Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek : Himalayan Smile Treks

Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek : Himalayan Smile Treks: Annapurna Sanctuary and Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular treks across the Annapurna Region Trekking.The trail pass through the formidable. This trek route is more distinct than any other treks by its multi-ethnic villages, their rich culture, beautiful landscape, and natural scenery.

Kalinchowk Trek | Visit Dolakha Kalinchok Bhagawati Temple : Himalayas

Kalinchowk Trek | Visit Dolakha Kalinchok Bhagawati Temple : Himalayas: Kalinchowk trek is located in the eastern hilly region of Nepal, temple belongs to goddess Bhagwati famous for the fulfillment of pilgrims pray & desire.

Trekking in Nepal Best time to Go

Trekking in Nepal is across the year suitable for trekking, hiking, and tours around Nepal.However, two seasons are known as the best for travel in Nepal which is Spring and Autumn, Both seasons offers amazing weather and outstanding views of Himalayas. These seasons bring not too hot and not too cold.Most of the trekkers love this seasons.Best Trekking In Nepal are Everest Base Camp trek Annapurna region and Langtang region.

Summer (Jun, July, August)

This is the rainy seasons some of the trekking destinations might not be favorable although trekkers have plenty of opportunity to trek in Nepal.The western part of Nepal in Dolpo, Mustang, Manang, Nar- Phu valley etc are the places which are untouched by rain. These places are known shadow in Nepal.

Spring (March, April, May)

Spring is the season of flowers - blossoms varieties of wildflowers in the Himalayas.Especially Rhodendron above the 3000m offers amazing view including the Giant Himalayas views.Mild and moderate weather can be felt in at the higher and lower elevation. Trekking in Nepal is one of the best seasons for trekking lovers.

Winter (December, January, February )

Most of the trekker doesn't know about trekking in Nepal in the winter is possible.Definitely in the higher elevation frequently occurs snowfalls and the weather becomes colder. However, in the lower elevation, trekking and hiking around is possible with the incredible Himalayas views.

Autumn (September, October, November )

Compare to other seasons, Autumn mark as one of the best seasons for trekking in Nepal.The best part of this trek is mild temperatures and clear sky. so that the mountains look closer to your eyes.Alternatively, This seasons welcomes the greatest festival of Nepal - Dashain and Tihar. Trekkers get chance to engage in celebration even in they are unaware of the culture and tradition. 

Summary:

• Best season for trekking is Autumn and Spring
• All season trekking in Nepal is possible
• Brief introduction about four seasons in Nepal

Trekking in Spring Season

During the Autumn season

Kanchenjunga Limbu Cultural Trekking | Around Kanchenjunga Region trek

Kanchenjunga Limbu Cultural Trekking | Around Kanchenjunga Region trek: Kanchenjunga Limbu cultural trekking is the newly opened trekking trail.Explore the heart of Limbu settlement unspoiled nature with unique culture & custom.

Dhaulagiri sanctuary trek | Newly explore trekking route around Dhaulagiri

Dhaulagiri sanctuary trek | Newly explore trekking route around Dhaulagiri: Dhaulagiri Sanctuary trek is the newly explored trekking route, can reach Dhaulagiri South base camp 4050 meters in 10 days through the typical Magar village.

Top 5 places to visit in Nepal

                Top 5 places to visit in Nepal

Nepal is probably the most diversified country in the world yes for sure it is. Yes for sure it is small in size but in terms of people, culture, history, landscape, climatic zones its mind blowing. It is situated between the India and China. The rectangular shape country is geographically divided into three regions. There is mountain region in the north which occupies 15% of its total area which is called Himalaya. The biggest region is located in the middle which is called hilly region occupies 68% of the total area which consists of mountain, hills, tropical valleys where two famous city are located Kathmandu and Pokhara. Terai region is located in the foothill at the bottom of hilly region which consists of flat and tropical landscape which is famous as the food store of Nepal because most of the food is produced in this region.

Now let’s talk about people. Nepal is home for around 2.9 million people basically there are two different tribes that are Aryan and Mongoloid. Aryan tribe is influenced from south Asia as the people from this community look like Indian & Arabian whereas the people from Mongoloid community look like Tibetan, Chinese and Burmese. There are more than 100 different ethnic group people living in Nepal. Also there are around 100 of dialect spoken all over but the national language is Nepali. People from several ethnic groups follow different religion, custom, culture and rituals. Hindu is the main religion in the country beside that there are lot of Buddhist, Muslim and Christian in the country. Shamanism is also widely practice in the rural remote areas where the follower is the worshiper of nature.

