tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83511976464064508952024-03-05T01:11:13.489-08:00Nepal Adventure -its good to be alive Travel Nepalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08961259752034142653noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-27443869902565463292014-12-06T09:40:00.000-08:002014-12-06T09:40:25.791-08:00Himalayan Shangri –la tour <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /><br />Overview:</span></b>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Known
as the Himalayan Shangri –la this two week journey takes you through Nepal most
authentic and exhilarating journey. Eagerly starting off from the sightseeing
tour of Patan Durbar Square swiftly moves toward Kakani that offers magnificent
views of the Kathmandu Valley. Tingled with richness and tradition, Bhaktapur
Durbar Square and Nagarkot welcome you with its authentic heritage and aspiring
views. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Similarly,
Pokhara offers a magnificent view of the Himalayas that trench among the high
altitude. We reach Muktinath on the 12th day of the trip which holds great
importance for both Hindus and Buddhists. It is believed that the great sage
Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) meditated here and is considered one of the main
attractions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />Length:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
391km<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Days:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
16 <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highest
point:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Muktinath (3760m)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Difficulty
Level:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Gothic";">Easy</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highlights:<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Classic trek- popularly known as Himalayan
Shangri-la<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Access to the high mountains of the
Himalayas within a reasonable timeframe<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">25 minutes scenic mountain flight from
Pokhara to Jomsom<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ideal trek throughout the year as the
route stays at a low altitudes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Passes through Muktinath- one of the most sacred holy sites of
Hindus and Buddhists</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Passes through the world’s deepest gorge
of Kali Gandaki<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Panoramic view of Mt. Annapurna1(8091),
Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Mt. Nilgiri (7061m)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Unforgettable
sunrise and sunset views along with majestic peaks of the Himalayas including
Mount Everest from Nagarkot<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Geo thermal hot Spring Bathing Pool in
Tatopani<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Saligram” fossil can be found at the river
bank of Kaligandaki which is considered incarnation of God Bisnu<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Explore Thakali villages and culinary art
of Thakali people<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highly recommended for luxury trekkers<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Trip Notes <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Daily Notes: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">As we start our
trip, Kathmandu gives you the taste and feel of modern city but as you go deep
inside, then you will know the relevance and importance of its cultural
heritage. Generally the first 3 days will be easy within the comfort of Hotel
Annapurna and its amenities. The first
few days, you will be introduced to the local culture and cultural heritage
with a sightseeing tour of Patan Durbar Square, Bungmati, Bhaktapur durbar
square and Khokana. Then the trip
slightingly takes its turn with visiting places like Kakani, Nagarkot, adapting
you to the hilly region giving you a chance to know and understand the climatic
behavior of the region.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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on, the 5th day welcomes you with Pokhara as an urban tourist hub. From here we
start our trek towards <span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="background: white; color: #222222;">Nayapul</span></span><span style="background: white; color: #222222;"> by a shared a/c car.</span><span style="background: white;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">On trekking trips, you will be woken up between 6-7 am for
the breakfast and after breakfast you walk for 2, 3 hours. Lunch is generally
served at 11 am on trail. You will get about an hour’s break during lunch when
you can rest, write a diary, talk or do anything you like. After lunch, we walk
for 2 to 3 hours and reach to camp late afternoon. During the trekking it is highly important
for any individual to adapt and acclimatize, most of your day will engage in
trekking, and resting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Accommodation:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> Accommodation
varies according to place, time and situation. During this program you will be
placed at Annapurna Hotel for the first 3 days in Kathmandu. In Nagarkot you
will stay at the Club Himalaya. Similarly, in Pokhara you will stay at the
Temple Tree Resort. During the trekking
one can choose what they like on the basis of their budget. Lodges and
hotels are easily available but it is highly recommended to be with the team.
All accommodation cost is covered in the program fee.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Meals:</b> <span style="background: white;"> In this program lunch and
dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara are not available; the client has to bear the
cost of lunch and dinner. One can easily drop by any of the near restaurants
and enjoy the selected menu. Wide ranges
of foods are available in the city area according to taste and preferences. But
during the trekking the program fee covers the cost and offers comprehensive
meals 3 times a day. A trekker has to bear all his personal expenses including souvenirs,
laundry, optional sightseeing etc. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Flights: </b>Flights schedule are not
so regular in Nepal due to climatic fluctuation so it is wise to confirm your
flight a day before. <span style="background: white;">Delay and
cancellation may be of a few hours or a couple of days. During the program in
case of any flight delays all accommodation and food are managed for you by the
company. You will however be liable for costs arising from delay of flight. In
case of flights being delayed from remote airstrips due weather or technical
difficulties, most itineraries have a spare day built in to absorb such delay.
Longer delays may make require helicopter evacuation necessary, but such delays
can usually be claimed through travel insurance.</span><br />
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<b>High Altitude Sickness:</b> This program goes through a wide
variation of attitude starting from Kathmandu (1400m) to Nagarkot (2163m) to
Pokhara (827m) to Kalopani (2609m) to Muktinath (3760m) to Jomsom (2743m). It
is highly recommended for every participant to be relaxed and not to hide any
sort of physical deformity or problems. <span style="background: white;">Guests
may suffer from altitude sickness if they travel rapidly to elevations above
3,000 meters. Most itineraries are however geared to make a reasonable ascent
minimizing altitude sickness possibilities. Typical symptoms of altitude
sickness are persistent headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, disorientation and
loss of balance, persistent cough and difficulty in breathing. Our guides
and tour leaders will be monitoring group health on all treks that take us to
altitude, and though not common, it is sometimes necessary to take clients off
trek and descend to lower altitudes for their safety.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Weather:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;"> <span style="background: white;">The weather may change drastically during the
program. Due to the huge fluctuation of
altitude and geographical location, climate and weather remains an
unpredictable factor. It may be freezing or very low which may drop to -20
degree Celsius during the evening, night and early morning. The daytime
temperatures may be generally between 20- 35 degree Celsius. The weather can
change and snow fall may occur at any time at higher altitudes.</span><br />
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<b>Tips:</b> <span style="background: white;">The culture of giving tip is
not new in Nepal. A tip is generally given at an end of journey in appreciation
of the services you receive. Visitors themselves should decide how much money
they want to give as tips to porter, guide or team leader. Tour leaders may also
organize a group’s tips kitty and at an end of journey you need to give tip to
the tour leaders. Besides tips, visitors can help the porters by giving them
mountain clothing and other useful items like water and wind resistant jackets,
pants, warm hats, gloves, sunglasses, spare kit etc.</span><br />
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<b>Visa information:</b> <span style="background: white;">Travelers can
apply for Nepalese visa from Nepalese embassy or consulate office situated
nearby. They can also get a visa from Tribhuvan International Airport or from
any other entry point in Nepal if they have no time to visit an embassy, or are
not travelling from their home country. Visitors should have a few sets of
photos, a passport, and required money to apply for visa. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b>Note: </b><span style="background: white;">All visas sold on arrival are
multiple entry visas and are available to cover 3 different durations of visit:
US$25 for 15 days, US$40 for 30 days, and US$100 for 90 days. Please ensure you
purchase the duration sufficient to cover your whole visit including days of
entry and exit. Please do note that these durations refer to each country into
Nepal e.g. 15 days for each entry.</span><br />
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<b>Visa extensions:</b> <span style="background: white;">Visitors can extend
their visas from the immigration offices of Kathmandu and Pokhara only. They
need to pay US $30 for 15 days extension, US $ 5 per day after 15 days and
US$50 for multiple- entry visa. If visitors overstay then they need to pay a
fine of US$3 per day if they overstay less than 30 days (plus a US$2 per day
visa extension fee).</span><br />
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<b>Health and travel insurance:</b> <span style="background: white;">Visitors
should visit their personal physician or health clinic 4 or 8 weeks before
coming to Nepal and vaccinate themselves. Travel and medical insurance is a
must, and should include coverage for emergency flights and medical
expenses.</span><br />
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<b>Vaccination:</b> <span style="background: white;">Visitors must visit
their personal physician or health clinic 4 or 8 weeks before coming to Nepal
and vaccinate themselves though vaccination is not compulsory. However
vaccinations are recommended for the protection.</span><br />
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<b>Note:</b> <span style="background: white;">Some vaccinations are
prohibited for the pregnant women and people with allergies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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recommended for all visitors which provide long-term immunity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hepatitis B: This vaccination too is advised to all
travelers. Three intramuscular doses are given in 0, 1 and 6 months.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Influenza: This vaccination is given annually to
prevent flu.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Japanese B encephalitis (JBE): JBE vaccination is given
three times over 3 to 4 weeks which avoids mosquito- borne vital
encephalitis. Generally it is recommended for the travelers who travel to
the Terai and other rural areas.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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recommended for the prolonged stays.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Polio: Polio is generally given in childhood. But if
visitors have not taken it at their childhood then it is recommended
vaccination for them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Rabies: Rabies is especially transmitted by street dogs
and monkeys. It is strictly recommended for children and other visitors
who are at the high risk of animal bites or direct contact with bats.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tuberculosis (TB): Most people of the west are given
this vaccination in their childhood. But if they are not vaccinated, it is
suggested vaccination for them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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and capsules which is recommended for all visitors because Typhoid fever
is growing problem of Nepal.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yellow fever: The travelers who come from Africa,
America and other yellow fever infected area should take vaccine for
yellow fever.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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should be taken in every 10 years.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR): This vaccination is
recommended for all the travelers born after 1956 but not for pregnant
women or severely immune compromised individuals.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cholera: Cholera is spread because of polluted drinking
water. It is only recommended for the high-risk individuals like health
travelers and people who travel to remote areas.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Packing tips:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of thermal inner wear.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Water and wind proof outer shell jacket and pants.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walking clothes like lightweight loose trousers, shorts
and comfortable and cool shirts.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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trousers, warm hats, gloves, bandana, trekking poles, cap/hat for walking
in the sun<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sleeping bags if you have them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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solution and backup prescription glasses.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunglasses or ski glasses if walking in snow or high
altitudes.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Basic first aid kit and personal medication.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Water purifiers like iodine tablets, filters etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hand sanitizers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Photocopies of passports and other important documents<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A travel guide book and map<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For a comprehensive packing list, see (link to site on
trekking FAQ).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b>FAQS <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How to enter Jomsom?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jomsom is a tourist
hub and every year hundreds of travelers and adventure enthusiasts come here
for trekking. Pokhara city is the gateway to this program and the trek starts
from Nayapul. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When is the best time to go for this trek?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This trekking
program is feasible from March to May and September to November. December to
February is considered adventurous and is recommended for travelers who like
try their limits. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is kinds of cloths should I pack for this program? <br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Depending
upon the time and season you need to confirm you clothing, but with a package
that includes a lot of travelling, you should pack wisely including all you
comfortable clothes. <strong><span style="color: #222222; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What is the necessary documents do I need to bring for this
trip?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Please bring Valid
Passport, Travel insurance with a
separate photocopy, Return flight tickets, Insurance coverage policy, Cash and
Traveler’s Checks, Emergency contact numbers for T/C’s, banks, insurance,
family contacts.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How many hours do we walk during trek?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This trekking goes
through 391 KMs within the 16 days of variation of altitude. Averagely you will
walk from 4 to 5 hours daily. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What level of physical fitness do I need for the trip? <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">On average you will
need to walk from 4 to 5 hours, you need to be in a top physical condition. The
trek goes through lots of uphill and downhill in the mountain. So a trekker
must have health and physical fitness for completing this trek. However, no
climbing training is needed as there is no climbing involve during this trip.<br />
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</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is there any cultural shock that I should be prepared for?</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><br />
Nepal is a developing country and trekking in the remote region you should be
careful about your attires, language and behavior. People in these regions are
very hospitable but they have zero tolerance level in regards to nudity and
obscenity.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is it recommended to get Nepalese visa in advance or at the
airport?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It is highly
recommended to acquire Visa in advance then to obtain it at arrival. During
arrival though the Nepal practices an easy visa policy but may face queue
problem depending on time and situation. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Note:</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">
If you are staying for more than 15 days, don’t forget to ask visa for 30 days.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Where do we stay in the mountain? Do we need to bring tent and
mat?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> No, you do not need to bring tent and mat.
During the program most of the accommodation is covered by the program fee.
While in Kathmandu accommodation is done at Hotel Annapurna and in Pokhara you
will be accommodated at Temple Tree Resort. Similarly, during the trekking you
will be accommodated at local lodges. <br />
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Travel Nepalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08961259752034142653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-68162750613621317822014-12-05T09:41:00.000-08:002014-12-06T09:42:13.653-08:00Adventurous Bungy Jump:<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Adventurous
Bungy Jump:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">Nepal
offers the most exciting and one of the longest free fall in the world. It is a
unique and incredible experience, standing on the edge of the metal suspension
bridge, staring down at a vertical drop of 525 feet. The adrenalin rush takes over through your
body and you feel invincible. You watch
the river floor slowly come up to meet you as you are lowered to the bottom,
get unstrapped, and sit, accompanied by the mildest tremble perhaps, and grin
as you hear the next jumper scream like a little girl. Ultimate bungee is
Nepal’s ultimate rush and the most spectacular jump on the planet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Length:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
101 km<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Days:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
1<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highest
point:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> The Last Resort (2,750m)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Difficulty
Level:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Moderate <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highlights:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The longest free fall in the world<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Outstanding 160m drop into Bhoti Kosi
River-one of Nepal’s wildest river <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Designed, constructed and operated by very
experienced Kiwis to exacting international standards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Impeccable and untarnished safety record<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Nepal's Ultimate Rush and the most spectacular
jump on the planet<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highly recommended for adrenaline junkies<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Important
Information<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During
Bungy jump, do not use alcoholic beverages <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Small
hiking of half an hour is required to reach the top of the bridge <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prior
jumping a small physical test is conducted <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For
safety measures, every individual’s weight is proportionately balanced with the
thickness of the Bungy cord <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During
the jump, it is not advised to put an items in your pockets <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">6.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Prior
Bungy it is not advised to have food <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">FAQs:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">1.<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How
far is the Bungy jumping site located? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bungey jumping site is located 100 km outside
Kathmandu near the Tibetan Border. It takes 3 hours to reach there. From the
base you have to hike for half an hour to reach the Bungy jumping bridge.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">During
Bungy can I touch the water?<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Due
to safety measure you won’t be able to touch the water <br />
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<b>What should I wear during the Bungy?</b><br />
During the Bungy, we advise not to wear any ornaments or heavy clothes, just be
comfortable in what you wear. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Do
I need to be physically fit?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Yes, you need to be in a healthy condition. Prior the jumping, its compulsion
to take weight test and to check your blood pressure. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is the altitude of the Bungy jumping?<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">3600
feet<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">How
safe is Bungy in Nepal <br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
Bridge is Swiss designed, especially for bungy jumping with a 4x safety factor.
The bridge has a loading factor of 41,500kg or 4.5 tonnes. And those are Swiss
measurements! The Bungy Bridge is the longest in Nepal and also the only
privately owned bridge. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to
cross this river gorge. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Travel Nepalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08961259752034142653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-74835737066735696822014-12-04T09:42:00.000-08:002014-12-06T09:43:27.623-08:00Annapurna Base Camp Trek<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Annapurna
Base Camp Trek<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;"><br />Renowned for its t</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">oughness
and beauty, Annapurna Base C</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">amp
is an exclusive trekking package. Also known as the ABC trek, it covers rich
biodiversity and cultural heritage of Nepal. After arrival in Kathmandu, you
will spend your first day wandering among ancient monuments and bustling
colorful marketplaces and squares. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Moving on Annapurna
Base Camp welcomes you with degree dramatic views of the Himalayas. During the
trek, each day welcomes you with a set of new exhilaration that rewarded as one
of the vast range of diversified landscape on earth. As you further move inside
the Annapurna region within every few kilometer distance you will be passing
through subtropical to high alpine vegetation zones. About 101 mammals, 39
reptiles, 22 amphibians, 478 species of birds, 9 types of rhododendrons, 38
orchids and 1226 varieties of wild plants are well protected.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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13</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highest
point:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Thorung La (Pass) – 5416 m<span class="text"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span class="text"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the top ten
trekking destinations in the world<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Classic walk right into the heart of the
mountains<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Himalayan Mountain flight from Kathmandu
to Pokhara return<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Fascinating glimpse into unique hill
cultures</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> of atmospheric village of Landrung</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> into an uninhabited wilderness area<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ultimate thrill of trekking in the massif
Annapurna Mountains range with some of the world’s highest Mountains; Mt.
Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manalsu, and Mt. Annapurna <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Spectacular
views of 10 mountains above 6,000m and stunning 360 degree views at Annapurna
base camp.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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typical day: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Generally,
on camping trips, you will be woken up between 6-7 am with a cup of tea and
bowl of hot water for washing. You wash and get ready, and before breakfast
pack your gear into your kitbag which will be carried by a porter. You will get
your kitbag in the afternoon when we reach camp. Breakfast will be outdoors or
in the dining tent, and after breakfast you walk for 2, 3 hours. Lunch is
generally served at 11 am on trail. You will get about an hour break during
lunch when you can rest, write a diary, talk or do anything you like. After
lunch, we walk for 2 to 3 hours and reach to camp late afternoon. All tents and
gear are already set up by the time you arrive, and you are greeted at camp
with tea and snacks. Stow your gear in your tent where your kit bag will also
be waiting, and freshen up before dinner, again served in the dining tent. On
teahouse treks, it’s pretty much the same routine but you have rooms to sleep
in, a dining room to eat in (often with food you can order of the menu) and
proper toilets with running water and showers. Lunch on teahouse treks are on
lodges on the way.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All accommodations for the trek are
on twin sharing basis with inclusive cost and are chosen based on standard of
hygiene, standard of service and food, and location quality. We will spend four
nights in Hotel Shanker and during our trekking we will spend nine nights in
local tea house or lodge in which there are unheated rooms with wooden beds and
foam mattresses. Tea houses or lodges generally have shared washing and toilet
facilities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Meals<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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3 meals are provided a day where as during your stay in Kathmandu only
breakfast is provided. One can enjoy
typical Nepali food, different ethnic cuisines as well as all types of
international cuisine (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) from pizza
and Chips to apple pie. We can even enjoy hot chocolates, variety of breads,
variety of drinks, and snacks. Breakfast of a day will be served from the tea
house or from a lodge menu where we spent night. Lunch will be served on the
way to destination, dinner and breakfast will be served in the tea house where
we spend the night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is one
of the major threats while trekking in a high altitude region. People have lost
their lives due to carelessness shown in regards to less prioritizing the
acclimatization process. The program is designed understanding the geographical
structure where we move up the trip with slow and steady pace. So for a safe
trek, it is absolutely essential to allow sufficient time for acclimatization. We
take frequent breaks and on the seventh day we completely rest for a day. Most
importantly our guides and trip advisor keep a watch of the trekkers 24/7.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>High Altitude Sickness:</b> a trekker may suffer from altitude sickness in
the region as the altitude varies drastically. Typical symptoms of altitude
sickness are persistent headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, disorientation and
loss of balance, persistent cough and difficulty in breathing. As soon as
the symptoms are seen immediate response needs to be addressed. A medical
evacuation by helicopter or the use of a Hyperbaric chamber (Gamov bag) is the
possible solution. Our guides and tour leaders will be monitoring group
health on all treks that take us to altitude, and though not common, it is
sometimes necessary to take clients off trek and descend to lower altitudes for
their safety. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Weather:</b> The climate may be freezing or very low which may drop to -20
degree Celsius during the evening, night and early morning. The daytime
temperatures may be generally between 20- 35 degree Celsius. The weather can
change and snow fall may occur at any time at higher altitudes.<br />
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<b>Health and travel insurance:</b><br />
Visitors should visit their personal physician or health clinic 4 or 8 weeks
before coming to Nepal and vaccinate themselves. Travel and medical insurance
is a must, and should include coverage for emergency flights and medical
expenses.<br />
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<b>Vaccination:</b> Visitors must visit their personal physician or health
clinic 4 or 8 weeks before coming to Nepal and vaccinate themselves though vaccination
is not compulsory. However vaccinations are recommended for the protection.<br />
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<b>Note:</b> Some vaccinations are prohibited for the pregnant women and people
with allergies.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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recommended for all visitors which provide long-term immunity.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hepatitis B: This vaccination too is advised to all
travelers. Three intramuscular doses are given in 0, 1 and 6 months.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Influenza: This vaccination is given annually to
prevent flu.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Japanese B encephalitis (JBE): JBE vaccination is given
three times over 3 to 4 weeks which avoids mosquito- borne vital
encephalitis. Generally it is recommended for the travelers who travel to
the Terai and other rural areas.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meningococcal meningitis: This vaccination is
recommended for the prolonged stays.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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visitors have not taken it at their childhood then it is recommended
vaccination for them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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and monkeys. It is strictly recommended for children and other visitors
who are at the high risk of animal bites or direct contact with bats.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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this vaccination in their childhood. But if they are not vaccinated, it is
suggested vaccination for them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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and capsules which is recommended for all visitors because Typhoid fever
is growing problem of Nepal.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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America and other yellow fever infected area should take vaccine for
yellow fever.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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should be taken in every 10 years.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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recommended for all the travelers born after 1956 but not for pregnant
women or severely immune compromised individuals.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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water. It is only recommended for the high-risk individuals like health
travelers and people who travel to remote areas.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Packing tips:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of thermal inner wear.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Water and wind proof outer shell jacket and pants.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walking clothes like lightweight loose trousers, shorts
and comfortable and cool shirts.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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trousers, warm hats, gloves, bandana, trekking poles, cap/hat for walking
in the sun<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sleeping bags if you have them.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Travelers wearing lenses should carry plenty of lenses
solution and backup prescription glasses.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sunglasses or ski glasses if walking in snow or high altitudes.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Basic first aid kit and personal medication.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Water purifiers like iodine tablets, filters etc.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hand sanitizers.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Photocopies of passports and other important documents<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A travel guide book and map.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cameras and carrying cases<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For a comprehensive packing list, see (link to site on
trekking FAQ)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> How do we enter Annapurna Region?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The Annapurna Base Camp Trek
starts from Pokhara which is about 25 minutes from Kathmandu by air and is 5
hrs away on drive. From Pokhara we drive to Kande, it’s from Kande where we
start our trek inside the Annapurna region. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is ACAP?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">ACAP stands for Annapurna
Conservation Area Project of 7,629 km2 area, the first and largest conservation
area in Nepal. Annapurna Conservation Area was established in 1985 and gazette
in 1992. It is implemented across Manang, Mustang, Kaski, Myagdi and Lamjung
districts.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
is the best time to go to Annapurna Circuit with ABC Trek?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Trekking in the Annapurna reason
is feasible during autumn (September to December) and spring (March, April
& May) seasons. The winter Dec, Jan and Feb is also recommended for this
trek as it goes maximum height of 5416 m, sometimes we may expect foggy weather
as well.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is the Visa application process?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Travelers
can apply for Nepalese visa from Nepalese embassy or consulate office situated
nearby. They can also get a visa from Tribhuvan International Airport or from
any other entry point in Nepal if they have no time to visit an embassy, or are
not travelling from their home country. Visitors should have a few sets of
photos, a passport, and required money to apply for visa. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What kind of equipments do we need for trekking?<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">We highly recommend
you to travel light; carrying loads of stuff can be hectic as well as energy
consuming. We recommend you to bring only the necessary things that you need in
your daily life. Following equipments are recommended like. Down Sleeping Bag,
Down Jacket, Long sleeved shirt, Jumper or fleecy jacket, T</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">-</span></strong><strong><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 12.0pt; font-weight: normal; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">shirts, Trekking shoes or boots, Comfy shoes for
around the camp, Polypropylene/wool socks, Light cotton socks for under wool
socks, Rucksack, Sun hat, Woolen hat, Gloves, Sun block, lipbalm , Goggles or
sunglasses, Long underwear, Thermal wear, Insulated pants Nylon windbreaker,
Nylon wind pants, Water bottle, Sewing kit, Medical & first aid kit, Flash
light, Batteries and bulbs, Swiss army knife, Towel and toiletries etc.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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emergency or disease, our program associates first try to deal with general
medicine. If the case takes chronic stage depending upon the time and situation
we air lift the patient consulting with your Insurance Company and rescue you.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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Circuit Trek:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">Challenging human strength and limitation,
Annapurna Circuit trek is a complete trekking package that offers adventure,
and scenic views. Due to its popularity, this trek has been rated as one of the
top ten treks in the world. It starts off with a warm lowland trek through
villages that offers you a glimpse of local culture. We will initially follow
the river Marshyangdi upstream along an easy trail that undulates over and
around hills and gradually gains height. The higher we get the more the scenery
changes, and also the culture and ethnic makeup of local people amazes you with
their rich culture and tradition. By the sixth day of trekking, we will be in
the high alpine valley of Manang, surrounded by snow capped peaks to the south,
barren moonscape hills to the north. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri;">We come across typical villages; ancient
monasteries and High Mountain pass thorung la, to leave Manang valley, and Kali
Gandaki valley to Muktinath. We make a long steady descent passing apple
orchards and quaint whitewashed villages ending the descent at the hot springs
of Tatopani. Poon Hill then welcomes you with a dazzling Dhaulagiri range. From
here it's a scenic descent through Gurung villages and eventually for a well
earned rest at the pretty lakeside town of Pokhara<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Length:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Days:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
23<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highest
Point:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Thorung La (Pass) – 5416 m<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Level:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Easy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highlights:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">One of the top 10 trekking destinations in
the world<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Complete circuit of Annapurna Mountain
Ranges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Passes through one of the most sacred holy
sites of Hindus (Muktinath)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Passes via one of the most sacred holy
sites of Hindus (Muktinath)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hike over challenging pass of Thorung la
at 5416 meter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Passes through the deepest gorges on the
planet of Kali Gandaki River<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Geo thermal hot Spring Bathing Pool in
Tatopani<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Superb
vistas of 7000 and 8000 meter peaks including Dhaulagiri and Annapurna
ranges<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Explore Mustang-the last forbidden kingdom
and Bonpo Religion in action at Thini and Lupra villages<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Walk around the high alpine valley of
Manang<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">World's classic, most diverse and stunning
teahouse treks<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Trip
notes:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Generally,
on camping trips, you will wake up at 6 or 7 am with a cup of tea and bowl of
hot water for washing. You wash and get ready, and before breakfast pack your
gear into your kitbag which will be carried by a porter. You will get your
kitbag in the afternoon when we reach camp. Breakfast will be outdoors or in
the dining tent, and after breakfast you walk for 2, 3 hours. Lunch is
generally served at 11 am on trail. You will get about an hour break during
lunch when you can rest, write a diary, talk or do anything you like. After
lunch, we walk for 2 to 3 hours and reach to camp late afternoon. All tents and
gear are already set up by the time you arrive, and you are greeted at camp
with tea and snacks. Stow your gear in your tent where your kit bag will also
be waiting, and freshen up before dinner, again served in the dining tent. On
teahouse treks, it’s pretty much the same routine but you have rooms to sleep
in, a dining room to eat in (often with food you can order of the menu) and
proper toilets with running water and showers. Lunch on teahouse treks are on
lodges on the way.<br />
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<b>Accommodation:</b> For the first two days you will be accommodated in
Shanker Hotel with only breakfast. You have to manage you Lunch and dinner
where you need not to worry as restaurants and dinning places are available
within corners. On ‘tea house’ treks, we
use lodges which though comfortable, may be basic compared to European
standards. Most lodges on trek offer wholesome food, comfortable to basic
rooms and common hot showers and toilets. Some use solar water heaters but
these are entirely dependent on fine weather, so you cannot always rely on
them. Meals are served in a common dining hall. On camping trips, we will have
our own chosen campsites. Often on private campsites with showers rooms and
toilets, but also often we stay in wilderness, which consist of a dining tent,
kitchen tent, toilet tent and two person tents for sleeping.<br />
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<b>Meals:</b> With this package you get </span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">21 breakfasts, 19 lunches and 19 dinners. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The menu varies daily and in teahouse treks you can choose
food from the lodge menu, while on camping trips, the kitchen turns out
comprehensive meals 3 times a day, besides tea and afternoon. Beside included
meals, guests need to pay for packaged and alcoholic drinks they may purchase,
as well as for souvenirs, laundry, optional sightseeing. The prices of meal and
drinks may be different in different locations.<br />
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Money:</b> All meals and accommodation are covered by within trip cost, but you
carry spending money while on trek to take care of purchases you may make on
journey. About 4000 Nepali Rupees per person per day should be adequate in most
cases. There are no ATM’s on most treks, the only ATM’s are in Kathmandu city
or in larger towns or cities, so it’s best to carry cash on trek. It is
recommended you use a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the
safe-keeping of cash and other valuable items, and though our staffs are
trustworthy, the ultimate responsibility for safekeeping of money rests with
the guest. American dollars and Indian rupee are easily accepted in most of the
places and all major banks of Nepal and licensed money exchangers can exchange
hard currencies into Nepali rupee. Indian 500 and 1,000 rupee notes are not
accepted in Nepal. Credit cards are not accepted by all businesses,
restaurants, or hotels and you should check with your guide about where you may
or may not use them. Traveler’s cheque, visa card, master card and other
international cards are easily accepted in Kathmandu but may not be accepted
while on trek.<br />
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<b>High Altitude Sickness:</b> Since this trip goes with in a variation of
altitude changes, one has to be careful. The highest point during this trekking
is at </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thorung
La (Pass) which 5416 m. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Guests
may suffer from altitude sickness if they travel rapidly to elevations above
3,000 meters. Most itineraries are however geared to make a reasonable ascent
minimizing altitude sickness possibilities. Typical symptoms of altitude
sickness are persistent headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, disorientation and
loss of balance, persistent cough and difficulty in breathing. The
immediate and best solution for acute mountain sickness is descent to lower
altitude. In the absence of such an option, a medical evacuation by helicopter
may be necessary or if possible, the use of a Hyperbaric chamber (Gamov
bag). Our guides and tour leaders will be monitoring group health on all
treks that take us to altitude, and though not common, it is sometimes
necessary to take clients off trek and descend to lower altitudes for their
safety. For more information on altitude sickness, please visit (provide link
to detailed info on site).<br />
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The tour leaders can exclude anyone if they feel that the very person is not
fit, healthy and is not able to complete the tour.<br />
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Weather:</b> The climate may be freezing or very low which may drop to -20
degree Celsius during the evening, night and early morning. The daytime
temperatures may be generally between 20- 35 degree Celsius. The weather can
change and snow fall may occur at any time at higher altitudes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Mountain flights: </b>The flights to and from Pokhara are a
spectacular journey and a highlight of any trip to Nepal.<b> </b>Unlike the small mountain airstrips that use small aircraft and
are often unreliable due to<b> </b>weather
delays, this flight is from the major airport of Pokhara to the capital of
Kathmandu.<b> </b>The many flights between
these two cities use larger aircraft and have frequent schedules.<b> </b>The views of the Annapurna, Manaslu,
Ganesh and Langtang ranges are breathtaking.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Visa information:</b> Travelers can apply for Nepalese visa from Nepalese
embassy or consulate office situated nearby. They can also get a visa from
Tribhuvan International Airport or from any other entry point in Nepal if they
have no time to visit an embassy, or are not travelling from their home
country. Visitors should have a few sets of photos, a passport, and required
money to apply for visa. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Note:</b> All visas sold on arrival are multiple entry visas and are
available to cover 3 different durations of visit: US$25 for 15 days, US$40 for
30 days, and US$100 for 90 days. Please ensure you purchase the duration
sufficient to cover your whole visit including days of entry and exit. Please
do note that these durations refer to each country into Nepal e.g. 15 days for
each entry<br />
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<b>Visa extensions:</b> Visitors can extend their visas from the immigration
offices of Kathmandu and Pokhara only. They need to pay US $30 for 15 days
extension, US $ 5 per day after 15 days and US$50 for multiple- entry visa. If
visitors overstay then they need to pay a fine of US$3 per day if they overstay
less than 30 days (plus a US$2 per day visa extension fee).<br />
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<b>Health and travel insurance:</b> Visitors should visit their personal
physician or health clinic 4 or 8 weeks before coming to Nepal and vaccinate
themselves. Travel and medical insurance is a must, and should include coverage
for emergency flights and medical expenses.<br />
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walking clothes like lightweight loose trousers, shorts
and comfortable and cool shirts.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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trousers, warm hats, gloves, bandana, trekking poles, cap/hat for walking
in the sun<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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solution and backup prescription glasses.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Nar-Phu<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A travel guide book and map.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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trekking FAQ).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt;">What is the
trekking route? </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Kathmandu/ Besishar/<span style="background: white; color: #222222;"> Syange/ Danakyu/ Bharthang/ Pisang/</span> Manang/ Throung
La pass/Muktinath /Tatopani( natural hotspring)/ Ghorepani Poonhill/ Ghaundrung
village/Pokhara.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are the best seasons for this trek?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The best season for this trek are February, March,
April, May, June, September, October , November and early December.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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kind of Trekking is this?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
Annapurna circuit trek is a challenging trek, which demands higher
concentration and physical fitness. If you are healthy and can walk 5 to 6
hours daily, you can do this trekking. However, daily jugging or walking
exercise is useful before you depart. The trekking package has been designed
understanding the geography and terrain so it’s very adventuring and
exciting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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meals facilities do I get during the trekking?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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With this program <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">21 breakfasts,
19 lunches and 19 dinners are covered in the program fee</span>. Please be
prepared to pay for non-included meals. Please note that costs for drinks and
meals can vary depending on location and the prices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is climate of Annapurna circuit Trek?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The temperatures vary from about 28°C/80°F to 35°C/95°F
at lower elevations to around 10°C/50°F higher up during the day time whereas during
night and early morning, the temperature will be considerably lower, and may
drop to freezing or a few degrees below. <br />
Snow fall is unpredictable depending upon time and situation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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jacket, water bottle, film and camera gear, valuables and personal items such
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Travel Nepalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08961259752034142653noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-41927470198857036272014-11-09T20:49:00.003-08:002014-11-09T20:49:57.242-08:00Manakamana Tour in Nepal<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">With
the ancient Hindu roots preserved in its olden temples and monuments, Nepal
showcases exquisite artwork that has been transcendent from centuries.
