nepal 2020’ has its roots in the erstwhile government but has become popular as the brainchild of the ‘ex’ Tourism Minister late Rabindranath Adhikari. As the slogan of the Visit Nepal 2020 campaign is ‘Lifetime Experience‘ we will be introducing new activities that will provide a lifetime experience to visitors. We will concentrate on providing new activities and new experiences to travellers during the campaign period.

Objectives of the tourist to visit Nepal?

To develop Nepal as an attractive and major tourist destination by exploring, conserving, developing and promoting tangible as well as intangible, natural, cultural, biological and human made heritages. To develop, expand and promote tourism by means of easy, safe, reliable and regular air and land transportation.

What are the steps has been taking for Visit Nepal 2020?

For Visit Nepal 2020, we are trying to promote Nepal in a unique way. Nepal is always positioned as a mountainous country and only for hardcore adventure travellers, but we have much more to offer. Nepal is equally rich in cultural segments as well, which is why for Visit Nepal 2020 more focus is being given towards promoting the cultural heritage and traditions.

New trends are visible in the tourism sector worldwide. Earlier, there used to be fixed itineraries and activities for fixed destinations. But now travellers are looking for flexibility and experiences.Thus, the theme “Visit Nepal 2020: Lifetime Experiences”.

To promote Nepal according to this theme, we have identified market segments: value, volume and emerging markets. NTB is approaching tour and trekking operators to diversify or modify the regular itineraries. Before, tourism in Nepal was limited to a few seasons or months only, but now NTB is also taking approaches and planning to promote Nepal in off-seasons. To make this happen, we are surveying the prospects and developing content from all over Nepal which can be transformed to different tourism products.

The Conclusion

Hope the existing potential and ongoing efforts towards tourism promotion would make the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020 Campaign‘ a grand success!. Booking and reservations for Nepal 2020, you can contact us directly from the website or email us at sales@nepaltour.info, or you can also visit us directly in our office in Lazimpat, Kathmandu.

Nepal Travel Advice

September 19, 2019 September 20, 2019
Kulendra Baral
Uncategorized
Nepal Tour, Nepal Tours, Nepal Travel Advice

Tourism in Nepal is safe and will remain safe. The Popular tourism destination like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan are considered very safe regions. These days a Bandha is rare. The Bandh is a strike called by any political party. However you can expect some change in the itinerary if a Transport strike is called by a political party. Such strike has zero effect in sight seeing in Kathmandu valley or trekking.

The illegal trekking or travel agency, trekking operator / tour operator, Individual trekking guide /freelancer, personal website creator for tourism activities are only concerned with their own wealth and often pay their trekking staff very less and in most occasion don’t offer them insurance, proper equipment or any other kind of support so concerning all the adventure trip so to choose the government registered Nepal trekking or travel company is one of the best scheme to concrete your dream in to the reality.

Known as the land of snowy peaks, incredible landscapes, and impressive mountains. Nepal is a country that has culture, adventure, and adrenaline rolled into one. Home to ten of the highest peaks in the world. It is no wonder that this place is frequented by adventure junkies from all over the world. However, during our trip to Nepal what surprised me the most was the fact that beyond the mighty Himalayan mountains, the country itself is incredibly diverse and lush. Offering tourists a wide array of things to do Nepal is a country that didn’t disappoint.

Before Visiting to Nepal.

Before you head off on your Nepal tour, there are some things you should consider knowing and having, to save you from a bad experience whilst in this stunningly beautiful Himalayan kingdom. Travel insurance, while not a requirement in Neal, is a good thing to have just in case something untoward happens, such as having your wallet stolen or needing hospital care. A good travel insurance does not cost a lot, and can save your life if things go wrong in Nepal. Hospitals in Nepal are not free, and you will need to show an ability to make the payments first. All of the hospitals have affiliations with the major insurance companies, and can quickly and easily validate and verify your travel insurance to take care of the bill, or transfer you to another country or even home, in severe cases.

Social Etiquette in Nepal

First and foremost, you‘ll want to know how to greet the locals. The traditional manner of greeting in Nepal involves placing your palms together in a prayer style and saying “namaste” or “namaskar”. Address anyone older than you with respect using the terms “dai” for men and “didi” for women. And avoid stepping over someone‘s outstretched legs or touching anyone with your feet as these are considered impolite.

Water Safety in Nepal

If you plan on staying in Nepal for a while, you may want to pack a boiling pan and filter for the tap water. Water from the tap is not safe for consumption, even if it‘s from your hotel. Remember to also avoid fruit that may have been washed in contaminated water or drinking soft drinks with ice in them, as the ice may have been made from tap water. Stick to bottled water, which can be found in just about every store in the country.

