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Annapurna base camp trek- sanctuary or abc trekking Posted 01 Feb 2012 by Kiran Khanal |
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The Annapurna Base Camp trekking route is also known as the Annapurna sanctuary trek. The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) is surrounded by ring of mountain, the Annapurna range, most of which are over 7000meters the entrance of Annapurna sanctuary is through the only one george made by the Modi Khola between Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. The sanctuary get only 7 hours sun even in summer days. The unique combination of heights and depths in the Annapurna sanctuary give rise to an extraordinary variety of ecosystem. The south facing slope of the sanctuary is covered with dense of tropical jungle of rhododendron and bamboo, in other hand, dry rain shadow area with colder climate similar to the Tibetan plateau, in the north. The sanctuary is known as the sacred land of the Gurung people, who were the only people to inhabit this area in the past. URL: http://www.broadadventure.com |
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Manakamana Treks and Expedition Posted 31 Jan 2012 by Achut Karki |
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Trekking In Nepal Nepal is a unique destination in the world for trekking and mountaineering. This is one of the best way to explore Nepal’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches is to walk through virgin tracks. Along with forest of rhododendron, isolated hamlets and small mountain villages, birds, animals, temples, monasteries and breathtaking landscapes. These treks will provide an opportunity to mix with the traditional rural life and get an insight into their livelihood and culture. Trekking is possible at any time of the year depending on where you are going. The most wonderful seasons are spring and autumn. It is nice to prefer trek at low altitudes in winter time. At rainy season, you can trek in the rains shadow areas northern of the Himalayas in Mustang, Upper Mustang and Dolpo. These places are out of reach of the rain clouds because of the rain obstructing high mountains and are unaffected by the rainy season. Manakamana Treks and Expedition organizes trekking and mountaineering in all trekking regions and climbing in all major peaks under the expert management having well trained and experienced staffs who have earned the best reputation from the land of Himalayas. We provide detailed itinerary and information on request. www.manakamanatreks.com |
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Experience Nature and Culture in Nepal Posted 30 Jan 2012 by Achut Karki |
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Experience Nature and Culture in Nepal This is one of the most interesting tours in Nepal. It offers variety of diversity culture, exhilarating river rafting and wild-life safari in Royal Chitwan National Park which is one of the famous parks in Asia. Hiking tour through a beautiful trail is making a remarkable day experienced. The artistically built Hindu Temple and shrines, Buddhist monasteries, resting places, intricate water conduits and canal systems, fabulous Palace complexes, delicately engraved stone, terracotta and metal images, meticulously carved wooden columns and Pillars are the main attraction for visitors. Nepal has prime land for the conservation of its extraordinary flora and fauna, making Nepal the most notable Asian Country to preserve and protect its migratory and indigenous birds, animals, plants and butterflies. www.manakamanaexpedition.com manakamana@expd.wlink.com.np |
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Glimpse of exotic Nepal : A comfort tour Posted 30 Jan 2012 by Achut Karki |
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14-days, a comfort journey Day 01: Prior to landing in the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, you could have some excellent view of Himalayan ranges, after customs clearance, meet with our tour coordinator and transfer to hotel. Day 02: Breakfast at hotel, then commences sightseeing tour including Pasupatinanth, a famous Temple for Hindus devotees; Boudhananth, the largest Buddhist stupa and finally visit Swyambhunanth, it is also known as Monkey Temple, then back to hotel. Day 03: Breakfast at hotel, then drives to Bhaktapur, the city examples of wood-carving, it is locally known as Bhadgaon which it was founded on Lichhavi period. The city is full of monuments and shrines including Pagodas Places, Shikhara style, beautiful courtyards and Buddhist monasteries. On the way back to Kathmandu, visit Patan, it is locally known as Lalitpur (the city art and beauty). The city was founded on 3rd century AD by King Veera Dev. Most of the monuments in this square date back to the medieval Malla period from 16th to 18th century. Mostly monuments and Pagodas style places were built in this area by King Siddhi Nar Singh Malla, Shri Niwas Malla and Yog Narendra Malla. Day 04: Breakfast at hotel, then drive to Royal Chitwan National Park and check into Resort. Lunch at Resort and then commence jungle activities. Enjoy with Tharu culture program at evening. Day 05: Full day Jungle excursion in the Park including Elephant back safari for viewing of great one horned rhinoceroses, four species dears, two types of crocodiles, sloth bears, leopards, Royal Bengal Tigers and more than 450 species of exotic birds, etc. Canoeing ride and Jungle walking are another attractive tour to observe wild animals. Day 06: Breakfast at Resort, then drive to Lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gatum Buddha. Commence sightseeing in this area including Maya Devi Temple, Puskarni Pond where Queen Mayadevi, the Buddha's Mother had given the first purify bath to the ...more... |
