Annapurna Base Camp Trekking With Poon Hill

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is the most popular trekking trail in Annapurna Region after Annapurna Round/Circuit Trek. Voted as the top 10 trekking trail in the asia, this trek provides the trekkers with the best close up views of eight thousanders mountain peaks along with the glimpse of ethnic culture and festivals, beautiful landscapes, lush rhododendron forests and terraced rice paddy fields.

From the altitude of 4130m (Annapurna Base Camp), trekkers will have incredible mountain views of Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and hiuchuli (6441m). Depending upon the time, budget and interest of trekkers, Annapurna Base Camp Trekking can be 7 to 11 days. We are presenting here the trail of 11 days starting from pokhara like other trekking paths in Annapurna Region.

Trip Facts:
Group size: 1-12 people
Highest Elevation: 4,130m/13,545ft (Annapurna Base Camp)
Destination: Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP)/Annapurna Region
Trekking Grade: Moderate to Difficult
Total Trekking Days: 11 days, Kathmandu to Kathmandu: 16 Days
Starting From: Kathmandu/Pokhara
Ending At: Pokhara/Kathmandu
Mountain Views: Dhaulagiri Himalayan Ranges, Fishtail, Annapurna Ranges, Manaslu and Nilgiri
Best Season to Trek: Autumn (September, October, November) and spring (March, April and May)
Transportation: Car/Van/Bus according to group size
Walking Hours: 6-7 hours per day
Meals: Breakfast in Kathmandu and Pokhara. All meals during the trek
Accommodation: 3-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara; and teahouses/Homestay/Lodge during the trek


Trekking Itinerary
Day 1: Kathmandu Arrival

Day 02: Kathmandu Valley City Guided Sightseeing Tour

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara (Drive/Flight)

Day 04: Pokhara to Hile or Tikhedhunga (1540m):
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Day 05: Tikhedhunga to Ghorepani (2775m):

Day 06: Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210m) and trek to Tadapani (2540m):

Day 07:  Tadapani to Chhomrong (2210m):

Day 08: Chhomrong to Bamboo (2300m):

Day 09: Bamboo to  Deurali  (3200m):

Day 10: Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp(ABC) (4130m).

Day 11: Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2340m)

Day 12: Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (1750m).
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Day 13: Jhinu Danda to Pokhara (1990m):

Day 14: Rest day in Pokhara or explore the Pokhara

Day 15 : Back to Kathmandu (Drive/Flight)

Day 16: Final Departure to onward destination.  

Four people including Spanish national died in landslide in Manaslu Trekking Trail

Four people in Annapurna Trekking trail died on Thursday. Six people are injured and evacuated to hospital in Kathmandu by helicopter. According to Janak Raj Pandey, Chief, Gorkha district police office, four trekkers including a spanish national died in a landslide that occurred at Dovan, Keraunja VDC-9, Gorkha district at around 8 am thursday.

According to pandey, Dorje Lama and Chhiri Sherpa, temporary residents of Gokarna, Kathmandu, and Ranjana Basnet of Okhaldhunga district died in the landslip.

The spanish, who died in landslide has been identified as Adolfo Ripa Arizala. He formed part of a group of 15 Spanish trekkers, who were accompanied by four Sherpas in the region in the Himalayan mountain range in the west-central part of Nepal.

The Spanish were part of a group which was organized by the tour operator Naturtrek, a Spanish company which specializes in trekking an adventure holidays. They had been in the region for a week and were due to return to Spain on Oct. 7.

Annapurna Panorama Trek Fixed Departure Dates - October

Annapurna Panorama Trek is the best trekking trail in Nepal Himalayas. One of the most popular short and easy trekking in Nepal, Annapurna Panorama offers the best mountain views with sunrise, awesome climate and weather, ethnic culture and festivals, pristine nature and the diverse landscapes. Situated at the lap of Annapurna Himalayas, the trek takes you to the poon Hill (3210m) which offers you the feeling that you are in heaven. You can view the mountain sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges.

If you are looking for the best trekking holidays in Annapurna Region, we recommend you with Annapurna Himalayan View Trek and here we have the fixed departure dates for this Autumn 2016 (September, October and November) and 2017.