Solo women trekking in Himalaya Nepal

Solo trekking not recommends for any female traveler to the Himalayas because of the safety point of views, illness and accidents. It is better to search and find the travel mate or to join the group with fix departure with other trekking agency or hire a guide or porter for safety that helpful to know the local people, language, culture and lifestyle. The best advice is to never trek alone with a local male guide. Adventure Connexion in Kathmandu is specialises in providing female staff for treks.

Travel with Children

Increasing numbers of people are travelling with their children in Nepal, and with a bit of planning it can be remarkably hassle-free. Many people trek with older children, but heading out on the trail with smaller children for any length of time or on any higher routes with children of any age is generally not to be advised. The best trips with children. Please visit the page Nepal for kids.

Read Government Travel Advice

The folllowing government websites offer travel advisories and information on current hotspots. Some of this official travel advice can sound a little alarmist, but if your government issues a travel warning advising against ‘all travel’ or ‘all but essential travel’ to a specific area, then your travel insurance may be invalid if you ignore this advice.

Australian Department of Foreign Affairs (www.smartraveller.gov.au)
Government of Canada (www.voyage.gc.ca)
New Zealand Depaqrtment of Foreign Affairs & Trade (www.safetravel.govt.nz)
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office (www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice)
US Department of State (www.state.gov/travel)

How many days required to visit Nepal

Nepal, officially Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is located mainly in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. With an estimated population of 26.4 million, it is 48th largest country by population and 93rd largest country by area. Sandwiched between China and India, Nepal is one of the most fascinating places to visit on earth. Before you set foot on the hiking trails or tours the streets of Kathmandu. Every travellers think about how many days required to visit Nepal?. How many days will be sufficient in Nepal?. How many days should i spend in Kathmandu?. Here are the useful information before your travel to Nepal. Here are some suggested Nepal Itineraries, from one day to four weeks.

How to Spend Day in Kathmandu

Chisapani Nagarkot Trek — How to Spend 1 Day in Kathmandu

How to Spend 1 day in Kathmandu is our most popular Package. It is the easiest and simple way to know Nepal and its culture in a day. Real Kathmandu Tour offers Mountain flights + Short Hiking + visit to UNESCO World Heritage sites in a one day tour. You will visit the oldest Hindu and Buddhist shrines and your day will end with a very nice dinner.

If you wanted to go a little further afield and get some mountain views, follow this Kathmandu Day Tour, which includes Nagarkot Hiking, Bhaktapur, and Changu Narayan.

How to Spend 2 Days in Kathmandu

Nepal Travel Itinerary 7 days — How to Spend 2 Days in Kathmandu

2 Days in Kathmandu, who have a very short time and willing to visit most important monuments, this is a ideal way to do a guided city tour of Kathmandu valley with Patan & Bhaktapur. This cultural day tour gives you rich heritage of world heritages sites.

The Kathmandu Valley is so full of historical, architectural, and religious treasures that you don’t need to leave to have a rich experience in Nepal. Spend first two days checking out the most famous sites of Kathmandu. The Kathmandu durbar square and Patan Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

This Kathmandu Itinerary 2 days prioritizes all aspects of Kathmandu at its best- Hindu and Buddhist culture mixed with historical monument manifesting artistic opulence of medieval Nepal.

If you wanted to go a little further afield and get some mountain views, follow this 2 Days in Kathmandu Tour, which includes 2 full day cultural tours.

How to Spend 3 Days In Kathmandu

Three days in Kathmandu is enough time to get a feel for the city and its culture. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, including sacred Hindu and Buddhist temples. Here are some great things to do in Kathmandu. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek is short and sweet trip for 3 days tea house trek to Chisapani and to Nagarkot if the tour is extended for another 2 days.

The trekking to Chispani Nagarkot offers beautiful nature and village walk experience, natural environment, stunning Himalayan views. Where you can see Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and even Mt. Everest in far distance.

For detailed itinerary suggestions, check out 3 Days in Kathmandu: 3 Days Kathmandu Itineraries, including a short trek

How to Spend 4 Days In Nepal

If you think how to spend 4 days in Nepal then go to Chitwan National Park. Chitwan jungle safari tour is one of most popular adventure tours for those who has dream to see wild animals, green forest. Chitwan National Park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1979. Chitwan national park is situated in southern central Nepal. Covering 932 sq.km covered with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers. The park headquarters at Kasara is 21 km drive from Bharatpur which is 20 minutes by air or 146 km by road from Kathmandu. In this park there are many Resorts hotels and lodge to accommodate. Chitwan wildlife safari tour fit for all age group travelers

For detailed itinerary suggestions, check out 4 Days in Nepal: 4 Days Nepal Itineraries, including a wildlife tours

How to Spend 5 Days In Nepal

If you think how to spend 5 days in Nepal then go to Kathmandu & Pokhara. Nepal is a country that has a lot of amazing attractions within a small area, and the diverse culture and landscape are enough to make you want to stay a lot longer than just 5 days. But if you are limited on time, then here are a few ideas for things that you can do to make the most of your short visit to one of the last Himalayan kingdoms. Pokhara is one of the cleanest and the most beautiful cities of Nepal. Also known as the city of Lakes, Pokhara offers the spectacular view of mountains, namely Annapurna, Mannchapuchhre, Manalsu, and Dhaulagiri. The places that you visit in Pokhara are David falls and Mahendra cave.

