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WHAT ARE THE THINGS TO EXPECT WHILE TREKKING TO EVEREST BASE CAMP?

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Are you planning to trek Everest Base camp? Do you have any expection? Wow ! you have simply googled "Things to expect while trekking to  the Everest Base Camp ," and landed on our website, expecting the probable things that you could find while exploring EBC. Don’t worry now! We have something more for you here. If you're thinking about Everest Base Camp Trek, then get ready for the adventure of remarkable climate diversity, magnificent mountain landscapes deserts food cultures, myriad wild-lives, and also hospitality. The mythical trekking trail in the prominent trekking region of Nepal, everest Base Camp is the most famous trekking route in the world and has thousands of stories since 1953.    The culture that is loyal, the undiluted beauty and the sense of trekking up the Everest , the highest mountain on earth. Everest Base Camp Trek follows the historic route to the base of the planet's tallest mountain, Everest and provides explorers unrivaled views...

Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flights scheduled to be known before coming Nepal

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Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flights scheduled  Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu flights scheduled from April are subject to possible re-routing to/from that the Ramechhap airport involving 22:00 pm scheduled on account of the runway care period in Kathmandu airport to 08:00 am. In the case of re-routing, take a flight at around 8:00 am to Lukla and we'll push to Ramechhap at the morning at approximately 3:00 am.Helicopter arrangements can be produced on 5 people sharing basis with the accession of USD 500 for one way flight per person to modify your airplane flights.  We can not guarantee it, although We'll attempt to organize and form classes in the airport with this arrangement. The driveway into Lukla to flight and Ramechhap is guaranteed unless the flight has been canceled because of bad weather conditions.Automobiles are suggested to advise us about the preferred choices for the flights to/from Lukla affected because of delays or disruptions.

NEPAL TRAVELER ESSENTIALS | Know about Nepal

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HOW IS THE GEOGRAPHY OF NEPAL? Nepal is the Federal Democratic Republic along with a landlocked country having a region of 1,47,181 sq. km (56827 sq. m). It has a population of about 29.6 million. The highest point of Nepal is at 8848m (Mt. Everest) whereas the lowest point is at 59m over the sea level. Kathmandu, the capital city includes 4 World Heritage Sites (Swoyambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath and Kathmandu Durbar Square). There are over 102 cultural groups speaking 90 different languages. The nation is also renown for its planet's highest mountain Mt. Everest (8,848m), each adventure enthusiast dreams of. Koshi 350 km stretch Nepalese (complete 720 kilometers ), Karnali, Narayani, Mechi, Mahakali would be the significant rivers. The physical geography of the country is divided into 3 areas: The Himalayas region covers 15 percent of total area of the country constituting 16 districts. The surfaces are dry, rocky and infertile comprising from the elevation of 33...

Trekking in Everest area | Everest Base camp Trekking

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Nepal is a great country that carries several areas of diversity within itself. The most notable one of the numerous aspects are the topography, in which the property structure is smooth and plain at the lowlands of Terai, isolated valleys one of rigged terrains from the mountains and majestic mountains from the Himalayan area. Nepal is known as the state of the Himalayas and contains not only the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest situated at the Khumbu area of the nation but also occupies 80% of the total areas of Nepal with Himalayas. In addition to Mount Everest, there are lots of other mountain peaks surrounding Everest too. Trekking in the Everest Region of Nepal is maybe among the most famous trekking destinations for travellers all around the world. The Sagarmatha zone, also called after the planet's greatest mountain, is more abundant with Sherpa settlements, with all Buddhist culture and faith being the bulk. That's the reason why, while walking to...

Rice Planting Festival in Nepal with Greatnepal Treks

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Pokhara the paradise of Nepal

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Likewise, the city of Pokhara is popular as the  Cherrapunji of Nepal . The c ity is famous for its mix of the natural scenic beauty more than the any other place in the country. The place is the home of the world famous Phewa Lake. Besides that, the place also contains the David's Fall and the caves of Mahendra and Chamero

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Mountain Biking in Nepal

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Mountain Biking in Nepal When it comes to Nepal, all they think about is the adventure:  trekking ,  expedition ,  rafting , kayaking,  bungee jumping  and many more. But nowadays,  mountain biking  has also been an alternative for the adventure and nature lover. It’s been said that the best way to outlook the inner beauty of Nepal is trekking but now mountain biking is also another alternative. It provides you the pleasure of wandering deep into the natural beauty of Nepal either you are riding in the countryside or in and nearby the valley. Mountain biking in Nepal has been gaining its popularity among the local people as well as of the tourist. You can reach into the core area inside the valley or to the stannous places. Nepal is suitable for all kinds of riders from the beginners to the extreme riders. Previously few bikers used to ride around the Kathmandu valley for a while and occasional tours. But now it has been evolving at a lightning sp...