Annapurna Panorama View Fixed Departure Dates for October 2016
Trip Started at 02-October-2016 to 13-October-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 09-October-2016 to 20-October-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 16-October-2016 to 27-October-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 23-October-2016 to 03-November-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750
Trip Started at 30-October-2016 to 10-November-2016, Trip Cost US$ 750

Top 5 Destinations of Nepal Tour

Why Nepal should be part of your travel bucket list

Nepal is a tiny Himalayan country with the rich in culture and Himalayas. Whether you are backpacker or a leisure traveler, visiting in Nepal is awesome. If you are wondering where to go, how to go and why to go trekking, this blog may help you for making a trekking tour package to Nepal.

Nepal is home to mighty Mount Everest and 8 out of 14 other eight thousanders mountain peaks in the world. Nepal offers the best adventure holidays that is suitable for any kind of travelers like Trekking, Mountain Climbing, Paragliding, Bungee Jumping, River Rafting, Jungle Safari and Mountain Flight.

Here are some reasons why Nepal should be part of your travel bucket list

Nepal offers all kinds of adventure holidays
Mighty mountains, Himalayan glaciers, National parks and mid-level hilly regions of Nepal are popular for trekking, peak climbing, expeditions and many more. Autumn and Spring season are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal. Outdoor Himalayan activities are catered from Kathmandu and Pokhara as Everest and Annapurna region treks are the most popular trekking area of Nepal.

Ancient places, temples and cultural heritage
Kathmandu is the world's cheapest city and tourism hub of the nation. Kathmandu is the city of temples, culture and festivals as there are many cultural and historical places to visit. Kathmandu Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath Stupa, Bhaktapur Durbar Square and Bouddha are the main attractions for sightseeing.

Winter Trekking in Nepal

Winter Trekking Packages

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking

Ghorepani Trekking in Winter Season

Chisapani Nagarkot Trekking

Trekking Around Kathmandu Valley



Everest View Trekking

Ghandruk Loop Trekking


Mardi Himal Trekking

Kathmandu Nagarkot Kathmandu Circuit Tour

Kathmandu Nagarkot Kathmandu Circuit Tour is a best package tour to experience the sunrise and sunset tour with the mountain views, nature and village walk around Nagarkot. This 4 nights 5 days tour package will provide you to walk around the cultural and heritage sites around Kathmandu and Bhaktapur and sunrise and sunset views over the majestic Himalayan ranges in Nagarkot. You can take a private car or hire a taxi or travel in a bus from Kathmandu to Nagarkot. In our package tour, we will provide you a private car from Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu Airport, transfer to hotel
Day 02: Kathmandu Sightseeing around Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Stupa.
Day 03: Bhaktapur Sightseeing and drive to Nagarkot. You will have opportunity to view sunrise if weather is good. Overnight stay in Nagarkot.
Day 04: Morning sunrise view and after breakfast, drive to Kathmandu.
Day 05: Final Departure to onward destination.

Kathmandu Nagarkot Trekking Tour

Kathmandu Sundarijal Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking

Teej 2076 - Festivals of Nepalese Woman

Teej is the biggest festival of Hindu women that falls on the third day of the first fortnight of the month of Bhadra. It is the three day festival celebrated by women in the honor of Lord Shiva and Parvati. This festival falls on Monsoon season in August.

Hindu women (either married or unmarried) celebrate this festival in three phases; first day feast day (Dar Khane Din), second day fasting day and third day rishi panchami puja. During festival celebration, married women go their maternal house and have a delicious food called Dar till the midnight, sing, dance, keep fasting praying the long life of their husband without having a drop of water. Unmarried women also keep fasting as they will be blessed by a good husband in future.

Crazy about Nepal, trek to Gosainkunda this monsoon - Janai Purnima Full Moon Day Festival

If you are planning for trekking holidays in Nepal, might be wondered about which season/time is the best for hiking. Trekking in Nepal can be done throughout the year but there are some months which are best for hiking and walking through the himalayan trail. Autumn Season (September, October, November) and Spring Season (March, April and May) are the best seasons for trekking in Nepal as these months are peak trekking time and offer the best mountain views with clear clear and blossom of colorful flowers over the hillside.