Experiencing this living heritage, there are various package offered by travel </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">agents</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;"> in spectacular way to learn about about the tradition of Hinduism. The Manakamana generally tours includes visiting holiest Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Buddhanilkantha and get the deeper
insight into the religious and cultural life of Nepali people. The tour to Manakamana starts from Kurintar with a modern cable car ride to Manakamana Temple. The wish
fulfilling deity rewards her every visitor with spiritual exhilaration and
grants the wishes of everyone who prays her with pure heart. Apart from that
you can always take out time to enjoy the breathtaking views and interact with
the normal people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Length:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
120 km<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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4<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Highest
point:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Manakamana (1302 m)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Level:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Easy<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cultural life of Nepali people<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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major Hindu shrine), the giant Buddhist stupa at Boudhanath and
Buddhanilkantha, the temple with the biggest statue of sleeping Vishnu<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">10 minutes scenic cable car journey from
Kurintar to Manakamana<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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feel the spiritual exhilaration <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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connoisseur<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Information <br />
Location: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">From Kathmandu
it is 105 km that takes 4 hours to reach Kurintar. On the base of a hill 258m
Cable lines run to the hill of Manakamana Temple at 1302m. It takes 10-minute
cable-car ride to reach the temple of Goddess Manakamana. <br />
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<b>Transportation:</b> You will be transferred
from Kathmandu to Kurlintar by a private a/c car, in case of your need and
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Safety:</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;"> The cable car
service is run by a Nepali company where the most modern cable car system is
imported from Austria. Facilities of international standards with high priority
given to safety and customer service, Manakamana Cable Car have had an
overwhelming response from all the visitors.<span style="background: white;"> The
cable car ride covers a distance of 2.8 km</span> <span style="background: white;">with
31 passenger and 3 cargo cars, each with a seating capacity of 6; the system
has the overall capacity of handling 600 people per hour.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Where
is Manakamana located?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Manakamana
temple lies 12 Km south of historic town Gorkha and located on a prominent
ridge<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">(1302
MT. above sea level) overlooking the river valleys of Trisuli (south) and
Marsyangdi<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(West). It is 105 km away from Kathmandu and takes 4
hours of bus ride to reach there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What
is it famous for?<br />
</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Manakamana
is considered the Goddess form of Bhagwati who is considered to full all
wishes. Apart from that located at 1302m where <span style="background: white; color: #222222;">spectacular views of the Manaslu- Himachali and Annapurna
ranges can be seen from the north side of the temple.</span><br />
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Are foreigners allowed for this program?<br />
</b>There is no specific restriction for this program but foreigners are not
allowed inside the Temple due to cultural difference.<br />
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Travel Nepalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08961259752034142653noreply@blogger.com0Nepal28.394857 84.12400821.2563835 73.796859500000011 35.5333305 94.4511565tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-68731559865906135902013-12-07T18:22:00.000-08:002013-12-07T18:22:26.726-08:00Trip Advisor's top holiday destination 2014 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With technology and searching options, traveler and tourist have become smart and resources full. Every year Trip Advisor comes out with its list of top ten destination highlighting the best of world's hospitality.This year 54 places across the globe, the spots were selected based on data collected from millions of TripAdvisor user searches and reviews. These were the places that have seen the “greatest increase in positive traveler feedback and traveler interest”, said the travel search engine.<br /><br />Havana took the top world spot, beating off stiff competition from La Fortuna de San Carlos in Costa Rica, Kathmandu in Nepal, and Jerusalem, while Kailua-Kona, Hawaii nabbed the top U.S. destination over Anchorage and Destin, Fla.<br /><br />Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the World:<br />
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<li>Havana, Cuba</li>
<li>La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica</li>
<li>Kathmandu, Nepal</li>
<li>Jerusalem, Israel</li>
<li>Cusco, Peru</li>
<li>Ambergris Caye, Belize</li>
<li>Sapporo, Japan</li>
<li>Hanoi, Vietnam</li>
<li>Corralejo, Spain</li>
<li>Fortaleza, Brazil</li>
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Top 10 Destinations on the Rise in the U.S.:<br />
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<li>Kailua-Kona, Hawaii</li>
<li>Anchorage, Alaska</li>
<li>Destin, Florida</li>
<li>Bar Harbor, Maine</li>
<li>Santa Fe, New Mexico</li>
<li>Jackson, Wyoming</li>
<li>Galveston, Texas</li>
<li>Brooklyn, New York</li>
<li>Moab, Utah</li>
<li>Gettysburg, Pennsylvania</li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-86352300829121777182013-05-23T23:57:00.000-07:002013-06-05T23:02:20.026-07:00Everest Controversies of 2013 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</b>Everest being one of the most known landmarks has attracted huge controversies
where it has charts news with its headlines. With high rise in numbers coming
for Everest Expedition from all over the world, the cases and controversies related
to Everest scaling are also increasing. From the small brawl to an actress climbing
without permission to the live broad casting from Everest, Everest is buzzing everywhere
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With such controversies happening around, the government of
Nepal has decided to organize a three-day event to celebrate the 60th
Anniversary of the first ascent of the Mt Everest, with a three-day event from
May 27-29. Reality is Everest marks its 60 diamond jubilee with popularity of
high controversies and faces of dissatisfaction.</div>
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Contemplating such condition and situation the government of
Nepal should seriously think about maintaining a strict rules and regulations
in retrospect to the revenue and services that can be given and managed. <br />
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<b>Fight at Everest </b></div>
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April 27, 2013: News tops the chart with controversies of violence
breaking out at 24,000ft – 5,029ft below the summit. Professional climbers Ueli
Steck, Simone Moro, and their photographer, Jonathan Griffith, were attacked at
Everest's Camp II (23,000 feet) by an angry group of Sherpas. It was reported that
Sherpa guides, who were fixing ropes and digging a path on the snowy trail
above Camp 2, asked the climbers to wait until they were finished. Steck, Moro,
and Griffith ignored them and started upwards, knocking ice chunks onto the
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release that the "lead Sherpa was tired and cold and felt that his pride
had been damaged as the three climbers were moving unroped and much faster to
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Everest controversies of 2013 </b><br />
<b>Arjun and Nisha Adhikari climbing
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Nisha Adhikari and Arjun Kari, who have successfully scaled the
Mt Everest on 20<sup>th</sup> May 2013, attracted huge controversies when they
were questioned for their permit at the Everest Base camp.</div>
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During a check by the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee
(SPCC), Namche, the actors names were not listed in the expedition team sent to
us by the ministry. However, her Everest adventure became controversial after
it was discovered that she did not have the permission to climb the peak, as
the papers showed her as an assistant in a Chinese expedition team. No climber
can go beyond the base camp without expedition permit issued by the Nepalese
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<b>Daniel Hughes broadcasting<br />
</b>British climber Daniel Hughes has been charged with illegal broadcasting on
top of Mt.Everest.<br />
Hughes was found broadcasting live on air with BBC for a live video interview
from Mt. Everest on Sunday without
permission from the Nepal Government. <br />
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According to Nepal Government, “There is a permit that is required to film or
use alternative forms of communication on top of the Everest. Even using a
satellite phone on Everest requires a special permission from the Ministry of
Information and Communications (MoIC) and a fee of Nrs 120,000. Filming for
public broadcast could be higher than USD 10,000. Hughes had not taken any
permission from the authorities hence his broadcasting has been termed illegal.”</div>
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Though the climber has auctioned his red nose which he wore during the live
broadcasting to raise £1 Million for the charity of Comic Relief but still his
lack of carelessness shown towards authorities has made expedition
controversial. <br />
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Hughes was quoted, "This is the world's first live video call -- never
been done before -- from the rooftop of the world," Hughes used his HTC
one smartphone to provide video for the call.<br />
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broke the law because Hughes did not seek the government's permission for his
broadcast.”</div>
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Trekking is rigorous activity that requires high energy hard
work, dedication, persistence and focus. Before starting any trekking there are
few things that you must do. Yes, you need to prepare /shortlist your things
that you will need during the trekking. One thing that you have to understand is Trekking
is not a calculative event/program, it is an unconditional program that is highly affected
by various elements like climate, time, situation, natural calamity etc so the
first thing one should be prepare for is uncertainty and situation. You just have to be fully prepared
for the coming. <br />
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Trekking is considered high energy draining activity so one has to be
physically fit as well as need to hydrate constantly during the trip, so be
well prepared for sweat and heat. <br />
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Generally during the trekking, all equipment and other items are carried by the
porters. It is only necessary for you to carry a camera or small day pack, but
one have to understand that trekking is not a solo activity. It is something of
a team that needs proper coordination and team work so helping your guides and
porter is always the best way to be friends and to know more about the place
and region.<br />
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The following is a list of clothing and accessories that are
recommended. This is not intended to be a comprehensive clothing and equipment
list, rather it is intended to act as a reminder of those items that we feel
are essential for your comfort and convenience. However personal preferences
for clothing and equipment can shortlisted be which may be equally as suitable.</div>
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Before trekking always let your guide know about any
physical conditions or deformity that may intrude during the trekking at times such
condition can be life threatening due to carelessness. </div>
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<b><br />Needed items during the trekking </b></div>
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-Trekking or running comfortable shoe- Make yourself
comfortable with the shoe</div>
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-Sandals (lodge)- Gripped anti slip</div>
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-Some pair of trekking socks</div>
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-Warm jacket, </div>
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-Hiking pants</div>
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-Pile jacket</div>
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-Sun hat <br />
-Some pair of shorts<br />
-Fleece Jacket</div>
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<b>-</b> 1 medium sized
quick drying towel</div>
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- Tooth brush/paste (preferably biodegradable)</div>
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- Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)</div>
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- Deodorants</div>
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- Nail clippers</div>
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- Face and body moisturizer</div>
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- Feminine hygiene products</div>
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-Wet wipes (baby wipes)</div>
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-Tissue </div>
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-Anti bacterial hands wash</div>
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-Sleeping bag ( can be hired in Kathmandu and Pokhara)</div>
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-Sunscreen lotion</div>
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-sun glass, lip bam</div>
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-Mosquito repellent for Chitwan</div>
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-Personal medicines ( Most)</div>
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-Day bag pack</div>
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-Camera</div>
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-Trekking Poles</div>
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-Water bottle</div>
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-Head Torch</div>
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-Binoculars</div>
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-Reading book</div>
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-Trail Map/Guide book</div>
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-Journal & Pen</div>
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-Walkman</div>
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-Pencils and small notebooks</div>
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-Travel game i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble</div>
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-Swimming customs (for Kathmandu)</div>
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<b><br /></b><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">Just for precaution always have a small knife; some useful medicine, a match box, compass and a detail map of the region.</span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-35256187855458779022013-04-22T04:26:00.002-07:002013-04-22T04:26:51.256-07:00A new way to see Adventure with wings …<br />
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How would you feel? If you are flying hundreds of meters above in the sky, just to witness the<br />
magnificent birds Black Kites and Egyptian Vultures. Insane or crazy or adventurous whatever you<br />
might say but for bird lovers, it is a treat. To be precise, Parahawking is an art of training birds of prey<br />
to fly with paragliders; it was developed and pioneered in Pokhara by combining paragliding with the<br />
ancient art of falconry. Parahawking provides a unique insight into these birds in-flight behavior from a<br />
completely unique perspective as well as giving an experience of adrenaline. You can imagine yourself<br />
flying like a bird with the attention and focus of another giant bird.<br />
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Especially being recognized as one of the number 1 adventure activity in Pokhara, by BBC, Nat Geo,<br />
Discovery Channel and recommended by the Lonely Planet, the Parahawking Tandem has been taken<br />
seriously by adventure enthusiast.<br />
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Parahawking was developed by British falconer Scott Mason in 2001. Mason is a common name in the<br />
Nepal rescue and rehabilitation of birds’ conservation society. With Parahawking, birds of prey are<br />
trained to fly with paragliders, guiding them to thermals for in-flight rewards and performing aerobatic<br />
maneuvers. During the flight the pilot or passenger will place small morsels of meat onto their gloved<br />
hand, the birds will come and gently land on the hand to take the food, and then gracefully fly away to<br />
find the next thermal.<br />
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On average Parahawking costs around 130 pounds where is feasible from October to mid April. Training<br />
and flying birds are done during the dry season between September and March. Parahawking supports<br />
Vulture conservation by donating 10 Euros from every Parahawking activity in Nepal. The Parahawking<br />
project not only supports the Vulture conservation but during the spare time its volunteers are actively<br />
seen in saving and raising awareness about the project of these big giant birds.<br />
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The concept of Parahawking began when Mason was on a round-the-world trip in Pokhara, Nepal,<br />
where he was studying about birds behavior specifically griffon vulture, steppe eagle and black kite.<br />
During one of his research session, while taking a tandem paragliding flight with British paraglider Adam<br />
Hill, he had the opportunity to see raptors in flight, and realized that he could combine the sports of<br />
paragliding and falconry. He figured out it was interesting as well as exciting as people were unaware<br />
about the giant birds and people had many question regarding their in flight behavior.<br />
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The team started by training two black kites, but have since added 2 Egyptian vulture. With a lot of<br />
restrict and limitations Parahawking has been fight against legal grounds with the wild life protection<br />
act. Adapting the norms and regulation only rescued birds are used none of the birds have been taken<br />
from the wild as the wild life protection act of Nepal Prohibits the use of any wildlife in any commercial<br />
purpose.<br />
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Still struggling with controversy, Parahawking is an amazing experience where the bird guides you<br />
through the skies. The experience is totally unique and unforgettable where you get to learn a lot about<br />
these gentle beasts. On one hand surfing in the sky with the giant birds, you have the fun of a lifetime<br />
where as on the other you play an important part in saving the bird by donating a certain amount for the Jatayu Restaurant.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-31814597525637878222013-04-22T04:24:00.001-07:002013-04-22T04:24:19.790-07:00Tamang Heritage Trail a unique way to see Nepal's cultural heritage <br />
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Located between Langtang and the Ganesh Himal, the 'Tamang Heritage Trail' offers an immersive<br />
cultural experience and scenic views of the adventurous Mountain Range. It covers an area of<br />
