Nepal Travel information
Nepal is a small and developing country in Asia located
between China and India. It is a federal democratic republican country and attracts
thousands of tourists every year for many reasons. Mostly Nepal is famous for
adventure activities due to its natural diversity and High Himalaya regions. Out of fourteen highest mountain in the world,
Nepal has eight mountains above 8000 meters such as Mount Everest (8848m),
Kanchejungha (8586 m), Lhotse (8516 m), Makalu (8485m), Cho Oyu
(8201m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), Manaslu (8163m) and Annapurna I (8091m). Nepal is
the birth place of Lord Buddha who was the founder/father of Buddhism. Most of
the world’s people thought that Lord Buddha was born in India but the true fact
is that Lord Buddha takes born in Lumbini, Nepal. And after the birth he took
his enlightenment in India. Moreover, 101 ethnic groups and their hundreds of
own local dialogue with many historical monuments makes Nepal cultural
diversity country itself.
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| Gokyo Valley in Everest region |
Nepal has the highest peak in the world Mt. Everest, and it
was mountain climber attempting to conquer the top of the world that were
amongst the first tourists to enter Nepal. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing
Norgery Sherpa made first Everest attempt in 1953. Most of the major peaks of
Nepal were climbed in the fifties and the sixties but Himalayan mountaineering
has lost none of its appeal.
Interm of adventure activity Nepal offers world’s best
hiking trails including Everest base camp trek, Everest three high passes trek,
Annapurna Base camp Trek, Annapurna circuit trek, Upper Mustang trek and many
others. While trekking you’re unlikely
to be above 3500 meters unless you’re walking to the Everest Base Camp but
breathtaking views are easily found.
Well, there are many reasons to visit Nepal among them
bellow are the most important reasons for travelling Nepal.
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| Camping Trekking in Himalaya region |
a) Trekking
Nepal is a country of spectacular beauty and is
recognized as a top trekking destination in the world. A trek in Nepal is a unique
and unforgettable experience in Himalaya region. Trekking-hiking along the
trails that forms the main links between Nepal’s isolated villages and settlements
- is one of the country’s main attractions. The word trekking was almost
unheard of in Nepal until the sixties but many of today’s visitors come to
Nepal solely to trek. According the
statistic of Nepal government 60% visitors come to Nepal for trek which means
Nepal is one of the popular trekking destination in the world.
b) Scenery
Eight out of ten highest mountains in the world are in Nepal and if you
want to see these for close up you must walk. While trekking you see far more
than the mountains- you can walk from the tropical low lands to alpine meadows
and glacial moraines while in the spring Nepal’s brilliant rhododendrons will
be in bloom and you may see rare species of birds.
c) Cultural Diversity
Nepal is a country of contrasts and this extends to the people as well as
landscape. Trekkers pass through picturesque villages inhabited by Sherpas,
Magars, Gurungs and Tamangs in the highlands and Brahmins, Chhetris and Newars
in the lower altitudes. These are among the many ethnic groups which exist in
Nepal.
d)
Safety
The short answer is yes, it is very safe in
fact. Nepal feels safer than most other countries around the globe, possibly
due to the religious nature of the people and their natural kindness.
Over the past 10 years Nepal has enjoyed a growing fascination to visit from
travellers from all over the world. The People are very hospitable.
The Nepalese accept that tourism is a mainstay of the economy, and are very
welcoming. So not only is scenery interesting and ever changing but also
it can be seen in relative safety. Theft, robbery and assaults all the problems
of western civilization and many Asian countries are still relatively unknown
in Nepal.
When to trek
The best trekking season is in October and November just after the monsoon:
visibility will be clear and the weather mild. March is the next best season
and has the added bonus of the rhododendrons and other flowers. Trekking can be
done during December, January and February but it can get very cold
particularly at night at higher altitudes. April and May are good months for
high altitude treks. Trekking is not advisable between mid-June and early
September when the monsoon rains make the trail slippery and leeches come out
to make walking miserable. Some travelers do trek it even at this season.
During monsoon time it does not mean that it will rain every day. Besides, some of the most frequented trails
will not be crowded and some people like it that way. It can actually be
enjoyed in the Upper part of Annapurna and Dolpo area as the monsoon does not
get in this Trans-Himalayan area. Upper mustang, Upper dolpo trekking can do in
this monsoon season.
Height
Trekking is not mountaineering but it is as well to remember that the Himalayas
begin where other mountains finish. Average trek will oscillate between 1000
meters to 3000 meters but the trek to Everest Base Camp will reach 5600meters.
Most of the time you will remain within the altitude range 1500 to 2000 meters.
It is important to remember that 4000 meters in Nepal is not the same as in
Europe or North America as the country is much closer to the Equator.
Equipments
If you do not already have good equipment, it can be bought
or rented from trekking shops in Nepal. The equipment is often top quality.
Although daily rental charges are reasonable a large deposit may be required. A
good down filled sleeping bag, down jacket, a rucksack, down pants, sun block
cream, fleece jacket, pairs of good hiking shoes, sandal, dry towel, hiking
stick, sun glass, glove, toiletries, warm inner cloths, thick shocks and water
purification tablet is highly recommended during the trek.
Health
A very little medical care along the trail is available, so
make sure you are physically fit and healthy before departing. Certain treks
are more difficult than other. You have to be in excellent shape before
planning to visit remote area of Nepal such as Upper Dolpo, Mustang,
Kanchejungha, Rolwaling, Makalu and Arun valley area. Whereas trekking around
Pokhara and Kathmandu is relatively easy. As passes as high as 5400m have to be
crossed on certain treks (such as the most popular Annapurna circuit and
Everest base camp trek), hypersensitive persons should take care. If you have
travel insurance then helicopter rescue services are available in case of
emergency in any trekking areas of Nepal.
Trekking arrangements
Several trekking companies in Nepal will arrange all of your
essential accommodations, foods, hotels, trekking permits, porters, trekking
guide, transportations, and domestic flights as per your interest. Well, there are more than thousands of
trekking companies in Nepal. So, it is difficult to find the pioneer and legal
company. Among them, Glorious Himalaya Trekking Company is one of the reputed
and registered trekking companies in Nepal. They are reasonable and well
serving company with 100% client’s satisfactions feedback. It is for easy to
choose good company from the list of thousand companies of Nepal.