For detailed itinerary suggestions, check out 5 Days in Nepal: 5 Days Nepal Itineraries, including Kathmandu and Pokhara cities.

How to Spend 4 Days In Nepal

If you think how to spend 4 days in Nepal then go to Chitwan National Park. Chitwan jungle safari tour is one of most popular adventure tours for those who has dream to see wild animals, green forest. Chitwan National Park was declared UNESCO Natural Heritage Site in 1979. Chitwan national park is situated in southern central Nepal. Covering 932 sq.km covered with deciduous forests overlooking the floodplains of Narayani, Rapti and Reu rivers. The park headquarters at Kasara is 21 km drive from Bharatpur which is 20 minutes by air or 146 km by road from Kathmandu. In this park there are many Resorts hotels and lodge to accommodate. Chitwan wildlife safari tour fit for all age group travelers

For detailed itinerary suggestions, check out 4 Days in Nepal: 4 Days Nepal Itineraries, including a wildlife tours

How to Spend Luxury Day Trip in Kathmandu with Kids

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour — Luxury Day trips from Kathmandu with Kids

If you think how to spend luxury day trip with kids then go to helicopter ride. Everest helicopter charter offers one of the most pleasing and adventurous flight which also offers to land at high altitude. It is the most exciting and thrilling lifetime helicopter tour experience in Nepal with the front face of Mount Everest in a day. Helicopter Ride in Nepal can be your ideal choice as it provides the dream comes true moment for those who fantasize to explore different places with different attractions but are not able to do so in the precise period of time. In this Himalayan country, you can have different scenic flights for exploring beautiful mountain panorama, Himalayan glaciers, national parks, city areas, green hills, and many more mysterious and remote destinations with the help of these helicopters in Nepal.

For detailed itinerary suggestions, check out How to Spend Luxury Day Trip in Kathmandu with Kids: Day Tour of Everest Base Camp in Helicopter including Kalapathar landing.

Dolpo Region

September 15, 2019 September 16, 2019
Kulendra Baral
Destinations
Dolpa, Dolpo Region, Dolpo Trekking, Trekking in Dolpo

Dolpo Region has opened for trekking in 1989. The Dolpo region is hard to match for it’s pristine beauty and rugged charm. Where one can still have opportunity to meet the nomadic people and their life style almost untouched and unexplored. The Himalayas offer an endless variety of landscapes, cultures and great people. This unbounded diversity makes it a destination you can visit over and over again. It even becomes more interesting and fascinating with all those beauty and attractive nature every time you return. Lying in the rain shadow area of the Himalayas. The landscape resembles that of the Tibetan Plateau instead of the lush, green, monsoon watered hills.

Dolpo’s extraordinary natural beauty was exquisitely captured in the Oscar nominated film“Caravan”. Trekking in this Himalayan region is an unforgettable Adventure. Confined by the Dhaulagiri range in the south and east, Mt. Sisne and Kanjiroba in the west and the Tibetan plataeu towards the north. Lake Phoksundo’s shimmering turquoise waters never fails to fascinate visitors, making it one of the major attractions of Dolpo.

Settlements here are generally at amazing altitudes of 3,660 m to 4,070 m and the people are devout Buddhists who have been trading with Tibet for centuries. There are 130 gompas (Buddhist monasteries) in Dolpo which speaks volumes for their religious fervor.

Prime Highlights of Dolpo Region.

It traces the sixth stage trails of the GHT Trek
You get an insight into the life and culture of the followers of Bon Buddhism.
You will follow the footprints of the ancient trans-Himalayan traders.
You will be freely exploring the region in a dry weather without worrying about the rain as the region lies in the rain shadow area of Dhaulagiri ranges.
Challenges crossing high passes including Jungben La Pass 5550m
You will have an amazing time inside your tented camp on this trek around the Shey Phoksundo lake, Crystal mountain, and the crisp views of Dhaulagiri ranges.
You can catch a view of diverse flora and fauna in the Shey Phoksundo National Park.

Flora and Fauna of Dolpo Region.

The pristine woodlands and vegetation in Dolpo region is a domain of diverse exotic birds and animals that conserves around 197 species of birds and 32 species of mammals. During the trek, you might encounter with animals like the flock of blue sheep, musk deer, wild yak, wild goat, marmot, and several other animals’ species. Furthermore, birds like Babbler Bhyakur Golden Eagles, Partridges, great numbers of Himalayan griffon vultures and myriad species of birds along with butterflies can be seen in this region. Needless to say, Dolpo region is also the habitat of endangered snow leopard.