outstanding natural beauty with a rich cultural heritage preserved by its ethnic Tamang Community.<br />
Richness in both cultural and natural aspects of this area truly fulfills your desire to make your holiday<br />
for lifetime experience. The main inhabitants of this area are believed to be the descendants of Tibetans<br />
from Kerung who intermingled with Tamang of the Helambu area. Tamang communities are generally<br />
found on higher elevations with the peasants engaging in shifting cultivation and extraction of forest<br />
products. They are mainly sheep and yak herders but grow some hardy grains and vegetables. Their<br />
daily life activities include raising livestock, agriculture and trade with Kerung in Tibet. They also make<br />
baskets and mats from mountain bamboo.<br />
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Practicing a unique and rich culture, it is considered as one of the prized cultural heritages of Nepal.<br />
The people, craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden<br />
porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scenery make this are an ideal model<br />
trekking destination in Nepal.<br />
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The Tamang culture mostly searches beliefs of Shamanism that is still used in daily lives of the people.<br />
The trek takes you through a number of settlements where these communities live, while also taking<br />
you to a high mountain ridge to give you breathtaking views of the surrounding mountain peaks of<br />
Langtang, Ganesh Himal and peaks in bordering Tibet. The valley offers pine forest, swift mountain<br />
streams, rugged rock and snow- capped peaks, grassy downs and meadows strewn with daisies and wild<br />
primula. During the trekking one can we enjoy the panoramic mountain views of the nearby peaks and<br />
soak in the natural hot springs at Tatopani.<br />
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If you love wild life then there are great chances of spotting bears, leopards, red panda’s and musk deer<br />
that however are no danger. In March and April the Rhododendron forests have many different species<br />
of trees, birds and butterflies while trekking you can discover the rough history of the Tibetan ancestors.<br />
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The trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Thuman,<br />
Timure, Briddim, Lama Hotel, Langtang valley and Kyangjin Gompa. Goljung, Gatlang and Langtang are<br />
traditional Tamang villages culminating cultural features. The visit to beautiful local Tamang monastery<br />
and the holy Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang adds exhilaration to your trekking.<br />
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Trekking in Tamang Heritage Trail offers; to the mountains lovers’ opportunity to observe Syabru, Mane<br />
and other local dances at Goljung, Brimdang and Gatlang village, this is nearby Tibetan border. The<br />
villages also sell exclusive handicraft items like traditional caps, mufflers and other items, where the<br />
stay is a unique experience. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings<br />
at Thuman is an unforgettable experience. At Briddim one gets to experience the famous Tamang<br />
hospitality, where there is home stay facility in two dozen houses.<br />
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<b>Brief Itinerary:</b><br />
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Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.) via Trishuli<br />
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Day 02 : Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.).<br />
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Day 03 : Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.).<br />
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Day 04 : Tatopani to Thuman (2338m.) via Nagthali (3165m.).<br />
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Day 05 : Thuman to Timure (1762m.).<br />
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Day 06 : Timure to Briddim village (2229m.).<br />
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Day 07 : Briddim village to lama hotel (1900M).<br />
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Day 08 : Lama Hotel Trek ThuloSyabru (2100.):<br />
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Day 09 : Thulo Shyabru to Dhunche<br />
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Day 10 : Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu<br />
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<b>Detailed Itinerary:</b><br />
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Day 01 : Drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubesi (1467 m.) via Trishuli<br />
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The trip starts from Kathmandu with a bus ride and it takes about nine hours to reach Syabrubesi. You<br />
will stay overnight in Syabrubesi. You head north out of Kathmandu driving through scenic foothills<br />
and ridgeline vistas to Syabru Besi passing through Dhunche. While passing along the road at the bank<br />
of Trishuli River you catch a glimpse of Ganesh Himal, terraces and green hills. As you pass through<br />
Dhunche you feel as if you are heading towards deep land.<br />
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Day 02 : Trek from Syabrubesi to Gatlang (2238m.).<br />
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Walking for about six hours you will experience the Tamang culture. You can see scenery from view<br />
point. This day you walk through village. The cultural show at Goljung and Gatlang makes your trekking<br />
a memorable one. Gatlang set high on a hillside among terraced fields is a Tamang settlement. One can<br />
visit a Tamang monastery and beautiful Parvatikunda Lake at Gatlang.<br />
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Day 03 : Trek from Gatlang to Tatopani (2607m.).<br />
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On the way you will enjoy sightseeing of Langtang range and Ganesh Himal. At Tatopani which naturally<br />
signifies 'hot water', you can take hot bath in natural hot springs with bathing areas in the lap of the<br />
mountains. It is believed that taking a dip into this spring would heal you from your aches and pains. This<br />
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day's trekking provides you an opportunity to experience of the Tamang culture.<br />
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Day 04 : Trek from Tatopani to Thuman (2338m.) via Nagthali (3165m.).<br />
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Trekking about 5 hours via Bimthang you can encounter animals like red pandas, monkeys and deers.<br />
The panoramic view of Langtang, Kerung, Ganesh Himal, Sanjen ranges can be distinctly experienced<br />
from Nagthali. Nagthali used to be a popular meditation center for the local monks and priests. Another<br />
cultural village Thuman is popular for its Shamanic performances and beautiful view of Langtang.<br />
Beautiful view of the mountains can be seen from every house in Thuman.<br />
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Day 05 : Trek from Thuman to Timure (1762m.).<br />
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It takes about five hours, while trekking from Thuman to Timure you can visit nearby historical<br />
Rasuwagadi. This day's trekking grants you an opportunity to observe Tibeto Burman Tamang culture on<br />
the two villages on the way. Timure is on the old trade route to Tibet. A fort here is a historical reminder<br />
of the Nepal Tibetan relations that has existed for many centuries. A suspension bridge here links Nepal<br />
and Tibet.<br />
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Day 06 : Trek from Timure to Briddim village (2229m.).<br />
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It takes about six hours. You can experience village life of Briddim. Moreover you can enjoy cultural<br />
show performed by community members. You can also experience of home stay and Tamang culture.<br />
To mention about Briddim is a Tibetan Buddhist village in the bosom of Langtang Himal. As direct<br />
descendant of ancient Tibean immigrants, the culture and tradition of Briddim closely resembles that of<br />
nearly Tibetan villages.<br />
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Day 07 : Trek from Briddim village to lama hotel (1900M).<br />
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From Bridim village to Lama hotel it takes about 4 hour easy walking, the trek starts in the morning then<br />
after 2 hours we will pass through forest and along the river.<br />
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Day 08 : lama Hotel Trek ThuloSyabru (2100.):<br />
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It takes 4/5 hours easy downhill walking along the river and the trail moves gentle descent passing<br />
through forest , terraces and magnificent views of surrounded hills and Ganesh Himal and Langtang<br />
Lirung etc.<br />
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Day 09 : Thulo Shyabru to Dhunche<br />
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It takes about 4 hours easy walking passing trough tamang village where we can explore their rich<br />
culture, life style as well as beauty of Nature and landscape. The journey then will stop after 2 hour<br />
trekking where you can get a breath taking views and wild experience. Then we will reach Dhunche<br />
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Day 10 : Drive from Dhunche to Kathmandu<br />
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It takes about 9 hours. It is a pleasant drive back to Kathmandu with splendid views of hills, mountains,<br />
terraces and villages.<br />
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It has been decades, from the day when Humans laid their first step on the highest point of earth. It<br />
was a historical movement that marks history of human domination over nature. Edmund Hillary and<br />
Tenzing Norgay were people who made this possible and were part of the British Everest Expedition,<br />
1953, led by Colonel John Hunt. For this expedition Hunt had selected a team of people who were<br />
experienced climbers from all around the British Empire. With specific criteria, Edmund Hillary was<br />
selected as a climber from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay, though born a Sherpa was selected for<br />
being native to the Himalayas. More or less, the team was setup with a strategy for laying the historical<br />
step over Mt. Everest. The team also included a filmmaker to document their progress and a writer to<br />
record the details of the expedition.<br />
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After months of planning and organizing, the expedition began to climb. On their way up, the team<br />
established nine camps, some of which are still used by climbers’ today. Due to harsh climatic condition<br />
and bad weather only four of the team member would get a chance to make an attempt to reach<br />
the summit. Hunt, the team leader, selected two teams of climbers. The first team consisted of Tom<br />
Bourdillon and Charles Evans and the second team consisted of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.<br />
The first team left on May 26, 1953 to reach the summit of Mt. Everest. Although the two men made<br />
it up to about 300 feet shy of the summit, the highest any human had yet reached, they were forced<br />
to turn back after bad weather set in as well as a fall and problems with their oxygen tanks. With the<br />
failure of the first team there were less hopes but Edmund and Tenzing were determine to concur<br />
Everest. They had the pressure as well as the motivation to do something which no one had done. The<br />
first step on Everest was not just a dream but a legacy where number of people had already lost their<br />
lives.<br />
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Nearly at 4 a.m. on May 29, 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay awoke in camp nine and readied<br />
themselves for their climb. Like always the weather was harsh and due to heavy snow fall things were<br />
frozen solid. Hillary discovered that his boots had frozen and thus spent two hours defrosting them.<br />
Mount Everest has an extreme climate. The summit temperature never rises above freezing or 32° F (0°<br />
C). Its summit temperatures in January average -33° F (-36° C) and can drop to -76° F (-60° C). In July, the<br />
average summit temperature is -2° F (-19° C). In such harsh climate condition it is nearly impossible to<br />
do anything.<br />
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With determination and strong will, the two men left camp at 6:30 a.m. Upon their climb, they came<br />
upon one particularly difficult rock face, but Hillary found a way to climb it (The rock face is now<br />
called "Hillary's Step) Stepping up in the harsh climate every step was a hard blow in the face but<br />
determined with the objective of making history. At 11:30 a.m., Hillary and Tenzing reached the summit<br />
of Mount Everest.<br />
“A symmetrical, beautiful snow cone summit,” said Edmund Hillary.<br />
<br />
Hillary reached out to shake Tenzing's hand, but Tenzing gave him a hug in return. The two men enjoyed<br />
only 15 minutes at the top of the world because of their low air supply, but they spent their time taking<br />
photographs, taking in the view, placing a food offering (Tenzing), and looking for any sign that the<br />
missing climbers from 1924 had been there before them (they didn't find any).<br />
<br />
Edmund Hillary took several photographs of the scenery and of Sherpa Tenzing waving flags<br />
representing Britain, Nepal, the United Nations and India. Tenzing buried some sweets and biscuits<br />
in the snow as a Buddhist offering to the gods. They looked for signs of George Mallory and<br />
<br />
Andrew "Sandy" Irvine who had disappeared in 1924 in a similar attempt to conquer Everest, but found<br />
nothing.<br />
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Then they began the slow and tortuous descent to rejoin their team leader Colonel John Hunt further<br />
down the mountain at Camp VI.<br />
<br />
When he saw the two men looking so exhausted Col Hunt assumed they had failed to reach the summit<br />
and started planning another attempt.<br />
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Prior Hillary and Tenzing successful scaling Mount Everest had long been considered un-climbable due<br />
to innumerable number of failures but Edmund and Tenzing mark the history with their accent. Till date<br />
more than 5,000 people have climbed Everest and 219 have died trying. About 77 percent of those<br />
ascents have been accomplished since 2000. Currently the permit fee of climbing Mt Everest is USD<br />
10,000 and still the craze of Everest has not gone down in fact the human domination nature has grown<br />
so much Nepal ha established itself as a mountaineering country.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-28577082600335129262013-04-22T04:16:00.000-07:002013-04-22T04:16:49.488-07:00Adventurous White water rafting in Nepal <br />
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White water rafting is one of the most exciting and sort after activity in Nepal, people from all over the<br />
world come here just to enjoy and relax the nature’s exotic creation.<br />
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The Bhote Koshi, which runs alongside the Arniko Highway to the Tibetan border northeast of<br />
Kathmandu, is probably the steepest and hardest commercial rafting river in Nepal. It has been rated<br />
Class 4+ river which in normal terms mean high adventurous.<br />
It is a Twenty- Six Kilometers of continuous white water that soaks rafters as they shoot through a<br />
veritable maze of canyons and boulders and requires a lot of concentration. Starting above Barabise, the<br />
river moves toward Lamosangu with a twist and turns.<br />
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Passing by the big rapids and facing waves arouses the sense of emancipation where fear and<br />
excitement melts down and the splash of cold water refreshes you. Dare to challenge nature, come face<br />
it at its best form with an exciting taste of adrenaline and you will know the real meaning of adventure.<br />
This river of Nepal is ready to take you up for a rollercoaster ride that is more than fast and furious.<br />
Full with excitement and exhilaration White Water Rafting in Bhote Koshi is accustomed to the real<br />
adventure of what Nepal has to offer. Within the swiftly flowing rivers and tantalizing sheer music,<br />
the rivers seem stalled in time. Shattering its image the river comes alive with raging attitude to an<br />
aggressive twists and turns. Fear takes a new form of excitement creating an enthusiasm to testify your<br />
will where no one can keep themselves from the adrenal rush. Divine to sight, the natural raw terrain<br />
and unexploited greenery adds satisfaction to the eyes. The journey on the flowing torrents could thus<br />
be an exhilarating and fun-filled adventure.<br />
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After a series of Class III rapids, easy yet so adventurous, then comes the first Class IV rapid popularly<br />
known as Gerbil in the Plumbing followed by the technical rapid Frog in a Blender, which makes us<br />
fearless while tackling the churning waves in a big swirling pool. After a long gutsy ride, which feels like a<br />
ride on the back of a giant dragon?<br />
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This river is one of the most fun things you can do right out of the Kathmandu and a great way to get<br />
an adrenaline fix during the low water months. It is one of the most exciting ways of exploring Nepal.<br />
The Government has opened 16 rivers graded on a scale of 1 to 5 for commercial rafting. Continuous,<br />
challenging and action-packed, the Bhote Koshi offers nothing less than the ride of a lifetime.<br />
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Bhote Koshi River rafting is also an idyllic rafting trip for the experienced Rafters and Kayakers.<br />
During the rafting you cruise through a stupendous setting, thrilling drops, gorges and limestone<br />
formations welcome you into another dimension where your instinct becomes your driving force and<br />
your body is your best ally. Both experienced and novice paddlers will agree that this is the Ultimate<br />
Rafting Experience.<br />
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Rafting in the Bhote Koshi is a full body activity, with much more than mere paddling. You learn how to<br />
throw your body weight around the raft in desperate, yet effective attempts to swing the raft around<br />
boulders and through the hydraulics. Owing to its sharp gradient, this is a fast flowing river, offering a<br />
unique combination of exceptionally fun and challenging rapids without it ever getting past the point of<br />
recreation. Suitable for both novices and expert rafters, Bhote Koshi offers the ultimate adrenaline rush.<br />
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The best time for rafting along this Bhote Koshi river is from October to December and From February<br />
to April. This is an ideal package either for veteran or beginner on river rafting. If you have never rafted<br />
before but want to get an experience Bhote Koshi is a wild ride. Awesome scenery of the territory,<br />
gorges, formation of limestone and thrilling drops of river makes your adventure an ever memorable.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-56179210643834149522013-04-22T04:13:00.001-07:002013-04-22T04:13:13.924-07:00Jatayu Restaurant (JR) A Bird conservation project <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Jatayu Restaurant (JR), the name might give you an eccentric feeling of curiosity and oddness but reality<br />
is, it’s not a conventional restaurant that address the apatite, perhaps it’s a bizarre of its kind, a feast<br />
that has been dedicated to birds conservation. To be specific, it is a conservational site, established<br />
with the theme to conserve the decreasing population of three rare species of vultures’ namely white-<br />
rumped vulture, slender-billed vulture and red-headed vulture.<br />
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Practically settling down from its name and visualizing its periphery is yet another amazement. The<br />
restaurant not only evades the bad image of the natural scavengers but provides an overwhelming<br />
