Why trekking in Nepal is an experience for lifetime?

Nepal is considered to be one of the most popular trekking paradises in the entire world. Though occupies a very tiny proportion of land of the world’s arena, the country is blessed with such rare beauties where one can fully explore the complete and intact appearance of nature at its most. Uniquely structured with the altitude progressing from the plain Terai region through green hills up to the chilling cold vicinity sheltered with sky-topping mountain ranges, the land of Nepal is a diverse Eden of magnificent heritages enough to quench the thirst of every adventurous traveler. Therefore, flying above the clouds, ascending over the passes, assimilating in the indigenous rural life of Nepalese people, it is indeed an experience for lifetime trekking in Nepal.

It’s an unfortunate incident to flashback to the year 2015, when Nepal was adversely devastated by a major earthquake taking the life of thousands of people and collapsing numerous man-made structures and heritages. This ruinous calamity indeed tremored every person residing, visiting or trekking in Nepal and was also a harbinger of great loss in the tourism sector. Ever bewildered if you should consider trekking here discerning the earthquake remains and carcasses? Well, it’s a matter of relief that the transformations brought by the hopeful spirits of Nepalese people post the earthquake are really praiseworthy that has not only aided to restore the primeval heritages of Nepal but also has conceived an undisturbed pathway for tourism, for the land of Nepal is all about exposing what nature has truly blessed it with. Precisely, it is to assert that Nepal was and is still a great trekking destination for gathering and enlightening great joys and reminiscences to your life.

It is also a well-known fact that Nepal is one of such rare land that has diverse trekking options for the adventurous people who desire to taste all kinds of escapades under different circumstances, physical topographies, weather conditions and more. The country has a beautiful blended version of all these scenically creating a great haven for the trekkers. Whatever the way or wherever you choose to trek, it is certain that any traveler won’t be left with any kind of lamentable dissatisfaction after witnessing all the picturesque settings peculiarly regimented by the nature. Everest Base camp trek, Annapurna base camp trek, Annapurna circuit trek, Manaslu trek, etc are some of the major trek choices that transport the traveler to the ultimate zenith of adventure and assist them to conquer probably the highest altitude in their life. The chilling freshness of Himalayas and their captivating sceneries are the additional factors to make the trek more enthralling. Besides, Poon Hill trek, Upper Mustang trek 19 days, Annapurna panorama trek, etc are also some of the fascinating treks that is suitable for all kinds of trekkers, both experienced and inexperienced ones. These treks basically let the traveler experience the true joy of walking along the rural trail embellished by the satisfactory rural lifestyle amidst great hardships.

To sum up, though destroyed with calamity, disfigured with aftermaths and deprived with scarcities, the beauty and adventure factors of Nepal are yet untouched and unconsumed by any problems. This is assuredly the main rationale that has made Nepal still a great place for every trekker’s choice throughout the world.

All about upper Mustang trek/ 19 days

Considering to let the fun of your moments flow with utmost adventures and recreations, trekking in upper Mustang, Nepal? Well, if it is so, you are about to make a comforting and reminiscing journey of lifetime. Indeed, it is almost like a fortunate privilege to walk along the trails to upper Mustang exploring the wonders of nature that can be rarely witnessed in the entire world. The trek offers numerous remarkable experiences you can gain by witnessing the way of life reared by true mountain people isolated from the rest of Nepal. The trek can also be considered analogous to trekking into Tibet region as most of the existing heritages resemble the influence of ancient Tibetan kingdom.

Since the beautiful land was disguised as a forbidden kingdom, no foreign trekkers had access to the area for either tripping or trekking until early 1990’s and yet, upper Mustang trek, for even today is strictly regulated. Unlike other trekking requirements, one intending to trek to upper Mustang is required to make preparation for special permits post trekking north of Kagbeni. Since upper Mustang trek has a strict access, it is a must that the trekkers catch up with one of the government-recognized trekking agencies which makes it further easier for you in the documentation process. As an extra note, the estimated cost of trekking permit for upper Mustang trek is around $700 per person.

