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Arduous trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal proves the experience of a lifetime

Arduous trek to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal proves the experience of a lifetime TREKKING Once over the top bridge, the track became incredibly steep and narrow with rocky, uneven and muddy surfaces. To add to the danger we head vertical drop to our left that reminded us of the value of hugging the […]

Trekking checklist for Nepal

What To Bring For Trekking

What To Bring For Trekking The following equipment lists are suggested and essential for both types (camping & teahouse) treks in the Himalayan country, Nepal. Make use of this list as a guideline proposal. 1. Light T-shirts and shorts for the day. 2. Couple of walking trousers. 3. Woolen/fleece sweater and jacket. 4. Warm trousers […]

World Heritage Sites In Nepal

World Heritage Sites In Nepal The small mountain kingdom of Nepal is blessed with such astonishing and unique sites that within the area of 140,800 sq km Nepal holds a considerably high number of places recognized by UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation) as ‘World Heritage Sites’. There are altogether ten World Heritage Sites […]

National Parks and Wildlife Reserves of Nepal

National Parks and Wildlife Reserves of Nepal National Parks Thanks to Nepal’s extensive and effective parks and reserve system, the country has managed to preserve more endangered species of flora and fauna than any other country in Asia. Now, the protected areas in Nepal include 10 national parks, 3 wildlife reserves, one hunting reserve and […]

Trekking Permits and Government fees for Restricted Zone of Nepal

Trekking Permits and Government fees for Restricted Zone of Nepal Heritage Sites/ Museums / Zoo Entrance fees must be paid before touring heritage sites around Kathmandu Valley like Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bauddhanath, Swayambhunath and Changu Narayan Temple.Entrance fees must be paid before touring Lumbini Gardens, the sanctuary of the […]

Mount Everest Climbing Fees Going Cheaper

Mount Everest Climbing Fees Going Cheaper Nepal will cut climbing fees for Mount Everest to lure more mountaineers to the world’s highest peak, already overcrowded during the peak climbing season. Hundreds of foreign climbers, each paying thousands of dollars, flock to the 8,850-meter (29,035 feet) Everest summit during the main climbing season stretching from March […]

Ruby Valley Manaslu Development Project Open

Ruby Valley Manaslu Development Project Open Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and SAMARTH/Nepal Market Development Program (NMDP) have signed and exchanged Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for tourism development in Ganesh Himal (Ruby Valley) Region in Dhading and Manaslu Region in Gorkha district. TAAN President Ramesh Dhamala and Wouter Shalken, Tourism Sector Manager o SAMARTH/NMDP […]