While others go for trekking during peak trekking season, be crazy and go for trek during the monsoon season. As a whole monsoon trekking isn't worst, there are some facts which you will not experience in other season. The colorful festivals, the green lush vegetation, unique agricultural cultivation/green rice paddy fields, blooming flowers are the some goldenline facts that monsoon season offer for you. Trekking to rain-shadow areas  and trekking trails like Upper Mustang Trekking, Upper Dolpo Trek, Humla Limi Valley Trek, Tilicho Lake Trek, Langtang Valley Trek, Nar Phu Valley Trek, Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek are the best hiking trails during monsoon but here we are discussing about Gosaikunda Lake Trek which is considered to be best during the monsoon season as there is a festival called Janai Purnima (The festival of sacred Thread).

Photo: Social Tours

Leeches and rain, what monsoon season has its drawback but if you have decided to go Gosainkunda these are not the major things to consider. But you know Janai purnima festival falls on August and the full moon day, the Hindu pilgrims gatter in Gosaikunda, take a dip bath and change their sacred thread and Brahman priests tie colorful sacred threads around the wrists of the faithful.

Gosaikunda, Rasuwa
Located at an altitude of 4380m from the sea level in Rasuwa District, Gosaikunda is a sacred holy lake in Nepal. With a surface area of 13.8 ha, the gosaikunda lakes is 1030 ha with associated lakes and it has been listed as a Ramsar site on 29 September 2007.This is a important religious site as it is the abode of Hindu deities shiva and gauri.

Gosaikunda Monsoon Trekking - August 18
Thursday August 18th 2016 is the special day for all hindus who celebrate the great festival Janai Purnima and want to visit Gosainkunda Lake. The festival in india is called as Rakshya Bandhan while in Nepal it is celebrated as Janai Purnima and foreigner called as festival of sacred threads of the full moon.

Trekking Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu.
Day 02: Sightseeing day in Kathmandu.
Day 03: Drive to Dhunche [1,950m] [7-8 hrs Drive]
Day 04: Dhunche to Sing Gompa [3,254m] [4-5 hrs walk]
Day 05: Sing Gompa to Gosaikunda [4,336m] [5-6 hrs walk]
Day 06: Explore day in Gosaikunda
Day 07: Gosaikunda to Dhunche [5-6 hrs walk]
Day 08:  Dhunche-Kathmandu [6-7 hrs walk]
Day 09: Free for personal activities or guided tour on request
Day 10: Final Departure

Price includes
     •   All transportation and Arrival, Departure transfers as per the Itinerary.
     •   Standard Accommodation in the cities and tea houses in the trek.
     •   Full day guided tour of Kathmandu including private vehicle, Entry permits, and well experienced city guide.
     •   All meals included during trek (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Tea/Coffee)
     •   Guide, porters and other support staff as per your requirement and out agreed price.
     •   National Park Fees
     •   Trekker’s information management system (TIMS) card fee.
     •   General First-Aid Kids for all.
     •   All taxes and fees required for the program.

Price does not include
     •   Meals in the cities.
     •   Personal expenses (Laundry, bar bills, water etc)
     •   Travel Insurance (Essential).
     •   Personal trekking gears not mentioned in the contract.
     •   Tips for staffs.
     • Personal first aid Kid

Nepal Tourism Board is to organize Photo Exhibition

Picture: Nepal Tourism Board website: welcomenepal.com

Nepal Tourism Board is going to organize photo exhibition named #photoNepal at Tourist Service Center in it's own premises for a quick glimpse of Nepali life and land through contemporary and archive photography by national and international photographers. The exhibition starts the first Friday of an English calendar month for 3 days. 5th, 6th and 7th are the first weekend dates for month August. The photography exhibition theme will be monsoon. The August session exhibition theme is monsoon by contemporary Nepali photographers and supported by PJ Club of Nepal. The aim of the exhibition is to promote Nepal Tourism and destinations through photography.

Gai Jatra Festival 2077

Gai Jatra in Nepal

Why You Should Visit Nepal in Monsoon

If you are planning for holiday tour to Nepal and ask for the information to the trekking agencies in Nepal then they may not prefer visiting Nepal during Monsoon season as this time is not the favorable for trekking to Himalayas. But there are some positive facts about the monsoon season, which other season doesn't let you.