Upper Mustang trek 19 days is considered as a moderate trek since the highest altitude reached just meets up to 3800 meters which in comparison to other Himalayan trekking is far less. It is one of such rare places in Nepal that is best suitable for trekking during summer monsoon period, when there are occasional rainfalls and the surrounding are still quite dry enough for a smooth trekking experience. However, winter treks to upper Mustang are not so preferable since the place remains extremely cold, windy and dusty in winter which may turn out to be hazardous for your health.

Talking about accommodation, well, most of the time, the best sheltering option would be tented camps because you won’t find tea houses more often in such remote place. So, it is better if you go with utmost preparation and sufficient stuffs for your need that would last for the minimum of 9 days, commencing and ending in Kagbeni, which will be eventually appropriate for meeting the trek permit tenure of 10 days. Ending the trek, the returning trip can be made upon your choice, that is; whether you want to catch the upward route or alternately follow the route guided by eastern bank of Kaligandaki River.

Sightseeing in Kathmandu: Refreshment before trekking

Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, a city of temples, a city of mesmerizing opulent of heritages, a city of diversity and moreover the city that represents entire kinds of population residing all over the country; and most certainly is your initial point of reminiscing and adventurous trekking in Nepal. Kathmandu can be taken as your striding point of lifetime journey to any vicinity you choose to trip or trek around Nepal. Therefore, sightseeing in Kathmandu indeed is a great perk to mark the beginning of your trek with ultimate joys and explore the blueprint of what you can actually anticipate from rest of your trek.

After spending the arrival day in one of designated hotel in Kathmandu, the next day of your trip itinerary is all about sightseeing around different famous heritages in Nepal, especially those which are enlisted as world heritage sites by UNESCO.  The major sites you will visit during this day are Pashupatinath, Bouddhanath, Swayambhunath and Bhaktapur Durbar square.

Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is one of the most famous Hindu temples in Nepal. There are several ancient structured temples of lord Shiva who is worshipped with great belief and faith by the Hindu pilgrims. The temple is located on the bank of holy river, Bagmati and also signified as a place for funeral pyres. The site will be a great arena to explore all the myths and rituals related to Hinduism.

Boudhanath: Bouddhanath is considered as one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the whole world. The site is considered as a famous buddhist pilgrimage where you can see large numbers of Buddhist monks worshipping around the stupa. This place will provide you the essence of peace and power of prayers.

Swayambhunath: Swayambhunath is among one of the most sacred Buddhist pilgrimage sites. The place is enriched with varieties of stupas/shrines and temples giving a splendid outlook to the site. Since Swayambhunath is located atop a hill, it is one of the best place to view the scenic surrounding of the entire Kathmandu valley.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square: Bhaktapur Durbar square can be one of the most informative destinations in Kathmandu valley where you will get to see the specimen of various temples, palaces, pati and pauwa built by several Malla kings in Nepal during the ancient time. Those structures are carved and built with specific Shikhara and Pagoda styles with fetching attractions. They give you the flashback of ancient arts, architecture and sculpture of Nepal.

Thus, above mentioned are the obvious sites that you will be spending an entire day to visit. However, depending upon your interest and preference, you can select the sites you prefer to visit the most. Besides them, you will also get to see many places around Kathmandu that gives you great refreshment and also prepares you for further trip. Whether it’s Everest Base camp trek or Upper Mustang Trek taking around 19 days, sightseeing in Kathmandu grants you with the energetic stride to your adventurous trek.

Brief things you should know about Everest Base Camp Trek

It wouldn’t be wrong if we quote that Everest Base camp trek is something that every adventurous travelers and trekkers desperately want to experience once in their lifetime. Indeed, the lustrous and gigantic beauty possessed by the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest has that charm and captivating power that leaves none of the trekker’s desires untouched. Thus along with  the vigorous willpower to reach to the jubilant terminus, there are some informative and also interesting aspects about Everest Base Camp trek that are worth to be known before experimenting your privileged dream towards the highest altitude your feet has ever covered.

-Among all the trekking destinations and routes, Everest Base Camp trek is the most chosen trek in Nepal. Every year, over thousands of trekkers endeavor for the trek.

-Reaching to Everest Base Camp lets you stand over probably the highest altitude (5364 meters) in your life covered with you own feet.

-The most favorable time for Everest Base camp trek considering all the suitabilities is from March to June and September to mid-December.