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Merzouga morocco camel trekking. http://www.hotel-lespyramides.com/ Posted 29 Jan 2012 by Ali karaoui |
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A visit to the Sahara Desert would be incomplete without a journey on camels capturing the artistic sites and colors of the desert. T he journey will be a most memorable if not the most memorable experience of your trip to the desert. You enter a place where all you hear are the footsteps of the camels as they move through the soft, brilliantly colored sand. It is an experience shared by few in the western world. The dunes of Erg Chebbi, near the village of Merzouga are about 50KM(30 miles) southeast of Erfoud and they boast being the highest dunes in Morocco. These dunes border Les Pyramides Hotel and make staying at the hotel an ideal place to begin your camel trekking experience. These picturesque dunes rise 50M from the desert floor running north/south of the village of Merzouga and also place you within 40KM of the Algerian border. There are Camel Trekking tour companies located right on the grounds of Les Pyramides Hotel. This means you make your reservation and stay in the hotel and there is no additional travel for you to take advantage of these lovely tours. The hotel personnel will assist you in setting up and creating the tour that works best for your time in the desert. Tours can be set up to either take you for one night riding the camels to a nomadic camp where you may sleep in a comfortable tent with mattressing or move your mattressing outside the tent and sleep under the stars. You will taste and share a traditional Berber meal and afterward enjoy drumming and songs giving you a feel of the rich Berber culture. if your schedule allows more time in the desert, then you may elect to experience a camel trek for 3-5 nights which enables you to travel further into,the desert all while experiencing nomadic life and culture, food and way of life. If you prefer less time in the desert because of travel constraints, a sunset camel trek allows you the opportunity to see and experience the ever changing sounds, colors and sites of the deser...more... |
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Mt Kinabalu Climb: The Completes Guide (Part 7 of 8) Tips for the Climb Posted 29 Jan 2012 by WK Wong |
 Many of us when signing-up for the climb do not know what do to next. This is the reason you see people carry huge luggage, start climbing at noon or late noon, wanted a 2 days climbing program including flying in and out and worse still people wearing winter clothing.Again, I emphasize "This is a mountain expedition" so be wise and carry light. Carry only necessary items. If you want to be sure, ask around those who have climb before and do not take things for granted. Yes you can hire a porter, you have mountain guide but if things happen on the mountain, who is going to suffer, you yourself. Below are some of the helpful tips for the climb. 1) Plan your training program. 2) Had enough sleep a day before the climb. 3) Use your own pace, don't follow people pace. 4) Do not wear jean. A Track Bottom is good enough. 5) Be at the Park a day ahead of your climb. It is not advisable to fly to Kota Kinabalu and climb on the same day. 6) Wear thick clothes (not winter clothing) as the temperature will be around 0-10C. 7) If you encounter Altitude Mountain Sickness (AMS), stop immediately. Once you feel better, continue slowly. If AMS come again, take one tablet of panadol or paracetamol. Once relief, you can continue but if it does not, you have to ascend down before you start to vomit or other serious symptoms like blurred vision or extreme headache. 8) Carry your own day bag with items like Camera, 1st Aid Kit, Rain Coat, Bottle Water, Jacket. You can hire a porter to carry your others like clothes for changing and personal toiletries. Normally porter will bring all the stuff up the Laban Rata faster than you. If that the case, you wouldn't able to get the things if you need them. 9) Do not pluck leaves, flowers or pick stones, rocks, etc from the mountain. Leave everything as it is. Leaves only footprints, take only photographs. 10) Do not throw rubbish everywhere. Keep the mountain clean. You can bring a plastic bag and throw the rubbish tie...more... |
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Everest base camp trek for trekking and hiking package in Khumbu valley Nepal Posted 28 Jan 2012 by Kiran Khanal |
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Top of the world, Third pole, Peak XV, Chhomolongma, Sagarmatha, and Everest are the names of the first highest peak of the world. The trek to Everest Base Camp on the Nepal side is one of the most popular trekking routes in the Himalayas and is visited by thousands of trekkers each year. This famous trek offers breathtaking mountain panorama with full of inspiration. This trip includes the panoramic view from Kalapatthar, Khumbu glacier, Tengboche monastery etc. Hike up to Kala Patthar and hiking on Khumbu glacier to reach your final goal is the most challenging part of your whole trip. The highest point of this trekking is Kalapatthar which is 5555 meters above sea level from where the stunning view of Mt. Everest is anticipating your arrival on this your most waited pretty spot. http://www.broadadventure.com |
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customs & etiquette of Nepal Posted 26 Jan 2012 by Third Eye Volunteer Nepal |