platform to learn and to observe the behavioral aspect of this king of birds.<br />
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Nevertheless, synchronizing the graphic and bloody scene might be an interest for researchers but for<br />
lighthearted people, it’s just a scene of a horror which explicates an open fest of bloody and fleshy<br />
carcass where hundreds of birds line up for their meal. It has been recorded that vulture numbers<br />
arriving at restaurant from 60 to as high as 274 vultures at one feeding scene.<br />
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The restaurant also houses a hide for the visitors to watch the fest where interested bird enthusiasts<br />
can learn more about the bird species. The restaurant is famous among travelers, tourists and bird<br />
enthusiasts as a wonder land where as for the locals, it’s a new concept of conservation adapting<br />
the ecological demand. In the year 2006, when the number of Vulture population plumed down, a<br />
situation of ecological turmoil ruled in. Suddenly attention was diverted towards the reasons behind<br />
the turmoil where researchers came to know about implication of the Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory<br />
Drug (NSAID) Diclofenac on the bird species. Highlighting the need of time, Bird Conservation Nepal<br />
(BCN) played a crucial role in raising awareness about the issue. As the number of vulture population<br />
decreased, the dead carcasses were left aside to decay, spreading diseases and threatening the<br />
environment. The cause behind was the bird feasted on the contaminated dead animal carcass treated<br />
with Diclofenac, which was toxic to the bird species. In addition, the consumption of the medicine<br />
from the death carcass resulted in the death of the bird which slacked the vulture population. On the<br />
result of that the BCN established a community-run sanctuary named Jatayu (Vulture) Restaurant at<br />
Pithauli, Nawalparasi District which catered the extinct species with the fresh carcass uncontaminated<br />
with Diclofenac. They first setup a community shed where cows and buffalos outgrown their productive<br />
age are sheltered and after their death. They would be skinned out and fed at the JR to the birds.<br />
Additionally, adapting the trend the community shelter pays NRs 200 per animal to the donors which<br />
were previously exported to India. The community shed currently is running under the financial<br />
support of United Nation Development Programme’s Global Environment Facility and Royal Society<br />
for Protection of Birds (RSPB). The entire management of this restaurant is managed under the local<br />
community with technical support from BCN. Likewise, a study of Nepal’s 75 districts by BCN finds that<br />
the use of Diclofenac has dropped by 90 percent since 2006, thanks to work of BCN and its partners<br />
like Nepalese government (Department of Drug Administrative and Department of National Parks and<br />
Wildlife Conservation) the numbers are growing creating and alerting people about their ecological<br />
importance and conservation of these nature scavengers. JR has established itself as a unique and<br />
model sanctuary managed under public partnership.<br />
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According to BCN, “In addition to this, the centre also features collected fauna specimen, others birds,<br />
mammals and natural history of area. There is increase in tourist numbers. A number of training such<br />
as specimen collection and preservation for biodiversity museum management and cow rescue centre<br />
management were held at the community level and a total of 96 beneficiaries directly benefited<br />
from these training and seminars. Besides, these, various training for livelihood improvement of local<br />
communities such wormi-composting ecotourism/nature guides, bee keeping, fisheries training,<br />
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ornithological training training have been conducted to encourage active participation of local people<br />
in conservation. Conservation education and different awareness activities are also held to different<br />
groups in the community which helped to generate a positive attitude towards vulture conservation.<br />
Local VDCs/Veterinary professionals and vendor of East Nawalparasi declare area as Diclofenac Free<br />
Zone (DFZs). There is home stay facilities if visitor want to live with local communities and simple<br />
restaurants are also available in the quiet village Hotels are also available close by. There is opportunity<br />
to gain experience of Tharu culture and religion and enjoy the delicious food made by them. There<br />
is a religious temple of Tharu community. Visitors can take advantage of the trained guides that are<br />
available for nature walks and cultural tours of Chitwan National Park and the nearby villages.”<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-66623921339759502832013-04-22T04:05:00.001-07:002013-04-22T04:05:34.216-07:00Challenging your limits, the Tilicho Trekking….<br />
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Challenging your limits, the Tilicho Trail is one of the most popular trekking routes in the world. Most of<br />
the tourists who come to Nepal go through this trekking route as it gives an overwhelming experience<br />
of both adrenalin as well as natural beauty. It gives you the opportunities to trek within the Himalayan<br />
range, along trails that takes one as high as 5,416m at the Thorang-La pass and at a height of 4,919<br />
meters. Another attraction of this trekking route is the mysterious Tilicho Lake that holds the reputation<br />
of being located at an elevation of being the highest lake. Its reputation precedes by its image of crystal<br />
clear and emerald green water that sits quietly below Tilicho Peak, which towers above at 7,132 meters.<br />
The unique geographical location of the Lake, situated in within the Annapurna Range, gives it the<br />
adventurous essence. With a three days trek, the Tilicho trail starts from Manang, and should only be<br />
undertaken by well-equipped and experienced guides. The route is highly challenging and demands a<br />
high alert safety.<br />
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However, another most important fact is that one has to remain at high altitudes for considerable<br />
period of time so altitude sickness is yet another obstacle. With this trekking one needs to have<br />
excellent camping gear, food, and clothing for high altitudes on this trail as a large section of the trail is<br />
at high altitudes and it is necessary to camp high one has to be properly acclimatized, or allow time for<br />
it. The descending trail out of Manang follows the wooden bridge spanning the Marsyandi River, climbs<br />
to a long flat ridge leading into a beautiful pine forest, and finally descends to another wooden bridge<br />
across the Kangsar Khola - before climbing up to Kangsar (3,700m) where there are two small lodges.<br />
From Kangsar, there are three trails to Tilicho Base Camp, taking 4-6 hours, depending on the trail.<br />
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The shortest and usually least dangerous path descends from Kangsar to the river, crosses a metal<br />
suspension bridge, and follows the riverbank through wooded areas. It is best to ask the locals in<br />
Kangsar about trail conditions. About 3 hours walking up-river, you cross a primitive bridge, ascend<br />
steeply, and follow the ridge along a path to Tilicho Base Camp. The second path from Kangsar arrives<br />
after about two hours at Gompa, which is an interesting place to visit.<br />
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The third trail rises steeply and circuitously, and takes about two hours longer. It descends rapidly<br />
down a switchback landslide into Tilicho Base Camp, at about 4,300m. From Tilicho Base Camp the path<br />
continues up along moraine ridges and grassy slopes to some large switchbacks carved out on the slope<br />
till you reach a watershed. On the other side is Tilicho Lake. It is not possible to go around the edges of<br />
the lake, so it is best to ascend to a ridge at 5,000m, overlooking Tilicho Lake. Campsites are also found<br />
on its north eastern shore.<br />
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Altitude sickness like shortness of breath, exhaustion, headache, etc is the often felt symptoms so<br />
travelers and trekkers have to be smart. Staying at the lake for more than an hour is not a comfortable<br />
experience so it is best to descend quickly to the base camp. One can also descend to the base camp at<br />
Manang on the lower path, which is another four hours plus. Another option is to make the trip from<br />
Base Camp to Tilicho Lake and return to Manang in one long, rather tiring day. From Kangsar at Manang,<br />
you can also go straight to Thorung Phedi (4,420m) and cross Thorung La (5,416m) and descend either<br />
to Muktinath (eight hours) or walk another hour to Jharkot. It is only another three hours to Jomsom<br />
from there.<br />
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There are two possible passes from Tilicho Lake to Jomsom, the first one is the Meso Kanto La (pass),<br />
which unfortunately leads to a restricted military training area. An alternative option is to cross Meso<br />
Kanto La from the north and find the traverse to Thini. Going that way will bypass the restricted area<br />
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and solve this problem. The crux is that the west slope of Meso Kanto La is very steep. When it is<br />
snow covered, it may at best be an excruciating snow trudge but it can also be avalanche prone or not<br />
negotiable at all without crampons, ice axe and ropes. Snow and ice can be expected there from early<br />
September to May. The second trail is famous among tourists and is known as the Tourist La ( pass). As<br />
the name suggests, this is much easier to negotiate and from the pass trekkers have a view far into Tibet<br />
and Mustang.<br />
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The best seasons to visit Tilicho Lake are June, July and August. Conventional wisdom has it that it is not<br />
only stupid, but nearly suicidal, to trek during the monsoons. But, during the monsoon season, Tilicho is<br />
at its best, when other areas are experiencing rain. Anyone venturing up in the other seasons will find<br />
Tilicho, although stunningly beautiful, cold and inhospitable. It is freezing cold between October to May<br />
and snow, which rarely melts, can fall any time. Furthermore, one has to cross some steep slopes that<br />
are avalanche prone when snow covered.<br />
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With an enigmatic presence, Mt. Everest stands as a symbol of human endurance and limitation<br />
that testifies and has engulfed many in their quest of proving themselves. Standing tall at a height<br />
of 8848 meters it’s the ultimate destination for mountaineering. According to locals Mount<br />
Everest is also known as Chomolungma or "Goddess Mother of the Land". Sherpas who have<br />
been the aborigines of the Himalayas have long revered it as an abode of the gods. Although<br />
Everest has seen many Victories but to its other side it also hides a spiritual side, the Sherpas<br />
still regard the mountain as a holy place. Even today all modern expeditions begin with a<br />
ceremony in which Sherpas and other team members leave offerings and pay homage to the gods<br />
of the mountain, hoping to remain in their good graces throughout the climb. The 20th century<br />
orchestrated Man’s step in moon as the biggest headline creating a swarm of curiosity but still<br />
there are so many things that remained un-answered and un-explained. Similarly, today in the<br />
21st century a new discovery has amazed people to believe in the existence of the supernatural<br />
power and its understanding. In-fact if you look at technical science Mount Everest was created<br />
by the uplifting of continental crustal material caused by the collision of the Indian lithospheric<br />
plate and the Eurasian lithospheric plate. Mt. Everest is still rising from the continuing collision.<br />
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Shocking yet admirable, the new discovery of a man and women face on Mt. Everest and Lhotse<br />
has created an amazement to see the world’s top most point with a new angle of admiration<br />
and anticipation. The abstract creativity of nature synchronizing in shape is a well example of<br />
nature’s abundance where Nepal holds the pride of honoring such manifestation of mysticism.<br />
Some people say it’s the eight wonder and some say it’s divine but to reality its one of the<br />
extreme creation of nature gifted in the form of abstract art which signifies the human relation<br />
with nature. Though, people from different caste and creed have their own interpretation<br />
and meaning but reality is the image on the Mt. Everest symbolizes the enigma of human<br />
existence and survival where the spirituality and divinity comes to the level of seeing in shape of<br />
amazement.<br />
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The shape interprets the image as of an eye opened man in deep solitude and veneration facing<br />
upwards to the sky who when reversed transforms and shows the feminine form.<br />
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These figures are widely historical and make this Saragmatha area the world’s greatest natural<br />
sacred wonder. The mythical holly grail has been found.<br />
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This is proof of the spiritual bridge many on earth have waited ages to see. These figures are the<br />
balanced motion of love and devotion.<br />
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Nepal should cater itself as the destination of spiritual land which has such shapes of artistic<br />
work where god had created an earthly canvas on which lays the physical proof of man’s<br />
connection to his higher form. Perhaps, the heights point on earth really signifies the connection<br />
of man with god and what ever you name it; it’s the symbol of unity and peace.<br />
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Excited and adrenaline pumping, the Ghorepani - Poon Hill (Pun Hill) is renowned as a classic trek. The<br />
Ghorepani Poon Hill trek has over the years been the bestseller. The breathtaking mountain scenery and<br />
the beautiful ethnic villages justify the popularity of Ghorepani trekking. The trek is easy, it has enough<br />
walking along streams and forests for those who are looking for a few days close to nature, yet it is not<br />
far away and involves no high climbing .You absolutely have no risk of altitude sickness on this trek.<br />
Ghorepani trekking can be done all through the year except during the monsoon.<br />
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This trek majorly focuses in Annapurna region, which is world famous for trekking. The trail winds<br />
through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past icy waterfalls where you can stop to cool your<br />
face. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the Himalayas that gives you the feeling to explore<br />
and search more. Starting with short drive from Pokhara to Nayapul the Nepal Ghorepani Trekking<br />
offers Mt. fishtail (6997m/22,956ft), Annapurna 1st in our first day hiking. You got to climb about 3500<br />
stone steps on the way to Ghorepani(2,750m) from Tikhedhunga. The Ghorepani poon hill trek offers<br />
remarkable natural panorama, eye-catching views of Annapurna South (7,219m/23,684ft) Dhaulagiri<br />
(8167m) Machhapuchchhre(6997m) and Himchuli (6,434).<br />
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The trek offers spectacular mountain scenery along with charming villages inhabited particularly by the<br />
Gurungs & Magars, dense rhododendron forests full of birds and deep sub-tropical valleys, all set below<br />
the Annapurnas with the picturesque peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail Peak) dominating the skyline.<br />
This trek is relatively easy because it takes you only up to 3210m at its highest point on Poon Hill .<br />
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Ghorepani is densely forested with rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal. Every spring it is<br />
tremendous scenery to watch these forests in bloom with the panorama of the high mountains on the<br />
skyline.This trek, in the Annapurna foothills to the view point on Poonhill, offers all the best of trekking<br />
in Nepal. At the climax of this trek you will climb Poonhill at dawn to enjoy one of the most spectacular<br />
views of the mountains on earth. As the sun touches the snow-capped summits the Himalayan giants,<br />
Dhaulagiri (8167m) and Annapurna (8091m) along with a maze of other peaks, slowly begin to appear,<br />
like magic, before our eyes. It is a rewarding trek that can be enjoyed by every lover of nature and<br />
beautiful landscapes.<br />
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From Ghorepani we descend for the beautiful Gurung (name of a community) village of Ghandruk on<br />
the lap of the Annapurna. The village is known for its traditional houses, rich culture and the great<br />
landscape. Walking down through the innumerable steps we make a loop at Birethanti and catch our<br />
vehicle for Pokhara at Nayapul .We trace back no part of the trail on this itinerary. On our whole trek,<br />
we use the mountain lodges called the tea houses for our food and accommodation.<br />
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<b>Itinerary:</b><br />
Day 01: Your arrival to Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA), you will be received by our Airport<br />
Representative, and transfer to hotel.<br />
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Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara - 4-5 hours scenic drive by Private Car / van. Overnight at<br />
hotel in Pokhara.<br />
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Day 03: One hour drive to Nayapul by private Car / Van, we then begin trek to Tikhedhunga<br />
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We begin our trek at Nayapul, driving to the road head. After 15- minutes short walk along the bank of<br />
the Modi Khola, we reach Birethanti (1065m) a large village that has many shops & teahouses. From<br />
there, the trail continues through the village. The trail follows the north bank of the Bhurungdi Khola.<br />
From there, the trail climbs steadily up the side of the valley to Hile at 1495m & after the short climb, we<br />
reach Tikhedhunga at 1525m. This trek offers a short & relatively easy day, during journey & allows us to<br />
become used to the experience of trekking in Nepal.<br />
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Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani<br />
Leaving Tikhedunga, we begin our journey with steep climb to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large Magar village at<br />
2070m. Then the trail continues to ascend more gently, through fine forests of oak & rhododendron<br />
towards Banthanti at 2250m. Then we make our trek towards Nangethanti at 2460m. After an hour walk<br />
brings you to Ghorepani at 2775m.<br />
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Day 05: Hiking to Poonhill - back to Ghorepani, and trek to Tadapani.<br />
This morning, we will get up early in the morning, and go for hiking to Poon Hill. From here you will see<br />
superb view of sunrise, and panoramic view of Himalayas, including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South,<br />
Fishtail, and so on. After visiting Poonhill, we will come back to Ghorepani, have a hot breakfast, and<br />
continue walking to Tadapani.<br />
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Day 06: Trek to Ghandruk<br />
The day starts with short downhill. Leaving Tadapani, we descend steeply through forests and then the<br />
trail eases as we reach Ghandrunk (2000m), which is the village of Gurung people, one of the ethnic<br />
groups of Nepal, have their own dialect, typical culture, costume, and life style. This village is possibly<br />
the popular tourist destination that offers the beautiful mountain views and having easy connection<br />
with Pokhara or Kathmandu. Overnight at Guest House. B.L.D.<br />
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Day 07: Trek down to Birethanti - Nayapul - Pokhara.<br />
Today we begin our journey, from Ghandruk offering easy walking all downhill to Nayapul, we then drive<br />