Yoga

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What is Yoga? Yoga is a group of physical, mental and spiritual practices or disciplines, originated in ancient India. The most known types of yoga are Hatha yoga and Raja Yoga. It was practiced after Swami Vivekananda seceded. It improves the mental health of healthy as well as of ill people.  Yoga helps in: • Attaining a goal in a disciplined method • Techniques for controlling the body and the mind Meditation is a practice designed to relax, build internal energy and develop compassion, love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. It is used to clear the mind and to ease the health concerns such as blood pressure, depression, and anxiety. How is Yoga started? Yoga is believed to be started in ancient India. According to the pre-philosophical speculation, it was seen in between 200-500 BC. It was practiced in the schools of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism from where yoga got emerged. Click the following link to know more https://www.greatnepaltreks.com/yoga-med...

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A Grand Four Day trek in Nepal

A Grand Four Day trek in Nepal : A Grand Four - Day Mountain Trek in Nepal – Just Right for Our Age and Ability Like many travelers, we had long read and dreamed of visiting this magical country.  The idea of being...

Everest Base Camp Treks Video with Great Nepal Treks

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A HUGE CULTURAL SURPRISE

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When we started thinking about going to Nepal, it was all about seeing Mt. Everest, the high mountain villages, Kathmandu, all of those ancient temples, cremations alongside rivers, and of course being able to confront tigers, rhinos, and elephants in the wild.    What never factored into the equation was being immersed in the Nepali culture.    Like many Americans, we have been turned off for years seeing pictures of people jammed together, crowded streets teeming with humanity, trash everywhere, and those often written about “smells and noise.”   Yet the draw of the mountains and historical sites kept calling us.   We are world nomads, now continuously on the road for over two years.   We left the United States following our retirement and are pursuing a lifelong dream of “really seeing the world.   So far 36 countries.   When Nepal came upon our horizon, we said, “sure, why not…it’s time.”   We planned a one month ...

THE OLD FREAK STREET: 60'S HIPPIE HEAVEN

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THE OLD FREAK STREET: 60'S HIPPIE HEAVEN in Nepal Freak street , a.k.a.  Jhochhen Tole , is a street located in  Basantapur , southern side of  Kathmandu Durbar Square . Today, Freak Street is popular location among tourists as the vibes the street carries are amazing. From tattoo parlors, eateries, handicraft stores to the gorgeous culture it reflects, Freak Street has it all, making it an ideal location for tourists from all around the world to visit. Also Read:  NEPAL’S LIVING GODDESS: KUMARI However, in the '60s visited Freak Street was popular among tourists for totally different reasons. Back in the days, the 'Old' Freak Street was a sanctuary for hippies from all over the world, looking forward to getting their hands on legal cannabis. In the '60s, Hippie tourism was a big thing in Nepal, and Freak Street was the hub for them. Freak Street was jam-packed with government-licensed stores selling marijuana legally to almost everyone. ...

Kumari Devi the only living goddess

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Kumari , a.k.a  Kumari  Devi , is the only living goddess worshipped in Nepal by both  Hindus  and  Buddhists . Believed to be the living reincarnation of  Goddess Taleju , Kumari possesses the power of Hindu goddesses  Kali  and Taleju. Kumari is a pre-pubescent girl possessing 32 perfections mentioned in  Hindu mythology  and is the symbol of power and protection. Her possession of power is represented by the  fire eye ( chakshu ),  drawn on her forehead. Kumari is chosen at a very young age from the Shakya community, and to claim her throne, she has to go through numerous tests which prove that she is the reincarnation of goddess Taleju. The selection process of Kumari is considered very similar to Tibet’s process of finding reincarnations of  Tulkus . The tradition of worshipping Kumari has taken place in Nepal since the 17th century. It is the channel connecting Hinduism and Buddhism, two of the oldest religio...

Rara lake in Nepal with Great Nepal Treks

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Caption: Rara Lake at a Glance How Difficult is the Rara Lake Trekking? Despite being situated in the Remort district of Mugu, Ratra Lake is undoubtedly the first Go-to destination for all nature lovers as getting there is a lot easier when compared to many other trekking activities, but we assure you, that it's still considered as one of the easy to get destinations. How's Rara Lake Like? Situated in the smallest district of Nepal, Mugu, the beauty of Rara lake is unlike anything you have seen in your entire life, which is further proved by a local saying: "Once you get to Rara, You'll Forget the Samsara" Not only is Rara lake aesthetic with natural beauty, but it’s home to three endemic fishes, the rare red panda, Himalayan black bears, leopards and plenty of foxes that howl early in the morning around the lakes. Getting to Rara When we talk about (Far-Western Nepal), all people should imagine is the Wild-Wild West, Great Wide open, Hu...