Nagarkot - The Best Travel Destination to Experience the Nature

Trek Nepal This Autumn

Are to planning to go somewhere in this Autumn? Are you planning to enjoy your vacation with purpose? Your trip can be a drop of nectar to revive a country. Make plan to visit Nepal. Visit Nepal to revive Nepal.

Nepal, the land of Himalayas, birthplace of Lord Buddha and the country of beautiful landscapes is one of the most popular travel destination around the world. The amazing scenery, beautiful landscapes, pristine mountains and the diverse culture and traditions are the reasons why more than 800,000 people around the world visit to this tiny Himalayan country every year for holidays.

But within few years, the tourism of Nepal suffered much, sometime with the blizzard, sometime with the avalanche, sometime with the Earthquake and sometime with the economic blockade but Now, we are ready to welcome you then what you are thinking for? Let's visit Nepal, help Nepal.

Upcoming season, Autumn 2016 is the right time for you to make trekking or climbing holidays to the Himalayas or if you want to make tour packages, it's ok. Right now, the monsoon season is knocking the door and still there is possibility of trekking to rain shadow areas like Upper Mustang, Upper Dolpo and Annapurna Circuit. The trekking packages, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Kathmandu Valley Hiking, Everset Panorama/view trek and langtang valley treks are evergreen and can be done throughout the year. If you are non-trekker, no worries, Nepal has beautiful places for you to visit like Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Around Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara city, Chitwan National Park and Lumbini, these are major cities for cultural, historical and natural places for sightseeing, hiking and adventure jungle safari. But we do have other places too, which offers the best holidays for experiencing the rural lifestyle and culture.

The post-monsoon, Autumn season starts right from the mid of September and bookings are opened for tourists. If you are planning for autumn season trekking, peak climbing and expeditions, consult with the travel and trekking agencies of Kathmandu and Pokhara to manages for the air ticket, hotel accommodation booking and travel and trekking packages.

Nepal Travel During Monsoon Season

Planning for traveling to Nepal in Monsoon? or wondered is it possible for trekking in Nepal during Monsoon months? Here are some facts why you should travel Nepal in Monsoon season.

Monsoon Season in Nepal is characterized by regular monsoon, hot temperature in low altitude but in high altitude, temperature might be moderate at night and humidity. During monsoon season, the tourism of Nepal considered to be off-season with the less trekkers on the popular trekking trails. But there are some positive points which other seasons will not posses.

Most of the tourist destinations of Nepal are quiet and you can travel in your budget with the less price as compared to other season. The monsoon season enhanced greenery everywhere which gives travelers a kind of satisfying feeling who love nature. Fresh air, walking through the paddy fields and viewing the snow capped mountains are the unique experience which you will not be experiencing in other seasons.

There are some rain shadow areas which lets tourist for the best time to trek during the monsoon months. Apart from trekking, you can do cultural sightseeing tours, village tour, volunteering, take part in agro-tourism activities, jungle safari and yoga during monsoon.

Some of the best holiday trips during monsoon are Jomsom Muktinath Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek, Humla Limi Valley Trek, Upper Mustang Trek, Rara Lake Trek, Kathmandu Day Hiking, Biking Holidays in Annapurna region, Yoga trek in Annapurna Region, Chitwan National Park Jungle safari, Farming Volunteering, UNESCO World Heritage Sites sightseeing and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Simikot or via Helicopter.

Autumn 2016 Trekking Trips

With the fall of monsoon trekking season, now it's time to make booking for trekking packages in Autumn Season 2016 that get started from mid of the september and ends at early December. You know Nepal tourism suffered a lot from massive Earthquake in April and May 2015 and this the time to make your holidays to Nepal Himalayas. Almost all the popular trekking trails in Nepal has been declared as safe and booking for the packages are opened so if you are planning for trekking holidays this year, then visit Nepal in Autumn. This is the best time for mountain view and the most important part of trekking will be your help in rebuilding the nation after the Earthquake.

For the Nepal Autumn 2016 trekking holidays, Everest region, Annapurna region, Langtang region, manaslu region, mustang region and dolpo regions are the best for if you love to do trekking to remote areas, other regions are also best.

