Tibet, which is experiencing a tourist boom, will open up further to the outside world and attract more visitors from aboard this summer, state-run China Daily quoted Padma Choling, chairman of the Tibet region legislature as saying.
In 2010, the central government proposed making the region a major global tourism destination, and from January to November last year, it received more than 190,000 overseas tourists, the local tourism bureau said. Continue reading
Nepali mountaineer Chhurim Sherpa has entered the record book by climbing Mt Everest twice in the same season.
According to Guinness World Records, she is the first woman to climb the world’s highest mountain twice in the same season. Continue reading
Everest view short trek is one of popular trek for those who have short time and have delusion to experience of Mt. Everest. This Everest View Trek provides a good insight of Sherpa culture and snowy peaks without struggling for high altitude. During this Everest View short trek, you will through by traditional Sherpa’s villages, Buddhist monasteries, snow-capped peaks and diverse range of wildlife and vegetation. This short trek starts Lukla, one of the busiest mountain airstrips at 2800m, which serves as the gateway for Khumbu region. Then our trail continues by walking middle hills, following the Dudh Kosi River into the Everest National. This trek offers spectacular mountain views of Mt. Ama Dablam (6812m), Mt. Nuptse (7879m), Mt. Lhotse (8416m), Island peak (6189m) and Mt. Everest (8848m) itself.
Duration: 11 days
Grade: Moderate
Best season: February-May and September-December
Walking Hours: 5-6 hours per day
Trip Type: Tea house
Maximum Elevation: 3850m
Start/finish point: Lukla/Lukla
Day 1: Greetings at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Flight from KTM to Lukla and trekking to Phakding (2652m) 4 hours
Day 3: Phakding trekking to Namche Bazzar (3440m) 5-6 hours
Day 4: Namche Bazzar trek to Tengboche (3867m) 5 hours
Day 5: Tengboche Trek to Khumjung 4-5 hours
Day 6: Khumjung trekking down to Phakding (2,652m) 5 hours
Day 7: Phakding trekking back to Lukla (2,850) 3-4 hours
Day 8: Flight from Lukla to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
Day 9: Farewell Departure for your home
Total Tour Duration: 7 days
Trek Duration: 4 days or 5 days
Trekking grade: Easy
Max altitude:2855 m
Trekking Style: Lodge to lodge
Best Seasons: All through Oct – June
Minimum group size: 1 pax
Annapurna View
Poon Hill Short Trekking Program:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Early morning flight to Pokhara and trek to Tikhedhunga
Day 03: Trek to Ghorepani 2885 m
Day 04: Early morning climb to Poon Hill (3200m.) for grand Himalayan panorama and trek to Ghandruk
Day 05: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to Pokhara .Rest in beautiful Pokhara.
Walk around the town, boating on the Phewa Lake.
Day 06: Fly back to Kathmandu early morning. Short guided tour of Kathmandu including Kathmandu Durbar square and Swoyambhunath stupa. Evening farewell Nepali dinner with traditional cultural show.
Day 07: Fly back home.
The number of tourist inflow to visit the Khopra Lake in northern belt of Myagdi district is on the rise, reports RSS.
The Lake has become priority of foreign tourists as the site is replete with panoramic beauty, natural peace and warm hospitality accorded to guests with the exhibition of indigenous Magar culture. One can reach the Lake located in an altitude of 3,500 meters from sea level via the route of Falate-Maharedanda-Khiwang-Narchyad and Paudwar under Annapurna trekking route.
The influx of tourists to the trekking route has invariably increased this year, said secretary of Annapurna-Dhaulagiri trekking route management committee, Chitra Pun.
Air services to and from Pokhara airport on Thursday have been obstructed on call of a pressure group from the city comprising representatives from various sectors as part of the campaign to pile pressure on the government to begin work on the regional international airport in Pokhara soon.
As per the previously announced plan, the Pokhara International Airport Concern Committee together with Nepal Association of Tours and Travel Agents (Kaski district chapter) forcibly closed down air services to and from the scenic lake city popular among tourists visiting the country. Continue reading
Everest Base Camp Trek is an incredible experience with an amazing view of the world’s highest mountain in Nepal Himalaya. Everest base camp trek is a great introductory trek that offers sensational mountain views and an insight into the lives of the Sherpa people. This Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the major trekking in the earth together and limitless chances to walk beyond Himalayas where Tenzing Norgay and Sir Admund Hillary programmed their spirited journey on 1953. Everest Base Camp Trek is located amidst some of the most spectacular scenery to be found on the continent and it is not for the faint-hearted. The Everest base camp trek is a great introductory lodge trek that offers sensational mountain views and an insight into the lives of the Sherpa people. Everest Base camp trek is a dream for everyone to look into the complete Himalayan Glacier. Continue reading
Domestic airlines network includes some of the most remote and spectacular airstrips in the Nepal Himalaya. Flying in the mountain of Nepal is being more popular as compared to the driving as it saves time and more comfortable. Traveling by air in Nepal is getting more popularity as the road journey, it is long and exhausting in the mountains and mid hill regions and is a must in some remote part of Nepal such as Lukla – the gate way for Everest Trekking and Jomsom in the Annapurna Region and The road journey is not as comfortable as air traveling, because the road condition of the highways and hilly part of Nepal is poor. Domestic Airlines have good serving capacity and it serve all majors cities of Nepal. You can fly to many destinations in Nepal to plan your holiday more comfortable with the majestic experience. Continue reading
Nepal the Himalayan country, has given the plentiful tourism resources. Nepal is popular for the angelic beauties, unique wonders and gifts in the world, although it is a land locked country. Natural scenery, high mountains, incomparable cultural heritage and numerous specialties have made Nepal a well known destination in the world of tourism map. Nepal is widely famous for adventure tourism activities among the visitors from around the world. Trekking in the Nepal’s mountain is more a cultural experience than a wilderness expedition. Continue reading
Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu valley known as Kantipur is the historic center and the capital of Nepal. Kathmandu Valley is biggest city of Nepal and most cosmopolitan city, a meeting place of a dozen ethnic groups, and the home town of the Newar.
Beautiful Kathmandu City
Kathmandu is known as the city of gods and goddess; it consists of many cultural heritage sites that make the city unique. Kathmandu is the place for easy day sightseeing of historic and artistic temples and monuments, and mountain views. Kathmandu is also known as city of the temple. Continue reading