-Everest Base camp trekking approximately takes 14-17 days and can even extend depending upon several circumstances during the trekking period like number of days required for proper acclimatization, extreme weather conditions, leisure hikes etc.

-Since Everest Base Camp trek is all about walking/ hiking, you should least expect leisure rest time because you need to walk from 4 to 10 hours each day to complete the trek within designated time and days.

-Trekking routes are obvious for Everest Base Camp trek. You initially fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, pass through the valley of Dudhkoshi to Namche Bazaar. From there, you will find yourself walking along the foot trails of Mount Everest.

-The approximate trekking cost of Everest Base camp trek is around $1500-$3000. However, there is no such accurate estimation of direct costs since it wholly depends upon the type of trek, extension, trekking agency etc. you choose.

-The trekking allows you to get information about one of the indigenous races of Nepal, the Sherpa people and their lifestyle, culture, language, occupation and many more. At the same time, you will also get numerous scenic views of local Buddhist monasteries, glacial lakes and amazing scenarios of Himalayan range.

Thus, Everest Base camp trek is a complete package to let you experience and see the trueness of Nepal starting from the minimal point to the highest possible altitude. This is perhaps the best souvenir of memories trekking in Nepal.

Brief itinerary of Annapurna Circuit trek (21 days)

Ever since 1977, after Annapurna Circuit trek was made open for foreign trekkers, it has been a greatly preferred and spectacular destination for many travelers and trekkers trekking in Nepal. The trek is an adventurous compilation of several ascents and descents through traditional villages, indigenous customs and cultures, monasteries and shrines, splendid green valley, lustrous mountain panorama, flora and fauna. Basically, the Annapurna Circuit trek consumes maximum of 21 days in overall striding from less than 1000m altitude. Below given is a brief itinerary of Annapurna Circuit trek that will help you to understand how the trekking goes for 21 days long.

Similar to most of the high altitude trekking itinerary, the initial commencing point of trekking is the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. As soon as you land on Tribhuwan International Airport, your specified trekking agency will take the responsibility to escort you to one of the hotels in Kathmandu on the very first day.

The next day, you will be getting involved in pre-trip meeting, preparing necessary documents and stuffs for the trek and sightseeing around the world heritage sites (Bouddhanath, Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath and Bhaktapur Durbar Square) located in Kathmandu.

Leaving off to Syange through the trail of Besi Sahar, on the third day, you will get scenic perks of beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, lush green valley, rivers and many more during the ride of approximately 8 hours by private jeep.

On the fourth day, you will be trekking to Tal from Syange following the trail of beautiful Marshyangdi River. With slight ascends, you will come across mesmerizing waterfalls on your way.

On the fifth day, striding with the pleasant views of Annapuna II, Pisang peak, waterfalls and indigenous rural villages, you will be trekking towards Danaque.

From there, on the sixth day, you will be heading towards Chame, a beautiful small village termed as headquarter of Manang district.

On the seventh day, you will be heading off to upper Pisang. On the way, you will travel across dense forest, Marshyangdi River and also get to see beautiful panoramic views of meadow land and Himalayan ranges.

On the eighth day, striding with the very first ray of the sun over Annapurna II, your trekking will continue towards Ngawal, where you will get to witness many high-altitude flora and fauna along with beautiful gorges, Annapurna I & II and Pisang peak.

On the ninth day, your trek commences from Ngawal to Manang, a village well-enriched with peculiar landscapes, beautiful monasteries/ shrines and some lama schools.

The tenth day is designated for acclimatization process in your body that allows you to be adoptable and capable enough to smoothly continue your trek even in higher altitudes.

Eleventh day marks your trekking from Manang to Yak Kharka. There, you will significantly notice thinning of vegetations and herd of yaks.

On the twelfth day, you will be heading off to Thorong fedi from Yak Kharka with two hours of ascent and then descent to cross the river taking you to your destination. There you can discover some decent and primitive guest house built over the recent years.

On the thirteenth day, you will probably experience comparatively longer trek than previous day, from Thorong fedi to Muktinath, one of the most famous holy town of Nepal. With the steep climb over high passes and significantly tiring hike, the trek will eventually take you to the stunning vicinity of Hindu pilgrimage, Muktinath.

