Tripadvisor Nepal

Types of Adventures in Nepal Nepal is home to some of the highest and scariest mountain ranges on the planet, but it still manages to present relatively flat terrains in a number of treks. This allows all kinds of travelers to explore the beauty of the Himalayas, irrespective of their skill or fitness level. Trekking in Nepal is sure to be the highlight of any visit to the country, but you also have other adventures to choose from. Cultural expeditions, wildlife safaris, and mountaineering are all for the taking here. Trekking According to Altitude You have the option to choose from three types of treks while visiting in Nepal. Low Altitude Treks: The weather in Nepal follows certain patterns, but it still tends to be unpredictable. Low altitude treks not only eliminate the possibility of encountering extremities in weather but also introduce you to enriching cultural experiences in remote villages, stunning mountain views, and a fantastic atmosphere. Moderate Alti...

Do not expect: 5-star accommodation. The higher you get the more basic the accommodation will get (beds, blankets, very dim room lights and a table if you are lucky) and expect common toilets! It’s going to be zero-star accommodation  Toilets to be clean. There will be a smell  To brush your teeth as the higher you get, the water will be frozen the next morning (though at some point someone will pour hot water on it)  Good quality and tasty food  Hot showers. Even if you do get one, you probably don’t want to bother as they are not at all pleasant in cold/freezing temperatures  Clean pathways and routes throughout your journey as there will be horse and yak dung everywhere. Be prepared to step on it Things to bring or prepare for EBC Lots of wet wipes (it is difficult to shower and too cold to shower). In certain places you also need to pay for a hot shower. Wet wipes make life much easier and you need them to wipe away the dust! At least 1 t...

Tihar, a five days festival, also known as Deepawali or Diwali – but especially in Nepal. Tihar is considered as a high spirit festival among, both, Hindus and non-Hindus. In Nepal, people also worship dogs. Today is Dog worship day in Nepal.

Nepal is a traditional country with diverse customs, and there’s a high chance your visit will coincide with some kind of ancient festival. Grounded in Hindu and Buddhist culture, the colourful festivals are a good way to witness local traditions and customs. Dashain and Tihar are the major Hindu festivals of Nepal. Tihar (known also as Deepawali on the Terai) is the second largest festival after Dashain. Tihar, meaning the Festival of Lights, is a religious festival celebrated for five days, and it takes place soon after Dashain. Animals, deities and humans are all worshipped. By chance, I was travelling through Nepal during Tihar, as it coincides with the peak autumn tourist season. It was impossible to miss the spectacular festival as Nepalis decorated the streets with tinsel and celebrated with dancing and singing almost every day. A different deity is worshipped on each day of the festival. On the first day of the festival, I was in Kuttal, a village in the Kathman...

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...