Guide to Nepal Trek and Tour Adventures in the Himalayas

The sun koshi river system The arun and sunkoshi originate in Tibet. The confluence of these rivers is at tribeni (near dharan) in sagarmatha zone. Flowing for almost 10 kms through a narrow gorge before entering the plains, the sapta kosi or simply the koshi   swollen with the waters into the Ganges.

Popular touristdestinations Add caption llam is a beautiful hilly district in eastern Nepal . situated 600 km east from Kathmandu , llam is best known for its tea garden . tea produced in llam is famous all over the world ,especially in European countries . llam is home to different species of bird and animals , including the endangered red panda. Apart from beautiful tea gardens antu danda is another attraction in the district. Antu danda also known as shree antu is a greal place to view sunrise. Maipokhari   is another important destination in the district having both religious and natural significance. Siddithumka is another attraction of the district which is also famous for views of sunrise and sunset. Mane bhanjyanf, a pass that connects llam with daijeeling in India, is another attraction in the district.                           ...

Everest base camp, Nepal             Reaching a height of 5,545m (18,193ft) at kala pattar this three week trek is extremely popular with those who want to be able to say ‘l’ve been to the base of   the world’s highest mountain . the difficult trek passes undeniably spectacular scenery and is trafficked by sherpa people of the solu   khumdu. The heights reached during this trek are literally dizzying until you acclimatize to the altitude, and the continuous cutting across valleys certainly has its ups and d Everest base camp, Nepal

Reaching a height of 5,545m (18,193ft) at Kalapattar this three week trek is extremely popular with those who want to be able to say ‘I’ve been to the base of the world’s highest mountain the difficult trek passes undeniably spectacular scenery and is trafficked by Sherpa people of the Solu Khumdu. The heights reached during this trek are literally dizzying until you acclimatize to the altitude, and the continuous cutting across valleys certainly has its ups and d Everest base camp , Nepal

Nepal tourism board is a national tourism organization of the country .the NTB was established in 1998 as per the Nepal tourism board act as model of public- private partnership to develop and marked Nepal as an attractive tourist destination .the board provides platform for vision drawn leadership tourist destination the board provides platform for vision drawn leadership for Nepal tourism section by integrating government commitment with the dynamism of private sector tourism industries. NTB is promoting Nepal in the domestic and international market and is working towards repositioning the image of the country. It aims to regulate product development activities in the day to come fund for NTB is collected from the tourist service fee of Rs500 levied to each departing foreigner passengers at the Tribhuvan international airport , Kathmandu the NTB has a 11 – member board comprising five members form the private sector and five from government the chief executive of...

Rivers of Nepal Rivers in Nepal are treated as goddesses. They are the ever flowing and inspiring source of beauty, abundance and infinite adventure. The rugged topography, extreme variations snow melting in Nepal make this mountain kingdom blessed with blossoming, flowering rivers, running across the country. This makes Nepal an obvious choice for river adventure.

 An exciting opportunity to be at the foot of world’s highest mountain- Mount Everest Everest Base camp Trekking is without doubt one of the most renowned trekking trail in the world. This trekking is also known as Kalapathar trekking. Indeed Mt. Everest Base Camp has been popular travel destination since the first successful expeditions of Mount Everest Summit (8848 meter) on May 29th, 1953 by Sir Edmund Hilary and Tenzing Norgey Sherpa. This trekking reveals some of the most breathtaking scenery of the Himalayan region. On the next day of your arrival in Kathmandu airport, you fly to Lukla (1/2 hour) from where your Everest Base Camp trekking begins.

Tourists traveling to any trekking destination will have to take at least a support staff (porter or guide) with them from September. Government officials say the decision has been taken for the safety of tourists. According to a recent policy decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, tourists, who                         want to trek solo in Nepal, must hire at least a porter or a guide. Trekkers traveling in groups are already required to take the service of government registered  trekking agencies. Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) has welcomed the decision and urged the  government to include the decision in the Tourism Act  for effective implementation. “The decision will help promote Nepal as a safe destination for tourists at a time when international media are questioning the safet of foreigners in Nepal,” Mohan Lamsal, genera...

A team of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal returned to Kathmandu on August 8 after completing 24-day exploration of the Dolpo Region.The team led by TAAN President Mahendra Singh Thapa comprised of report writer, cartographer,videographer and photographer along with support staff. The team entered Dolpa via Jumla airport and progressed through Chharka, Phoksundo, Shey Gumba, Sallaghari, Kangla Pass, Saldang, Dho Tarap, Narpani, Tarako and Duani before flying by to Kathmandu from Juphal airport.“This trip was focused more on studying the  condition of existing trails rather than developing new    routes,” President Thapa said, adding that they would  recommend the government to lower permit fee to the area  so that more trekkers visit the Dolpo region. “This will help uplift socio-economic status of people living in  the area.”Thapa also said they had to  enter Dolpo region via Jumla because flights to Juphal a...

