Nepal open for trekking from 17 October Nepali Times September 15, 2020 As a part of its gradual opening up after a six-month Covid-19 lockdown, Nepal’s Cabinet decided to allow domestic flights, intercity buses, hotels and restaurants to reopen from Thursday. Trekking and mountaineering groups will also be allowed to take foreign clients up to the mountains from 17 October, government spokesperson and Foreign Minister Pradeep Gyawali told a briefing. The decisions were taken on Monday’s Cabinet meeting on the recommendation of the ...
Read MoreNepal is home away from home for hundreds of tourists and expats during the pandemic Sonia Awale and Marty LoganApril 19, 2020 Three weeks into the lockdown, foreign embassies in Kathmandu are still trying to fly home the last of their remaining nationals from Nepal, but there are many expatriates who refuse to be repatriated Since March 24, there have been more than 25 chartered flights flying tourists and expats back to Europe, the United States, Australia,...
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These days there are variety of climbing outfitters and guiding services available for all sorts of holidays. You may find it extremely difficult to choose who to go with. We want you to completely immerse yourself into the nature and local cultures so that you can have the most meaningful and unforgettable experience of the beautiful Himalayan regions. If you are keen to travel in an intimate settings with appropriate group size, Sherpa Holidays will be the one you’re looking for. You can rely on our impeccable services with an a...
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Highlights Drift over the top of the world on a 1-hour scenic flight above the Himalayas See the roof of Mount Everest the easy way Enjoy window seats for every passenger on small group tours Get spectacular views of the flora and fauna of the valleys and plateaus Observe Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and much more Full description Travel to the top of the world's largest mountain range the easy way on a 1-hour scenic flight over Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu. The scenic flight departs from the domestic airport in Kathmandu and takes p...
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It seems like it’s finally the Nepal’s time to shine Nepal’s name is in lights once again thanks to the travel experts at Lonely Planet, who named the country as No.1 best value destination for 2017 and No.5 on their hot list of countries to visit next year. It will be welcome news to the Nepalese people who rely on tourism to make a living, following a series of disastrous years where the country hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons: plane crashes, fatal avalanches and earthquakes. Nepal may ...
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Love the adventure? then why not go Nepal. Since many years after the legends Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first ascended to the world's highest mountain peak - Mount Everest, Nepal has been popular for adventure trekking and mountaineering among the trekkers all around the world. Apart this, Nepal is also popular for hiking, rock climbing, peak climbing, river rafting, mountain biking, paragliding, mountain flight, sky dive, jungle safari and many more. So, Nepal is a complete package for adventure lover...
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Day Tour to Mt.Everest Base Camp in Helicopter is a great way to experience Everest in just one day. We begin our helicopter tour from Kathmandu and fly towards the east to Lukla which is a beautiful Sherpa village. From here we fly over the Everest Base Camp which is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the world. Highlights 1) See the remarkable beauty of the Himalayas from a helicopter 2) Fly to the Everest Base Camp, where hikers and trekkers often rest before ascending the mountain 3) View not only the mountain but also e...
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Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent, with an area of 44,579,000 square kilometres, that is about 30% of Earth’s total land area, it houses more than 4.4 billion people. Given its size and diversity, Asia varies greatly across and within its regions with regard to ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties and government systems. #1 Pokhara, Nepal is considered as the most beautiful tourist destination in Nepal. It is less hectic than Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. April, May, October and Novemb...
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1) The physical health and fitness benefits are unimaginable. Not only will you built incredible strength and endurance from climbing mountains (consistently) but you will also find that your diet becomes better. McDonalds are not readily available in the alpine (thank goodness for that!) so you find that you will have to pack lunches and snacks. You are also going to find that unhealthy food will not fuel you properly. The work involved in hiking and climbing demands a proper diet. The altitude trains your lungs to become stronger and the s...
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Nepal has been placed at the number one spot in the list of 10 countries to visit this year by UK-based Rough Guides, one of the leading travel publishers in the world. “With varied landscapes -- from the Himalayas to jungles inhabited by tigers, elephants and rhinos -- Nepal should be your first choice for travel in 2016,” Rough Guides said, revealing its top holiday destinations for this year on its website. The travel publisher said that after a series of devastating earthquakes and aftershocks, Nepal’s tourist industry was on the rise...
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