The abundance of medicinal plant Yarchagumba (coerdiopsis sinensis), a type of wild mushroom found this region. If you visit the place in spring, you will have an opportunity to witness the people collecting Yarchagumba in the meadows.

Dolpo Trekking Seasons.

The preferred seasons to complete the Dolpa Trekking is April to November. However, please check with a local tour operator if lodges are open in April and if passes are open in November as this will depend on prevailing weather conditions. This is a recommended trek to do in monsoon season as the Upper Dolpo region lies in the rain shadow. However keep in mind that travel to and from the trailhead can be interrupted by bad weather in the lowlands so give yourself an extra day or two on both ends of your trip to accommodate flight cancellations and road blockage.

Dolpa Trekking Restrictions.

Dolpo is one of the Restricted Areas of Nepal and trekkers require a Trekking Permit from the Department of Immigration in addition to the TIMS card to trek in this region. Trekkers must be extremely fit to endure the long and strenuous stretches en route. A minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a Nepali guide or Porter is required for a permit to trek Dolpo region. So, make sure you have a Trekking Partner or a trekking agency for the trek.

Dolpa Trekking Permit.

A minimum of two trekkers accompanied by a Nepali guide or Porter is required for Dolpo trekking permit. So, make sure you have a Trekking Partner or a trekking agency for the trek.

For the first ten days US$500 per person and US$50 per person for each additional day.
Shey-Phoksudno National Park Entry Permit Fee for foreigners Rs. 3000 + 13% VAT, which is Rs. 3390, about US$34.
For SAARC Nationals Rs.1000 per person

Dolpo Trek Difficulty.

Due to its remote location, Dolpa is still an “off the beaten track destination”. Tourists are few and far between, especially in the summer months. The Dolpa Trek is a quite strenuous trekking with some steep climbs. The trail ascends to two high passes, Numa La (5318 m) and Baga La (5190 m). These crossings involve long climbs and long descents. That being said, the scenery on the way , the views from the passes and the encounters you will have with the Dolpa people will make it all worth it.

Dolpa Region Culture.

The Dolpo area comprises two regions: The Upper Dolpo and the Lower Dolpo. The Upper Dolpo encompasses an area which is isolated and arid, profoundly Tibetan-Buddhist. While the Lower Dolpo is a mixture of Buddhist and Hindu villages, dense jungles and soaring mountains and large cascades.

Adventurous camping trek to the remote trans Himalayan region of Nepal.

Available Dolpo Trekking Packages

Lower Dolpo Trek

Lower Dolpo Trek located Far North West of Nepal on least explored and hardly visited by westerners or foreign travelers

Upper Dolpo Trek

Upper Dolpo trek is a remote and strenuous non touristy trekking in the far western region of Nepal into the

Limi Valley Trek

Join our beautiful 22 days Limi valley trek yet highly demanding trek to Humla region to the north western corner

Final Words from the Company

Dolpo trek is for those who want to experience the rawness of nature. You pass through isolated regions which need special permits. Your journey through highlands crossing countless rivers and streams, alpine forests, grasslands and a few high passes is sure to be a memorable one. You will explore the area that only a very few westerners have explored.

You will be friends with nomads, learn about Bonpa and their unique culture. You will have a lifelong memory of exploring around turquoise Shey Phoksundo Lake and passing through some of the highest settlements in the world.

If you want to trek in Dolpo, you can contact us for a comfortable and well-prepared trek to Dolpo. We look after your entire trek from getting you permits to taking care of your food, accommodation, and transportation.

Tips for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is a hiking tour for 4-5 days in the Annapurna Mountain range located in Nepal. It actually needs a moderate level of fitness to complete this trek and the maximum elevation of this trek is 3,210 meters. Part of this trek is a natural trail that heads through the rhododendron forests with some rainforest-like flora all around. Other parts of this trek include stone staircases, which head from one village to another and therefore this route is used by both visitors and locals.

The Poon Hill Trek is really popular as the costs are low, packing is easy and permits are also really easy to obtain. These are also the reasons why this mountain trail remains congested during the peak season.

Best things about the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

The trek is pleasant and it also follows a part of the earlier Trans-Himalayan Salt Trade Route. The views during the trek change from terraced rice fields, farms to gorges, waterfalls, and forests. There are also some amazing views of mountains along the way through clouds. The entire trek is hardly on the flat ground.

Sunrise from the Poon Hill:

The main highlight of this trek is the trip to Poon Hills. There at the elevation of 10,230 feet, one can get to see 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains. Besides, one can get to see the peaks like Annapurna, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Annapurna South and Macchapucchre or the Fish Tail from here. The views are amazing to justify the strenuous climb.

