Friday, August 11, 2017
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
Everest base camp trek difficulty
Everestbase camp trek is dream for every explorer around the world. This beautiful
journey starts from Kathmandu taking a 30 minute flight to one of the world
thrilling airport of Lukla. Then the trail follows dudhkoshi valley crossing
few suspension bridge towards Namche bazaar. This journey is the combination of
challenging journey through the high khumbu valley exploring with Sherpa
culture and people. Everest base camp trek can be difficult if you are not
physically fit or if you get sick in the mountain.
Everestbase camp trek isn’t difficult if you use the regular trail that most of the
trekkers use. Everest base camp trek can be difficult if you combine this trek
with some pass like Chola, Renjola & Khangmala. These three pass trek is
also one of the famous trek from Everest region. Everest base camp trek can be
grade as moderate/difficult trek.
Highest elevation we have to hike during Everest base camp trek is
Kalapatthar 5545m. Kalapatthar is a view point to see Mt Everest. We can see Mt
Everest from Everest base camp but that is not good enough.
If
you are a good hiker you can do Everest base camp trek easily but you have to
be careful about few things like
I)
Walk slow and steady pace above 3500m
II)
Eat and sleep well
III)
Eat plenty of fluid
IV)
Drink bottle or treated water
V)
Eat hygienic food
If you are serious with following the above mention
rule you can be able to do Everest base camp trek easily. This is not a tough
hike, it’s tough because of altitude
Sunday, June 4, 2017
When to trek in Nepal
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| Mt Everest seen from Kalapathar |
Trekking
in the Himalaya is the best thing that we can do in Nepal. To explore this
beautiful Himalayan country trekking is the best way. Spending few weeks in
Himalaya will let know much more about Nepal. In this blog we are going to
discuss about when to trek in Nepal?
Basically
Nepal experience four different season summer (June/July/August) Autumn
(September/October/November) Winter (December/January/February) Spring
(March/April/May). For trekking two seasons is the best that is Autumn and
Spring. We are discussing about what is the benefit of trekking in these two
season and also we are discussing about other season Summer and winter what we
can do at that time.
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| Yak Himalayan Caravan |
01) Autumn season: Autumn season is the best
time for trekking in Nepal so many of the trekkers trek at this time. After the
end of monsoon season the landscape gets greener with plenty of water flowing
through river and waterfall. Green terraced rice field adds up the magical
beauty to the nature. High land province offers the best visibility and best
weather. It doesn’t get chilly cold up there during this time.
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| Mt Dhaulagiri seen from Ghorepani |
02) Spring Season: This is the second big
season for trekking in Himalaya. After the end of winter season the spring
comes with vivid colorful vistas. During this time the visibility gets better
and stunning and less snow remains in the trail so walk gets easier but
sometime it could get snowfall in the high province. The days get better with
scorching sun whereas the night above 5000m could get chilly in the night time.
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| Faces of Nepal (Smoking women) |
03) Winter Season: Winter season is not good
season for trekking though it’s ok below 4000m and the weather gets stunning
and we have magnificent view. We can do few trek in this season around the
lower provinces below 4000m. Ghorepani Poonhill trek, Everest Panorama
trekking, Millennium trekking and Nagarkot Chisapani trekking are the best hike
that we can do during winter season. This season could be the good option for
mountain and night photography.
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| Mountain seen from Namche Everest |
04) Summer Season: Summer season in the Himalayas
get either cloudy or rainy in the high province whereas lower valley gets hot
and humid during this time. Trekking through the lush green forest could be one
of the suffocating task because of the slippery trail spread with leeches. But
in the high Himalaya the sun shines with little mountain view which later disappears.
But to explore the highland flora summer is the best time. During July/August
the pastureland of the high Himalaya gets more beautiful because it’s full of
blooming different flower. Ghorepani Poonhill trek, Nagarkot Chisapani trek and Kathmandu valley cultural trip would be
the best for that time.
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| Posing Buffalo Location : Annapurna Nepal |
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Nepal Trek Annapurna
Nepal
Trek Annapurna
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| Medieval town Kagbeni by the bank of Kaligandaki river |
Annapurna
which literally means the god of the grain which was derived from Shanskrit
word. Annapurna region is the most diversified region in Nepal which stretches
from the western part of Manaslu in the east and in the west it borders with
the eastern part of Dhaulagiri whereas it stretches from upper mustang to lush
green valley of Seti river. There are several High Mountain and towering peaks
in Annapurna region which feeds several rivers like Kaligandaki, Marsyangdhi,
Madi & Seti which are the life line for the people who are living nearby. Countless
numbers of flora-fauna, Hidden Shangri-La and high dessert, smiling and
welcoming ethnic people, ancient and medieval culture heritage had made this
journey unique and special.
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| Mt Dhaulagiri view from Poonhill |
Annapurna
region could be one of the best place in Nepal to explore because it’s totally
diversified and colorful. Whether its
rushing river flowing through the tropical gorge or the towering peak or the
pine forest in the dessert or the blooming buckwheat and barely. The best way
of exploring this beautiful region is trekking but if you are not physically
fit for several weeks hike you can visit by jeep and flight also.