Fewa Lake is located in the south of the pokhara valley. The stream-fed lake is regulated by a dam to form a reservoir because of which the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest in Gandaki zone followed by Begnas Lake. It covers an area of about 5.23 sq. km with an average depth of about 8.6 m with maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 4,600,ooo cubic metres. TheAnnapurna range on the north is only about 28 km away from the lake, and the lake is famous for reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake .

Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) recently organized a two-day map reading training for trekking guides. A total of 25 participants from different member agencies of TAAN participated in the training. Theoretical class of the training was held at TAAN Secretariat, Maligaun while the practical classes were conducted at Kakani. http://www.himalayastrek.com/ Theoretical class was held at TAAN Secretariat and practical classes were taken in Kakani. The classes were taken by Kaji Thapa. According to Krishna Hari Khatri, coordinator of Human Resource & Training Department of TAAN, the training was organized to enhance knowledge of trekking guides. “I am hopeful that this training will be of ...

In Kathmandu the hotels plan tariff hike as bookings Most of the five star hotels in Kathmandu have been planning to hike their tariffs by up to 20 % with the peal tourist season starting from September some of them have already upped the rates encouraged by increased bookings The hoteliers said that it was a conventional hike driven by market demand as they need to keep prices competitive to maintain a good value destination. For advenutre travel remembared us : http://www.himalayastrek.com/everest-trekking.php  News by Kathmandu post.

In  Kathmandu the hotels plan tariff hike as bookings  Most of the five star hotels in Kathmandu have been planning to hike their tariffs by up to 20 % with the peal tourist season starting from September some of them have already upped the rates encouraged by increased bookings. The hoteliers said that it was a conventional hike driven by market demand as they need to keep prices competitive to maintain a good value destination. News by Kathmandu post. For adventure trekking visit  us: http://www.himalayastrek.com/everest-trekking.php

0ne of many caves in pokhara, the Bat cave or chamero Gufa called by locals is one of the best caves in pokhara. Bats are seen hanging on the celling of the cave.

Mahendra Gufa is located north of pokhara at an area known as Batulechaur. Regular mocro buses and taxis are available to go to Mahendra Cave from downtown pokhara. The cave is one of the most popular visiting spot in pokhara.

It is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Bhagwati. Goddess Bhagwati is regarded as pokhara’s Guardian deity, also known as shakti or kali. Worshippers flock here to perform sacrifices, and especially on Saturdays the park like grounds take on a festive air. The temple is in between pokhara-Baglung Highway and the Ram Krishna locality

Davis Falls or patale chhango has accumulated many different names over the years located near the pokhara airport, this stream has become one of the most popular sites in pokhara. http://www.himalayastrek.com/everest-base-camp-trekking.php This area is known for its beauty and tranquility, and the legend of the Davis Falls adds a touch of mystery and adventure to this sight.

International Mountain Museum situated in pokhara opened on February 5, 2004. The Museum is spread over a total floor area of 4,242 sq.m on 12.5 acres of land. The museum contains three main exhibition halls - Hall of Great Himalayas, Hall of Fame and Hall of world Mountains. it also contains models of famous mountaineers, culture and lifestyle of mountain people, flora and fauna including geology. The museum has been built with the theme of man, mountains and mountaineering. The museum also has mode Nepali houses constructed in its premises.

Until recently there was only one reason to go to Swyambu, now there are two. The next time you go visit the famed Monkey Temple make sure you include eating at Momo To Go: Monkey Town in your plans. There are three most excellent reasons to stop by this little one roomed nook—the momos, the dapao, and the taipao. All in the ‘dumpling’ family, it’s like being introduced to momos, the father of momos, and the grandfather of momos. Yes, they’re all lovely delicacies stuffed with delicious meats (or vegetables) and then steamed, but each has its own distinct characteristics. The momo comes in the tried and tested Tibetian style which we all know and love. The dapao is an item that I have only seen in a select few restaurants in Kathmandu, it is considerably larger than momos with a thicker layer of dough. And finally, the taipao is an item that is new to me—even larger than dapao it has half a boiled egg inside and comes with a side of buttery garlic soup. Yum. Each dish...

The World Peace Pagoda is situated at pokhara balanced on narrow ridge high above Phewa lake , the brilliant-white World peace pagoda in pokhara is a massive Buddhist stupa which was constructed by Buddhist monks from the Japanese Nipponzan Myohoji organization. Besides being an impressive sight in itself, the shrine is a vantage point which offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and pokhara city.

It is located on an island in Phewa Lake, stands the Barahi Temple . A visit to the island near the center of Lake phewa is often included on tour packages in the area, and is certainly a must for anyone visiting Pokhara. Set in stunning surroundings, many find Barahi Temple a peaceful place to relax, especially after canoeing across the glistening waters of Phewa Lake.