Autumn 2016 Trekking Trips

Everest Region Treks

Everest Base Camp Trekking
Jiri EBC Trekking
Gokyo EBC Trekking
Everest Panorama Trekking

Annapurna Region Treks

Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Circuit Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trekking
Jomsom Muktinath Trekking
Upper Mustang Trekking

Langtang Region Trek

Langtang Valley Trek
Langtang Gosaikunda Lake Trek
Langtang helambu Trek
Tamang Heritage Trek

Remote Area Trekking

Manaslu Circuit Trek
Makalu Base Camp Trek
Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek
Upper Dolpo Trek

Nepal Grows Chinese Tourism Market

Nepal held a tourism promotion event in China this week with the goal of growing its market of Chinese visitors.

Approximately 80 Nepalese hotels went to Beijing to promote the tourism business in China. In 2014, more than 120,000 Chinese traveled to Nepal, which accounts for about 15.7 percent of inbound tourism in the country, but tourism officials would like to see that number grow.

The number of Chinese tourists in Nepal has been steadily increasing in the past few years, but compared to other destinations, Nepal sees relatively few Chinese tourists, Amar Man Shakya, the 1st vice president of the Hotel Association of Nepal, said.

As a result, there is huge room for attracting more Chinese tourists, he added.

The country is also promoting its safety after the 2015 8.1 magnitude earthquake that took a toll on Nepal’s tourism industry.

In order to encourage tourism, Nepal also announced a gratis tourist visa, allowing Chinese tourists to avoid visa fees when traveling to the country.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek 2020

Ghorepani Poon Hill is the ideal trek for those who want to explore the Nepal Mountains, ethnic villages, mountain festivals and culture and scenic beautiful panorama of nature. Poon Hill situated at the altitude of 3210m high from sea level is the best place for viewing the sunrise over the majestic Himalayan Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. This trek is best for family with children, honeymoon couples, student groups, friends, company staffs, old age people and youths. This trek can be done throughout the year but the best season for hiking to Poon Hill is Autumn (September, October and November) and Spring season (March, April and May).

2 Night 3 Days Trekking Ghorepani poonhill trek same way return
Day 1 : Drive to Nayapool and Trek to Ulleri 
Day 2 : Trek to Ghorepani 
Day 3 : Early morning Hike up to Poon hill and back to Hotel after B/ F trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara.

2 Night 3 Days Trekking Ghorepani poonhill trek Make a  Ghandruk circuit
Day 1:   Drive to Nayapool and Trek to Ghandruck 
Day 2:   Trek to Ghorepani 
Day 3:   Early morning Hike up to Poon hill and back to Hotel after B/ F trek to Nayapool and drive to Pokhara 
 

3 Night 4 Days Ghorepani Poonhill  Trekking
Day 1 : Drive to Nayapul and Trek to Ghandruk 
Day 2 : Trek to Ghorepani 
Day 3 : Early morning Hike up to Poon hill and back to Hotel after B/ F trek to Ghandruk 
Day 4 : Trek to Nayapul and Drive to Pokhara

5 days poon hill trek
01 Day: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel.
02 Day: Drive to Tikhedhunga (1,540m)
03 Day: Trek to Ghorepani (2,835m)
04 Day: Excursion to Poon Hill (3,200m) and trek back to Tikhedhunga and drive back to Kathmandu.
05 Day: Transfer to international airport and departure for selected destination.

7 days poon hill trek

01 Day: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
02 Day: Kathmandu to Pokhara (8,60m) by tourist bus and overnight at hotel
03 Day: Drive to Nayapul and commence trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m)
04 Day: Trek to Ghorepani (2,835m)
05 Day: Excursion to Poon Hill (3,200m) and trek to ghandruk.
06 Day: Trek to new bridge and Drive back to Kathmandu.
7 Day: Transfer to international airport and departure for selected destination

10 days poon hill trek

01 Day: Arrival in Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
02 Day: Kathmandu free day for necessary trek preparation
03 Day: Kathmandu to Pokhara (8,60m) by tourist bus and overnight at hotel
04 Day: Drive to Nayapul and commence trek to Tikhedhunga (1,540m)
05 Day: Trek to Ghorepani (2,835m)
06 Day: Excursion to Poon Hill (3,200m) and trek to Tadapani (2,590m)
07 Day: Trek to Landruk (1,650m)
08 Day: Trek to Phedi (1,130m) and drive back to Pokhara
09 Day: Drive back to Kathmandu. Farewell dinner
10 Day: Transfer to international airport and departure for selected destination

Monsoon Season Trekking in Nepal

Monsoon/Summer season is considered as off-season for trekking in Nepal. However, trekking and hiking is even possible during the monsoon months of June, July and August. Nepal offers a wide range of trekking options. Due to the geographical diversity, trekking in Nepal can be differentiated according to the altitude and trekking time.