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| Mountain Boy with his dog |
River
marsyangdhi orignates from the end of the Highest lake Tilicho 4900M which is
located behind Himalaya. The landscape used to be dry and barren behind the Himalaya
because it used to be locate in the rain shadow area thus this place doesn’t get
rain it only gets snowfall in winter and spring time.
There
are dozens of different ethnic group found in Annapurna region which you can
see during your trekking and journey. These ethnic people have their own
language, culture, custom, ritual, religion and way of living. The major ethnic
group found in Annapurna region is Gurung, Magar, Thakali, Tibetean Bhotia as
well as some other ethnic people can be found in the region.
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| Mt Annapurna view from Annapurna Base Camp |
There
are several treks that we can do in the Annapurna region which are mention
below :-
03) Mardi Himal Trek
06) Nar Phu trek
07) Ghalegaon Ghanpokhara trek
08) Panchase trek
10) Royal Trekking
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Photo Journey of Annapurna Circuit Trek
Annapurna circuit trek is one of
the famous treks in Nepal. This journey is also known as backpackers trail
because we can see so many backpackers trekking solo in this region. Annapurnacircuit is one of the outstanding outdoor journey because its full of
adventure, thrill, amusement, challenge & obstacles and it goes through all
kinds of climatic zone found in the world starting subtropical and pass through
arctic at Thoroung-La pass 5416m.
In this blog I would like to
exhibit the latest photos from Annapurna Circuit Trek done this January.Himalayan Smile Treks & Adventure is a leading trekking company based in
Nepal. We have bunch of experienced mountain guide working in Nepal, Tibet,
Bhutan & India.
Nowadays the number of visitor
from abroad is decreasing in Annapurna Circuit for that many of us blame new
road construct in the Marsyangdhi valley. The good news is the number of
internal tourist (Nepali visitor) is increasing dramatically. Our analysis
about road construction is :- It can make bit difference but in aggregate it doesn’t
make big difference because road makes easier your journey, can enjoy the
scenery from high province, and the good thing is its reducing the no of days
to be spent for trekking because we can reduce few days by taking jeep which
saves not only the time also the big amount of bucks.
So below here are photos, please don’t
forget to comment, your comments and critics are always valuable for us.
Monday, May 29, 2017
Trekking In Nepal
Trekking in Nepal one of the best things that will take you closer to the nature in the heart of Himalaya. Since the ancient time, Nepal was always known as the land of Shangri-La. Stunning Himalaya, lush green forest, terraced field and smiling people you always remember after your journey in Nepal. Not only for trekking for the exploration of flora and fauna as well as culture and heritage, history and architecture it could be the best destination.
Eight out of fifteen mountain over eight thousand meters are located in Nepal. Mt Everest is the tallest mountain on planet earth is also located in Nepal. These mountains fed the Himalaya with rushing river and stream which are the lifeline for more than billion lives. Himalaya is located in the north of Nepal stretching from east to west between 1100KM bordering with Tibet in the north and Ease, West & South with India. There are several different regions of Himalaya in Nepal. Which we are going to discuss below.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Nepal Trekking and Tour : Top 10 food you must try in Nepal
Nepal Trekking and Tour : Top 10 food you must try in Nepal: Nepal is located between India and China in the Himalayas. This beautiful country is blessed with huge diversity of Landscape, people, mou...
Top 10 food you must try in Nepal
Nepal is located between India and China in the Himalayas.
This beautiful country is blessed with huge diversity of Landscape, people,
mountain, language, culture, custom, tradition & food. People are living in
the remote terrain of Himalyas, midland and southern foothill where the land is
flat. Most of Nepal is hilly region it occupies nearly 65% of total area
whereas the Terai southern flat is 20% and 15% is mountain. Not only the
geographic diversity it has big diversity for food and cuisines. Here in this
blog we are talking about top 10 food you must try in Nepal. Well we have many
varieties of food and drink in Nepal some are really famous and some are not.
Below we are talking about some Nepali cusines.
01) Dal Bhat: When we talk about Nepali food here it comes in the front line Dal Bhat. Dal bhat is the set of several food like Rice, Lentil soup, Vegetable Curry, homade pickle, Ghee, Thacked chickpea (Papad), Chicken or Mutton etc.
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| Set of Dal bhat |
Dal bhat is the last resort for Nepali when they are super hungry. There is nothing which can replace Dal bhat from Nepalis preference. This dish is suitable for Launch & Dinner.
02) Momo: Momo is another food very famous from Nepal. Its very difficult to find any Nepali who isnt familar with the taste of Momo. Its so famous in Kathmandu thus its super easy to find momo center at the corner of the street.
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| MoMo |
It was orignated in Tibet later came to Kathmandu centuries ago now its super famous over here. Actually Momo is the dumpling covered with spiced meat and vegetable inside either steamed or dip fried served with home made sauce.
