Welcome to Nepal
Location: Situated between India and Tibet, an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China.
Area: 147,181 Sq.Km.
Capital: Kathmandu
People: 61 ethnic group and over 100 spoken languages
Population: 25 million
Vegetation: Nepal possesses wide range of vegetation due to its unique topographical variations
Weather: From tropical in the lowlands to alpine in higher altitudes.
Seasons: Winter (December- February), Spring (March-May) Summer (June-August), Autumn (September- November)
Monsoon: Mostly rains day and night, making the following days clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans Himalayan Zone is rain –shadowed area and ideal for trekking.
Nepal Tour
Nepal – a blend of ancient history,
vibrant cultures and scenic grandeur, is located between China and
India. It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha, dream world of many
Himalayan mountains rising above 8000 meters including Mt. Everest with
the wild variation of incredible variety of Eco systems, thick tropical
jungles teeming with a wealth of wildlife, thundering rivers, forested
hills and frozen valleys. This small landlocked country rich in its own
history, art, culture, religion and varied ethnicity. Nepal is also
considered one of the best trekking and mountaineering destinations in
the world.
Nepal in BriefLocation: Situated between India and Tibet, an autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China.
Area: 147,181 Sq.Km.
Capital: Kathmandu
People: 61 ethnic group and over 100 spoken languages
Population: 25 million
Vegetation: Nepal possesses wide range of vegetation due to its unique topographical variations
Weather: From tropical in the lowlands to alpine in higher altitudes.
Seasons: Winter (December- February), Spring (March-May) Summer (June-August), Autumn (September- November)
Monsoon: Mostly rains day and night, making the following days clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the Trans Himalayan Zone is rain –shadowed area and ideal for trekking.
Nepal Tour
Kathmandu Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
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It is the nine-storied palace
structure built around 1770 A.D. This palace square was residence to
Nepal's royal family before the construction of the Narayanhiti Palace.
The house of the living goddess (Kumari), the ferocious Kal Bhairav, the
red monkey god and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of
the sights at the square. All woodcarvings, statues and architecture in
this area are exceptionally fine. Most parts of the palace premise are
open for tourists throughout the week during office hours.
Swayambhunath (World Heritage Site)
Swayambhunath (World Heritage Site)
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Swayambhunath, a 2000 years old
Buddhist monument looking out into the four cardinal directions, is
situated on a hilltop overlooking the Kathmandu city. It is one of the
world's most glorious chaityas about 3 km from the city center.
Surrounding the hemispherical stupa are many temples and pagodas and
large band red-faced monkey, believed to be the descendents of the
'Hanuman', the monkey god.
Bouddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
Bouddhanath Stupa (World Heritage Site)
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It is the world's biggest Buddhist
shrine located about 2 km to the north of Pashupatinath temple. It is a
dome shaped eight-angled structure with the all-seeing eyes of Lord
Buddha looking out into the four cardinal directions. It was built by
the Lichhavi King Man Dev in the 5th century. Pilgrims and devotees walk
clockwise turning prayer wheels around the base of the shrine.
Pashupatinath (World Heritage Site)
Pashupatinath (World Heritage Site)
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One of the holiest Hindu shrines in
the world, Pashupatinath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Chronicles
indicate the temple’s existence prior to 400 A.D. It lies 5 km east of
the city center. This holy place is picturesque collection of temples,
shrines, hermitages, images & inscriptions. All the dying persons
are brought to Pashupatinath for cremation. Only the Hindus are allowed
to go inside.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
Bhaktapur Durbar Square (World Heritage Site)
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The square is one of the most
charming architectural showpieces of the valley as it highlights some of
the finest medieval arts of Nepal. The main square of the city contains
innumerable temples and other marvelous architectural showpieces- Lion
Gate, the statue of King Bhupatindra Mall
Trekking In Nepal
A trekking trip can be of any length you choose. Popular short treks are available around the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys, which only take one, two or three days to complete while longer treks lasting from a week to a month. It is even possible to combine a series of popular treks together and peak climbing for months on end.
Types of Trek
1) Tea House Trek: On the more popular treks in Nepal, enterprising villagers have built teahouse lodges. They are readily available in the Everest, Langtang and the entire Annapurna regions. The country offers a selection a teahouse treks run to a high level of service.
2) Full boarded camping Trek: This trek is assisted by a full Sherpa crew including a Sirdar (headman), cook and other helpers. Porters, Yaks, horses or mules are used for carrying luggage. It is the Sherpa's responsibility to perform all the Camp works, including leaving all the sites clean and to guide on the route. Food available on the camping trek will be a mixture of Western and Asian dishes with variety of choice.
3)Group Size: Group sizes are kept small, to reduce the impact on the environment and to enable us to provide a more personal service. The maximum Group size on most of our treks/tours is 12 and the minimum group size is 2.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude Sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3000 m. There is no real need for you to worry about altitude, but you should be aware that it does affect some people's performance. Through our treks are planned to allow time for acclimatization, it is unknown to anyone how they will react to high altitude. For the strenuous treks, you are advised to bring your own medical kits and Gamow (Pressure Bags). The vital factor, advisable here is to descend to lower altitude. Further, if any assistance is required, our Sherpa Guide is really at all time. The initial symptoms of AMS are as following:
Nausea/Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Insomnia/Sleeplessness
Persistent headache
Dizziness, light headedness, confusion, disorientation, drunken gait
Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs
Slight swelling of hands and face
Breathlessness and breathing irregularity
Reduced urine output
Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 m per day above 3000 m and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for prevention of AMS.