 On the fourteenth day, you will somehow experience the trekking in deserted land hiking from Muktinath to Marpha village. There, you will witness the closer views of small shrines and monasteries along with very old traditional houses reflecting the civilization of Mustang.

The next day, on Day 15 of your trip, you will continue your trek to Kalopani descending through the valley following the Kaligandaki River. As usual, you will get the scenic perks of amazing landscapes and beautiful Annapurna I.

On the sixteenth day, you will trek towards the place which is most famous for its hot springs, named as Tatopani. This can also be related as a relaxing spot for your tiring trek where you can enjoy shower dipping yourself into the natural hot spring.

On the seventeenth day, you will be trekking from Tatopani to Ghorepani with 7 to 8 hours of walk. At Ghorepani, you will see the beautiful scene of lustrous Annapurna south, Himchuli and Tukuche Mountain.

Moving on to the new day of your trip, on eighteenth day, you will be hiking to Poon Hill and also trek to Tikhedhunga on the same day. Hiking to Poon Hill, you will be surely stunned to see the spectacular and unobstructed view of sunlight over white Himalayan ranges. After some moments there, you will return to Ghorepani, have some meal and again with few hours of trek through dense rhododendron forest, reach to Tikhedhunga.

On the nineteenth day, you will continue your trek to Nayapul and then drive to Pokhara. You will have a rest day in one of the hotels in the city. This is probably the last day of trekking and rest of the trip, you will be rode.

On Day 20, you will be spending your day in Pokhara sightseeing various amazing sites in the city like Fewa Lake, Begnas Lake, Davis Falls, museums and more and at the same time involving yourself in different recreational activities like boating, paragliding and so on.

On the twenty-first day, the last day of your trip, you will drive back to Kathmandu and receive warm farewell arrangements from the trekking agency.

Thus, with 21 days long Annapurna Circuit trek, you can gather abundance of reminiscences and memories joyfully cherished in your mind through the several ascents and descents you made with your feet on the amazing land of Nepal. 

How to book online for Everest Base Camp trek?

Thinking of trekking to Everest base camp to experience the extreme adventures of trekking in Nepal that you have never come across before? If you are all set up with that determination, then you should probably think of catching up with one of trekking agencies with an efficient user-friendly website portal. Once you are with the right one, get in touch with them through the contact details and mediums mentioned in their websites. If their trekking strategies and deals sound okay to you, then don’t hesitate. Start the booking process. Since you are thriving in the age of internet and technology, you obviously have the idea how convenient and handy online booking processes are. However, if you feel reluctant to believe the strategy of online booking, the following information can be helpful to you;

First and foremost, you should visit the website of specified trekking agencies and click on the option “BOOK NOW” which is clearly given in websites of such agencies. The option takes you to the new webpage of booking form where you are required to fulfill some certain information. Normally, the form fill up has three distinct sections; in the first step, you should fill basic information related to your anticipated departure date, number of travelers with you and their identities. You should as well carefully read all the terms and conditions of the Everest base camp trek designated by the agency to ensure utmost reliability of your tour. In the second step, you should fill your valid personal identity and information along with authentic and correct email address and phone number for further confirmation. You are also required to state the evidence of your travel insurance in the form which is mandatory in almost all the treks you make wherever on the earth. The third step is all about submission of your booking form. Here, you can fill optional fields like extension trips if you want to explore additional adventures along the trails of EBC trek. After thorough checking and confirmation of all filled up information, you can submit the form.

Thus, with the effort of less than very few minutes time, you can easily book online for the most adventurous trek to one of the most popular treks sought and desired by many people around the world-Everest Base camp trekking of approximately 17 days that allows you to see the world’s highest peak from the very closest distance with your own eyes.

Taking the longest route to Everest Base camp: Everest Base camp trek via Jiri

Endeavoring your footsteps through extreme landscapes and weather conditions towards the base of the Mt. Everest is indeed a rare and privileged opportunity to witness the world’s tallest mountain with your own eyes. Even more, the jubilant joy you can gain following the trails that are explored by only few trekkers is something that enhance the extremely proudest adventures of trekking in Nepal. Trekking to Everest Base Camp via Jiri lets you experience the exact quintessence of covering the distance with your feet that only less had done. This is to say that Everest base camp trek via Jiri is a less chosen trek route due to longer trails and duration it consumes; however those seeking for abundance of adventures assimilating themselves in the scenic landscapes of Eastern Nepal are sure to choose this route.