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* Take off your shoes before entering a temple or one’s home. * Ask for permission before entering a Hindu temple. * Taking photographs inside the most temples are considered illegal. Ask for permission before taking photographs of objects, and including Nepali people. * Nepali people are friendly by nature. Have a genuine interest in them. Talk to them. Be friendly as you travel.. * Public displays of affection such as kissing may be considered offensive. * Say hello or Namaskar if anyone is initiating a dialogue with you. The form of greeting in Nepal is Namaste or Namaskar. Say it to greet Nepali people. It has a lot of meaning such as hello, how are you, have a nice day, bye bye. To do Namaskar by hand, join your palms together, bring it few inches below you chin facing it upwards. * You may accept handshake offered by both sex male or female, but never offer your hand first to women. Instead you do `Namaskar’ Its considered rude for a man to touch a women even shaking a hand, specially married women. Handshakes are gentler not strong, so don’t feel the person isn’t interested, it’s just their way. * Roads are narrow and crowded so horns help drivers save lives. They signal pedestrians with each beat of the heart! So be ready to hear horn noise and accept it – don’t get upset about it * Khana Khanu Bhayo? - Nepalese may ask you in Nepali, Khana Khanu Bhayo (have you eaten) ? Its a form of greeting more than the question. So go ahead say `you ate one (Khaya)’ if you are busy, or they will have you joining their dining table if you say (Chaainaa)! * For Yes : shake your head from side to side, and for NO: nod your head up and down * It is common to see same sex walking together hand in hand or with arms around each other. It is a common friendship gesture in Nepal. Perception of friendship is realized before such terms like Gay or Lesbian. When someone talks to you and taps you while talking to you consider that the person is trying to get your attentio...more... |
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Tamang Heritage Trekking Posted 23 Jan 2012 by Himalayan Experts |
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Developed by the Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program, the "Tamang Heritage Trail" is the newly developed tourism product, off the beaten track, which highlights an ancient lifestyle combining it with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs. Langtang Tamang Heritage trail starts either from Dhunche or Syabrubesi and passes through Goljung, Gatlang, Chilime, Thuman, Timure and Briddim. This 15 day trekking tour provides varieties of experience. Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture, costumes, local Syabru dances make the exposure to this culture very unique. The ancient monasteries and houses adorned with rich wood engravings at Thuman is an unforgettable experience. Trip Itierary tamang heritage trek Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel. Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Syapru Besi (1450m) 7 hrs (B.L.D) Day 03: Syapru Besi to Gatlang (2250m) 5 hrs community lodge (B.L.D) Day 04: Gatlang to Tatopani (2240m) 6 hrs (B.L.D) Day 05: Tatopani to Thuman (2000m) 6 hrs (B.L.D) Day 06: Thuman to Briddim (2229m) 6 hrs Homestay (B.L.D) Day 07: Briddim to Lamahotel (2480m) 6 hrs (B.L.D) Day 08: Lamahotel to Langtang (3500m) 6hrs (B.L.D) Day 09: Langtang to Kyanjin Gompa (3800m) 3 hrs (B.L.D) Day 10: Kyanjin rest day and explore. Day 11: Kanjin to Lama Hotel (2480m) 6 hrs (B.L.D) Day 12: Lama Hotel to Thulosyabru (2150m) 5 hrs (B.L.D) Day 13: Thulosyabru to Dhunche (1950m) 5 hrs (B.L.D) Day 14: Dunche drive to Kathmandu 6 hrs (B.L) Day 15: Final departure to country. (B) Service Cost Includes: 1. Kathmandu Hotel Accommodation room with break fast basis 2. All Ground Transportation 3. Langtang Conservation Park entry permits fees 4. Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) fees 5. Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek 6. Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder trekking Guide & each 2 persons 1 Porter 7. All program according to i...more... |
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Is Bali Island Safe? Posted 18 Jan 2012 by Jesse McKinley |
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Just like any other tourist destination, Bali travel is fairly safe. Though there are some hassles from the typical scammers, hawkers, peddlers, & touts similar to any other tourist destination only few visitors encounter any real problems or danger. The tropical island paradise of Bali is not only known for its panoramic landscape, countless temples, cultural scenic spots, as well as its wide range of hotels, resorts, and Bali villas as it is also as the unlucky scene of one of the lethal terrorist bombings. Following the suicide and car bombing in 2002 and 2005, where more than 200 people were killed and more than 350 injured in total, with both waves of attacks targeting nightclubs and restaurants popular among foreign visitors, the island of Bali has mostly been free of terrorist activity since. However, Bali safe security is consequently tight at obvious targets, though it is of course highly improbable to protect oneself completely against terrorism. To be safe, it may be prudent to avoid high-profile western hang-outs, especially those without security measures or you can head out from the tourist enclaves of South Bali to elsewhere on the island. Aside from the threatening perils of terrorism, petty theft occurs but it is not prevalent in Bali. Problems of rabies are around. There have been several deaths arising from rabies infections as recorded in early 2011. Visitors are therefore warned to avoid contact with dogs, cats, monkeys, and other animals that carry the disease. You must seek medical attention if bitten. Illegal drugs like marijuana, ecstasy, cocaine and heroin, and tourists getting drugged are a particular problem in Bali. As Bali is increasingly enforcing Indonesia's harsh penalties against the import, export, trafficking, and possession of these drugs, the islands’ police regularly conduct raids on establishments known to be popular with tourists. In some cases, body searches as well as drug testing on urine or blood are randomly ...more... |
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