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Foreigners visiting Mt Everest region will have to pay tourism fees to the local government after Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu district decided to impose the entrance fee on foreign tourists starting next month. According to Nima Dorjee Sherpa, newly elected chairman of the Rural Municipality, the first assembly unanimously passed a decision to levy an entry fee of Rs 2,000 on each foreigner visiting Khumbu region. The decision, which will come into force from October 1, was taken to support local tourism and development activities, he said, adding that the assembly used the constitutional provision to decentralise revenue resources at local level. “The foreigners will have to pay a fee of Rs 2,000 to the rural municipality office every time they enter Khumbu region from next month,” he added. As per the new Constitution, province and local level governments can collect local taxes including tourism fees, property tax, land revenue, vehic

Nepal is known as a trekker’s paradise. Thousands of trekkers around the world make their holiday plan to trek in Nepal. Blessed with abundant natural scenery, great ecological diversity, and an ancient culture, trekking in Nepal is a wish that many all over the world would like to fulfill at least once in their lifetime. This is of course, aside from the thousands of mountain climbers who have to come to Nepal to conquer some of the high Himalayan peaks including Mount Everest (8,848 m). However, for those not so inclined, but looking for adventure nonetheless, Nepal beckons one and all to come and trek on its fantastic mountain trails and experience varied lifestyles of those who live in the hills and mountains of this small but scenic country. That said, here are the things you will need for a 10 day trek: jeans or slacks, woolen shirt, woolen sweater, woolen socks, shorts and T shirts, walking shoes, parka, poncho, gloves, hat, towel and toilet kit, sleeping bag, rucksa

Hardware For all Treks Essential Water Bottle 1 Liter min Day pack Money belt Sunglasses Wrap around Bag Liners, Stuff, and Rubbish Bags; Sewing Kit Toiletries. Bio-degradable; Tissues, plenty! The toilet paper provided isn’t suitable or easily replaced on trek Towel. Light weight or pack towel Headlamp Penknife, Swiss Army style Batteries. Long life even these have a shorter life at Altitude Disposable Lighter Personal First Aid Kit. Optional Gears Thermarest: Luxury! Camera: Crazy not to! Diary: To record a once-in –a-lifetime experience Games / Books for Evenings  Umbrella: Great sun shade and for privacy at toilet stops General: For Trekking in September, October, March, April, and May Walking Boots: Lightweight, waterproof, with plenty of toe room, well worn in Socks : 3 pairs each thick/thin to be worn in combination-boots should be big enough! Running / Tennis shoes / Sandals: For evenings and to relief the feet Waterproofs: Thi

1) The Everest or Sagarmatha Region (8,848 meters) The world’s highest mountain above the mean sea level at 8,848 meters (29,029 ft). It is located in the Himalayas in the Nepal (Sagarmatha Zone)-China (Tibet) border. One of the most popular areas for trekking in Nepal. Trek to Everest base camp is mystique derived from its soaring giant, ever panoramic peaks and the extreme adventures of legendary mountaineers. The Everest, situated in the Solu and Khumbu diversified district is justifiably renowned, not only because it encompasses Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain (8850m), but also because of its exotic Sherpa villages and monasteries, flora and fauna. The main goal of Everest Trekking is to trek to Everest Base camp at an elevation of about 5430 m. trek to Everest Base Camp  2) Kanchenjunga Region( 8598 meters) Kanchenjunga Region( 8598m)Trekking is the trek to the Base Camp of the world’s third highest mountain of the world in Nepal. The trek takes us

Trekking in Nepal is meant to walk or hike to rural heritages. Along the trails winding up, down, over and around, it takes you through serene villages brooded under the scintillating mountains. So, it is definitely a treasurable experience of a lifetime, both, of beholding the hypnotic beauty of nature and meticulously tackling the challenges in the treacherous yet tantalizing mountain regions.  Trekking is not mountaineering although some of the popular trails are used by mountaineering expeditions to get to their base camps. Most of the trails you walk on are still used predominantly by Nepali people for everyday travel and trade. So, it is common to meet Nepali porter carrying supply like groceries or lengths of corrugated roofing iron slung from a jute strap (namely) around the head or a sick relative being carried in a basket (doko) in the same manner to the nearest medical facility. Trekking is a way of seeing a country and its people ‘warts and all’. You walk through

Dear travelers, Namaste and warm Greetings from  Nepal!! My name is Pasang Dendi Sherpa. As an independent trekking guide and tour operator in Nepal, I would like to welcome everyone travelers Trekking and hiking adventures trip in Nepal. With the keen interest in the adventure tourism, I have been involved in this field at a very young age. Pursuing my career in different capacities as porter, assistant guide, I have developed myself as an independent trekking guide and leadership in various outdoor activities. Licensed and fully certified from the Government of Nepal, we plan and guide for exploration and adventure throughout Nepal. The long experience and successful career in this field have made me more dedicated and careful in my job. I work with you throughout the planning process and will consider your budget carefully. I offer choices ranging from small - Individual to large groups, from low - budget accommodations to all-inclusive camping trips that offer a