Deciding to trek via Jiri to EBC, the journey initially starts from Kathmandu. For your kind information, the journey of Everest Base Camp trek via Jiri wholly takes maximum of 23 days that are indeed worth to have splendid and extended trekking experience. As you fly from Kathmandu to Jiri, the true fun of your adventurous trek strides from the very moment enhanced by the great scenarios of fetching land topographies, scattered gorges and torrential rivers, indigenous rural settlement, pristine nature and culture and more. The best perk is when you progress through the altitude accompanied by the invigorating energy you can feel from the scenic panorama of Himalayan ranges of Nepal. Choosing this long route is additionally worthy as you get to see the real charm of unspoiled rural life and their way of lifestyle despite countless hardships. Besides, you also get to fully assimilate yourself with the vast and incredible ecological and environmental diversities along the trail to EBC. Unlike short route, trekking via Jiri also offers you extended acclimatization process keeping your body condition comfortably stable in upper altitudes. All in all, trekking to EBC via Jiri not only mesmerize you with the scenic beauty, but also relieves you with worthy experiences of extended adventurous trek.

In addition, though taking long route can probably cost you little extra and also adds some more days of trekking, the adventures and memories you gather from the journey are eventually priceless, creating lifetime reminiscences. With the victory over countless miles to the ultimate destination of EBC, the route is equally going to add remarkable chapters to your successful trek.

Major things you require for upper Mustang trek

Trekking in Nepal or perhaps trekking to the forbidden kingdom, once isolated away from the rest of the world, upper Mustang is indeed a rare privilege. The trek assimilates your mind and soul with the fascinating landscapes of uneven rocks and paved stones, scenic surroundings hidden behind the Himalayas, diversely erected monasteries and shrines, peculiar topography and moreover the lifestyle of true mountain people. Upper Mustang trek usually takes 19 days for up and down with obvious routes and slight uphills. When you have finally decided to bear the trouble to reach such isolated and preserved region, it is a must to know what things you will indispensably need during the trek.

First and foremost, appropriate and light weighted trekking gears are the most essential things you need to prepare for your trek. Since Mustang is often probable to be affected by harsh winds from the mountains, you should carry a light windproof jacket to avoid cold in your body. Also, as you proceed through higher altitudes, you will also need either a sweater or a fleece; that too should be as light as possible so that you won’t be bothered with extreme loads. Adjustable stick is another prime important thing you shouldn’t miss to carry with you. Since you will be trekking 4-5 hours per day, the stick will greatly assist you to move on. Similarly, a trekking boot or preferably walking/running shoes is another essential gear for the trek providing you comfortable and consistent walk during the entire trek. Rucksack, another important thing you shouldn’t hesitate carrying with you which helps to equally distribute the weight all over your body so that you will be able to hike for longer distance with less chances of fatigues or tiredness.  Saving utmost energy and keeping your body hydrated all the time is also equally important while trekking to higher altitudes in upper Mustang. Therefore, you should carry some energy bars (Chocolates) and a water bottle to give consistency in hiking and keeping your body hydrated respectively. Though the weather is quite cold, when the sun is up during the noon, the heat is likely to burn your skin. So, carrying a sun screen lotion would be a great decision to protect yourself from the sunburn. As the day progresses, the weather becomes quite windy in the region of upper Mustang for which a light scarf would be handy enough to carry and get rid of dust and harsh winds. At the same instant, sunglasses would be vitally important to protect your eyes from the dust and wind. Nevertheless to say, struggling up to there and returning back without capturing any moments can undoubtedly be the worst thing ever. Thus, including a camera as a part of your gear is a must to confiscate each and every adventure you gather from the very beginning strides to the ultimate terminus.

Thus, the above mentioned things are some major gears you shouldn’t miss out white trekking to the region of upper Mustang. Serving you with convenient and adventurous trekking experiences, these gears add more consistency and efficiency to your trip.