to Pokhara.<br />
Day 08: Drive back to Kathmandu by car / van. Overnight stay at hotel in Kathmandu.<br />
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Day 09: Full day sightseeing tour of Kathmandu valley (Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath,<br />
Swayambhu, and Kathmandu durbar square).<br />
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Day 10: Transfer to Airport for your onward Journey. Farewell!<br />
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Highlighting the eight of the world's ten highest peaks, Nepal is exceptionally blessed with spectacular<br />
and impressive trekking & camping sites. Trekking and camping go hand in hand where Trekking is done<br />
in the most rural and remote areas testing human limitation and camping is done to utilize the resources<br />
available. Camping helps in terms of resting, planning, strategy and energy saving. To be precise if<br />
trekking is the objective then camping can be considered as the motivation. Like such, Camping is often<br />
enjoyed in conjunction with various adventurous activities, such as: canoeing, climbing, fishing, hill<br />
walking, mountain biking, motorcycling, swimming, whitewater kayaking etc.<br />
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Camping in Nepal is an unpredictable scenario that depends upon location, and time. It can change<br />
drastically from being normal to in a situation. It is highly recommended to do a detail study before<br />
starting your journey understanding the pros and cons of the location.<br />
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Nepal is famous in the world for outdoor activities and trekking. Every part of its earth is adventurous<br />
and exciting where the rigid terrain and untouched wilderness keeps the excitement running. More<br />
often in absence of proper infrastructures, camping is the best solution that is reliable and adaptable.<br />
Especially during trekking the range of sceneries, changes from sub-tropical jungle to the Himalayan high<br />
glacier, according to the place and time where nature has its own standards. In most of the times there<br />
are no resources and trekkers and hikers have to be self sustained and camping helps to settle down<br />
with effective resources.<br />
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The Himalayas are not just for the mountaineers and very experienced ice climbers and trekkers. They<br />
offer a range of treks to suit all aptitudes and abilities, from a modest hike in the foothills to more<br />
challenging high altitude treks. The people, the flora and fauna and the immense landscape combines<br />
in a kaleidoscope of sights and sensations that make a camping trip among the Himalayas a unique<br />
experience.<br />
Similarly camping is yet another exhilaration that not only makes you feel comfortable but it helps<br />
you to understand nature. As camping is associated with harsh climate outdoors, you have to be well<br />
prepared. Here are some of the precautions to be taken during camping.<br />
• Check for potential hazards. Be sure to check the site thoroughly for glass, sharp objects,<br />
branches, large ant beds, poison ivy, bees and hazardous terrain.<br />
• Inspect the site. Look for a level site with enough room to spread out all your gear. Also, a site<br />
that has trees or shrubs on the side of prevailing winds will help block strong, unexpected gusts.<br />
• Build fires in a safe area. Your open fires and fuel-burning appliances must be far enough away<br />
from the tent to prevent ignition from sparks, flames and heat. Never use a flame or any other<br />
heating device inside a tent. Use a flashlight or battery-powered light instead.<br />
• Make sure your fires are always attended. Be sure you have an area for a fire that cannot spread<br />
laterally or vertically – a grill or stone surface is ideal. When putting the fire out, drown it with<br />
water, making sure all embers, coals and sticks are wet.<br />
• Dispose of trash properly. Remember to recycle – use the proper recycling bins if available.<br />
• Watch out for bugs. Avoid attracting stinging insects by wearing light-colored clothing and<br />
avoiding perfumes or colognes.<br />
• Beware when encountering wildlife. To ward off bears, keep your campsite clean, and do not<br />
leave food, garbage, coolers, cooking equipment or utensils out in the open. Remember that<br />
bears are potentially dangerous and unpredictable – never feed or approach a bear. Use a<br />
flashlight at night – many animals feed at night and the use of a flashlight may warn them away.<br />
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Beware of poisonous plants. Familiarize yourself with any dangerous plants that are common to<br />
the area. If you come into contact with a poisonous plant, immediately rinse the affected area<br />
with water and apply a soothing lotion, such as calamine, to the affected area.<br />
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Backpacking is a yet another mobile option of camping that is hugely being witnessed here in Nepal.<br />
The popularity of Backpacking has gained phenomenally especially amongst youth who are willing to go<br />
through a challenging experience as well as cost effective solution for their trip. It is the cheapest ways<br />
to camp, but is the most uncomfortable way of travelling with limited resources and the equipment. On<br />
the other hand for many campers, backpacking allows them to experience the true wilderness, but there<br />
is the possibility of severe weather and injury in the remote areas.<br />
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Wildlife camping is not very different from normal camping, except the wild camping doesn't get<br />
restricted to season or any adventure activity. It works as a recreational program and there isn't any age<br />
limit in this. Anyone who likes to explore nature and want to learn the facts about what nature has given<br />
to us and what we can give in return, can take up this camping experience.<br />
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Dhaulagiri Camping: Hidden in the valleys of the mountains, the Dhaulagiri camping is an enriching<br />
experience encompassing the Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,167m / 26,795 ft), the seventh highest Himalayan Peak<br />
of the world. The Dhaulagiri camping is one of the most Adventures and challenging trekking trail that<br />
screens the hidden lands of Dolpo to its north, and rich bio diversity with alpine forest towards the<br />
west. During the camping one can get the opportunity to explore the amazing life styles of Gurung<br />
and Magar peoples and their culture in the wilderness. The trekking trails of Dhaulagiri region also<br />
includes traditional ethnic villages and untouched forests, it is a panoramic creation of nature. Tukuche<br />
peak, Nilgiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhare etc are its major attractions where one can enjoy the<br />
mountains.<br />
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Makalu Camping: Located in the eastern part of Nepal in Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbhu district,<br />
the Makalu Region is well known for its rich bio diversity and natural beauty. The Makalu camping rout<br />
encompasses various terrains enclosing tropical forest and snow-capped mountains at an elevation of<br />
8000 M. Makalu region is Nepal’s largest protected area that exhibits a rich culture. The main attractions<br />
of Makalu trekking are Mount Makalu (8463m), and Makalu Barun National Park.<br />
The region includes various trekking trails, like Makalu base camp trek, Arun valley Trek, Makalu three<br />
cols Trek, Gupha pokhari trek, Salpa pass trek and Sherpani pass trek. Makalu camping offers you great<br />
opportunity to have unique experience and memory of a life time. Best season for Makalu Trekking is<br />
March to May and September to December.<br />
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Langtang Camping: Bordering Tibet on the northern side the Langtang trekking region combines the<br />
remote and panoramic views of the valley that covers an area of 1,710 sq. K.M. The Region has a<br />
dynamic ecological diversity that spreads through the vivid terrain. The culture and tradition practiced<br />
over here is more contrast to the living tradition anywhere else. Some of the most attractive areas of<br />
the region include the Langtang Valley, the holy lakes at Gosainkunda, and the forested hillsides above<br />
the village of Helambu. The Langtang camping route goes through the Langtang National Park that<br />
contains a wide variety of climatic zones, from subtropical to alpine. Approximately 25% of the park<br />
is forested that is populated with deciduous Oak, Maple, Pine, and various types of Rhododendron<br />
trees. Various rare wild animals like Himalayan black bear, the goat-like Himalayan tahr, Rhesus<br />
monkeys and Red Pandas. There are also stories of Yeti sightings also.<br />
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Annapurna Camping: Annapurna camping is an exciting opportunity that is full of adventure and<br />
excitement. Highlighting the strength of nature, the region is famous for some of the world’s highest<br />
peaks and world’s deepest George like the Kali. The trekking region is famous for trekking, hiking,<br />
Expedition and climbing. In the Annapurna, the upper sub-alpine steppe environment has some of<br />
the rare wildlife like snow leopards and blue sheep. The Main attraction of Annapurna treks are the<br />
panoramic views of Himalayan range where mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Annapurna<br />
I (8091m) Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Annapurna II (7937 m.) , Annapurna III (7555m), Annapurna IV<br />
(7525m), Annapurna south (7219m), Nilgiri (7041m), Machhapuchhare (6998m), Hiunchuli (6441m),<br />
Lamjung Himal (6986m),Tukuche peak (6920m), Tilicho peak (7134m) etc can be seen and felt within<br />
the presence of nature. Annapurna region also gives you a unique opportunity to blend with in<br />
diverse culture and tradition. During the trekking on can explore the amazing life styles and culture of<br />
indigenous people.<br />
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Everest Camping: Everest camping is a unique experience of colorful vibes of Mt Everest. The trek<br />
includes a visit to the world famous Tengboche monastery and breath taking views of the Himalayan<br />
region. The trip starts from early flights in Kathmandu to the air strip at Lukla. The rest of the day is<br />
spent on an easy trek till Phakding. With lighter start the Dudh Kosi Valley welcomes towards Namche<br />
Bazaar. Namche was once a small village, but is now a major trading hub of the region. Generally<br />
Namche is a point of rest or acclimatization. Tibetan people travel regularly here to sell their wares.<br />
A night is spend at Thyangboche, the site of one of the most important Buddhist monasteries in the<br />
Khumbu region. The trail ascends, climbing gradually up the Imja Khola eventually emerging above the<br />
tree line before Dingboche. From Chhukung there are some amazing views of the south-face of Lhotse<br />
to the north with a ring of smaller peaks surrounding it. Dingboche to Kalapatthar takes a further two<br />
days via the lateral moraine of the Everest glacier and Nuptse and Lhotse which tower above. A further<br />
five days are taken retracing to Lukla and the flight back to Kathmandu.<br />
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Camping in Nepal is not just an option, it’s a way of adventurous life that is not predictable but is full<br />
of surprises. Practically speaking safe camping is the best way of managing resources which cannot be<br />
denied. But looking at Nepal’s geography and terrain, Camping is the best solution in regards to the<br />
lack of infrastructure where it gives the real feeling of being close to the nature. Merely with limited<br />
resources camping proves to be the most effective solution from ecological point of view that restricts<br />
limited resources and proper management.<br />
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Located in between the two tectonic plates Eurasian and Indian, Nepal is blessed with a variation of<br />
landscapes that not only amazes but enthralls in every bit of its earth. Looking at it from technical point<br />
of view it’s the same seismic power that created the Himalayan mountain range, and different cave<br />
structures that root inside making and marking its presence. From the top mountains to the beautiful<br />
hiding gorges Nepal has the highest and deepest point here. To the south is the Terai, a flat tropical<br />
land ascending up trend to the Mahabharat mountain range with peaks of up to 4877m, the climatic<br />
and cultural values varies according to place and time. This is to result lay the wide row of the Central<br />
Hills, an undulating mountain area which builds up to the snow –covered Great Himalayan range. Great<br />
Himalayan summits shape the northern boundary of Nepal in the east towards the west. Nepal extends<br />
beyond the Great Himalayan range to the Trans-Himalayan area which is part of barren plateau. This<br />
impressive complex and vaned features involve the basis of attraction in indefinite variety in Nepal.<br />
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Penetrating and rooting below the Caves of Nepal ripple and expose the records of the different<br />
geological and mineralogical eras. These caves offer a place to discover man's most ancient colours,<br />
hidden away for ages in the vast mountains deep beneath variety of wonders. There are many cave<br />
systems that which were accidentally discovered by normal people while engaging in their works. Simple<br />
explorations of these caves have discovered internal passages. So additional survey by professional<br />
people may bring many more marvels awaiting discovery.<br />
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Located at Chobhar Kritipur municipality, Manjushree caves is one of the common caves that lie in the<br />
southern part of Kathmandu Valley. The Manjushree Cave is related with an interesting legend of the<br />
origin of Kathmandu Valley. Manjushree Cave has a total length of 1250m long, although only 350m of<br />
the cave is open to visitors. One has to pay an entrance fee to explore the cave. There are five routes<br />
which have been opened at present. These routes converge at different points, so it is possible for<br />
visitors to enter from one point and to exit from another point. There are three entrance points; one is<br />
the main entrance and the others are Bagh Gufa and Naya Gufa. ('Gufa' means cave in Nepali). There are<br />
two small ponds inside the cave. The first pond is Mahadev Pond which is 40.3m from the main entrance<br />
and the other is Naya Pond which is about 60m from main entrance.<br />
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The need of the hour is to explore fully these caves and inventory to be prepared protected with a view<br />
of protecting unique mineralogical, geological and touristic interests. Among the infinite number of<br />
caves in Nepal firstly attractive and beautiful is Chamero odar or Mahendra Gufa in Pokhara. Mahendra<br />
Gufa which is located 200km from Kathmandu that gives you a good idea of the richness and its<br />
importance of limestone Caves. Mahendra Gufa consists two kilometer that is bifurcated at one point<br />
leading to two dark holes, the limestone walk of which bear innumerable stalagmites and stalactites.<br />
This cave has an icicle –like pendant of calcium carbonate formed by evaporation of water percolating<br />
through lime stone on a roof and also an upward growing conical formation on the floor formed by the<br />
lick from the roof.<br />
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Similarly, other caves in the western region of Nepal like Gupteswar Gufa in Kusma which is 457 in long,<br />
Pandusera Gufa in Sinja, Dhara Village in Jumla. Jumla is in the mid-western region of Nepal. The mid-<br />
western region of Nepal stretches from Chure Himal and Rapti river in the east to Karnali river in the<br />
west. It embraces trans –Himalayan regions of Dolpa, Mugu and Jumla in the north to the Terai's fertile<br />
valleys of Dang and Rapti in the south. There is an interesting cave in Jumla at Dhara Village and it is a<br />
cave containing many kinds of formations in the roof as well as walls particularly stalactites formations.<br />
Another cave lies at the northern corner of the Dang Valley and is popularly known as Chamero Gufa. It<br />
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can be reached in about four hours walk from Tulsipur. The name of this cave is attached with a flying<br />
mammal which are noticed everywhere within the cave.<br />
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Another equally interesting cave is on the slope of the Bandipur hill. This cave is 103 meter long and it<br />
can be reached after half an hour's walk uphill from Bimaltar, a roadside shopping centre located on the<br />
bank of the Marshyangdi river on Prithvi Raj Marg Highway (Kathmandu) Pokhara road.<br />
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There is another sacred caves in Khembalung which are regarded holy both for the Hindus and<br />
Buddhists. This cave is located in Makalu –Barun National Park and conservation area. It is situated in<br />
the Eastern Himalaya to the east of Sagarmatha National Park. The name of Makalu –Barun National<br />
Park is derived from Mt. Makalu (8463 m) –the world's fifth highest peak at the northern borders of<br />
Nepal. The scared caves described above have images of gods and goddesses and so sacred for worship<br />
both by the Hindus and Buddhists.<br />
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In 2007 a team co-led by U.S. researcher and Himalaya expert Broughton Coburn and veteran<br />
mountaineer Pete Athans scaled the crumbling cliffs on a mission to explore the human-made caves.<br />
Inside the caves, the team found ancient Tibetan Buddhist shrines decorated with exquisitely painted<br />
murals, including a 55-panel depiction of Buddha's life. Similarly, in 2009, the 15th-century religious<br />
texts and wall paintings were found in caves carved into sheer cliffs in the ancient kingdom of Mustang.<br />
Few have been able to explore the mysterious caves, since Upper Mustang is a restricted area of Nepal<br />
that was long closed to outsiders.<br />
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Cave system of Nepal hold rich values of traditional, historic and cultural aspect that cannot be<br />
marginalized. Proper management, exploration and research are the need of time where due to lack<br />
of attention, cave robbers are destroying the artifacts. This can not only be a big attraction for tourism<br />
but can be an eye opener from the culture point of view. Thus, these caves should be fully explored and<br />
inventory to sum up in order to gain full knowledge of the formation of these caves.<br />
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The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is the longest and highest alpine walking track in the world winding<br />
4500kms through the tallest mountain ranges and most isolated communities from Tibet to Pakistan.<br />
The trail, which can be undertaken in one continuous trek of 156 days, will traverse the country from<br />
east to west.<br />
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The Nepal section of the GHT offers a kaleidoscope of experiences and World Expeditions are proud to<br />
offer ongoing commercial treks beginning in February each year. Winding beneath the world’s highest<br />
peaks and visiting some of the most remote communities on earth, it passes through lush green valleys,<br />
arid high plateaus and incredible landscapes. It covers 1700km of tracks, divided into 10 different<br />
sections. The trail covers the full distance of the Himalayan Range in Nepal from the district of Taplejung<br />
in the East to Humla and Darchula in the West and ultimately continues through Tibet, India and<br />
Myanmar in East of Nepal and Tibet, India and Pakistan in the West. The treks can be done subsequently<br />
or completely separate from each other. Besides, each GHT section features a number of side-treks of<br />
varying duration and difficulty, some of which require camping equipment and others that can be done<br />
teahouse style. With numerous trekking options and new tourism attractions, each GHT section forms a<br />
distinct trekking and adventure destination within itself.<br />