Farmers in Ilam have been increasing investments in cash crops in a bid to increase their incomes. They have been putting money individually and in groups in tea processing, kiwi cultivation and vegetable farming, among others. Farmers started putting more money in cash crops after the Commercial Agriculture Alliance (CAA) under the Commercial Agricultural Development Project started providing subsidies to farmers in 11 districts of the Eastern Region. In order to increase the value addition of agro products, 18 different projects are being operated with an investment of around Rs 38.17 million. Locals have invested Rs 23.34 million while the CAA put up the rest, according to Durga Mani Neupane of the CAA. There are seven cooperatives, six processing centres, one farmers’ group, two tea gardens and two business firms under the project. Among the projects in operation are 13 related to tea, two related to commercial vegetable farming, modern bee keeping, kiwi nursery, comm...

The US space agency has just landed a huge new robot rover on Mars. The one-tonne vehicle, known as Curiosity, touched down at 06:32 BST (05:32 GMT) in a deep crater near the planet's equator after a plunging through the atmosphere. It is going to look for evidence that Mars could once have supported life. A signal confirming the rover was on the ground safely was relayed to Earth via Nasa's Odyssey satellite, which is in orbit around the Red Planet. The success was greeted with a roar of approval here at mission control at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The mission has even already sent its first low-resolution images - showing the rover's wheel and its shadow, through a dust-covered lens cap that has yet to be removed. A first colour image of Curiosity's surroundings should be returned in the next couple of days. Engineers and scientists who have worked on this project for the best part of 10 years punched the air and hugged each other...

Tourists treveling to any trekking destination will have to take at least a support staff with them from September. Government officials say the decision has been taken for the safety to tourist. According to a recent policy decision of the Ministry of Home Affairs, tourists, who want to trek solo in Nepal , must hire at least a porter or a guide, Trekkers traveling in groups are already required to take the service of government registered trekking agencies. Trekking Agencies Associationof Nepal has welcomed the decision and urged the government to include the decision in the Tourism Act for effective implementation. “The decision will helps promote Nepal as a safe destination for tourists at a time when international media are questioning the safety of foreigners in Nepal,” Mohan Lamsal, general secretary of Langtang National park along with some other cases of disappearance of trekkers have created negative image of Nepal in international market. according to Lamsal. Rana...

An increasing number of traders have been going to Jiri to procure potatoes prompted by rising demand in Kathmandu. Most of the farmers here have kept stocks of fresh potatoes in anticipation of buyers with businesses in Kathmandu . Sita Jirel, a farmer, said that they had been approached by traders who buy potatoes and dispatch them to the Kalimati vegetable market in Kathmandu. Farmers start collecting and storing potatoes at Varanda from mid-June. Almost every household in Besiswara village have been storing potatoes at their homes. Saila Tamang, a trader who arrived in Jiri to purchase potatoes, said that demand for potatoes from Jiri is so great that they are sold out in no time. According to Sita, the potatoes produced in Jiri are very tasty probably because of the high altitude. “They cook in a short time and become soft,” she added. Sita has sold 2,000 kg of potatoes so far. Likewise, another farmer Shova Jirel said that they could have sold all their output but producti...

Tourists making repeat visits to Nepal in 2009 made up almost half of the total arrivals giving credence to the travel trade’s advertising slogan “Naturally Nepal — Once Is Not Enough”. According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), among the 509,956 tourists who visited Nepal last year, 158,153 were making their second visit, 7,858 were here for the third time, 7,426 for the fourth and 18,256 for the fifth or more times. Tourists visiting the country for the first time numbered 318,263. Although past records are not available, NTB officials and travel trade entrepreneurs said that the number of tourists making repeat visits had gone up. “This shows that tourists want to come to Nepal again and again, but negative publicity has forced them to think twice about their travel plans,” they said. Aditya Baral, senior director and spokesperson of the NTB, said it was encouraging that repeat visits to Nepal were increasing. “Repeat visits make the tourism sector sustainable in any ...

Nepal received the highest number of tourists from India and China, but their length of stay is the lowest among all the source markets. According to the Tourism Ministry, visitors from the two neighbouring countries spent 7.99 and 10.14 days respectively in Nepal in 2011. The length of stay of Indian tourists is the lowest among the source markets. Chinese visitors are the third shortest stayers. The average length of stay of Indian tourists recorded a drop from 10.10 days in 2010. Similarly, the length of stay of Chinese tourists was down from 15.38 in 2010. Sri Lankan visitors stayed an average of 10.08 days in Nepal to take the spot between Indians and Chinese. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka sent the third largest number of tourists to Nepal in 2011. Nepal received 154,735 Indian, 75,631 Chinese and 69,241 Sri Lankan visitors last year. The three countries took the first, second and third spots respectively in arrivals last year. Finnish tourists took the top spot in length...