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Useful Information

Useful Information http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/useful-information.html Acclimatization To enable all expedition members to acclimatise well and hence maximize their chances of success, our expedition programs are prepared with sufficient time for acclimatization . Adaptation to the altitude takes time and there can be no short-cuts, even if supplementary oxygen is used in the final stages. The atmospheric pressure at the base camp is half of that at the sea level. A thorough program of acclimatisation is built into the itinerary which consists of regulated height ascents, followed by descents and rests before the final ascent to the summit. Tipping in Nepal The reason you should tip in Nepal reads quite the same as for what you tip in restaurants. Guides and porters have relatively lower wages given the size of problems they need to face. They live in remote areas that are far from proper health facilities. They and their family don't have good food to e

Royal Jungle Package

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Royal Jungle Package http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/royal-jungle-package.html Bardia national park is situated in Mid-Western Nepal occupying the Karnali flood plain, the Babai river valley. It is a major component of Tiger Conservation Landscape. Its proposed extension has been declared a ‘Gift to the Earth’. The park has a sub tropical jungle protecting the ecosystem and conservation area of the endangered tiger and its prey species. This park considered as one of the most picturesque national park in Asia. The park is also the house of endangered species like Royal Bengal Tiger, bear, wild boar, leopards, Asian elephants, black buck, deer, crocodile and river dolphin as well. It is the common home for 59 species of mammals, 407 types of birds, 52 kinds of reptiles, and 124 species of fish. Some of the endangered birds found in the park are Bengal florican, Lesser Florican, Sarus and cranes.

Village Tour/Home Stay Tour in Nepal

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    Village Tour/Home Stay Tour in Nepal http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/village-tour-home-stay-tour.html Nepal is a developing country. Though there exist some developed cities like Kathmandu, Pokhara, Patan, Biratnagar and some others, the majority of the sub urban areas are still dominated by the rural areas and the villagers. This, however, is not a matter of shame for us because it rather helps us in promoting our tourism and to show our unique cultures. Big hotels and sophisticated guestrooms are available in every corners of the world and people are used to it and hence they do not find anything new about it. But they might be interested for something different like that of the Village Tour/ Home Stay Tour. Village Tour/Home Stay Tour is flourishing in our country as tourists are interested in knowing our culture, language and history and they are warmly welcomed with utter hospitality too. The rapid urbanization has destroyed natural things and is promoting

River Rafting

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River Rafting http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/river-rafting.html Nepal is no doubt one of the best places in the world for white water rafting. Nepal has many diversified rivers to explore for rafting purpose. Rising from the glaciers of the highest mountain range and mysterious high plateau, narrow gorges and rugged foothills along the rivers passes and viewing the tropical jungles of lowland Nepal. Many of Nepal's rivers present some of the most exciting and challenging trips for rafters. For the purpose of commercial rafting rivers trips are Bhotekoshi, Sunkoshi, Tamur, Kaligandaki, Karnali, Seti khola, Trishuli, Bheri, upper sunkoshi, Marshyngdi, lower arun , dudha koshi, and Seti Karnali. The best time for rafting is from October through mid-December and March through early May. During winter various hinderances may occer whereas during monsoon months June through September, the white water rafting can turn dangerous, but rafting is possible in gentle stre

5 reasons to choose Great Nepal

5 reasons to choose Great Nepal We are locally owned and operated We have been in business for almost twelve years now. You can access the personal information of any of our team members. We are local people who have been to almost every place in Nepal and therefore know the tiniest of details about these places. Our guides are built up of sheer experience and knowledge of the various locations across the country. They have a sound knowledge of Ayurvedic Treatments too. We will help you fulfill your vision Great Nepal Treks & Expeditions P. Ltd believes that your travelling time is the most important part of your life, the time when you recuperate your body and mind from the stress of work. We understand that you are looking for ways to take your mind away from everyday activities and relax with something different: something challenging, inspirational, educational, spiritual or physical and so we organize it all. We provide good value f

New Trekking Routes

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New Trekking Routes http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/new-trekking-routes.html Nepal is the land of cultural and ethnic diversity where many visitors find people belonging to different ethnic group and religion but are living together by sharing each other’s joys and festivals. Every culture has is its own uniqueness and place in the pages of history. Amongst them Gurungs make one of the largest ethnic communities, who have been part of the Nepali culture since the historic period. Geographically, the Gurung villages are located mostly in the Annapurna Mountain Range. Siklish is one of the places where we can find Gurung inhabitants. The positive aspect about the Siklish Trek is that the tourists and the trekkers can know more about the distinct features of the Gurung community form the rest. Besides that, the foreigners can also enjoy the landscapes and superb Lamjung Himal, Annapurna II, among others.

Wilderness Trekking

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Wilderness Trekking http://www.greatnepaltravels.com/wilderness-trekking.html Wilderness trekking expeditions is an expedition that gives you the best way to experience the high Himalayas. Wilderness trek in Nepal takes you to some unexplored region of remote Nepal for the spectacular Mountain View. One third of this range lies along Nepal's northern border and includes 8 of the giant Himalayan ranges. Here you also get chance to explore the hidden valleys, trails, isolated settlements of the tribal people in Nepal. The culture and tradition in people of Nepal, their diversity etc. It is quite an adventurous trip, it includes trek to: Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Manaslu, Mustang the Hidden Kingdom, Dolpo the Last Shangri-La. Nepal still has many hidden trails which are not explored yet. One third of this range lies along Nepal's northern border and includes 8 of the giants. The Himalayan ranges stretches all directions, in the east is Mount Kailash, The Indus Rive