Now here in this paragraph we are talking about geography, flora and fauna. Nepal has a huge diversity in climate as it is possible to grow Apple and Banana within the gap distance of 25/30Km. The lowest elevation in the country is Kechanakalan which is 60M above the sea level and the highest point is Mt Everest 8848M which is known as the highest mountain, roof of the world. Tropical, subtropical, temperate, alpine subalpine and arctic climate can be experience here what made it wonderland in terms of botany and vegetation. 888 species of birds, 181 species of mammals, 100 species of reptile, 640 species of butterfly, 185 species of freshwater fish, 43 species of amphibians, around 6000 flowering plants are found in Nepal.

After discussing about people, geography and botany now we are discussing about top 5 places to visit in Nepal. This category includes the highlight of Nepal that if you are from abroad and would like to explore the highlight of country here chec out the list bleow.

1.       Kathmandu: Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal covering an area of 352Sq Km. There were three kingdoms in the ancient time in Kathmandu valley which is called Kantipur, Patan & Bhaktapur. Now it’s the biggest city in Nepal with maximum no of people living. Kathmandu is known as the city of temple as we can see temples everywhere and there are bunch of temples in the city and bunch of UNESCEO heritage site. There are dozens of choices for visitor you can go hiking, you can do visit around the sites, you can visit the museum, you can explore the cuisine or you can spend your day in the hustling and bustling area around the heritage sites. Kathmandu daurbar square, Patan daurbar square, Bhaktapur daurbar square, Pashupatinath temple, Buddhnath stupa, Monkey temple, Budhinilkantha temple, Taudaha lake, Nagarkot hill station from where we can see panoramic Himalayan view. These are the places to visit in Kathmandu beside this there are dozens of place to explore.

2.       Pokhara: Pokhara is adventure capital if we compare Kathmandu as heritage capital. Pokhara is one of the most picturesque cities in south Asia. There are many things to do as this city is also called the gateway to Annapurna as many trekkers for Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and upper mustang starts or finishes their journey here. Pokhara has created an icon of being adventure city like you can do many adventures here. Skydiving, Paragliding, mountain biking, bungee jumping can be done here. As a adrenaline sports rafting, jip flying are also available here. Short hike like Sharangkot and Peace pagoda are highly recommended that you can see the Himalaya hovering over the sky and you can see the city and lakes beneath. There are dozens of cave and lakes to explore. Davis falls, International mountain museum are highly recommended to visit. If you don’t like to walk, hike, physically challenging task you have also plenty of option to hang out just take a boat and enjoy the Himalaya from the lake or you can enjoy multiple cuisine   lying by the side of lake.

3.       Lumbini: Lumbini is the birth place of God Buddha he was born in Lumbini in 623 BC. His name was Siddhartha when he was child. He was born as a prince thus all kinds of comfort was available for him at that time. Later he attained enlightenment and became famous with the name of Gautam Buddha. Now the place where Buddha was born is listed in the UNESCEO world heritage site. There are bunch of attraction to see that hundreds of monastery, stupa and chorten are spread in a big area. Maya devi temple, Ashoka pillar are the place of interest to visit there. It takes 8 hour drive to reach lumbini from Kathmandu and it can be reach by flight in thirty minutes departing from Kathmandu every day.

4.       Chitwan: Chitwan is one of the growing cities in Nepal which is famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is called Chitwan National park which is famous for birds and wildlife. This national park is listed in the UNESCEO world heritage sites. This national park is famous for Royal Bengal tiger, one horn rhino, Gharial crocodile, spotted deer, wild boar and many kinds of reptiles, birds are found. This place was inhabited by Tharu people who have beautiful culture and golden history of adopting themselves in this area. In chitwan we can do Jungle safari, canoe riding, elephant riding, Tharu culture observation and city tour. It takes 10 min to reach by flight from Kathmandu and 7 hour by drive from Kathmandu.

5.       Mustang: Mustang is one of the districts across Himalaya which is located behind Annapurna. The capital town of this district is Jomshom which is 150Km away from Pokhara. The visitor get blessed with amazing Himalayan scenery, Towering Himalayan mountain, Ancient caves-monasteries, Apple orchard, Thakali people their custom, culture, ritual, religion and amazing landscape which looks like dessert mountain terrain. There are several places to visit like Kagbeni, Jomshom, Marpha, Titi lake, Dhaulagiri ice fall etc. There is one holiest temple of Hindu which is called Muktinath. There is a deepest gorge on the way between Mt Annapurna and Mt Dhaulagiri. Foreigner should get the permit to visit this region which cost around 40$ this charge is for the foreigner except SAARC Nationalities.

Everest Short Treks

Everest Short Treks: xdesc