Travel itinerary:

Drive to Nayapul and hike to Tikhedhunga: The Ghorepani trek starts with a few minutes’ drive to Nayapul through a beautiful landscape. This route mainly follows a lush green jungle and terraced grasslands along the rushing river. During the trek, the tourists have to walk through the Birethanti village (1,015m), therefore the north side of the Bhurung Khola and therefore up to the side area of the valley to Hille to reach Tikhedhunga at the height of 1570mm.

Trek to Ghorepani: This day mainly includes a sudden ascent. On this day, the tourists need to go across the Tikhedhunga Khola through a cable bridge, therefore go downward and then go across the Bhurung Khola. After that, they have to climb a steep and long chain of stone footsteps to Ulleri. On the way to Ulleri, travelers can enjoy an amazing view of the snow-white peaks of Hiunchuli, Annapurnas, and Machhapuchhare. After that, the tourists have to climb more gently to Nanghethani through the rhododendron forest. It takes another hour of time to reach Ghorepani . It is a beautiful settlement situated on the ridgeline.

On the next day, the tourists have to hike to the Poon Hill Viewpoint. From where they can enjoy a breathtaking view of sunrise. After watching the beautiful views, tourists can follow a wonderful forest trail through the oak and rhododendron woods to Deurali. Next, they have to climb through the steep woods for around twenty minutes to arrive at Tadapani.

Best time to go for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek:

Although trekking is possible all around the year, every season has some different advantages as well as attractions. The temperature in this hill also depends on the basis of the altitude range- lower the temperature, higher the altitude.

December-February: These are the coldest times of the year and the temperature can often drop to -5°C at the higher altitudes. Despite being so cold, the sky remains really clear and the mountain views look the best. Because of the snowy weather, these months are not perfect for the beginner hikers, but the experienced hikers can continue.

April-May: The trekking season mainly starts from April and the route becomes more beautiful with full blossom rhododendron of different colors like white, pink and red. Although the temperature remains cool at this time, the temperature starts rising. The sky remains really clear at these months, therefore the tourists can enjoy a great view of the mountains.

September-October: This is the favorite time of trekking for the tourists due to the perfect climate and favorable weather condition. The sky remains really clear at these months, therefore the tourists can enjoy a great view of the mountains. These months are also the best time for the daytime trek. During this period, the weather also ranges from mild to warm.

November: This is another popular season of trekking with a sparkling and crisp sky. The daytime temperature of this month is most stable from cool to mild conditions. But the nights remain cold. Therefore, the travelers need to be a bit careful.

How many days does it take to complete the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

For the fit and young hikers, 4 days are perfect for completing the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Guides often split the entire route into some manageable chunks and also explain the highlights of this trail along the way. But for the hikers, who have any physical limitations or who are not acclimated to the altitude, completing the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek in 5 days works as a smarter bet.

Why choose a Nepal Tours website for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

It is better to choose a Nepal Tour website for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek as this type of company mainly offers an adventurous, successful and memorable experience to all the hikers. With the devoted and excellent management team of this company, the main aim of this company is to offer a friendly, safe and sound environment where the hikers can enjoy their experience while being completely secured.

So, by choosing the company like “Nepal Tours”, you can get the best hiking experience while getting complete information about the cultures, tradition, flora and fauna and customs of the trekking area.

Nepal Holidays Ideas

July 16, 2019 July 16, 2019
Kulendra Baral
Destinations, Travel Articles
Holidays Ideas, Nepal Holidays Ideas, Travel Ideas, Unique Itinerary

The Himalaya form Nepal’s backbone and provide a rugged backdrop to a variety of trekking options. Our specialists have spent much of their time exploring the region on foot and can advise on the best trails to follow depending on your ability and preferences.

Our itinerary ideas are inspired by routes that we have particularly enjoyed and that showcase the true spirit of Nepal. These holiday suggestions also work as an informed starting point and can be used as a springboard for your own holidays ideas.

Children of all ages, from babies to teenagers, will love the sights and activities of Nepal. It can be a chaotic and challenging country to travel around in some respects (the busy cities, the traffic, the long travel distances), but with good planning, you can have a best holidays ideas that will keep every member entertained. Here are some top picks.

Best Tips & Local Advice

Take domestic flights to save valuable time. The flights are scenic, too!
If traveling during the monsoon (June to Aug), stick to the cities and cultural sites
Trekking and water sports are best from March to May & September to November
Focus on one region: although Nepal’s a small country, poor roads & mountainous terrain can lead to longer travel times and unexpected delays

Besides these classic tourist attractions, the Durbar Square in Patan, the grand Stupa in Boudhanath and the typical mountain life in Gorkha are equally sensational landmarks for those looking to discover the profound, typical and authentic aspects of Nepal. A trip to Kathmandu is the ideal opportunity to follow the trails of a tiger in Chitwan National Park as well as in Bardiya National Park.