If you are planning for trekking in Nepal and have no time for other season, then you can still do trekking to rain-shadow areas of Nepal where there is less possibility of rainfall. Upper Mustang and Upper Dolpo are two trekking areas best for trekking and hiking during the monsoon months.

Upper Mustang

The desert land, Upper Mustang is the most adventure trekking due to windswept landscapes, colorful barren hills and the caves carved in vertical cliffs. Tiji festival is the unique cultural activity in Mustang.

Upper Dolpo

Crystal mountain, snow leopards, sacred monasteries and the isolated area, upper dolpo trek is the lifetime experience.

Janai Purnima 2077/2020 - The Festival of Sacred Thread

Mountain Biking Holidays in Nepal

11 Days Nepal Trekking Tour

Enjoy the multi-day trekking tour visiting the vibrant kathmandu city,  Poon Hill Himalayan trekking trail and Chitwan National Park with the great blend of culture, Himalayas and nature. On this 11 days Nepal Trekking Tour package, you will be exploring the kathmandu cultural and heritage sites, hike through the river banks, mountain village, jungles and valley and sub-tropical jungle of terai.

Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Kathmandu Cultural and heritage sites sightseeing including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath and Boudhanath temples.
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara, overnight stay at hotel.
Day 04: Trek to Tikhedunga via Nayapul. Overnight stay at Guest house.
Day 05: Trek to Ghorepani through Ulleri. Overnight stay at Guest house.
Day 06: Hike to Poonhill, witness sunrise view over Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, trek to Ghandruk. Overnight stay at Guest house.
Day 07: Trek to Nayapul and drive back to pokhara. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 08: Drive to Chitwan National Park, Tharu Village walk, sunset view over the National park from bank of Rapti River. Overnight stay at Resort.
Day 09: Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park (Canoe ride, elephant safari, bird watching). Evening Tharu Cultural dance. Overnight stay at Resort.
Day 10: Drive back to Kathmandu. Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 11: After breakfast, transferred to airport for final departure.

What's included

Airport/hotel/pick up and drop-off
10 nights accommodation
Local guide
Annapurna conservation area permits fee and tims card for trekking
Jungle safari activities in chitwan national park
All our government taxes, vat and service charges
Meals as per itinerary (b=breakfast, l=lunch, d=dinner)

What isn't included

Entrance fee in all monuments during tour
Emergency rescue and evacuation cost or any types of travel insurance
Nepal entry visa fee which can be issued on your arrival at tribhuwan international airport
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities (recommended)

Romanian trekker found dead near Ghandruk

Adina Monica Popescu in Annapurna Conservation Area

A Romanian national, Adina Monica Popescu, who had gone missing while trekking at the Annapurna Conservation Area, has been found dead in Shine of Ghandruk VDC-1 in Kaski district, on Sunday evening.

Body of Popescu Adina Monica (26) was discovered on the bank of Shivay River around 6 pm, informed DSP Gaju Sidhhi Bajracharya of the Kaski District Police Office.

The police had launched a search operation after Popescu went missing more than a week ago.

She was found dead at confluence of So Ooi and Modi rivers on Sunday night, Annapurna Conservation Area Project's Area Conservation Office-Dhandruk Chief, Bidur Bikram Kuinkel said. According to the police, her dead body was found 500 meters downstream from the river. She was swept away by a monsoon-swollen river as she was trying to cross in the western district of kaski at an altitude of nearly 2,000m.

She was last seen heading towards Syaauli Bazaar from Chumrung on July 16. The police have launched an investigation into the mysterious death of the tourist.