Nepal Adventure Tour

“No matter where or why you travel, there’s always something wonderfully new to be found.”  Nepal adventure tour is something that enhances the very essence of what the above statement asserts. A land which flourishes with the jewels of diversity- shines along with the lustrous mountain ranges- plays with the swinging branches of green forest- rolls over joyfully with the ever flowing perennial rivers and smiles even within uneven and diverse topographical landscapes. Trekking in Nepal is one of such privileged opportunities that captivate every traveler with the scenic and circumforaneous adventures in the country.

Nepal indeed is a country giving you numerous opportunities for vast natural, cultural, religious, lingual and topographical explorations. Tours and treks to different places of Nepal with varying altitudes have even more to offer you grand adventures. For instance, set yourself prepared for Everest Base camp trek, and there you get all the perks to experience the trueness of Nepal, walk along varying land structures and assimilate yourself with the Nepalese culture and lifestyle. Go for Chitwan Jungle safari! That’s more than enough to astonish you with the wild and thick forests of Nepal cherished with the diverging habitats of wild animals and birds. Not fed from mountaineering adventure in Nepal? You still have open option to prepare yourself for Annapurna Base Camp Trek taking approx. 13 days long.    Besides, Nepal is also a great place to gather memorable hiking experiences. There are numerous uphill and hill stations in Nepal offering you interesting hiking itinerary. These are only the very brief glimpse of adventures you can gain from Nepal. In actual, there are abundance of heritages and vicinities that aren’t possible to discover/explore fully even in your entire life.

Thus, adventurous tour in Nepal creates reminiscing memories for lifetime. From the eternities of lustrous mountains to the fiercely flowing great rivers, Nepal has it all to offer you the grandest adventures from either way of scenic surroundings or even the recreations you gain from those surroundings. You can further explore national parks, ancient cultural heritages, forests, lakes and many more to gather utmost pleasurable moments and memories from your tour. Once you indulge yourself in adventurous tour to different places of Nepal, this is surely going to be a breathtaking and unforgettable experience for your whole life.

Nepal Trekking Adventure

Nepal is conceivably the most popular and preferred trekking destination in the world since the country is arguably very rich in many natural and cultural heritages that are known to majority of the people around the globe. It is a country boasting 8 out of the 10 highest mountain peaks in the world, torrential rivers flowing along the plains from the mighty Himalayas, thick and lush green forests and splendidly structured landscapes. Therefore, Nepal is ranked as one of the best destinations for trekking, rafting, caving, mountain expedition, mountain biking and more. In other words, the country is a complete definition of what “adventure” is exactly described as. Thus, it won’t be doubtful to assert that trekking in Nepal is indeed a rare and privileged opportunity to explore the most out of the adventurous moment you live there.

As asserted above, you won’t be left untouched with certain adventures frequently once you land in Nepal. Whatever or whichever adventure modes you crave for, you are thereby granted with the all the wonders of natural heritages and settings that the country can let you witness at your best. Amongst such, Everest Base Camp trekking of approximately 17 days is one of greatest adventures you can experience in your lifetime. Taking you from the average altitude to the highest possible altitude that your feet had ever covered, the trek lets you experience the trueness of Nepal, the joy of assimilating yourselves with the indigenous cultures and rural lifestyle of people and ultimately the pleasant hardships of succeeding through the peculiar landscapes of Nepal to the foot of world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest. Annapurna Base Camp trek of 13 days is another trekking option in Nepal that bestows you the similar adventures as you proceed through the altitudes exploring the colloquial beauty and diversities of every vicinity you reach. As most of the mountaineering treks, this too offers scenic and adventurous trails eventually leading to jubilant conquer over the steep land altitudes. As a fact, this is just a minor glimpse of adventure you can gain from trekking to mountains in Nepal. It is believed that the attractions in Nepal are so abundant that they can’t be fully explored even in one’s entire life. However, tripping to some significant places in Nepal is just more than enough to extract utmost adventures from your trip: for instance, Upper Mustang trek/19 days is one of such trekking itineraries that is no less than any other trekking adventures to give you the most of what you can excessively scrutinize in the land of Nepal.

Additionally, mountaineering or high-altitude trekking aren’t the only mediums to get the maximum of Nepal trekking adventures. If you aren’t so fond of hiking, then too, Nepal is the perfect place for sightseeing, Jungle safari, rafting, boating and many more. Similar to high-altitude trekking, these all recreations mean adventure! ADVENTURE- the major aim of your trek.