So, it’s now up to you to decide which of these ideas will inspire your upcoming trip to Nepal!

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Disabled Holidays

Nepal Tours provide 100% tailor-made disabled holidays with fully accessible, rooms for people with various kinds of wheelchair accessible tours

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Everest Mountain Flight

The Everest Mountain Flight by plane usually takes between 50 minutes up to an hour. The planes take off from

Chitwan Jungle Safari Tour

Chitwan jungle safari tour is one of most popular adventure wildlife tours for those who has dream to see wild

Everest View Helicopter Tour

Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour is direct fly from Kathmandu to Everest. This is a group sharing Everest helicopter tour

Honey Hunting Adventure

Honey hunting adventure is one of the newly develop adventure tour in Nepal that form part of the ancient culture

Wedding Anniversary Tour

Wedding anniversary tour really are the ideal way to celebrate years gone by while adding another loving memory to your

Student & Youth Travel

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Bike Hike Raft Adventure

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Nepal Hunting Safari

Nepal Hunting Safari Packages for Blue Sheep and Himalayan Tahr in the hunting areas Gustang, Barse, Fagune, Dogadi. Southern areas

Explore Photography Adventure

An explore photography adventure designed by photographers for photographers. No trekking required, just great moments for you and your camera.

Red Panda Eco Trip

At Nepal Tours, Red Panda ecotrip adventure is not your typical tour, it requires a moderate level of physical fitness,

Best Time to Trek Nepal

March 25, 2019 April 1, 2019
Kulendra Baral
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best time to trek Nepal, Trek Nepal, When To Go Trekking in Nepal

When is the best time to trek Nepal is a tricky question; the summer monsoon (June – Sept), though brings growth and freshness, but is sadly best avoided by trekkers. Nepal might be one of the smallest countries in the world, but it is also the land of the extremes. The country’s terrain ranges from the fertile Terai region at 700 meters to the highest point on earth, the Everest at 8848 meters. This diversity also applies to the weather pattern or the seasons of the country. The Terai region of the country is humid for most of the year where the temperature can rise up to 45 degrees Celsius during summer. The middle hilly region has a moderate climate with pleasant weather all year around. The northern Himalayan region has an alpine climate with very cold winters and huge drops in temperature over 3300 meters.

There are two main trekking seasons in Nepal: the spring, late March and April, which is beautiful because the rhododendrons and other flowers are in full bloom and the days are longer, and autumn, which starts in late September through to early November. The autumn is colder and the days are shorter, but you get much better clarity with really clear skies. November and December are perfectly good skies for trekking, but it will be colder; the upside is that the normally very busy trails, like Annapurna Base Camp and Everest Base Camp, will be much less busy then.

Technically you can go trekking in Nepal at any time of the year. There are no restrictions. However, each season in Nepal will deliver a different looking landscape, environment and experience. Trekkers in spring enjoying Upper Mustang Trekking. You’ll also need to prepare a little bit differently depending on what month or season you planning to go trekking (don’t worry we cover that here along with climate change issues). The most popular times with optimal trekking experiences are divided into four “peak seasons”.

Autumn (September-November)
Autumn season is considered as the best trekking season for the trekking in Nepal. September, October and November are fall in this trekking season in Nepal. During in this season offers excellent weather and tantalizing mountain views. Temperature is moderate, making it a good time for any trekking. The sky is generally clear with outstanding views. Occasionally short storms may dump considerable snow at high altitudes.

Winter (December-February)
Generally, the days are clear in winter season in Nepal. December, January and February months are cold days in mountain. In winter season in Nepal is usually snow fall in the higher elevations with risk winds and colder temperatures. Hence is ideal for trekking in the lower elevation. If you are looking for suitable and incredible scenery, this is a great time to Trek in lower elevations.

Spring (March-May)
Spring season in Nepal is also considered as the best season to do the trekking and mountain climbing. In this season offers different varieties of wild flora blossoming of the giant rhododendrons above 3000m and hunting paradise during this season, which makes higher altitude trekking more comfortable and interesting. It is mildly warm at lower elevations and quite moderate temperature at higher elevation over 4000m, which provides spectacular and excellent Mountains view. March, April and May months are fall in this trekking season in Nepal

Summer (June-August)
June, July and August months are main rainy season in Nepal and involves monsoon with heavy rainfall which makes trekking conditions unfavorable.This season is ideal time for trekking and tour to Tibet however, in some Trekking regions of Nepal connecting to Tibet and desert parts of Nepal like Mustang, Nar-Phu valley and Dolpo region are best season to do trekking which is summer trekking a great alternative behind the Himalayas rain shadow area.