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Trekkers can choose between two routes. Nepal’s Upper GHT is winding through high mountain ranges<br />
on an average altitude of 3000 to 5000 metres, providing for breath-taking views on the country’s<br />
towering peaks. Along the Lower, Cultural route, tourists will get the chance to visit small communities<br />
and villages and learn about the culture and traditions of Nepal’s various ethnic groups.<br />
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Upper Trail: Trekking along the Upper GHT Trail makes for an unforgettable adventure and for some it<br />
will be the trip of a lifetime. The trail stretches over a distance of about 1,700 km and passes through<br />
spectacular, high altitude mountain landscapes, visiting some of the most remote villages on earth,<br />
where life remains as it was centuries back. Trekking along the Upper Trail requires to cross high passes<br />
with altitudes up to 6,200 m and the whole trek takes about 150 days on average. Proper trekking gear<br />
and mountaineering equipment is needed and anyone attempting this trek should be physically fit and<br />
ideally have some trekking and mountaineering experience. For safety, a local mountain guide who<br />
knows the terrain is definitely recommended especially in high altitudes. Due to the remoteness of the<br />
trek, camping is required for most parts of the adventure and it is necessary that you (or your porter)<br />
carry a tent, food and cooking equipment. But what could be better than pitching your tent surrounded<br />
by the mighty snow-capped Himalayas and sleeping under the star lit sky?<br />
Nepal’s Upper Trail starts north of the Kanchenjunga Base Camp and ends in Hilsa at Nepal’s Tibetan<br />
border in the Western district of Humla.<br />
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Lower Trail: Nepal’s Lower GHT – also called the cultural route – goes mostly through the country’s mid<br />
hills with an average altitude of 2000m. However, there are still a couple of passes to cross with the<br />
highest being the Jang La at 4519 m between Dhorpatan and Dolpa in West-Nepal.<br />
Trekking along the Lower GHT means walking through beautiful lush forests, pastures, green rice<br />
terraces and fertile agricultural land, providing the basis for Nepal’s rich culture and civilization. You<br />
will come across local settlements of many different cultural groups, giving you the chance to see<br />
what authentic Nepali village life is all about. For most parts of the trek, you’ll be able to stay in small<br />
guesthouses or homestays, but make sure to still take your tent for some of the more remote sections<br />
of the route. With lots of local restaurants around, you’ll find a place to eat almost everywhere and so<br />
you don’t necessarily need to carry large amounts of food. Shorter then the Upper Trail, the Lower GHT<br />
stretches over a distance of 1,500 km and the whole trek will roughly take around 95 days.<br />
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The beginnings of Cross-Himalaya trekking: Not many people have walked the length of the Himalayas<br />
in the last few decades (and written about it). However there have been some expeditions with the goal<br />
either of traversing Nepal or going further trying to traverse the greater Himalaya range.<br />
In 1980, one ‘inspirational’ Mr Shirahata is mentioned in the classic book “Trekking in Nepal” by<br />
Toru Nakano as having walked the length of the country from ‘east to west’ in Nepal but no further<br />
references or information has been found. In 1982, Arlene Blum and travel and adventure writer Hugh<br />
Swift became the first westerners to complete a 4,500 km great Himalayan traverse across Bhutan,<br />
Nepal and India. Starting from the eastern border of Bhutan, Swift and Blum, climbed up and down the<br />
Himalayan range over 6,000m passes and down to river valleys at 600m, gaining and losing an average<br />
of 1,000m each day to reach Ladakh. This is documented in Blum’s book –“Breaking Trail”.<br />
In 1983 two British brothers, Richard and Adrian Crane ran the Himalayas, from before Kanchenjunga<br />
to beyond Nanga Parbat in less than 100 days. According to the Crane’s book, “Running the Himalayas”,<br />
“…in 1980 an Indian army team set out from Arunchal Pradesh in India’s north east corner and, after<br />
one and a half to two years of travel along a high mountain route, they finished their journey just north<br />
of Leh in the Ladakh region of the Karakorams…. it progressed in ‘relay’ fashion and possibly no one<br />
member stayed with the expedition for the full course”. On their way, the Crane brothers met the British<br />
Women’s Trans-Himalaya Expedition who set off from Sikkim in January 1983 and used buses where<br />
necessary on their journey. The Cranes themselves though were however “travelling super-light. One<br />
rucksack, one sleeping bag, one set of clothes, one pair of shoes, and shared between us: map, diaries,<br />
camera, penknife, water jar and two plastic teaspoons. No guides, no porters, no shelter, no food, no<br />
water. And we would be running. Looked at logically, the idea was preposterous”.<br />
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Similarly, in 1994 the French duo of Paul-Eric Bonneau and Bruno Poirier made a crossing of the<br />
Himalayas in Nepal in 42 days (October 21 – December 1, 1994) and called their adventure “Trans-<br />
Nepal-Himalaya”. They travelled 2000 km (+ / -55 000 m) between Pashupatinagar (eastern border) and<br />
Mahakali (western border) including Everest base camp.<br />
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Then nearly two decades later in 2003, Rosie Swale-Pope ran the length of Nepal, and early Great<br />
Himalayan Trail route, with a support team, doing an estimated 1,700km in 68 days to raise money<br />
for the charity Nepal Trust. Dr Gillian Holdsworth walked a similar route in 2007 which is documented<br />
on the British Nepal Medical Trust website. Between 2008 and 2011 Jean-Claude Latombe walked a<br />
winding trail across Nepal in two sections of 56 and 53 days. His website has a wonderful collage of<br />
images of the people and landscapes he encountered.<br />
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However it was early 2009 that truly gave birth to a Great Himalaya Trail in Nepal. Robin Boustead<br />
supported by his wife Judy Smith and friends walked the trail in stages beginning in September 2008. It<br />
took a lot of research to identify a true high-alpine route that was feasible for trekkers. Robin said: ”if<br />
someone gathered enough information on that area, it would be a great trek for everyone”. Robin<br />
was that someone and he has documented his route meticulously using GPS. The route, distances,<br />
elevations, water sources, villages and camp sites are all detailed in his Great Himalaya Trail guide book.<br />
In 2010, another adventurer, Sean Burch completed a route across Nepal in 49 days with the help of<br />
Nepal Trust and in 2011 Shawn Forry and Justin Lichter walked an unsupported trek of 57 days across<br />
Nepal.<br />
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In 2006 the Dutch development agency SNV and the International Centre for Integrated Mountain<br />
Development (ICIMOD) in Kathmandu proposed to the Government of Nepal to develop an official<br />
Great Himalaya Trail from near Kangchenjunga in the east to Api-Saipal in the Far West of Nepal and<br />
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to harness the trail for pro-poor development in Nepal’s remote mountain regions. The route would<br />
be based on the route identified and documented by Robin Boustead. The idea was well received by<br />
the tourism industry and development actors alike and in 2008, the Government of Nepal with Support<br />
SNV, created the Great Himalaya Trail Development (GHTDP), a public private initiative lead by the<br />
Nepalese Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation. With funding from the UK Department for International<br />
Development UKAID, the Government of Nepal is working closely with the tourism industry, NGOs<br />
and host communities to ensure that the GHT is developed into an iconic and globally significant new<br />
tourism product for Nepal and managed in line with responsible tourism best practices, generating vital<br />
jobs and income for local communities and contributing to the conservation of the country’s natural and<br />
cultural heritage. Still, the Great Himalaya Trail is new and will evolve over the coming years through<br />
the preferences and suggestions of trekkers completing the route or sections of it. This is why it is so<br />
exciting to get on the trail now.<br />
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Source: The great Himalayan Trail<br />
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Nepal is an amazing destination that hides many tradition and culture; from the cultural heritage<br />
to the cliff high end honey hunting expedition nothing beats the adrenaline with the real definition<br />
of adventure. Honey hunting to be precise is collecting wild honey from the hive hanging on a rock<br />
hundreds of meters high where as Honey Hunting in Nepal is an age old tradition in the mountains<br />
of Nepal that the local people celebrate risking their lives. The hives are set up in the rock cliff<br />
approximately 300-400 meters from the ground by the indigenous bees. The locals reach such height<br />
with the help of ladder and ropes with no secured line or safety harness with just the intention of<br />
getting the honey.<br />
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Looking back to past, Honey hunting is one of the many activities that have been practiced in the<br />
ancient culture of numerous civilizations. Like such here in Nepal it is one of the most prized tradition<br />
that lives through the cultural heritage of people and tradition. In recent studies, scientists have dated<br />
honey hunting tradition to have been practiced as far as in 13000 BC. In Nepal, honey hunting has been<br />
practiced for thousands of years and is a vital part of a legacy that enriches it in the livelihood of the<br />
local people.<br />
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Nepal homes the Apis laboriosa, which is considered as the biggest honeybee, these bees construct their<br />
hives on the cliffs of the country’s foothills. They exist only in the Himalayas and build their nests in high<br />
altitudes (from 8,200 to 13,500 ft). The nests can contain as much as 130lbs of honey and interestingly<br />
different types of honey can be found at different altitudes. Himalayan honey bees make spring honey,<br />
red honey, and autumn honey. Red honey, made solely by Himalayan honey bees and found at the<br />
highest altitudes, is the most valuable because of its intoxicating and relaxing qualities. For the access<br />
most of the honey hunter use ropes, ladders and baskets to reach out the honey combs. While doing<br />
so the honey hunters flushes out the bees with smoke by lighting a fire underneath the hives. Generally<br />
Honey harvesting usually takes place twice a year, when honey hunters get together and head into the<br />
Himalayas to take on this massive task. To harvest one colony takes the honey hunters two to three<br />
hours depending on the location of the hive and its size.<br />
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Harvesting the honey is a tradition that the men of Nepal have been doing for generations. Gurung<br />
and rai community people are more active in this. They export this honey to other parts of Asia for five<br />
times the price of the other honey. The most popular honey hunting destinations in Nepal are located<br />
in Bhujung, Nai Chi, Pasgaon, Naya Gaun, Ludhi and Dare. It is an amazing sight that astounds tourists at<br />
the speed and courage of the honey hunters, who hang from the cliffs to earn a living, and marvel at the<br />
ancient techniques that are still in used today. The prized honey is considered very enriching to the body<br />
and is thought to have intoxicating properties.<br />
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In Nepal the harvest ritual varies from community to community, adapting a definitive tradition of<br />
rituals and customs. Most of these customs starts with a prayer and sacrifice of flowers, fruits, and rice.<br />
Then a fire is lit at the base of the cliff to smoke the bees from their honeycombs. From above, a honey<br />
hunter descends the cliff harnessed to a ladder by ropes. Another person descends down with a secure<br />
the rope and ladder from the top and ferry tools up down as required; the honey hunter fights territorial<br />
bees as he cuts out chunks of honey from the comb.<br />
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May be unique and adventurous?, or May be scary? Honey hunting still is a tradition that lives up to its<br />
reputation. Just with simple tools and unique ways of tradition honey hunting in Nepal is a way of life<br />
for the locals who risk their lives every day for the sake of their family. Honey hunting may be a way of<br />
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life but it is certainly a unique way of life that is exciting as well as full of tradition.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Nepal has always been an exciting destination for adventure seekers who like to push their limits, the rigid terrain and the lack of infrastructure at times may be seen as an obstacle but for hardcore adventure seekers it’s a boon. It’s a heaven to those who like to experience the real taste of adrenaline, who seeks the ultimate adventure and Canyoning combines the taste of adventure, and athletics. To be precise, traveler and tourist love Nepal in practicing and living their adventure dreams where they do everything that is possible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Like such, Canyoning is yet another adventure sports that enthralls it’s follower with a new level of adventure and adrenaline. To be specific Canyoning involves various activities likes walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and/or swimming through a canyon upon creeks or streams with using various techniques of hiking, scrambling, wading, boulder hopping, rock climbing, abseiling and rappelling. It’s an amazing full body and mind experience that enables you to explore some of the spectacular views and sights giving you an amazing 360 experience of being suspended in the air.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To be specific it allows you to explore some of Nepal’s most remote wilderness in the most adventurous way that has never been seen or experienced. You will traverse though dense jungle, over deep pools and down rocky walls and waterfalls that make you feel the real Nepal. Canyons are generally formed with narrow gorges in numerous water outlets that beautifully sculpted into the walls, and sometimes take the form of spectacular waterfalls. Most canyons are formed into limestone, sandstone, granite or basalt, though other rock types are found.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Technically Canyoning is abseiling and rope work, technical climbing or down-climbing, technical jumps, and/or technical swims done with a safety line attached from the top to end. It is a comprehensive package letting you control through the experience of adventure that requires technical skills of rope management through a stream of waterfall on a fixed wall. For this sport you need to be in your top physical shape with a precise mind. There are different packages available depending upon your skills and knowledge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Suspended hundreds of feet away from the ground may seem normal for the hardcore adventure seekers but for the faint liners it may seem dangerous and intimidating. But looking at the sport technically, you will know the main priority of this sport to be Safety. You have to take the right moves and guide yourself through the canyon, depending on your judgment based on competent instruction, experience and a realistic assessment of abilities and understanding of current canyon conditions. Canyons can be very easy or extremely difficult, though emphasis in the sport is usually on aesthetics and fun rather than pure difficulty. A wide variety of Canyoning routes are found throughout the world and are enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Specially designed with tough carbon fiber and light aluminum, Canyoning gears includes climbing hardware, static ropes, helmets, wetsuits, and shoes, packs, and rope bags. While canyoners have used and adapted climbing, hiking, and river running gear for years, more and more specialized gear is invented and manufactured as canyoning popularity increases. These items range high in price depending upon their material and quality. It may be costly but the thrill and adventure is the most prized among its followers where it’s never enough. Generally Canyoning packages starts from USD 50 and above depending upon the package and time</span></div>
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Marshyandi Valley, Syange Village – (1180m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V4.A3.II</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">14</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">3h 45 m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Sansapu Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Annapurna Himal (East)
Marshyandi valley, Syange Village – (1180m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V4.A3.II</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">7h 30m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Gopte Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Annapurna Himal (East)
Marshyandi valley, Bahundanda Village – (1200m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V2.A1.I</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">14</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">6h 30m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Chipla Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Annapurna Himal (East)
Marshyandi valley, Jagat Village – (1280m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V5.A4.IV</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">6h 30m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Syange Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Annapurna Himal (East)
Marshyandi valley, Syange Village – (1180m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V6.A3.III</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">7h</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Jagat Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Annapurna Himal (East)
Marshyandi Valley, Jagat Village – (1280m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V6.A5.IV</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">11</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">9h 30m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Tal Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Annapurna Himal (East)
Marshyandi valley, Tal Village – (1700m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V4.A4.IV</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">9</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">5h</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Jombo Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">BaraBise- Kodari Araniko High
way- Bhotekosi Valley</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V2.A1 I</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">3h</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 20.0%;" valign="top" width="20%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Handi Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">BaraBise- Kodari Araniko High
way- Bhotekosi Valley</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V2.A1 I</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 18.0%;" valign="top" width="18%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 13.5pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">4h</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Kabre Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">BaraBise- Kodari Araniko High
way- Bhotekosi Valley</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V2.A2 II</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">3h 45m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Galung Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">BaraBise- Kodari Araniko High