Her Body has been taken to the tourist town of pokhara for a post mortem, said Bajracharya.

Her missing status was informed to the authorities a week later by her family who lives in Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

As per the reports, she was trekking alone in the circuit without trekking guide.

Monica was arrived in Nepal on July 11, had entered the Annapurna region alone after buying trekking permit from Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) on july 12. She was missing since july 16. She had the flight back to Romania via Doha on 18th of July but the Flight company confirmed that she didn't went on that flight.

Annapurna region trek is popular for trekking and hiking with around 80,000 trekkers visiting every year. After the blizzard across the Annapurna Circuit in October 2014 and massive earthquake in April 2015, Nepal Tourism industry has suffered much. But in these days, the tourism is back and trekking agencies hopes for the Autumn season 2016.

Annapurna Circuit is the world's most popular trekking trail and is safe to trek after the devastating Earthquake in April and May 2015.

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Nepal 2016 Trekking Highlights

This video is the trekking highlights of Himalaya (April 2016).
Video by: PictureWorldNL
Music: Samsara Movie

Top 5 Treks in Nepal Himalaya

Nepal has the most beautiful and rewarding treks in the Himalayas. Nepal is famous for adventure walking holidays that offers the world's best trekking trails. Well recognized by world tourism and recommended by Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor, Forbes magazine and many other travel magazines and sites, Nepal has gained global popularity of trekking to Himalayas.

But you will be wondering which region or area and which treks are the best to hike. If you have like this kind of questions, here we are tying to make you easy finding the best trekking trails in Nepal. The best treks list has been listed out on the basis of trekking difficulty, number of walking days, trekking budget, altitude and popularity.

Find out the best trekking trail that you are looking for:

Everest Base Camp

This is the most popular trekking trail in Nepal frequently demanded by trekkers. Everest Base Camp Trek can be done all the time in a year but during September to November and March to May are the best months for hiking to foothills of Mount Everest.

Annapurna Circuit

Most of the trekkers who are trekking to Himalayas prefer for Annapurna Circuit after the Everest Base Camp. Reaching a height of 5300m, circumnavigating the incredible mountains and glaciers of the Annapurna Conservation Area, Around Annapurna trek is the world's most famous hiking trail for exploring the rich cultural and natural diversity of Nepal Himalayas. The trek offer the excellent views of Mount Annapurna along with Mt. Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Langtang.

Manaslu Circuit

Hiking around the world's 8th highest mountain peak Mt. Manaslu, this is the wilderness trekking trails reaching the highest place at Larkya La Pass which offer the best views of mountains, cultural heritage, buddhist monasteries and beautiful panorama of Himalayan region. This is the restricted region trek which requires a special permit, trekkers guide and trekking agency.

Kanchenjunga Trek

Kanchenjunga trek is the 20 days long trekking trail providing you the opportunity to explore the world's 3rd highest mountain, Mt. Kanchenjunga (8586m), rural and pristine virgin nature and ethnic Himalayan villages. It is the remote trekking trail or off the beaten track trail which does not have guest houses and lodges means you should stay in tent/camp.

Annapurna Base Camp

Beginning from Pokhara, this trek takes you to the foothills of Mt. Annapurna through the beautiful landscapes, villages, banks of river, jungle and picturesque valleys. This trek is the perfect blend of mountain natural and cultural diversity.

Festivals in Nepal in August 2016

Nepal is the land of Himalayas, about 80-85% of the total tourist visiting Nepal go for trekking but do you know Nepal is not only famous for mountains but also for the culture, tradition and festivals. In Nepal, every day is like the festival as Nepal is the Multi-ethnic, Multi-lingual, Multi-cultural country so every day has it's own significance in culture of Nepal.

Here is the list of festivals that are celebrated in August in Nepal.

Naag Panchami - 7th August

Janai Purnima - 18th August

Gai Jatra - 19th August

Krishna Asthami - 25th August

Yoga Tour and Trekking in Nepal Himalayas

Nepal is not only the destination for trekking, mountaineering, peak climbing, rafting, paragliding and tours but it has also gained popularity in Yoga and Meditations trekking tour. There are many travel and trekking agencies in Kathmandu and Pokhara which operate Yoga trips in the Nepal Himalaya.