Nepal Tours advice:
There are two major factors to weigh as you decide when to go to Nepal: crowds and weather. As a general rule, the better the weather, the more people come to Nepal to go trekking. During the high tourist season in October and November, flights and hotels are fully booked and hotels and trails in the hills can be horrendously busy. During autumn the nights are cold in the mountains, but the bright sun makes for pleasant day temperatures – in the high 20s° C, falling to 5° C at night, between 2500 meters and 3500 meters. At higher altitudes temperatures range from about 20° C down to -10° C. Mornings are usually clear with clouds building up during the afternoon, disappearing at night to reveal spectacular starry skies.

Whilst it’s possible to trek all year-round in Nepal, the best time to trek Nepal is in the peak seasons as they are warmer and provide the best opportunity for clear vistas. If you don’t like the thought of the crowds then we would suggest taking other less-trodden routes such as the Gokyo Lakes Trek to Everest Base Camp. Most tour companies will not trek during the off-peak seasons and you will need to find alternative guidance. At Nepal Tours, we can arrange private treks during the off-peak seasons but would advise only experienced trekkers to trek Nepal in the winter period as the temperatures get very low and many routes will be snow covered.

Click here for a detailed weather forecast for Nepal.

Nepal Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all customers looking to travel in Nepal with the Nepal Tours. The Travel Insurance must cover both the medical and emergency evacuation cost. We recommend that your insurance is worth a minimum of USD 100,000. If you don’t have insurance when trekking in Nepal then not only is your life in real danger but it will end up costing you your health and your bank account. The obvious afflictions when trekking are things like a sprained ankle or even a broken bone.

I’ve seen plenty of these when trekking. The not so obvious are afflictions like altitude sickness, food poisoning, hypothermia, appendix ruptures, skin infections and respiratory infections. If any of the above happens to you at 4,900 feet up a mountain then there’s a strong chance you won’t want to be spending days or weeks trekking back to Kathmandu to a hospital. You’ll need a helicopter to get you down. A helicopter evacuation in Nepal costs a minimum of USD $5,000. That’s not including any hospital treatment or in-flight medical services which are now mandatory.

Not everyone knows about the best travel insurance for trekking in Nepal. Now that you know that travel insurance exists, you must be curious about why you might need it. It may seem like you do. Or it could sound like a burdened cost.

What is travel insurance?

Travel Insurances is the insurance that basically covers trip cancellation, travel medical insurance, flight accident, luggage lost and other losses incurred while traveling. Some travel policies cover damage to personal property, rented equipment. Some travel insurances also cover the cost of paying a ransom. Travel Insurance is also popularly known as travelers’ insurance.

Travel Insurance is usually sold as a package by travel companies. Some companies will give you the option while other companies will have travel insurance included while buying tickets or trek packages.

Travel Insurance Coverage

You now know what travel insurance is. Also, every travel insurance is different, based on the incidents they cover and the price of the packages you choose. So what are the things the travel insurance, you pick, needs to cover? It is better to buy travel insurance that cover the following area.

Trip Cancellation Insurance:
Trip cancellation insurance covers you in the event when you or your traveling companions need to cancel, interrupt or delay your trip. In simple words, trip cancellation insurances cover for you when you experience an interruption in traveling.
Travel Medical Insurance:
Travel Medical Insurance covers you in the case you become ill or injured while you are trekking. This insurance should also help you locate doctors, hospitals, and healthcare facilities if you become ill or injured during the trip. You will want to choose the insurance according to the length of your trip.
Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance:
Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance is one of the most important insurance coverage you need. It provides you coverage for the medically necessary evacuation and transportation to medical facilities.Lookout for an insurance company which offers this service even at around 6,000 meters above sea level. Treks like Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, and Cho-La Pass – Gokyo Trek covers grounds at around 4000+ meters.
Baggage coverage:
Baggage coverage covers things such as loss of checked luggage, baggage delay up to various amounts. The coverage depends on the policies and packages provided. Some policies may just pay for the additional expenses you incur because you lost your luggage and reimburse you for those items.
Accidental Death and Flight Accident Insurance:
Accidental death and flight accident insurance is paid out in case an accident results in the death or serious injury of the trekker/insurer.
Personal money, passport and travel documents:
This coverage is good to have in your insurance agreement. Losing your belongings and theft is only too common. You will want to be insured for money, passport and travel documents you carry on our trip. You should know there are many other categories your travel insurance should cover, like extreme sports, trip interruption coverage, accommodation cover, and legal expenses. Make sure to check your insurance policies first.