way- Bhotekosi Valley</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V2.A2 II</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">6h</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Fanfung Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">BaraBise- Kodari (15 KM North
from Bahrabise) Araniko High way- Bhotekosi Valley</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V4.A3 III</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">6h 30m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Bandiba Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Kavre (East. Kathmandu)
Sunkoshi valley</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 13.0%;" valign="top" width="13%">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V2.A1 III</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">3h</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Tantung Khola</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 34.0%;" valign="top" width="34%">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Kavre (South-East. Kathmandu)
Sunkoshi Valley, Kallery Village – (800m)</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">V3.A2 III</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">13</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #BDD4E4; border-bottom: solid #EEEEEE 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #EEEEEE .75pt; padding: 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt 2.25pt; width: 15.0%;" valign="top" width="15%">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">4h 30m</span><span style="color: #45474b; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-weight: normal; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /></span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Canyoning is the new adventurous sport that not only gives you the thrill and adventure but is a unique way of seeing Nepal. For most of the adventure seeker Canyoning has become another option to visit Nepal and is one the favorite adventurous sport. Canyoning in Nepal gives you a life time adventure experience that is enriching as well as enthralling.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-32205242175294488542013-04-22T03:29:00.001-07:002013-04-22T03:29:33.832-07:00Bull fighting the Nepali Style<br />
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With rich tradition and culture, Nepal has survived its identity amongst intrinsic fest and festival which<br />
are testimonial to its uniqueness and practices. From the living goddess Kumari to the illusive Yeti to<br />
the birth place of light of Asia Gautama Buddha, everything is here in Nepal. May be this is the reason<br />
why Nepal has successfully established it’s self as a holiday destination. Like such, the tradition of bull<br />
fighting may seem indifferent but it’s not a copied of the European league to its reality bull fight in<br />
Nepal started centuries ago. It is believed that bullfighting was introduced here in Taruka, Nuwakot in<br />
the 1900, by Jai Prithvi Bahadur Singh, a monarch of the ancient Bajhang kingdom a part of the western<br />
Nepal. The fights used to happen in different places around Nuwakot district during the festival of<br />
Maghe Sakranti but six years ago the local decided to bring them all together for one big fight here in<br />
the current location of Taruka.<br />
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This year also the Taruka Village organized a Bull Fighting competition here in Nuwakot district. Like<br />
every year thousands of adventure enthusiast came here to see the bull fighting marking Maghe<br />
Sankranti, the first day of the tenth month in the nation's calendar. Bull fighting has been seen as a<br />
tradition of Nepal from the past where huge concerns have been raised by animal activists, though<br />
reluctantly it happens every year with least cases of accidents.<br />
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People from all over Nepal gather here in Nuwakot just to witness this one of a kind event. Exciting and<br />
exhilarating it’s a crazy action that the adventure enthusiasts love to participate and watch. During the<br />
battle several pairs of bull entertained the crowd with the amazement and excitement overlooking the<br />
spectacular on the terraced hillsides, fertile valleys and terracotta tiled roofs of Nuwakot in front of the<br />
crowd of thousands that perched on grass banks and muddy slope.<br />
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The bull are highly trained for the annual fiesta where the Nepali version of the bull<br />
fight is completely different from the European as no bloodshed occurs. Serious injuries to the animals<br />
are rare as owners and handlers step in with bamboo prods to separate sparring bulls if one looks hurt.<br />
Generally bouts only go on until one animal tires and gives up. Unlike in Spanish version people here<br />
enjoy the fight between two bulls not between a bull and a man. Regarding the bulls, they are selected<br />
when they are calves and trained only to fight at the annual fiesta, being spared the ploughing duties<br />
their less tenacious siblings are reared for. It is regarded as prize and prestige to have the strongest bull<br />
that brings honor and glory to the Family.<br />
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Indeed, Nepal has unique cultures and traditions, just like that if you look at the practices then we can<br />
see Maghe Sankranti being marked as a special day in the different community like the Tharus in Terai<br />
mark it as New Year by electing a new village leader, hiring new workers and receiving tika and blessing<br />
from the elders. In the hills, the people organize fairs on the river banks and in Nuwakot it marks with<br />
Bull fight. It may seem orthodox but reality is Bull fighting is a tradition that has prolonged more than<br />
200 years and it shows the riches of what the real Nepal is. May be the definition of real Nepal may<br />
differ according to place, people and time but for a travelers and tourists who wants to see the real<br />
customs and traditions Bull Fighting competition can be an exciting means of looking at Nepal from a<br />
different angle .<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351197646406450895.post-56560928619626206232013-04-22T03:25:00.002-07:002013-04-22T03:25:27.216-07:00A zip-line - a new exciting thing to do<br />
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A zip-line or an aerial runway, or aerial rope slide is a long pulley suspended on a cable, usually made of<br />
stainless steel, mounted on an incline that works by friction. It is designed to enable a user propelled by<br />
gravity to travel from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable by holding onto, or attaching to, the<br />
freely moving pulley.<br />
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The most thrilling ride in the longest, highest, fastest and safest zip liner allow all adventure junkies to<br />
see the marvelous legendary Himalayas from world’s ‘most extreme’ mountain zip-slide. Plunging at the<br />
speeds of over 160 Kmph, fighting with the powerful wind, and landing in the lap of nature releases all<br />
your stress and gives you an ultimate ecstasy. Your adventure begins when you board your shuttle for<br />
the ride to the top the mountain. Your guide will narrate as you pass through the village of Sarangkot<br />
and then up the mountainside. Once on top you will take a short walk to the Butterfly Pavilion, an<br />
architectural marvel with breath-taking views of the Himalayan range. While you sip coffee and wait<br />
for your turn we assure your wait will be exciting. At 5400 feet above sea level you will sit into a special<br />
harness seat and await your launch. Two guests launch at once, and it is a race to the bottom! 5,4,3, 2,<br />
1 and you’re off, accelerating to 100 mph as you pass above the dense forest below. If your eyes are still<br />
open you will see sweeping views of majestic Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna range and the raging Seti<br />
River.<br />
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<b>FAQs:</b><br />
<b>What is Zip-flyer?</b><br />
Basically, zipline is a cable mechanism used for transportation across a river, gorge etc. In our context, it<br />
is a piece of recreation equipment consisting of a cable stretched between point of different elevations,<br />
a pulley, and a harness or a bar for attaching a rider, who moves by gravity. Zip-flyer Nepal also works<br />
with the same mechanism and is categorized as an adventure sports.<br />
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<b>How long is it and what would be its max speed?</b><br />
Well, its 1.8 km long and has the speed of 160kmph making it the world’s most extreme ride.<br />
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<b>What else does the cost include?</b><br />
The cost includes pick up from Lakeside to the launch site, Sarangkot and then drop back to Lakeside<br />
from the landing site, Hemja.<br />
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<b>What are the age limitations?</b><br />
The age should be 10 years and above. The children aged between 10-15 should be accompanied by<br />
their parents or guardians above 18 years of age. The weight must be between 35kgs – 125kgs. Besides,<br />
pregnant women are not allowed for the ride.<br />
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<b>What if I decide not to do ride?</b><br />
Well, sorry to say, but if you have already booked your ride and you decide not to do it, your amount is<br />
non refundable and non transferrable. But, we can arrange to change your turn after some people does<br />
it, so that you can gain some confidence by watching other people doing it. Besides, our crew member<br />
is always there to assist you if you need any help or moral support. And also, no one would want to miss<br />
such a lifetime experience.<br />
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<b>Can two adults ride together at the same time (tandem)?</b><br />
No, however two individuals can go on parallel lines racing their way down.<br />
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<b>What happens if I forget close-toed shoes?</b><br />
Close-Toed shoes are compulsory and need to be worn by every rider.<br />
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<b>Do I have to get weighed before I get to zip?</b><br />
Each passenger on the will be weighed prior to starting the ride. This is done to ensure rider and guide<br />
safety.<br />
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<b>Is there somewhere to store my personal effects during the tour?</b><br />
No, however small items like phone, purses etc can be kept at the back pocket of the harness that the<br />
rides zips down in.<br />
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<b>Can I bring bottled water or other food and drinks with me?</b><br />
Due to the nature of the Zip Line, we ask that Guests do not bring any food or bever- ages with them.<br />
There will be food and beverages on both top and the bottom site.<br />
I need to change the time of my tour is that ok?<br />
Zip Line Eco Tour tickets may be exchanged or cancelled up until 24 hours in advance of the Zip Line<br />
time. This can be done at any Discovery Tours ticket booth.<br />
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<b>I have missed my tour can I go on the next one?</b><br />
Once a tour start time has passed, all Zip-Flyer Nepal tour tickets become non-refundable. Guests may<br />
use their ticket to go on the next available tour in a stand-by status only.<br />
I don’t want to Zip, but I would like to go along for the ride to the top of the hill.<br />
Due to limited space on the vehicle we use for transportation and for safety reasons on the road and the<br />
platform, only people who are zipping will be transported to the first platform.<br />
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<b>What if I want to cancel the ride after the booking?</b><br />
Reservations may be changed up to 48hours before the ride without any additional charges but subject<br />
to availability. Changes are not permitted less than 48hours of the ride. Cancellation received 72hours<br />
before the scheduled ride are 100% refundable, less than 72hours is 50% refundable and less than 24<br />
hours is non-refundable.<br />
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Source : High Ground Pvt Ltd<br />
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A typical day trip for an adventure enthusiast will involve half hour to about 40 minutes of actual flying<br />
as getting to the site, briefing, equipment check and fitting takes time. Normally, you would leave in the<br />
morning, drive by jeep up to take-off site and take off according to your turn. You may have to wait as<br />
sometimes a flyer take off, does their flight, and then the pilot and the glider have to drive back up the<br />
hill to take off with you.<br />
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For adventure seekers, Paragliding in Nepal is an excellent choice of adventure available. Paragliding in<br />
above the Himalyan range can be both a rewarding and thrilling experience. As it’s a sport dependent on<br />
the weather, the best time to try it is between November and February to take advantage of those clear<br />
mild days. The main destination for flying is the Annapurna region and more specifically Pokhara Valley.<br />
There are several take off points around Phewa Lake but the most accessible is Sarangkot with its own<br />
purpose built take off point. Sarangkot falls under eight of the most adventurous places for paragliders<br />
in the world and first started here in 1992. Sarangkot offers a suitable environment and in good weather<br />
paragliders can fly up to 80 km without fuel.<br />
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Paragliding tour in Nepal basically takes you to Pokhara giving you some of the best scenery on<br />
earth such as beautiful lakes, spectacular peaks, stunning overhead view of the city, monasteries,<br />
temples, lakes and jungle, and flight across the hills and the city etc. The paragliding experience from<br />
the city of Pokhara with its sightseeing and arrive at Sarangkot. It is beautiful hill station offering<br />
amazing sunrise and sunset views over the Himalayas. This is the place where our paragliding dream<br />
adventure is conducted. Observing glory of Annapurna range and beautiful landscape around Pokhara<br />
Machhapuchhare, Lamjung Himal, Annapurna Himal, Himchuli, Fewa Lake, Rice field, Rivers and<br />
settlements are below gives you thrills with a great photographic opportunity.<br />
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Paragliding normally costs USD 100 for 30 minutes flight, and if you are lucky you may get discounts<br />
during the monsoon season. For those more serious about getting into paragliding there are full courses<br />
to get you flying solo in no time (typically 7-12 days). Expert instruction is delivered via 2 way radios.<br />
Due to the exceptional weather during the season in Nepal, you can complete the tasks needed to gain<br />
your license far quicker than in less predictable climates.<br />
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Paragliding can be done in two ways, single and tandem jump. Single jump is for experts and<br />
professionals who have mastered this sport but for beginners and learners tandem is the best<br />
solution. Taking a tandem flight is the easiest way to have a go at paragliding. Tandem flying involves<br />
an experienced pilot accompanying with a passenger. Both the pilot and passenger have separate<br />
harnesses that are attached to each other and the wing. Paragliding harnesses are built for comfort and<br />
safety; they feel more like an armchair. Once launched the passenger just sits back, relaxes and takes<br />
in the epic scenery. Even taking pictures is not a problem. Taking a tandem flight from Pokhara you first<br />
take a 20min jeep ride from Pokhara to Sarangkot the viewpoint 2000ft above Lakeside. From here you<br />
can see 3 of the highest mountains in the world. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, all over 8000 m.<br />
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The experience of leaving ground with just the support of a canvas and wind was wonderful moment.<br />
It makes you feel awesome flying above leaving everything below. Slowly you catch up altitude and you<br />
gradually go up and up. Around at 1900 m the winds are pretty strong and at times if the conditions are<br />
not right then it can turn out to be fatal.<br />
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Moreover, the bird eye view of Fewa Lake and the whole Pokhara valley was simply rejuvenate you.<br />
Travelling in the the month of September-October where sky is pretty clear and can have the great view<br />
of the Annapurna ranges and Macchapuchre. Once you glide in the air and you feel the airless feeling<br />
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then the real adrenaline rush appears. It’s a freefall in spiral way with you nearly horizontal and you see<br />
nothing except the horizon and the earth, the experience is simply awesome.<br />
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Jumping off an airplane with just the help of parachute might sound scary for the normal people but for<br />
adventure enthusiasts who like to live their life on edge, it’s a daily way of life. The world’s highest point<br />
these days is the target for skydiving event where people from all over the world come to enjoy the<br />
magnificent.<br />
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“Skydiving, is the action sport of exiting an aircraft and returning to earth with the aid of gravity while<br />
using a parachute to slow down during the final part of the descent. It may or may not involve a certain<br />
amount of free-fall, a time during which the parachute has not been deployed and the body gradually<br />
accelerates to terminal velocity,” says the wiki<br />
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Skydiving can be done in two ways tandem and solo parachuting according to the choice and experience<br />
of the client. First operated in 2008 in Nepal, the adventure is now listed by CNN Travel as being among<br />
the top ten adventures in the world. Free falling from a height of 29,500ft, Skydiving gives you the<br />
opportunity to skydive from world’s tallest peaks Mt. Everest (29,035ft) which is the major attraction<br />
of the event. It may sound scary but for such jumps the safety measures are also tight. During the jump<br />
the skydivers are equipped with specialized suits and oxygen system to help them counter the effects of<br />
extreme cold and thin air.<br />
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The experience of skydiving in the Everest region is unique and different from other places because of<br />
the magnificent surroundings and the Mt Everest itself .People willing to skydive in Syangboche should<br />
have made at least 300 dives. During the tandem jump the instructor is responsible for emergency<br />
procedures in the unlikely event that they will be needed, therefore freeing the student to concentrate<br />
on learning to skydive. Skydiving from high altitude demands experience and expertise.<br />
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Normally a Solo Skydiving cost around USD 25,000 where as the Tandem Sky diving cost around USD<br />
35,000.<br />
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The commercial skydiving has been started in Nepal from two destinations Syangboche and Pokhara.<br />
As Nepal is now becoming famous for extreme sports, skydiving is wow to adventure sports lovers. The<br />
height of skydiving in Syangboche is above 25,000 feet from sea level which is the highest point in the<br />
world for skydiving. The height of skydiving in Pokhara is 15,000 - 16,000 feet above sea level.<br />
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Everest Skydive is held at the world’s highest drop zone, Shyangboche (Everest Region, Nepal) at an<br />
elevation 12350 feet, where skydivers take the leap from above some of the tallest peaks in the world<br />
(including Mt. Everest).<br />
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Flying from the highest point on earth, gives you the panoramic views of the Himalayan range and the<br />
whole geographic angle that is beyond words to describe. People describe it as the most thrilling and<br />
exciting feeling. The experience of skydiving in the Everest region is unique and different from other<br />
places because of the magnificent surroundings and the Mt Everest itself.<br />
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