Nepal has been recognized as the best destinations for variety of holiday activities in the world and among them yoga tour and trekking in Himalayas is one which offers you with the yoga and meditation practises. Yoga and meditation has been popular after the trekking holidays to make your mind peace and stretching your tired body.

Some Nepal's Popular Yoga Tour and Trekking Packages
Jomsom Muktinath Yoga Trek
Poon Hill Yoga Trek
Annapurna Base Camp Yoga Trek
Annapurna Circuit Yoga Trek
Panchase Yoga Trek
Everest Base Camp Yoga Trek
Helambu Yoga Trek
Langtang Yoga Trek
Sunrise Yoga Tour
One Day Yoga Tour

A romanian tourist missing from Annapurna Trekking Region

A romanian tourist, Popescu Adina Monica, 26 years old is missing in Annapurna Trekking Region. She had the flight back to Romania via Doha on 18th of July but the Flight company confirmed that she didn't went on that flight.

Why Trekking in Nepal Himalayas

Nepal has some of the top trekking in the world. Trekking in Nepal is the most popular adventure walking holidays to the Himalayas. Whether you trek around the Kathmandu valley or reach the footsteps of Mount Everest, your journey become awesome and lifetime memorable. Most of the trekking trails in Nepal are only reachable on foot, so trekking in Nepal is the only the way to explore the snow-capped mountain views, beautiful sunrise and sunset, traditional culture of different ethnic groups, beautiful landscapes and the wildlife.

Trekking in Nepal, best way to explore the Himalayas

Nepal has been popular as one of the best trekking destination in the world and the people from all over the world visit Nepal Himalayas for trekking holidays. Trekking in Nepal is the popular activity in Nepal walking to Himalayas for 6-7 through the rugged Himalayan trail, wild jungles, valley, colorful ethnic villages, banks of rivers and paddy fields. Through the trekking, explore the beauty of the Himalayas once in your lifetime, create a adventure journey of lifetime!

Nepal the beautiful landlocked Himalayan country is itself a heaven for trekkers as being home to the eight of the top 14 highest mountain peaks in the world, including Mount Everest. There are many beautiful landscapes in Nepal that are still virgin. Most of the places are only reachable on foot.

There is a huge variety of trekking options, where to go and how to do trekking. The major cities, Kathmandu and Pokhara are the trekking hub and trekking agencies can organise the trekking packages on your demand with the guides and porters.

Annapurna Region, Everest Region, Langtang Region and Manaslu Region are some popular trekking areas that tourist visit mostly. Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna base Camp Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Upper Dolpo Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, langtang Valley trek and Ghorepani Poon hill trek are some top trekking trails in Nepal. Every year thousands of hundreds people visit Nepal for trekking. Besides the popular trekking, Nepal also offers numerous off the beaten track trips like Upper Mustang Trek, Kanchenjunga Trek, makalu Trek, Tsum valley Trek, Humla Limi Valley Trek and many more.

Any age group can join trekking in Nepal, either you are a youth, a family with small kids, a couple or old age, Nepal has numerous trekking option for you. Nepal also offers the budget and luxury trekking according to the interest of trekkers.

Naag Panchami Festival 2077/2020

Nag panchami is the festival of snakes celebrated in Nepal and India by Hindus. This festival falls on the Monsoon season when the snakes are active.

The festival has a long ancient history where snakes are worshiped not to harm human beings.

Remote Area Trekking in Nepal

For those wishing to trek on the off the beaten track, the wilderness trek or restricted trekking trails, the remote Himalayan villages of Nepal offer you special trekking experiences other than the regular Everest, Annapurna, Langtang region treks. There are many trekking areas that need a special permit to do. These trekking trails are less crowded and less travelled by the tourist which are culturally intact, naturally enchanting and adventurously demanding. You must travel with a liaison officer and pay for a special permit. There should be minimum two tourist in a group along with staff. Trekking independently is restricted in the area, means you need to trek through a Trekking Agency with a guide.

Some Popular Off the beaten tracks in Nepal are:

Upper Mustang Trek
Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek
Lower Dolpo Trek
Upper Dolpo and Shey Gompa Trek
Kanchenjunga Circuit Trek
Makalu Base Camp Trek
Tsum Valley Trek