Some of the Recommended Travel Insurance for Nepal are:

For Canadians and Americans:

https://www.travelguard.com
https://www.worldnomads.com
https://www.mondial-assistance.ca
https://www.travelassistnetwork.com/
https://www.travelex-insurance.com/
https://www.travelite.com/
https://www.tugo.com
https://www.hccmis.com/atlas-travel-insurance

For Australians and New Zealanders:

https://www.covermore.com.au
https://www.allianz.com.au
https://www.worldnomads.com.au
https://www.bupa.com.au
https://www.itrektravelinsurance.com.au
https://www.1cover.com.au

For British:

https://www.travel-guard.co.uk
https://www.worldnomads.co.uk
https://www.thebmc.co.uk (British Mountaineering Council)
https://www.direct-travel.co.uk
https://www.essentialtravel.co.uk (Select Grade 4 cover – Sport Cover)

For Europe:

https://www.europ-assistance.com/en

For South-Africa:

https://www.europ-assistance.com/en

Hong Kong to Nepal Travel

January 20, 2019 January 20, 2019
Kulendra Baral
Destinations
Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Kathmandu, Nepal Holidays, Nepal Tour from Hong Kong

If you are planning Hong Kong to Nepal travel?. Would you like to spent a couple of days in Nepal. Yes, We are the Nepal tour team and we are looking forward to welcoming you to Nepal. We are all Nepal local travel expert with a huge passion for sharing our in-depth knowledge about Nepal and it’s culture, customs and history.

We all speak native English, French or Dutch and we also have Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese language skills within the team. We have worked incredibly hard to design our Nepal tours. We have won industry awards for the last three years and are overwhelmed by the amazing feedback that we consistently receive. We are so proud to have built the best tour company in Nepal.

The capital of Kathmandu offers stunning ancient architecture, colorful vibrant bazaars. The lovely valley of Pokhara is surrounded by the majestic Annapurnas and Poon hill offers a stupendous view of the mighty Himalayas. Chitwan and Bardiya National Park offers a wildlife experience to catch a sight of elephants, tigers or rhinos. And there is no better ways to appreciate the beauty of the Himalayas than to trek the quiet trails through valleys and ridges to enjoy a panorama view of the world’s highest mountains or approach to the Base Camp.

Nepal is a multi-ethnic country. The country is famous for its historical landmarks, diverse culture, Buddhism and temples. There is only one major international airport in Nepal, which is popular all over the world because of its exceptional facilities and services. Tribhuvan International Airport is a famous airport in Nepal that is 6km away from city centre. This airport is serving as Nepal’s leading metropolitan city which is Kathmandu. Tribhuvan International Airport handles many airlines that come from different countries. Travellers who travel from this airport will not face any difficulties.

AIRLINES THAT FLY HONG KONG TO NEPAL

An enormous number of both expensive and cheap airlines companies are providing their extensive facilities in Nepal. Every year, tourists all over the world come to Nepal for spending their holidays. This year, those people who are planning Hong Kong to Nepal Travel, then they can get all latest details about reasonable and luxuries airlines at Skyscanner. Here is a list of some best airline deals that fly from HK to NP.

If you fly through Cathay Pacific, then price range will be HK$7,593. There will be direct stop with time duration of 5h 05min.
If you fly through Nepal Airlines, then price range will be HK$7,593. There will be direct stop with time duration of 4h 30min.
If you fly through Cathay Dragon, then price range will be HK$8,934. There will be direct stop with time duration of 5h 05min.

Plan the Trip of a Lifetime

Blogs & Articles

Best Season to go Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

Beware of Altitude sickness

How to avoid Altitude sickness?

Prepare yourself by mentally and physically

Pack up Right trekking gears

Always choose a organize trek

Why Nepal for 2020

Preparation for Visit Nepal 2020

What is the slogan of Visit Nepal 2020?

Objectives of the tourist to visit Nepal?

What are the steps has been taking for Visit Nepal 2020?

The Conclusion

Before Visiting to Nepal.

Social Etiquette in Nepal

Water Safety in Nepal

Solo women trekking in Himalaya Nepal

Travel with Children

Read Government Travel Advice

How to Spend Day in Kathmandu

How to Spend 2 Days in Kathmandu

How to Spend 3 Days In Kathmandu

How to Spend 4 Days In Nepal

How to Spend 5 Days In Nepal

How to Spend 4 Days In Nepal

How to Spend Luxury Day Trip in Kathmandu with Kids

Prime Highlights of Dolpo Region.

Flora and Fauna of Dolpo Region.

Dolpo Trekking Seasons.

Dolpa Trekking Restrictions.

Dolpa Trekking Permit.

Dolpo Trek Difficulty.

Dolpa Region Culture.

Available Dolpo Trekking Packages

Final Words from the Company

Best things about the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Sunrise from the Poon Hill:

Travel itinerary:

Best time to go for Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek:

How many days does it take to complete the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

Why choose a Nepal Tours website for the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek?

Best Tips & Local Advice

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What is travel insurance?

Travel Insurance Coverage

AIRLINES THAT FLY HONG KONG TO NEPAL

Nepal Tour Packages from Hong Kong