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Top 10 facts about Lumbini: Birthplace of Lord Buddha

Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located in the Rupandehi district of Nepal. Queen Mahamayadevi on the way from her home in Kapilvastu to her parents home gave birth to the Lord Buddha after she suddenly went into labour at a beautiful garden, which is now known to the world as Lumbini. Top 10 facts about Lumbini 1. Lumbini during

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Top 10 Tips for Mera Peak Climb

Planning on climbing the Mera Peak? Read our top 10 tips for Mera Peak which will give you an idea on what to expect and how to prepare. With over 30 years of experience in trekking and climbing in the Himalayas, we are here to help you prepare for the Mera peak climbing.  Mera Peak Climb, the highest and most popular trekking peak in Nepal

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Everest Base Camp Trek Guide and Information

Planning to do an Everest base camp trek and yet have no idea about where to start? This Everest Base Camp Trek Guide and Information will help you in not only planning your trek to the Everest region but also in knowing the region you are going to tread and in knowing what you should expect on the trek. Everest Base Camp trek is a

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10 Adventurous things you can do in Nepal

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So, throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” – Mark Twain Nepal as known to many as the land of the Himalayas or Everest is also a home for different adventurous

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Top 6 Reasons to Visit Upper Mustang

Trekking to Mustang is an uncommon benefit. Today, it has turned out to be one of the most visited vacationer districts in Nepal. Read below to find out the reasons to visit Upper Mustang for your next adventure holiday in Nepal. Upper Mustang is not just a barren land with ancient history and cultures but it is home to the blessed sanctuary of Muktinath which

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Best boots for nepal peak climbing

Best Boots for Nepal Peak Climbing

Which are the best boots for peak climbing in Nepal? A question which struck every climber before heading to Nepal. While there are many boots out in the market for high altitude, it’s important to find out if the boot you are planning to buy will serve you well and keep your feet warm for your intended trip. Check out our recommended boots for peak

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Nepal Tourist Visa Fees (Updated July 2019)

The Nepal government has chosen to raise the visa fees for foreigners visiting Nepal. The decision of the government to raise the visa fees for tourists will become effective from July 17, according to the Department of Immigration (DoI). According to the new amendments on the Visa fees, foreigners visiting Nepal on a 15-day multiple entries tourist visa will now have to pay $30, up

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Best Hiking Boots for trekking in Nepal

Which are the best hiking boots for trekking in Nepal? What are the things I should consider before buying a hiking boot? We hear these questions a lot and we are here to help you decipher which hiking boot is best for trekking in Nepal.  Ever been in this situation? Not realizing that you chose the wrong shoes until it was too late to change

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Everest Base Camp Short Trek – Why It’s Trending?

Essentially, on the grounds that it is a trek to the base camp of the most astounding crest on the planet. While just an exceptionally little portion of individuals makes it to the pinnacle itself, achieving the base camp of Everest is on the basin rundown of an incredible number of mountain climbers and trekkers alike. With trekking society picking up energy like never before,

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Upper Mustang Trek – Everything You Should Know

Situated in the western district of Nepal, Upper Mustang Trek has more than what meets the eye. This excellent spot has its very own history throughout the hundreds of years with regards to Asian history. The spot has been an arranging ground where shared advantages were stood up noisy by the rulers of Tibet and Nepal, therefore, bears a noteworthy job in playing its strategic

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5 Best Tea House Trekking in Nepal

With the expanding inflow of voyagers for treks, the major trekking courses have cabins specked over their trekking trails of Nepal. These hotels on the trekking trails of Nepal are otherwise called tea houses. These tea houses have made trekking for tenderfoots and propelled trekkers a straightforwardness during their stay in the trail. Tea houses are accessible all through the trail in major trekking areas

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6 essential items for trekking in Nepal

Many individuals pay attention to trekking way as well. While trekking is gutsy, fun, energizing and will stretch your body to as far as possible, you need not pay attention to it as well. Pariahs and outsiders frequently invest a lot of energy getting ready for their trek in Nepal. Sightseers will, in general, bring notwithstanding climbing apparatuses, bodysuit and a lot of different kinds

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Five best Himalayan view Treks

Nepal, despite its tiny size, is home to one-third of the 2400km stretch of the Himalayans. Including Everest, Nepal boasts of 8 eight-thousanders – amongst the world’s 14 peaks above the elevation of 8,000m. While the total number of peaks in Nepal is a subject of confusion, it boasts dozens of peaks above 7,000m and 6,000m and innumerable smaller peaks. The trails here alone go

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Everything you need to know about Everest Heli Tour

Flying to the base camp of the highest peak on the earth and landing at its very heart was a distant dream for travellers up until a decade ago. Today, it can be planned within a few days and completed in a couple of hours. While trekking is still the best way to explore the Everest region, flying in a helicopter is a close second.

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Five best autumn treks in Nepal

Planning on where to go for trekking in Nepal this autumn/fall? Read below to find out the five best autumn treks in Nepal. Autumn, the season between summer and winter, is the peak season for trekking and alpine adventures in Nepal. Although the days are relatively shorter, the weather is just perfect in the Nepalese Himalayan. Everything in sight turns a bright orange colour, lifting

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