03) Newari Khaja Set: Newari Khaja Set is another food you shouldn't miss. It is a set of several dish comes together. This dish is available widely around the local restaurant in Kathmandu or we can search with sign board called Newari Khaja Ghar or it can be found in the local pub as well.
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| Newari Khaja Set |
This comes with Chiura (beaten paddy), Choila (Boiled spiced meat), spicy curry, beans-bamboo shoot soup, fried peanut- cashew etc. This food can be eaten as launch, snacks & for dinner.
04) Chapati Curry: Chapati curry is another dish which is widely eaten in Nepal. This is widely consumed in the midland (hilly region) and in Terai (Low land). Chapati is a thin wheat bread baked on the Pan.
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| Chapati Curry |
This can be served with juice, tea-coffe, relish, home made sauce. This can be widely found all over many restaurant serves this dish. This can be suitable for breakfast, launch, dinner, snacks. Curry comes with Chapati could be different depend on the seasonal vegetable available.
05) Thukpa: Thukpa is a noodle soup also called Tibetan noodle soup which is the combination of Home made noodle, seasonal vegetable, meat, egg mixed with Himalayan spice can give you the real taste of authentic Thukpa.
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| Thukpa (Tibetean Noodle Soup) |
This dish is widely eaten during winter time in the hilly and mountain region. You can easily find the restaurant who serves this dish but for the typical taste Tibetean restaurant or Sherpa restaurant is the best place.
06) Porridge with Nettle Soup: This is one of the authentic dish from remote mountain terrain since the ancient time. This was major dish from high hilly and mountain region as its impossible to grow rice at high altitude.
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| Porridge with Nettle soup |
The porridge can be from corn, wheat, barley and buckwheat. This can be eaten as launch, dinner whereas small portion of it can be suitable for breakfast and snacks. This dish can be found easily in Nepali restaurant.
07) Chatamari: Chatamari is one of the typical dish from Kathmandu valley. It can be said Chatamari is a pizza of Nepali version. Rice flour pancake is baked on the pan later topped with egg and spice minced meat and some seasonal vegetable and some grains.
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| Chatamari |
It can be easily found in local Newari restaurant in Kathmandu. It can be eaten as snacks, launch & dinner. Trust you will like the taste of this food.
08) Sel roti Achar: Sel roti Achar is another famous dish from Nepal. Sel roti is rice flour donought cooked in dip fried oil. This food is widely eaten in Nepal mostly in Hilly region and Kathmandu valley.
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| Sel roti |
It is served with Achar (spicy curry) which adds up extra mouth watering flavor. This dish can be eaten as Launch, dinner, snacks & breakfast. To witness cooking this bread we have to walk the street of Kathmandu in the morning time.
09) Shukuti (Dry meat): Shukuti is a kind of dry meat which is consumed after it get dried. The fresh meat is cut into small thread piece and hang over the cooking place or fire place to make it durable. This can be fried or can mix with vegetable curry-soup.
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| Shukuti |
Shukuti is regard as a best snacks for rice whisky but be aware before chewing it because its way harder to chew down then you imagine.
10) Tongba: Tongba is a drink served in a wooden pot with a sucking straw. The mixture of fermented millet & barely is kept inside the wooden pot and drink with straw after pouring hot water on it. It is called Tibetean hot beer with another name.
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| Tongba also called Tibetean hot beer |
Monday, February 13, 2017
Everest Base Camp Trek ( Photo-journey)
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| Taking Group photo before Lukla Flight @ Day 01 |
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At Lukla @ Day 01
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Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Nepali Dhaka Topi Day Jan 01
Jan 01 is celebrated as new year in most of countries. There are some countries in the world who follows their own calendar which is based on lunar activity or determined from holy book. Nepal is one of the country in South Asia who follows their own calendar. Nepal follows Bikram Sambat calendar which is 57 years forward then english calendar. It used to be 17th day of 9th month when the world celebrates new year in January 01.
Nepal follows Bikram Sambat for official works besides English calendar is followed in the other hand. The company running by foreign management in Nepal follows both rules. Mostly they following their own rules and regulation likewise they are following English date calendar.
On jan 01 Nepal celebrates National Dhaka Topi day since last 4 year. Dhaka topi is typical Nepali cap wore mostly by midhill people and it is officially approved. The government official and politician wear Dhaka Topi in official ceremony. Every officer of Nepal army should wear Dhaka Topi(Nepali Cap).
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| Nepali boy in Dhaka Topi |
Nepal follows Bikram Sambat for official works besides English calendar is followed in the other hand. The company running by foreign management in Nepal follows both rules. Mostly they following their own rules and regulation likewise they are following English date calendar.
On jan 01 Nepal celebrates National Dhaka Topi day since last 4 year. Dhaka topi is typical Nepali cap wore mostly by midhill people and it is officially approved. The government official and politician wear Dhaka Topi in official ceremony. Every officer of Nepal army should wear Dhaka Topi(Nepali Cap).
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