Nepal has aptly been called ‘A
Trekkers Paradise’ as her terrain mountain, hills and the Terai (flat
land) offer some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world.
The trail into the interior parts of the country follows ancient foot
trails, which meander through scenic riverbanks, intractably terraced
fields and forested ridges connecting picturesque hamlets and mountain
villages. We offer a number of different styles of trekking trip such as
classic, challenging, luxury, and family, each of which may involve
camping, staying in tea-houses or a combination of both. You will be led
by our experienced guides and accompanied by friendly Sherpas to the
world's mightest mountains through the spellbinding valleys,
rhododendron forests and holy lakes of the Annapurna, Everest, Langtang
and off-the-beaten-track regions.
Whether you are looking for a wilderness experience or a classic trek, Nepal has everything to offer. Regardless of where you go, you will encounter a great diversity of geography, climate and ethnicity. The people are friendly and welcoming, and the great highlight of trekking in this country is the interactions you will have with the local people in the villages and their wonderfully diverse cultures, practices and traditions.
When to go
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season (October and November) is the ideal period for trekking in Nepal. The air is freshly washed by the monsoon rains, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm. December, January and February are still good months for trekking but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes. March and May also offer better weather when trekkers can see superb wild flowers, particularly in Nepal's wonderful rhododendron forests. During the monsoon season (June-August) trekking is possible in the rain-shadow areas of north of the Himalaya like upper Mustang and upper Dolpo. These regions are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.
Duration of the TrekWhether you are looking for a wilderness experience or a classic trek, Nepal has everything to offer. Regardless of where you go, you will encounter a great diversity of geography, climate and ethnicity. The people are friendly and welcoming, and the great highlight of trekking in this country is the interactions you will have with the local people in the villages and their wonderfully diverse cultures, practices and traditions.
When to go
The best time to trek is from October to May. The first two months of the dry season (October and November) is the ideal period for trekking in Nepal. The air is freshly washed by the monsoon rains, the mountain scenery is superb and the weather is still comfortably warm. December, January and February are still good months for trekking but the cold can be bitter at high altitudes. March and May also offer better weather when trekkers can see superb wild flowers, particularly in Nepal's wonderful rhododendron forests. During the monsoon season (June-August) trekking is possible in the rain-shadow areas of north of the Himalaya like upper Mustang and upper Dolpo. These regions are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the high mountains and are unaffected by the monsoon.
A trekking trip can be of any length you choose. Popular short treks are available around the Kathmandu and Pokhara valleys, which only take one, two or three days to complete while longer treks lasting from a week to a month. It is even possible to combine a series of popular treks together and peak climbing for months on end.
Types of Trek
1) Tea House Trek: On the more popular treks in Nepal, enterprising villagers have built teahouse lodges. They are readily available in the Everest, Langtang and the entire Annapurna regions. The country offers a selection a teahouse treks run to a high level of service.
2) Full boarded camping Trek: This trek is assisted by a full Sherpa crew including a Sirdar (headman), cook and other helpers. Porters, Yaks, horses or mules are used for carrying luggage. It is the Sherpa's responsibility to perform all the Camp works, including leaving all the sites clean and to guide on the route. Food available on the camping trek will be a mixture of Western and Asian dishes with variety of choice.
3)Group Size: Group sizes are kept small, to reduce the impact on the environment and to enable us to provide a more personal service. The maximum Group size on most of our treks/tours is 12 and the minimum group size is 2.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude Sickness, often known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), is a particularly important medical consideration while trekking in Nepal. Altitude Sickness means the effect of altitude on those who ascend too rapidly to elevations above 3000 m. There is no real need for you to worry about altitude, but you should be aware that it does affect some people's performance. Through our treks are planned to allow time for acclimatization, it is unknown to anyone how they will react to high altitude. For the strenuous treks, you are advised to bring your own medical kits and Gamow (Pressure Bags). The vital factor, advisable here is to descend to lower altitude. Further, if any assistance is required, our Sherpa Guide is really at all time. The initial symptoms of AMS are as following:
Nausea/Vomiting
Loss of appetite
Insomnia/Sleeplessness
Persistent headache
Dizziness, light headedness, confusion, disorientation, drunken gait
Weakness, fatigue, lassitude, heavy legs
Slight swelling of hands and face
Breathlessness and breathing irregularity
Reduced urine output
Acclimatization by ascending to no more than 300 to 500 m per day above 3000 m and the proper amount of rest are the best methods for prevention of AMS.
More details A cantcat = Sanjib adhikari
Trekking guide&tour Operator in Nepal
http://www.nepalguideinfo.com
http://www.hikehimalayas.com
Email-sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com
P.O.BOX==4453
Kathmandu Nepal
