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Upper Dolpo Trek

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Besides being adventurous, Upper Dolpo Trek is equally challenging trek as the trail has not been much travelled by the trekkers. The major highlight of the Upper Dolpo Trek is the beautiful Shey Phoksundo Lake, which is the deepest lake in Nepal. Besides the lake, trekkers will also come across several rare wildlife, snowy mountain peaks and plenty of Buddhist monasteries along the way. Upper Dolpo Trek starts from Kathmandu once we take a flight to Nepalgunj and then to Jhupal the next morning. The best time for trekto the Dolpo region is in summer and spring season. The trail becomes increasingly difficult in winter because of heavy snowfall.

Best time to visit Nepal

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ARE YOU STILL IN DILEMMA??  "WHEN IS THE BEST TIME FOR TREKKING IN NEPAL??" "In fact Nepal is for all seasons and all regions" Trekking in Nepal can be carried throughout the year. So with a little disappointment to you, there is no right answer to this question. Also, the best time for trekking depends on the following factors. •        The type of trek you plan, •        Whether it is a restricted zone or not, •        How high you plan to trek, •        How comfortable are you with cold weather and •        Are you comfortable with the crowd? Nepal is a broadly temperate country, with four major seasons. While every season has its own pros and cons, various destinations have its own preferred season. But since the most visits to Nepal is for trekking and most trekkers usuall...

Everest Base Camp Trek

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Ghale Gaun Home stay; Feel the real Nepal

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Ghale Gaun Home stay (an altitude of  2016 m ) is a beautiful valley situated in the Lamjung district lying approx 205 km northwest of Kathmandu and approx 12.5 km northeast of Pokhara. Ghale Gaun is very famous amongst those travelers who are keen to explore the countryside lifestyle of the Nepalese people and would like to make their travel arrangements with the local people. The village is one of the indigenous communities by Gurung communities. Not only is Ghale gun famous to explore the Gurung culture, it also is filled with the breathtaking view of the mountains including Annapurna I  (8091m) , Annapurna II  (7939m) , Annapurna IV  (7525m) , Machhapuchhare  (6693m),  Manaslu Himal, Lamjung Himal, Bouddha Himal  (6974m)  and Himalchuli  (6747m) . Villagers are very welcoming and you will get to learn a lot about their customs and cultures along with the local delicacy. Local food, Gurung Museum, handicrafts, Gurung culture, spectacul...

The Tsum Valley Trek is a hidden jem

The Tsum Valley Trek is a hidden Jem  among the trekking routes of Nepal. The Tsum Valley is an important pilgrimage route and is located to the northwest of Kathmandu in a region called Gorkha. This trek takes you into one of the most secluded hidden valleys in the Himalayas which until recently was a restricted region and is completely different in both culture and topography to any other region of Nepal. The people of the Tsum Valley or Tsumbas are of Tibetan origin with their own ancient dialect, culture and Buddhist religion and this route was once a very important trade link with Tibet. This valley is one of the least explored areas of Nepal and allows trekkers to experience the natural beauty and culture of the area in it’s a pristine and peaceful state without the hustle and bustle of tourists on the busy trekking routes. The Tsum Valley trek is unsurpassed in its majestic natural beauty with several mountain peaks such as Ganesh Himal, Sringi Himal, and others. http:/...

Lumbini : the holy land of Nepal.

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Lumbini where lord Buddha was born is a piece of Heaven on Earth, where one could see the snowy mountains amidst a splendid garden, embedded with stupas and monasteries. However, the exact location remained uncertain and dubious until 1 December 1886 when a wandering German archaeologist Dr. Alois A. Fuhrer came across a stone pillar and ascertained beyond doubt it was indeed the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Since that day it has become a focal point for hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. lumbini is one of the greatest pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. More than 400,000 Buddhists and non Buddhists visit Lumbini every year. it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Culture) in 1997and hold immense archaeologic and religious importance. it was here in the gardens of Lumbini that prince Siddhartha Gautam, who later became the Buddha, was born in 623 BC. After the birth of the Buddha, the birthplace is revered by Buddhists and has attracted pilgrims. Different countries have built vario...
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Ama Dablam Expedition  is one of the most extraordinary adventures in the lap of Himalayan. Ama Dablam is beautiful mountain located almost due South of Mount Everest and Lhotse in the Khumbu region. Literally, the word ‘ Ama Dablam’  means  “ Mother’s Necklace.” Ama Dablam Expedition is considered as one of the hardest mountain expeditions in Nepal and is a challenging trek with occasional difficulties. It is the  third popular Himalayas peaks  for permitted expeditions.  The most popular route for climbing Ama Dablam is the southwest ridge.  You will be glad to have chosen this route for the trek as you will enjoy crystal clear view of the Himalayan range including Mt Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Pummi etc. In recent years, the popularity is increasing day-by-day as it dominates the eastern sky to Mt Everest Base Camp for any trekking and it has been repeatedly scaled by both foreign and domestic trekkers. The ice- coated granite pyramid with vertica...